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Local Photographer Helps Cancer PatientsBy Sandy Baker

Photographer Heather Brown is no stranger to adversity. About a year ago she lost her

family home along with her lifetime of photographs to a fire and in 2009 her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. But these events have only served to strengthen Brown’s commitment to family, photography and community. Last fall Brown, owner of Aurora Dawn Photography, joined a group called “Shoots For A Cure.” The group helps cancer survivors and their supporters to celebrate life with charitable photography sessions. Any individual that has been diag-nosed with cancer or completed treatment within the past twelve months qualifies for a Shoots for a Cure Session. Sessions are available to document the fight before or dur-ing treatment or to celebrate the vic-tory when treatment is completed. “What inspired me to join this group was not only to help people cherish

those moments with their loved ones, but also on a personal level because of my mother`s breast can-cer diagnosis. The group supports all cancer patients,” she emphasizes, “not just those with breast cancer.”Originally from the Okanagan, Brown has made Fort St. John her home for ten years now. Though she says the local weather can prove challenging at times, she still prefers to do most of her photo sessions out-doors in natural light. She also has a studio set up in her home that she uses mainly for newborns, small children and special occasions. She also enjoys going on-location for photography sessions.A mother of four, Brown says she has always been creative. She enjoys planning weddings and birthday par-ties and making gift baskets. But her passion is photography. Since she was a little girl, Brown says she has had a camera in her hand and in everyone’s face, including the fami-

ly pets. It wasn’t until she had her first child that she realized how pre-cious those memories were.Brown started Aurora Dawn Photography about a year ago, and has enjoyed putting her talent and love of family to work. “The first year has been amazing meeting new clients and now being able to watch their families grow,” she says. Although she does all sorts of pho-tography, Brown has decided to focus mostly on Families, Couples, Pets, Boudoir and Seniors.In honour of Aurora Dawn Photography’s first anniversary in June, Brown is offering a number of specials and a select few free pho-tography packages, including Birth Photography and Grad 2013 pack-ages. Phone (250) 785-0906 or email auroradawnphotography@live.ca for more information.To learn more about Shoots For A Cure photo sessions go to www.shootsforacure.com

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As the summer season comes into full swing, it’s hard not to notice the increase in rec-

reational vehicles on the roads and in the campgrounds. Summer is time for adventure, relaxation and excitement! Flip-flops, cameras and campfires are the just a few of the joys of the season.Whether you are stopping here on your trip up the Alaska Highway or looking for fun things to do with your summer company, or just want-ing to explore your own backyard, Dawson Creek has lots to offer.Start your month with a trip to the Dawson Creek Visitor Centre in the Train Station Museum. We are on Alaska Avenue one block north of the Mile O Post. Our friendly staff is trained to help you plan your sum-mer fun!Everyone can take part in the “Be a Tourist in Your Own Town” activi-ties happening during the month of June.• Pick up your Dawson Creek “Be a

Tourist in Your Own Town” Adventure Kit. It’s filled with good-ies like the Dawson Creek Visitor Guide, the Downtown Walking Tour map, coupons, maps and such, everything you need to explore the area.• Get your special event calendar and scavenger hunt sheet. We have highlighted the activities, festivals and events for the month and created a fun scavenger hunt for you. • Make sure you come to the Visitor Center on Friday, June 15 for the “Be A Tourist In Your Own Town” Open House and BBQ. Mayor Mike Bernier and several City Councillors will be joining us for a fun filled day. We will also be hosting Museum tours.• Get started collecting stamps for the Staycation contest. You could be the winner of the $1000.00 fuel card from Safeway! This and so much more is happening in June in Dawson Creek! Bring On Summer!

Lots of fun in Dawson Creek in June!

