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By Jamie Harrison A Halton Hills firefighter is plan- ing an excursion to Nepal that could teach him as much about that country’s firefighting techniques as he hopes to teach. Glenn Edwards will be travelling to Katmandu, Nepal to act as a rig- rescue consultant to the Katmandu Fire Department, while learning a bit about how firefighting is done in that part of the world. Edwards and his wife have been planning the excursion for about ~cian. two months. From the outset, Edwards is not sure how much his Nepalese coun- terparts know about rig-rescue pro- cedures, admitting that they may know more than he does about rig- rescue operations. The rig-rescue crew is called in when a situation has occurred mak- ing is difficult for rescuers to get to the victim’s location because of a cliff or steep hills. “How much they know is hard to say. Plans (for the trip) are still in progress, and yet to be finalized,” Edwards said. Edwards added that he is there to learn just as he is to teach, should his services be required. The Edwards will be in Katmandu for seven months, prob- ably staying with a ‘Sherpa’ that Glenn met on a previous trip to fepal. A “Sherpa’ is Nepalese nobility | Nepal as he does with Halton Hills Fire Department who acts as a guide to visitors. Glenn has kept in contact with him since his first trip. Edwards’ trip has been fully rati- fied by Halton Hills Fire Chief Bill Cunningham, affording the Katmandu fire department a chance to exchange rescue information with a Canadian firefighter. Chief Cunningham wrote a letter i the fire chief in Katmandu endorsing Glenn’s abilities as a, firefighter and rig-rescue techni-* While in Katmandu as a rig-res- cue expert, Edwards does not plan on fighting any fires, but said he would help out if his services were needed. In preparation for his trip, Edwards has taken extra rig-rescue courses to supplement his knowl- edge of the gear and how it is used, since he Soa the Halton Hills Fire Departmet Edwards me on bringing some of Halton Hills Fire Department’s shoulder badges with him on his trip to give to his counterparts. Edwards said he has no appre- hensions about going to Katmandu, saying that owning his own roofing business has afforded him the opportunity to undertake such an endeavor. As the summer season ends, so does much of Edwards’ business until the next spring. Edwards’ flight to Nepal will be a five day affair, with stopovers in » Mmajiqee vel Jos aint Mid nodeld € C Halton Hills This Week, Saturday, September 5, 1992, Page 11 Vancouver, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and then on to Katmandu. Some of Drom the kitchens of Weight Watchers C OUNTRY PASTA WITH BEETS AND WALNUTS MAKES 4 SERVINGS 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 cups fresh cooked or drained 1 cup diced red onions canned julienne-cut beets 1 ounce walnuts, chopped 2 cups cooked penne or ziti 2 garlic cloves, minced macaroni 1 teaspoon all-pu: 1 cup low-fat milk (1% milk fat) 3 ounces Camembert cheese (rind and ee os removed), cut into small piec« 1. In 10-inch nonstick skillet heat oil; add onions, walnuts; and garlic and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, about 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over onion mixture and stir quickly to combine; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. 2. Remove skillet form heat and stir in milk..Return skillet to medium heat; stir in cheese and cook, stirring frequently, until cheese melts and mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. 3. Add beets and pasta and toss to coat; cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. EACH SERVING PROVIDES: 1/4 MILK; 1 FAT; 1 1/4 PROTEINS; 11/2 VEGETABLES; 1 BREAD; 3 OPTIONAL CALORIES PER SERVING: 298 CALORIES; 12 g PROTEIN; 34 g CARBOHYDRATE; re FAT; 191 mg CALCIUM; 254 mg SODIUM; 18 mg CHOLESTEROL; the journey will be done on land, as well. : While Edwards is teaching fire- fighters about rig-rescue, his wife will be teaching English in a school in Katmandu, affording her the opportunity to live and work abroad while her husband demon- Strates his expertise. 4 g DIETARY FIBRE; REDUCED CHOLESTEROL. Recipe from x 250 Recipes from the Kitchens of Weight Watchers" ght Watchers International, In 1992 For information on our September special or a meeting location near you, call 1-800-387-8227. 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The only criteria is that you are a Halton Hills resident with an electrically heated home. The first demonstration session will be: Tuesday, September 15 7 p.m. — 9 p.m. at Cedar Springs Motel — Banquet Room In co-operation with Town of Halton Hills and Halton Hills Hydro. The program has limited space, so please call soon. To register call: Halton Hills Hydro (Pam Murray) Milton Hydro (Stacey Porter) 853-3700 876-4611