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14 Oakville Beaver Weekend Sunday May 23, 1999 Be one of the first Canadians to take a hike on the LIFE hike trails. When you join us on the journey you'll have a lot o f fun and will be taking a few proactive steps towards a healthier and safer future for us all. W hat is the LIFE hike? The LIFE hike is national event created to raise funds to help understand and trea t illnesses caused by streptococcal bacteria. The 1999 LIFE hike w ill be held on the Glen Abbey Trail System. There are 2 routes - 3.5km Family Exploration and 7km Challenge. Why are funds needed? Strep w ill affect every one o f us at some point in our lives. It causes relatively harmless illnesses such as inner ear infections and strep th roa t as well as those which are potentially fetal such as flesh eating disease, scarlet fever and toxic shock. W e must increase the understanding and awareness o f strep and be prepared to treat existing and emerging strains o f the bacteria in an effective an tim ely manner. How are funds raised? The LIFE hike is the main source o f funding fo r Strategies fo r LIFE. Corporate sponsors as well as participants all support the event through donations and participation. LIFE hike participants are asked to pay a $25 fund raiser fee o r collect $25 o r m ore in pledges. Those raising pledges could w in great prizes fo r the ir efforts including a $ 1200 couch, Blue Jay Tickets, 3-in-1 Fblar Fleece jackets, a FREE week o f summer camp, fitness membership and m ore!) When is the I999 LIFE hike? Canada's first LIFE hike is, Saturday, June I2,1999. Registration is 8:30-9:30am on June 12th o r you may pre-register at Glen Abbey Rec. Centre, 1415 Third Line • June 10th o r I Ith . Opening Ceremonies begin at 9:30am and the LIFE hike start at 9:45am. What do I need to "take a hike"? You already have the spirit. N ow all you need is a LIFE hike brochure w ith pledge form and map. These are available at: Oakville Beaver, YMCA o f Oakville, Joshua Creek Furniture, River Oaks and Glen Abbey Rec. Centres. If you have questions o r need a pledge form , w e're a t LIFE line: 90*466-2-466 or www.cgocable.net\~lifehike\ Join us on the Journey & celebrate life while you're at it To Your Health o reach this section call 845-3824 Fax:337-5567 Good weather also brings food warnings Take precautions to avoid diseases Despite recent improvements in the quality and safety of foods produced in Canada, food-related illness remains a serious health problem. Food borne illness occurs when a person gets sick from eating food that has been contaminated with bacteria, parasites or viruses, also known as 'microbes' and 'pathogens'. Food borne illness is the largest class of emerg­ ing infectious diseases in Canada. Changes in the population and the way we produce and consume foods, along with new or re-emerging drug resis­ tant agents have contributed to the increase of food borne illness. According to Health Canada's latest statistics, an estimated 1 million cases of food borne illness costs Canadian health services, industry and society an estimated $ 1 billion a year. The Halton Regional Health Department is currently participating in a National 'Fight B a d ' Campaign. The "Fight B a d ' Campaign focuses on increasing awareness about safe food handling practices and urges people to 'Fight B a d ' to reduce the risk of food borne illness. This cam­ paign is one of the widest reaching and most ambitious public education efforts ever to focus on safe food handling. Launched by the Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education, this campaign is supported by members of indus­ try government, environmental and consumer groups. Consumers can protect themselves and their families from getting sick by following four basic rules for handling food safely at home: 1. CLEAN - Always clean your hands, utensils and cooking surfaces thoroughly with hot water and soap before, during and after preparing food. Sanitize countertops, cutting boards and utensils with a mild solution of bleach and water. All produce should be washed under cool running water prior to eating or cooking. 2. SEPARATE - Keep raw foods and their juices separated from other foods during storage and preparation. Keep separate cutting boards for raw meats and vegetables. Keep food covered. 3. COOK - Prepare foods quickly, cook them thoroughly and serve immediately. Don't let potentially unsafe food linger at room temperature as bacteria can grow quickly. The danger zone is between 4°C (40°F) and 60°C (140°F). 4. CHILL - Refrigerate or freeze perishables, prepared food and leftovers within two hours. Make sure your refrigerator is set at 4°C (40°F) or colder, and that your unit is set at -18°C (0°F). The Halton Regional Health Department is currently in the process of partnering with local food retailers in order to promote a region-wide food safety campaign. The Halton 'Fight B a d ' Campaign will be launched mid-spring. Preparing food in a safe manner is important for all of us. Practising the four basic food safety rules at home will help to reduce food borne ill­ ness. We all have a role to play in food safety, so remember t o 'Fight B a d ' For more information on food safety and the 'Fight B a d ' Campaign, please contact the Halton Regional Health Department at 825-6060, Ext 7410, TTY 827-9833. Health Notes is prepared by staff of the Halton Regional Health Department. Conference on aging next week On May 28th and 29th, Sheridan will host "The Shape o f Things to Come: Innovations in Aging," in cel­ ebration o f the United Nations' declaration of 1999 as the International Year of Older Persons. Organized by the School of Community and Liberal Studies, this confer­ ence will feature a number of well-known authors, experts, and media personalities. The conference kicks off on Fri. M ay 28th, w ith a keynote address by well- known dem ographer and author David Foot, author of Boom, Bust and Echo 2000. Later that day, M ichael Enright, host of CBC Radio's This Morning will moderate a panel on "Aging D angerously," named for a segm ent w hich appears regularly on This M orning. This panel will feature Don Harron, w ell-known personality and co­ chair of the Canada C o o r d i n a t i n g Com m ittee o f the International Year of Older Persons. On Sat. May 29th, the keynote address will be given by Dr. E laine Dembe, author of Passionate Longevity: The 10 Secrets to Growing Younger, and well- known authority on longevity, stress management, and m oti­ vation. The professional w ork­ shops for service providers featuring a wide range of top­ ics, from Chronic Care in the new M illennium, to Ageism and Sexuality: Debunking the M yths A bout Late-L ife Sexuality. The Conference is equally geared to the consumer, with a full series o f concurrent spe­ cial in terest w orkshops for seniors taking place on both days of the event. These work­ shops will cover diverse and fascinating subjects, from Holistic Nutrition, to Senior C ybernauts: The Com puter and You. Call 845-9430 for more information. E le c tro ly s is & A e sthe tics C lin ic 2411 Marine Drive Oakville 905-825-1069 Start the spring season by booking one or our facial treatments now, or simply buy a Gift Certificate for someone special. BEA3A BERAN CJL/Aesthetidan Beata has had 5 years experience in the Aesthetic field. http://www.cgocable.net/~lifehike/