Vichy Normaderm For Acne Prone Skin
School is back, and so are the dreaded head lice!! Contrary to popular belief, head lice are not related to poor hygiene, and can therefore affect anyone who comes into contact with them.
With the return to school a lot of students have questions in regards to acne. Vichy Normaderm products are one of our most popular brands. Treating acne isn’t just about using the right products. The key to seeing results is to be consistent with your routine and take a look at the daily habits that could be impacting your skin. The perfect skin care routine involves three steps to be repeated day and night: 1. Cleanse with (Deep Purifying Cleansing Gel) 2. Tone with (Purifying Pore-Tightening Lotion) 3. Treat with (Hydrating Acne Care)
What are head lice? Lice are tiny insects. In fact they are considered parasites because they feed on human blood, much like mosquitoes. Lice, which reproduce very quickly, live at the surface of the skin, clinging to the host’s hair shaft with their claws. You can get rid of lice as long as you follow certain steps. What do head lice look like? Lice look like dandruff flakes or small, grey-coloured grains. However, because they are so tiny and move around very quickly, spotting adult lice is quite uncommon. What we usually see are lice eggs called “nits”. A glue secreted by the lice allows the nits to remain attached to the hair, most often close to the scalp. Nits are pearl-grey in colour, are shaped like a tear and measure less than one millimetre (between the size of a pinhead and a sesame seed). The primary symptom of a lice infestation is an itchy scalp, which may be more pronounced during the first 3 hours of sleep. The itching is cuase by an allergic reaction due to repeated lice bites. Where are they found and how do we get them? Lice spread through direct contact with an infested person or, less often, by indirect contact with certain infested objects. Contrary to popular belief, lice cannot jump or fly. It is also important to note that lice do not live on pets...so FIDO and MORRIS are ok. Head lice are found in hair, behind the ears and on the nape of the neck (on the back of the head where the neck meets the hairline. They mainly spread through close head-to-head contact such as hugging or embracing, for example. It is easy to understand why children are most likely to get lice. Keeping long hair tied back is a simple and effective way to prevent lice from spreading. Although less likely, sharing personal items such as baseball caps, combs, headphones, pillows, stuffed animals and clothing can also contribute to spreading lice. However, head lice cannot live without a human host for more than three days, which makes this type of indirect transmission less common. Treatment Treatment involves the use of specially formulated head lice products that usually contain an insecticide. These products usually consist of shampoos, conditioners or sprays that are applied to the site of the infestation. Speak to one of our Pharmacists for a recommendation that is safe and effective for your particular situation. In order to completely and successfully eradicate head lice, you must carefully follow the directions for use, as well as the Pharmacists’ recommendations. If an infestation is suspected, it is important that anyone who may have come into contact with the person(s) in question be notified, so that treatment mad be administered as soon as possible, if lice are confirmed. In addition to Treatment... Visually inspecting the hair under a good light source is important. Remove nits after each application, then 2, 11 and 17 days after the first treatment. To reduce the risk of re-infestation, the following measures are recommended: 1. Soak combs, brushes and hair accessories in very hot water (65C or 150F) or in a recommended lice-killing product, undiluted, for 5 to 10 minutes. 2. Wash clothing, hats, scarves, towels, bedding etc in hot water and dry on the hot cycle (for 20 minutes). Dry cleaning is also effective. Place items that cannot be washed in a sealed plastic bag for 7 to 10 days to suffocate the lice. 3. Vacuum pillows, mattresses, carpets, upholstered furniture, stuffed toys, etc. Then, dispose of the vacuum bag. We at Shoppers Drug Mart hope you and your children are enjoying the back to school time...the best years of their lives. Mark Leslie Pharmacist/Owner
One of the most important steps is to remove makeup and ensure that it has completely dissolved before cleansing and toning skin. This will leave your skin feeling soft and refreshed. Next, apply a Normaderm night cream to deeply hydrate the skin, this will help control the production of sebum. (Oil). Those with acne-prone skin must take extra care of their skin and never forget to cleanse and hydrate the skin, day and night. It’s also important to exfoliate the skin once a week. Choose products that are water-based, hypoallergenic and noncomedogenic. Many factors can contribute to acne; however, it’s likely that nothing impacts the skin of a woman more than the changes in hormones every month and throughout life. From an overproduction of sebum and imperfections as a teen, to loss of firmness and density during menopause, understanding how hormones affect the skin is the first step in achieving radiant skin at any age. It’s normal that during menstruation, pregnancy or menopause, women notice a few more pimples emerge, increasing the appearance of skin imperfections. During puberty, sexual hormones develop and activate the sebaceous glands, making skin oilier, which increases the possibility of clogged pores, blackheads and whiteheads, unless you take care of your skin with the right routine! So take a few minutes every morning and night just to Cleanse, Tone and Hydrate your skin. We only get one face so learning to take care of yourself early in life will allow you to reap great rewards later on! In Closing I want to thank my customers for their emails, text messages, facebook messages and cards of well wishes as I recover from my surgery. I am very humbled by the kindness and concern you have shown. Sherry Chaput Cosmetic Manager Shoppers Drug Mart Thousand Islands Mall
Well here we find ourselves in September already, can anyone ask “Where did summer go”? It is amazing how fast the summer season seems to fade away but it has been a great summer hereat Brockville’s newspaper. And now we find ourselves heading into fall and eventually winter. One of the most beautiful seasons in the 1000 Islands is Fall. It is simply gorgeous to see the trees changing color along the St. Lawrence River life just cannot any better can it? The back toschool rush is over so I hope now you can take just a few moments of me timeand relax. At KnowBrockville we are very busy. In October we will be distributing the 1st edition of the monthly “Know The Rideau” free newspaper in Perth, Smiths Falls and Merrickville. These are truly exciting times for our entire team. In the newspaper industry you here many stories about publications converting to online only so to be expanding is fantastic news. I am very confident that our Rideau issue will receive the same great response as our Brockville edition did. So until next month I hope that you enjoy reading this September issue of your KnowBrockville. Cheers Tim Sharpe Owner/Publisher
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Tickle is a 1 year old Calico Cat who loves to play while work is being done. Tickle is also the official KnowBrockville Office Cat and purrfectionist!
