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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1988-04-05, Page 5. q74 •••• -.4•••• "'' •:,Y11;•11.4 , • • 00. • • • • • • • • 4' '; •'.. • .0 '1 1 * • •i . -4,;!•••••.•4•-- ,. • .0: ••••• ve.••40 , ;•• 04-‘00,1 044.:4'•* Si It 7.41,4144000#i• . . . , 1 14- •' 4 wets— lit 1.been traeUing, h Me,cea' tar researcb in his is in ar- ehitecture. Rev, and Mrs. S. 31 Lookrnan, RI Alleaater, wish to announceth • forthcom:ing marriage. ..:Of. :their 'OWN' -eleytnn Ronald.. tle e Mrs Russell aird, Wingham. The k andU and Mr. thei:r :n DGahnieeednerrpao clStore aog s tt °i'ren Q.1 e atudent is 7 Guelph.. )evi Pei to t iefen e 4.smssOw 0'000 • . • wit FOr. .the lieatt f it $ by Sheryl Feagen Health Education Consultant Huron COUnty Health `Unit BRIDGE: DESIGNS was the topic of this prize-winning science felt project entered by Sarah Flamer, a Oracle 8 student at Turnberry Central School. Sarah showed her project to other Grade 8 winners Don Hawkins, .Greg de Vos, Derick Evers,- Brian Sleeman and Ron Campbell recently ,at the school.' 'at eat eris for roa u get sur Last year's weather presented money over the long term, he added. both :good news and bad news for, "Last year was one year when we ‘ifuretratontity's roads department, -couldn't lose for winningMie told but overall the county road budget council. showed a surplus for 1987, according Extra tree cutting and trimming, to County Engineer Dennis Merrell, and the spreading of extra gravel on Huron County Council learned of the surplus — even though last year's exceptional weather led to both increased and decreased road costs — during presentation of Mr. MerralPs annual report at the regular March session. While- mild winter weather saved money�nsnow removal costs, the excellent fall weather allowed the department to take on projects not originally scheduled, Mr. Merrell said. Although these projects cost more in the short haul, they Will save shoulders was among the additional work accomplished because of the good spring and fall weather. The _ combination of good weather and cost savings en construction allowed the department to extend the County Road 18 reconstruction project by another 1.5 kilometres. Even though last year's winter snow removal budget had been reduced $39,000 from that of 1986, it still managed to come in at an ad- ditional $56,106 under budget, Mr. How often have you heard, "It doesn't matter what I do, everything causes cancer"? Well, take another look because everything -doesn't cause cancer! In fact,,there are many positive steps which you can take every .day to reduce your hancesof_developing-eancer: - - • Take a few minutes to -answer (True, False, or -I Don't -know) the questions below andlearn about the things you can do to reduce your risk ofcancer. 1. Most cancers are related to lifestyle influences including food, alcohol, smoldng-and occupation. 2.'llederatenteohol eonsunt liotr.!‘ means two' orethree drinks per oc- casion. • 3. The best way to include Vitamin A in one's diet is to take supplements rather than eat dark green or deep yellow and orange vegetables and fruits. 4. As long as you reduce the amount of fat in your diet, itdoesn't Merrell said. On the other side of the, ledger, reconstruction fel the Patterson" Bridge at Auburn required more extensive Work than originally planned which meant the project was $36,000 over budget. Preliminary engineering work was- done for the construction of the new Ball's Bridge across the Maitland River south of Auburn. Mr. Mezrall described the site of the bridge as exceptionally pretty and said everyone using the new bridge will enjoy the setting. However, once the Ball's Bridge project is completed, something will have to be done about the Cun- ningham Bridge at Ethel which has deteriorated, he warned. From April 17 to 23, Canadians will participate in National Citizenship Week, a celebration of our citizenship and what it means to be a Canadian. • Although • in law Canadian citizenship has existed only since 1947, the spirit that gives Canadians their special identity has lived since the earliest days of confederation. Equality, diversity and connintnity are the essential ingredients &that spirit, and bask principles of Canadian society. Whatever our heritage, wherever we live, we share a common Vision flatten* is a compassionate and vital nation — a .place 'where equality is an IMO** kit -of our seeletY. Every Canadian Should. have the sante opportunities to participate in Canadian lift and every Canadian should accept -the same responslbility ti speak up and inakehis orher opinions known. e of differ castes 1 of- confederation acknowledged Canada's diversity in geography, baiguage, religion and in traditions. The Canada of today is a thriving • multicultural society. People from many different origins, cultures and backgrounds call Canada a fresh and vital wealth of skills, experience and knowledge that enriches all aspects of our Canadhineociety. At the heart of Canadian society — in aur setao . and neighborhoods, in business, polities and the arts —is a sense .of community, Canadiani take pride in their communities — in their clean safe cities and friendly_ neighborhoods. We try to help those in neeCitid support international efferte for human rights, freedom and justice. A great Canadian and former prime minister, John G. Diefen- biker speaking in h' 1Ose of Coirlincele Oil Jaip. 1, tetli sad: know there -are some who, feel a dente 'ofembarrassment In ea- sisitlg pride: in their•natter*, 41. •• • • , . . . • • . , • • perhaps because of the- fear that they might be coesideted old- fashioned or parochial. it do not belong -to that group,. 