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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, December 2, 1998 Page 5 Tree of Life Helps Humane Society A donation to the Pet Valu "Tree of Life" this Christmas season will help the Humane Society give needy animals a second chance. Pet Valu is inviting customers to donate $1 to the tree, which will be decorated with a tiny paw-print each time a donation is made. The funds will be used to help the Humane Society pay for surgery on sick and injured animals. Shown with the tree arc TJ Sheehan and his sister, Barb Sheehan. The tree is in Pet Valu's new location at the Clarington Centre. THE SPINAL COLUMN When was the last time you actually thought about your posture! After you read the spinal column this week 1 guarantee that the next time you look in the mirror you'll be thinking about posture. Posture is an indication of how healthy (or unhealthy) your spine is. Researchers who study people say that over 90% of North Americans have poor posture. Posture shows us a picture of how the spine may be positioned. The spine is the central frame from which the body gets its structure. If the posture is poor the spine is out of its normal alignment. When this happens the spine presses on the sensitive nerves travelling through the spinal column and out to the rest of the body. The purpose of chiropractic is to correct nerve interference. Nerve interference promotes sickness and disease. It robs our vitality and weakens our immune system. The spinal column consists of twenty-four small bones called vertebrae. Seven of these arc located in the neck. Twelve are found in the mid-back and five are in the lower back. The vertebrae stack one on top of the other, and when you look at them from front to back, they form a straight line, just like with good posture, If the spine is curved to the right or to the left it is often reflected in posture. Someone may have one shoulder that is higher than the other. If the spine is rotated, causing nerve interference, it is very difficult to see the posture problem unless you are skilled in properly checking posture. All chiropractors are highly skilled in checking posture. Most chiropractic offices will perform a postural check for you as a public service, but contact their office to be sure. Chiropractors call nerve interference vertebral subluxation. When the vertebrae are misaligned (subluxated), the flow of messages from the brain to all the other cells in the body is distorted. Not only docs this have an adverse affect on health, but because it distorts your perception of the world and compromises your ability to respond to the world, it can lead to psycho-emotional problems as well; when this happens to a significant number of people in a society it has a detrimental affect on the society as a whole. This misalignment of the vertebrae can often exist undetected and slowly undermine ones health. With this information you now can see the importance of good posture. Improving posture is just one of the many benefits a chiropractic lifestyle brings, To letmt more «bout chiropractic, health and wellness, Dr. Herron provides a Tuesday night health talk at Herron Family Chiropractic, 98 King St. \V. in Botvmanville, Sealing is often limited so ItSVP can he wade by Jihoning (905) 623-5509, The workshop runs each Tuesday from 6:00 /». m. to 6:30 |>.m. and is entitled "Half Hour to Health", 0 j Pi Big Crowd at Community Care Dinner by Isabelle Challice Quote - "If you want to make an easy job seem mighty hard, just keep putting putting off doing it". On Saturday, November 28, the weather was so lovely it would seem like early September! And here we are a few weeks away from Christmas. Several neighbours neighbours have remarked, we had already put away the lawn mowers, and now we have to get them out again. A rather strange but nice fall and we sure have enjoyed it. Town Hall Card Party Results Paul Mucha 88, Hilda Caswell 81, Lorna Crockett 80, Robert Bubar 79, Lavina Downes 77. Low score - Marjorie Williams. Lucky draws - Grace Coatham, Percy Jakcman, Shirley Bubar, Charlie Stapleton, Flora Sharpe, Martha Clarke, Bob Simpson. Community Care Dinner Held Wednesday, November 25, in Orono United Church main hall with 56 members in attendance. A delicious full course turkey dinner and all the fixings was served and the tables looked lovely with fresh Christmas arrangements on centres. Dini Schoenmaker welcomed welcomed the crowd and gave the grace before dinner. Dinner convened by Marie Tamblyn and helpers, who were all thanked for a delicious delicious dinner. Muriel Patterson was the lucky winner winner of an arrangement, having having lucky chair and all other arrangements went to the wonderful entertainment of our very own famous "Country Four Quartet". The group gave an excellent mixture mixture of famous songs like "White Christmas" by Bing Crosbie, "O Holy Night", "Silent Night", "Deck The Hall" and others. The concert was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Our next big event is next Sunday, December 6 with our always enjoyable bus trip to Lindsay, for dinner at the Bonfire restaurant, and "The Living Christmas Tree", at the church afterwards. U.C.W. Annual Meeting The meeting was held Thursday evening, November 26, in Main Hall of Orono United Church, with tables and hall all decorated for the occasion. Approximately 32 members members of U.C.W. sat down to a delicious pot-luck dinner (how lucky can we get?). Variety galore and dessert tables always well filled. Bertha White gave the blessing blessing and we were glad to have Reverend and Mrs. Russell at the head