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DCSS Presents: Legally Blonde The Musical!June 7th, 8th & 9th 2012 ~ 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM at Unchagah HallDawson Creek Secondary’s Musical Theatre 2012 class is thrilled to pres-ent “Legally Blonde: The Musical”! This is sure to be an amazing show, so don’t miss out! Tickets are $18 from Simple Pleasures and Shoppers Drugmart.Dawson Creek Athletic Association Cash ScrambleJune 9th & 10th 2012 ~ 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM at the Dawson Creek Golf and Country Club. An annual two day long fundraising golf tourna-ment with cash prizes available to participants. The Dawson Creek Canucks will be helping the DCAA host the event, and will receive a portion of the money raised. Registration is open to both teams and individuals. Anyone interested in playing in the charity event is

urged to call Shearer at Brown’s Cheverolet 250-782-9155.Jonny Cash and Roy Orbison ShowJune 16th 2012 ~ 7:00 PM at the Pouce Coupe LegionJonny Cash and Roy Orbison Show with Gary Kehoe and Dereck Siteman with a dance set to follow. Also featuring Jim Reeves and Marty Robbins. Doors open 7pm, show starts at 8pm. Tickets available at Pouce Coupe Legion and Hug a Mug for $15 each. For info contact Bob at 250-719-9540 or the Pouce Coupe Legion at 250-786-5144.National Aboriginal Day Celebrations With the Nawican! June 21st 2012 ~ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Nawican Friendship Centre, 1302 102nd Ave., Dawson Creek. Everyone is welcome! Special performance by Bev Lambert.

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Serve a toasted almond ice cream floatCreated by Chef Jenny McCoy, co-founder of Cisse Gourmet Baking Mixes and formerly of Craft restau-rant in New York City, for the Almond Board of California, this ice cream float is a slightly grown-up and gour-met version of everyone’s childhood favourite. The rich flavour of toasted almonds in the ice cream makes for a perfect pairing with the dark, earthy flavours of old-fashioned root beer.Makes 1 quart (1 L)Ingredients1 cup (250 mL) almonds, finely chopped6 egg yolks1 ½ cups (375 mL) whole milk1 ½ cups (375 mL) heavy cream¼ tsp (1 mL) fine sea salt½ tsp (1 mL) almond extract½ cup (125 mL) plus 2 tbsp (30 mL) granulated sugar, divided4 bottles old-fashioned root beerPreheat oven to 350(F (180°C).Spread almonds on a baking sheet and toast until deep golden and fra-grant, about 6 to 8 minutes.Place yolks in a large mixing bowl; cover with plastic wrap and set aside until ready to use.In a medium saucepan, bring milk, cream, salt, toasted almonds, almond extract, and ¼ cup (50 mL) of the sugar to a boil. Turn off heat and let steep at room temperature for 15 minutes; return to a rolling boil.Whisk remaining sugar into bowl with yolks until smooth. Gently tem-per yolks by slowly adding hot almond cream, while whisking con-stantly. Once completely combined, strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large metal bowl. Place bowl of ice cream base over anoth-er bowl of ice water and stir until cool.Freeze mixture in an ice cream machine according to the manufac-turer’s directions until ice cream has a smooth, soft-serve-like texture. Store in freezer for 4 hours before serving.To serve, fill four tall glasses with two or three scoops of Toasted Almond Ice Cream each, top with root beer, and serve immediately.More recipes can be found online at AlmondBoard.com.

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Are you avoiding eggs because of concerns about cholesterol? Experts agree

that dietary cholesterol, like that found in eggs, has little effect on blood cholesterol levels. It’s the sat-urated and trans fats found in pro-cessed and packaged foods that tend to increase blood cholesterol and the risk of heart disease.

“My patients often ask me if they can eat the whole egg, including the yolk,” says Dr. Peter Jones, a Canadian nutrition expert and direc-tor of the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals. “They are always glad to hear me say that yes, they can eat the whole egg since this nutritious food does not increase blood cholesterol lev-els. In fact, if you throw away the yolk, you are disposing of many important nutrients.”

Dr. Jones explained that the full nutritional value of an egg is divided between the yolk and the white. The yolk provides almost half of the pro-tein and riboflavin, and is one of the few foods naturally containing vita-min D. The yolk also gives us all or most of the iron, zinc, vitamins B12 and A, folic acid, and thiamine found in an egg.