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2014 BROCKVILLE BEACHFEST The 2014 edition of Beachfest was held on August 24th at St. Lawrence Park and again it was a huge success. Part of the day was the giveaway of book bags and the line for book bags began at 10am even though Beachfest did not begin until 12pm. Hundreds turned out and enjoyed a day filled with fun family activities and more. There were games to play, face painting and delicious treats to eat. Photos by KnowBrockville Photographer Martha Moon
STAPLES HELPS SUPPLY LOCAL KIDS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL Brockville Staples at the 1000 Islands Mall held a bbq and cornroaston August 30th. They served up delicious food and they charged by donation. All funds raised will be donated to the Brockville Food Bank to help buy backpacks and school supplies for area children.
A locally owned business employs locally and keeps it’s revenues in the local economy.
Dustin Crowder is on a mission. The local five-year old boy with the big eyes and ready smile is determined to raise awareness and funds for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and to achieve this, Dustin is making and selling bracelets. The red and white loom bracelets are being sold for $2 each, or 3 for $5, with half of the money going to the MS Society, and the remainder to a college fund which Dustin’s family has set up for him. While Dustin is like any other five-year-old in the fact that he loves cars, books, and electronic gadgets, his everyday life experience is not. Unlike most children, Dustin deals with the fact that his mom, Alicia St.John, has MS, a debilitating neurological disease which has left her confined to a wheelchair. This is a fact which has been a reality of Dustin’s life for as long as he can remember. His mom cannot walk with him, run with him, or play with him as other kids’ moms do, yet to Dustin, this irrelevant and of absolutely no consequence. Dustin’s ability to adapt to his mother’s illness is remarkable. Alicia has suffered from MS for Dustin’s entire life, and some days with MS are better than others. The constant fluctuation of the disease is something which the family must cope with and Dustin, along with this father, Kory Crowder, has learned to handle the continual shift in their daily norm with a quiet, determined acceptance. Dustin does not crumple in the face of the disease; instead, he takes action to do what he can to help. This is where the idea of the bracelets came into play. After watching his dad conceive of and then implement an on-line auction, followed by a yard sale held at Vanier Public School in June (which raised $1000), Dustin decided to make and sell bracelets to raise money and awareness for MS. The idea was completely his own and, encouraged by his remarkable family, he began to make then. To date, Dustin has raised $400 dollars through sales of his bracelets, and he is going strong. Of course, his dad takes over the loom when the young boy gets tired, but Dustin is always there to supervise and ensure that the quality of the bracelets is up to snuff. Even at the end of the day, when his eyes start to gloss over and his body starts to slump from fatigue, this incredible child still remains happy and optimistic. He is doing something for somebody whom he adores, and it may make all the difference. Perhaps the fruits of his labour of love will help fund a cure for this insidious disease which has robbed Dustin and his family of so many things. In the end, at the close of the day, the only thing that matters is that this wonderful little boy can rest his weary head, knowing that he has done what he can to make a difference in his mom’s life, and the lives of so many others. To aide in this incredible mission of raising money for MS, orders for loom bracelets can be made by visiting Dustin’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DustinslooMS. Written by Community Journalist Laura MacPhee
Locally owned businesses keep their revenues in the Brockville economy!
Youth Speak By Leigh Bursey
Being a mother can be challenging at the best of times, but being a young, single mother can be nearly impossible without a strong support system and kind people who recognize the strength it takes to grow alongside your child and learn as you go. Many times, single mothers get a lot of bad publicity. In the non-profit housing world, the predominant users through many providers are single mothers. According to an article by canadianwomen.org, “when children are poor, it’s usually because their mother is poor. Eighty percent of all lone-parent families are headed by women. This adds up to over one million families, and they are among the poorest in the country.” Love, tolerance and acceptance are universal themes in our culture, but until someone is the product of a single parent household or is a single parent themselves, it can be very challenging for many to have a complete grasp on the overarching issues that face these families. Stigma is a hard battle to overcome, as can be poverty and the frustration of not being free to share the same experiences as your peers. When speaking with Alexis, a charming teenage mother about her trials and tribulations, she spoke candidly about the challenges she faces, but was quick to point out the incredible difference that a dedicated family member (like her grandmother) can make. “Support is incredible hard to find. People try to take advantage of me because I’m a young mom. Most people my age think ‘oh having a baby would be easy’ but it’s not. It’s a little easier for me because I have the support from my grandmother who is helping me raise my daughter.” Alexis juggles motherhood, education, and peer support thanks to a family that is accepting and nurturing, and thanks to a can-do attitude that challenges stereotypes. “There are so many days that I just want to sit and cry or pull my hair out, but my daughters smile honestly melts my heart and I’m instantly happy. I could never be mad at her. Yes I’m a young mom but young moms still need a little break and just because we get a break doesn’t mean we aren’t dedicated to our children.” Melissa is a proud mother of six year old Trinity, and though she has adjusted to life as a mommy in her mid-twenties, Melissa gave birth at seventeen. “When I found out I was expecting, nearly all of my friends disappeared. I was no longer ‘fun’, nobody invited me anywhere. I felt very alone. In those times, I had one single friend who never let me down, made sure she visited me at least once a day, sometimes spent