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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-08-11, Page 7pleasure of high fidelity sound whatever the setting and without disturbing others. When used at high volumes, they not only annoy your neighbors (who either try fruitlessly to tune you out 'or strug- gle frantically to figure out the song through all the static), but they also reduce your chances of enjoying the music in the future. So next time you are out and about, turn down the volume and keep your hearing. If you can't enjoy your system at low volumes, you can always join the trend of popular musicians who are going "unplugged." If it is good enough for Eric Clapton and Rod Stewart... Making Health Happen is writ- ten by staff from the Bruce -Grey - Owen Sound Health Unit. We wel- come your comments and article suggestions. Please write to Making Health Happen, Bruce -Grey -Owen Sound Health Unit, 920 1st Avenue West, Owen Sound, Ont., N4K 4K5. Arthritis facts August is Arthritis . month. Arthritis is the leading cause of industrial absenteeism and, after heart disease, the second leading 'use of disability payments. ' Here are some Arthritis facts: •- responsible for the loss of more than $1.4 billion in wages due to lost time at work, and nearly $150 million in tax revenues annually; - accounts for an estimated -50 million days of restricted activity and 2.7 million days. lost from work annually; - the # 1 cause of physical disability in Ontario; the # 1 cause of'chronic illness in Ontario; - the # 1 reason for Ontarians to seek medical care, after colds and the flu; - affects one in three families, one in seven people; - affects people of all ages; - affects nearly 1.5 million people in Ontario; - 60 per cent of those affected are women; - o.ver 100 different forms e.g. osieoarthriti's, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing ' spondylitis, lupus, fibrornyalgia; - early diagnosis, is the key to suc- cessful treatment; - research has produced significant improvements in treatment; - money is needed to fund research to find cures. When your Arthritis canvasser comes calling, be as generous as you can. Gail (iavigan i, happy to announce the engagement of • her daughter. 7'RISH,t Ii44RII to •t..... Iik41)I.I }' j.1,11ES BLACK ,on of Bison and lean black the wcd11111g \. 111 take place \ue,ut 1.1. 11)0. ,1t 'forth tit l nitr,i ('lurch. lioilrrich OInn Reception .11 1 1111..11 ('ommunit\ ( .1t `) 111) p 11 1 ucknow Turn down the volume, save hearing All around Bruce and Grcy, people -are biking, lifting, hiking and jogging to get in shape and take advantage of our great sum- mer. For a lot of people,, the per- sonal stereo is the perfect com- panion for these endeavors. It's a chance to wet their musical ap- petites while taking part in their _ favourtie activities. Unfortunately, a lot of these folks are doing ir- reparable damage to their hearing by "pumping up .the volume." Loud music, just like the noise of a chainsaw or a jet engine can damage hearing. In fact,•a personal stereo set at volume six for just 30 minutes can result in some per- manent hearing loss! The intensity of sound is measured in decibels. '1'hc most intense sound in nature is a thunderclap measuring 120 (decibels. An amplified rock group can also reach 120 (decibels. Test show that stereo headphones, set at around volume four (on the usual 10 point scale), produce 9)5 decibels of sound. hearing loss begins at 85 d4,'cihcl,;. In comparison, a jet airplane 100 feel away produces 1.40 decibels. A boiler factory produces 130 decibels. A police siren. 