More fascinating facts:

• Scientific research confirms that the cholesterol in eggs has very little effect on blood cholesterol levels in adults. This is true even for people with high cholesterol levels.

• Clinical studies have shown that

there is no relationship between eat-ing seven or more eggs per week and the increased risk of heart dis-ease or stroke.

• Eggs have always been a sound choice for a well-balanced diet, because they are low in saturated fat, contain only 70 calories per egg and have no trans fats. Plus, they are packed with 6 grams of high-quality protein.

Dr. Jones reminds us that if you’re concerned about cholesterol and want to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke, the best place to start is by making a few simple changes to your lifestyle. Choose nutritious foods, exercise regularly, and reduce the amount of saturated and trans fats in your diet.

More information, including reci-pes, can be found online at www.aneggadayisok.ca.

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Get the facts about eggs and cholesterolMy parents recently retired. Mom al-ways wanted to learn to play the pia-no, so dad bought her a piano for her birthday. A few weeks later, I asked how she was doing with it. “Oh, we returned the piano.” said My Dad, “I persuaded her to switch to a clarinet instead.” “How come?” I asked. “Be-cause,” he answered, “with a clari-net, she can’t sing.”

Research shows that nearly 60 per cent of Canadian women say they suffer from sensitive skin. Does this include you?

If you’re not sure how to evaluate it, take a look at these signs and sig-nals:Dry EyelidsThe eyelids are some of the most sensitive skin on the body—so if you have dry or flaky eyelids this could be tell-tale evidence. Even if you don’t put a product directly on your lids a reaction could show up there.Excessively Dry SpotsDry skin by itself doesn’t necessari-ly mean you have sensitive skin—but if your moisturizer isn’t curing it then you might be using an irritating product. Try a moisturizer that is designed for sensitive skin like Simple Replenishing Rich

Moisturizer for example, and see if you notice a change.BlushingIf your cheeks are flushed and you aren’t embarrassed it could mean that you are reacting to something you put on your skin.BurningEven if your skin looks fine, it might not feel that way. Stinging or burn-ing after you use a product could indicate a negative reaction.More information can be found at Facebook.com/simpleskincare.

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Do you remember this weekly sitcom? If you’re stumped on this we’ll tell you in the next issue!Last Issue: The Odd Couple

Across1. Eastern bishop’s title5. Netman Lendl and others10. Rat-killing brand14. In ___ (mired)15. Toss16. Elbe tributary17. Office hours19. Christen20. Artoo-___ (“Star Wars”droid)21. Moved unsteadily23. “___ et orbi”26. Pulitzer winner Welty27. Not planned32. Joey of Broadwav33. Make ___ of money34. Put off38. Got bigger40. Kramden of “TheHoneymooners”

42. Look (through), as a book43. “Poor Richard’s” book45. Act self-satisfied47. Sept. follower48. Cause of an out51. Sentimental sort54. Org. overseeing fairness inhiring55. “Chinatown” director58. Night prefix62. ‘The Witches’ directorNicolas63. Acts66. Out of the weather67. Modern music holders68. Initials on a cross69. Old salts70. Spanish girls71. Greenish-blue color inprinting

Down1. Texas ___ M2. Mold-ripened cheese3. Diamond sacrifice4. Did lunch5. O.J. Simpson trial judgeLance6. TV channels 2-137. Lacking imaginative-ness8. De ___ (from the start)9. Bjorn Borg’s homeland10. Fait accompli11. One-named singer bornwith seven names12. Abalone13. “I ___ vacation!”18. Spanish pie22. Airpipe, e.g.24. Quantum physicist Niels25. Period ending about 9000B.C.27. Women’s links org.28. Jazzman ___ “Fatha” Hines29. Show off, as one’s biceps30. Handel’s birthplace31. Place side by side35. “Everything will ___”(“Don’t worry”)36. Doily fabric37. Shorebound newts39. Bulb figures41. Execrate44. Goatee’s location46. Grayish-white mineral49. Set a top in motion again50. Like an idol51. Small herring52. Alley Oop’s girl53. Derisive smirk56. French Foreign Legionuniform hat57. Certain golf club59. Manhattan educ. inst.60. Buddhist monastery61. “Love ___ the air”64. Govt. agency65. Submissions to literaryagents: Abbr.

