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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 27 Oct 2004, p. 12

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.. 'ad i a. . T, i [. :3“ f 2 . a. E I E OK] I T, T: 'S ludying anatomy. Phys- Siology and the mecharr its of body movement is one thing, but promoting good health is what brought students frum the area's five Catholic high schools together last Thursday as they held the second annual Kinesiology Crusade for Heutlth. Kinesiology students [rum St. David, Resurrec- mm. St. Mary's. St. Benedict und Monsignor Doyle raised Minds and held a charity walk lhmugh Waterloo Park, with plum-uh going lit local hcalth-bawd charities. Nc Originally organized by "1. David's teacher Ienn l:rlcl two years ago. and taken up this year by her colleague Pat George, the Kinesiology Crusade for Health was started to chal- lengc the students IO be pan of the solution to the ail- ment', that can break down the human body. The point was driven home that the students have a large part to play in their own health and the general health of their crornmunity- "At some point in time we will all have some sun of health ailment In 1ry lo con- quvr." said land. "At this age you dun] lhmk a lot about vnur lulun' hrahh. but if they ran slur! making a \[ENUI'I'H'HI ItrtW, and start makmg n differ- nuw in thrur "w" otmrnttmtivs, lhl'v I an w,tarl making a Schumacher, Hi. one of the the health field, or to volun» "livery hit helps and this \mmncnl "(ML and stun Grade le students from SI. leer u! fundraiser for " in moru'y will gt) threcily In makmg n (IIIh-rr-nu- mm in David that helped ("gunm- the hmmn said Wade Haln - [oral programs and support thctr own (nmmunnu's. what pmmIsI-s lo hc an hi, lb, another 0m: of the groups" Melt otters grants tor community projects Thu (ymml _ (“mm vation luundnlmn Is alluring wants of up In $2.00!] for x mnmumu (our st-rmunn pram ts, In [hu- hmml Rim-r watershed Kinesiology students raise funds for charities llu' mum-y 1 an bc uwd io, lu'l' planting, sin-am 'Crusade for health' Getting the flu shot has never been more important. Or easier. We. x " all \m-n what run hamwn when sé-rluus Infv-rtmlm dust-Jars nn'mlv our \lu II‘I) Illan'HIJI. unmmnnly kmmn as the nu. IN an trtrvct""rs, dwvasv that mum-s wnh III-u sqtratrt.si "very year, some- mnrv dvmily than ouwrs, Hut Ilhllkl' 'iom" ullu'r mfertious mseases. the flu Is largely pn-w'mahlv Just w" Four frve flu shot " never [we-n Paswr or mow "ttportant Sm- your lint-tun local pharruatast. e-Inpluyvr or call for a clinir [war yo" 1-866-Frt-'N-Y0U TTY 1-800-337-5569 www.tteaith.Rov.omen By Bus Vnmm Chrontrle Sm/l' The teachers also find the event allows motivated learners get more out of the class material thc/re study- ing. whether it's collecting money at whatever. that's a start." "Everybody will he touched by cancer." said Me Schumacher, IS. on? of the Grade 123 students Imm St. David that helped organLw what pmmism to he an The kinesiology students from St. Mary's Catholic secondary school led the fundraising effort at last week's Kinesiology Crusade for Health. Jordan Hannah. above, leads his team in a victory lap after raising more than $2,200, The six Catholic high schools combined to raise more than $6,600 for local health charities. t It-anup, trail dvvvlopmtuu or other xmnnnmilvhusvd prop" Is Charities, wrun- I luhs. 1'rrrurt""utynri,'ar"rsr [Inns and other qualiflml glnupx t an apply tor thr mum-v I hr oirtrv,ierl appli LIFESTYLE "It's more hands-on, and you learn more hy doing things like this, instead of just sitting in class and read- ing it out of the lexthookf' annual event. "lt also brought some more interest to our kinesiology class. It also serves as inspira- tion In either get involved in the health field, or to volun- leer or fundraiser for " in the future. said Wade Halir- ki. If). another one of the (ants will rm I'IH’ their awards at thc um A's annual rum-lung in l-vlmmrv rum-lung In l-vlmmrv [hr drmlllm' tor gran! "ppliraiiorv, “(ll t, H For uppln Minn Inlumm mm. visit the bruortdatiort 'vl't nun nl [hr mu A WM) Ion WBAHA( more "This really opens your eyes to things you really never thought about," said Halicki. "And it's all going to a worthy charity." key student organirers, This year's event raised $1.600 more than the inau- gural Kinesiology Crusade for Health. "I think it's jusl fabulous that students are getting involved with local health charities that really will help people locally." said Brad- shaw. "The statistics are that one in If) people over the age of 65 are affected. but when you talk to somebody the stories are more person- alas they say their aunt, their mother, their brother, irrlaw are affected by it. "There's so many more people affected by it than you realize. arid I'm sure there are kids here who did thc walk that have same connection to it. The kinesiology students at St. Mary's Catholic sec- ondary school raised the most money in the friendly challenge held between the schools, collecting $2,265.43 for the local Alzheimers Society. Kevin Bradshaw. the executive director ol the local Alzhcimcrs Society, wax on hand In welcome the students bark 1mm than march around thc park. and was nnprmwd by the ttttNO- licilrd support they gave his, group. site at www4rrarldrivvr.ca or roman: Comrmmity Con, sl-rvzllmn Grants, rio Grand Hlu'r furrv,t'rvation Fnundar mm. 400 ( lytls- ltd, Cam, bridge. (Int. N l R 'AW. I'JI‘)! Inf] 27M. (“mall founda uottw'grartdriver I n Obviously a lot of high school students don't dual "ith diseases. like Alzheimers, until later in life. but they are utlen muthcd by these illnesses in their immediate families. The Waterloo Regional Block Parent program will host its second annual Halloween carnival this Satur- day, from 1-3 pm, at RIM Park. ' [mug n'ljeu ot'Witrrld lauricr University will he conducting a dramatic reading of a "Little Lost Ghust" in the renovated baseman. "ru. historic humc will he dounrauvd with giant ctrl1svchs. lurk trlantcrns, punkim imrwd Iumips] and [all linen. The Waterloo Chamber Players, under the direc- lion of conductor Leonard Ingram presents its first concert of the season. "Tutti Con Corrie". The eventUiil include a costume contest, games. treats. face painting and a penny auction, The cost lo attend is $5 per family. New this year, Woodside National Historic site will he open this Friday. from 7-9 pm. Also. juin the staff from (In. 27-31, daily trom 10 (1111. In 5 PAO-. and relive a King family Halloween experience. tht weekend afternoons, try your skills al lilting fur apples and iinding the identity ul your lulurv lm. c by twirling apple [ratings around your head. From hisluriml inrormatioh, Woudsidc knows that lhc King lamily and the local comnumiry par1iripatcd in llallnwcen evertts in the 1890s. Halloween was a night ufhilarily. On Oct. 20, IRS“. lunnie King wrote In her brother. Willie. "The week before last Mrs. Hilhourn gave a cobweb party-. I stayed all night. Max won the booby prize, but by some sad mistake he did not receive it." Admissibn is $3.50 for adults. $3 for seniors, $1.75 for students, and $8.75 for families. For more information. call 5716684. Headlining the program is audience favourite. gui- tarist Kevin Ramessar. Critics have described him as passionate. beauti, fully contemplative and lyrical, and he ioins the Waterloo Players to perform rhythms of Cateinuovxr "rhiesco's' ('xciling guitar concerto, Also or: the program is an exuberant Rossini (wt-r lure and Beethoven's fourth symphony. in which the normally branding composer displays a happy. tender and humorous side. For advance tickets, or mnn- trtiurmation, rtrntat't BM": Crfi97 or “mail Wt '.W"'rog"rsccom. 1110 tuna-r1 takrs place Saturday at 7:30 pm. at the Waterloo North Monlmnilc Church, IOU Benjamin Rd, located close to the Watcrloo (immly Farmvr's Market. "Iickets are Slt, for adults (SI4 in advanu'l, Slit for scroiorsisttuhrnts ($10 in advance) and $5 for children, age", slx 12 years old. Woodside offers family Halloween experience Waterloo Chamber Players present first concert of the season Block Parents throw Halloween party

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