100 feet Genealogical Member and friends of the Bruce and Grey Branch of The Ontario Genealogical Society met in Scone for their July meeting and • par- ticipated in a great pot luck dinner followed by a Show and Tell. Ever) thing was discussed from the importance of networking,. visiting the lunars and communities Of our ancestors, importance of keeping records of the happenings of our lives, to identifying names of people found on old pictures. By listening; to the steps taken by Fiddling at Imagine yourself relaxing along the scenic Maitland River on a summer afternoon; while listening to some great -live music: if this seems like a good idea to you, then plan 10 attend the 3rd annual `Fi- ddling at the Falls' Jamboree at Falls Reserve Conservation .Area Aug. 14, beginning at 1:00 p.m. The Jamboree will he held in the day use arca of the park and will last throughout the afternoon. The Gypsy Ramblers will be featured,. and other musicians are welcome to attend and take part. In the evening a dance will be held. Day use: ad- mission' to the Falls Reserve Happy -9t -h --B i -rt h -d -ay Donnie Cuillerier away generates 100 decibels. Heavy traffic produces 90 decibels and a .whisper only creates 20 decibels. According to Health and Welfare Canada, established permissible daily noise exposure levels are 90 decibels for four hours daily, 100 decibels for two hours, or 110 decibels for one half hour or less. Occupational health regulations state that after exposure to 95 decibels for four hours, people should wear ear protection. Intense sound affects hearing by damaging the tiny fragile hair cells of the inner ear. These hair cells pick up sound waves and arc the first step in transferring. sound to the brain. Once these cells become damaged, permanent hearing loss occurs. Hearing loss is usually a gradual process and often accompanies the aging process. It frequently goes unnoticed by the individual until someone else points it out. Loud, persistent sound can cause hearing loss at any age. While experts don't agree on the exact effects of personal stereo seLs on hearing, they do agree. that prolonged listening with the volume set 00 high will produce hearing damage. If used properly, walkabout stereos .can provide the friends meet others to find their ancestors per- haps we can use or adapt that tech- nique to help us find success in learning about our ancestors. The next' meeting of the Genealogical Society will he held at. the Frank Street Baptist church in Wiarton, Aug. 24. at 8 p.m. the guest speaker will be Chief Ralph Akiwenzie of Cape Crokcr First Nation. Everyone is welcome. For more information please contact Betty Wilson at 534-1287 or Betty ,Sicgrist 534-1078. the falls Conservation 'Area is 54.00 per vehicle. Dinner will be availahlc'on the' site. The Falls Rescrw. conser- vation Area also offers great cam- ping facilities. Why not plan to stay at the park for the. entire weekend!. Campsites can be reserved by cal- ling the Falls Reserve at 524-6429. Musicians who would like to take part in the Jamboree arc asked to contact the Falls Reserve or call the' Maitland Valley, Conservation Authority at 335-3557. Dinner will be provided free of charge to musicians who perform on stage. Falls Reserve Conservation Area is located at Benmiller, • • Happy 1.9" Birthday JirYlrnv James Edward • Haves Love Mom, Dad and Cheryl I.rOf11: MOni, Doti I on ilv Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, August 11, 1993 - Page 7 TUESDATie, H LD OVER - 2nd BIG WEEK IIAIIIIISIIN filhlil 11!, ftIGillVE 14:«E:...,..., FRI. - THURS. AUG. 13-19 FRI. &SAT,7&9:15pm. SUN. - THURS. 8 p m. LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-800-285-3438 FOR TOLL FREE, MOVIE INFO Ind t ru,n • \\„lt1 r1t It 1r,• i,.i 1 .-.1 1 111ii lmt t. t ht. 1,1.1 )1 11111II 111 �r ria).e ill iii r ,},Iu 'Iltr1 \tr11 -- 1 11111c 1111-r ltr •, ; 1 -on of f ,l v. ,t t 111,1 ',nn line I lu1uhon I ht 1'Ii,lln.; ,, 111 I if—.. 1,1 .1 1 11 111 111 v,11-1 21 1•0r ,11. \u;;u.tint, k 1 ( hurt h I' in 1 u, knell 1 +, 11 un11'. ,.nim IAFZE'T 111 I1 C '1'riu11111 r1111 1111. 11111 THEATRE KINCARDINE 396-3250 AUG. 13 - AUG. 19 at 7 p.m. AUG. 13 AUG. 19 at 9 p.m. SOI MARRIED AN AXE MURDERER SATURDAY MORNING MATINEE 10 A.M. 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