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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-11-01, Page 7Getting personalized service from my pharmacist The better your pharmacist knows you, the better he or she will be able to advise you. Choose your pharmacist carefully and visit the same pharmacy every time. Take charge of your health. Team up with your pharmacist! Good Advice K27geff4 Better Health: Talk with your Pharmacist Dan Taylor PHARMACY AVARINISS WUY C=MUI We now stock canes, reading glasses & Swiss Herbal products to serve your better. Be sure to enter our FREE DRAW for a Thermoscan thermomele (the type used in hospitals) mew Blyth Apothecary (519) 523-4210 after hours (519) 482-9475 n • r (Dahl ISM Food Markets Blyth 523-4551 Product of U.S.A. "Florida Grown" 24 a 355 ml Tins Unit Price 5.9/100 ml 750 ml Bottle + Deposit Unit Price 7.9/100 ml Cut From Canada A/AA/AAA Grades Beef Chuck Sealtest Light n' Lively YOGOURT Assorted Varieties Flat of 12 175 g Cups SOFT DRINKS Assorted Varieties YOUR 10CalSTORE WITH BIG SAVINGS Scrimgeour's Food Market 1.(N EC HT EL Savings based on our regular retails. We reservethe right to limit quantities to normal family requirements. Values effective: Monday, Oct. 30 - Sunday, Nov. 5/95 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1995. PAGE 7. Brussels hosts OAAS District 8 annual meeting The District 8 Ontario Associa- tion of Agricultural Societies annual meeting was held in Brussels on Tuesday, Oct. 24 with attendance from 14 fair boards in Huron and Perth counties. Kevin Stewart of Exeter, producer of Family Farmer with Baton Broad- casting Systems, was guest speaker. His message contained a warning to the agricultural community regarding the use of the media and its effectiveness in promoting Continued from page 2 ously attended Grey Central Public School), Kate says her favourite part was helping with the Summer Rec program for the little children. "I would definitely do it again." Kate, as well as 10 other young people, volunteered more than 25 hours to the SWAT team. Kate recorded 58. These young people earned a 24 hour camping trip to Point Farms Provincial Park for their dedication. SWAT was a great success, says program co-ordinator Wendy Mar- tin. Those involved learned new skills, gained work experience, helped improve their community and had fun, she says. "They were a fantastic group of students to work with. Youth do want to contribute to their commu- nity and make a positive difference. Continued from page 1 health issue for women in Canada. In Huron County 50 cases are diag- nosed each year with 15,700 across the country, she says. The major risk factor is being a women, says McKenzie. After that, risk increases with age, particularly for women over 50, previous breast cancer and a strong family history such as a sister, daughter or mother. Most cancers are found by acci- dent, by the women themselves and only 25 per cent of women do BSE. For women over 50, health pro- fessionals suggest regular checkups with a family physician as well as mammograms. (The benefits of regular mammograms for women agriculture in a positive manner. Greetings were extended on behalf of the federal government by Huron-Bruce MP Paul Steckle, who spoke briefly on the Quebec referendum and the importance of keeping a united Canada. District 8 director, Lyle Haney and District 8 Homecraft Represen- tative, Margaret Deichert shared information about the upcoming OAAS convention in February. The winner of the District 8 quilt (The Ark's) role is to provide them with the opportunities to do so." To continue those opportunities, the Ark has begun the (Brussels) Youth Taking Action squad (BYTA) which will be out one weekend each month from October through March, providing "Phan- tom Services". A group of four or five young people will offer to rake leaves and assist with community group spe- cial projects, as well as continue visits to Huronlea, help Epilepsy Ontario or other requests they receive. For those who volunteer over 10 hours, during the winter months, they will be honoured at a BYTA banquet. Anyone in Grade 6 to 8, interest- ed in volunteering for Phantom Services is welcome to contact the Ark. under 50 is still a disputed subject.) Once cancer is diagnosed, there is a team of health professionals which will look after the patient's needs, from a primary nurse and oncologist to surgeon, radiation therapist, dietician, and social worker, says McKenzie. For women who wish an exami- nation at the Ontario Breast Screen- ing Centre in London, appoint- ments may be made by a family physician or the individual. Information may be obtained by contacting the Canadian Cancer Society, Huron-Perth Unit, 112-342 Erie Street, Stratford, N5A 2N4, or by calling 519-271-4270 or 1-800- 294-0086. competition was Mitchell Agricultural Society for a quilt done by Isabel Annis. This quilt will be judged in February together with others from across the province in competition for the Ontario Agricultural Museum award. Winner of the 60 per cent Whole Wheat bread competition was Brussels Agricultural Society for a loaf of bread baked by Ferne Howatt. The 1996 executive for District 8 were elected consisting of: District 8 Director, Lyle Haney of Seaforth; District 8 Homecraft Represen- tative Margaret Deichert of Zurich; Associate Director, Bert Vorsten- bosch of Mitchell; Associate Homecraft Representative, Heather Moffatt of St. Marys; Past District Director, Ron McKay of Clinton; Past Homecraft Representative, Barbara Pinkney of Listowel; Secretary-Treasurer, Ruthanne Negrijn of Exeter. SWAT fills summer hours 50 cases in Huron annually Fair ambassadors Fair Ambassadors from Huron-Perth who will represent the region at the royal Winter Fair gathered at the annual meeting of the Agricultural Society, on Oct. 24. In back, from left: Renee Sweeney, Zurich; Susan McLachlan, Seaforth; Robin Longfield, St. Marys; Mellissa Timmermans, Hensall; Stacy Hahn, Brussels; and Marianne Stoltz, Listowel. In front, from left: Ritchie Ople, Howick; Carrie Morris, Stratford; Jennifer McNeilly, Exeter; and Leanne Nicholson, Mitchell.