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The Times-Advocate, 2002-10-30, Page 1522 Wednesday, October 30, 2002Exeter Times–Advocate Graduate - Sarah Emily McAllister, daughter of Susan and Neil, graduated from the University of Waterloo, October 26, 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Development Studies and Aging Studies. Granddaught- er of Flora Doerr and the late Jack Doerr, and John and Ev McAllister. Congratulations from brothers Tim, Peter, Bryan and friend Travis We are so proud of you Love from your family God’s blessing in your journey Love Grandma Doerr Graduate - Amy Boersma (Zwart) received her Masters of Clinical Science in Occupational Therapy at the Fall Convoc- ation, October 24, 2002 from the University of Western Ontario. Congratulations Amy We are proud of your achievement Love Dave, Dad, Mom and Michelle Prémont - Gibson Larry and Sharon Gibson of London and her broth- er Pete Gibson of St. Thomas wish to announce the Wedding in Montreal on Oct. 12, 2002, of their daughter and sister Tina to Christian, son of Remy Prémont and Ginette Boutin of St. Romuald, Quebec. Tina is the eldest granddaughter of Percy and Violet Knee of Centralia. We would like to especially thank all of you who attended their wed- ding from Ontario, Quebec, Florida and Newfoundland that joined us to celebrate Tina and Christian's special day and also to those who sent their best wishes to them. The couple will be resid- ing in Montreal. Love and Best Wishes Always Dad, Mom and Pete Monday, Nov. 18 6:30 p.m. Hensall Arena Everyone, including the public at large is welcome to attend. There will be a potluck supper held prior to the meetings. The meeting will be broken into two parts, our regular monthly meeting (short) and our year end meeting. The year end meeting will consist of the election of directors and people to the position of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer. If people cannot be elected to fill these positions at this year end meeting, then the present Fair Board will have to put into motion the mechanisms to “shut down” the fair. In other words the Hensall Agricultural Spring Fair will cease to exist. Part of the mechanism is to have a public meeting to formally bring forward to the public the issues and what is to transpire out of these issues. As the President, Secretary, Treasurer and several directors positions will be left vacant, I am working on the premise that not enough bodies will be found to fill the positions. Regards, Bill Bengough, President, Secretary/Treasurer Hensall Agricultural Spring Fair ANNUAL MEETING Over 50s need awareness of colorectal cancer By Sandra Forster TIMES-ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER – As the popu- lation ages, cases of col- orectal cancer will only increase. Although an unpleasant but necessary topic, the Exeter chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society presented an information meeting in the Exeter Legion Oct. 22. Guest speaker Dr. Mark Nelham of the London Cancer Regional Centre explained colorectal can- cer is second only to lung cancer as a leading cause of cancer deaths. The good news is it’s one of the most detectable and treatable cancers. Development Colorectal cancer begins as polyps in the colon/large intestine. When polyp cells invade the intestinal wall, a can- cerous tumor develops. Nelham said polyp development takes three to seven years and if polyps are removed early, the cure rate is 100 per cent. Risks Those over age 50 are most at risk. More than half of those diagnosed are over 70. Those with a family his- tory of colorectal or other cancers are at increased risk, as is a personal his- tory of inflammatory bowel disease, colitis or Crohn’s disease. Lack of regular exer- cise, a high animal fat or high calorie diet add to the risk. Symptoms Nelham recommended patients be proactive and talk to their doctor about colorectal cancer screen- ing. See your doctor imme- diately for any symptoms such as blood in the stool, diarrhea or constipation and anemia. Those with bleeding hemorrhroids have a higher incidence of cancer. Tests include a digital rectal exam, a three-day series of fecal occult blood tests, barium enema and colonoscopy if required. Nelham suggested fecal occult blood screening every year after age 50. Diet Public health nutrition- ist Kayla Glynn said Huron County has higher rates of colorectal cancer and overweight residents than the rest of Ontario. Weight gain in adulthood should be limited to 11 lbs. She cited an American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) study which found obesity encourages the reproduc- tion of cancerous cells. She observed seniors and men especially are not eating enough fruits and vegetables, especially raw, leafy greens. She recommends a high fibre diet, plenty of exer- cise, and decreased con- sumption of red meat, smoked, barbecued or processed meat such as bacon, ham or salami, refined sugars, alcohol and animal fats. Diets high in sugar and fat can create favourable conditions for tumor growth. One study linked beer consumption to rec- tal cancer in men. The AICR says cancer risks can be dramatically decreased by changing “what we eat and drink and how we live.” The Canada Food Guide recommends five to 12 servings of grains, five to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables, two to four servings of milk products and two to three servings of meat (3 oz) per day. For more information, call the Huron-Perth unit of the Canadian Cancer Society at 1-800-294- 0086. Public health nutritionist Kayla Glynn from the Huron County Health Unit,Dr. Mark Nelham from the London Cancer Regional Centre and Maureen Cole,Exeter chapter chairperson of the Canadian Cancer Society discuss colorectal cancer at an information meeting Oct.22 in the Exeter Legion.(photo/Sandra Forster) Changes to the H-P Hospitals Partnership Since all hospitals in the partnership gave their notice to withdraw from the HPHP, there has been much specula- tion, anxiety and rumours about health care in our communities. We can reassure you at this time that we will continue to provide you with our quality services. Dissolving the partner- ship is strictly a governance issue at this time, not an operational one. The goal is to maintain the current benefits that are a result of the partner- ship as the governors of the eight hospi- tals explore different models of gover- nance relationships. In 1998, the Ministry of Health intro- duced hospital networks. We are in Network 10 and are bound by the net- work agreement to continue to work with the other hospitals in Huron and Perth counties. We will continue to address the need to coordinate health care services within the network. The Ministry of Health does not support hos- pitals working in isolation from one another. Regardless of new governance struc- tures, you will continue to see staff from the eight sites working together at the regional level. We want to utilize our resources in the most efficient way to meet the health care needs in our com- munities both now and in the future. Flu and common cold season Once again we are heading into the season of viruses that can cause the common cold and influenza. The common cold is the result of any number of viruses that enter your upper respiratory tract. Your body begins to attack the virus and in doing so, you develop nasal congestion, begin sneez- ing and/or get the sniffles. Most common colds can be symptomatically treated with over-the-counter pain relievers, decongestants and/or expectorants. Please consult with your pharmacist as he or she can help you choose the right medication that will ease your symp- toms. The symptoms of the common cold are often confused with the symptoms of influenza or ‘the flu’. Along with the sniffles and nasal congestion, the flu viruses often cause head and/or chest congestion, cough, sore throat, headaches, tiredness, fever, muscle aches, chills or sweats. Contact your health care provider if you have a persistent fever (greater than 39 over three days), persistent sinus pain, a productive cough or if your condition worsens. Good hand washing is essential to help stop the spread of both the common cold and flu. Also, the flu vaccine is now available from your family doctor, at one of the planned public health clinics in your area or at the South Huron Hospital Family Practice Clinic. Please call for clinic times.