COA JUNE 2007 "Evergreen" newsletter
SUMMER NEWS!!!
STAFF
Due to new grant awards, we have been able to create more new staff positions for the COA Senior Supportive Day Program, and for our Transportation Program.
Recently recommended by the WCOA Advisory Board and appointed on May 7, 2007, by the Westport Board of Selectmen are:
FOR the SENIOR SUPPORTIVE DAY PROGRAM:
Elizabeth M. Souza, of Westport, as our new Activities Director/ Administrative Assistant; and Kimberly M. Torpey of New Bedford, as well as Judith Turner and Marilyn Massi of Westport as new Program Aides.
FOR the TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM:
Kimberly M. Bouley of Assonet and Valorie J. Schofield as Transportation Clerks; and Raymond E. Plourde of Westport as a new van driver
We hope you will join us in welcoming these new staff members to the Council on Aging.
Elizabeth M. Souza, of Westport, as our new Activities Director/ Administrative Assistant; and Kimberly M. Torpey of New Bedford, as well as Judith Turner and Marilyn Massi of Westport as new Program Aides.
FOR the TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM:
Kimberly M. Bouley of Assonet and Valorie J. Schofield as Transportation Clerks; and Raymond E. Plourde of Westport as a new van driver
We hope you will join us in welcoming these new staff members to the Council on Aging.
VOLUNTEERS
PLEASE DON’T FORGET THE VOLUNTEER BANQUET on June 18, 2007 (RSVP.)
OTHER DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 12 p.m. – Annual Senior Picnic under the tent!!
Saturday, October 6, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Celebrate the Generations
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, June 19th, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
BOOKS ON TAPE--Wide selection available.
VIDEO MAGNIFIER--To help read documents more easily.
FITNESS PROGRAMS—Sign up for Aerobics, Balance and Movement, Osteoporosis Prevention,
T’ai Chi—all geared to people over 60 years of age.
AGING SMARTER WITH EXERCISE – A lifelong habit of regular exercise may keep you on your toes mentally.
STRENGTH TRAINING FOR THE ELDERLY –Weight training has worked wonders for residents taking our classes. Before embarking on an exercise program, check with your health care provider. Patients whose initial evaluation reveals no symptoms or illnesses that preclude exercise can work with the doctor to determine what type of program will work best for them.
DON’T FORGET TO EXERCISE YOUR HANDS WITH KNITTING , AND MENTAL STIMULATION WITH POETRY WRITING. HAVE YOU READ A GOOD BOOK TODAY?
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL for Westport residents, 60 years of age and over to the network of services available to elders. WCOA is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
SERVING HEALTH INFORMATION NEEDS OF ELDERS (S.H.I.N.E.)--information about Medicare, supplements, MassHealth. Phone consultations and one-on-one appointments.
TRANSPORTATION for Westport’s elders, and handicapped persons of all ages, Monday - Friday, to area appointments scheduled between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. When you make your doctor’s appointment, call us for a ride.
PODIATRY CLINIC
Thursday, August 2, Podiatry Clinic at the office of Dr. Spiri, Somerset. The COA will take you to the doctor for routine toe nail clipping. Call the COA for an appointment with the doctor and for the van
by July 25th – 508-636-1026.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, June 7th, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
We welcome Mary Anne Mont, LSW, from New Bedford Health Care Center, to speak about Healthcare Proxies.
This program is open to the public, and refreshments will be served. Please R.S.V.P. by June 5th, 508-636-1026.
Join us each month as we share information on understanding and coping with behavioral problems and learn about accessing local resources for caregivers. Transportation is available.
Upcoming presentation will include Cooking for One or Two, and other topics of interest t the Caregiver Support Group.
“SILVER & GOLD”
Ray and Susan will perform for your entertainment pleasure at the Westport Senior Center.
Thursday June 14, 2007 12:30 p.m.
