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The data showed that over half the people interviewed noticed odors attributed to the refinery at least As well, those perceiving odors were more likely to report health effects than those who less frequentâ€" ly or never reported them. Basically, those interviewed were asked how often they noticed odors and how they were affected by them. The results showed there were no apparent differences between the high, medium and low impact zones. Those who perceived odors from the refinery were most likely to experiâ€" ence shortâ€"term health effects, no matter where they lived. The first annual Hallowe‘en picture event is presented by The Yak Caffe in conjunction with McCutcheon‘s Camera and Elegant Walls. The Yak Caffe is located at 302 Lakeshore Rd. E. (half block east of Trafalgar Road). Photographs will be taken from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Yak Caffe will have a Hallowe‘en setting on the front patio where a professional photogâ€" rapher will be snapping pictures of costumed youngsters for free. The prints can be picked up freeâ€"ofâ€" charge at a later date. Sider said the study involved telephone interviews with a random selection of 360 households in three zones chosen by the health departâ€" ment. Zone 1 was an area in Oakville adjacent to the eastern and southern boundaries of the refinery; Zone 2 was farther east between Third and Fourth Lines and from Speers Road to the lake. Zone 3 â€" the control area â€" stretched from Appleby Line to Guelph Line along the lake, dipping up to Fairview street between Walker‘s and Guelph lines. The Yak Caffe in downtown Oakville will be taking free picâ€" tures of Hallowe‘en trick or treaters on Sunday night. Loans * Line of Credit ist, 2nd 3rd morlgages ‘Residential Commercial \Plazas/Apt./Office Bldgs. Up to 95% Financing NO Upâ€"Front Fees Inâ€"Home or Office Consultatlor1 6 Days, 9 a.m.â€"9 p.m. Along with fellow researchers, Sider conducted the study with help from the Region of Halton‘s health department. The region contributed 25% of the cost with the rest coming from the province‘s health ministry. The study had some significance for Mayor Ann Mulvale who chairs the EAC since it also outlines refinâ€" ery odors as a reason for residents‘ dissatisfaction with the community and the reason some of them eventuâ€" ally move out. It also has implicaâ€" tions for building new homes near odorâ€"producing industries. Free Hallowe‘en pictures taken at The Yak Caffe egion may not be able to afford more detailed stufi The research team categorized symptoms into those most likely to be the result of the irritant properties of odors â€" such as coughing, wheezing, breathing problems, noseâ€" bleeds and eye, nose and throat irriâ€" tations â€" and general symptoms that would likely be caused by stress related to the odor annoyance. These included headaches, sleep problems, once a month. Of these, about half were bothered by them. "While rates of symptom comâ€" plaints were generally higher in Zone 1 compared to Zone 3, very few of these results were statistically significant," noted Sider. loss of appetite and chest pains. Allowances were made in the study for children suffering from usual childhood complaints "who might grow out of them" and adults with allergies, he said. The researcher acknowledged the Determining whether Petroâ€" Canada‘s odors actually caused health problems to occur would require a far more detailed study involving more interviewees and more time and money than was at study had limitations. Besides havâ€" ing to rely on selfâ€"reporting, researchers had no direct measureâ€" ments of odor pollutants, he said. Moreover, the study was limited in the number of people interviewed. the same people, if possible. In this way, the results of Petroâ€"Canada‘s odor abatement Action Plan could be more accurately assessed. The study was presented to the regional comm1ttee for its informaâ€" tion only. ‘5z 490 ‘Kepuq MI A Sider also advocated a followâ€"up study in the fall of next year, using his disposal this time, he said. Nosal was uncertain if this would be finanâ€" cially viable in the future.