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JODI BACKALAR

Those interested in participating
in Jodi's Socks of Love program
can drop off new socks for chil-
dren, men and women at
Temple Shir Shalom at Walnut
Lake and Orchard Lake roads in
West Bloomfield. From Nov. 21-
Dec. 12, the temple also is hold-
ing a drive to benefit HAVEN
and is accepting new,
unwrapped toys and clothing for
babies to teenagers as well as
other items. For more informa-
tion, call (248) 737-8700.

City: Farmington Hills
Kudos: Starting Mitzvot
Young

Jodi Backalar is a second-grader at
Forest Elementary School in
Farmington Hills. She goes to Sunday
School at Temple Shir Shalom and is
very well-spoken for her age. Her par-
ents are Julie and Ernie Backalar and
she has a younger brother named
Dylan. She initiated a program she
calls "Socks of Love," which provides
new socks to victims of domestic abuse
at HAVEN in Pontiac. So far, she has
collected more than 135 pairs of socks.
Her mom says she has a big heart and
loves helping people.

How did you start Socks of Love?
"On election day, Mom was watch-
ing the news and there was this little
girl donating her hair to Locks of
Love. We talked about doing some-
thing. When we picked up my
brother from preschool, his teacher
suggested socks. I thought it was a
great idea."

How did you get the word out?
"My dad and I made some flyers.
We went door to door to hand them
out and I gave them to my principal

and some of my teachers. I did it
over the weekend. I got a lot of
socks already, all different kinds —
kids, rainbows, a lot of white and
brown socks. I have about 12 pairs
from our walk. We'll go back in a
week and collect more."

Why did you want to do this?
"I thought it would be nice to help
out and give socks to people who
don't have enough money, people at
the shelter. My mom wanted to see
who the socks would go to. She
called the HAVEN and they said
they wanted some socks. I will take
the socks to the HAVEN."

Have you ever done a mitzvah proj-
ect before?
"No. At Sunday school, they talk to
us about doing a mitzvah. I'm start-
ing early. I will do it again. I love
doing it. It makes me feel happy
inside."
—Keri Guten Cohen,
story development editor

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is a proper
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Intake of whole grains, dried
fruits, beans, seeds, nuts
and green vegetables can
improve the c:m ratio
along with proper cal-
cium.

Did you know that

improved magnesium
balance can help PMS,
mood, depression,
anxiety, migraines, in-
somnia, inflammatory
problems and metabolic
disorders (e.g., gout,
obesity, diabetes)? Well, it
can (efficacy can vary)!

My tip: Begin the Thanksgiv-
ing holiday with side dishes like
artichokes, sun dried tomatoes,
fried figs, quinoa, pumpkin
seeds, black beans and tofu. Re-
member, an excess of vitamins
can be harmful – keep things
in balance and have a Happy
Thanksgiving!

— Barbara Beznos,
Registered Dietitian

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proper balance of calci-
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in the diet is important. Magne-
sium is necessary to build bones
because it increases the ability
of bones to absorb calcium. I
recommend a 4:1 c:m ratio. As
I noted last time, calcium and
magnesium intake via food is of-
ten insufficient to protect bones
and the heart, if at risk

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