The Citizen, 1995-11-22, Page 11Winning combination
The total points earned by the Blyth Public School Senior Boys' cross country team earned
them a top rank finish at a recent meet. Team members are, from left: Ryan Montgomery,
Dean Wilson, Chauncey Brown, Darrell McDougall and Bryce Toll.
HURON COUNTY
CHRISTMAS BUREAU
LOCATIONS 1995
Goderich
Trinity Christian Reformed
Church
321 Suncoast Dr. E.
Exeter
Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle
670 Main St. S.
Wingham
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
281 Josephine Street
Seaforth
First Presbyterian Church
Goderich St. W.
Clinton
Clinton Christian Reformed
Church
243 Princess St. E.
Open to receive your gifts
December 4th - 8th,
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
HELP US SHARE THE SPIRIT
Sponsored by the Children's Aid Society of
Huron County
unrecorded)
Earning assists were: Chad Hag-
gitt (2), Cris Stewart (3), Wilson,
Nathan Loder, Jeff Ferguson (2)
and Blok (2).
CHRISTMAS CHEER HAMPER
APPLICATIONS
The Salvation Army
will be taking applications
for Christmas hampers on
Monday. Nov. 27 1 - 4 p.m. &
Friday, Dec. 1 1 - 4 p.m.
at 294 Edward St. (Old Orange Hall) Wingham
if you need more information, please call our
Director of Family Services - Mrs. Captain Edna Rowe at
357-3757 or the church office at 357-1951.
Help protect the environment
Reduce, reuse and recycle Don't give up
on playing cards
(NC)—If you like playing cards
but have lost the use of one hand,
try using a card holder so that
you can continue to enjoy
playing. Card holders can be
purchased at most home health
stores or some drugstores with a
T home health section.
An OT tip from the
Canadian Association of
Occupational Therapists,
A C Ottawa.
When You Wonder If
There Isn'f More To life
Find out what it means
to follow Jesus every day.
There's joy and challenge,
laughter and tears,
opportunity and hope.
YOU'RE INVITED THIS
SUNDAY AND EVERY SUNDAY.
BRUSSELS
MENNONITE
FELLOWSHIP
9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship Service
10:30 a.m.
Christian Education
(for all ages)
Everyone Welcome
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1995. PAGE 11.
Asthma a concern for coaches, youth workers
Breathe easy
Joanne Riehl of Professional
Respiratory in Clinton, spoke
to a small group gathered at
Bainton Gallery in Blyth, Nov.
14, to discuss the difficulties
faced by asthma sufferers.
By Janice Becker
A member of the Beaver troupe
begins to sweat severely, he is short
of breath and can't talk to explain
the problem. What should the lead-
er do?
The first step is to recognize the
signs of a severe asthma attack,
something every group leader,
sports coach or teacher should
know.
To create better public awareness
for youth leaders and assists both
the parents of asthmatics and adults
who suffer with the chronic dis-
ease, the Blyth Optimists sponsored
a seminar, led by Professional Res-
piratory Home Care Service Corp.
(ProResp) of Clinton, at Bainton
Gallery on Nov. 14.
Asthma, an inflammation of the
windpipe and airways which lead
to the lungs, is triggered by various
stimuli to which the victim is sensi-
tive.
The windpipe, approximately
only the size of one's baby finger,
is moist and lined with cilia which
sweeps debris from the lungs, says
Joanne Riehl, a registered nurse
with ProResp. "When the airways
become inflamed, they are like a
blister; tender, swollen and sensi-
tive."
When triggered, the airways
swell, mucus secretions increase
and muscle contractions occur,
causing difficulty with breathing.
The triggers can range from com-
mon allergens such as food, house-
hold dust, molds, and pets to
extremes of weather, infections,
stress, fatigue, exercise and chemi-
cal irritants.
Just because you are not smoking
right next to a child, don't think the
tobacco smoke (or any other irri-
tant) won't affect them. Some chil-
dren are so sensitive that the
residual odour left in the air, car
upholstery or furniture can bring on
an attack, says Riehl.
Asthma, the most common child-
hood disease after the common
cold, affects 10 to 15 per cent of
the population (some estimates go
as high as 20 per cent).
