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16 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, September 15.1993 ™ 4' ,. ay " r >' s f ' S j '■ Lung Association Issues Flu Alert The Lung Association has issued a flu alert, urging seniors and persons with long term lung or heart conditions conditions to see their doctor or health unit and get the influenza vaccine - soon. "Flu season is almost upon us," The Lung Association said today, and gave an urgent reminder that "October "October and November arc the best times to get vaccinated, especially for individuals individuals who are in high risk categories." categories." Influenza is a dangerous illness because it is a serious respiratory infection infection caused by a virus and can be much more severe than the common cold. According to The Lung Association, Association, the flu bug puts people 65 years of age and over at a high risk. Also at an elevated risk arc adults and children with chronic lung, heart and kidney diseases, and those with diabetes, cancer, anaemia, or immunity immunity problems. Of especially high risk arc people over 65 who have a chronic chronic condition, or who reside in a nursing nursing home or chronic care facility. And there are other groups for whom The Lung Association recommends recommends the vaccine. Health care professionals, professionals, and people who provide essential community services, such as law enforcement, and fire protection, arc also urged to get vaccinated this year. "Influenza vaccine is the single most effective way of preventing or attenuating influenza", say the National National Advisory Committee on Immunization Immunization (NACI), a body of expert on immunization selected by Health and Welfare Canada to make recommendation recommendation on the use of vaccines. Because of the danger of critical complications, The Lung Association strongly recommends immunization for people in high risk groups. The most common complication is bacterial bacterial pneumonia - which can be fatal. Yet, of the 6 million Canadians in the high risk category, in the -1992 flu season, only approximately one-third were vaccinated. Over 6,700 people die every year in Canada due to pneumonia and influenza influenza and over 85% of these deaths arc of people over 65 years of age. With effective prevention readily available, these deaths are tragedies that we can and must make a concentrated concentrated effort to avoid. Wei Weather Can't Stop Enthusiasm of Harness Racing in Orono Sunday afternoon's card of harness horse racing concluded what turned out to be a rather damp final day at the Orono Fair this year. Though it didn't rain the entire day, a few light showers sprinkled down throughout the afternoon. Above, a couple of fair-goers watch closely as the horses pass in front of the grandstand just prior to the start of another race. Car Rally Held on Labor Day and drop in to see what's cooking at die bird feeders. The Petunias have reached their peak of colourful perfection and profusion profusion as per usual, in anticipation of the first killing frost. Our pair of Chipmunks which have provided a mixed bag of reaction with their antics antics (some positive and some negative) negative) arc still with us - for better or worse. 'Tis also the season of fall immigration' immigration' - every time the screen door is opened, the lowly house fly which has been queing up for his chance to invade the domicile, drops in for a visit. Happenings in Yelverton by Harvey Malcolm Belated congratulations to Jean Taylor (Mrs. Bruce Taylor) of Enniskillen Enniskillen area on. being named School Bus Driver of the year by the Ontario Public School Teachers Federation - a well deserved tribute for 22 years continuous dedicated service as a Bus Driver in South Durham. We have known Jean and Bruce for many many years and we arc pleased to sec Jean get this recognition which, included included a plaque and a gift of Cranberry Cranberry glassware. Well done, Jean. Miss Wendy Gray has returned to Thunder Bay University to further her education where she has already completed one year on "Native Culture". Culture". ■ On Thursday atm., Yelverton U.C.W. met at the home of Mrs. Mary Moore in Port Perry. The business business session of the meeting was involved involved with the preliminary planning of the annual Roast Beef Dinner to be held on Thanksgiving Monday in October. October. This weekend Bob, Pamela, Crystal Crystal and Terry held their annual Labour Labour Day party. On Saturday it was the 2nd annual Car Rally (a Scavenger Scavenger Hunt) with around 16 groups participating. participating. Mrs.. Marie Camiichacl provided the written directions to be followed in her own inimitable and humorous fashion interspersed with considerable trivia to confuse the navigators. Nancy and Dale managed to do the best job of interpreting the instructions and were