Please call to reserve a seat for this event. If you would like to enjoy the luncheon prior to the entertainment, please call for meal reservations.
FRIENDS OF THE
WESTPORT COUNCIL ON AGING
Supporting the Senior Center
P. O. Box N-192
Westport, MA 02790
By the time you read this, I hope you are also reading your beautiful new Westport Telephone Book, with its lovely cover. I think we all find this one of the most useful items on our desk! And the Friends hope that all the townspeople will patronize the businesses and individuals who advertise in this wonderful little book - they make it possible for us to give this book to all the households in Westport, free of charge.
There are many other people to thank and appreciate as well - Selena Howard who again very generously donated an evergreen tree to the Senior Center - A. G. Bettencourt, Inc. who donated some of the mulch for our lovely gardens - and Manny Branco and his team for the special care they take of the landscaping at the Senior Center.
The Friends continue to do their best to raise funds for things that are very much needed at the Center and you will be receiving our Membership Letter very soon (or you may have already received it) please become a member or renew your membership in the FWCOA - you will see from that letter that we have and continue to do a great deal for the Westport COA and the Senior Center.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER
The Council on Aging and the FWCOA will host the
Annual Volunteer Banquet.
“This affair is our way of thanking all those people who have given so generously of their time and effort.”
This year, we are combining this event with a brief FWCOA Annual Meeting on Monday, June 18th, 5:00 p.m. -- RSVP by June 8th, 508-636-1026.
Thank you to the Friends of the Westport Council on Aging for their generous financial support of this event.
BUS BUDDIES
Getting a driver’s license is a milestone for independence, but not everyone can or should drive. Seniors who no longer drive, and persons with disabilities who do not drive, may be isolated. Seniors who do not drive may go out of the house two times per week while those who do drive may average seven times per week. For many individuals, independence and quality of life may be drastically diminished if they do not drive or take advantage of the transportation system available to them—SRTA fixed-route bus line, SRTA Demand Response, Westport COA Dial-A-Ride, etc.
Some potential riders do not use these services. Inexperience and lack of knowledge seem to be the main reasons for not using the buses. Finding a “bus buddy” to ride with you until you feel comfortable using the bus yourself is an option.
Whether you ride with someone or alone, the drivers who work for the Westport COA will undoubtedly make you feel comfortable as soon as they arrive to pick you up at your door—give us a try! Contact the COA to schedule an appointment with the van as soon as you have made your doctor, hairdresser, etc., appointment so we can fit you in. Appointments should be scheduled with your doctor, etc. between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The COA asks you to be ready 1-hour before your scheduled appointment—if you have a 10 a.m. appointment, we may pick you up about 9 a.m. The last ride leaves approximately 3 p.m. from your appointment destination to bring you back home. A one-way ride is $3.00 and a round-trip ride is $5.00.
Give us at least a week or more notice so you won’t be disappointed. Some days fill up quickly. Contact the transportation office, 508-636-1026.
GOING TO BOSTON?
The Westport Library on Old County Road has discounted passes to visit the Museum of Science or the Museum of fine arts. Contact the library at 508-636-1100.
SUMMER TEMPERATURES
As summer temperatures rise, watch for signs of heat stress. If you have any of the following, you may require medical attention:
· dizziness or overwhelming weakness,
· chest pain or rapid heartbeat
· nausea, cramps or diarrhea
· throbbing headache
· dry skin (no sweating)
· problems breathing
To prevent heat stress:
· drink liquids before you become thirsty.
· avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine
· take cool showers, and let the air dry you
· wear light, loose-fitting clothing and a hat
· avoid prolonged, strenuous outdoor activity
· spend time in air-conditioned places, such as malls, libraries, theaters and senior centers.
· stay in regular contact with a friend or relative—you will both have help if you develop problems.
