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80 Years Young Mrs. Ida Empringham was honoured last Saturday evening (Jan. 21) when friends and family helped her celebrate an 80th birthday. She was born In Manito- ba, came to Scarborough In 1935 and moved to Greenbank In 1952. She has resided in Port Perry for the last ten years. Friends and family who were present for the birthday dinner for ida came from Port Perry, Scugog Island, Washago, London, Oshawa and Toronto. Mrs. Empringham has two sons and three grand-children. Following dinner at Emlel's Re- staurant, the birthday celebrations continued later In the evening at the Port Perry home of son, Murray. UXBRIDGE PORT PERRY * Construction Equipment * Generators * Compressors * Heavy Equipment * Scaffolds * Pumps * Power Tools * Dollies * Texture Machines T Ale = @& GLASSES & DISHES * Ice Augers * Snow Blowers * Log Splitters * Floor Sanders * Carpet Steamers * Moving Equipment * Wallpaper Steamers * Rototillers * Lawn Mowers | Picture Perfect TELEVISION SERVIC 4 Come infora DEMONSTRATION! Home Audio Components." OF QUALITY! qraliey gos bn before the seme gost ont -- WE SERVICE EVERYTHING WE SELL -- 72 Water Street - Port Perry The flu has hit Scugog, and it's hit hard. In the last week or so, doctors at the Port Perry Medical Centre have been swamped by flu cases, and schools throughout the area are reporting high numbers of ab- sentees. Dr. Mike Krempowich said he's - been seeing twice the usual num- ber of patients suffering from flu symptoms. On Saturday January 14, he saw 55 patients with the flu in 10 hours. Throughout the evening, 30 more patients went to the ur- gent care clinic looking for relief. The following Monday, January 16, he says 40 patients were looked at in three short hours. Dr. Krempowich says there ap- pears to be two different strains of flu hitting people. One has symp- toms including an extremely sore throat, severe*cough and muscle aches and pains. The other flu bug hits people with diarrhea and vo- miting. The sickness tends to last be- tween four and five days, although in some cases, the cough can go on to become bronchitis or pneu- _ monia. He admits there isn't too much that can be done to treat the flu, although antibiotics can be pre- scribed in some cases, as well as preparations to relieve pain and coughing. The bad news is, he says, "There's nothing really that will prevent it." Schools around the Scugog area, particularly elementary schools, He really feeling the affects of the u. Carolyn Best is coordinator of wishes to remind everyone PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, January 24, 1989 -- 5 Hundreds of students bed-ridden by flu bug the Safe Arrival Program at R.H. Cornish, a program that monitors absences at the school (and checks up on absences where a nt or guardian hasn't phoned in with a reason). Attendance at Cornish, she said, was normal (about 30 away on the average day) until Monday January 16, when "a record" was set with 196 children away (that's approxi- mately 20% of the school, where about 1100 students are regis- tered). On Tuesday, more than 200 called in sick, as did many teach- ers. On Thursday the numbers came down somewhat to 176, but climbed up again on Friday with 197 students away. On Monday morning (yesterday) Mrs. Best said the level dropped down to 141--still high, but somewhat bet- ter than a week previous. So far, enough supply teachers have been available to replace sick teachers. At Greenbank Public School, things haven't been any better. Last Wednesday, 32 out of the 145 students at the school called in sick. Usually the average num- ber of students away sick is five or six. Senior citizens seem to be avoiding the flu so far--those who are around people on a regular ba- sis are most likely to catch the bug. If you do happen to get sick, take things easy, get plenty of bed rest, and see your doctor. Group home gets nod of approval A proposed group home on Union Avenue moved a step clos- er to reality Monday afternoon when Township council approved the needed zoning amendment. The home, at 241 Union in 'Prince Albert, would become the residence for five persons with se- vere physical and mental dis- abilities, and is to be operated by the Central Seven Association of Port Perry. Homeowners who live near the proposed group home ex- pressed strong concerns about the proposal at a public meeting into the matter two weeks ago. Administrator Earl Cuddie said AIS RIVERBOAT Monday the by-law limits the number of residents to five, and spells out that they are persons who are confined to wheel chairs or bed. He also stated that should Central Seven ever sell the proper- ty or cease to operate the home, the by-law would prohibit its use changing (i.e., another type of group home) without another change to the zoning by-law. Council voted unanimously in favour of the by-law. Regional councillor Yvonne Christie did not vote on the by-law as she is a member of the Central Seven board of directors. OF PORT PERRY, ONTARIO 15 WATER STREET 985-3281 EVERY WED. NIGHT 10¢ WINGS combined with your favourite COUNTRY MUSIC Come on down to Dance and Wing It! FRIDAY, JANUARY 27th PRIZES -- PRIZES -- PRIZES BLUE ZONE KARAOKE NIGHT SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JANUARY 28th & 29th 2 Action Packed Days of ........... DRAG RACING Don't forget to put your ballots in for BLUE ZONE SIGN. Draw to be held February 4th, 1989. 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