May Answers

1. Who was the lead singer of Genesis before Phil Collins stepped into the role?

2. What 80s rock band trio agreed to bleach their hair blonde in order to do a chewing gum com-mercial?

3. Like what was the very first video ever to play on MTV?

4. What late 80s pop sensation band had their Grammy revoked for allegedly not singing the vocals on their album?

Answers:1. Peter Gabriel 2. Police 3.“Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles 4. Milli Vanilli – (Girl, you know it’s true!)

80’s TriviaLoonie - The Canadian one dollar coin.

Toonie - following on the popularity of the loonie, in 1996 Canada introduced the toonie or “twoonie,” a two-dollar coin.

Timmy’s - Tim Horton’s or, “Tim-my’s” as it is popularly known has spawned a lexicon all its own.

Toque - Pronounced toowk (rhymes with “duke”), this woolen, winter hat that fits tightly to the head is known by this name exclusively in Canada.

Serviette - Serviette is the French word for “napkin” but is used in Eng-lish-speaking Canada as well as French-speaking.

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“Mister, why doesn’t this cow have any horns?” asked the young lady from a nearby city. The farmer cocked his head for a moment, then began in a patient tone, “Well, ma’am, cattle can do a powerful lot of damage with horns. Sometimes we keep’em trimmed down with a hacksaw. Other times we can fix up the young ‘uns by puttin’ a couple drops of acid where their horns would grow in, and that stops ‘em cold. Still, there are some breeds of cattle that never grow horns. But the reason this cow don’t have no horns, ma’am, is ‘cause it’s a horse.”

3 guys were riding in a car: a hard-ware technician, a systems analyst, and a programmer. The systems analyst is driving and when they come to a steep hill he finds that the brakes have failed and the car is accelerating out of control. So, the driver pumps the emergency brake, downshifts the gears, and rubs the wheels’ rims against the curb. He finally wrestles the car to a stop. The three climb out and assess the situation.Hardware tech: “Let’s try and fix it. I’ll crawl under the car and take a look. “Systems analyst: “No. I think we should get someone qualified to fix it, a specialist in brakes.”Programmer: “Why don’t we just get back in and see if it happens again?”

Two elderly couples were enjoying friendly conversation when one of the men asked the other, “Fred, how was the memory clinic you went to last month?”“Outstanding,” Fred replied. “They taught us all the latest psychological techniques - visualization, associa-tion - it’s made a big difference for me.”“That’s great! What was the name of that clinic?” Fred went blank. He thought and thought but couldn’t remember. Then a smile broke across his face and he asked, “What do you call that flower with the long stem and thorns?”“You mean a rose?”“Yes, that’s it!” He turned to his wife. “Rose, what was the name of that clinic?”

The latest technology is bringing the video chat out of the home office and into the living room. New devices can even turn an HDTV into a large-screen video phone—and it is revolutionizing the way we keep in touch.Video calling has traditionally involved a computer plus the installation of a call service like Skype or Google Talk.This form of communication was a true advancement, giving phone calls the added benefit of a visual element. With the growth of smartphones and inte-grated software (like iPhone’s FaceTime) these services have greatly expanded. The TV phone appears to be the next step, taking video chats off the comput-er and on to the biggest screen in the home.Indeed, In-Stat Research predicts that the number of people using video call-

ing from the living room will increase from 1.5 million today to more than 16 million by 2015.“The demand for high definition video calling will be driven by the growth of HDTVs, the fastest selling consumer electronics product in history, and the availability of high speed Internet,” says Matthew Shoemake, a wireless technol-ogy expert and CEO of Biscotti TV Phone. “The explosive growth of video calling is punctuated by the massive acquisition of Skype by tech giant Microsoft for $8.5B. These trends add up to a new era of personal video call-ing.”Shoemake is forecasting that as many as 25 per cent of homes will be making hi-definition video calls every day within the next three years.

