| Agriculture Alliance: The labeling maze
But as consumers look at the labels on foods, they will notice that labels carry a wide variety of labels. The same label on two products may not mean the same thing. This is because food manufacturers, grocery stores and trade and health organizations are developing symbol programs to promote “better for you" products and help consumers make healthier choices. Front-of-the pack labels are called call outs. Typically, the call outs focus on nutrients to avoid. Front-of-the pack call outs yell “lower in sodium, nonfat, no transfats, low calorie, sugar free, no cholesterol," among other things. This doesn't help Americans who have become the most overfed and yet undernourished country in the world. The problem with using the call-out labeling is that although it tells you what is not in the package, it doesn't tell you what is in the package.
Sunday Chat - Dreaming of a tennis academy
Honorary secretary of Tennis Jamaica, Christine Gore (centre), poses with tennis players Monique Hanson (left), Jahvair Mullings (second left), Shantal Blackhood (second right) and Orick Angus at the Eric Bell Tennis Centre. LeVaughn Flynn, Staff Reporter She quit her law practice in late 2005 to take up the full-time non-paying duties as honorary secretary of Tennis Jamaica. Two years after trading her suits for casual tank tops and flip-flops, Christine Gore says she achieves a satisfaction that compensates for the absence of a cheque on the 25th of each month. Of course, her decision was a well-thought-out one. With husband and president of Tennis Jamaica, Phillip Gore, agreeing to pick up the extra bills, the Gores delved into sports administration with a goal of revamping local tennis.
Grief-stricken? How to deal with pet death
Losing a pet is a subject most pet owners never want to think about, but unfortunately must deal with at some point. I personally had to deal with the loss of two dogs, both more than six years ago. I can honestly say that I have never gotten over it — I've just gotten used to it. Even though one of my beautiful dogs, Shiner, was riddled with cancer, and my other best friend, Hampton, lived to a miraculous 20 years old, there was never a right time to say goodbye. I feel it is so important to let people who are connected to their beloved pets know that this kind of loss is, in most cases, equal to losing a family member. Because, after all, pets are a part of families, aren't they? There are people out there, like wonderful Dr. Stephanie LaFarge, featured in our segment, who are there for you 24/7 to help you cope with this devastating loss.
'No-kill' definition will vary at shelters
Feral cats and very sick or unadoptable animals often will be euthanized By Connie Bloom Beacon Journal staff writer Published on Saturday, Feb 23, 2008 The term ''no kill'' among animal shelters is very much in vogue now, but all too often full of empty promise. The buzzword evokes good things for homeless dogs and cats and is a magnet for increased traffic and, therefore, donations to shelters that make the claim, but bad things still can be happening behind closed doors. Almost any outfit can claim to be ''no kill'' by skewing its definitions, and therefore, statistics. ''It's your interpretation versus my interpretation,'' said Sarah Aitken of One of a Kind Pets Spay and Neuter Clinic. ''That leaves room for all kinds of things.'' It's an issue worth closer examination, and in this case was prompted by a question from reader Paulette Beachy of North Canton, devoted mom to a beautiful tricolor mixed-breed rescue named Katie, who demands a massage upon arising every morning: ''I am semiretired and would love to help as a volunteer at a no-kill shelter.
Nonprofits win grants totalin g $46,700
Rochester Area Community Foundation and the Wayne County Community Endowment announce the award of 12 grants to organizations. The grants, which total $46,700, are from a variety of funds established specifically to benefit Wayne County citizens. The checks will be presented to representatives of the organizations at a reception on December 6, 3:45 - 5 p.m. at the Reliant Community Credit Union located at 10 Benton Place in Sodus. Literacy Volunteers of Wayne County will receive $3300. They uses volunteers to help improve the literacy skills of adults. This grant will go towards increasing outreach efforts to increase awareness of this service among Wayne County residents. Scarlet Thread Ministries will get $2500. This grant was sought to support the continued operation of the Mill Street Youth Center in Sodus and the expansion of similar youth services to the Walworth Macedon Youth Project.
Local woman reflects on baking glory
I really enjoy the 4-H exhibits that the kids put up," said Cooper. "It is great that young kids are interested in farming, foods and stuff like that. It is a very educational experience and a great time." It is estimated that nearly a half million people will come out for the 92nd annual Pennsylvania Farm Show at the Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. The eight day event is the country's largest indoor agricultural exposition, featuring nearly 8,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 270 commercial exhibitors. "The stage is set to showcase the best of Pennsylvania agriculture, our state's number one industry," said Dennis Wolff, Agriculture Secretary. "One of the great things about the Farm Show is that it offers such a broad spectrum of events, competitions and educational activities that everyone can find something that appeals to their interests, from livestock shows to wine tasting to cooking events." This years theme is "Presenting Pennsylvania Agriculture, New Ideas for New Markets" and the show will help to highlight how the face of Pennsylvania agriculture is changing and how the industry has been forced to adapt.
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