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Wednesday, August 23, 2006 · Page 14 From: Her Desk Drawer Spice up this mild-flavoured vegetable with a new take on fries. For spicier fries, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning blend. 1 lb . . . . .Ontario Parsnips 1-1/2 tsp .olive oil 1 tsp . . . . .Cajun or Tex Mex seasoning blend . . . . . . . .Salt . . . . . . . .Salsa or your favourite dipping sauce Cajun Parsnip Fries Bake in 375oF oven, stirring once or twice, until golden and tender, 15 to 25 minutes. Toss with remaining oil, seasoning, and salt to taste. Serve with dipping sauce. Peel parsnips and cut into French-fry-size pieces. Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Toss with 1 tsp of the oil; spread out in single layer. CANCER CENTRE DONATION ­ The McGregor Music Festival committee recently donated a cheque for $11,000 to the Cancer Centre Foundation. The committee raised the money during the 17th annual festival on June 11. Nancy Gibbons of the Cancer Centre Foundation accepted the cheque. 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Home Helpers provide light housekeeping services such as vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, mopping floors, laundry and making beds. If you need the assistance of others to remain healthy, safe and independent, this program could help you. For more information, call the VON at 254-4866. YMCA NEWS ­ Our Fall Program schedule will be out in September. Session 1 classes begin October 2 and go until December 8. Look for Babysitting, Home Alone and Safe, and First Aid classes along with our Karate, Fun N Games, Indoor Soccer, and Basketball classes in Essex. We are also accepting resumes for Program Instructor Positions until the end of August. Please fax to (519) 776-6852 or mail to 35 Victoria Ave. Essex, ON N8M 1M4 HARROW PARADE ­ Look for the Harrow Care-A-Van and the Essex Care-A-Van in the upcoming Harrow Parade on Saturday Sept 2nd . The parade starts at noon and zigzags through the town of Harrow, ending at the Harrow Fair Grounds. 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Follow these tips when purchasing nutritional supplements: · Buy only from reputable companies; avoid discount store brands. · Read the technical literature on the product ... science or hype? · Choose food-based natural sources, whenever possible. · Check them out with studies such as Consumer Reports. · If it's not a multivitamin, know the Recommended Daily Intake and follow it. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is important. But taking quality nutritional supplements is health insurance. You supplement your body with what is lacking. It is what you can do every day to help ensure a high quality of life, full of energy and vitality!" Students invited to health discussion Come and Enjoy this Annual Mexican Themed Festival · · Lots of Entertainment Delicious Traditional Food · NO ADMISSION CHARGE Hosted by Sponsored in part by Migrant Worker Community Program High school students and anyone concerned about health problems facing kids today are invited to a discussion hosted by Dash Phenomenon. The event takes place at 660 Ouellette Avenue, 2nd Floor, Windsor, Friday, Sept. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information or to register, call 519-562-2662 or email lizzy@dashvillhealth.com