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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-09-17, Page 26CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1986—Page 7A Women Today to sponsor workshop in Blyth for nurses In the area of professional development for nurses there are numerous courses, clinical days and seminars. For many nurses,these educational days seem quite removed from the reality of their work ex- perienCe. Being employed in highly technical and under -staffed units, nurses are left feeling frustrated, unappreciated, and overworked. Nursing is a profession that is forever changing, and, in order to cope with those changes, nurses, as profes- sionals, need time for personal growth and development. There are new ways to examine and solve old problems. Women Today would like to extend to all nurses a personal invitation to attend and participate in an innovative workshop. "NORMAL VALUES/VITAL SIGNS". New vaccine for foxes to be tested The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources will begin immunizing wild foxes with a new vaccine this September, as part of an ongoing strategy to control the spread of rabies in rural areas. Ministry aircraft will drop 15,300 baits — liver and hamburger coated sponge cubes containing a strengthened, liquid rabies vaccine — in an "'/Pea bounded by the ownships of Hullet, Goderich, Stanley, Col- rne, and Tuckersmith near the towns of oderich and Clinton. The area — which has been used in similar trials for the last two years — will be expanded this year to include McKillop township near the town of Seaforth. "We have done two previous field tests," said Natural Resources Minister Vincent Kerrio. "One test examined this method of delivering the baits without using the vac- cine. It showed that the method works — two out of three foxes will eat the baits. "Vaccine was used in the second test, but fox blood samples indicated that it was not as effective as we anticipated. Rabies im- mune antibodies were present in about rive per cent of the foxes. That is why we must try for better results this year with this stronger, longer -lasting vaccine." Check your chimney now 1110 A blocked chimney or malfunctioning fur- nace can kill, say fuel safety experts. Ontario residents are being warned to en- sure their home heating systems are operating properly before turning on the furnace for the first time this season. "Have the whole system inspected, especially if you haven't already done so this year," advised Monte Kwinter, Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations. •'A simple professional check at least once a each year can help avoid tragedy." Illness and death have occured when faul- ty heating systems produced carbon monox- ide that backed up into homes because of blockage in the chimneys. Homeowners who have had their heating systems converted to natural gas may have to get metal chimney liners installed if the bricks are crumbling or show signs of staining due to moisture condensation. • T.-,PelgA s tgadr11114 3g-gar- poration (Cr i� blames malfunctioning heating systems for about 25 carbon monoxide -related deaths in Canada every year. During the past year the Fuels Safety Branch of MCCR has investigated 31 carbon monoxide -related incidents in Ontario, in- volving one death. Carbon monoxide - a colorless odorless gas - can leak into homes for a variety of reasons. Aside from blocked chimneys, cracks,in furnace heat exchangers can also be the culprits. On certain types of boilers the heat exchanger surface may become clogged with debris. These and other physical problems should show up during regular inspections. Do not use your furnace until any necessary repairs have been completed. Fuels Safety Branch Director, Bob Clen- dining warns that a problem known as back drafting can also occur even if there are no physical faults in the furnace or chimney. Back drafting is the reversal of air flow through the venting system. In tightly seal- ed homes, air can be drawn down the chimney, through the furnace and into the house when the fireplace, kitchen fan, cen- tral vacuum cleaner or other air -exhausting appliances are operated. If the furnace is running, exhaust gases may be prevented from rising up the chimney and could be spilled into the house. When recycled through the burner, the waste gases form deadly carbon monoxide. "Back drafting can be caused by exhaust ns, fires in a fireplace or a combination of ings that are exhausting a lot of air from the house," Clendining explains. "With to- day's tightly sealed homes, when the de- mand on the air supply is heavy it can only be satisfied by drawing air through the chimney. You can have problems if the fur- - nace turns on - and cannot reverse the flow again." The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are dizziness, nausea, headaches and weakness. If your family is experienc- ing any of these signs, yet the annual fur- nace inspection doesn't uncover any pro- blems, back drafting could be the culprit. Try opening a window when using the fireplace or other appliances that use lots of air, Clendining suggests, but if in doubt call a qualified contractor. Remember, homeowners are responsible for seeing that their furnaces are properly maintained. The new vaccine, developed at Connaught Laboraties in Toronto, is similar to a vac- cine which has been field-tested with suc- cess in Europe, It has shown 100 per cent potential in laboratory tests, and is expected to effectively retain its potency for three weeks after