The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday A pril 5, 2006 - 3 CBC films Iroquois Ridge making the grade By Catherine O'Hara SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER CBC's News at Six program broad cast live from Iroquois Ridge High School Friday evening, to follow up on student Nupur Dogra's mission to have healthy food choices available in school cafeterias. Minutes before the 30-minute pro gram aired live, CBC's Ontario Legislature reporter Mike Wise, explained to the 30 members of the audience some of the tricks of the tele vision trade, as well as the audio delay that would occur during the segment. What began as an open invitation to Iroquois Ridge High School students in their Grade 9 geography class, has become Dogra's quest to take action. Wise interviewed Dogra in the school's kitchen for a few minutes. During this time, Dogra explained the content and the progress of a private member's bill she initiated. Television personality and news anchor for CBC's News at Six, Diana Swain, interviewed Oak Ridges MPP U tbA NUKIMANIM/ UAIvVILLt btA V tK Frank Klees in front of Dogra's sup MAKING THE GRADE: Diana Swain reporting for CBC's News at Six speaks with MPP Frank Klees portive audience. while filming from Iroquois Ridge High School as part of a new TV series Queen's Park Making the Grade. Dogra, featured in The Oakville Beaver March 29 issue, spearheaded ety's economy, by spending less money to Last Friday was Dogra's third television the effort to have healthy food choices treat these diseases." appearance on CBC's M aking The Grade available in all school cafeterias. "Healthier choices mean a healthier series. "I'm not so nervous about being on tel While the company that caters to .future," said-Dogra. "This is a win-win situa^ evision," she said, "but I am nervous about it the cafeteria at Iroquois Ridge High tion, everyone benefits from this." being live." School provides healthy food choices, according to Dogra, this isn't standard practice in all schools. STAMPS, COVERS & POSTCARDS Dogra is currently working with Klees to help pass her bill through the at the Legislature, which will not only enable Queen Elizabeth Building, students to make healthier choices at CNE Grounds lunch time, but also help fight the A p ril 7, 8, & 9, 2006 problem of childhood obesity. "$1.6 billion is going towards treat F rid a y 1 1a.m . - 6 p . m . ; S a tu rd a y 10 a .m . - 6 p.m . S u n d a y 10 a .m . - 4 p.m . ing obesity-related illnesses," said F ree A d m is s io n D oor I a tio n Dogra. "This bill will help make a dif Presented by the Canadian Stamp Dealers' Association e rg a rte n ference by positively affecting our soci6 The main hallway at Iroquois Ridge High School has been converted into a petition booth during the lunch hour. While minding the booth, Dogra tells peo ple how to get involved in the process of mak ing healthy food choices available in all schools. As a non-partisan issue, meaning that all three sides of the political spectrum do not have any objections with the issue at hand, Dogra believes that her bill might pass and become legislation. "It's easier than you think," said Klees. "All parties have agreed and I will person ally be introducing the bill into legislation at Queen's Park on Thursday of this week," said the MPP. Dogra encourages students to engage themselves in the political process. After coming up with the idea of having healthy food choices available in cafeterias, she did some research and found that the gov ernment of Ontario does not implement nutrition standards. Dogra's parents are very proud of their daughter. "They are proud that I took the opportuni ty and ran with it," said Dogra. At the end of the broadcast, Joanne Walsh, a teacher at Iroquois Ridge High School, spoke out and congratulated Dogra for her efforts and success, adding that Dogra's initia tive and drive to succeed is what Iroquois Ridge High School is based on. Walsh admitted she is very proud of her student's achievements. POSTAGE STAMP SHOW erence iscover the OAKVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Academic school with Christian values. Full day program. Dedicated, nurturing and fully qualified teachers. French, Music, Art, Gym and Library from JK. Family atmosphere with 265 students. · On-site before and after school care. Low student-staff ratio of 10:1 for JK. Warehouse open to the public during this sale event only FABRIC CLEAROUT 15-75% OFF EVERYTHING Starting at $1.00 per yard PRESENTEDBY The Oakville Beaver NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL, GROUP OR ORGANIZATION: OPEN HOUSE Thursday A p r il 6 9 :3 0 - 1 1 :5 0 a m a n d 7 - 8 p m C all to R S V P or to arrange in-session tours K IN D ER G A R TEN ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT! Sale ends Saturday, April 8 AW ide Selection of Silks, Velvets, Sheers & Faux Suedes Large Selection of Upholstery, Drapery & Bedding Fabrics Borrow Samples from our Fabric Library SPECIAL STORE SALE HOURS Mon. April 3 to Thurs. April 6 10am- 5pm Fri. April 7»10am-8pm Sat. April 8*10am-5pm (betw een Appleby & Burloak) v 'T : ] 1 k | i l [ : ( i T H 1111 · 1 0EW SOUTH SERVICE ROAD S APPLEBY C0LLECT0R: ____________ _ Send or drop off your collected coupons to: THE OAKVILLE BEAVER, 467 SPEERS RD. OAKVILLE ON L6K3S4 Nurturing Excellence in a Christ-Centred Academic Environment" Oakville Christian School 112 T h ir d L in e , O a k v ille ( 9 0 5 ) 8 2 5 - 1 2 4 7 o c s a d m is s io n s @ o c s o n lin e . o r g iv iv w . o c s o n lin e . o r g At Oakville Christian School our mission is: | 5380 | 1 HARVESTER 1h 5380 SOUTH SERVICE RD., BURLINGTON 9 0 5 - 6 3 1- 6 S I S N ocopiesofreproductionsaccepted