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~Rura1 residents learn Ufk; more sesssions could be held in future A CPR (cardiopu!monary resuscitation) course was be!d ai Si. John's Anglican Cburcb Januaty 10 for inierested resîdenîs. The course, taugbî by Blake Hursi of Halton Emergency Medica! Services (EMS). was organized by Jean Woods and ibe St. Jobos Cburcb Seniors Group to assisi residenîs in recognizing and treaîing emergency medical situations sucb as beart attacks, strokes and cboking. 'The course was excellent and Blake did a wonderi'îîl job," said Ms Woods. "We bad 14 people take the cotîrse and il ssorked oui well. He (Blake> ideniifted ibe signs of boîb beart aîîacks and strokes and really empbasized heing assertive in an emer- gency situaiton. He stressed bow important it was 10 cal! 9!! as soon as possible. Timing is everyihing." Tbe course. aiiended by 14 rural resi dents (a minimum of 12 were needed) ast- ed ibree bours and covered a considerable amouni of information. including proper procedures for adminisîering CPR. ibe Heimlîcb maneuver, and a demonsîraîton on operaîing a defibrillator. According to Halton EMS. Halion bad a 4 per cent success rate for cardiac arrest vicîims lasi year meaning ibai. of the 362 vicîims taken 10 bospital. only 14 lefi ibe bospital and resumed a semi-normal to normal lifestyle. These sîaîisîics cou!d be împroved if more people are aware of the signs and know bow 10 bandle the situa tion, said Ms Woods. If Iberes sufficient inieresi, anoiber course may be arranged in ibe future by Ms Woods. lnîeresîed residenîs can contact ber ai (905> 854-2107. Signs and symptoms o)' a heart attack * Chesi pain * Dental * Difficulîy breatbing * Ptîlse îoo fasi, too slow, or irregular * Pale or b!uisb skin * Sweatirtg * Natîsea or v(iiniiing Signs and symptoms o)' a stroke * Sudrien weakness and/or numbness of ibe face, arm. or leg. usually on one side of Ibe body * Difftcu!iy ialking or understandtng speech * Sudden, severe beadache * Dizziness or confusion * Unconsciousness Champion Couniry, Tuesday, January 18, 2005-17 flatolizc " t1 * tram DATELINE on page 7 Jeif Fraser ai <905) 878-7252, ext. 2169. Canadian Blood Services holds a blood donor clinie ai the Milton Seniors' Activiîy Centre, 500 Childs Dr.. from 2 10 8 p.m. To make an appointmenî. cal! 1-888- 236-6283. For more information, visit www.bloodservices.ca. VON Alzheimer Services holds ils montbly support group for caregivers o) people witb Alzheimer's disease and relaied disorders in ibe communiiy room ai Loblaws. 75 Ntpîssing Rd.. lrom 2 10 1:3<) p.m. For more informa- tion, cal! (9(15) 847 9559. New members are welcome. The Canadian Club o) Halion Peel holds a dinner meeting ai ihe Oakville Conference Centre. 2515 Wyecrofi Rd.. feaiuring guesi speaker Paul Cormier, executîve oHicer of ihe Special Investigations Unît. A cash bar opens aI 6 p.m. and ditîner is ai 7 pot. Tickets cosi $15 for studenîs. $311 tor members and $40 for non members/guesis. For more information or tickets. cal! (905> 845 2862. A Buddhist Meditation and Philosophy Course entitled 'The Patb ihat Fulfilîs Wishes takes place ai tbe Milton Seniors' Activity Centre. ~ Cbilds Dr.. <rom 7:31) to 9 p.m. Il covers bow to accomplisb basic and advanced spiritual goals. The cosi s $10 per class. No pre-regisîraîton s required. For more information, cal! (905) 523-9533. Tbe Fine Arts Socieîy of Milions Evening Group o)' Artisis meets from 7 10 10 p.m. The informa! environmenî provides artisis witb an opportumiy 10 exercise their drawing skills. For more informa- tion, cal! Janis ai (905) 854-5753. Milton District Hospital holds a breastfeeding clinic witb a certi- Oed lactation consultant from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information or 10 make an appoinîmeni, cal! Jean Gallen ai (905) 878 2383, ext. 71)3(1. The Milion Seniors' Aciiviiv Centre, 5(11) Cbilds Dr., bolds us Seniors' Cinemas ai 1:3<) p.m. tea- turing Calendar Girls. Tbe cosi s $2, wbicb includes refresbmenîs. h bolds bid-euchre ai 1:30 pin. The cosi s $2 for members and $4 for non members lis Foot Care Clinic iakes place with a VON nurse, by appoinîmeni only. for $22. And contraci bridge s be!d ai 1:3(1 p.m. The cosi s $2 for members and $4 for non-metnbers. For more informaixon. or 10 book an appoinimeni for ibe Foot Care Clînie, cal! <9(15> 875 1681. Friday ian. 21 The Milion Community Resource Centre, 917 Nipisstng Rd., bolds ils 'Family Time Math' program for parents and their kids aged tbree to ltve years old wîtb maîb-relaîed activities from 9:30 10 1! a.m. Il runs for six weeks. The cosi ix $30. For more information, cal! (905) 876-1244, ext. 10. The Canadian Federation of Poets bolds a book Iaunch for local cbildren's author Jenny Panda ai 7 p.m. ai Espress Yourself Caffé, 220 Main Si. E., along witb an open mie poetry night. For more information, visit www.federa iionotpuets.î..om/balton.btm. Wellspring Halton-Peel, a sup- port neiwork for cancer patients and their families, bolds ils drop-in Relaxation and Visualization group trom Il a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 2545 Sixîh Line n Oakville. For more information, cal! (905) 257- 1988. The Milton Seniors' Activity Centre. 500 Cbilds Dr., bolds a cel- ebralion of Robbie Burns' birth- day ai 6:30 p.ns. in ibe auditorium witb a 'skirl of the bagpipes' and ibe 'piping of ibe haggis'. Tickets cosi $22. Euchre takes place ai 1:30 p.m.. contraci bridge takes place ai 10 a.m. and Ibe Cyber-Cat'é mns from I to 4 p.m. ai a cosî of$2 <Or members and $4 for non-mem- bers for eacb activity. h also bolds us Campbellville Evening Bid Euchre Party ai tbe Lions Hall in Campbellville aI 7:3(1 p.m. Tbe cost is $250. For more information on any of these programs. caîl (905) 875-168!. JANUARY 17-23 Enhire n-Store Stock) MCALL'S PATTERN~ Indmviduahly pnced ONLY 2.49 Offer valîd January 17-23, 2005, whîle q ast. Not valîd wîth any other discount 4 s z