IOPP investigating body found on shore near South Baymouth

by Neil Zacharjewicz
SOUTH BAYMOUTH - Police are investigating the appearance of a body 
that washed ashore near South Baymouth.
According to Dave Lalonde, Detective Sergeant with the Ontario 
Provincial Police (OPP), a body was located washed ashore on the 
afternoon of Saturday, October 26 by a local resident who contacted 
police. As of press time, the OPP were unable to confirm the 
identity, the age or gender of the body, and Det. Sgt. Lalonde did 
indicate the OPP are still attempting to identify the corpse. A 
post-mortem was to be conducted on Monday, October 28 in Sudbury, and 
more details are expected to be released later this week.

World renowned nutritionist visits Manitoulin

by Cheryl Waugh
MANITOULIN ---It's a scene every parent or child care worker has 
witnessed - the toddler sitting in her high chair trying to hand back 
the food she doesn't want, and instead drops the food on the floor, 
much to the dismay and frustration of the parent.
That common display of the difficulties that can occur when trying to 
feed a child drew knowing giggles, and ah-uhs, when it was shown as 
part of a teaching video during the two-hour seminar, "Feeding with 
Love and Good Sense", given by renowned dietitian Ellyn Satter.
"Children will eat, even the sickest child wants to eat," said Ms. 
Satter. "They know how much to eat - they go by their inner cues - 
and they will eat the right amount to grow properly. They will eat a 
variety of foods if we put a variety on the table."
Ms. Satter explained there is a division of responsibility between a 
parent/care giver when it comes to feeding a child. The parent's 
responsibility is to provide what the child is going to eat, when 
they are going to eat it and where. It is up to the child to decide 
how much, and whether they want to eat. Problems arise when the lines 
of responsibility are crossed.
"Sometimes, struggles with feeding can get so intense that children 
will not eat enough to grow properly, or will give into parents and 
will over eat," said Ms. Satter.
Instead, to be good eaters children "do best when they are exposed to 
love and limits". Ms. Satter stressed the importance of family meals, 
since children learn to eat by watching adults.
"The most important thing at the table is you," said Ms. Satter to a 
packed house at the Sucker Creek Community Centre, where the seminar 
took place last Thursday evening.
"What is a good eater?" she asked. "Somebody who likes eating, likes 
being at the table, who knows how to behave nicely at the table, 
somebody who knows how to try new food and learns to like it, and 
eats the right amount to grow properly."
She explained that parents need to include children in adult meals. 
Children should get the same utensils and the same food as the adults 
at the table, and babies that are off formula should be allowed to 
try soft foods that adults are eating, such as mushed beans. And, 
parents shouldn't worry if their children don't like something the 
first time. It can take a child anywhere from five times to 20 times 
to learn to like new food, said Ms. Satter, so a parent should keep 
putting broccoli on their child's plate, but they also shouldn't 
force their child to eat it.
Ms. Satter also noted that "there is a strong trend today towards 
grazing. Children panhandle and get hand-outs, and food is readily 
available to give to a child without supervision."
She said in the past the community was set up to support family meals 
but that is no longer the case. Parents need to commit and plan for 
family meals. "Children need structured meals and snacks, have the 
child come to the table," said Ms. Satter. "Choose and prepare a 
variety of food, and have regular meals and snacks."
One of the most important things that a parent can do for their 
child, toddler, or baby is to make meal time a pleasurable 
experience, said Ms. Satter. She said she knows some children seem to 
live off air, while others seem to live off bread, but parents need 
to trust in their children's ability to eat.
At a full day clinical seminar on Friday for the area's 
nutritionists, nurses, health care workers, and community service 
representatives, among others, Ms. Satter explained that for children 
to grow up to be good eaters they need, a chance to learn, a way out, 
a relaxed and trusted adult, they need to be allowed to do it 
themselves, and they need to be allowed to eat the foods that they 
want.
"Don't coerce kids to eat, and don't use dessert as leverage," she 
said. "Children will eat what they need to grow, but they will also 
take the easy way out. They'll fill up on dessert - it's human."
Her mealtime strategies include letting children pick and choose from 
what is on the table, and pairing foods - familiar with the 
unfamiliar and favorite foods with the not so favourite - don't limit 
the menu to foods children will readily accept, and don't limit the 
fat.
She said there are parents out there who are "working way too hard" 
in getting their children to eat. As for the dreaded nutritious 
foods, "put it on the table - that's enough."
In her clinical seminar, "Raising A Healthy Eater: What does it have 
to do with health and growth", Ms. Satter used humour and a quick wit 
to get her points across, as she delved into the more serious topics 
of child and adult obesity.
Ms. Satter is the author of several books, including "Child of Mine", 
"Secrets of Feeding a Healthy Family", and How To Get Your Kid To 
Eat...But Not Too Much". She has a Masters of Social Work as well as 
a Masters of Nutrition, both from the University of Wisconsin 
Madison. Along with being an author and lecturer, she is also a 
therapist, working with people with eating disorders, as well as 
studying the eating behaviors of children.
The Noojmowin Teg Health Centre, which presented the two seminars, 
had to book Ms. Satter almost a year in advance because of her busy 
schedule. Tammy Albers, Nutrition Manager, for Noojmowin Teg, said 
the seminars have exceeded her expectations. "It's been phenomenal. 
Ellyn makes it so easy. Plus, as a Mom, it's been amazing and 
gratifying because this is how we feed at home."
Cheri Corbiere, who is the community service representative in 
Sheshegwaning, said she liked the fact that Ms. Satter sat down with 
area elders first to discuss traditional ways of eating, and 
incorporated that into both of her seminars. "She relates to people 
really well. She makes this really easy to understand."
One audience member managed to make Ms. Satter flinch when she called 
her 'strict' because of Ms. Satter's insistence on structured meals 
and snacks. "I've never thought of myself as strict. I prefer 
structured and tough," she said. "Children need three meals and 
snacks. Children don't do well when they are allowed to graze. 
Children who are allowed to graze either eat less and are too thin, 
or each too much and gain weight. Children can't regulate food intake 
when they are allowed to graze."
Parents who allow their children to graze also risk using food as an 
emotional tool, she said. When parents offer their child their 
favorite cookie or treat when they are upset, children begin to make 
the link between emotion and eating, which leads to emotional eating 
later in life. "Grazing is not de rigueur."
Ms. Satter said children are also directed by their parents eating 
attitudes and behaviors. "Be relaxed about eating, enjoy it, savor 
it, and feel comfortable with eating. Many times people are ashamed 
about their food and eating. It always goes best with children if we 
can enjoy it."
These days parents are so worried about 'slimness' that eating 
restrictions are being imposed on their children. In one particular 
video that Ms. Satter showed, Andrew, an eight-month-old chubby baby, 
had his food taken away before he was done. His parents decided that 
because Andrew was a 'fat baby' he needed to have his food intake 
restricted, rather than letting Andrew decided when he was done 
eating.
"A fat baby has no more chance of growing up fat than the thin baby," 
said Ms. Satter. Parents shouldn't be asking themselves, "how can I 
keep my child slim?", but rather "how can I help my child grow to get 
the body that is right for him or her?"
Parents she noted are becoming more restrictive with their own eating 
which is affecting their children's eating. She said that several 
"studies haven't been successful in getting people to change their 
eating, but they have been successful in getting people to feel bad 
about their eating." She added that "people think it is wrong to eat 
what they like, but they do it anyway...and then they feel guilty 
about it."
She explained that society has gone from one extreme - an extremely 
high fat intake - to another extreme - an extremely low fat intake. 
Between checking for calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, and other 
'health' indicators in food, eating is becoming more and more 
stressful for people.
"There is such a strong conviction that this the way to go with food 
management that it has become a truism, and like all truisms, it's 
really hard to question."
She said put the emphasis at the dinner table on eating and feeding, 
not restricting. "Have enjoyable meals, eat food you find appealing, 
go to the table hungry and eat until you are satisfied," said Ms. 
Satter.
"And, then do it again. And again..."

