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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, November 1, 1995 - 13 ) ls There a Youth Problem in Clarington? Is there a youth issue in Clarington? What are the frustrations of young people growing up in Clarington? What concerns do adults have about youths in Clarington? What would make this town a better place for youth? What spe- cific issues need to be addressed? These are just some of the questions that the Ad Hoc Committee to Assist Youth will be addressing in a report to Clarington Town Council. The Committee, formed ear- lier this year. has been given a mandate to discover what, if any, are the real issues concerning youth in Clarington. The Committee needs the public's support if they are going to be able to identify what the issues are. Both adults and youth are asked to phone in the Committee's Opinion Line on Youth Issues at 697-3132. They hope to be able to draw from all over Clarington what peo- ple feel are the most press- ing concerns regarding youth of today. The Committee is made up of adults from across Clarington. There is also a 15 member sub-committee made up of students. The sub-committee has proved invaluable in helping to pin- point problems, but in itself it is not enough. The youth problem will not be solved by these people by them- selves. Most of the problems lie with youth that would not be volunteering for commit- tees and the like. Somehow they must be reached. That is what the opinion line is for. The Committee has also been in contact with similar sized comnunities across Canada for input. The response that they are get- ting from across the coun- try, from communities that are dealing with a youth problem to ones that have already incorporated pro- grams to assist youth bas been astounding. They hope to be able to develop a vari- ety of programs from the input that they are receiv- ing. You can call the Opinion Line and leave an anony- mous call, or you can call to find out how to write a letter or set up a meeting with a Committee volunteer. If anyone has any opinions on, youth issues you would like to share, cail the Opinion Line at 697-3132. Marie Nelson Certified Nutritioflst 983-8278 Nutrition Counselling & Lfestyle Balancing "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Those "old wives" certainly had a suc- cessful way of advertising, apples are the second most purchased fruit in North America. Were the "old wives" correct in promoting apples as a healthy food? At first giance it appears that the apple may be over- rated. Apples contain a vari- ety of vitamins and miner- als, but none of them are in significant enough amounts to justify the attention apples get. The secret of the apple is in the fibre. Apples, like citrus fruits, are rich in pectin. Pectin is a soluble fibre that binds with bile and this helps promote the removal of cholesterol from the body. The impact of pectin on fat digestion and absorption has positive ben- efits for those witb higb cholester-ol, high biood pres- sure and blood sugar prob- lems. Apples are also a good source of insoluble fibres which help keep the intestines healthy by provid- ing bulk and encouraging the quick removal of waste. Nature puts its focus on what is in the fruit, and is very accepting of surface imperfections. We need to adopt the same approach as we choose our apples. Consumers need to support farmers who choose to avoid "chemical apple perfectors". It is normal for apples to have some scarring and be a little misshapen. These flaws do not affect the taste or the nutritional value of the fruit. On the other hand, avoid apples that are soft, bruised, wrinkled or missing stems. These flaws cause the apple to rot quick- er and are associated with problems in the pickling, handling or storing of the fruit. After purchasing a bag of apples, sort it, and keep the bruised fruit separate to prevent it from spoiling the others. Apples are routinely waxed in order to slow mois- ture loss. The wax may be combined with fungicides, bactericides, ripening inhibitors and colouring agents. If waxing is used, the product is supposed to be labelled, but this is rarely done. Obviously, none of these products are health- promoting. If you suspect the apple has been waxed, your best defense is to peel it; washing is not good enough. Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Should we ever believe anything Mike Harris says? Last week, he told mem- bers of the Legislature how tough it was for him to eat bologna and beans in his younger days. Then we heard his father, who should know, tell us that he never ate those items. Then we had the first Mike Harris wife tell us that eating at the Harris home was like eating at the Royal York, and she should know that because she was there. She added Store your apples at near freezing temperatures and high humidity. Place apples in a plastic bag punched with holes in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator. Keep apples away from root vegetables or they will go bad much quicker. Apple products are rarely as nutritious as the fruit itself. Apple juice contains virtually none of the benefi- cial fibre. It does provide water, and is often a good source of vitamin C which is added to preserve the juice. The sugars are concentrated and this can bother those with blood sugar problems. Applesauce retains many of the good properties of the apple, including fibre, but it is often mixed with sweeten- ers and other additives. There are good brands on the market - read the label - if it contains anything other than apples, water and vita- min C (ascorbic acid), leave it on the shelf. The "old wives" were right. Apples provide variety in our diet and many of the nutri- ents we need to stay healthy. Continue eating an apple a day and enjoy the following recipe as a smart alternative to margarine and butter. Apple Butter 1 jar unsweetened apple- sauce (32 ounces), 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves and 1/2 teaspoon allspice. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Cook uncovered over low heat for at least one hour to thicken and blend flavours. Store in a refriger- ator in a covered container. Use on toast, crackers, pan- cakes, waffles, etc. that when they started off together he took his moth- er's car, and she doesnt have any collection of hard times at all. Then we have the self- appointed Queen of the Ontario Legislature, Margaret Marland, complain to the Speaker about her privacy, wanting television cameras banned from the legislature. And why? all because she was filmed looking at cloth samples for the new chairs she would be ordering for the Tory Caucus. I have seen at least a cou- ple of hundred spare chairs around Queen's Park that are only put out in the main foyer when special events take place down there. I donit believe there is any shortage of chairs at Queen's Park. How can the Tory Caucus Chair have the gall to order new chairs, withfancy cov- ers of her choice, all the while the "Harris Army" at Queen's Park continues to ravage those people amongst us who have precious little or nothing to live on. As the Conservatives go about cre- ating their "new society" they should be very much aware that the day will come when the worm will turn. Have no doubt about that. Sincerely, Gord Mills THE NATURAL NUT REFLEXOLOGY AND AROMATHERAPY TREATMENTS NATURAL HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS 5925 MAIN ST. 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