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». 1! A v-e-r-y private Scoo There is a v-e-r-y private scoop I'd like to share with you. This is not a confession, I humble myself before no man, only before God -- you thought my housemaid's knees were from scrubbing floors? Sorry, I'm stalling...the inti- me feelgnoticed, I appreciate your words. So, recently, when I was skulking around town to grab a Citizen as it-hit the newsstand, I was only mildly-stunned to have a full picnic table of 'strangers wave to me' with such gusto. As T tip-toed around the mate' informa- tion...I've been sleeping with my writer's block column. I only dare tell you because I'm| marlene russell over it. The first column claimed many a sleepless hour. I'd awak- en to make certain it was still there. Does the phrase 'a kid with a new toy' bring the image in clearer? When nights retuned to an uninterrupted eight hours my photo.appeared. The renewed obsession is now calming. A peek "before slecp and a quick look in the morning satisfies the part of me that is eager to know what. to be, when I grow up. Tuesdays have become, a day of reckoning for my family. Arriving home to find'my 'chin quivering, theyreckon the gveather to be a good subject for discus- sion. Conversely, when I'm found dancing in the kitchen they ask to see the paper, knowing my piece is in print. Your comments have encour- aged my jitter-bug behaviour "(don't let that stop you, please, 1 your feedback is essential). Those of you who have taken the time-to remark on my work have made Parlez- vous francais? Tous les Francophones qui sont interesees de faire parti d' un Club Social Francophone sont invites a une réunion le 9 octobre at 8h00 pm au YMCA, 269 rue Queen, Port Perry. Nous avons besoin de vous et de vos idees. Nous avons, besoin de former un comite; choisir un nom pour notre cldb, etc. Nous avons besoin de vous tous les Francophones de Port Perry et les environs pour realiser tout ca et pour avoir plaisir. 'hl corner from Water St. onto Queen, several|'! more waves came my way. An impromptu fuss with a perfectly tied shoelace saved me the embar- rassment of looking 108 wide-eyed and anxious as I reached for a hot- off-the-press copy of the paper. Forcing myself to look casual, I tucked the paper under my arm. It took all: my willpower to continue a nonchalant stroll towards Beckers, my next stop, without ifling through the aper to see if my returning smiles and a queen-like wave to plug my ears in order to pass the Nuts About You-Know store (mousse isn't the only form of the brown milk sub- Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, October 1, TWI-- 15 & stance that calls-to Ho The scene felt slorifghcrcept pe for the distraction of wavifig away the pesky wasP¥ that were dive- bombing me and...and...everyone else in town. A friend has said she sees life as a syndicated column. i toying with the idea. Two obsta- cles stopme: -- how does one become syn- dicated? -- a lesson in humility must first be learned. There is no room AECIPE SECIS Drop In for All Your Baking Requirements! . 'An Alternative Grain "MILLET" by Brénda Stevenson Millet is a tiny, polled] -like grain that most people will recognize only as a component of bird-seed. Lucky birds! Millet is higher ig nutricnts mp - than any other grain, and is a staple in Africa, India and the Far East, . ImHunza Valley in the Himalaya's, it is not unusual to see active, "healthy people well over one hundred years old. Their grain is"millet". Not only is it very alkaline for the body, but it is gluten-free, easy to digest, and, compared to wheat, rye, oats, and buckwheat - low in calories. Where can I buy millet, you ask? Unfortunately, supermarkets do not S'il vous est i de participer cn personne 3 la reunion du 9 octobre, téléphonez- moi pour me donner votre nom ainsi que vos idees. Suzanne Bergeron, 985-9907. Live chicken price stands The decision of the Ontario Farm Products Appeal Tribunal requiring a 12 cents per kg. reduction in the price paid by pro- cessors for