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NT IH TI eM MIT III HHP iNT TSE mii 2 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, October 5, 1999 Food bank issues plea for donations during fall drive Operation Scugog is asking for the publics help in stocking empty shelves at the local food bank. "Our shelves are bare; we need everything we can get," said Ann Wanninkhof, a volunteer with the food bank. "What can 1 say... we need the help badly." Operation Scugog 1s holding a Thanksgiving food drive at the end of this week. The summer months have kept volunteers at the food bank busy, said Mrs. Wanninkhof, esti- mating that anywhere between 80 and 100 fam- ilies were assisted each month. "Their demand for our help is there and we got Don't put it off Christmas is just any longer. Order your Christmas Cards now. We offer the best selection with high quality and fast service. Books are now available for overnight use. "Can't find quite what you want?" Custom Christmas Cards can be designed to your personal specifications in-house. CALL TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION ns 985- 9755 ate Fy RA Xe: AFA 2 EET, PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, LOL 87 HON 905) 985-9755 + FAX: (905) 985. 0687. ah -mall: ppprint@durham. net. AllWeather Protection Bway! WEATHER SHIELD very few donations this summer. | hope that with the schools back that we get some help from them as well as the churches and the business commu- nity," she said last week. Items needed include spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, Kraft Dinner, tuna, kids' snacks, cere- als, apple juice, and canned fruits and vegeta- bles. "We're pleading for the help." Those wishing to make donations can do so by dropping by the Scugog Fire Department Hall in Port Perry or in Caesarea between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday (Oct. 7 and 8) or between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, please contact Kathryn Gundry at 985-8015 or Ann Wanninkhof at 985- 7271. EE Port Perry 985-0948 Oshawa 571-4222 * Mutual Funds pgjjy Interest 4.25% » Estate Planning 1 Year 515% e R.E.S.P's 3 Year 5.80% . R.R.S.P's 5 Year 6.00% o GIC's rates subject to change withoul notice ~ ATRIMARK A Noe RIDGE NEW EQUIPMENT: The new olayground equipment at Breantank Public School was one of the main attractions last week when the school held its annual barbeque and curriculum night. Checking out the new equipment was James Larmer, a 10-year-old Grade 8 student. Bike damaged by vandals 'Durham Police were called to a Water St. address last Friday morn- ing after vandals damaged a motorcycle. ' Police report that sometime between 9:30 'p.m!'on Sept. 30 and' 8 a.m. on Oct. 1 vandals knocked over a black 1982 Kawasaki motorcycle which was parked behind a Water St. building. Damage was done to NUTRITION PROS the clutch, brake and gas tank. In other news, thieves made off with more than $500 in lawn maintenance equipment. "Sometime between 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 30 and 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 thieves - broke into a garden shed located behind a Scugog St. home and stole a Poulan chainsaw and a gas-powered weed-eater. 1] WINDOWS & DOORS "THERE'S MORE TO SEE IN A WEATHER SHIELD WINDOW" * Windows ¢ Doors o Awnings * Sunrooms o Vinyl & Aluminum Siding Products OF. NN (ORV BLOAT EY OAL pe 985-0075 60 Vanedward Dr. \SRTIRLI LE Unit #7 I'inancing . Port Perry EXCAVATING (former location of Van Camp Contracting Limited) Excavating - Grading - Site Work - Sand - Gravel - Top Soil - Triple Mix - Septic Systems + SAME PLACE « SAME GREAT 90 Vanedward Dr., SERVICE! Port Perry ca... (905) 985-8469 Ew a A How much weight should I gain when I am pregnant? By Sheryl Harding Friedrich R.D. Your mom says be careful. dont gain too much Your grandmother says you should gain a lot to have a healthy baby. In our weight conscious society itis hard to know what is considered a healthy weight gain in pregnancy Fortunately there are guidelines published by Health Canada in "Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy" Too lide weight gain can be associated with low birthweight which nay lead to more health concerns in the newborn: Extra weight gain in pregnancy can also cause high birth weight which in turn may be related to problems in labour and dehvery So what is the ideal weight gain in pregnancy? For women who start their pregnancy at a healthy weight. the recommended range is 25 10 35 Ibs. In the first trimester 2 to 8 Ibs is the weight gain usually seen. In the second and third trimester a gradual steady weight gain is ideal This means a gain of approximately 0.75 Ib. per week. Following "Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating is the best tool to make sure the most nutritious foods are consumed to allow for this level of weight gain Consult with your registered dietitian or physician to determine if your weight before pregnancy was in the healthy range and to get a copy of "Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eaung™ If your weight before is above or below the healthy range the weight gain guidelines are adjusted accordingly Send questions to "Ask the Dietitian" Box 5283 Port Perry (9035) 985-6946 *By Nutrition at Work. a group of Port Perry Dietitians providing individual and group counselling. This message sponsored by OAS FIREPLACES 0); x1[o]e] = FIREPLACE WAREHOUSE 170 Casimir St, Port Perry (905) 985-0715 EES I0[O NSIC SEE WASH Bringing You Expert Sales, Service and Installations since 1982