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mre ag an lei, RN Get ready folks---it's allergy season across Can. While the majority of Canadians' relish soaking up the sum- mer's sun and all the activities that go with it, there are more than 2.5 million others who regard the season with trepidation.- They are the allergic hay fever sufferers; and to them, summer means trouble. The miseries of hay fever sufferers usually begin in mid-April and often last until the first snow falls in winter. But, the worst offender, ragweed, which causes the most hayfever suffering of all, doesn't show up until July or August. As flowers and plants continue to bloom, the atmosphere is filled with airborne pollen - the most common trigger of seasonal allergy at- tacks. Runny noses, sneezing and itchy eyes are all symptoms that plague the untreated. ALLERGY TRIGGERS While at least 10-15 percent of the population is afflicted with allergy, most people do not un- derstand what causes the onset of the an- noying symptoms that accompany allergic reactions. Co-operative education passing the test The education system is passing the test when it comes to equipping young people for today's job market, according to Wayne Busch, president of Georgian College in Barrie. The co-operative education experience in particular, Busch points out, is producing highly trained individuals who have combined their education with practical work experience. Busch was responding to comments made by Douglas Lajeunesse of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) in the Spring, 1985 issue of Profits, the Federal Business Development Bank's newspaper for small business. Lajeunesse claims that the education system is not "equip- ping young people for taday's job market." "'We're placing ninety percent of our grads," says Busch. "We must be doing something right." . Busch agrees with the CFIB's assertation that schools should "con- centrate on encouraging a stronger work ethic and on...raising the quality of skills training.'"' The goal of the co-operative educational experience is "exactly that'? he notes. Georgian College is Canada's fifth largest co-operative _--_educati- onal institution, offering co-op programs in its technology, tourism and hospitality, and business divisions. At Georgian College, co-operative education students spend at least one-third of their education as__ paid members of the work- force engaged in ac- tivities directly related to their program. of study. One of the advantages of a co-operative education is_ that students get on-the-job training before they enter the workforce as graduates. 'Students best develop a strong work ethic and refine the technical skills we're teaching them while they work," says Busch. Even when hiring co- op education students a small business must invest heavily in on-the- job training. Any business can expect to train a graduate for a year before. "ex- periencing a return on its investment," Busch claims. Busch is sympathetic to the plight of small business. whose _ in- vestment in training is particularly high. As the CFIB points out, small businesses often lose new employees to larger companies after they invest heavily in the initial training. To encourage com- mitment from an em- ployee, employers should spell out their expectations as well as the commitment they're prepared to make. Small business should market its more _per- sonal work environment and its capacity for growth. And, says Busch, part of an employer's commitment to the employee should be on- going training. "Training should be viewed as an_ in- vestment, not a liability."' Busch emphasizes that concerned. em- ployers can have a greater impact on the type of graduate the college system produces. He challenges business to get more involved in the learning process by hiring co-operative education students, joining college advisory hoards and by par- ticipating in the Ontario government's employee training incentive programs administered through the College system. "Georgian College is in business to produce well-trained -- students who understand the concerns of business. Bu: we must have the participation of business in the education process to Couple married Married Aug. 3 in St. Paul's, Conniston, Ont., John Ironside, son of Norm and Connie, to Franca Salzillo, daughter of Pasquela and Johanna. Friends and relatives attended from Bracebridge, Midland, Penetang, North Bay, and Sud- bury. Reception Cassio's Sudbury. The couple resides' in Guelph. ensure business con- cerns are being met by the College." An allergy is the result of the body's defensive response to a usually harmless substance, called an allergen. Although most people do not notice the presence of these substances (such as airborne pollen) they can trigger reactions that range from mild to severe in the hyper- sensitive individual. The most common allergen, and_ that responsible for the majority of seasonal allergy, is pollen. Of the wide variety of pollens, grasses, weeds and trees--particularly grasses and ragweed-- are the more notorious offenders. Other common _ allergens responsible for non- 'seasonal allergy include house