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By Sandy Baker

Nestled on a hillside overlook-ing picturesque Williston Lake and Mount Gething, Jim and

Mary Lou Beattie’s property seems to be an idyllic retreat in an increasingly busy world. And, for the most part, it is. But Jim and Mary Lou still dream of Goldbar Ranch on the Peace River where Jim grew up, now covered by the 1,700 square kilometer lake created when the W.A.C. Bennett Dam flooded the valley in 1967.

Jim was born in Hudson’s Hope on May 5, 1936, the youngest of eight children, along with his twin brother, Robert. He grew up on Goldbar Ranch at Twenty Mile, so named because it was 20 miles upriver from the portage around the Peace Canyon. Jim’s father homestead-ed the 1240 acre property in 1914. He raised and sold both cattle and horses, and the ranch had two huge gardens that supplied the family and produced enough vegetables for trading with the prospectors and trappers who lived along the river. Jim says the best part

about life along the river was the abun-dant hunting and fishing and the time spent riding horses. He doesn’t have such fond memories of the gardening, “I didn’t like digging all those potatoes and carrots,” he admits.

Jim met his future bride in 1961 when he went to the old Providence Hospital in Fort St. John for treatment of a gan-grened thumb. Mary Lou had recently arrived from Ontario and worked at the hospital as a Lab and X-Ray Technician. She says that the old hospital was a bit of a shock at first. “I couldn’t believe the equipment they had in 1960,” she says, “It was something else. It was just a house made into a hospital, but the sisters did their best with what they had.”

The couple fell in love and married in 1962. The present-day hospital opened the same year and Mary Lou continued to work there for a short time. Jim and Mary Lou lived in Fort St. John for three years before moving back to Hudson’s Hope. They had three chil-dren – Barry, Karen and Cheryl.

Jim worked the ranch with his brother Bob until the dam flooded the rich land that had been his family’s home for over fifty years. “It’s not a very good feel-ing,” he says, “when they give you a date to be out and they’re going to burn down your house and all your build-ings.” There were two dozen buildings in all and Jim says he remembers where every one of them sat.

As part of their buy-out from BC Hydro, the Beattie family received the 172 acre parcel on the 12 Mile Road beside Williston Lake where they now reside. At the official opening of the Bennett Dam, B.C. Premier W.A.C. Bennett himself promised Jim’s mother Elizabeth that power would be brought to their new property for free. Sadly, it took years of letter writing and cam-paigning before the promise would be fulfilled. In 1995, almost 30 years after Goldbar Ranch was flooded; the Beattie’s finally got power to their land.

When asked what he thinks of the pro-posed Site C Dam, Jim replies, “Not very much. The people of Charlie Lake

and Fort St. John are in for a surprise. They don’t know how much dust there is. The dust will go all the way to Charlie Lake and Fort St. John.” Jim points to the example of Beryl Prairie and Hudson’s Hope, which are miles away from the reservoir but are still affected by dust from the eroding shores. “If you leave your clean vehicle one day it will be covered in dust by the next day.” Jim also thinks slides will be a problem alongside the area flooded by Site C, due to the clay soil in the area.

Mary Lou says the worst part about Site C Dam is that, “There won’t be a river anymore. It will be a mess a lot of the time for years.” Despite that, Mary Lou says she would never move back to Ontario – just too many people living there now. And, with Beattie Park and Beattie Drive major features of nearby Hudson’s Hope, the Beattie family name will be around this country for a long time to come.

The original four dormer log home at Twenty Mile was built in 1920.

Jim and Mary Lou Beattie, local peace country pioneers

FSJ Motocross RaceSunday, June 10, 2012 at the Fort St. John Motocross TrackThis event is family friendly, with racers between the ages of 4 -45.Rider’s Register: 7-8 am, Rider’s Meeting: 8 am, Practice Starts: 8:30 amRaces Start: 9:30 am, Canteen Available, Cost: $5.00

Drag RacingSaturday, June 16, 2012 - Sunday, June 17, 2012 the Northern Lights RacewayRacing begins at 11am both days.

Fort St. John North Peace Museum Yard SaleSaturday, June 16, 2012 9 am – 3 pm at the Fort St. John Museum. We will not be accepting large appliances. Please take them to

electronic recycling. Please ensure your donations meet Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety for Garage Sales.Contact: 250-787-0430

5th Annual Chilli Bowl BashSaturday, June 23, 2012 6 pm – 9 pm at the Potter’s Guild 10324 94 Ave - Side Door EntryCome on over to the Potter’s Guild to enjoy our 5th Annual Chili Bowl Bash!Participate in our 50/50 Draw, Silent Auction, Pinata, Door Prize and entertainment!Tickets: $30.00 - Chilli dinner and you take home the bowl!Tickets available at Artpost from 9am -12pm weekdays, Potters’ Studio from 10am-1pm Saturdays and The Hairbin. Only 100 Dinner tickets will be sold for this event!

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Furrows in the Sky: A Book Presentation by Jay SherwoodSunday, Jun 24, 2012, 2 pm at the Fort St. John Museum. Come and join Jay Sherwood at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum for a presentation on his latest book – a biography of Gerry Andrews. Gerry Andrews was a school teacher in the Peace Region, a for-ester, a soldier, and British Columbia’s longest serving Surveyor General. Andrews sur-veyed by taking aerial photographs of the terrain. He described this process as “ploughing photograph-ic furrows up and down the sky at 16,000 feet.” Copies of this book are available in the Museum Gift Shop.

Events happening in Fort St. John in June

Jim and Mary Lou in front of their present home overlooking Williston Lake.

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It's time to get out and re-discover all the great activities Fort St. John has to offer!

Charity BBQ • June 1 • 5pmDrop by the Visitor Centre for a BBQ dinner. Proceeds are going to the SPCA

The Energetic Amazing Race • June 1 • 6pmRegistration now available! Forms available from the Visitor Centre

Events throughout the month of June

Taste of the TownRestaurants will feature dishes that use local ingredients on specific days in June. Contact the

Visitor Centre for a list of participating restaurants and their menus.

Local Attractions DiscountsVarious local attractions will feature discounts throughout the month.

Receive your coupon book at the Visitor Centre.

Go to a Sports or Cultural EventPick up a list of events from the Visitor Centre. Take your picture at 3 events to be entered in a draw

to WIN a gift certificate.

Plan Your BC VacationDrop by the Visitor Centre to plan your vacation to be entered in a draw for a Roadtrip Pack

Shopping PassportCome by the Visitor Centre anytime throughout the month of June and get a shopping passport.

Collect stamps and enter a draw for a prize.

For more information contact the Visitor Centre9523-100 Street | 250.785.3033 visitorinfo@fortstjohn.ca | www.fortstjohn.ca

Camping trips are the quintes-sential summer activity for Canadians. But sometimes,

hitting the road to sleep under the stars is not an option. For many families, making the most of a beau-tiful weekend means getting out of the house for a couple of hours and heading to a local park, beach or lake. Here are some dos and don’ts to ensure your mini-getaway goes off without a hitch:

•  Do pack strategically. Bring the essentials, and pack frequently used items last for easy access throughout the day

• Don’t forget nap time. Fussy kids never have a good time, so finding the right spot for their nap is important. Take a look at some of the Coleman products to assist with this, like the Road Trip Beach Shade

to protect little ones from the sun.

•  Do pack a lunch and splurge on dessert. Packing a picnic is a fun and economical summer activity that leaves room for treats like ice cream.

•  Don’t forget variety, so there is something for everyone to enjoy. You might find multiple uses for various items you bring. For example, inflatables such as the Sevylor Sharkglide Towables are fun for boating, but easily dou-ble-up as a place to relax and enjoy the sun and beach.

