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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, July 28, 1999 Page 5 Archibald Christine Dymarski Ryan Eccles Laura Gauthier Brian Jackson Erin Johnson Greg Kocnderman Sherri Lane Chris Lansing r , a WÊH Wfm MmkI; Hi ilk d m Shaun Lawson Fraser McArthur Sarah Morrison Kelly Ogilvie l MM Brett Pakosta Sarah Paquetti Marc Paxton Andrew Pitt April Roberts Craig Sabine Cristina Sousa Ann Stewart Krista Traynor Herberg Ontario Scholars Bowmanville High School Child Poverty Issues From page 4 borrow from others." He added "Canada has a long history of connecting education with citizenship, citizenship, unlike the situation in the U.S." Mr. Osborne said that many U.S. educators hold Canada as a positive role model when it comes to education. He further discussed the issue of education as career training versus educating citizens, Citizenship presents other issues that run contrary to economic agendas of the corporate views, he said. What we are seeing now is education as career training and job readiness. Schools should be about cultural, social and economic functions. Mr. Osborne offered that what we arc seeing in Canada now ignores the first two. He called for a better balance. I liked the quote from Aristotle that lie used "To be a citizen is knowing how to rule and be ruled." THE SPINAL COLUMN OPTIMAL SPINE = OPTIMAL HEALTH By the age of two, approximately 66% of children have had at least one episode of ear infection. This common childhood complaint costs North America almost $2 billion per year. And even more disturbing, frequent earache may interfere with a child's language in speech development or cause permanent hearing loss. Antibiotic drugs are the medical treatment of choice for most cases of ear infections. But are these drugs safe and effective? Side effects of antibiotic include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and yeast infections. And, many scientists believe that long term antibiotic use forces drug resistant bacteria to evolve, increasing a child's chance of recurrent, serious ear infections. Not only can antibiotics he dangerous, but they may he ineffective in preventing ear infections. Some cases of ear infections are caused by sterile bactcria-free effusion, which will not respond to antibiotics. One recent report looked at 158 patients, aged three months to six years. All participants experienced at least three episodes of acute ear infections during the six months before the onset of the study. The children were divided into three treatment groups. One group took the antibiotic, amoxicillan, once per day. A second group took amoxicillan twice per day. The third group took a placebo pill. The study found no significant difference in recurrence of ear infections among the three groups. In other words, antibiotics didn't prevent ear infections. The study concluded that, "routine use of amoxicillan prophylaxis should he discouraged." (Pediatr Infect Dis J 1997; 16(4):376-81 ). When antibiotics fail to halt chronic ear infection, surgery to insert ear tubes is considered. However, research indicates that the surgery is often futile. (JAMA 1994; 271(161:1250-5). If medical treatment isn't the solution to this familiar childhood affliction, what is! Doctors of chiropractic have uncovered tremendously successful methods that work to restore nerve flow and healing to the laxly. As a result, many parents are asking chiropractors to co-manage their children's ear infections and are choosing chiropractic as the first line of defense for preventing future episodes. The chiropractic approach to ending ear pain is multifaceted and based on the chiropractic philosophy of focusing on cause rather than symptoms. Chiropractors know your nervous system controls every cell of your hotly. If the nervous system can't communicate with the body then there's no way for the body to regulate anil heal. Dysfunctional areas in the spine called sublimations Interfere with nerve flow throughout the body. If sublimations are affecting the upper part of the spine then the nerves that supply the ears will he affected. Chiropractic goes to the root of the problem by removing sublimations with chiropractic adjustments. Chiropractors take specialized courses on pediatric adjusting techniques and use extremely safe, gentle and low force adjusting methods for children. By correcting this dysfunction In the spine, proper nerve flow to the ear is restored and this allows the ear to function as It was meant to. With proper drainage through the oustachlan tithe, bacteria can't build up ami cause Infection, When the ears function properly future episodes of Infections are avoided. pediatric adjustments are not only safe, the experts agree that they are also effective in ending ear Infections, Where's the proof! One study enrolled 46 children under the age of five with ear infections. A full 9.1% of patients recovered within ten days. (JMl'T 1996; 19(3): 169-177). Another study looked to five children with chronic recurrent middle ear Infections. The children had been under medical cure lor at least six months, hut had failed to recover. All the children Improved with visits to the chiropractor (J Clin Clitr Veil 1996; l(2):66), It's as simple as that, don't wait for another bout of infected ears, get your kids checked today! 