live chickens will stand, Ontario Ag Minister Elmer Buchanan said Monday. Ontario's chicken processors had asked the chicken board. for. the price reduction from $1.17 to $1.05 per kg. The board refused and the processors then asked the appeal tribunal for a ruling. After the tribunal ruled August 12 in favour of the reduction the' chick- en board asked the minister to review the decision. Kountry Bulk & Delicatessen 38 Water Street - Port Perry 985-3007 EUROPEAN STYLE FOOD Come in and check out our Everyday Low Prices! STORE HOURS: Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM 10 5:30 PM Friday 9:00 AM 10 8:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in iid bed for all those newspa- Put Your Feet in Good Hands. From skillful footcare to stock it yet. Take a trip to. your friendly-health food store, purchase friendly staff, you're in good some, try it and when you find you want to make millet part.of your hands with Joseph Schneider. diet, hound your grocer. If he/she is not besieged with enough requests ! 10 make it worth their while, try a bulk food store, or a food co-op. In the Hands of concern ... |. In the hands of éxperience : Here are three easy, delicious recipes sure to convert even the most Dependable veatment for coms, | Gives lectires and seminars to | FULL skeptical. causes, ingrown, fungus and | Nurses, Estetcars, Dabatcs | DV thick toenails, warts. « and Seniors' groups. Gente care for buring feet, foot | - Member of Ontario Society of FULL and leg strain, heel pain Chiropodists. AREAL y . BREAKFAST CPREAL Corrective devices for children, Member of Canadian P V A seniors, athletes, office and Association of Foot SOvERACE factory workers. Professionals. ot 4 3.1 cup Water Senior Citizen care: arthntis, Author of successful oot book - INSURANCE 1 cup washed Millet IN diabeles, genatric problems. "Secrets to Home Foot Care" e ° - Lis pte LA NEIDER PORT RI PERRY FOO FOOT CARE CoNTre CENTRE Bring water and to a boil. Then simmer, ) \ 462 Paxton Street Pi covered, evand oil} 40 minutes until the millet Chiropadist Faot Specialist {Medical Associates Building) becomes very soft and mushy. Dates may be added while simmering, or serve with honey. Use salt to taste if desired. Serves 6. (Check liquid level does not dry up while simmering.) ' EA : / i= v a 3 = ; i V EGGIE SAUCE CONSERVATION SERVICES : y for Combine in a saucepan: Then add: 4 ¢. Water 1 tbsp. Oil or Butter LAN DOWNERS 1 chopped Onion . Dash of Cayenne Pepper Do you own property that would benefit from conservation work? 1 chopped Garlic Clove 1 tsp. Tarragon or Basil Do you want to reforest some of your land or improve your stream? od Mi The Kawartha Region Col tion Authority can help with rogas of TEC emasilit TE, Gary Powe EL ER . 115p. Honey TREE AND SHRUB PLANTING Simmer covered 1/2 hout. Stir from time to timé - blenderiz¢; CONSERVATION PLANS i. Pour over cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus, ort use with rice. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL : STREAM IMPROVEMENT = FOREST MANAGEMENT 4 MILLET PILAF ; * These programs will help landowners in several ways - from sharing of an advice to fi ancial and technical 1 ¢. washed Millet 4) /2 diced Parsnip or Carrot assistance in carrying out conservation projects, 1/4 c. diced Celery = 1/4 c. chopped Green Pepper Detailed information about each program may be obtained by Salt to taste 1/2 tsp. Basil contacting 2m ic Clove . nd Ernie Silhanek, C tion and Land Management Co-ordinator. 2infed Gale 5 Wier KAWARTIA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY A 7.0, Box 819, Fenelon Falls, Ontario KOM INO Steam just till tender-crisp or lightly sauted - parsnip, celery, x preg hp ww, green pepper. on mm mo om ee WALL en oo oe mm mn Transfer to a saucepan, add millet, spices, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer 20 minutes, covered. Be sure to:check the mixture does not boil dry. The grain should be soft, but not mushy as the cereal. 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