AIR CONDITIONING
If you use a room air conditioner, keep in mind there are ways to reduce costs for keeping cool:
· cool only the rooms you use
· set the thermostat to 78 degrees or higher
· clean cooling coils and filters
· use the re-circulate setting—it costs less to re-circulate and cool indoor air.
· use the fan setting.
TICK SEASON
Lyme disease has become a serious problem in our region. The National Lyme Disease Association has shared some safety tips that everyone should remember, particularly during May, June, and July—prime months for Lyme.
· When doing a tick check, look very carefully—the tick that causes the most disease is about the size of a poppy seed.
· Wearing light-colored clothes makes ticks easier to spot.
· If you go into a wooded or grassy area this summer, use bug repellent and tuck long pants into socks.
· If you do find a tick, remove it right away with tweezers by grasping them as close to the skin as possible, then gently pulling straight out. Call a doctor if any symptoms of the disease occur (extreme fatigue, joint pain, unexplained shaking, memory loss, irritability, headache, facial paralysis, sensitivity to light and noise, rash at site of bite, etc.
· After returning home, remove your clothes and thoroughly inspect all skin surface areas, including your scalp. Ticks can quickly climb up your body; some ticks are easy to locate, but deer ticks especially can be small and hard to see.
SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Polls are open 10 am. to 8 p.m.
Ballot Question
“Shall the Town of Westport be allowed to assess an additional $200,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for deisgn and engineering services to establish detailed costs of a new south-end fire station to be located on town-owned land for the fiscal year beginning July first two thousand and seven?”
PODIATRY CLINIC
Thursday, August 2, Podiatry Clinic at the office of Dr. Spiri, Somerset. The COA will take you to the doctor for routine toe nail clipping. Call the COA for an appointment with the doctor and for the van
by July 25th – 508-636-1026.
by July 25th – 508-636-1026.
We welcome Mary Anne Mont, LSW, from New Bedford Health Care Center, to speak about Healthcare Proxies.
This program is open to the public, and refreshments will be served. Please R.S.V.P. by June 5th, 508-636-1026.
Join us each month as we share information on understanding and coping with behavioral problems and learn about accessing local resources for caregivers. Transportation is available.
Upcoming presentation will include Cooking for One or Two, and other topics of interest t the Caregiver Support Group.
“SILVER & GOLD”
Ray and Susan will perform for your entertainment pleasure at the Westport Senior Center.
Thursday June 14, 2007 12:30 p.m.
Please call to reserve a seat for this event. If you would like to enjoy the luncheon prior to the entertainment, please call for meal reservations.
FRIENDS OF THE
WESTPORT COUNCIL ON AGING
Supporting the Senior Center
P. O. Box N-192
Westport, MA 02790
By the time you read this, I hope you are also reading your beautiful new Westport Telephone Book, with its lovely cover. I think we all find this one of the most useful items on our desk! And the Friends hope that all the townspeople will patronize the businesses and individuals who advertise in this wonderful little book - they make it possible for us to give this book to all the households in Westport, free of charge.
There are many other people to thank and appreciate as well - Selena Howard who again very generously donated an evergreen tree to the Senior Center - A. G. Bettencourt, Inc. who donated some of the mulch for our lovely gardens - and Manny Branco and his team for the special care they take of the landscaping at the Senior Center.
The Friends continue to do their best to raise funds for things that are very much needed at the Center and you will be receiving our Membership Letter very soon (or you may have already received it) please become a member or renew your membership in the FWCOA - you will see from that letter that we have and continue to do a great deal for the Westport COA and the Senior Center.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER
The Council on Aging and the FWCOA will host the
Annual Volunteer Banquet.
“This affair is our way of thanking all those people who have given so generously of their time and effort.”
This year, we are combining this event with a brief FWCOA Annual Meeting on Monday, June 18th, 5:00 p.m. -- RSVP by June 8th, 508-636-1026.
Thank you to the Friends of the Westport Council on Aging for their generous financial support of this event.