entire days and nights with me, showing me that maybe one friend was all I needed. It seemed as if everywhere I went somebody was staring, pointing, and whispering. I was 17 years old and expecting a beautiful baby girl! I was so excited! But, like with any situation that doesn’t fit social stereotypes, I was judged quite often. I didnt let that get to me. I couldn’t wait to hold this beautiful baby, watch her grow, hold her hand, teach her, learn with her and love her unconditionally.” Megan is a single mother in her early-twenties, and the proud mother of baby Annabelle. When reflecting on this new journey in her life, Megan spoke with considerable gratitude. “I feel blessed that others see my daughters light and strength. I like to think she gets it from me. I’ve had a lot of support since becoming a single mother. Mostly from my own mother but from friends and other family members as well. It is sometimes difficult to connect with someone who doesn’t have children, because I feel like all I talk about is my child. When your children are your life it’s what’s always on your mind. Whether it is the last milestone, the next milestone or what you want for them in the future. The fact that your little one is a complete daredevil and they nearly scare you out of your shorts every time you go to the park also takes some getting used to.” When asked about her struggles, Megan explained that “as a parent you have to remind yourself that you were someone significant in this world before you brought life into this world. Having a child only makes your life more meaningful. Taking time for yourself and other adults in your life is important. As the mother of a beautiful and very tenacious little girl, there are days that I want to pull my hair out. I pray a lot, and I breath. I remind myself that whatever the problem or situation, my reaction will also affect the outcome. Staying calm is not always easy and sometimes you just have to walk away. I remind myself of her age and remember she’s still learning and challenging. She doesn’t always know. Being a single mother is a struggle no question about it, but despite losing sleep, never ending cleanups and a serious lack of privacy I wouldn’t trade it for anything.” The moral of this month’s story is that great mothers are made, and not born. They learn from doing, from making mistakes, fostering growth and jumping in with two feet. I am the proud product of a young, single mother, and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. Before we stand back in judge, we need to always remember that each and every one of us faces own our struggles and our own challenges differently, and sometimes even if it takes a little while, unexpected circumstances can lead to the greatest gifts life can grant us. So always be kind. Melissa summed the journey up perfectly, as she explained that “being a single mother has been a journey. I look forward to every chapter life has to offer our book. I was blessed with a beautiful daughter. A child who is independent, well mannered, strong willed, impatient, creative, funny and loving. I was blessed with a best friend for life.”
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For those suffering through, survivors of or families of survivors and patients Terry Fox remains a role model to look up to. After 34 years the Terry Fox Run is a yearly event that many must participate in and is a national fundraiser for Cancer Research. On September 14th hundreds of participants came out to TISS to participate in the Brockville Terry Fox Run. Over the years the Brockville group has raised over $400,000. Photos by KnowBrockville Photographer Martha Moon.
The Brockville Off Leash Dog Park BBQ was held on Sunday September 14th and by all accounts it was a huge success. The park allows dogs to run free of leashes and enjoy interacting with other dogs. The dogs were running and playing as they should be able to do and their human friends enjoyed the bbq. All support in part by PJ Pets. Photos by KnowBrockville Photographer Martha Moon.
The Habitat Restore held their 4th anniversary sale and bbq. It was an opportunity to tour the Restore store as well as enjoy a bbq and save 20% what could be better? The new showrrom is right across the parking lot from the main building. (Photos by KnowBrockville Photographer Martha Moon)
Don and Shirley Green present a $10,000 check to the Brockville Canadian Tire Jumpstart Chapter
From Your Regional Public Health Authority
Children and youth spend hours at school, recreation centres, sports fields and arenas. These spaces and places play an important role in their nutrition and health so it’s important to think about the food and beverages available there. We can think of these foods as ‘everyday’ and ‘sometimes’ foods. Everyday foods’ are the healthiest choices, suggested as those to choose most often. They include plain water for thirst and food such as vegetables, fruit, whole grains, milk and alternative products lower in fat and added sugars, and lean meats and alternatives, lower in sodium such as legumes, nuts and eggs.
The Don and Shirley Green Family Charitable Foundation have donated $10,000 to help local Brockville Children enroll in sport and recreation who couldn’t otherwise afford to play. 100% of the money raised will go directly to local Brockville Children to cover registration, equipment or travel costs for children who cannot afford to play sports. In 2013 the Brockville Canadian Tire Jumpstart chapter supported 669 children in a sport of their choice and Chapter Chair Deplaedt says we will be able to help close to 100 additional Brockville children this year thanks to Don and Shirley’s incredible generosity. To date this year Brockville’s Jumpstart chapter has supported 490 children and youth. Families can access Canadian Tire Jumpstart funds by contacting either Catherine Deplaedt at (613) 342-5841 or Making Play Possible at (613) 498-4844. More about Canadian Tire Jumpstart can be found at jumpstart.canadiantire.ca One in three Canadian families cannot afford to enroll their kids in organized sports and physical activity (Vision Critical, 2011) which means many kids are missing out on the benefits that come with organized play. Canadian Tire Jumpstart is a nationally registered charity dedicated to removing financial barriers so kids across Canada have the opportunity to get off the sidelines and into the game. Whether it’s the chance to try a sport for the very first time or to continue with a favorite physical activity, Jumpstart makes it possible for all kids to participate.
