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BEST COCK the HERALD Page 18 Community in Focus Wednesday October I Annual influenza epidemic attacks high- risk victims n of the annual in medical costs in fannrin i i In anticipation of the annual in fluenza epidemic a coalition of national and provincial groups have united to wage war gainst the influenza virus and its effects It is hoped that the combined ef forts of the many official ministries civic governments health care providers and con cerned citizens will result in in creased awareness and lm munization against influenza In Ontario influenza vaccine is provided free of charge to those individuals Who are at high of severe illness or death associated with influenza Those considered to be in the high risk categories include everyone over years of age and anyone under 65 who has chronic heart lung or kidney disease or diabetes About Canadians fall into the high but only about 3r get the recom mended I flu vaccination As a It influenza and pneumonia a major complica tion of influenza account for about deaths 70 hospital 000 bed days and an est mated 500 hospital and medical costs in Canada each year Much of this could be prevented with an annual flu shot This year national groups such as the Canadian Medical tion The Canadian Public Health Association the Canadian Lung Association and the Canadian Diabetes Association are banding together to educate the public and prevent influenza The cornerstone of the national campaign is a promotional poster of three former hockey greats bearing the caption Shut Out Flu and logos from each of the national groups The colorful poster is being distributed to all Canadian doctors and public health departments and should readily convey an influenza prevention message to the public who view it Medical recommen dations to high individuals to receive the flu vaccine are also pnnted on the poster Continuing with other national it is expected that all pens on cheques will again earn a reminder seniors of the importance of the im by September as InfluenzT CampbellHamilton nuptials Barbara Campbell and Hamilton united mar nageonJuly6 The bride is the daughter of Winston and Alice Campbell of Georgetown The groom is the son of Gordon and Susan Hamilton of Georgetown Reverend H Bridle of officiated the afternoon candlelight ceremony The maid of honor was Tracey Hamilton sister of the groom Carol Frost friend of the bride was the bridesmaid and the brides cousin Melissa Lane was the flower girl The attendants wore peach satin dresses The flower girl wore a white lace dress with pink satin trim quets for the attendants were made up of peach carnations white mini carnations peach roses and baby s breath The flower girl carried a basket of pink and white roses and pearls Given in marriage by her parents the bride wore a tradf floor length gown of white satin and lace with pearls and se quins accenting the bodice and full train A matching headpiece with pearl accents was also worn Hie brides bouquet consisted of pink and white rose babv s breath and pearl Best man was Chris fnend of the groom Bob Camp bell brother of the bride was the usher Donnie Lane cousin of the bride v as the A reception and dance was held at the Elk s Lodge in a Cousin of the Ed Ricci of Kingston New York acted as VIC for the eening and ed the first toast to the bride Earl Burt cousin of the groom played the wedding march Out of town guests travelled from as far away as St John Newfoundland Plaster Rock New Brunswick Garrison New York Spanish Ontario Cam bridge and Mississauga to attend Two showers were held in honor of the bride Melissa Lane and Carol Frost held a miscellaneous shower in Georgetown Susan Hamilton Hamilton and Barbara Tarzwell grandmother of the groom held a miscellaneous shower in Terra The couple honeymooned In Niagara Falls and are now their home in Erin Awareness Month Similarly the Canadian Lung Association Will continue on with their public awareness efforts through the Flu Alert program across Canada this year On a provincial level many groups of health care providers and concerned citizens are also working together in the fight against influenza The United Senior Citizens of Ontario the Ontario Mpdical Association the Asociatioi of Local Official ilth Agencies the Ontario Public Health Association the Ontario Pharmacists Associa tion and the Ontario Lung Association are lending their sup port to influenza awareness ef forts across Ontario Posters bearing the logos of these associations and an influenza prevention message will be distributed across to health care facilities seniors groups and local pharmacies This year for the first time in Ontano a joint effort on behalf of the Ontario Pharmacists Association the Association of Local Health Agencies and the Ontario Medical Association is resulting in the distribution of Flu Alert Health Messages to all pharmacists in Ontano The pharmacists are encouraged to place the one page bulletin in prescription bags of ill patients who are at high risk of lness or death associated with in Pharmacists are m an ideal position to educate the pubic about influenza as they are fre quently in contact with high community members and are viewed as one of the most ap proachable members of the health care team As in the past few years flu education and prevention efforts are part of the core mandate of Public Health Officials in On Local Public Health Departments will be busy pro viding education resource matenal and vaccine to local health care providers and com munity members Adult Literacy Learning to read and write By Heather Angus Herald Special This is the third of a four part series on tutor student success stones at the North Literacy Guild One on one tutoring for any adult in Hilton Hills is free con and individualized Study and when it suits you You can get your own tutor by calling Ave at North Halton Literacy Guild 2200 or 8764756 Diane not her real name and her tutor Mary Ketter were mat by the North Halton Literacy Guild in Februrary Diane caseworker at Halton Support Ser vices saw a presentation by the Guild and suggested to Diane that she get a tutor Diane is glad that she did I like learning to read and she says It keeps me busy it s bet than sitting at home doing nothing Diane walks to Mary s nearby home every Wednesday morning for her lesson Neither is working so the daytime meetings suit their schedules I hops reading and writing helps me get a job Diane says She would also like to use a computer someday Mary recently bought one for her home and is learning how to use it Diane hardly read at all and could only print a few words when she first met her tutor Now she is practising her script writing and reeding simple short stories I like to read I used to try to read nerwspapers but I My roommate bad to help me with the letters Diane says Now bring largeprint books home from the library usually books about flowers She also reads grocery store flyers more easily now Diane is reading stories outloud to Mary and writing in her exercise books As well she practising basic arithmetic using toothpicks for counting and learning to write out her name address and phone number Before she was matched with Diane Mary as well as her late husband tutored with the North Literacy Guild for two years She enjoys teaching par Tutor with a student as diligent and enthusiastic as Diane She is willing to do everything Mary says like that Diane works hard at her lessons often requesting more homework from Mary Diane has several goals that she working towards with the help of her tutor 1 d like to learn do money a fnend helps me in the bank now Diane says I trying to do my bills at home and I want to New PC Director ques Diane is pleased with her pro gross in only a few months I like coming to Marys because I m learning to read and write laa Past Pre of the HaltonPed Federal PC Riding Association has been ap pointed Ontario Director on the National Executive of the Party hen was formed March 1888 be was elected the first President Previously he was UP of the York Peel Riding Association Mr is the owner of a company contracting sales reps and services to the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing industry give us THE ABltrrYTODO MORE PLEASE GIVE TO THE ONTARIO MARCH OF DIMES Obituary Jennie David It raining again today is it Just the tears that are Tailing look out my window towards your window You Tire missed You have touched so many hearts in your life mine was but one A friend a a buddy No matter how you were feeling yourself you always had a to cheer up Your laughter echos in the hollow of my heart It s early morning Who is go ing to telephone when we sleep in How can I not reach for the phone to call you when your win dow shows no light The door just opened and In you come tan I borrow some sugar coffee tea milk whatever Dave where your lighter I need a cigarette Julian must think I forget to buy a lot of things when I shopping ha ha It s volleyball night We walk to the highschool Dave will have popcorn and a beer waiting when get home It time to go to the ballpark Come on Dirtbag Hustle your buns Jen I II remember you in my heart My thoughts and memories of the good times we had the times we cried the times we laughed For If I always think of you you will never be