Schools urged to join in Halton's Great Big Crunch There have been 900,000 crunchers since 2006 and last year alone, more than 180,000 crunchers from coast to coast. Are you a cruncher? Anyone can be one, but students are the target of Halton's Great Big Crunch, and until tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 30), schools of both the Halton District Catholic School Board and the Halton District School Board can register to participate in the Oct. 13 event. Halton Food for Thought (HFFT) and Healthy Kids Community Challenge have joined the initiative begun by FoodShare in 2006, and will provide all the apples and educational resources to participating schools free of charge. Final tally The total of Halton crunchers will be added into FoodShare's Great Big Crunch final tally. "Healthy Kids Community Challenge and Halton Food for Thought have partnered up to spread the word about the importance of healthy eating and healthy snacking to school age children," said Nancy Rumple, HFFT's director of communications and development. The two organizations are also hoping to highlight the availability of local foods. FoodShare's event was launched to encourage Canadians to celebrate healthy snacking and to improve food literacy through the provision of educational resources, she said. By last week, two dozen schools and well more than 10,000 crunchers were signed up -- 37 | Thursday, September 29, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com We are encouraging students and teachers to gather for one large crunch in their gymnasium or cafeteria, so they can all participate together, but some may choose to crunch in their individual classrooms if that works best for them. Halton Food For Thought (HFFT) executive director a countdown to crunch, will be given to participating schools. Apple-themed educational resources will include an activity guide, book list, word search and colouring sheet, all on the HFFT website. Local dignitaries, politicians, school board members and food enthusiasts are invited to participate in the event as well. "We hope this event will help students better understand the importance of healthy eating, begin to develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime, be introduced to fresh local produce and get excited about healthy snacking in school," said Rumple. Nancy Rumple 1-866-701-ENDO (3636) www.improvinghealth.ca and the tally is rising, according to Rumple. Debut participation HFFT's debut participation was announced at its Spring Breakfast Gala where attendees were invited to enjoy a moment of "nonsilence." An information sheet about the Great Big Crunch was sent to all schools before the end of the last school year. Halton public health nurses are also helping to spread the word, she said. Registered schools are encouraged to crunch at a time that fits their schools' needs. "We are encouraging students and teachers to gather for one large crunch in their gymnasium or cafeteria, so they can all participate together, but some may choose to crunch in their individual classrooms if that works best for them." A Great Big Crunch video, which includes Do you have Type 2 Diabetes? Do you have Type 2 Diabetes? Not taking insulin? LMC Research is looking for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes to participate in a clinical research trial to help lower blood sugar levels. Compensation for medication and travel may be provided! Interested? Call LMC at: 1-866-701-ENDO (3636) 1 866 701 ENDO (3636) Make the patio your favourite place in your home! Smart Aging Seminar Learn about Smart Aging and how to put together a life plan. Discover the benefits of planning your final arrangements ahead of time. Tuesday, October 18th 6:00 pm Walton Memorial United Church 2489 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville, ON Free to the community · All welcome Please call for more details: Call now to find out about savings of 18% on fully retractable insect screens for your porch! Visit our showroom at #104 - 435 McNeilly Rd in Stoney Creek to see our natural light patio covers, screens, sunrooms & condo balcony enclosures in person! (905) 842-2252 Brought to you by: Dodsworth & Brown Funeral Home - Burlington Chapel Oakview Funeral Home www.lumon.ca · 1-877-707-7427 · info.canada@lumon.com Arbor Memorial Inc.