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Zurich Citizens News, 1981-07-02, Page 2Page Z Citizens News July 2, 1911 PREETER'S HARDWARE — Shown are: (from left Brown, and William O'Brien. The poster to the rig John Preeter, Lee Hoffman, ToIIy Wurm, William Seibert; Mr. Bloch, Bill t of the picture is dated March 10, 1915.Photo courtesy Olive O'Brien. What to do for There are lots of neat places to go in the summer that take you into crowds. There are ball games, tourist attractions, fairs, busy beaches. They all combine fun and excitement, exertion, and if you're lucky, lots of sun- shine. Nothing can move the cloud cover over this cheerful picture faster than an accident or sudden illness. And one of the sad things is that those things usually don't have to happen. The St. Hohn Ambulance Brigade has years of ex- perience in helping people who've had a problem when they've been on an outing. Wayne Cotgreave, Provincial Cadet Superintendent with the Brigade, says some ordinary caution mixed with the day's enthusiam cam minimize the potential for trouble. The situations the Brigade deal with most often are sprains, bruises, and sore feet, insect bites and stings, with the consequences of too much sun and of over exertion, with over indulgence and with heart attack. .Cotgreave says the preventive measures are simple one. If you know you're going to be out in the sun for a long time, dress for it. Wear comfortable, easy fitting clothes and a hat. Wear cotton socks that will give your feet some breathing room, and shoes that are appropriate for the things you'll be doing. If your climbing around in bleachers or boats or bump em cars, take it easy so you don't pull up lame with a painful sprain, . In fact, take it easy generally, especially if you're not used to exercise. If you begin to feel the heat, there's no need to be heroic. Sit down in the shade for a few minutes and sip a cool drink. Watch the intake a little too. Too much to eat or drink, too much junk food, too much alcohol can invite holiday woes. If you're susceptable to sun, apply an efficient sun screen, and cover up. If you seem to be a favourite target for bugs and bees, consider using repellent, don't wear perfume or hair spray. Wear summer light coloured clothes, and avoid buggy places as much as you can, If you are around when someone does suffer an illness or injury, St. John Ambulance first aid can help. Shock The shock of falling into very cold water can kill or immobilize a person. Quick rescue is essential. However, shock can occur as the result of almost any incident, and people can die of it. So always treat an accident victim for shock, which means: maintain his body temperature, reassure him, and monitor his breathing. Blisters Aviod blisters by wearing sensible socks and shoes. If you do get a lbister, don't puncture it. Wash your foot well, dry it throughly, and if necessary cover the blister with a dry dressing. If it does come open, guard against infection by washing it well and covering it with a clean dressing. The best treatment is rest, with the washed and well dried foot elevated and exposed to air. Bites a, Stings If someone suffers an insect bite or sting, get the stinger out if you can, by scratching it out with your fingernail. Apply baking soda, or use a mouth wash if the bite is around the mouth. If much swelling occurs, get medical aid because you might be dealing with an allergic reaction. Use repellants where insects are a problem. With other bites (snake, animal, etc.,) keep the victim still, wash the wound with soap and get to hospital as soon as possible. Bee Stings If you are stung by a bee, wasp, yellow jacket or hornet, run cold water over the sting or pack ice around it to ease pain. Depress around the stinger, scrape it off with a fingernail or sterilized needle. Apply baking soda, calamine lotion or rubbing alcohol . Scrapes & Cuts Danger is from infection. Cleanse well with warm water and soap- cover with sterile dressing. Heat Exhaution Caused by exposure to excessive heat, especially moist heat, with or without physical exertion. Muscular cramps, headache, diz- ziness, restlessness, pale, cool clammy skin, weak pulse, rapid and shallow breathing are indicators of heat exhaustion. Treat by moving victim to a cool place and if he is conscience, giving him cool salted water to drink (1/2 teaspoon to one pint of water). Get medical mishaps aid if recovery is not quick or there is loss of con- sciousness. Heat Stroke A very serious illness caused by high temperatures and hot drying or high humidity and poor cir- culation. The victim's face is flushed and skin hot and dry, temperature in the 40 degree C (104 degree F) range, pulse is strong, breathing is noisy, unconsciousness may develop. Reduce victim's temperature quickly, removing clothing, bathe him in cold water, fanning him at the same time. Move to medical aid. The victim may die unless the first aider works actively at lowering body temperature. Fainting If you think someone is going to faint, have