According to local statistics from the 2011 Canadian Community Health Survey, about one third of youth aged 12 to 19 years in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District reported eating five or more servings of vegetables and fruits each day. If their everyday places provided more everyday foods like vegetables and fruit and less ‘sometimes’ foods like chips, chocolates and pop it would go a long way to improve lifelong health potential. Keep reading for ideas that could make the healthy food choice the easy choice at play and at school. Making healthier choices is tough on everyone. Adults can make up to 200 eating decisions each day! It’s not any easier for hungry or thirsty children and youth to make a healthier food decision when faced with community and school vending machines that offer only ‘sometimes foods’ usually higher in added salt, sugar and fat. Data from the 2009 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey indicated that only one out of three grade 7 to 12 students reported drinking soda pop or sports drinks once or not at all in the previous seven days. Those in control of stocking vending machines, snack counters and tuck shops can meet with food suppliers, parents, administrators and Registered Dietitians to find nutritious, tasty, safe and affordable products. Discussions could include the potential to install or increase the number of water fountains. Sports events that wrap up with ‘sometimes’ foods like cookies and freezies make it difficult for children and youth to absorb and believe the lesson that healthy eating leads to healthy bodies and minds. When short on time it is easier to pick up prepared foods, often higher in added sugars, salt and fat. Try sharing the workload when planning for healthy snacks at community or school-based sporting events. Much of the food advertising we see is for highly processed foods. At home, at the grocery store, at school – encourage youth to question what they see in food marketing. Discuss why the healthier choices don’t receive the same attention. An additional way to assess children’s and youth’s food places is to consider that food need not be included in all of their everyday activities. For example using food as a reward for a job well done can begin to get food tied to mood and self-worth. Reward instead with special class or individual privileges such as an extra recess, dancing in class, making deliveries to the office, getting extra art or reading time. Another example to separate out the food connection would be to use non-food items for community or school-based fundraising. Promote literacy with book fairs, plan a flea market or sports equipment sale, charge a small admission fee to a school dance, raise funds at a ‘teachers versus students’ or ‘coaches/referees versus players’ sports game or hold a car wash to promote spirit and physical activity. “Community and sports volunteers, families, health care providers and schools can work together to make everyday food choices outside the home the normal way to go”, says Marie Traynor, Public Health Nutritionist. “We can role model healthy eating and work towards creating spaces and places that support it.” For more information contact the Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark District Health Unit’s Health Action Line at 1-800-660-5853 (613-345-5685) or visit our website at www. healthunit.org/nutrition
Former Patient Donates Welcome Bags to BGVA
As a former patient at Brockville General Hospital, Amanda Watson is giving back. Recently Amanda prepared and delivered Patient Welcome Bags to the Brockville General Volunteer Association (BGVA) to distribute to patients. Her kind act has inspired the BGVA to build the tradition, and provide them to patients who were unexpectedly admitted. The BGVA is looking for your help in contributing items such as mints, word search books, new magazines, pens, and personal items such as deodorant, hand soap, comb, toothbrushes, and hand lotion. (Submitted)
A happy Community Care and Share Committee celebrate the announcement of $77,000.00 raised during the Care and Share Golf Tournament. The funds raised support Brockville Cardiovascular Program at Brockville General Hospital as well as a portion of the proceeds support the Brockville Civitan, Kinsmen and the Lions Service Clubs.
Dagmar MacDonald, owner of Elements Fitness in Brockville, recently read about the Brockville In addition to the days event, contributions were made through General Volunteer Association’s plea for items a series of community barbeques throughout the summer, raffle for their Wee Care Baskets. tickets, a $5000 matched donation by presenting sponsor the Scotia Bank, and the overwhelming contribution of $20,000.00 “When I saw the posting on Facebook, needing made by Don and Shirley Green. help with the littlest, most innocent ones, well...I just had to. As a former nurse, I just loved being The happy faces shown from left…….. in the nursery with all of the beautiful bundles of Back Row: Court LePage Brockville Civitan Club, Mike Galbraith joy.” explains Dagmar. “We should always help Brockville Lions Club, Don Russell & Tony Piovesan Brockville where we can, even in the smallest way. It does Kinsmen Club, Candy Burkitt – Committee Member, Adrian the soul good to be of service. When you can Geraghty Tournament Chairman, and Bruce Wylie Emcee; Front uplift someone else with your gift, be it kindness Row: Carol Dunn Brockville Highland Golf Club, Nancy Brewer or fulfilling a need [such as baby items] you truly Committee Member, Cathy Thomas Brockville Highland Golf give back to yourself with fullness of heart and spirit. It just makes me happy, Club & Tournament Secretary and Joan Simon Executive Directhat’s all.” Contents of the Wee Baskets are provided to mothers in need at the tor of Brockville and District Hospital Foundation. (Submitted) Brockville General Hospital’s maternal child unit. If you would like to help this initiative, please contact Cheryl Marshall, Volunteer Manager at 613-345-5649 ext 1254. To stay up to date on hospital activities, join the conversation at www. facebook.com/brockvillegeneralhospital. (Submitted)
The Friends of Palliative Care golf tournament is one of the largest fundraising events to support local palliative care-the Brockville and District Hospice Palliative Care Service (BDHPCS) based at Brockville General Hospital. The BDHPCS promotes quality of life for people living with a life-limiting illness, and is available at both sites of the Brockville General Hospital, longterm care and retirement homes, and in-home in the community. The service is community funded and as such relies on our community to sustain the programs available. Friends of Palliative Care Golf Tournament raises $195,000 The Friends of Palliative Care Golf Committee, Co-Chaired by Dave Publow and Jim Cooper, continue to be humbled by the outpouring of support generated by the community. This top notch signature golf tournament continues to provide funds to ensure that Palliative Care Services are available for our community.
