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Page 18 THE HERALD Wednesday September weight program will be renewed Based on the success of the Halton Regional Health Depart ment s Healthy Weight Program for women between the ages of 25 and who are chronic dieters binge eaters or practice yoyo dieting which ran this summer in Milton and Oakville the health department will be putting on the program again starting in October The program objective is to teach women to have a positive body image of themselves said Jessica a Nutrition Educator with the Regional Health Department The upcoming eight week pro gram which is to be held in Oakvilie is already full but Ms MacKay expects a future program to be established in Halton Hills She couldn give a date when this would happen There are over women in Halton Hills concerned about their body weight and approximately 3 500 who are actively dieting and almost 1 who are chronic dieters according to a health department report that will go before Regional council today Wednesday In comparison the report shows that Milton just Georgetown artisans receive grant The local Heritage Handweavers Club that works out of the Credit Valley Artisans cottage located in Cedarvale Park in Georgetown was one of several arts organiza lions that received a grant from the province s Ministry of Culture and Communications The Heritage are to receive 526 the ministry an nounced Monday Else Nielsen the group s past president said the money will go towards the purchasing of a serger A serger is used in the finishing of woven articles especially clothing explained Ms Nielsen The group is holding a lot tery to raise the remaining funds necessary to buy the weaving machine The 20year old group meets once a month and weaves a variety of items including table cloths place mats and wall hangings The group s goal to use traditional weaving patterns while at the same time modernizing them said Ms Nielsen Some of the patterns are she said To modernize a pattern the group for example may use colors that reflect today s fashions explained Ms Nielsen There are 20 members in the group but we re always looking for new members said Ms Nielsen Those interested in joining the club or buying a lottery ticket should contact Ms Nielsen at 7042 The province gave out a total of 246 to groups involved in ar tistic endeavours over 5 women were concerned about their body weight almost are actively dieting and just over 1 are chronic dieters When asked if these statistics are Ms said no because I think most women are unhappy about their weight The program is aimed at women obsessed with weight and food but not to the extend that they need psychological counselling explain ed Ms MacKay In other words the program is not for people with anorexia or bulimia an insatiable appetite she said Ms explained preoc with weight which takes the form of chronic dieting binge eating or going on and off diets can contribute to nutrient deficiencies menstrual irregularities chronic fatigue and elevated levels Using speakers and learning techniques such as roleplaying the group participants are taught explained Ms MacKay there is no perfect weight for a certain size Instead there is a of healthy weights During the role the par ticipants act out how family and friends hassle them about their weight said Ms The par learn how to deal with pressure to either lose or gain weight she explained As well the group talks about eating practices Chronic dieters tend to lose sight of what is a healthy diet she said According to Ms healthy diet is three square meals and the odd snack The only time said Ms MacKay the group talks about diets is to discuss their negative aspects They are taught that the metabolism slows down once a diet begins so that when the person goes off the diet the weight originally lost is gained quickly she explained Rehearsals begin for Globe production Rehearsals began this week for Globe Theatre s Fall Production of Guys and Dolls Most roles for the musical have been filled but producer Etta Mills is still looking for younger men to round out the cast The show opens Nov 15th for performances Rehearsals are Tuesday and Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons Anyone interested joining the pro should contact Etta evenings at 8847 or Maureen Walker at J CHURCH DIRECTORY i i NON DENOMINATIONAL PENTECOSTAL TO ADVERTISE IN THIS SPACE CALL DISPLAY ADVERTISING 8772201 ALL PEOPLES CHURCH DELIVERANCE CENTRE Flnchgateblvd Bra ma lea SW corner Flnchgate 7 Bible Study Worship Deliverance Sunday 30 a 7 m Wednesday 8 We Provide Children Church Nursery Service English to Italian translation Pastor George A 2176 SHOP LOCALLY WIN LUCKY LICENCE NUMBER HERE SHOW TO WIN Each week The Herald will select a licence number from the parking lot of a different Halton Hills retailer and publish that ber in this feature the owner of that vehicle then has seven days to claim his her prize of a FREE Lube Lube Oil and Filter PLAY THE GAME WIN A LUBE OIL FILTER FROM Super Lube ANT 5 Armstrong Ave THIS WEEKS NUMBER 356 KTB IE A Prize Includes the HERALD HomaNawspipa Mttton lit hd UP TO LITRES OF10W30OIL OIL FILTER LUBElfRoq police name media officer Sergeant Carey Smith a year member of the Halton Regional Police will be leaving the Forensic Identification Bureau to meet the press As of Sept Sgt Smith 33 started his new position as the Halton police media relations of replacing Paul Welsh who was a successful candidate for a sexual investigation coordinator in Toronto Monday the first on the job Sgt Smith was confronted by in quiries about a Halton police of ficer charged with obstructing justice and theft under 1 However he said the cleared charges of a Burlington officer in in an accident resulting in the death of two children made the first day a little more positive Spending the majority of seven years at scenes accidents and in the forensic lab is a com pletely opposite job from a media relations position admits Sgt Smith Although his job involved minimal contact outside the force Sgt Smith said he prepared himself for the media position by taking public speaking courses I ve always wanted the job he said describing himself as an Sgt Carey Smith outgoing person Sgt Smith said he stayed in the forensic bureau for about seven years because when an officer has specialized skill the force wants them to be used While working in the forensic bureau Sgt Smith won an award for law enforcement photography the Tiller Award He currently teaches a forensics course at Sheridan College Smith has worked m Burl and but he said he would like to get more involved in the North Halton areas especially Hills SHOPPING SPREE VALUE STORE Designer Eye Glasses Soft Contact Lenses Coloured Contact Lenses Gas Permeable Contact Lenses At Affordable Prices Limited Time Discount Offers Available Eye Examinations Arranged Call 8733050 FAMILY OPTICAL 232GuelphSt Units at Mountiinview GEORGETOWN A SIGN OF THE TIMES As of September all buildings and properly of the Halton Board of Education became completely smoke free As we take this important step we ask lor the patience and cooperation of staff students and members of the community Thank you Pat H llhouse Cha r of the Board Pursuing in on Through Commitmcm and Sctvkx Bob W lliams Director of Education EDUCATION LETS TALK