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Enduring Powers of Attorney and Guardianship adventure that is striking a especially seniors, to John pulled together have an interest and ac- And they were deliberate- chord with seniors across build and own the skiff s a small team at the Roy- tivity that didn’t rely on ly designed for communi- Initial appointments start at $55 Australia. and row them on river al Freshwater Bay Yacht their men. ty engagement. for the Ä rst half-hour For the legend who adventures. Perhaps like Club where he has been Various groups have “I watched one group helped mastermind Aus- John Longley’s team that a member most of his taken diff erent approach- of people from India, Practice Areas tralia’s win of the world’s rowed up the Swan River eventful life and they as- es to building the skiff s heading out on to the riv- • Wills & Estates • Court Hearings most elusive sporting tro- over a few days, camping sembled two skiff s. and getting them into er. 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I remem- promoting some on our my condolences to the critical part of health and development. According to the World Health Organisation ber their excitement Facebook page too. It’s family of Linda Rebelo better nutrition is related to improved health for all ages and lowers the risk of dis- when they got the news- a great way for people who over the years or- eases and increases longevity. paper off the ground with to enjoy something quite ganised a variety of Here’s the top ve nutrition tips to improve health. the rst edition published unique and see a variety events including her fa- 1 - Include protein with every meal. This can help balance blood sugar. in July of that year. I came of quirky entertainment mous rock and roll nights 2 - Eat oily sh - according to research the omega-3 fatty acids are essential for cell on board in 1998 and mainly from local per- which we promoted signaling, gene expression and brain and eye health. have had the pleasure formers. The entertain- through our pages. 3 - Eat whole grains - whole grains contain nutrients such a vitamin B, iron and bre of working here for many ment industry has been ★★★ and are essential for body functions which include carrying oxygen, helping the im- mune system and balancing blood sugar. years. It’s bitter-sweet to hit hard with lockdowns We off er the opportu- Jen Merigan 4 - Eat a rainbow - eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables provides a wide variety hit our 30-year milestone and border closures, so nity of daily interaction of antioxidants bene cial for health. HAPPY NEW YEAR to and not have them by it really is important to with us on our Facebook 5 - Eat nuts - eating a serve of nuts daily in place of red or processed meat, chips or all our readers and ad- my side to see the con- get out and support our page and we have lots dessert may bene t health and prevent long term weight gain. vertisers. I do hope this tinuation of what was, ‘a local talent. of events, giveaways year proves to be less little retirement project’ ★★★ and fun. To join the fun, fractious than last and for them both. During I would like to wish a like or follow the page that we will continue to this year, pandemic per- belated happy birthday at www.facebook.com/ Word of the month remain Covid safe in our mitting, we plan on hav- to Joy Hornidge who Haveagonews/ community. I hope you ing lots of celebrations turned 90 at the end of ★★★ Antediluvian which existed before the great ood enjoy our rst issue for to mark this auspicious November. Joy is the For those who are tech Adjective described in the bible. By the early 2021. We have a great occasion with a special epitome of the 'Have a savvy we off er a free ser- Pronounced an-tih-dih-Loo-vee-un 1700s, the word had come to be used variety of stories and edition published in July Go' spirit, still working vice to receive the news- De nition as both an adjective and a noun refer- competitions this month which marks the offi cial hard for her community paper digitally via email RELATING to the period before the ring to anything or anyone prodigiously to kick off the year and 30th anniversary. with a variety of charities on the day of publica- ood described in the Bible. Or made, old. we look forward to cel- ★★★ which she supports. For tion. Just email readers@ evolved or developed a long time ago Charles Dickens described an older ebrating our 30th anni- Fringe World kicks the last 20 years she has haveagonews.com.au to or extremely primitive or outmoded. lady who informed him, "It is an ex- versary with you. off again this month made the most delicious sign up. English speakers in the 1600s were us- tremely proud and pleasant thing … to ★★★ and we are very lucky Christmas cakes for our ★★★ ing antediluvian to describe conditions be an antediluvian." I fondly remember in WA that we will be staff . Last year when I I wish you a happy and when my Mum (Ju- able to hold this festi- popped into her house healthy start to 2021.