BUS BUDDIES
Getting a driver’s license is a milestone for independence, but not everyone can or should drive. Seniors who no longer drive, and persons with disabilities who do not drive, may be isolated. Seniors who do not drive may go out of the house two times per week while those who do drive may average seven times per week. For many individuals, independence and quality of life may be drastically diminished if they do not drive or take advantage of the transportation system available to them—SRTA fixed-route bus line, SRTA Demand Response, Westport COA Dial-A-Ride, etc.
Some potential riders do not use these services. Inexperience and lack of knowledge seem to be the main reasons for not using the buses. Finding a “bus buddy” to ride with you until you feel comfortable using the bus yourself is an option.
Whether you ride with someone or alone, the drivers who work for the Westport COA will undoubtedly make you feel comfortable as soon as they arrive to pick you up at your door—give us a try! Contact the COA to schedule an appointment with the van as soon as you have made your doctor, hairdresser, etc., appointment so we can fit you in. Appointments should be scheduled with your doctor, etc. between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The COA asks you to be ready 1-hour before your scheduled appointment—if you have a 10 a.m. appointment, we may pick you up about 9 a.m. The last ride leaves approximately 3 p.m. from your appointment destination to bring you back home. A one-way ride is $3.00 and a round-trip ride is $5.00.
Give us at least a week or more notice so you won’t be disappointed. Some days fill up quickly. Contact the transportation office, 508-636-1026.
GOING TO BOSTON?
The Westport Library on Old County Road has discounted passes to visit the Museum of Science or the Museum of fine arts. Contact the library at 508-636-1100.
SUMMER TEMPERATURES
As summer temperatures rise, watch for signs of heat stress. If you have any of the following, you may require medical attention:
· dizziness or overwhelming weakness,
· chest pain or rapid heartbeat
· nausea, cramps or diarrhea
· throbbing headache
· dry skin (no sweating)
· problems breathing
To prevent heat stress:
· drink liquids before you become thirsty.
· avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine
· take cool showers, and let the air dry you
· wear light, loose-fitting clothing and a hat
· avoid prolonged, strenuous outdoor activity
· spend time in air-conditioned places, such as malls, libraries, theaters and senior centers.
· stay in regular contact with a friend or relative—you will both have help if you develop problems.
AIR CONDITIONING
If you use a room air conditioner, keep in mind there are ways to reduce costs for keeping cool:
· cool only the rooms you use
· set the thermostat to 78 degrees or higher
· clean cooling coils and filters
· use the re-circulate setting—it costs less to re-circulate and cool indoor air.
· use the fan setting.
TICK SEASON
Lyme disease has become a serious problem in our region. The National Lyme Disease Association has shared some safety tips that everyone should remember, particularly during May, June, and July—prime months for Lyme.
· When doing a tick check, look very carefully—the tick that causes the most disease is about the size of a poppy seed.
· Wearing light-colored clothes makes ticks easier to spot.
· If you go into a wooded or grassy area this summer, use bug repellent and tuck long pants into socks.
· If you do find a tick, remove it right away with tweezers by grasping them as close to the skin as possible, then gently pulling straight out. Call a doctor if any symptoms of the disease occur (extreme fatigue, joint pain, unexplained shaking, memory loss, irritability, headache, facial paralysis, sensitivity to light and noise, rash at site of bite, etc.
· After returning home, remove your clothes and thoroughly inspect all skin surface areas, including your scalp. Ticks can quickly climb up your body; some ticks are easy to locate, but deer ticks especially can be small and hard to see.
SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Polls are open 10 am. to 8 p.m.
Ballot Question
“Shall the Town of Westport be allowed to assess an additional $200,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for deisgn and engineering services to establish detailed costs of a new south-end fire station to be located on town-owned land for the fiscal year beginning July first two thousand and seven?”
Upcoming presentation will include Cooking for One or Two, and other topics of interest t the Caregiver Support Group.
