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THE HERALD OUTLOOK Sktorday September ISM Page 17 United Way flag raised The United Way campaign got underway with campaign chair Dun Mayor Russ Miller a ceremony at the Civic Centre last week Georgtown residential chair Julie Williams and and a luncheon Wednesday On hand to raise the campaign chair David United Way flag were left to right Acton residential Herald photo Researchers develop test for loss of consciousness University of Toronto resear chers have developed a test that identifies people who lose con as a result of fainting This test confirms or eliminates fainting as the reason for a loss of consciousness said Dr Menashe a ear the Department of Medicine if the reason is not fainting then other causes such as epileptic seizure severe rhythm of the heart and narrowed heart valves can be investigated The test involves the tion of Isoproterenol a synthetic form of Adrenaline intravenously while the subject is a passive upright position at 60 degrees Peo ple who are prone to fainting will lose consciousness after being given Isoproterenol while in who have other disorders will usually not faint under these conditions Dr said the exact reason for the fainting reaction in duced by Isoproterenol is not known but it is thought to be a result of a false signal sensed within the heart in response to the combination of Isoproterenol and upright tilting This false signal is believed to be a greatly increased pressure within the cavity of the heart which causes the involuntary ner system to switch off This in leads to a reduction in heart rate a fall in blood pressure and ultimately a fainting reaction Dr tested people aged to 74 who had a history of loss of consciousness The sub jects whose previous episodes were consistent with a fainting reaction described the following conditions They occurred while the sub ject was upright or standing They were preceded by weakness sweating warmth nausea and visual dimming They were induced by sant fnghtemng anxiety filled or painful events Consciousness resumed within seconds of reclining and full recovery was within one to five minutes In the study 16 of subjects developed a fainting reaction to the test Rural Notebook The young offer new hope By KENDA NURSE Herald Special The space in this newspaper is supposed to be used to inform the rural public on happenings within our community Once in a while it is nice to forget the sup posed and allow just some thought Do you ever look into the eyes of something young and absolute Living on a farm gives me ample opportunity to do just that every day It could be the eyes of the newborn calves and foals or metaphorically the newness of the sprouting crops the clear water from the melting snow We see hope when we farm and for many it is the reason we continue to do so even when the times economics dictate we should not The hope is in the planting the nutunng and the harvest whether it is crop or livestock Our new hope Whenever we are troubled we can all be inspired by hope And whether you are i or a countryside dweller it is there in the eyes our babies our new our hope Mam Slreot South Downtown Georgetown 8731470 Wetlmake it rijjfo 71 Rd ft Georgetown Ontario COUNTRY OUR NEWLY RENOVATED CHRISTMAS COUNTRY GIFT CRAFT HOUSE Line River GEORGETOWN 8772254 PEOPLE ARE DRIVEN TO RENT FROM US And we drive them home again Free pick up and return Best service going Highly competitive rates Full line of fine Chrysler cars vans and trucks MR MID TRUCK RENTALS Georgetown Ontario 416 8731828 Information available on credit card costs OTTAWA Federal Consumer and Corporate Affairs Minister Pierre Blais today released the September 1990 issue of Credit Card Costs This publication provides comparative information on the in terest rates and other costs of using credit cards This issue includes updated Facts and Figures on credit card use by Canadians These figures show that credit card use has grown in Canada The number of cards the number of merchant outlets and the volume of sales continue to increase every year Copies of Credit Card Costs are available at your nearest office of Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada By Glenda Hughes This Sunday marks the beginning of Ontario Home Week sponsored annually by the Ontario Real Estate Association This week you will see and hear about events in our community that will be of help in keeping public awareness about Home Ownership At most real estate offices you will find brochures and information about this special week and as it is free it is a fine time to take advantage of this golden opportunity to find out about home ownership We at are pleased to be running an Information Weekend for anyone who wishes to attend on Everything You Wanted To Know About Real Estate And Were Afraid To Ask Between the hours of a m and- p m on Saturday and Sunday there will be guest profes sionals from many areas of home ownership to answer your ques tions and provide you with information Among our guests are a a home building inspector a mortgage expert a professional mover an interior decorator a computer demonstration on home fin ding a video on Dressing Your Home For Success a land surveyor and lucky draws and refreshments It is a wonderful opportunity to get informed about all the nitty that have been bothering you in this field and best of all its FREE Home Ownership The Key to Your Future Owning your own home is the key to a secure future Real estate values have always been among the leaders in return on investment most often leader Owning a home is much more than a superior financial investment After all what other investment can you live in and enjoy a thousand different ways What other investment becomes a part of your fami lys growth What other investment opens so many choices for your future None but home ownership Small wonder then most Cana dians seek to be homeowners instead of renters Sure buying a home is the biggest financial investment most of us will ever make But its worth it ways you can only dream of Why not make that dream a reality Drop in and see us anytime this weekend well help you get the right answers and maybe make your dreams come true Homes Sold Creatively Glenda Hughes is a Sales Representative with Brand Realty LADIES SWEATERS REG PRICE OR LESS STORE 30 MAIN ST SOUTH SALE ST ARTS SATURDAY AT A M SHARP SHOPPING SPREE VALUE STORE Look Like A Million At Affordable Prices Designer Eyewear Fashion Frames Contact Lenses Soft Coloured Gas Permeable Limited Time r Offer Available EYE EXAMINATIONS ARRANGED 5W OPTICAL Guelplt SI Unit B GEORGETOWN