The Citizen, 2003-12-17, Page 26PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17. 2003
At the Branch
Legion chooses poems, posters, essay winners
By Jo-Ann McDonald
All the winners of the Brussels
Royal Canadian Legion poems,
posters and essay competition have
now been notified and the necessary
paper work to have the winners
advance to the next level is
completed. Youth chairman Sandra
Josling notes that the entries were up
from last year. 173 in total, with the
highest percentage from Grey
Central Public School.
We congratulate all the students
who entered.
The winners in the coloured poster
section for juniors were: first,
Andrew Watson, Brussels Public
School; second, Robin Rosentreter,
Grey Central School; third, Cassidy
Peachey, Brussels Public School.
Senior colour poster winners
were: first, Tiffany Roetcisoender,
BPS; second, Anna Glen, GCS;
third, Ami Schimanski. BPS.
The primary colour poster winners
were: first. Adam Cousins, BPS;
second, Lanie Smith. BPS; third.
Jacob McGavin. BPS.
For black and white posters for
seniors winners were: first, Taylor
Runstedler, GCS. second.
Mackenzie Van Hall. GCS: third.
Ashley Ford, BPS. In the junior
division it was: first, Kayla Stewart;
second, Sydney Smith. GCS; third.
Andrew Watson. BPS.
In the senior poetry competition
the winners were: first, Tanya
Bechard, GCS; second. Julia Mason,
BPS.
For junior poetry winners were:
first. Mercedes TenPas. BPS;
second, Nic Gowing, BPS; third.
Natalie White. BPS.
In the essay division junior
winners were: first, Travis
Roetcisoender, BPS; second. Kayla
Stewart. GCS: third, Justin Blakney,
GCS. Seniors were: first. Tiffany
Roetcisoender. BPS; second.
Brianne Wheeler. BPS. third.
Thomas Johnston. BPS.
Good luck to all the first-place
entries. These are sent on to Zone
level. We appreciate the interest and
participation that is encouraged by
the schools’ stall members.
There were 16 darters having a
good time on Thursday night. The
lucky first-place team was Sandra
Josling and Rick McDonald.
Coming in second were Paul Gross
and Harry Smith. The high start was
shot by Bruce Clark getting 98. The
high shots for the night were by Bob
Cochrane. 123 and Cassie Bootzin
with 139.
The Brussels Cadet Corps reports
that they took part in both the
Seaforth and Brussels Santa Claus
parades. They collected tag day and
have completed their chocolate bar
sales. Both were successful.
The Corps has been gathering new
members all fall and now has about
25. There are about an equal number
ol young men and women.
New members may still come out
after the new year, beginning Jan. 6
at 6:30 p.m.
It is with sadness we report the
passing ol a veteran of Branch 218.
Comrade Dave Miller passed away
on Wednesday.
Over a dozen Comrades gathered
at the Schimanski Family Funeral
Home for a Legion service of
remembrance on Friday evening.
Our condolences to his family and
friends.
There were over 50 enjoying the
turkey dinner at Friday night’s
supper. This week we hope just as
many will participate in the potluck
supper at 6 p.m. We also will hold
the annual Christmas gift exchange.
Everyone is welcome to participate
by bringing a wrapped $10 gift.
The Exel family gathered at the
Legion to celebrate their family
Christmas on Saturday.
Drop into the Branch to enjoy the
Saturday Christmas activities.
Comrades, bring a friend and enjoy
a visit.
Christmas and New Year’s are
almost here, which means the end of
the year. Dues for 2004 are due and
we hope all comrades can get in or
send in their dues.
New Year’s Eve tickets are
available at the Branch. Music will
be CDs and it’s a potluck meal.
The truth about year-round allergies
weather fast upon
find themselves
for the winter and
and more time
trouble for year-
many
Who ever heard of allergies in
December? Try one in four allergy
sufferers who must deal with
perennial or year-round allergies.
With the cooler
us, Canadians
bunkering down
spending more
indoors.
Which spells
round allergy sufferers, as
allergens - such as dust and mould -
thrive in these indoor environments,
making our homes ‘enemy
territory’.
The truth is many Canadians don’t
even realize that they’re year-round
sufferers, especially during the
winter. Many sufferers cannot tell
the difference between allergy
symptoms and a cold. Colds are the
result of a virus infection, perennial
allergies - often caused by common
triggers in the home such as dust
mites, furry pets and mould - are the
body’s physical reactions to inhaled
airborne particles called “allergens.”
Some symptoms between a cold
and allergies are similar: sneezing,
wheezing and a stuffy or runny nose.
If symptoms are also accompanied
with a fever, sore throat, coloured
nasal discharge, and achiness, it’s
likely you have a cold. With
allergies, there usually isn’t a fever,
nasal discharge is clear and eyes
may become red and itchy. And,
Restaurant
window
smashed
while a cold usually lasts about a
week, allergies can last all year.
Indoor Allergy Enemies
So you suffer from year-round
allergies. But the real question is: do
you know what your allergy triggers
are? The causes of perennial
allergies can be found in any home.
Some of the most common
examples include:
• House Dust - An airborne
mixture containing fine particles of
soil and plant material from indoors
or outdoors, particles of human and
animal skin (dander) and hair, fabric
fibres, mould spores, food particles
and other debris. Some dust is
present in every home, regardless of
how often or thoroughly the house is
cleaned.
• House Dust Mites - Tiny
animals (up to 0.3 mm} related to
ticks and spiders that live in house
dust. There is not a house without
them, but some houses contain huge
numbers and others contain almost
none. This does not only depend on
cleanliness, but also on the amount
of moisture in the house.
• Moulds - A type of fungus that
has no stems, leaves or roots.
Moulds generally live outdoors but
they easily pass through open doors
and windows and settle indoors,
where they are often diagnosed as
mildew.
• Pet Dander - Unfortunately for
some people, pets trigger allergic
reactions. Contrary to what many
people believe, an allergic reaction
to an animal is not caused by the
animal’s hair - it is actually caused
by substances in animal saliva, urine
and especially dander.
Top 5 Tips for an Allergy-
Friendly Home
The first steps in treating
perennial allergies are to remove or
reduce the allergy trigger from your
indoor environment, and then find
the right treatment method for your
symptoms.
Here are some basic tips for
wiping away the winter allergy blues
this season:
1. Keep dust-collecting ornaments
to a minimum in your bedroom and,
if possible, remove carpets
completely since they can trap dust
and dirt. Keep linens clean and if
extra sensitive, considering using
organic mattress covers and pillows
to keep dust mites from breeding.
2. Invest in a dehumidifier to help
control humidity. The more moisture
in your home, the more likely you
are to suffer from the effects of dust
mites and mould.
And remember, indoor moulds
and mildew are easily eliminated
once you discover them - use a
cleaning solution containing five per
cent bleach and a small amount of
detergent.
3. Talk to your family doctor or
pharmacist about your specific
symptoms and the medications you
have already tried when looking for
the most appropriate treatment.
First-generation antihistamines are
effective, but can cause drowsiness
and impaired cognitive and motor
functioning. If you need to remain
alert, a second-generation
antihistamine is preferable.
When choosing a second-
generation antihistamine, look for
one that is a direct-acting metabolite
with the active ingredient of cetirize.
Direct acting metabolites are not
processed by the liver, which
significantly lowers the risk of drug
interactions.
4. The most effective way to
combat symptoms of animal
allergies is to remove the pet from
the home and avoid any contact. If
you decide to keep a pet despite an
allergy, keep the pet out of the rooms
where you spend most of your time,
especially your bedroom.
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