“SILVER & GOLD”
Ray and Susan will perform for your entertainment pleasure at the Westport Senior Center.
Thursday June 14, 2007 12:30 p.m.
Please call to reserve a seat for this event. If you would like to enjoy the luncheon prior to the entertainment, please call for meal reservations.
Thursday June 14, 2007 12:30 p.m.
Please call to reserve a seat for this event. If you would like to enjoy the luncheon prior to the entertainment, please call for meal reservations.
Supporting the Senior Center
P. O. Box N-192
Westport, MA 02790
By the time you read this, I hope you are also reading your beautiful new Westport Telephone Book, with its lovely cover. I think we all find this one of the most useful items on our desk! And the Friends hope that all the townspeople will patronize the businesses and individuals who advertise in this wonderful little book - they make it possible for us to give this book to all the households in Westport, free of charge.
There are many other people to thank and appreciate as well - Selena Howard who again very generously donated an evergreen tree to the Senior Center - A. G. Bettencourt, Inc. who donated some of the mulch for our lovely gardens - and Manny Branco and his team for the special care they take of the landscaping at the Senior Center.
The Friends continue to do their best to raise funds for things that are very much needed at the Center and you will be receiving our Membership Letter very soon (or you may have already received it) please become a member or renew your membership in the FWCOA - you will see from that letter that we have and continue to do a great deal for the Westport COA and the Senior Center.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER
The Council on Aging and the FWCOA will host the
Annual Volunteer Banquet.
“This affair is our way of thanking all those people who have given so generously of their time and effort.”
This year, we are combining this event with a brief FWCOA Annual Meeting on Monday, June 18th, 5:00 p.m. -- RSVP by June 8th, 508-636-1026.
Thank you to the Friends of the Westport Council on Aging for their generous financial support of this event.
BUS BUDDIES
Getting a driver’s license is a milestone for independence, but not everyone can or should drive. Seniors who no longer drive, and persons with disabilities who do not drive, may be isolated. Seniors who do not drive may go out of the house two times per week while those who do drive may average seven times per week. For many individuals, independence and quality of life may be drastically diminished if they do not drive or take advantage of the transportation system available to them—SRTA fixed-route bus line, SRTA Demand Response, Westport COA Dial-A-Ride, etc.
Some potential riders do not use these services. Inexperience and lack of knowledge seem to be the main reasons for not using the buses. Finding a “bus buddy” to ride with you until you feel comfortable using the bus yourself is an option.
Whether you ride with someone or alone, the drivers who work for the Westport COA will undoubtedly make you feel comfortable as soon as they arrive to pick you up at your door—give us a try! Contact the COA to schedule an appointment with the van as soon as you have made your doctor, hairdresser, etc., appointment so we can fit you in. Appointments should be scheduled with your doctor, etc. between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The COA asks you to be ready 1-hour before your scheduled appointment—if you have a 10 a.m. appointment, we may pick you up about 9 a.m. The last ride leaves approximately 3 p.m. from your appointment destination to bring you back home. A one-way ride is $3.00 and a round-trip ride is $5.00.
Give us at least a week or more notice so you won’t be disappointed. Some days fill up quickly. Contact the transportation office, 508-636-1026.
GOING TO BOSTON?
The Westport Library on Old County Road has discounted passes to visit the Museum of Science or the Museum of fine arts. Contact the library at 508-636-1100.
SUMMER TEMPERATURES
As summer temperatures rise, watch for signs of heat stress. If you have any of the following, you may require medical attention:
· dizziness or overwhelming weakness,
· chest pain or rapid heartbeat
· nausea, cramps or diarrhea
· throbbing headache
· dry skin (no sweating)
· problems breathing
To prevent heat stress:
· drink liquids before you become thirsty.
· avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine
· take cool showers, and let the air dry you
· wear light, loose-fitting clothing and a hat
· avoid prolonged, strenuous outdoor activity
· spend time in air-conditioned places, such as malls, libraries, theaters and senior centers.
