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16 -- Sei Citizen -- , November 3, 1993 C Buckle up or lose two demerit points Drivers convicted of not wearing a seat belt will have two' demerit points ifnposed against their driving record beginning January 1, 1994, Tgansportation Minister Gilles Pouliot annouf®ed at the conclusion of the province's annual seat belt awareness campaign last week. "The facts are clear, seat belts save lives," said Pouliot. "Yet, every day people are dying in collisions on our roads because they are not buckling up. And, too many are travelling without making sure children in their vehicles are properly secured in seat belts or child restraint seats. "Sadly enough, experience in other jurisdictions indicates that it's not the risk of being killed, but rather the penalty of demerit points that c6nvinces hard-core, non-users to buckle up," said Pouliot. Beginning in 1994, two demerit points will be imposed on drivers who do not wear their seat belts or ensure passengers under the age of 16 are properly belted or restrained in a child safety seat. The demerit points are in addition to the current $90. fine + for not wearing a'seat belt. Demerit points arc used to encourage drivers to improve their driving performance. As -drivers accumulate points a warning letter is sent and a counselling interview is required. When 15 points are accumulated, a 30-day license suspension is invoked. The* accumulation of demerit points | on a driving record. is also reflected in higher insurance premiums. healthstyles deb mcdonald Soup can be a very "slimming" food. By starting your meals with soup which has a lower caloric density than most solid foods and which: takes a relatively longer time to consume, you are likely to eat less. This benefit gives your brain time te register satiety before you've over consumed calories. The best tasting soups start with a base of broth or stock, usually chicken, beef or vegetable and sometimes fish. If you use already prepared broth from a can or bouillion cubes or granules dissolved in boiling water, make adjustments for their high salt content. Homemade stocks freeze quite well (just be sure to leave room at the top of the container for expansion). When ready to make soup, just unthaw the broth or stock and add your ingredients. Your imagination is the limit! "Post Partum" Pumpkin Sdup 'Wondering what to do with your pumpkin after Hallowe'en? 6 cups chicken broth 2 pounds pumpkin, peeled and cut into one inch cubes 2 medium onions, chopped pepper to taste, dash of ginger 1 tbsp flour 1/4 cup cold water 1 cup 2% milk In a large saucepan, heat the broth and add the pumpkin, onions, pepper and ginger.Cook until pumpkin in soft, about 20 minutes. Puree the soup in batches in a blender or fc . (Soup base can be after this last step, if preferable for another time.) Return the soup to the pan. Pour flour in a.cup and add the water, stirring the. mixture until smooth. Add the flour mixture to the soup and heat, stirring until the soup comes to a boil. Add milk and extra seasonings.before serving. Serves 6, about 125 cal/ serving P: s over the age of 16 are responsible for their own safety and if convicted of travelling without wearing a , seat belt they will continue to receive a $90 fine. In Newfoundland, Sask. and Quebec, where two demerit points are assigned for non- = Tg fe [e]:] October 27, Afternoon 5 Table Mitchell Avg. 50 North/South 1st - Doris Phinney and Judy Atkinson 66. 2nd - Doris Watson and Cliff Chambers 52 1/2. 3rd - Joyce Heard and Helen Mathieson tied with Georgia Brock and Ed Clark 45. East/West 1st - Bea Chapman and Kelly Lawther 58. 2nd - Nancy Dressing and Harold Brown 57 3rd Marie and Harry Carnegie 46. Evening 4 1/2 Table Howell, Avg. 36 1st - Judy and Don Atkinson 47. 2nd - Bonnie and Jack Davies 41. 3rd - Miriam and Charles Labanovich 36. DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS Monday - CHILI CONCARNE . $3.99 compliance of seat belt laws, more than 90 percent of the driving population buckles, up. In contrast, the average in Ontario is only 84 percent, below the' national average of 88 percent. "There are far reaching benefits for us all if we can get more people to wear seat belts," said Pouliot. "Lower health care, property damage and wage loss costs are some of those benefits." * The imposition of demerit points for seat belt offenses is a part of the government's goal to make Ontario's roads the safest in North America. Other safety initiatives under way include the introduction of graduated licensing for all new drivers beginning in spring 1994 and the use of photo radar to deter drivers from speeding: home cookin' lynda kendry Rites of Fall What a glorious fall we've had to enjoy this year. Those cold, mean winds have finally arrived after a lovely sunny sojourn. Prudent people have their homes all in order for the coming winter. The rest of us will whine and freeze our fingers and feet while we plastic those windows or attempt to rake those last stubborn leaves. Of course there are some in our midst (usually men!) who actually willingly and enthusiastically create reasons to go out in the most inclement of weather. Those of us who cross the causeway into town often marvel at those hardy souls who are fishing night and day. Brrr! And what about those in disguise sitting perched in some weeds or branches near the shore? My favourite thing about fall (as you may have guessed) is those special foods best enjoyed at this time. of year. Squash and turnip are my favourites. Quick to fix, too, in the microwave with no fat or sugar added. This week's recipe is really nice as an accompaniment! Qn the table in approximately 30 minutes. The Picturesque indow W), uP 10 50% OFF Tks dows on a beautiful Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Prepare stuffing mix (I use one of those instant stuffing mixes that I only buy when they are on sale but you use your favourite stuffing if you like.) Carefully split center of whole pork tenderloin without cutting through. Pound flat with rolling pin or whatever flat, smooth tool available. Spread a thin layer of - your favourite mustard or chili sauce on the meat. Add stuffing mix and spread out level to within one inch of the edge of meat. Carefully roll up the tenderloin and secure with twi or toothpicks. ' Over high heat in a heavy oven pan or cast iron frying pan quickly sear the outside of the meat in a small amount of "vegetable or olive oil. Drain off the oil. Cover tightly with foil and place in hot oven (400 degrees) for approximately 15 minutes. If you are fond of sauces, cover the meat with a can of mushroom seup after draining the oil. 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