The funds raised this year brings the total amount of support raised through this tournament to an amazing $2,274,380. The committee is proud to have reached this goal and extends a heartfelt thank you to all who were part of this memorable day. (Submitted)
Fundraising Golf Tournament for Rose Garden September 22, 2014 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 pm Prescott Golf Course Golf tournament raising money for ROSE GARDEN in Brockville. An amount of 130$ a person will include the golf, carts, lunch, dinner and transportation. A silent auction will be held at Boston Pizza. Many prizes are to be given out. Investigations; What You Should Know Up Front in Order to Cover Your Back Maplehurst Manor, Maitland, 1258 County Road 2, Maitland 5-5:30pm Social 5:30-8:30pm Dinner and Speaker Caesar Salad, Beef and mushrooms in a red wine sauce served with basmati rice assorted desserts and coffee. Cash bar Presented by Melissa Seal of Templemann Menninga LLP, Kingston Hearing Help Classes 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CPHC 2235 Parkdale Avenue East, Brockville Hearing Help Care Classes for individuals 55+ on Fridays commencing Sept. 26 -Dec. 5, 10am to noon. $45.00 registration fee. Nine classes in total. For more info call Sue Baker at 613-498-3933. CRCA 50th Anniversary Celebration – Outdoor Movie Night 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Mac Johnson Wildlife Area 4649 Debruge Road, Brockville FREE ADMISSION! Come out and enjoy an outdoor movie with the family at Mac Johnson Wildlife Area. To celebrate the CRCA’s 50th anniversary this year we thought it would be fun to show a movie from 1964 – Mary Poppins.
Line Dancing @ Legion 10:00 am – 11:00 am Brockville Legion - 180 Park Street Line Dancing Tuesday’s 1 – 2pm Wednesday’s 10am — 11am Open to the Public Senior Fitness Exercise classes (Chair Fitness) 9:30 am – 11:00 am Brockville Legion 180 Park Street. Tuesday’s 9:30 – 11:00am Thursday’s 9:30 – 11:00am <Chair Fitness> Open to the Public
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Karaoke @ Legion @ Brockville Legion 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm Brockville Legion - 180 Park Street Bar Available (19+) Music and words provided by Karaoke
Friday Lunch @ Brockville Legion - 12noon to 1pm - Open to the public $8.00
Youth Darts @ Brockville Legion 180 Park Street, Brockville Saturday’s 9am-11am OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Celebrating Wellness – A Mind, Body, Spirit Fair (3rd Annual) 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Quality Royal Brock Hotel & Conference Centre - 100 Stewart Boulevard. Natural Presence Magazine & New Leaf Wellness Presents: The 3rd Annual Celebrating Wellness – Body, Mind, Spirit Fair. Saturday, October 4th 10am-5pm Quality Hotel Royal Brock 100 Stewart Blvd, Brockville, ON Wellness Products and Services, Gluten Free Snacks, Healing Sessions, Readings, Crystals and so much More! Come get a reading, sample some products, start your Christmas shopping, meet heart centered entrepreneurs, and enter to win some very generous and amazing gifts from our vendors! See you there! Admission is FREE to the public. Donations to the Leeds & Grenville Interval House are warmly appreciated.
ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST @ Brockville Legion 8:30 am – 11:00 am ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST October Brockville Legion 180 Park Street $8.00 Adults, $5.00 Children between 4 and 8 years old, Children Under 3 FREE —Come Join us for breakfast —– Bingo at the Legion (October) @ Brockville Legion 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm BINGO at the Legion Every Sunday in October Open to the Public Games start at 6:15pm Upstairs Hall
Senior Fitness Exercise classes @ Brockville Legion - 9:30 am – 11:00 am Senior Fitness Exercise classes Tuesday’s 9:30 – 11:00am Thursday’s 9:30 – 11:00am <Chair Fitness> Open to the Public
Bingo @ Brockville Legion 180 Park Street, Brockville Every Sunday in October Open to the Public Games start at 6:15pm Upstairs Hall Senior Fitness Exercise classes @ Brockville Legion - 9:30 am – 11:00 am - Senior Fitness Exercise classes - Tuesday’s 9:30 – 11:00am Thursday’s 9:30 – 11:00am <Chair Fitness> Open to the Public Line Dancing @ Brockville Legion - 10:00 am – 11:00 am Line Dancing Tuesday’s 1 – 2pm - Wednesday’s 10am — 11am Open to the Public Senior Fitness Exercise classes (Chair Fitness) @ Brockville Legion - Senior Fitness Exercise classes Tuesday’s 9:30 – 11:00am Thursday’s 9:30 – 11:00am <Chair Fitness> Open to the Public Friday Lunch @ Legion @ Brockville Legion —Friday Lunch — Every Friday in October 12noon to 1pm, Open to the public $8.00
Line Dancing @ Brockville Legion 10:00 am – 11:00 am Line Dancing Tuesday’s 1 – 2pm Wednesday’s 10am — 11am Open to the Public Senior Fitness Exercise classes (Chair Fitness) @ Brockville Legion - 9:30 am – 11:00 am Senior Fitness Exercise classes Tuesday’s 9:30 – 11:00am Thursday’s 9:30 – 11:00am <Chair Fitness> Open to the Public Friday Lunch @ Brockville Legion Every Friday in October 12noon to 1pm, Open to the public - $8.00 Bingo at the Legion (October) @ Brockville Legion 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm BINGO at the Legion Every Sunday in October Open to the Public Games start at 6:15pm Upstairs Hall
STORIES FROM THE STACKS BROCKVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BY: KATHY COLWELL September 2014 BACK TO SCHOOL
Dancing Dinos Go to School, by Sally Lucas is available in Ebook and book formats. I hope there is something here to help you hit the ground running for the new school year. Have a happy fall! Next time I’ll share some canning recipes and how-to’s to preserve some flavours of summer.
For me, nothing marks the winding down of summer more clearly than my annual (at least for the past 6 years) exodus to western Ontario to deliver offspring and/or their possessions to various university campuses. Many of you, who are not yet at this stage, probably mark this time by shopping for fresh school supplies and favourite new jeans and back packs. I’d like to share some books and articles with you to help make the transition easier or, at least, give you a fresh perspective. Current issues of many of the MAGAZINES at the Brockville Public Library have helpful hints for the myriad transitions that come with the approach of fall. Seventeen magazine offers up everything from back-to-school shopping wish lists to ideas about overcoming insecurity and coping with stress. It’s not too late to prepare for the first day of school with some of their fashion, makeup and nail styling ideas! Get ideas for healthy snacks and lunches, anything from fun, fast and healthy breakfasts to super smoothies to fast dinners in Vegetarian Times, Weight Watchers Magazine, Cooking Light, Canadian Living and Martha Stewart. Clean Eating offers up a list of the 12 “best” cookbooks to help expand your meal repertoire while heading into a new season. For this time of transition O Mag has something for everyone. From helping your young child cope with a fear of haircuts to assisting your teen to cope with change and your university students to tackle debt. With all these potential stress triggers there are also ideas for improving the way we all sleep! (Martha Stewart has something to say on this topic too!) Financially speaking, Canadian Living has suggestions for what kids need to know for the jobs of tomorrow and Chatelaine offers guidance on improving spending habits so you can save. For those of you attending UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE, or supporting someone who is, the following titles may answer questions and relieve anxiety. Most of the titles are self-explanatory: Canadian University Scholarship Handbook by Brian Harris University Planning for Canadians for Dummies by Caryn Rosen Mladen The Canadian Campus Companion: everything you need to know about college and university by Erin Millar GED Canada: High School Equivalency Exam by Christopher Smith LSAT Study Guide 2014: test prep and practice for the LSAT by Kyle Singhal Being Perfect by Anna Quindlen is a quick little read that encourages us to question why we make the choices we do---to please others and be “perfect” or to honestly express our wants/needs. The pursuit of excellence can be admirable but, when taken too far, can do more to bring us down than raise us up! More Money than Brains: why schools suck, college is crap, & idiots think they’re right by Laura Penny, available in Ebook and book format. If you are currently contributing to your child’s postsecondary education, as I am (x 3), I am not sure if the timing is right for us to read this book. On the other hand, we are told not to take ourselves too seriously so it might be just the time to read a humorous perspective on the educational establishment. The following titles may help you be pre-emptive with some potential SCHOOL ISSUES: How to Detect Developmental Delay and What to do Next: practical interventions for home and school, by Mary Mountstephen, provides practical approaches for parents and teachers to identify and address developmental delays. Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety: a workbook for overcoming anxiety at home, at school, and everywhere else, by Christopher Willard, is directed toward young adults and contains effective strategies to help cope with anxiety, it’s triggers and it’s symptoms. The End of Molasses Classes: getting our kids unstuck: 101 extraordinary solutions for parents and teachers by Ron Clark… the title says it all---ideas to help re-energize teachers and their classrooms. The Book Whisperer: awakening the inner reader in every child, by Donalyn Miller, includes not only strategies to inspire kids to read but also a list of books proven to be kid favourites. No Kidding about Bullying: 125 ready-to-use activities to help kids manage anger, resolve conflicts, build empathy, and get along, by Naomi Drew, the title speaks for itself. Whether at school or work, the SNACKS/MEALS we choose can greatly impact our day. These two titles may help you keep a spring in your step when you need it most. Snacktastic: 150-calorie snacks that keep you satisfied, edited by Shaun Chavis, contains over 100 recipes, some gluten-free and dairy-free, to satisfy creamy, crunchy, sweet or savory cravings. The Robin Takes 5 Cookbook for Busy Families, by Robin Miller available in Ebook Format, has over 200 recipes, with 5 Ingredients or less, for Breakfasts, School Lunches and AfterSchool Snacks. Last, but definitely not least, here are a few titles to help whet the appetites of the younger set for the new academic year: Dinosaur starts school, by Pamela Duncan Edwards. I love school!, by Hans Wilhelm First day at school, by Monica Hughes (part of a series of “firsts”)
“King” was in today for a nail trim & a treat (you can see dads hand & the treats enticing King to look up lol…) “King” & his owners are taking advantage of the $20.00 nail trims the Brockville Animal Hospital. Brockville Animal Hospital donated this fee and all nail trimming fees until September 19th to the Bark For Life. Shown in this photo are Margaret, King and our VA, Rebecca
Read To Your Children - They will learn a lot more than you may think “Emergent literacy skills” are skills that babies, toddlers, and preschoolers need to learn so that they are ready for reading and writing when they start school. These skills include vocabulary, book-handling skills, story-telling skills, scribbling and drawing, recognizing print and understanding what it is for, and singing and rhyming. When you read with your child every day, you are helping your child to develop strong emergent literacy and language skills. It can also help teach them about story structure, sequencing, and rhyming. How you read makes a difference too. Don’t just read the words. Pause a lot to notice what your child is interested in and to talk about the pictures and the story. Ask questions like; Who is in this story? What is the problem? What will happen next? Read the same story many times and talk about different things each time. Point out the words and the pictures. Make sound effects and funny voices. Children can learn lots of new words from books. They also learn to listen in a way that TV and computer games can never teach. Remember too that you are a role model for your child; if you read and show that you care about reading, your child learns that reading is important. Children who are read to are more likely to pick up books themselves and read for themselves. We want children to love books, so never force your child to read. Books with flaps and things to touch and move can be great for reluctant readers. Reading aloud to children is the single most important activity for laying the foundation for literacy and learning. But rhymes, poems, songs, crayons, clay, painting, menus, and signs can play a role as well. The key is for you to share these activities with your child and talk about them. Read to your child! Talk to your child! Then read and talk some more! You will be setting your child up for success at school and in life. If you are concerned about your child’s speech and language development, call the Language Express Preschool Speech System at 1-888-503-8885 / 613-283-2742. A speech-language assessment can identify your child’s strengths and needs, and can help you prepare your child for success in communicating, reading and writing. For more information, check out our website: www.languageexpress.ca
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On September 6th Pennington’s held their customer appreciation day. The day was filled with great savings as well as many smiles for customers as well as the great staff at Pennington’s. Pennington’s will have many great sales coming up in the next few months so watch KnowBrockville for information on these upcoming sales.
