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Community Connections Page 20 June/July 2013 A Look at Rosemere By Marge McCord June and July are two of the nicest months of the year. June takes in Fathers’ Day, and this year our town will have the honour of welcoming the Canadian Peony Exhibition. At that time, peonies will be in full bloom on the new pennants enhancing our territory. These pennants can be purchased at the town hall and municipal library. They are produced from a translucent weatherresistant fabric. Poles and wall supports can also be purchased. Another interesting annual event is the Rosemere Secret Gardens Tour on Sunday, July 14. Tickets are available and on the day of the tour you will receive a map, etc. There will also be music to add a note to the harmony of the town’s gardens. Profits from this event are donated to Les Petits Plaisirs, a respite care organization. Many other things will be taking place – swimming, tennis, etc. You can even sail down the river on a motorized pontoon boat for 90 minutes with a native interpreter, criss-crossing history and ecology. There is also an evening cruise on Fridays and Saturdays during July and August. For further information please call Eco-Nature at 459-622-8050. A reservation is necessary for all boat outings. Volunteering is a great way to spend one’s time. The money raised or time given helps many people and organizations. High school teenagers are also giving of their time and going to shelters in Montreal to help feed the needy. Each year, there are seven municipalities – each choosing their volunteer of the year. The municipalities are Blainville, Rosemere, Lorraine, Bois de Filion and Ste-Anne-des Plaines. This year’s volu n t e e r f o r Rosemere is Lucille Tetreault, a long-time resident who is still doing her thing w i t h t h e Rosemere Volunteer Services. On Wednesday, April 24, the seven chosen were feted at the Lorraine Cultural Centre with their guests and a cocktail party took place. Our congratulations go out to Lucille. She deserves it. Each volunteer of the year received a special pin and a plaque. On Thursday, May 30, the Rosemere Volunteer Services held their Annual General Meeting with reports, the introduction of new members and the slate of officers for the new year. The boutique closed on May 30, and will reopen in September. Lunch was served after the meeting. The 47 th Canadian Ski Marathon February 9-10, Started as a Centennial Project, 47 years ago, the Canadian Ski Marathon (160 km long) was successfully organized as a unique, two day event of Cross Country Ski Participation for five year olds and over. Some actually do the whole distance and sleep in the snow. Numerous residents in the Rosemere, Lorraine areas continue to participate over the years. Pat Donvito (former Councillor for Rosemere), and Bill Pollock (School Commissioner for Sir Wilfred Laurier) won the Silver medal for Jim Quarles’ Memorial Trophy this year. Sue Quarles was on a team that won the Bronze. Henry Andres formerly from Lorraine was on the team as well. Another team of participants, also formerly from Rosemere, Peter and Don DeGroot and Evan Hazel came all the way from BC. While the Federal Government wants to celebrate Canada’s 150 th in 2017 with some new events and ideas, it would be nice if they supported what has been going on for 47 years. Sadly at Christmas time one of the key supporters of the long time CSM supporters, Leo Weiss from Lorraine, passed away suddenly. Leo along with his wife Marianne encouraged many to participate in this event. Thanks to Sue Quarles for the above. Sympathies Our sympathy goes to Carla Stapensea and family in the loss of her husband and their father, Roc, for many years a resident of Rosemere. Thomas Wallace, long-time resident of Rosemere before he moved to Beaconsfield, passed away. Our sympathy goes to his wife, Alice, his three children and three grandchildren. You have probably heard of people having cortisone shots. In case you did not know, it is a compound extracted from the cortex of the adrenal gland of animals or produced synthetically and used in treatment of diseases such as arthritis. It is also given orally. Last but not least: this paper may cease publication in a year due to lack of funding from provincial government organization. All of the people working on the paper are volunteers but the printing of it is not free. The committee in charge have talked about fundraising and are looking for ideas. If you come up with something, please call me at 450-437-5231 and I will pass your ideas on. Many thanks, Marge.
Community Connections Page 21 June/July 2013 Unhealthy Foods By Glenda Esguerra Paravie. Personal Fitness Specialist Let’s highlight some strategies to clean up your diet. Saturated fats found in whole milk, full-fat cheese and butter increase the level of bad cholesterol that is harmful to your arteries. Try to replace these with healthy unsaturated fats found in plant foods like nuts or avocados, for example. Drinking alcohol can raise the good cholesterol level and diminish the risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s Heel spurs: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Prevention Dr Martin Scutt, podiatrist & clinician at UQTR A heel spur is a calcium deposit on the underside of the heel bone. It is most often associated with a mechanical problem involving the structural alignment of the foot or walking gait abnormalities. Heel spurs can be characterized by intermittent or chronic pain, which is usually worse in the morning or when first standing after periods of rest. Many patients describe the pain of heel spurs as a “knife or pin sticking into the bottom of their feet,” when they first stand up in the morning. As the pain worsens, heel pain can be present even while not weight-bearing. Causes of Heel Spurs Risk factors for heel spurs include a structural abnormality in the foot (including flat feet or high arches), gait abnormality, prolonged periods of jogging or running on hard surfaces, excess weight or obesity, poorly fitted or badly worn shoes , or shoes lacking proper arch support . Treatments for heel spurs and associated conditions include ice and rest, custom-made orthotics, antiinflammatory medications, shoe recommendations and cortisone injections. Prevention of Heel Spurs You can prevent heel spurs by wearing well-fitting shoes with shock-absorbent soles, choosing appropriate shoes for each physical activity; warming up and doing stretching exercises before each activity. It is also important to avoid wearing shoes with excessive wear on the heels and soles. It is best not to ignore any foot pain. Consult one of our podiatrists if you experience a burning sensation in the ball of your foot that is not improving even with a change in footwear and a reduction in the activities that may cause stress to your feet. At Clinique Podiatrique Rive Nord (est. 1998) , all our care is provided by podiatrists regardless of the nature of your problem. We are extremely proud of our fee schedule which allows our services to be accessed by a wider population. Our team consisting of four podiatrists is dedicated to disease. But the key is drinking in moderation. Drinking moderately means 1 drink per day for women, and 2 drinks per day for men. Now take a look at your refrigerator and cupboards. Try to eliminate processed foods. This isn’t easy at all. The key is to try to have handy foods that don’t have a long list of ingredients. The closer to a single ingredient a food item is, the better. Next is sugar. We eat far too much sugar for our own good. This increases our risk for heart diseases. On the average, we consume about 400 calories, easily, per day, which is about 30 teaspoons. It is recommended by the American Heart Association that women should only have 6 teaspoons and 9 teaspoons for men daily. Another strategy is to diminish our daily consumption of salt. Unfortunately we get most of our salt from prepackaged foods and breads. What’s recommended is 1 teaspoon of salt per day. But most of us get up to 50% more. Be mindful of the few strategies mentioned here, and you should see a difference in your weight loss battle. Let me know what you think. For any questions, please feel free to contact me. providing a high level of patient care and service with a work schedule that accommodates even the busiest of individuals and families. We are pleased to inform you that the vast majority of our new patients are referred to us by other patients or health practitioners. Thank you for your trust. Dr Martin Scutt, podiatrist For more information or to make an appointment please call (450) 979-0303 (260 Grande Cote, Rosemere near the train station).
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