Crowd braves cold to get first look at landfill

by Neil Zacharjewicz
NORTHEASTERN MANITOULIN and the ISLANDS - After 20 years of waiting
to get a glimpse of the new landfill site and recycling facility,
residents of the Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands were not
about to let a little cold keep them away from their first
opportunity to tour the site.
On Tuesday, October 22, residents gathered at the site to celebrate
its grand opening and participate in guided tours of the long-awaited
facility. The ceremony was kept brief due to the biting cold.
"I'd like to welcome you to the opening of a site that is second to
none," suggested Councillor Ron Lewis. He explained there has been a
lot of government input, particularly on the part of the Ministry of
the Environment. One of the stipulations the ministry requires, he
pointed out, is that a citizens liaison committee be formed.
"They will deal with our municipality if they feel there are issues
which need to be brought to our attention," Mr. Lewis indicated. "We
have found they are a very effective committee."
Mr. Lewis pointed out the members of the committee include co-chairs
Carol Windover and Floyd Lockyer, as well as Judy Ferguson and Bill
Strain.
Master of Ceremonies Frank Reynolds indicated over the course of the
20 year project, there have only been three people who have been
constantly involved: Mayor Ken Ferguson, Acting Clerk-Treasurer Ed
Bond, and Ray Spangler of Northland Engineering.
Mayor Ferguson indicated when the municipalities of Howland and
Little Current first began talking about a site for a new landfill,
there was no site suggested. In fact, it was not until after the two
municipalities had amalgamated that a site was ever settled upon.
"The trials and tribulations since then have been astronomical,"
Mayor Ferguson said. "I can't name all the council members involved
that served over the time this project was under way."
Mayor Ferguson thanked the present council for "going the extra mile"
to ensure the project was completed. He added there has been a lot of
time and energy expended, and now council can pay more attention to
the other things the residents want their elected officials to look
after.
Mr. Spangler extended recognition to the firms of R.J. Burnside and
Associates and Lacroix Construction for working alongside Northland
Engineering to complete the project. He commended them for the good
job they had done. He also recognized the efforts of Mr. Bond, Mr.
Lewis and Clerk-Treasurer Ned Martin.
"We are as proud of this project as any of the citizens here," Mr.
Spangler stated.
Lawrence Maltais addressed the crowd on behalf of Lacroix
Construction, saying he would like to thank the people his company
worked for.
"We hope we can do more work in the future for you," Mr. Maltais indicated.
"It has been a pleasure working with you," stated Rui De Carvallo of
R.J. Burnside and Associates Ltd. He said for a small municipality,
Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands should be congratulated for
what it has accomplished with the opening of its new landfill site.
"Congratulations."
Following the ceremony, dignitaries and members of the community
returned to the Little Current - Howland Recreation Centre for a
luncheon provided by the three companies involved in the creation of
the site.

 

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