• Do bring a wagon. Long walks and hikes can be fun for adults, but

tiresome for the kids.

• Don’t forget to play it safe. The summer sun can be deceivingly strong even when it’s cloudy. Remember to bring a hat and sun-screen for much-needed protection.

More information is available online at www.colemancanada.ca.

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Do’s and don’ts for day trips with kidsAn efficiency expert con-cluded his lecture with a note of caution. “You don’t want to try these techniques at home.” “Why not?” asked somebody from the audience. “I watched my wife’s routine at breakfast for years,” the expert explained.

“She made lots of trips between the refrigerator, stove, table and cabinets, often carrying a single item at a time. One day I told her, ‘Hon, why don’t you try carrying several things at once?’”

“Did it save time?” the per-son in the audience asked. “Actually, yes,” replied the expert. “It used to take her 20 minutes to make break-fast. Now I do it in seven.”

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This year, why not skip the tie and golf shirt and give dad a gift that he will truly appreciate.

Whether he loves cooking, sports, out-door activities, or spending time in the garage, here are a few ideas that will be sure to put a smile on his face this Father’s day.

The Foodie: If your dad is the king of the grill or loves whipping up new recipes in the kitchen, get him a new cookbook. If he has a tablet, load it up with cooking apps that offer exciting and fresh ideas that can help your dad achieve complete kitchen mastery.

The Sports Fan: Shopping for the sporty dad can be a bit tricky, but also presents you with an array of options that can be fun and exciting. Depending on what he’s into, with a satellite radio dad can catch live play-by-play action from the NHL, NFL, CFL or MLB.

Healthy and Active: Get him something

that he can use during his runs, bike rides or workouts. Check his equipment and gym bag to see if anything looks worn out or dated and replace it for him. If he has been talking about wanting to try out something new like yoga or a boot camp, think about getting him a visitor’s pass or a gift certificate so he can check it out.

Driver: If you dad has an agonizing commute or spends most of his time on the road, he’ll appreciate a gift that will keep him entertained while driving. Whether he’s into music, comedy, or needs updates on his favourite sports team, a satellite radio is the way to go to help ease his traffic woes. For example, SiriusXM tells us that they broadcast more than 120 different channels, offering some-thing to suit everyone›s listening taste – like CNN for dads who like to stay on

top of the news, ESPN for sports fans, The Foxxhole for comedy lovers and commercial-free music from oldies to country to jazz and blues. If your dad’s vehicle is not equipped with a satellite radio that you can just activate for him, there are various models available that are easy to install on your own. More information is available online at www.siriusxm.ca.

Simple and Sweet: Gifts don’t have to be extravagant; they don’t even have to cost a penny. Oftentimes, the best gifts are a simple sign of appreciation. If your dad spends the majority of his time in the garage with his tools – take some time and clean the place for him. You can’t put a price on being thoughtful.

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Truly original ideas for Father’s Day

With work responsibilities and e-mails increasingly spilling over into our home time and

the demands of after-school activities, homework and housework, it’s hard to squeeze quality family time into an overloaded day.Yet, according to author and family expert Kathy Buckworth, the demands of our fast-paced, digitally connected lives shouldn’t stop us from finding time for family togetherness.“One of the secrets is finding opportu-nities to connect with our kids or spouse in the context of our busy, mobile, plugged-in ways,” says Buckworth. She offers five ways of putting the fam-ily back on the daily agenda:• Take two minutes out of the crazy morning routine to sit and snuggle with your child.

• Use mobile electronics to help to inspire a cuddle. Download a favourite movie, show or video game onto a tab-let and snuggle up to watch or play together.• Bring cozy things on the go. Make sure clothes are soft and fresh-smelling and bring along your kids’ favourite blanket when you leave home so you’re ready to get cuddled in unexpected moments.• Make cooking time, together time. Take advantage of your slow cooker to have dinner slowly simmering while you relax and snuggle with a child.• Create a reading space and cozy up to share some fun stories.For more tips and cuddle moments visit: getsnuggled.com.

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Put ‘together time’ back into your busy day