it is dropped. This is significantly better than last year's vaccine which retained its potency for only three days after it was dropped, and was estimated to be 80 per cent effective in pro- ducing rabies immune antibodies. The vaccine used in this year's trial will distribute around the mouth of the fox as it chews the sponge, and then be absorbed into its blood system, The sponge will be smeared with liver and packed with ham- burger to emit a pungent odor to attract the animals faster. "Local trappers will once again play an -Filter Queen "In The Heart Of Downtown Varna" important role in this operation," Kerrio said. "The bait drop has been timed to coin- cide with fox trapping season - about mid- October and mid November — so that we can examine the fox blood samples local trappers collect and determine how effec- tive the new vaccine has been. The vaccine has proven safe in the laboratory should accidental contact occur with pets or humans. It should not, however, be considered an adequate immunizing , agent if one of the baits is eaten by a pet. The sponge smeared with liver will be placed in a plastic bag with the hamburger. The plastic bait bags are clearly marked with a warning label. Residents are being asked not to touch them. The baits will be dropped away from human habitation — on gravel pits, fields and along the edges of woodlands. DRYSDALE MAJOR APPLIANCE CENTRE LTD. SALESWITH SERVICE "The Place to Buy Appliances" NEW AND USED HENSALL 262-2728 CLOSED MONDAYS September Savings Join the Quick Start Plus Program ,today. It's fast. It's proven. With yummy new menus and food choices. Emotional support too - we're on your side! And talk about reducing, we've even reduced the price! JOIN NOW for $10... SAVE $10... OR MORE Save $10.00 off the regular registration and first meeting fee OR Save even more with the purchase of a Savings Plus membership and receive this newly revised Quick Start Plus Cookbook FREE! The Quick Star Ftlus Program - Freedom of choice and now - your choice of savings. Choose to be a winner! Join today. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL: 1-800-265-9291 MEETING LOCATION: Goderich Royal Canadian Legion 56 Kingston Road WEDNESDAYS 6:45 P.M. Offer valid in participating areas from September 2 -7th 1986, only. Not valid with any other offer or special rate. Weight Watchers 8 Quick Start are trademarks of Weight Watchers International Inc. 1988 Weight Watchers International Inc, Speclal rates for Seniors and qualified students.. a This open workshop is being led by Cecille O'Connor, a registered nurse and per- former, and Lib Spry, director, actress, writer, and workshop leader. At this point, nurses will be provided with some background information and an explanation of how the workshop evolved. "SCENARIO", a team of nursing and theatrical professionals, decided, to develop a musical play entitled "Good Day, No Com- plaints", to communicate nurses' feelings and concerns from a nurse's point of view. While researching their play they realized the enormous potential in utilizing theatre techniques as a tool for nurses,and so the workshop "NORMAL VALUES/VITAL SIGNS" was born. Acting skill is not a pre -requisite, and, what each nurse is required to bring to the workshop is her wealth of experience: feel- ings, im i ges,, and stories. The workshop in- troduces nurses to a process that uses theatre techniques as a tool for coming to terms with personal and professional issues. In an open workshop format, participants use verbal and non-verbal techniques to define their problems and concerns as they work together constructively towards change. Come dressed comfortably, and be prepared to stimulate thought and dialogue in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. "SCENARIO" has had a very positive response to the workshops from the Ontario Nurses Association, the Ontario College of Registered Nursing Assistants, and the Col- lege of Nurses of Ontario. They were chosen to produce the closing presentation of the RNAD convention held in May, 1986. The Huron County workshop is extremely im- portant to their overall goal to be truly representative of all nurses in Ontario, in- cluding small communities. The workshop has been scheduled for Saturday, September 27, in Blyth, from 9 am to 5 pm. The fee is $25 including lunch, and the number of participants is limited. We hope that this advance notice will allow you to make the necessary time available in your busy schedule to attend. Interested? All interested participants should pre -register with a non-refundable deposit of $15. When your pre -registration arrives; you will immediately receive a let- ter of confirmation including a tax deducti- ble receipt and details of the workshop. If you have any questions concerning the open workshop, please call Shelley Hart- man, Project Reaching Out Co-ordinator, Women Today, RR 3, Goderich, N7A 3X9, 529-7657, Joan Chandler, Viusueu Today's Theatre Group Facilitator, 519-887-6021 or Women Today, Office, Clinton, 482-9706. IT'S TIME TO TALK BUSINESS 1 1 IF YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Give us a call. We offer financial aid in the form of loans, loan guarantees or even selling an equity position in your business. We have experien- ced counsellors who can help you plot a course for growth and sue. cess for your business. And we can provide you with direction to get government assistance, both federal and provincial, as well as other vital information. 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