table. Bertha read a poem "Unto Us A Child Is Born". Annual reports given by all units and an excellent meeting was held. Doreen Wood gave the "In Mcmoriam" of members deceased. Shirley Moffat gave an encouraging financial financial report for the year. The ladies were thanked for helping helping our supply departments and gifts tonight. The ladies of unit tt4 gave a very excellent Christmas devotional. With readings and alternately carols. Our very special treat earlier was Donna Morrison as soloist, accompanied by our own organist Mary-Clare MacKinnon. Donna, as usual, presented a lovely selection of Christmas music and others. others. Seasons greetings to all from U.C.W. and thanked for another good year! Orono Announcements Christmas Poinsettias. If you wish to make a donation of money towards the purchase purchase of a poinsettia or wish to give a plant please contact Donna Scott at 983-5026. U.C.W. #3 meets on Tuesday, December 1, 12 noon for a pot-luck luncheon at the home of Margaret Gunter. Kirby Announcements Mitten Tree. Once again the story of the Mitten Tree will be told on Sunday, December 13 and donations of hats, mitts, and socks will be taken during the Advent season. This morning we welcome welcome into our church family the Dobsons. Nancy Lynn Dobson, wife of Jeff and their children, Christine Robin, Joshua and Matthew. Sunday, December 6, services of Communion at Kirby 9:30 a.m. and Orono 11 a.m. Donations for the East Clarington Food Bank would be appreciated. Sunday, December 13, White Gift Service at Kirby 9:30 a.m. White Gift Service and Christmas Pageant at Orono 11 a.m. Lunch follows the Orono Service and the congregation is asked to bring squares/cookies etc. Sunday evening, December 13, Black Light Christmas Puppet Show, "Angels Aware". Presented by St. Mark's Puppet Players Youth Group, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Kirby Church. Refreshments and free-will offering. Friday, December 18, Community Christmas Concert at the Orono Town Hall, 7 p.m. Hosted by Orono and Kirby Churches. Please bring donations for the mitten tree. Orono Horticultural Society Christmas Show and Pot Luck Supper and Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 3, 6:30 p.m. at Orono United Church. Mitten Tree and non-perish- ablcs for the Salvation Army would be appreciated. Entertainment provided by the Orono United Church Junior Choir and Douglas Highland Dancing Group. 1999 memberships $3.00. All welcomed. Sunday, December 20, regular services at Kirby 9:30 a.m. and Orono 11 a.m. Thursday, December 24, Christmas Eve service at Orono, 7 p.m. Sunday, December 27, Sharing services at Kirby 9:30 a.m. and Orono 11 a.m. There will be an opportunity to share some of your favourite memories of Christmas or perhaps a poem or story, if you wish. Our area sends sympathy to two local families, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Scott and family in sad loss of his mother, Mrs. Addison Scott, Lindsay, who passed away, Friday, November 27. Burial from Mackies Funeral Home, Lindsay. Also to Mr. Norman Allin and family in sad loss of wife, mother and grandmother grandmother Mrs. Ruth Allin, who passed away at her home, on Church St., Orono, suddenly Friday, November 27. Funeral for Ruth was held Monday, November 30, from Morris Funeral Chapel, Bowmanvillc. Reverend Dr. Mcrvyn Russell, of Orono United Church officiating. Now for some happier news. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Cowan, on safe arrival of a new grand son, Justin, to their daughter Nancy and Charles, Windsor, on Friday, November 27. Also congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Matchclt, on the arrival of a baby boy, also on Friday, November 27, in Bowmanvillc hospital, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sharpe, Church St., Orono. Capsule Comments with Neale McLean, B.Sc. Phm. On sunny winter days, wearing sunglasses is still important. Winter sun has the same amount of ultraviolet radiation as summer sun and can increase the risk of developing cataracts. It's a good time to remind parents about Reye's Syndrome, a condition that can strike children with the flu. It can be triggered by ASA products. Use only Acetaminophen to reduce fever and discomfort of the flu in children. If you aren't sure whether a product contains ASA or not, check with our pharmacists. There is some evidence that Vitamin E can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. It doesn't take much ... about 50 units a day to reduce the risk by one third. People are taking 400 units to help their prostate and reduce the risk of heart attacks as well. As we enter the winter holiday time of year, it's a good time to remind everyone that "healthy tan" is an oxymoron. With skin cancer on the rise, remember to protect your skin if you are visiting tropical climes. Also remember to bring enough of your prescribed medication with you. It isn't always easy to find the right medication in foreign countries. Pharmacist Orthotist Bowmanville Clinic Pharmacy Ltd. 222 King St. East Bowmanville, Ont. Free Deliveries (905) 623-7611 ©i.p. ^ ENTERTAINMENT H ; ) i WALL UNITS Many sizes Corner units or flat wall Perfect for TV or VCR SOLID OAK Starting at $ ; Christmas Delivery! m Bowmanville District Christian School Society ANNUAL BAZAAR AND AUCTION SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5,1998 Doors open at 1:30 p.m. - Auction starts at 5:00 p.m. at KNOX CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 410 Scugog Street, Bowmanville Crafts, Furniture, Tools, Art, Services, Food, and Fun Galore!!! 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