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i i For Your Information Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, November 4,1992 Your Pets ' by Dr. Janice Alum and-Dr. Everett IXirner Durham Veterinary Clinic Staff at a Veterinary Clinic Everyone knows that you go to a veterinary clinic to see a veterinarian (or doctor), but who are the other people people who work in the hospital and what are their qualifications? The first person you encounter when you call or arrive at a veterinary clinic is the receptionist. Some receptionists receptionists are trained on the job but many have such college diplomas as Medical Secretary. The reception person person will make appointments, answer many common questions and greet any clients as they arrive. Since the doctors are not always readily available available to come to the telephone, it is very helpful if you tell the receptionist the nature of your call. That way, your file chart can be retrieved and either your doctor, or a technician can return your call. A veterinary technician is the equivalent of a registered nurse. There arc four colleges in Ontario where technicians can be trained. The course is cither two or three years in duration. duration. The students leam about all the common animal species and are trained in such areas as anatomy, physiology, surgery, anaesthesia, radiology, radiology, chemistry, microbiology and patient care. Plant a Seed /4k In most small animal clinics, the technicians are responsible for basic animal care which includes administering administering medications prescribed by the doctor. Most technicians assist the doctors in surgery and monitor the anaesthetics anaesthetics while the patients are asleep. They are also responsible for taking and processing radiographs (x- rays). Laboratory work involves collecting collecting samples such as blood, urine or stool, and cither performing tests in hospital or preparing the samples for transport to another laboratory. As you can see, these people are trained professionals and can answer many common questions asked by a pet owner. Some technicians also have further training in animal nutrition or pet training and can help you with some common behaviour problems or queries about animal feeding. . Animal care attendants are approximately approximately the equivalent of a registered nursing assistant. The courses are usually usually one year in length and the students students arc trained in basic animal anatomy anatomy and physiology as well as animal restraint and animal care. The animal care attendants in veterinary clinics usually assist the doctors and technicians technicians in all aspects of their work and. are responsible for basic animal care, including feeding, cleaning, grooming and exercise. As you can see, there is a whole team of trained people who care for yoùr pet while he/she is hospitalized in a veterinary clinic. These people work as a team to provide the best care possible. Feel free to speak to any of these professionals if you or someone you know is interested in a career in a veterinary related field. Men Take Part in Marathon Protest On October 30, a small group of men left Toronto for a month-long journey to Ottawa. These men compose compose Men Walking Against Male Violence, Violence, a scries of long-distance walks across Ontario challenging themselves and other men to end their violence against women. During the month of November, as they walk from town to town, they will leaflet downtown areas, areas, speak with thousands of students, address labour and church gatherings, and hold over 35 public events with speakers including Roy Bonisteel, Bruce McLeod (President, Canadian Council of Churches), Gordon Wilson Wilson (President, Ontario Federation of Labour), and Daryl Bean (President, Public Service Alliance of Canada. ..The group will be holding an evening evening presentation and discussion on ending violence against women at the Newcastle Village Community Hall Thursday, November 5, at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend this session. session. "These walks provide a very public means for men to take some responsibility responsibility and call for an end to our violence violence against women," says Ontario walk coordinator Ken Hancock. "It's not enough that men privately think to themselves that violence against women women is wrong: if we don't break our silence silence and make our opposition public, then we're contributing to the problem." problem." This fall's walk is the second in a series. The first, from Windsor to Toronto Toronto last spring, included over 40 public events and speaking with over 40,000 students. The project has been endorsed by over 100 Canadian and international organizations and individuals,' individuals,' including labour unions, church bodies, teachers' groups, sexual sexual assault shelters and women's organizations. organizations. CLUES ACROSS CLUES DOWN 1. Scatter I. Grave 5. Object 2. Not long past 8. Likeness 3. Breadth 9. Clear 4. Heathen 10. Lawful 5. Effaced 11. Barter 6. Large bottle 12. Memo 7. Yield 15. Allow 13. Long poem 17. Shield 14. Mongrel 18. Trusted advisor 15. Snoop 20. Consommé 16. Debt 25. Refuge 17. Enterprising 26. Passageway 18. Marsh 27. Postponement 19. Feeling of sickness 