Eye On Politics - Leigh Bursey
George Smitherman’s tragedies have been very public, and a part of his presentation shed light on mental health and overcoming extreme sadness with cameras on. He highlighted how he was “lucky enough to have politics find” him. Believing that “independence and authenticity are kissing cousins” he hammered home that “In your darkest moments, it is easy to feel like you are alone. In your darkest moments with the media watching, it is impossible to feel alone because so many are there to reach out to you.” This week, as we reflect on Suicide Prevention Awareness Day, let us remember those who we have lost because what they were became who they were, as opposed to what they offered the world. This conference was a tremendous learning opportunity, and I was grateful to take part. Just as I hope organizations like this, community agencies like the Canadian Mental Health Association, Leeds Grenville Mental Health, the Brockville Queer-Straight Alliance, and a plethora of others continue to grow, prosper, and be accessible to the many citizens who need them.
Out To Win Conference 2014 - Toronto This past weekend I attended the “Out To Win” conference in Toronto at Ryerson University. The two day workshop focused on LGBTQ candidates and allies, and how to better focus arguments over gender equity issues, and deliver results. The free conference included a number of scenarios, guest speakers, and additional programming to help candidates of all stripes, government levels, and sexual orientations to better understand the issues facing the LGBTQ community, and frame the debate in a context that would better represent the current issues, challenges, and opportunities that the movement is facing. As a proud advocate for my local LGBTQ community, I personally saw this conference as a great networking opportunity, and a chance to learn from others and borrow best practices. The non-profit organization ProudPolitics offered the workshop in association with the City of Toronto, and Ryerson University. ProudPolitics is Canada’s only multipartisan LGBTIQ+ organization aimed at diversifying the face and voice of Canada’s politics by increasing civic-engagement in the LGBTIQ+ community and by helping emergent openly LGBTIQ+ leaders realize their potential to serve and win elections to all orders of government through candidate support, fundraising, networking, and outreach. The program spoke in detail about leveraging assets and platforms to develop solutions to issues, expand revenue and foster new relationships. It was an important take-away from the sessions that as allies, advocates, and candidates with possible lived experience, that we don’t let the issues become our essence, as strong campaigns have multiple issues. Great presentations by such noteworthy speakers as (former Deputy Premier of Ontario, the first openly gay MPP in Toronto’s history, and Toronto mayoral candidate) George Smitherman, highlighted the need to determine strategic value of conversations about gender-based policy, and the challenges of being the “pro-gay candidate” in spite of a well developed platform. Recognizing that there is no way to represent all viewpoints, and acknowledging that assumptions about political affiliations will only add a distraction, we need to fous on engaging people, being the “go-to” person, and escaping terms like “wedge issue” and “fringe politics.” In terms of issue framing, there was tremendous emphasis on leveraging negative press to talk about more important issues as part of a clearly defined agenda, redirecting press to advance concerns as opposed to allowing it to pigeon-hold a campaign, using controversy as an opportunity for leadership, and create relationships with other diverse communities that often face scrutiny.
To learn more about ProudPolitics, visit them online at proudpolitics.org.
Special Guest and Event Raise $2800 for Friends for Autism
Recently, greater Tincap area financial planning group Timothy Ross and Associates hosted a very special fundraiser for local non-proft group, Friends for Autism. The event featured former Liberal Party of Canada leadership contestant, commercial lawyer and autism advocate, David Bertschi speak about his experiences with autism as a volunteer and attorney. Visiting from Ottawa-Orleans, David spoke at great length about the struggles many families face, and how the legal system can help. David also brought insight from his experiences running a grassroots national campaign, and meeting people from all over Canada. Master of Ceremonies, Leigh Bursey, who both works for Timothy Ross and Associates and was an outside sponsor of the event (along with the 1000 Islands Mall, who donated the meeting room space) was encouraged that his close friend Bertchi was willing to make the trip to Brockville and share his experiences as a way to raise money and awareness for this very important local group. The event featured a silent auction with over forty items up for grabs, words of welcome by both federal Member of Parliament for Leeds and Grenville Gord Brown, and Member of Provincial Parliament Steve Clark. Following David`s presentation, Friends for Autism Executive Director April Kuhlmann presented Bertschi was a special award-style certificate, thanking him for sharing of his time. When all donations were collected, ticket sales were counted, and silent auction items were paid for, the event grossed well over $2700.00 which will go directly back into our community to help families dealing with autism take better advantage of the tools and programs available to them. To learn more about other community events that Timothy Ross and Associates will be hosting, check them out online at timothyross.com, and be sure to join them for the Paws For Ethan Charity Bachelor and Bachelorette Auction (ROUND TWO) taking place on Thursday, September 25th at the Keystorm Pub. $10 to attend. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Paws for Ethan campaign. From left to right: Timothy Ross, Leigh Bursey, April Kuhlmann, and David Bertschi. Photo courtesy of Annie Francois.