dust, animal dander and moulds. THE SILENT DEFENDERS When an allergen enters the bloodstream of a_ hypersensitive individual a_ protein antibody, which is aimed at combatting the invading allergen, joins with the allergen and causes ~ the release of various chemicals. The most common and _ trouble- some of these chemicals is histamine. According to Dr. Allan Knight, head of «the division of Clinical Immunology at Sun- nybrook Medical Centre, Toronto, 'The release of histamine can occur in the nasal passage, eyelids, skin or lining of the bronchial tree--wherever the allergen enters the body tissue. Histamine causes' inflammation, swelling, redness and itching. This, in turn, will lead to sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose and watery eyes. In other words, an attack of hay fever." TREATMENT OF ALLERGIES People suffering ongoing and multiple allergies can be prescribed a treatment of regular allergy serum by their family doctor. The serums contain an allergen in diluted form which is injected into the body in an at- tempt to desensitize it to that specific allergen. If successful, repeated injections of the serum will eventually lead to resistance or immunity to the allergen. However, treatment with allergy serum works best in children and young adults and benefit is not predic- table. More commonly, oral antihistamines are taken in recommended doses of up to six per day to control allergy symptoms. These work by blocking the effects of histamine' (swelling of tissues, itchy eyes and ears) and are often combined with a decongestant to help dry up a runny nose or watery eyes. Unfor- tunately, the majority of available antihistam- ines alsO cause un- pleasant side effects, including blurred vision, drowsiness or dry mouth which may interfere with effective treatment. There is, however, a new breed of an- tihistamines which acts to prevent § allergy symptoms without the negative side effects of conventional antihis- tamines. HISMANAL astemizole by Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc. is a once-a-day, non-sed- ating allergy treatment. 715 University Ave., W., Waterloo, Ontario N2L 305 Education (51 The University that comes to you. Take advantage of those longer fall and winter evenings. Give yourself credit by taking one or two courses through Wilfrid Laurier University Telecollege - university CREDIT courses by television and teleconference. You may qualify for admission. Call now and find out! Take that first big step. Move up in your job or career or take time to learn about something you always wanted to know. By this winter you could have earned credit towards your degree, diploma or certificate. Of course, all tuition fees are tax deductible and seniors (60 years of age and over) pay no fees. Tuition fees are $120.00 for a one-term course and $240.00 for a two-term course. Telecollege fees and broadcast times are listed in the course calendar. Fall term courses commence the week of September 9, 1985. For more information, or for your free copy of the calendar of course offerings call: The Office of Part-Time Studies and Continuing 9) 884-1970 or Toll Free 1-800-265-8866, Ext. 2447 TELECOLLEGE . Orientation Session... September 5, 1985 Introduction to Anthropology, TELECONFERENCE (TELEAUDIO) COURSES - Huronia District Hospital Anthropology 100TA Wednesday, 6:30-9:00 p.m. History 217 * TA British Politics and Society 1485-1715, Thursday, 7:00-9:30 p.m. : TELEVIDEO COURSES Anthropology 200TV Cultural Anthropology TVOntario Astronomy 105TV Astronomy and Space Science TVOntario Economics 102* TV Introduction to Macroeconomics Trillium Cable Fine Arts 301h *TV Contemporary Canadian Art TVOntario Geology 100TV _ Introduction to Physical Geology TVOntario Music 122® TV Music Literature TVOntario Psychology 100TV Introduction to Psychology TVOntario Psychology 328* TV Physiological Psychology TVOntario Religion & Culture 212TV World Religions in Cultural Perspective TVOntario Sociology 100TV Introduction to Sociology TVOntario Sociology 208TV Criminology Trillium Cable New and Returning Students Thursday, 7:30-9 p.m. To help new and continuing part-time adult students become better acquainted with the University, meet with other adult students and with administrators and Staff from facilities and services available to part-time students, please join us etc. CAFETORIUM INNISDALE SECONDARY SCHOOL We can help with information on... e Part-Time Studies & Continuing Education e Counselling Services (Personal, Study Skills) e Admission & Registration Procedures _ @ Library Services 95 Little Ave. Barrie, Ontario System. e Placement & Career Services (Career Planning) e@ Academic Counselling 6 Telecollege (Televideo & Teleconference Courses) @ Miscellaneous: Financial Aid, Student Union, Buddy FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL BARRIE 737-5345 or Toll-Free 1-800-265-8866, Ext. 2447 or write to the Office of Part-Time Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University. YOU CAN DO IT! WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 884-1970, Ext. 2447 or TOLL FREE: 1-800-265-8866, Ext. 2447 Tuesday, August 13, 1985, Page 9