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War AmAmps rewreleases war
Row to manage. stress
.. Th.during the bolidays' zawYaFFpirorganinTii-E
The holiday season, which i$
ling, st time of
co °on and of stress. For some,
this stress can lead to deprcsson.
An older person who is gneving,
experiencing finny conflicts, or
having financial difficulties may
find the holiday season intensifies
these experiences. Chronic pain and
certain medications used by seniors
can compound the problem.
Depression is•characterized by a
broad army of symptoms: fatigue,
loss of appetite, sleepdisturbances,
decreased sexual activity, apathy,.
confusion, memory toss,
toplessness} and excessive guilt.
Often these symptomsare con-
sidered part of aging. Nothing could
be further from the truth. If you are
experiencing these symptoms, par-
ticularly if they develop suddenly,
consult with your physician,
Depression can be treated.
Managing stresscan help prevent
depression. The following pre some
simple.. measuresfor reducing stress
over the_ holidays.
1, Ask yourself if .your 'expec-
tations of self and others are veils -
tic at this time of year:
2. Make realistic plans regarding
money, time and energy that you
might spend.
3. Take the time to grieve. Share
your memories. of your loved ones
with others.
4. Combat loneliness. Invite a:.
Mend over fora meal or dine out.
S. Engage in physical activity.
Swimming, .walking or even deep
breathing exercises • will relieve
st et Tough sleep.
R the sources of sty in
your learn how to deal with
them effectively. By following these
guidelines,; you can improve your
chances of having a happy,healthy
holiday season,
For more information, contact.'
Colleen Robinson, Public health
Nurse, •Healthy Elderly Program,
Bruce -Grey -Owen 'Sound Health'
Unit, .Telephone: 797-2010.
WHOEVER `THINI S.,
- He is wise is ,liable to be foolish,
He, is funny is . apt` ;to be
ridiculous: ./
- He is lucky is apt to trust: to luck
too much:
He is imposed upon soon grows
bitter::
He is of no ' imponance, soon
becomes so, ..
- Heis clever is in danger of
depending upon his cleverness;
Canada's Forgotten War, to pay
huinma ge to this special anniversary
and to the gallant ,nen who lost
their lives in this battle.
"We felt it was: important to mark
this occasion," stated Cliff Chadcler-
ton, chief executive officer of The
War Amps and producer of the
Olin, *especially for those who lost
loved nines in this war.
'This is the first hour-long
productionbased on the magnificent
Canadian Armed Furees
contribution to the Korean war.
Most Canadians know about he
major campaigns, of World War I
and World War II, but few can
even locate Kenyon ‘g, probably the
Best known battle `'from Korea. It.
'was for this battle that the Princess
Patricia's. Canadian. Light Infantry.
of Canada's 25th Brigade received
a Presidential Citation : from the
United States government,
1200 battle ct mmitims. Another 516 i tvie' ws with Caudle tom*
over regi home. while they worn on a i r
The Min is bated ° on the foxier ativnn ie
arngagennents of *tree of 'a ewbe this year. ,—,._
seam infantry regiments in the Worm Canada's forgotten '1 r',
wan the Royal Cocoanut Regiment. isa f The War Amps NEVER
the Princess Patricia's Canadian AGAIN film aeries. The films are
Light Infantry and the Royal 22nd funded by corporate donations and
Regiment (,better known as the are made available to television and
famous *Voodoos). cable outlets, acbools sand the
The War Ampswas able to locate public, free of charge.
authentic filin footage, much of Canadians interested in seem the
which has ' never been shown film, are urged to contact their Wol
before. The Abu is rounded out by television Or cable. stations.
History committee waiting =
for iiiformation sheets
The Ripley History Committee
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would apprciate if people ton in 1p ;,,EY
the information sheets they received
last June as soon possible.asby Aix U yids
.
Going back two yea, toNovem- - Lie
Y mathematics it never did
ber then: in 1988 we were in hospi- ' . that 10 ante. The words above
tal in Owen Sound and the porter mean -I ,came, I saw, I conquered.
returning us from x: rays would . Did you notice that evergreen
"In . fact," . states ' Chadderton, always remark Wenn, vide, viol for I' which, ns the Ripley Christmas tree
Canadian authorities havenoteven - come, I seeand gond. bye. It ,isn in the corner of Gore Park has two
elevated the contribution, of Latin expression . fro m Julius main #ranksstarting f roto a. foot'
Canada's forces • in Korea to the Caesar. Students used to say it is above the ground. The limb en
status of a war. They still:insist, a "dead' language. It's killing:me each side becomes the separate tree
_ to hence "two" separate tree i nks..
because, there was no Official so. it is: likelydoingthe same
declaration, that it be<known only
as aconflicL Hopefully release, and Christmas a ✓a a•
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treaty three years later.. During that , , According to theirmost recent "We want to remind 'our sup
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