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1996 = = Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, March 12, After their mother dled, these four baby goats were left orphaned In a Blackstock barn. Carol Bryans Is bottle feeding the quadruplets a formula of cow's milk and pablum three times dally. Cow's milk, pablum for kids from page one sheep due to give birth soon "but we've never had early morning hours of March 7, "to help give them a good start" she quintuplets before" hee said. - laughed. All five are nursing from Just as Carol made their mother and getting a supplement of lamb milk replacer twice a day, as well. formula for her baby goats, Mrs. Dick was up making a nourishing blend in the | FORDER - PARKS INSURANCE BROKERS INC. 34 Water Street, Port Perry, Ontarig LOL 1J2 985-847 Bie 378 PERSONAL ATTENTIONTO ALL OF [SURES YOUR GENE RAL INSURANCE NEEDS Without otic Subject fo Chang, Last year more than one million people beat the tax refund backlog at H&R Block. 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While there has been three to four times more ozone depletion in the southern hemisphere than in the northern, there are now serious concerns about the amount affecting the northern, due to the higher population base in the latter. Since 1970, the ozone layer has thinned globally by 7 per cent, allowing 10 per cent more ultraviolet radiation to reach the earth. While political action has ensured that most of-the chemicals to blame are being legislated against, the problem is still very grave, since it will take the ozone layer one hundred years to recover from the damage it has already sustained. Complicating the situation'is the fact that, while CFCs - 11 and 12, the major chemical culprits in ozone depletion, are no longer being manufactured legally, they are now being manufactured illegally and" smuggled into Florida. As well, while those CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) which have been created to replace CFCs - 11 and 12 do not deplete the ozone layer, they are potent greenhouse gases, and thus contribute to global warming. The human health impacts which result from greater exposure to ultraviolet radiation are: higher incidénce of skin cancers, particularly malignant melanoma; photo-aging of the skin; cataracts and other damage to the eyes; and damage to the immune system which results in greater susceptibility to viruses. Dr. Evans offered the following advice to those who wish to protect their health from the ozone threat: wear sunglasses which filter out UVB (ultraviolet B radiation), a hat with a wide brim (to protect the face, ears and neck), and clothing which is tightly woven. Use a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of greater than 15, avoid the midday sun (schedule outdoor activities before 10:00 am and after 4:00 pm); and avoid using sunlamps d tanning parlours. He oked that the best and safest way for tennis players to avoid sun hazards, is to play on days when it is pouring rain. Dr. Evans sized that skin cancer is direetly related to the number of sunburns an individual ' sustains over his or her lifetime, and since we receive the greatest amount of exposure to ultraviolet radiation during our youth, it is particularly important that children avoid getting sunburns. Only one talk now remains in the Green Team talk series; this will take place on March 28th, when biologist and Harrowsmith TV personality Martin Galloway will discuss the topic "Your Lawn - Alternatives to the Chemical Fix" at 7:30 pm at the Scugog Centre. For more information, call 985 - 3225 Police seek robber from page one weapon and fled the bank after getting a sum of money. The investigation by police identified Taylor as a suspect in this robbery. He is also wanted on a warrant for parole violation. Described by police as white, male, he is 56" tall with brown hair and is known to frequent both Metro Toronto and Durham Region. Police believe he may be operating a 1984 Olds Cutlass, burgundy in colour. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact detectives Ostler or Hamilton at 905- 683-9100 (ext 5355) or Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 978-8477. Tax relief for the disabled by H&R Block If you are disabled, the tax laws provide a number of tax breaks designed to compensate you (or someone whom you are dependent) for the extra expenses incurred as a result of your disability. In order to claim most of them, however, you must file Form T2201 Disability Tax Credit Certificate, with your return. This form, which must be completed in part by a doctor or opto- metrist, enables Revenue Canada to determine whet- her you méet the definition of "disabled". 'What does mean? 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