the successful winners of the novelty first prizes. The afternoon and evening concluded with a com roast, pot-luck dinner and sitting around a campfire. On Sunday a full afternoon and evening was planned for the large crowd present - games and races for the various ages of the children present with lots of prizes for the young participants. A full agenda of mixed horseshoe tournaments was on the go all p.m. and evening with the majority of those present actively involved. Pony rides for the children were also available available in the evening. The coup-dc-gras was the pork BBQ and com roast, with all the accessories accessories provided by the hosts and their friends. Another campfire and dancing on the deck kept the guests occupied to well past midnight. All present arc appreciative to Pam and Bob and their family and friends for providing just a pleasant 2-day interlude from the daily humdrum - an appropriate opportunity to bid au revoir to summer summer and hello to autumn. Welcome home to Mrs. Frank Glasbcrgcn (Marlene) and her mother Mrs. Alice McGill who have just returned returned from spending 10 days in B.C. visiting Alice's sister and seeing the sights which included a visit to Bu- chart Gardens. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Sterling McGill on the safe arrival of their first granddaughter courtesy of their daughter Lisa and husband Lloyd McNeil this week. Mr. anti Mrs. Ion Page and Mike were weekend visitors with Clarence and Myra Page of Lindsay and also attended the Carmichael Pig BBQ. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Stinson and girls had a long time friend Andy whom they met in the Barbados, now living in Ottawa, as a weekend guest. "The Goldcnrod is yellow the com is turning brown" We really don't need the gentle reminder reminder of ancient times - "the September September song" which we committed to memory while attending Public school, to tell us Autumn has arrived. True, the daytime temperatures soar to over HOT but drop drastically at night as the shorter days become more and more noticeable. It's funny we don't seem to observe any change in the morning!? The old Harvest Moon beams from the evening sky will) a cold, clear aura with the promise promise of colder weather in the offing. Soon, we will be relegating the power-lawnntowcr to its winter resting resting place; already we have activated the chainsaw in a belated attempt to provide fuel to augment the oil for our combination furnace for those really nippy days ahead, September is the month of Fairs. For those who are thus addicted, it can be a busy month. Their greatest attraction appears to be in renewing old friendships with those you haven't seen since last year's Fair. About the only remaining summer birds to be seen arc the Hummingbirds Hummingbirds which flit from feeder to feeder and making passes at the brilliant flowers as a change of nectar. The noisy Bluejays which have been almost silent all summer, have already started their raucous clamor HEADACHE SUFFERER? READ THIS Some recently published facts about headaches in Newsweek Include: □ An estimated 45 million Americans suffer from chronic, recurring headaches. headaches. □ They make more than 50 million office visits a year to doctors and spend more than $400 million on over-the-counter pain relievers. Q Industry loses at least $55 million a yearduetoadsenteelsmand medical medical expenses caused by headaches. headaches. of yourheadache Is due to Irritation to the nerves then Chiropractic Is the only health care profession that could correct the SOURCE of the problem. If the source can be corrected, the headaches do not usually return. Proof of this Is found In the Chiropractic Chiropractic In New Zealand Report, in which people who suffer from chronic, recurring recurring headaches were found to have one or more misalignments of the cervical (neck) area. Of those people, 85% of the females and 50% , rrl „ 0 u„„,whne of the males were relieved of their th=?ofnn?J mn^ headaches or their condition was Im- onHtvnnw^n^um mmnnt Xnnw k P roved through Chiropractic COB We are noFsaying that all head- that Chiropractic care has proven self effective In the treatment of headaches, headaches, without the use of drugs or therapy. Their success Is simple, they treat the CAUSE of many headaches, a misalignment of the spine, usually In the area of the neck, which Irritates or places pressure on the nerves In that area. Once this Irritation or pressure Is relieved, proper nerve flow Is restored. The difference between Chiropractic and other treatments is this: If the cause aches are a result of these misalignments. misalignments. Headaches can have other causes Including disease, stress, eye trouble or alcohol abuse. What is obvious obvious though is that headaches are NOT caused by an aspirin deficiency. 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