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January 1. 2015 | O Please take care when I shovelling Ethe white stuff - Don't be proUd â€" if a person has a pre-existing heart condition, they should ask for help by approaching family members, hiring a professional service or pay- ing a young person in the neighbourhood - Stretch â€"â€" shovelling snow is a good form of exer- cise, and just like any other workout should include a good warm-up before starting - Stay hydrated â€" since this is exercise, those who shovel will sweat. Drink lots of water to replace lost fluids - Make a plan â€" break the task into small segments and pause between each section for a little rest. To avoid strain, don’t try to rush it - Digest awhile â€" it takes a lot of energy for the body to digest a big meal, so wait awhile after eating before engaging in strenuous activities such as snow shovel- ling - Lift with the knees - people should take care of their back when they shovel by bending at the knee rather than stooping to lift the snow - Learn limits and work within them â€" if a person is tired, they should take a break. if they begin to feel dizzy, nauseous, light-headed or experience a sudden onset of discomfort or pain in the chest, shortness of breath or severe headache, call 9-1-1 immediately - Learn CPR â€" if residents are concerned about some- one in their household or neighbourhood. consider training in CPR. For every minute a person goes with- out CPR, their chances of survival decrease by up- wards of 10 per cent. Call a local St. John Ambulance branch at (905) 469-9325 to register. For more information on safety or first aid classes, visit www.sia.ca or call (905) 469-9325. ‘ Research has linked snow shovelling in extreme cold to an increase in hospitalizations or deaths due to heart attack, according to the organization. St. John Ambulance offers the following tips to help prevent strain or injury when out shovelling this win- As the winter season continues and major snowfall is pretty much guaranteed, St. John Ambulance is ask- ing local residents to be cautious when shovelling the Some of the tips in the article for helping your frlend or loved one 'butt out’ really struck a chord with me. The cancer society polnts out that nag- ging, guilt and judging just don't work It's New Year’s resolution time. Are you hoping a family mem- ber or friend will quit smoking this year? If so, I can relate because We S. S. No. 6 was constructed on Lot 4. Con. 6. Nassagaweya in 1864. The land was sold for 51 by A. Alexander to the trustees of School Section #6. The original small wooden school was replaced by the present stone building in 1886. The school was given the name ‘Richmond‘ but was also referred to as ‘Kelso‘. after the small village where it was located. and ‘Christie'. after the name of the nearby railway stop. The one-room school- house, the last in Nassagaweya to close, was dismantled in 1985 and reconstructed at Country Heritage Park. got my fingers crossed that my husband will a kick the habit Karen Mlcoll once and for all a Managing Editor in 2015. A story on the Canadian Cancer Society’s Driven to Quit Challenge â€" the organiza- tion's annual health promotion campaign â€" came across my desk last week (see page MB in this edition of the Cham- Heritage Matters Naggingjust isn’t going to work -â€"- Submitted by Heritage Milton and Milton Historical Society when trying to persuade someone to quit smoking. Reading that made me realize there are better approaches to convince my husband, who I think really does want to quit, that he can do it. ' For example, I can help motivate and sup- port him by bringing up the subject of smoking in a non-judgmental way that shows I’m genuinely concerned for his well-being while recognizing that quit- ting isn’t always an easy thing to do. I can also show him that I believe in him and that I will be there for the ups and downs. The article even tells you exactly how to put those thoughts into words. If that doesn't work, I can always try suggesting an added incentive, like the chance to win a car or cash prizes in the Driven to Quit Challenge. Then I can add: “And even if you don't win, you can still make a huge improvement in your health." I think I'm catching on to this. Karen Miceli can be reached at kmiceli@mil- toncanadianchampionmm or on Twitter 0 ChampionEditor. 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