May 25th

May 25, 2008 No GHD newsletter on June 1st

Dear GHD Member,

A beautiful day was enjoyed last Friday at the GHD Golf Tournament at Raintree Country Club. With eleven teams participating, twenty-seven hole sponsors, and generous donations from various individuals, we were able to raise approximately $4,000.00. Four Cardinal Baseball Tickets were awarded to Bruce King (compliments of First State Community Bank) for getting closest to the pin # 11. Flight Winning Teams were DeSoto Ozark Electric and the Breeze Team. Winners of Skins were: Steve Buck, Bruce King, Paul Bradford and Don Hogan. All golfers had an opportunity to experience muscle relaxation before tournament began by licensed massage therapist Traci Hardin.

Teams for Golf Tournament included: The Breeze Team, DeSoto Ozark Electric, DeSoto Police Department, First State Community Bank, Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Sun Rays Travel, Hovis & Associates, 2 Teams for Jefferson County Health Department, the Don Kamp Team, Bruce King Team and the Wischmeier/Fauth Team. Hole sponsors were E. A. Boyer & Design, Joan M. Bryan, Chico’s Produce, Crouch, Farley & Heuring, DeSoto Ozark Electric, DeSoto Rotary Club, Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, Eagle Bank & Trust, Kevin Engler, Joseph Fallert-2, First State Community Bank, Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Hovis & Associates, Johnston Construction, Ed Kemp, Leader Publications, Lane Consolidated Services, Inc., Mueller Electric, Choate Shelter Insurance, Southern Commercial Bank, SMCI-2, Stichling & Associates, Twin City Toyoto, and Hopson Lumber Co.

Monetary donations and door prize contributors: Traci Hardin, Richard Henry, Werner Stichling, First State Community Bank, Jefferson County Health Department, DeSoto Chamber of Commerce, Pogolino’s, Eagle Bank, Cross Printing, SMCI, Steinmetz Vending, Union Pacific, DeSoto Fuel, Dr. Pepper/Casey’s, Phil Tesserau, Southern Commercial Bank, Smokey’s, Geri Mayer, Poppy’s Ristorante, Radio Shack, Mark Solomon Insurance, Scott Williams Insurance, American Red Cross, YMCA, JMH, Jefferson College, Nature’s Aglow, Drummond’s, Mid-Towne Hair Shoppe, Natural Health & Home, Petit Paree, Charleville’s, Bistro at the Square, Hopson Lumber Co., Andrew’s French Quarter, Hamel & Rowe, Sun Ray’s, Great Clips, Wal-Mart, Total Body Fitness, SNAP Fitness, Kim’s Café, Becky Mabery and the Spirit Shop. Thank you to all Get Healthy DeSoto Supporters.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

DeSoto High Fitness Center is open to the public from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings and from 5:30-7:15 a.m. on Wednesday mornings.

P.A.C.E. (People With Arthritis Can Exercise) Class meets every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the DeSoto Public Library. One time fee of $5.00 includes an exercise booklet from the Arthritis Association. Class instructor is trained by the Arthritis Assoc. Call Debby at 586-4570 for more info.

Walking Club meets at the southern end (the cul-de-sac) of Walther Park every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 5:00 p.m. Contact Cliff at 586-2343 for more information. Walk at your own pace.

Indoor Walking Track at the DeSoto Senior High School is open to the public every weekday morning from 6:00-7:00 a.m.

June 7th Kid’s Health and Safety Fair 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. on Main Street in DeSoto. Fair is sponsored by Valle Ambulance, DeSoto Rural Fire Department and GHD. Fair is being held in collaboration with the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce Spring Fest. Volunteers are needed to help work the Get Healthy DeSoto booth. Contact Debby at 586-4570 for more information or to volunteer.

June 11th Healthy Lunch and Learn “Going Green” 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church located at 1004 Rock Road in DeSoto. Featured guest speaker is Kara Dunnam, Jefferson Country Recycling Coordinator/Field Inspector. Cost of session is $6.00. Reservations Required. Call Debby at 586-4570 or church office at 586-2472. Endorsed by the DeSoto Ministerial Alliance. Facility is handicapped accessible.

Did You Know? “Conventional fabric softeners and static cling products use formaldehyde to make clothes softer? You can substitute a half-cup of vinegar to your wash or dip your favorite essential oil on a cloth and dry with your clothes. Seventh Generation produces some great “green” laundry detergents.” Jordan Rubin author of Perfect Weight.
Chicken Cordon Bleu (Diabetic Gourmet)
6 boneless , skinless chicken breast halves
4 ounces slice fat-free Swiss cheese
3 oz.lean smoked ham
Flour
2 egg whites, beaten
1/3 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
Vegetable cooking spray

Pound chicken breast with flat side of meat mallet until very thin and even in thickness. Layer cheese and ham on the chicken breasts, cutting to fit. Roll up chicken and secure with toothpicks. Coat chicken rolls lightly with flour; dip in egg whites and coat in bread crumbs. Spray rolls generously with cooking spray and cook in skillet over medium heat until browned on all sides, 8-10 minutes. Place chicken in baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, until cooked through, about 30 minutes.
Serves 6: Nutritional Info Per Serving: Calories 210; Protein 34.6g; Sodium 540mg; Cholesterol 73.2mg; Fat 3.9; Carbohydrates 6.3g; Diabetic Exchanges: 4 meat.