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Halton Hills This Week, Wednesday, September 30, 1992, Page 7 OP ED “Op Ed” — old time newspaper term meaning the page opposite the editorial page. This page has traditionally been held open for opinion pieces, letters, and comment from various sources. By Laurie Burn: 1. Eat balanced meals, including all food groups. This is not some- thing you do short-term, this is a lifestyle change. 2. Eat only from a plate. small plate will give your meal opti- cal illusion of being Fee high, rather than the image of sparsity that results when the same meal is spread But over a big plate. et the right snack foods to yourself; for example, have raw carrots sliced in a bowl of water at the front of the fridge, not in a bag in the drawer. 4, Sit down at the table. Eating while standing at the fridge or sink, or sitting in front of the TV, usually leads to absentminded overeating. At the table, your mind is not distracted from the food. 5. Never eat without witnesses; Activity Line Rules for losing weight in effect, don’t eat behind every- one’s back. Have you noticed how little most overweight people eat when having dinner at someone else’s house? Thin people are seen to eat large meals, but that’s prob- ably all they eat. They likely are not sneak-snacking nearly as much as the overweight. 6. Beware of any drinks with calories. Remember to allow for them in your total calorie budget. Calories from drinks are just as fattening as calories from foods. 7. Find and correct the reasons that you overeat. 8. Develop alternative rewards for yourself, other than eating, especially in response stress. 9. Never shop for food when you are hungry. By the time you arrive home, your grocery bags may be nearly emptied by your snacking. 10. Start today. Don’t wait for an upcoming NEW YEAR’s reso- lution, or for a sudden chest pain, to warn you of your impending ill health. The first serious warning that your body gives you could be your last breath. Consult your doc- tor for further advice. For more information about exercise, feel free to contact Laurie Burs at 877-0771 Parliament Hill report Bill 109: Why? Dear Editor, Why did the Government of Ontario introduce the Consent to Treatment Act (Bill 109), which allows a child under 16 to access the health care system without the knowledge of a parent? Is it so that my 12 year old daughter can start a new life-style and have a chance to experiment with sex and Seas without the par- ent’s knowledge? Ts it so that as sal only be guid- ed by peer press Is it so that the state can “take care” of her in hospitals, abortuaries and psychiatrists’ clinics without me ‘Goals knowledge and con- ee parents have no say in the matter, are they excused from pay- ing taxes for teen-age health care? Will Bob Rae and his caucus be prepared to pay for the costs of a tuined peveseules out of their own pockets Giuseppe Gori Deputy Leader Family Coalition Party of Ontario Dear Editor, 1 was amazed to see the article “Whatever to Spelling” appear in Halton Hills This Week (or Georgetown This Week — as many of us in Acton call it). 1 see approximately thirty publi- cations a week through my work and personal reading. In my opin- ion, your newspaper takes the prize for spelling typos and gram- matical errors. I was convinced your newspaper agreed with the inventive spelling concept. I agree with the writer that young people have learned inven- tive spelling. The problem is, no Reader surprised by column one is showing them the rest of the world does not oe it that way and the word is wr 1 am appalled ait the written work I see from university educat- ed people who are at a Grade three level for spelling and I am familiar with one youth publication that offers prizes if the reader spots errors, and informs the publication. Perhaps your newspaper could take this approach. Yours truly, Carol Murphy Acton Garth Turner MP Halton Peel Three weeks to go before the ref- erendum, and the comment I hear most is this: I don’t really know what this is all about, so how can I vote for it? That’s a fair question. And I accept that my role as MP should be to do all I can to help you know what you’re being asked to pass judgement on. This is some of how I’m proposing to do that: * Copies of the constitutional accord are available from my office in Georgetown at 27 Main Street South. Come and get one and read it. Decide for yourself. Or call, and I'll send you one -. 873-4673 or, toll-free 1-800-668-4322. Soon you’ll be receiving a brochure which I wrote to summa- rize the agreement, provide its highlights, and give you informa- tion on public meetings you can attend. * Those meetings are going to be as instructive as possible — not pep tallies for a “yes” vote but, I hope, solid discussions on the pros and cons of what’s before us. While they last, I'll have copies of the Letters Welcomed Halton Hills This Week wel- comes your letters. Letters must be signed and include your full name and address. Names will be with- held on request. falton Hills This Week reserves the right to edit, revise, or reject any letters on the basis of factual errors, punctuation, spelling errors or as a result of space limitations. Send your letter to: The Editor Halton Hills This Week 232 Guelph St., Unit 9 Georgetown, ON L7G 4B1 agreement at each pat I hope you can participate in one — they all start at 7:30 p.m. - Oct. 1, Alton Libr: - Oct. 5, North Halton Golf Club, Georgetown - Oct. 7, Live phone-in, Channel 23, Burlington ‘ ct. 8, Bolton Community Centre - Oct. 13, Inglewood Community Centre ALL RIGHT, MISSsUS. For Pete's Sake THIS LICENCE IS STILL by Roe e = x! - 7400 ® - 1234° - 9311 ; AIRPORT SERVICE * PARCEL DELIVERY @ @eee0e0000080 Ns 112 Main St. $. Georgetown 873-2900 of 416-874-3063 BOWLING ACTON BOWLING LANES cal 853-0470 - Oct. 15, St. Joseph’s School, Acton - Oct. 16, Palgrave Community Centre - Oct. 19, Live phone-in, Channel 4, Halton Hills * In addition, I'll be visiting all nine high schools in the riding of Halton-Peel, meeting with senior students and answering their ques- tions about a future they have a great stake in. I suspect they may ‘be among the toughest audiences. * Finally, I’m offering to visit as many other groups as I can sched- ule in over the next few weeks. If you have a service club whose members have questions about the deal, then call me. If you are liost- ing a group of friends or neighbors to discuss Canada’s situation, then Td be happy to drop by. The same offer holds for church groups or congregations. I promise to do all I can with the time and resources I’ve got to ensure everyone has a clear picture on Oct. 26 of what’s proposed, and what’s at stake with a vote that tums out to be “yes” or “no.” As I’ve stressed for some time — you have every right to vote as you see fit, and I won’t be imposing my views on you. Just make sure you do these two things: (1) Go out and vote, and (2) know what you’re voting on. Tf we all do that, the future will surely unfold as it was destined to. Copies of Constitutional deal now available to public Halton-Peel MP Garth Turner is making a copy of the Charlottetown accord available to anyone who wishes to obtain one, on a first-come, first-served basis.The accord is the agreement on proposed changes to the Constitution reached between the federal government, provinces, ter- ritories and aboriginal leaders on August 28. The national referendum on the accord, to be held Oct. 26, will ask Halton-Peel voters if they agree that the Constitution should be renewed on the basis of this accord. Turner is asking every voter to read the agreement before voting. “This is the people’s constitution, and the people should decide on it in a free vote,” Turner says. “I will personally be supporting the agree- ment, but not trying to tell others how to vote. Rather, I’d encourage everyone to learn about the issues, and then make up thei own mind.” Copies of the accord are avail- able as follows: Maple Ave. at Trafalgar Road 7:30 p.m. - during Town Hall meetin; * Or, by calling Garth Turner’s office 873-4673 or 1-800-668-4322 Toll-free. FAX SERVICE 853-1855 ATTENTION: ttle water users Distilled water available CHECK OUR PRICES! 294 QUEEN ST. E. ACTON, ONT. 853-2220