"In a class of 30 children, three to
five could have asthma," says
Riehl, "or two to three on a sports
team of 20."
For those who work with chil-
dren, as well as those living with
the illness, there are specific signs
which indicate an attack.
Symptoms may include restless-
ness, irritability, fatigue, frequent
coughing, wheezing, increased res-
piratory rate, constantly rubbing
nose or throat, indrawn chest wall,
blue or grey nails and lips and pale-
ness along with severe sweating.
Referring in particular to sports
coaches, Richt says asthma can be
induced by exercise.
The cause could be a result of
increased breathing which cools
and dries the lining of the airways.
Saying it is important to ask the
team members if they suffer from
asthma, she commended the coach-
es for requesting such information
on registration forms.
Knowing which players or group
members should be observed for
signs of stress helps when quick
treatment is needed.
The sooner trouble is recognized
the better, says Riehl. Know where
their medication is and how to
administer it.
If the child is active, stop exer-
cise and take them to a comfortable
place (and warm if in an arena).
The parents should be contacted
to discuss further directions.
If there is no relief, the child
should sit out the rest of the game
or class. The next step would be a
trip to the hospital with someone
calling ahead with required infor-
mation.
To help alleviate exercise
induced asthma, Riehl suggests use
of the bronchodilator five to 10
minutes before activity. Proper
warming up and cooling down after
exercise may also reduce the risk.
Cold weather activities may be
improved by wearing a scarf or col-
lar to warm the air.
Though asthma affects more
boys than girls, says Riehl, it is
essential for all youth workers to
know the children in their care and
be prepared if an attack occurs.
Midgets shoot out
Continued from page 9
Huffman (two), Josh Beuermann
(two), Jeff Lewington (two), Strick-
er (one), Clarkson (one), Shawn
Nicholson (one), Clint Fischer
(one) and Brett Fischer (one).
Coach Gary Dauphin commend-
ed Brett Fischer, who was playing
in. his first game of the season after
missing all previous games with a
broken wrist. He felt that, with
many different players getting
points, the team played a well-
rounded game.
The Blyth goalscorers were Brian
Marks, Greg Blok and Mark Wil-
son, with two each while a single
was tallied by Rick Cook. (The
scorer of the final goal was
The Belgrave Atoms played two
games this past week.
On Thursday, they travelled to
Monkton, and came away with a 3-
0 victory. Coach Gord Folkard
praised his team's defensive play,
which held Monkton to only one
shot on net in the final two periods.
On Saturday, they took to the ice
for an exhibition game against
The Brussels PeeWee Rep team
travelled to Mitchell this past
Saturday and returned home with a
2-0 victory. Their first goal came at
4:40 of the second period when
Joel Kellington scored, assisted by
Brian Oldfield. Their second goal
came at 8:06 of the third. Matt
McLellan scored, with an assist
The Blyth Juveniles lost their
first game this past Sunday, 4-3
against Listowel.
After Listowel took a 3-0 lead,
Chris Stewart scored at 9:53 of the
second period, with assists going to
Mike Bromley and Mark Wilson.
Four minutes later, Mike Heffron
scored, with assists going again to
Bromley and Wilson.
Listowel added another in the
third, though, and were able to pull
• 22 per cent of children ages 6 - 14
live in single parent families.
Wingham "A". This time,
Wingham came away with a solid
9-1 victory.
Belgrave's lone goal was scored
by Paul Garniss, at 11:25 of the
second. An assist was given to Ken
McCracken. The game was fairly
even during the first two periods
but Wingham pulled away, scoring
five goals in the third period.
going to Kellington.
Coach Murray Kellington
credited the boys with a fine
performance, and gave special
mention to goaltender Matt
McCall, who earned the shutout.
Having lost to Mitchell 3-1 earlier
in the season, the victory was that
much more rewarding.
out the victory.
The final Blyth goal was scored,
unassisted, by Bromley.
Coach Neil Salverda said the
team showed good character,
having come back from a 3-0
deficit. He felt they carried the
game through most of the final two
periods, but were unable to make
up for their slow start. Their next
home game will be on Sunday,
against Teeswater, at 3:15 p.m.
Belgrave Atoms
nip Monkton 3-0
Brussels PeeWee Reps
shutout Mitchell 2-0
Juveniles take first loss