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"WEEKEND BIARTIORC 7A0I9T FRIDAY, DEGEMBER'29,72000 - 27 MPPs announce funding to help - It may be winter, but you don't have to be a couch potato It may be winter and cold outside, but that doesn't mean you need to be a couch potato. The opportunity to explore the natural beauty of Ontario, especially when blan- keted under a thick layer of snow, is an incentive for Ontarians to go outside and be physically active. It really doesn't take a whole lot of time to be healthy. Every 10 minutes of activity counts. Currently, only 38 per cent of our population is active enough to benefit their health. Physical inactivity puts people at a greater risk of such serious illnesses as coronary heart disease, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, Type Il diabetes and cer- tain types of cancer. Physical inactivity also puts children at risk for childhood obesity. The Ontario government is committed to creating a healthier, more active, more vibrant Ontario. That is why, in late August, it launched a new physical activity strategy to help improve the health and well being of individuals and communities across the province. Entitled Active Ontario, the strategy provides a comprehensive and co-ordinated approach to help Ontarians become more active in the places where they live, work, go to school and play. Physical activity is for everyone. For kids, it means building strong, healthy bones and hearts. It increases confidence and improves self-esteem. For adults, physical activity helps to cope with every- day stress and provides the energy to be productive. And for older adults and seniors, it adds quality and years to their lives. Starting slowly is safe for most people. But, it is a good idea to consult your health professional before beginning any new © exercise program. Here are some ideas: a Go skiing, skating, or snowshoeing; a Put on an exercise video and work out along with it; a Sign up for a swimming class; or Q Take your kids for a toboggan ride - the walk back up the hill will surely get your blood pumping. For more information on Active Ontario, visit the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation Web site at www.gov.on.ca/mczcr or the Active Ontario Web site at www.activeontario.org. get mentally ill off the streets Janet Ecker and John O'Toole have announced that mentally ill people who are homeless or at the risk of being homeless in Durham will benefit from Ontario government funding of $2.2 million for immediate and long-term housing needs. The funding announced includes over $1 million in operating grants to Colborne Community Services and the Durham Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association to lease housing units and provide support services, as well as more than $1.2 million in capital grants to Colborne Community Services to purchase units. With this funding, non- profit agencies will have the flexibility to develop innovative projects to Walk-a-thon for Durham Region Alzheimer's agency takes place Jan. 7 You can help raise money for local support services, education and research into the cause and cure of Alzheimer Disease on Synday, January 7, 2001 by joining family, friends, and col- leagues at Walk for Memories -- a walk-a-thon for the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region. The walk will be held at Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village in Whitby. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. A lunch, courtesy of Mr. Sub, Humpty-Dumpty potato chips and Coca-Cola Bottling Ltd. will be served at 12:00 p.m. and partici- pants can enjoy entertain- ment from the Bear Hug Band, courtesy of Shoppers Drug Mart. Pledge forms are avail- able at Alzheimer Durham's office in the Executive Tower of the Oshawa Centre or at all Durham Region locations of A & P, Loblaws, Shoppers Drug Mart, Royal Bank and Macs and Beckers convenience stores. Great incentive prizes are available, including Walk for Memories T-shirts, gift cer- tificates from 2001 Audio- Video and Coca-Cola Tiffany swag lamps. There will also be draw prizes. Show your support for the more than 3,800 peo- ple living with Alzheimer Disease and dementia dis- orders in the Durham Region. For more information, call Alzheimer Durham at 905-576-2567 or toll free at 1-888-301-1106. 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With this commitment, homeless people with serious mental illness will receive the housing and support services they need." "This funding demon- strates our government's 'commitment to ensuring that services and pro- grams are available to FAST ORANGE® J Lotion Hand Cleaner - Fine Pumice Formula meet the needs of Durham Region's most vulnerable residents," said Janet Ecker, MPP for Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge. The Durham represen- tatives also announced an additional $95,447 for community mental health providers in Durham Region with an additional total of $354,340 for an eating disorder treatment program at Lakeridge Health Corporation. Since 1995, the govern- ment has invested almost $350 million to strengthen mental health services across the province. SYslTolF: 1 ad dTelz) pap. General BR. Bearing Service Inc. (905) 668-9400 or 1-888-827-5882 100% Canadian Owned and Operated #10 Sunray St., Unit 16 ' Whitby Nutrition Pros* Makes about 16 oz. Light and Lemon Cheesecake 3 1/2 sheets graham crackers 16 oz. fat free yogurt cheese 1/2 cup sugar | tbsp. comstarch 1/2 tsp. grated lemon them to fit. Set aside. mint sprays. Desserts Can Be Healthy by Joan Hood RD, CDE When you think of cheesecake, "healthy" is not the first word that comes to mind as they tend to be rich in calories, fat and sugar. Here is a cheesecake recipe that is low in fat and high in calcium. If fact, it has 10 times more calcium than its traditional counterpart and only 2 grams of fat compared to 24 grams of fat in the traditional variety. Fat free yogurt cheese is used instead of cream cheese, the result being a cheese cake that will leave you feeling guilt free. To make yogurt cheese, line a strainer with a wet paper towel; set the strainer over a bowl to catch the liquid. Spoon in one 32 oz. container of fat free plain yogurt. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. I. Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease 8" pie pan. Place the whole graham crackers on the bottom of the pan; break 2. Combine the yogurt cheese, sugar comstarch, lemon peel, lemon juice and vanilla extract, mixing gently with a wire wisk. Stir in eggs. Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top. 3. Bake 20-25 minutes until the centre is set. Cool slightly, and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Garnish with lemon slices and Makes 8 servings. 153 calories, 28 g carbs, 2 g fat, 0.5 g sat fat, 54 mg chol, 0 g fiber, 124 mg. sodium. Eat and enjoy!!!!! For more information send questions to Box 5283 Port Perry or call 985-6946 DY, Jouhdon 4 Wolk, 2 rong of Dow Pei Die ; iS message spo «independent \ I lemon, juiced | tsp. vanilla extract 2 eggs, slightly beaten Sliced lemon and mint sprays a Dian and group counselling.