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1 Transporting the departed >% ME Butlers John Finley and Blaine Moffat remove, the departed from the hall after the death prounce- ment and body investigation. Don't take aging sitting down We all get older, but too many of us help the aging process along by assuming that elderly bodies are useless, says University of Guelph professor Susan Pfeiffer. As a human biologist, Pfeiffer rejects that mental image and suggests that something as simple as a daily walk around the block can help us to maintain control of both our physical and mental abilities. Regardless of chronological age, an obese, inactive body will suffer symptoms similar to those common . to a prolonged life span, says Pfeiffer. Pfeiffer. A decrease in physical strength and stamina, poor circulations, high blood pressure and low glucose , tolerance are just a few of those functions that are "almost always" ' affected by aging and can become symptoms of physical inactivity at any age. Reaction time, memory, social ability and some aspects of intelligence can be added to the list and can be affected positively by exercise exercise and improved physical conditioning, conditioning, she says. Pfeiffer's advice is simple: "Use it or lose it." She recommends walking as the best overall exercise for most older people, but if you're nesitant, ask your doctor to prescribe a light exercise, program that incorporates an aerobic activi- , ty. Swinging your arms in a nice brisk walk instead of watching TV can help to prevent stiffened shoulders' that make it difficult to do simple chores fixing your hair, she says. It can also build confidence confidence and help you stay in control of your body and your lifestyle. If you know you can walk around the block without difficulty, you won't hesitate to catch the bus to go downtown shopping or to a show. Physical fitness, coupled with good nutrition, can also eliminate many of the non-prescription drugs that leave older people with the idea that they are ill, says Pfeiffer. "There is solid evidence that moderate exercise can be at least as effective as calcium supplements in the prevention of osteoporosis." Why take pills when you can enjoy greater benefits from exercise and . have more fun doing it, she says. "And it's free." Pfeiffer will address these and other aspects of physical aging in a one-day workshop, "Living with the' Elderly," offered Saturday, Nov. 7, by the University of Guelph's Division of Continuing Education. The workshop program will also include a session on family caregiving with psychology professor professor Benjamin Gottlieb and advice advice on where to go for community resources when family caregivers are not enough. For more information'; information'; contact the Division of Continuing Continuing Education at the University of Guelph, 519-824-4120, Ext. 3956. Chinese education officials visit Senior Education Officials from the People's Republic of China will be visiting Durham College November 6th. They are here to obtain obtain first hand information and to , examine the educational structure in Canada. They are particularly interested interested in the organization and administration administration of Canadian Community Community Colleges. There is a Federal plan in hand, to twin Canadian (Colleges with Chinese Polytechnics and Colleges over the next two years. The intent ivro exchange staff and students for imiiual icarnina "experiences. These visitors represent the Vanguard of interested institutes. The Chinese delegation includes: Li Bangping, Director, Department of Planning ' and Finance, State Economic Commission (Group Leader); Jiao Jinshan, President, Luoyang Vocational Colleges, Luoyang, Hunan Province (Deputy Group Leader); Guo Xinghua, Vice-president, Shanghai Industrial and Commercial Management College; College; Huang Wei, Vice-President, Jianghan ^College; Lian Zhenya, Vice-President, Jinan College; Gong: Cunling, Vice-President, % Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday; November 4th, 1987 - 11 The Federation'off Ontario Naturalists FON Conservation Centre, Môatfiold'Park . 