1_realize that a Ws'411 warped and ' ted nationalism is c productive of- tyranny and war, but that ahealthy loyalty and devotion to one's country Constitutes a most fruitful hispira lion in life." Being Canadian means finding s strength in dwersity, enjoying rich a cultural traditiOns of others, and m respecting each community's a contribution to .0Ur national life. it matter how much you weigh: 5. Cigarette smoking is related to 15 per cent of all cancers, including mouth, larynx, esophagus and bladder. 6. A sunscreen with a low number — five, for example — provides Maximum .protection from the sun and can reduce the risk of skin cancer. 7. A high intake of fat is assoeiated with increased risk of cancer of the breast, colon 'and prostate: 8. Lung cancer causes more deaths in women than breast cancer. Answers Here are theanswers: • 1. .1'rue. About 80 per cent of cancers -are related to lifestyle — et; 35 per Cent; smoking, 30 Pee d et* alcohol, three per cent; and occupational exposure, . four per Dent 2. Palte. Two or three drinks a t ay is considered moderate con- urnption. Heavy drinking is ssociated with, cancers of the p outh, throat, esophagus, pancreas nd liver. • & False. Vitamin A can be toxic it se taken in large amounts (e.g. sup. 4'4 per cent of all cancers — inciUdiflg mouth, larynx, esophagus, and • bladder -- and over 80 per cent of all lung canter. It is the most preventable cause of all deaths.. P • • : • 6. False. Sunscreens with high Aulub-Ors Provide-tireateF-protootion• . than do sunscreens with lovr"kink- bersT-Arleast-- olV.-15—iimiereen should be used. This 'means that you can safely stay in the sun foie 15 ,elriaiwns*.lesta'lliaeesittglillloLraSetY91:1;c4eis""le, PdOwlif*rlitthtel:eurt— protect ,yourself by Wearing .POtec clothing and avoidingthe 'tuff 'at midday when it is th strongest. • 7. True. To reduce the fat content of your diet, try broiling or baldng rather than frying your foods. Trim fat from steaks, roasts and chops, and skin your poultry before cooking. Choose" fruitS dessert and reduce your intake of salad • dressings, sauces and creams. 8. False. In Canada, breast cancer is still the number one cancer • killer of women. However, statistic; indicate that the rate of death related to lung cancer among women may soon be higher than the rate of death from breast cancer, and that this is probably related to the rate of smoking among women. • You can't control things such as your family's health history, but you can control your lifestyle by eating a healthy diet, not smoking, drinAting in moderation, exercising regularly, controlling your weight, and using "sunsense". Remember, everything doesn't' cause cancer. You can make a ifference! Next time you see your doctor, ask or a cancer -related, checkup. Early etection is critical for successful reatment. Reference: "An Ounce of revention", Niagara Regional ealth Services Department. repared by: H,ealth Education rvices, HuronComity Health Unit. ' • also means hehltprettd to live in • free, united and tolerant country. pi National Citizenship Week — a t timetx celebrate our citizenship and WI what it means to he a Canadian -- is f new an annual event 'which Coincides w with the anniversary of ,the V Canadian Charter •of Rights and sho Preedonas onApril 17, 102. National "Cltmenship Week is ements). Recent studies indicate hat Vitainiti A supplements do not ve the/anti-cancer effeet which is bund in foods high in beta.earotene, hich the body uses to make itaMin' A. Your daily food intake uld inelude a dark green or deep ellow fruit or v 4.. False. Obesity independently et.eases your risk of developing eer j the uterus, gall bladder, z t and colon. S. False. Staab* amounts for 30 dbcanni canadtet wily of eelebratitqt what m BeSproaretid 11110 in in! br being Canadian means to all of US. Can • 11111101.111111111.11111111111/111MINIMMINNe FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL School re -opened at the Winghern Public School in September of 1915 with a word of reassurance to the parents that all rooms had been thoroughly fumigated and all necessary precautions taken SO ill danger of contagion froth the diphtheria scare had been removed. Parents were urged to make Sure their children attended on the rst day of school- So classes properly organized.