28. Emerge 21. Bandit 29. Sedate 22. Entreaty 30. Oarsman 23. Elude 24. Beneath Last Week's Solutions ACROSS 1. Lapel 4. Pitch 8. Oar 9. Throb 10. Grape 11. Sin 12. Fleet 13. Correct 16. Shears 19. Spewed 23. Smitten 26. Eager 28. Tot 29. Gross 30. Envoy 31. Nun 32. Yield 33. Dunce DOWN 2. Purée 3. Lobster 4. Prance 5. Tiger 6. Heave 7. Slept 9. Tiffs 14. Rye 15. Cue 17. Hem 18. Act 20. Pretend 21. Dirty 22. Intend 23. Soggy 24.1, r ony 25. Taste 27. Given HOROSCOPES November 8-14 ARIES - March 21/April 20 Your weekend will be filled with friends and fun. One companion may demand more of your time than you arc able to give. This may cause some stress, but with diplomacy and tact, everything should turn out fine. Pay careful attention to details, especially when examining legal documents, TAURUS - April 21/May 21 Stop worrying about everyone else and start to think a little bit more about yourself. Don't neglect your health. Relatives may come to visit, and family problems will need to be handled gently. You will prove, once again, to be the glue that holds your family together. GEMINI - May 22/June 21 Don't leave to other people the important tasks that you should do yourself, or you may not get what you want. You need a rest as you appear to have been overdoing things in recent months. Why not try meditation? It's really quite easy and a wonderful way to relax. CANCER - June 22/July 22 A recent disappointment will take an ' interesting twist and you'll realize that it was for the best. This will be a week when expectations are likely to take a nose-dive. Don't overcrowd your schedule as you'll become overwhelmed if you try to do loo many things at once. LEO - July 23/August 23 Play it safe in all business matters and social activities this week. It's a time to beware of hidden pitfalls. Be especially careful of whom you are dealing with. The less you have to do with strangers, the belter. There will be very happy news in your family regarding the birth of a child. VIRGO -Aug 24/Sept 22 News at work could put you in a bad mood, but try not to take this out on colleagues or ybu'll find it difficult to get things done. Get as much rest and relaxation as possible. The company company of a loved one will make you feel better. You'll hear some interesting interesting gossip about an acquaintance from your past LIBRA-Sept 23/Oct 23 You must look your best this weekend weekend -- someone, whom you want to impress will be around! Close friends may have troubles and ask you for advice. You will be sympathetic, sympathetic, as you have probably been through similar circumstances. But don't get too deeply involved. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 You often bottle up emotions until something happens to make them explode. You'll have to be extra careful about this tendency this week; if someone makes you angry, don't say something you'll later regret, if you can't figure out why nobody understands you, consider the fact that you're not exactly making making an effort to be understood. . SAGITTARIUS -Nov 2VDec 21 Trouble with a relative may cause some unpleasant tension over the weekend, but you should be able to get matters dealt with by Tuesday if you arc very diplomatic. Exciting opportunities beckon from afar and next year's travel plans may materialize. materialize. It has been a good year, but don't take it for granted. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 The last few years have seen more downs than ups, but soon.ihings will change. Something important that happens this week will stabilize your life, bringing happiness, a financial increase, and a more optimistic outlook. outlook. A Sagittarius that you have been interested in starts to show interest in you, too. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 The company of casual acquaintances acquaintances -- or strangers -- will add sparkle to your activities this weekend, weekend, and so will a change of scene. There will be lots going on at home and a certain amount of tension may be felt there. If you're considering a change of career, now would be a good time to make that move. PISCES-Feb 19/March 20 The recent changes you have gone through will finally stabilize and, for once, you will feel more settled. You can now start to enjoy the prospect of making even more changes in your personal life. Romance is at an all-time high, and you will realize that you arc very comfortable in your new situation. YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS VYEEK The next 12 months: Have you felt like your life has been on hold for the last few years? If so, prepare to be pleasantly surprised. Things will finally start to go your way, in virtually every aspect of life. Business deals or career advancement advancement will take place, and an increase in income will be a welcome part of this package, too. You know that good things are worth waiting for, and all that you've been longing for will appear before'your eyes. This includes true love! MARCHING AGAINST MALE VIOLENCE -- A group of men walking from Toronto to Ottawa to show their support for ending violence against women will be in town this month. The group will be holding a presentation and discussion on Thursday, November 5, in the Newcastle Village Community Community