SGC Admin Bits and Pieces, News and views

Chelsea the Missing Bernese Dog…

From the Editor:

 

So many people this past spring and summer have been actively involved in the search and hopeful rescue of Chelsea the beautiful Bernese Mountain dog who went missing January 2011.

There have been many sightings of Chelsea and because of the dedication and compassion of folk a lot of missing pets have been reunited with their families. Alas the rescue of Chelsea has not happened and her family still misses her very, very much.

And so as it stands to this date, Chelsea is still roaming free, the colder weather is upon now and Chelsea’s state of health is unknown, although the latest sightings state she looks thin and has an unkempt appearance. So, even though the “steam” behind the rescue of Chelsea may be running out, let’s not give up hope. Let’s still keep our eyes open and keep the phone numbers handy, just in case Chelsea decides to come for Christmas.

If you see Chelsea please call one of the following numbers right away.

905-706-2635 or 905-666-4676

For updates you may also view Chelsea’s Facebook page, search for

“missing Bernese mountain dog named Chelsea”

SGC Admin Bits and Pieces

FYI: From ivillage, Gym Health

From the Editor: From our inbox to you…. FYI Gym news…. working out for some can be fun, we know it’s good for us and we really should be trying to keep ourselves in good shape, if only to ensure we can take care of ourselves in old age. But I guess even when it comes to working out, there is such a thing as too much of a good thing… Please view the article from ivillage… click on the read more  below to go directly to their site.

 

9 Health Hazards at the Gym
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We’d never advise you to ditch your regular workout sessions, but too much gym time can ruin your sleep, weaken your bones and affect your chances of getting pregnant.
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SGC Admin Recipes and Tips

Recipe: Knorr Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Chili

From the Editor: This recipe looks so yummy and pretty easy to do and I figured Knorr wouldn’t mind too much if I shared it.
(With a link back to their site of course☺)….
 
 
 
 

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Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Chili…. 

SGC’s kitchen hasn’t tried this yet… So if you do try this recipe,  please send us your feedback, we would love to know what you think. ☺
Please Click Here to go to Knorr’s website for more great recipes ideas. 
 
Ingredients needed: 
1 kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1- inch (2.5 cm) pieces 2 lbs.
1 medium onion, chopped 1
1 can (540 mL) black beans, rinsed and drained 1
1 can (540 mL) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1
2 cans (398 mL ea.) diced tomatoes, undrained 2
1 pot Knorr® Homestyle Stock Chicken 1
30 mL chili powder 2 Tbsp.
 
Method: 
 
Combine all ingredients except cilantro in slow cooker. Cook covered on HIGH 4 hours or LOW 8 hours. Serve if desired, with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and chopped cilantro.
 
Nutritional Information: Per serving: 290 calories, 6 g total fat (1.5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 90 mg cholesterol, 1060 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 9 g fibre, 5 g sugars, 32 g protein. % DV: 15% vitamin A, 35% vitamin C, 8% calcium, 20% iron
 

 


SGC Admin Recipes and Tips

Recipe: Almond Fresh Apple-Tini

A cool drink in time for the holiday season made with Almond Fresh milk. SGC hasn’t tried this out yet, so if you do please send along your feedback we appreciate it… ☺Free Clip Art Martini : fully editable illustration of cocktail

Ingredients:

1 0z almond milk, original

2 0z apple juice

splash of caramel syrup

dash of fresh lemon juice

1 apple slice

Method:

Combine almond milk, apple juice, caramel syrup and fresh lemon juice over ice in a martini shaker. Shake vigorously and serve in a martini glass. Garnish with an apple slice…

To make this an “adult” drink add a shot of amaretto and your favourite brandy… sit back and enjoy… ☺

Source: 24 hr paper toronto:

SGC Admin Bits and Pieces, Eco News

FYI: Durham Region Recycles…

The Region of Durham’s Green Bin and blue Box waste diversion program provides new residents with a one time waste diversion kit. 

 

This kit includes one curbside green bin, one kitchen container and two blue boxes. If you are a first time homeowner in Durham, please contact the following numbers or visit www.durhamregionwaste.ca to order your free kit. 

905-579-5264 or 1-800=667-5671

If you are a resident of Durham and move to another region please take your green bins and blue boxes with you to your new home. 

Damaged green bins and blue boxes can be exchanged for new units at no cost. Please bring them into The Waste Management Centre at 4600 Garrard Rd. N. in Whitby, which is open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. 

You are encouraged to have your waste out by the curb on your designated garbage pick up day, by 7 am.  Waste collection drivers have a route which may change, and drivers cannot go back to a street for late pick up once that street has been done. 

Source: Durham Works: