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Exeter Times–Advocate
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Queensway therapy Scouts dig deep to help environment
going to the dogs
Popcorn the pet therapy dog sits on Betty Taylor's
lap as Charlie McLean looks on. (photo/Stephanie
Mandziuk)
By Mike Johnston
TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF
HENSALL — Every
Wednesday from April to
November Queensway
retirement home resi-
dents are treated to a visit
from Popcorn, a Maltese
dog, and his owner Paula
Townsend as part of St.
John Ambulance's thera-
py dog program. During
the winter months the
residents receive cards
and letters stamped with
Popcorn's paw print.
The program has been
around since 1992, and
Central Huron Branch
1084 based in Goderich
has had it since 1996.
The Goderich branch has
22 dogs and will soon test
eight more. The dogs visit
retirement communities,
hospitals and the
Bluewater Detention
Centre for young offend-
ers.
"It's been proven time
and time again that dogs
can reach people when
people can't," said St.
John pet therapy co-ordi-
nator Ann Cepukas.
"They don't care what
people look like, they have
no hidden agendas,
they're just there to wag
their tail."
She added tests have
been done that show
patient blood pressure
goes down after a visit
from a therapy dog.
"It gives them some-
thing to look forward to.
Some of the people in the
retirement community
had pets before they
moved in that they miss."
Before a dog can be
accepted as a pet therapy
dog, they must show cer-
tain capabilities, namely
acceptance of strangers,
sitting politely for petting,
walking on a loose leash,
walking through a crowd
that includes wheelchairs,
sitting on command and
staying in place and react-
ing well to another dog or
distractions.
Those who would like
their dog to be a pet ther-
apy dog can contact Anne
Cepukas at (519) 357-
3843, or at
annecepukas@sympati-
co.ca.
"We're always looking
for good dogs and han-
dlers. Anyone is wel-
come," she said.
Anything
Tess is
second
best!
Capsule Comments
by Ernie Miatello
Back in 1932, a drug company introduced
Benzedrine inhalers as a nasal decongestant. It
actually had an amphetamine (a stimulant) in it
and was also being used to treat obesity as well
as hyperactivity in children. It hasn't been
available for decades. A good thing, too!
Canola, safflower and olive oils are three good healthy oils to
have in your kitchen. They are low in saturated fats and high in
monounsaturated fats.
What's the difference between an antiperspirant and a deodorant?
An antiperspirant contains a chemical that closes the pores of the
skin under the arms reducing the amount of perspiration. A
deodorant only masks the odour with a fragrance.
Speaking of perspiration, did you know that our feet have
250,000 sweat glands in them, mostly on the soles? These glands
give off an average of half a pint (10 oz.) of perspiration a day...
that's 22 gallons per year! (Phew!).
Pharmacists are the most accessible of all healthcare
professionals. As long as the pharmacy doors are open, there is
always a pharmacist on duty. That's the law. Because of the
specialized nature of the products we sell, we have to be available
to answer your questions. It's a job we thoroughly enjoy. See you in
our pharmacy soon!
Huron Apothecary Ltd.
Phone 235-1982,
440 Main St. Exeter
PHARM
ASSIST
"YOUR HEALTH CARE PHARMACY"="j
Trees for Canada is a program sponsored by the scouting movement to help our environment. On May 7 the
First Ilderton Scouts and Beavers, along with staff from the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority, con-
verged on the Denfield farm of Dave and Betty Siddall to plant almost 900 trees. There's a clean water creek
nearby. The trees will eventually help recreate a more natural forest area and protect the creek from runoff,
while keeping it cool. At left, Eric Jordan and Kathleen Lebel dig a big hole. At right, Phillip Lebel (left) and
Quin Jordan plant a tree. (photos/Stephanie Mandziuk)
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