Holiday help from MPs

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 6, Issue 318, 19 December 1989, Page 4

Holiday help from MPs

The ATG Military Police have offered residents in the Waiouru community some handy hints for house security whilst residents are away on holiday. The military police advise residents to leave a house key with a trusted friend or neighbour as the military police will not accept keys for safe custody. In the event of a break in or other suspicious activity, the key holder can accompany the military police should an internal inspection of the quarters be necessary. The military police

have proformas that residents can complete advising the MPs when the resident is due to leave Waiouru and return. Also on the form is space for other information that can be passed onto the MPs. Hints Stop milk delivery, stop mail delivery, have a neighbour collect sale catalogues instead of letting them build up over the holiday period, consider the use of timers (available from electronic retailers) to activate lights etc at different times in the

evenings to make your house appear as if people are still there, have a friend or neighbour occasionally check your property for you, be aware! - most burglary or break-ins occur during the day. To combat this effectively start a neighbourhood watch. Over the break the camp will be manned. If there are 'any problems get in touch with the duty MP or the camp duty officer. The military police reminds the Waiouru community to enjoy their holiday, but Don't Drink and Drive.

Healthy hols

From page 4 ety of foods. Choose most foods high in fibre, low fat, sugar, and salt; serve smaller portions and maintain a regular enjoyable exercise programme. These hints will help the family to stay healthy, prevent undesirable weight gain, and enjoy Christmas eating and entertaining. Drinks Offer non-alcoholic beverages eg. Chilled water with lemon slices, Mineral water, Unsweetened fruit juices, Low calorie soft drinks, Fruit punch made with low calorie soft drinks or unsweetened fruit juices. Drink alcohol in moderation. Dry white wine, dry sherry, red wine, low cal beer, and draught beer, spirits with low calorie mixers have fewer calories than other alcoholic drinks. Food • Use summer seasonal fruit as nibbles, eg. melons, grapes, pineapples, cherries and strawberries. • Fruit Kebabs make an interesting treat; use toothpicks with small pieces of fruit eg strawberry/melon/grape. • Offer low fat savoury crackers and plenty of raw vegetables with dips. • Substitute cottage or ricotta cheese and low fat yoghurts in dips for sour creams and cream cheeses. • Lower fat cheeses

such as Mozarella, Edam, Parmesan, Romano, Fetta, and Camenbert can be used as a substitute for hard cheese. • A cheeseboard with fresh fruit/vegetables eg grapes, and low fat crackers is a nice accompaniment to drinks. • Steer clear of fried nibbles. • Serve marinated baked chicken pieces (without skin). • Fish can be served nicely eg marinated, smoked, grilled, steamed. • Bread, preferably wholerheai, plain or toasted, cut into squares or triangles makes excellent bases for toppings