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Page 12 THE HERALD Wednesday November 1989 Take life in the easy lane doctor tells Zipper Club By the Herald About per cent of Canadians it be afflicted with some form of art disease during their lifetime Maggie a Hal ton rea coordmator for the Heart and of Ontario But Dr Strauss a cardiologist ith the Credit Vallev Hospital and he Toronto Western Hospital says can take steps to avoid join this group But they first have to adhere to an active and daily regime Tongue firmlv planted in cheek he recommends the following up at 50 a and im make to vour spouse all in the confines of safe of course Now awake treat to a health breakfast of ii bran and some whole wheat Absolutely no eggs or aeon While to work the is to avoid stress So listen to our favorite radio station and trj avoid traffic jams Take a two- hour lunch The first hour should be doing some form of activity preferabh jogg or swimming vyhile the second should consist of munching a green salad and some When driving home once again in yourself in some radio listening Dinner should be fish and a plate of vegetables and dont forget a glass or two your favorite wine Unlike some doc tors Dr Strauss believes a moderate consumption of alcohol is in no way harmful to the heart Bedtime should follow afterwards and he recommends ending the day the way it began Strauss gai these words of advice at the Georgetown Zipper Club inaugural meeting held Nov at the Georgetown Golf and Country Club The Zipper Club is an informal group started this summer that of support lo those who have had or are about to have open heart A founding member of the Georgetown Zipper Club Steamer presented Hi other members with a cer tificate recognizing their par ticipation in the club during at he Georgetown Golf and Club lost Wednesday Herald photo and their families the group founding member Georgetown resident Steamer km Mr who earlier this vear wen thiough a quadruple pass were not doctors but were willing to share ex perienies and how we coped with the The group has members The dub name comes from the fact that the scar resulting from the resembles a zipper said Mr Besides his informative and light hearted Strauss who is the doctor of 90 per cent of the club membership gave a brief historv of the in heart treatments that have developed through the Advances havt been so great during the last lliat he said after the luncheon about half of the club membership be alive if thev were operated on in Club members also listened to Bob the Hills chairman for the Heart and Stroke Foundation who was there to champion the- foundation s fund raising campaign Mr said the campaign which kicks off in Februarj Heart and Stroke Month in the province wont stress a financial goal but rather it will focus on showing that Hills has a heart There will be running from Feb to Feb A curling and dance will be held at the end of the month he added PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO HOMEOWNERS ON THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR SEPTIC TANK AND LEACHING RED Use It but don I abuse it A septic lank and tie should with proper care and mam provide many years service The following are some things which you the homeowner should be aware that will help Ihe system to function properly Do not allow roof drains or water to drain toward Ihe area at the lie lank and leaching bed Water usage In the home should be kept lo a minimum II automatic washers and dishwashers are used make sure lull loads are washed each time Ex use of water such as doing numerous washings one day could Hood the system and flush solids Irom the lank to the leaching bed Wafer softener back wash water should not discharge to the septic lank and leaching bed The septic tank should be inspected al leasl once every two years and Ihe tank pumped out when necessary every three or our years Is suggesled Failure to pump out a septic tank when required may result in sludge or scum being earned oyer to leaching bed resulting in soil clogging and complete failure septic system a garbage grinder is installed the septic tank may require pumping more frequently Under no circumstances should a nan licensed person enter a septic lank Vehicular traffic including snowmobiles should not be allowed over the leaching bed The area over Ihe leaching bed should have a good cover at grass but shrubs or trees should not be planted over the area Good ventilation and adequate sunlight should be maintained In the area of the leaching bed If you have any questions regarding your sewage disposal system please call your local Halton Regional Health Department office Milton and Hills 878 DAVID J REGIONAL CLERK Santas Gift Express