5 Questions with Captain George’s
Q. Why did you settle on a Captain George’s? A. The batter was light and crispy and not like any fish I’d had before. I just loved the fish. Q. So, the secret is in the batter? A. That’s what I thought at first. Actually, the secret is in the cooking method. We cook the fish using the same method that’s used in British Fish N’ Chips shops. We batter the fish, fry it and serve it.....right away. Customers comment on how the fish is not greasy at all. That’s a direct result of our cooking method and the high temperature we cook at. Q. Is there a downside to this method? A. You need skilled line cooks. The whole process is a little more labour intensive but the extra effort is worth it. Q. What else is on your menu? A. We have salads, chicken souvlaki, gyros, hamburgers, chicken fingers, shrimp, scallops, clams and more......The souvlaki and hamburgers are a huge hit. Q. What kind of fish do you sell? A. Haddock, Cod and Halibut. We get our halibut in 3 pound fletches and cut it into smaller portions in house. Our haddock is a 6 ounce portion and our most popular seller. It’s a big piece of fish.
August 14 was Miracle Treat Day at all Dairy Queen locations. DQ donated $1.00 from each blizzard sold to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and in this area it will be going to CHEO to help the children when they need it most. On hand today was also members of the Brockville Fire Fighters who were helping out behind the counter, Sparky and even MPP Steve Clark dropped by for lunch.
The Ottawa Senators Hometown Tour stopped in Brockville today. It was a great chance for local Brockville fans to have some fun and get up and close with some Senator’s players. There were hockey related activities for all to enjoy as well as the opportunity to get an autograph. There was a huge turnout. Photos by KnowBrockville Photographer Martha Moon
The 2014 Tune Your Ride Tour, a bicycle-powered music tour, took four folk musicians from Brockville to Toronto in August. They covered nearly 400 kilometres by bicycle, with all instruments and a full sound system. They made a stop in Brockville this evening at Hardy Park. Band Members are Abigail Lapell, Ben Hermann, Jessica Moore and Great James. They are four Toronto-based folk musicians that travelled on bike from Brockville to Port Hope and home to Toronto. They carry all of their instruments, equipment and personal items on their bikes during the tour. All of their instruments and equipment is powered by two stationary bicycles that are rode during their performance by band members and/or the general public.
Frosh Week @ St. Lawrence College Brockville
Make the Healthy Food Choice the Easy Food Choice at Play and at School Children and youth spend hours at school, recreation centres, sports fields and arenas. These spaces and places play an important role in their nutrition and health so it’s important to think about the food and beverages available there. We can think of these foods as ‘everyday’ and ‘sometimes’ foods. Everyday foods’ are the healthiest choices, suggested as those to choose most often. They include plain water for thirst and food such as vegetables, fruit, whole grains, milk and alternative products lower in fat and added sugars, and lean meats and alternatives, lower in sodium such as legumes, nuts and eggs. According to local statistics from the 2011 Canadian Community Health Survey, about one third of youth aged 12 to 19 years in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District reported eating five or more servings of vegetables and fruits each day. If their everyday places provided more everyday foods like vegetables and fruit and less ‘sometimes’ foods like chips, chocolates and pop it would go a long way to improve lifelong health potential. Keep reading for ideas that could make the healthy food choice the easy choice at play and at school. Making healthier choices is tough on everyone. Adults can make up to 200 eating decisions each day! It’s not any easier for hungry or thirsty children and youth to make a healthier food decision when faced with community and school vending machines that offer only ‘sometimes foods’ usually higher in added salt, sugar and fat. Data from the 2009 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey indicated that only one out of three grade 7 to 12 students reported drinking soda pop or sports drinks once or not at all in the previous seven days. Those in control of stocking vending machines, snack counters and tuck shops can meet with food suppliers, parents, administrators and Registered Dietitians to find nutritious, tasty, safe and affordable products. Discussions could include the potential to install or increase the number of water fountains. Sports events that wrap up with ‘sometimes’ foods like cookies and freezies make it difficult for children and youth to absorb and believe the lesson that healthy eating leads to healthy bodies and minds. When short on time it is easier to pick up prepared foods, often higher in added sugars, salt and fat. Try sharing the workload when planning for healthy snacks at community or school-based sporting events.
On August 22nd there was an ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Executives at Brockville General Hospital accepted the challenge and included Tony Weeks (President & CEO), Steve Read (VP & CFO) and Cameron McLennan (VP & CHRO) to the cold challenge in support of ALS. They were all good sports and many BGH staff took the opportunity to watch the event.
Leeds and Grenville Interval House had its first Annual Golf Tournament on August 22nd at the Prescott Golf Club. Walter Gretzky as both a player and a dignitary made it all the more enjoyable. Photos by KnowBrockville photographer, Don R. Corneil
Much of the food advertising we see is for highly processed foods. At home, at the grocery store, at school – encourage youth to question what they see in food marketing. Discuss why the healthier choices don’t receive the same attention. Another example to separate out the food connection would be to use non-food items for community or school-based fundraising. Promote literacy with book fairs, plan a flea market or sports equipment sale, charge a small admission fee to a school dance, raise funds at a ‘teachers versus students’ or ‘coaches/referees versus players’ sports game or hold a car wash to promote spirit and physical activity. “Community and sports volunteers, families, health care providers and schools can work together to make everyday food choices outside the home the normal way to go”, says Marie Traynor, Public Health Nutritionist. “We can role model healthy eating and work towards creating spaces and places that support it.”
The Comfort Inn in Brockville recently completed some expansion and it looks great. I had an opportunity to view the new additions and I must say I was very impressed. When you first walk in the amazing front reception area is beautiful and welcoming. Likewise, the breakfast dining area is equally welcoming and warm. Part of the expansion included an indoor swimming pool which makes you just want to jump right on in. There is now a large meeting room that is available for those business meetings that you may need just little extra room for.