355 Lesrniil-Robd;Don Mills, Ontario, M3B 2W8 Phorio: (416) 444-8419 District Health Council seeks residents assistance The Durham Region District Health Council is a voluntary, community community health care planning body, appointed by an advisory to the Ontario Ontario Minister of Health. The breadth of available new and improved improved services in health care make planning both exciting and dynamic. Currently, the Ministry of Health spending in Durham Region exceeds $200 million annually. The Health Council would like input from you, th'e user of health care services, as consumer members for its standing committees. District residents who have an interest interest in local health care issues, and are dedicated to the betterment of their community, will be interested in the work of these standing committees. committees. Expertise in health care is not necessary. Standing committees are composed composed of health care consumers, providers providers and local government representatives. Meetings are usually usually held during the day, 5 to 7 times per year, at the Council office and include: Acute Care; Community Health; Long Term Care; Mental Health. If you would like further information information on any of these committees or on Council in general, please direct inquiries to: Durham Region District Health Council, 40 King St. W., Shite 300, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1A4; Phone (416) 433-4262. Hefei Associated College Hefei; and Zhang Yiqun, Staff of Planning Planning and Finance Bureau, State Economic Commission. Mel Garland, Durham College's President, will give the visitors an overview of College operations. The three Deans of the' College, Jack Davidson, Don Michie and Don Hargest will make presentations presentations concerning the Faculties of Business, Technology, Applied Arts, Health Sciences, and Skills Development. There will also, be a lour of the College. Associate Dean, Vince, Vincent, who has been appointed to a Senior Academic Post in China for the next year, wilt participate in the discussions. by Marion Strebig Buried in Garbage How many cans of garbage did you put out last garbage day? If you are participating in a community curbside blue box recycling program, program, you will have separated papers, can and bottles from the rest: of your garbage. If you compost. compost. ki chen garbage, green waste from the garden, and leàves, this will further reduce your garbage. If you are doing all of these things, then you are really hooked on reducing, reusing and recycling your garbage. And you are not alone. About 150,000 households in Ontario participated in Class 1 blue box programs. In 1986, 77 municipalities were involved in some form of recycling. In the past most of our garbage,, has been dumped into landfill sites. A relatively small portion has been incinerated.. .However, incinerators currently in use, because they burn whatever is in the garbage including- large amounts of plastic, release toxic substances like chlorine and dioxin into the atmosphere. Also present landfill sites will soon be full. For instance, the Brock west landfill site, which Metropolitan Toronto is using, will be full by 1989. So far no alternative site has been established. Considering the noise of constant truck traffic, the dust raised and the stench, it's not much wonder that people near a proposed site react with; "Not in my backyard," otherwise known as The NIMBY syndrome. Recycling schemes do cut down the amount of garbage which municipalities must deal with. Mississauga, which has just completed completed a full year of blue box curb- side recycling 'program, estimates that the garbage has been reduced by about 12 percent. The municipality is recycling, about 1200 tons a month. But one element in our garbage has not beçn satisfactorily tackled. What are people to do with half- used containers of solvent, insecticides, insecticides, or motor oil? Where do they dispose of things like batteries? In the past these things have often been dumped down the drain or been pitched out along the road. At the moment some municipalities set up hazardous waste depots from time to time where people may bring bring substances for separation and proper disposal at sites like Tricil. This is at best a band-aid solution to a difficult problem. And it will certainly certainly get worse. Many countries in Europe are experimenting with innovative innovative ideas for dealing with this sort of waste. In Sweden, for instance, instance, you must return your old batteries before you may buy new ones. With landfill sites difficult to find, many municipalities have been forced to look for ways to reduce gargabe. A curbside recycling program program is a good beginning, but what is really needed is to alter the way people think. For years we've used objects which were never meant to last. Those days are over; we are drowning in our own garbage, and poisoning ourselves at the same time. (Continued page 12) ORONO FIGURE SKATING CLUB welcomes everyone to attend their ...DANCE... SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 at Orono Community Centre 9:00 to 1:00' $12.00 couple - Refreshments - D.J. For Tickets call Shelley Allin 983-57£1 Rural Post Office Closings and Privatization MEETING Orono Oddfellow's Hall Tuesday, November 17 , 7;30 p.m. ' , Speakers from ... CANADA POST RURAL DIGNITY, ORGANIZATION and others Everyone welcome and urged to attend Sponsored by... 1 ' - Orono Downtown Business Association