'ill leum more about chlrojmiclfc, health and tvellnesr, Dr. Herron (iroi'hlcs a health talk every Tuesday night at Herron Family Chfrujnact/e, llmvmanvllle. Sealing Is o/lcit limited so ltSVP van be made by jihonlng (905) 62,3-5509. The uwksho|t runs Tuesday from fliOO |i,m. to 6:30 ji.tn. The other focus of the conference that struck a chord with many Trustees was the issue of child poverty and the impact on their education. This theme was contained in a number of presentations. The Federal government promised to eliminate eliminate child poverty by the year 2000. When that promise was made 14.6 per cent of Canadian children lived at the poverty level. Today it is 21.5 per cent. The year 2000 is upon us and we arc going nowhere. Poverty has a major impact on the ability of a child to learn. Without the necessities of life a child cannot focus on what is going on in the classroom. For teachers it can be heartbreaking. heartbreaking. The Canadian School Boards Association has been working on a project since 1996 called Poverty Intervention Profile: Partners for Action. The Poverty Intervention Profile was released at the Conference and is a first step for CSBA in moving in an aggressive manner to address a concern that significantly significantly impacts the education of children. The document is designed as a tool for School Boards to examine all that they do and assist them in developing action plans that will make a difference for children. It starts with an inventory of policies, programs and practices that will help highlight areas for improvement. One of the most moving presentations of the conference came from Andrée Rufflo, Judge Quebec Superior Court. Known as the "children's judge" she has established a reputation reputation of caring for the rights of children over the past 12 years. This stand has put her in conflict with the government, including more than 300 complaints filed against her for speaking out when the law said she couldn't. Judge Rufflo shared her experiences on the bench and the lives of the children who came before her. She spoke passionately of the need to treat children with respect in schools, especially especially those who are having difficulties. She is a strong believer in schools having the right to know all that is available about the children they are responsible for teaching. As she put it, "how can a teacher educate a child when they really don't know them?" Her final words ring true "Public opinion must drive change that creates a positive environment environment for children. All of us need to assist children to be at peace within themselves if they are to be citizens." It was a memorable experience and has provided me with new energy to tackle a few of the issues that will make a difference for the children in our District. UNDER CONSTRUCTION - Anthea Rowe puts up a net at the new beach volleyball court that has been built at the Courticc Community Complex. Anthea applied to the Molson Local Heroes program for funding anil received $500, The Municipality of Claringlon and local volunteers, led by Anthea Rowe, did the rest, On Saturday, July 23, the finishing touches were com pleled and the volleyball court was opened ü>t. 3foïm'£ En git can Cïjuvcï) Temperance St. S., Bowmanville SUNDAY, AUGUST 1ST, 1999 TRINITY IX 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion No Wednesday 9:30 a.m'. Holy Communion Service during the summer. Rector-The Reverend Canon Byron Yates, B.A., S.T.B. 63 Trinity United Church Church and Division Streets Bowmanville, Ontario Church Phone Office Phone 623-3912 623-3138 Rev. Dr. Frank W. Lockhart, M.A., M.Div., M.Th., Th.D. SUNDAY, AUGUST 1ST, 1999 -10:30 a.m. "Did Job Receive An Answer?" Rev. Frank Lockhart ©j.p. Nursery Care and Church School Available A Warm Welcome To All Visitors 0 ê>t. $auVs fflmteb Cjurcl) 178 Church Street Bowmanville Rev. Nancy J. Knox, B.A., M.Div. Intern Minister: Pamela Gray Organist: Douglas Dewell Church Secretary: Helen Mclnnes 623-7361 ©j.p. SUNDAY, AUGUST 1,1999 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. "Feeding My Sheep" Nursery Care for Pre-School Children Every Sunday Sunday School for K - 8+ If you're new to Bowmanville, wo invite you to make St. Paul's your church home. 0 Capsule Comments with Neale McLean, B.Sc, Phm. High fibre intake can lower the risk of colorectal cancer. How much fibre? Amounts of 30 grams or more per day. What does this look like? 1/3 cup of Kellogg's Bran Buds = 13 grams; the average fruit serving Is 1,5 grams; I slice of whole wheat bread = 2.5 grams, It takes some planning but it can be done. If you are increasing your fibre intake, increase your fluid Intake as well. Eight glasses per day is recommended, If you Include coffee In this amount, consider only 1/2 the coffee volume because It acts like a diuretic so you retain only half the volume, (Did you know our bodies are 60% water! If you weigh 140 lb„ 84 lb, of that is water!) if you forget to take a dose of your prescribed medication, It's not wise to double the next dose. A double dose might result in an increase in side effects. Check with our pharmacists for advice. No one Is Immune from skin cancer, Darker skinned people should also protect themselves, The Incidence of melanoma In blacks Is about 10% that of whites, but It still does occur. Taking precautions now could make all the difference 20 years from now, Pharmacist Orthotlst Bowmanville Clinic Pharmacy Ltd. 222 King St. East Bowmanville, Ont. Free Deliveries (905) 623-7611 X ' 0|P,