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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-07-04, Page 7Wednesday, July 4, 2007 Exeter Times -Advocate 7 Keeping cool in the heat MADD honours student HURON - With the arrival of summer, the Huron County Health Unit has some tips on keeping cool in the heatwave. In the heat and smog, some people are more at risk of developing a heat -related illness than others. Symptoms of heat illness or heat stroke can include rapid breath- ing, faintness, confusion, headache and tiredness. Those at risk include children under age four, senior citizens, people with chronic illness and people with res- piratory conditions like asthma. If you have a friend or neighboUr in one of these cate- gories, check in with them to make sure they're doing all right. Keep yourself hydrated. Drink water and fruit juice regularly both to keep yourself cool and to keep your body functioning. Watch out for caffeinated beverages like cola, coffee and tea. Caffeine actually dehydrates you. Choose loose and light -weight clothing. Dark, synthetic fabric can make you even more uncomfortable. Keep indoors if you can, and turn down (or turn off) electric lights. Drawing curtains or blinds can help keep the heat out. If you have to go outside, wear a hat, light clothing and sunscreen. Keep to the shade when you can. Don't leave pets unattended in a parked car. In the worst of the heat between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., avoid heavy activity or exercise. Even gardening is not a good idea. Exeter lawn bowling scores Mom, June 25: Harold Knight 1W24, Verona Snider 1W24, Har Brintnell 1W15, Ray consitt 1W15, Pauline Sim- mons 1W13, Russell Snider 1W13 Tues., June 26: Jim Chapman 2W32, Har Brintnell 2W30, Russell Snider 2W25, Fran McCallum 1W18, Peter McFalls 1W18, Colin McLuckie 1W15, John Towle 1W14, Fred Truchon 1W13, Marie Brunzlow 1W11 Thurs., June 28: Marg Consitt 1W14, Jean Crerar 1W14, Maryg DeBoer 1W14, Marg Knight 1W14, Colin McLuckie 1W14, Tony Jones 1W14, Eudora Caldwell 1W13, Jerry DeBoer 1W13, Fred Truchon 1W13, Bob Caldwell 1T13, Marg Deichert 1T13, Harold Knight 1T13, Jeff Mason 1T13, Jerry MacLean 1T13, Bob Russell 1T13 SOUTH HURON 2ND ANNUAL DEMO DAY Saturday, July 7th, 2007 1 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. MORRISON DAM FREE CONSERVATION ADMISSION AREA FUN FOR ENTIRE FAMILY Sponsored by EXI-PLAST Displays, BMB Engines, JETFLOAT, JAMMWELD, EXI-PLAST, Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, Tattered & Torn, Junior Sailors, Envira-North Systems high volume fans, Primitive Wares, Refugee Ministres, Parkhill Cardboard Boat Race Committee, Martha Heywood - Colours of Cancer Bracelets, Exeter Playground Group, Canoe, Kayak and Modular Dock demos, "Spot the Croc," Visual Treasure Hunt (forms available at head of the Trails Kiosk, Rec. Centre entrance and Morrison Dam Trail entrance), Jellybean count, "Where's the White Squirrel? -Somewhere on the Trail" Free family fishing, Young Anglers Certificates • BBQ by Mayor Oke • Face Painting • Balloons • Free Draws Walk or run the trails - Call 519-235-2610 to book Trail Mobile in advance. There's still time to display - call 519-228-6421. Visit www.EXIPLAST.ON.CA FOR UPDATES. WINNERS' NAMES WILL BE POSTED ON WEBSITE National award - A Grade 5 student at Precious Blood School in Exeter recently won first place in a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) National essay writing contest. Nicole Winters, middle, was presented with the award June 21 by Huron -Bruce MADD chapter administrative assistant Candy Willis, left and Huron -Bruce chapter president Laurie Dinning, right.Winters, in the 10 and under category, was chosen from 750 entries across Canada.The essay theme this year was "Game Over." Precious Blood School also donated money towards the orga- nization from a play performed by the students. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) Capsule Comments by Ernie Miatello Ernie Miatello Using the acronym "CHESS", will help you remember the five important components of sun - protection: "C" = Clothing -tightly woven and dark in colour; "H" = Hats with a wide brim all around; E = Eyeglasses that block both UVA and UVB light; 'S" = Sunscreen with at least an SPF of 15; 'S" = Shade. Stay out of the sun between 10 am and 4 pm for greatest protection. Snoring can be a serious problem in some households. Snoring is always made worse by the intake of alcohol because it relaxes the muscles in the throat and constricts the air passage. Try not drinking any alcohol at least 4 hours before bedtime but better stilll, try no alcohol at all for a couple of weeks. You may be surprised by the results. When having a new prescription filled, your full prescription record is usually on file in the pharmacy. What isn't always noted are the routine nonprescription and herbal remedies you take. Share that information with your pharmacist to ensure these products don't impact the new prescription adversely. We hear a lot about the benefits of wine. A study done in Denmark last year found that wine drinkers also buy healthier food and have better diets than those who buy beer. The wine drinkers diet had more produce, poultry, low-fat cheese, milk and meat compared to beer drinkers who bought more ready -cooked food. Huron Apothecary Ltd. l.n.s. Phone 235-1982, PHARM LA 440 Main St. Exeter ASSIST 4 "YOUR HEALTH CARE PHARMACY„ Celebrate Summer With ih Here's a great opportunity to get together and parry with employees, customers and friends. THE BLUEWATER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION di presents ROCK, ROLL AND REI!1EI!1BER DINNER AND TRIBUTF SHOW Jeff Scott as BUDDY HOLLY featuring Bernie Jessome as ROY ORBISON Jeff & Bernie as THE EVERLY BROS. with back up vocals by Lori Coulson Dinner Catered by: JERRY RADER HOMESTYLE CATERING ulBluewater Complex, Zurich, Saturday, July 14, 2007 Cost is $50.00 per person - advance sales - limited seating Doors open at 5:30 Dinner: 6:30 Show: 8:30 to 10:30 EACH TICKET GIVES YOU A CHANCE TO WIN A LUXURIOUS VERMONT CASTING STAINLESS STEEL BARBEQUE GENEROUSLY DONATED BY GEO-TECK HEATING AND COOLING To reserve your table or to order individual tickets please call: Nancy Regier: 236-4420, Steve Haberer: 236-4905, Dennis Ducharme: 236-4755, Darren Durand 262-3136. BLUEWATER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING A VARIETY OF NON-PROFIT PROJECTS AND SCHOOL SPONSORED AWARDS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BLUEWATER TO ENSURE THAT THE COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO THRIVE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.