him lie down or sit with his head lowered. Loosen clothing at the neck chest and waist. Ensure an adequate supply of fresh air. If someone does faint, raise his legs slightly above the level of his head. Ensure an adquate supply of fresh air. If breathing is difficult, or noisy, place him in the recovery position. Reassure him as con- sciousness returns. For information about St. John Ambulance First Aid courses, contact the local branch of St. John, or the Provincial Office at 46 Wellsley St. East, Toronto, M4Y 1G5. ST. BONIFAC:E AWARDS — Awarded for their year's efforts at St. Boniface separate school were: (from left) Carmen Mathonia, congeniality; Colleen Regier, highest overall average; and Donna Regier, Christian charity. Huron Centennial School year review How quickly another year has gone by! Huron Centen- nial School has had its share of activities. During June, grade 1 classes visited Pineridge' Zoo, at Grand Bend. Their observation of the animal habits, appearance, and .food made their Study Unit on Animals more realistic. The kindergarten classes visited Story Book Gardens and experienced their nursery rhyme characters in concrete settings. Earlier in June they also enjoyed a very informative tour of the Seaforth Hospital, and the friendly hospitality extended to them by the hospital staff. Their kindergarten year ended with a graduation program and diplomas on Tuesday, June 23. The grades 3 and 4 classes involving more than 100 children spent the morning of Monday, June 22 with students trained by the Ministry of the Environ- ment. This was an en- vironmental exploration. The annual ball game between the staff and grades 7 and 8 took place during lunch period Friday, June 19. Winners? All who par- ticipated and the children who watched. Constable Gosse arrived at our school about 9 a.m. Friday, June 19, to give the written test, bike check, and the bike riding test. The grades 4 to 8 took part in this annual event sponsored by the OPP and the Student's Council. Junior winners: First - Mike McLean, Second - Steven Caldwell, Third - Darcy Dayman. Senior winners: First - William Fotheringham, Se- cond -- Jeff Lyon, Third - Julie Consitt. June 18 a.m. was an im- portant time for all the grade 8 students. It. was . their high school orientation day. They spent the time getting acquainted with their school and receiving their timetables. The ma- jority are :excited and anx- ious to begin a new phase in their lives. Our Ukulele ,Group per- formed at Clinton High School along with bands from Hullett, •Hoimesville, and Belle River. Our students billeted' half of the Belle River Band Thursday night. We have many new friends as the'result of that experience. We are all saddened by the fact that Mrs. Doris McKinley will not be at our school after this term. She and her family will move to Nova Scotia. Our senior music program will miss this hard-working and es- pecially talented lady. Grade 6 students had a farewell party for her during the week. The staff also had a party for her after school, Wednesday. Mrs. McKinley put music to words made by Mrs. Marj. Hayter. The song is called A Huron Centennial School. Very catchy tune and good words! The grade 8 classes gathered togetherforthe last time on Monday evening for their banquet and gradua- tion. Congratulations to all. Some of the awards presented were: Best all round girl, Shelley Finlayson; best all round boy, Darryn Finnigan; top grade 8 to win the Evelyn H.B. Newton -Bradley Scholarship, Jay Brandon; top academic girl, Jay Bran- don; top academic boy, Greg. Scraggs. Jack predicts for tough times ahead Continued from front page getting near the provincial increase and there is some question as to where the money is going. He com- mented there is no reason why the non -regionalized areas should be penalized. Riddell observed that the members sitting for non - regionalized areas are wondering if the regionaliz- ed areas are getting larger increases. He said many farmers are asking when funds for tile drainage loans will be allocated. Riddell said the government is still working on a formula as to how to allocate these funds and possibly they will be allocated in August. He pointed out that it has ' been suggested loans be cut to 50 percent from 75 percent. 'Come aboard' for summer reading at the Zurich library "Come aboard the book boat ! " is the slogan for the 1981 Summer Reading Program at the Zurich Branch Library. On becoming a member of the crew, each child will receive a colouring sheet depicting an underwater adventure and one of four bookmarks saying "Chart yourcourse to the library", "Sailing with stories", "Drop anchor in your library", or . "Cruise around your library". At the end of August, a Master Mariner's Reading Certificate in Old English lettering will be awarded to the participants in the program. Draws will than be made for buttons reading "Book Boat Crew". Now, cruise down to the Zurich Branch Library, become a member of the book boat and stay tuned for furthur exciting news from The captain.