Hall, commencing at 7:30 p.m. And, the public is invited to join the walk from Newcastle to Port Hope' on Friday, November 6. There is also a similar presentation in the Bowmanville Library tonight (Wednesday, October October 4) at 7 p.m. COLLEGE ON WEEKENDS -- Beginning November 14, shiftworkers, parents and commuters can accelerate their education through weekend college college courses at Durham College. The continuous learning division has scheduled a number of courses on weekends for people who may be unable to attend regular Monday-Friday programs. These include: customer service excellence, income tax, personal computer overview, personal computer Wordperfect level 1, personal success development, and Spanish Level 1. To register or obtain more details, call 721-2000, ext. 507. HERE COMES SANTA -- Plans are well underway for the annual Bowmanville Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade which is taking place on Saturday, November 21. Mark that date on your calendar now. You won't want to miss it. fred's autobody ltd. FREE ESTIMATES • COMPETITIVE RATES INSURANCE CLAIMS FRED DEVRIES (416)623-6353 163 Baseline Road Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3L4 . - COMPLETE COLLISION REPAIR, RESTORATION AND REFINISHING - Looking for that Special Christmas Gift? Why not have your old 8mm Films and Still Pictures transferred to Video Tape. 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The special events which are part of the anniversary include an alumni hockey game, buffet supper, nostalgia evening, and an Open House at the school on Saturday, November 28., Many churches throughout the feeder area for Durham Christian High School will be holding special services on Sunday, November 29, in honor of 25 years of Christian education at the secondary school level. For more information, call 623-5940. A CHRISTMAS CAROL - The Bowmanville Drama Workshop is performing performing the Charles Dickens classic, "A Christmas Carol" this féstive Season. Season. The show, directed by Bob Sheridan, includes 34 actors. John Amesbu- ry will play the lead role of Ebenezer Scrooge. Dates for production are December 3,4 and 5, with shows at 7:30 p.m. each evening and a three p.m. matinee on Saturday, December 5. Order your tickets by calling 623-3588. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED -- Hospice Durham, Oshawa branch, is a support support service for individuals and their families facing a terminal illness while choosing to remain at home. Volunteers are needed to participate in this important important community service. These trained volunteers will provide friendship and support to both patients and families. For further details, or to register for the 1993-training program, call 435-5242. TIPS FOR A CREATIVE CHRISTMAS - The Family Education Resource Resource Centre of Durham House is offering a workshop geared to parents, with suggestions for ideas and activities that parents can use with their own families, at home. At this seminar, you'll learn to make Christmas decorations decorations and assorted trimmings with your children. This pre-Christinas workshop workshop takes place at the Edna Thomson Day Care on 156 Church St., Bowmanville, Bowmanville, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18. There is an $8 fee per person. To register for this or any of the other study groups or workshops offered by the Centre, please call 579-2021. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC TODAY Chances are, you may still have time to attend the Bowmanville Blood Donor Clinic which takes place from noon to eight p.m. today (Wednesday, November 4).'It is at the Bowmanville Bowmanville Lions Centre on Beech Ave. New donors are welcome. Clinic organizers organizers have requested that donors bring two pieces of identification to this clinic. clinic. CONCERT FRIDAY - The Optimist Club of Bowmanville presents "Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers" at the Bowmanville High School auditorium this Friday evening, November 6, at eight p.m. There are only three days left to pick up tickets for this rare opportunity to see Newfoundland's Newfoundland's funniest musical trio. For tickets or information,. cal.LClare at 623- 1107 or Jim at 6234635. VON NEEDS VOLUNTEERS « The Victorian Order of Nurses (Durham Branch) is looking for dedicated men and women who are willing to volunteer volunteer an hour and one-half of their time each week. VON clients are seniors as well as socially isolated, chronically ill or disabled persons living in the Durham Region. If you are interested in volunteering with the VON, please call their office at 434-2530 to receive more information. HEART FUND NEEDS VOLUNTEERS - In preparation for canvassing by the Heart and Stroke Foundation in February, the Newcastle and New- tonville areas are looking for volunteers. If you would like to donate your time, please call Dorothy Imlach (Newtonville) at 786-2685 or (Newcastle Village) Andy LcFrancois at 987-3928 or Helen Kraayvanger at 9^7-5400. SPEAKER DISCUSSES DIABETES -- The Memorial Hospital Bowmanville Bowmanville diabetes education program will sponsor a presentation by Dr. George Merry on November 11 in the Lions Centre on Beccli Aye. 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