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"A Family Tradition for 133 Years" a ' pili - = CHRIS HALL/PORT PERRY STAR SAYING GOODBYE: Friends, family and co-workers of two employees at Port Perry's Canada Post Office gathered at The Jester's Court restaurant Friday night to say goodbye to two friends. Verna McQuade, left, leaves the local post office after more than 28 years of delivering mail on Rural Route 4. Anne Lee spent a total of 21 years -- 17 on a Nestleton mail route and four in the office -- with the corporation. They're joined by Postmaster Bob Walker. YOA changes are welcomed From page 1 The bill calls for par- ents or guardians to be sent to jail for two years if they wilfully allow their children to break the law while are under court- ordered supervision. And under the new law, repeat violent offenders as young as 14 could be subject to adult trials and sentences. Media outlets would also be permitted to publish names of youths tried in adult court. Inspector Chuck Mercier, an officer with North Durham's 26 Division, agrees that some changes were needed to the current act. "This issue has been debated a long time; the act itself has its strengths and weaknesses, and it is complicated," he said. "There is a need to create a process which we can easily work into our sys- tem." He said that alternate measures such as Intercede -- which seeks to bring about restitution without incarceration for young offenders -- are doing wonders to rehabil- itate problem youth while keeping them out of court. "Any enhancement to the program is a good idea," said Insp. Mercier. "Both the old and the new act will have to be reviewed carefully to make sure we do what's good for the youth across Canada." Durham-East John O'Toole also applauds the changes. "(The YOA) has almost become laughable; the MPP kids realize that with it there practically are no consequences for their actions," he said. "A good youth act is an important cornerstone for the judicial system. Some of today's youth take no responsibility for their actions," said Mr. O'Toole. "These changes are a great idea to get them back on the right track." Kim King, a parole offi- cer with the Ministry of Social Services in Port Perry, declined comment on the new act until it offi- cially becomes law. NUTRITION PROS. include coffee or tea). To eat more fibre, eat more: grams of fibre) or hummus) Uh Oh! She is going to talk about bowel movements! by Sheryl Harding Friedrich R.D. Actually the topic of this column is constipation (or irregularity as it is called in more discreet circles). It is a problem that can plague people of any age. Eating more high fibre foods can help. Fibre is the part of food that cannot be digested and helps to regulate bowel movements (oh no she said it again). It may also help to prevent certain types of cancer and lower blood cholesterol. It is recommended that we eat 25 to 35 grams of fibre each day. It is important to slowly increase our fibre intake up to this level. At the same time more fluids are needed; at least 8 glasses each day (this does not - fruits and vegetables (ie. 1 pear has 6 grams and raw broccoli: has 4 - whole wheat, bran, oat bran or multigrain breads, buns and cereals (ie. rolled oats have 3 grams and All Bran has 13 grams of fibre) - meals based on legumes (ie. chili, baked beans, bean salad, lentil soup Regular physical activity also helps to regulate bowel movements (yes she had to say it one more time). Remember to start by gradually adding more fibre to your eating plan and add more fluids as you go! Send questions to "Ask the Dietitian" Box 5283, Port Perry - 'By Nutrition at Work, a group of Port Perry dietitians providing individual and group nutrition counselling. This message sponsored by GAS FIREPLACES Wi \ 'NAPOLEON OVERRIDGE FIREPLACE WAREHOUSE (905) 985-0715 ER {OOS IS Tr WAS R Bringing You Expert Sales, Sev cice and Installations since 1982 PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 9, 1999 - § b=: # L: 6 ; ONTARIO'S HE Loans ONTARIO'S C DRIVE | ..q6 RR ------------ DRIVE| | DRIVE 1984 1982 | 1980 Call Now for an Appointment We Are Ready When You Are CANADIAN TIRE Port Perry Plaza, Port Perry store 985-7341 SERVICE 985-9595