· stay in regular contact with a friend or relative—you will both have help if you develop problems.
AIR CONDITIONING
If you use a room air conditioner, keep in mind there are ways to reduce costs for keeping cool:
· cool only the rooms you use
· set the thermostat to 78 degrees or higher
· clean cooling coils and filters
· use the re-circulate setting—it costs less to re-circulate and cool indoor air.
· use the fan setting.
TICK SEASON
Lyme disease has become a serious problem in our region. The National Lyme Disease Association has shared some safety tips that everyone should remember, particularly during May, June, and July—prime months for Lyme.
· When doing a tick check, look very carefully—the tick that causes the most disease is about the size of a poppy seed.
· Wearing light-colored clothes makes ticks easier to spot.
· If you go into a wooded or grassy area this summer, use bug repellent and tuck long pants into socks.
· If you do find a tick, remove it right away with tweezers by grasping them as close to the skin as possible, then gently pulling straight out. Call a doctor if any symptoms of the disease occur (extreme fatigue, joint pain, unexplained shaking, memory loss, irritability, headache, facial paralysis, sensitivity to light and noise, rash at site of bite, etc.
· After returning home, remove your clothes and thoroughly inspect all skin surface areas, including your scalp. Ticks can quickly climb up your body; some ticks are easy to locate, but deer ticks especially can be small and hard to see.
SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Polls are open 10 am. to 8 p.m.
Ballot Question
“Shall the Town of Westport be allowed to assess an additional $200,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for deisgn and engineering services to establish detailed costs of a new south-end fire station to be located on town-owned land for the fiscal year beginning July first two thousand and seven?”
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER
The Council on Aging and the FWCOA will host the
Annual Volunteer Banquet.
“This affair is our way of thanking all those people who have given so generously of their time and effort.”
This year, we are combining this event with a brief FWCOA Annual Meeting on Monday, June 18th, 5:00 p.m. -- RSVP by June 8th, 508-636-1026.
Thank you to the Friends of the Westport Council on Aging for their generous financial support of this event.
Annual Volunteer Banquet.
“This affair is our way of thanking all those people who have given so generously of their time and effort.”
This year, we are combining this event with a brief FWCOA Annual Meeting on Monday, June 18th, 5:00 p.m. -- RSVP by June 8th, 508-636-1026.
Thank you to the Friends of the Westport Council on Aging for their generous financial support of this event.
Some potential riders do not use these services. Inexperience and lack of knowledge seem to be the main reasons for not using the buses. Finding a “bus buddy” to ride with you until you feel comfortable using the bus yourself is an option.
Whether you ride with someone or alone, the drivers who work for the Westport COA will undoubtedly make you feel comfortable as soon as they arrive to pick you up at your door—give us a try! Contact the COA to schedule an appointment with the van as soon as you have made your doctor, hairdresser, etc., appointment so we can fit you in. Appointments should be scheduled with your doctor, etc. between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The COA asks you to be ready 1-hour before your scheduled appointment—if you have a 10 a.m. appointment, we may pick you up about 9 a.m. The last ride leaves approximately 3 p.m. from your appointment destination to bring you back home. A one-way ride is $3.00 and a round-trip ride is $5.00.
Give us at least a week or more notice so you won’t be disappointed. Some days fill up quickly. Contact the transportation office, 508-636-1026.
GOING TO BOSTON?
The Westport Library on Old County Road has discounted passes to visit the Museum of Science or the Museum of fine arts. Contact the library at 508-636-1100.
SUMMER TEMPERATURES
As summer temperatures rise, watch for signs of heat stress. If you have any of the following, you may require medical attention:
· dizziness or overwhelming weakness,
· chest pain or rapid heartbeat
· nausea, cramps or diarrhea
· throbbing headache
· dry skin (no sweating)
· problems breathing
To prevent heat stress:
· drink liquids before you become thirsty.
· avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine
· take cool showers, and let the air dry you
· wear light, loose-fitting clothing and a hat
· avoid prolonged, strenuous outdoor activity
· spend time in air-conditioned places, such as malls, libraries, theaters and senior centers.
· stay in regular contact with a friend or relative—you will both have help if you develop problems.
AIR CONDITIONING
If you use a room air conditioner, keep in mind there are ways to reduce costs for keeping cool:
· cool only the rooms you use
· set the thermostat to 78 degrees or higher
· clean cooling coils and filters
· use the re-circulate setting—it costs less to re-circulate and cool indoor air.
· use the fan setting.
TICK SEASON
Lyme disease has become a serious problem in our region. The National Lyme Disease Association has shared some safety tips that everyone should remember, particularly during May, June, and July—prime months for Lyme.
· When doing a tick check, look very carefully—the tick that causes the most disease is about the size of a poppy seed.
· Wearing light-colored clothes makes ticks easier to spot.
· If you go into a wooded or grassy area this summer, use bug repellent and tuck long pants into socks.
· If you do find a tick, remove it right away with tweezers by grasping them as close to the skin as possible, then gently pulling straight out. Call a doctor if any symptoms of the disease occur (extreme fatigue, joint pain, unexplained shaking, memory loss, irritability, headache, facial paralysis, sensitivity to light and noise, rash at site of bite, etc.
· After returning home, remove your clothes and thoroughly inspect all skin surface areas, including your scalp. Ticks can quickly climb up your body; some ticks are easy to locate, but deer ticks especially can be small and hard to see.
SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Polls are open 10 am. to 8 p.m.
Ballot Question
“Shall the Town of Westport be allowed to assess an additional $200,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for deisgn and engineering services to establish detailed costs of a new south-end fire station to be located on town-owned land for the fiscal year beginning July first two thousand and seven?”
As summer temperatures rise, watch for signs of heat stress. If you have any of the following, you may require medical attention:
· dizziness or overwhelming weakness,
· chest pain or rapid heartbeat
· nausea, cramps or diarrhea
· throbbing headache
· dry skin (no sweating)
· problems breathing
To prevent heat stress:
· drink liquids before you become thirsty.
· avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine
· take cool showers, and let the air dry you
· wear light, loose-fitting clothing and a hat
· avoid prolonged, strenuous outdoor activity
· spend time in air-conditioned places, such as malls, libraries, theaters and senior centers.
· stay in regular contact with a friend or relative—you will both have help if you develop problems.
· chest pain or rapid heartbeat
· nausea, cramps or diarrhea
· throbbing headache
· dry skin (no sweating)
· problems breathing
To prevent heat stress:
· drink liquids before you become thirsty.
· avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine
· take cool showers, and let the air dry you
· wear light, loose-fitting clothing and a hat
· avoid prolonged, strenuous outdoor activity
· spend time in air-conditioned places, such as malls, libraries, theaters and senior centers.
· stay in regular contact with a friend or relative—you will both have help if you develop problems.
AIR CONDITIONING
If you use a room air conditioner, keep in mind there are ways to reduce costs for keeping cool:
· cool only the rooms you use
· set the thermostat to 78 degrees or higher
· clean cooling coils and filters
· use the re-circulate setting—it costs less to re-circulate and cool indoor air.
· use the fan setting.
· cool only the rooms you use
· set the thermostat to 78 degrees or higher
· clean cooling coils and filters
· use the re-circulate setting—it costs less to re-circulate and cool indoor air.
· use the fan setting.
TICK SEASON
Lyme disease has become a serious problem in our region. The National Lyme Disease Association has shared some safety tips that everyone should remember, particularly during May, June, and July—prime months for Lyme.
· When doing a tick check, look very carefully—the tick that causes the most disease is about the size of a poppy seed.
· Wearing light-colored clothes makes ticks easier to spot.
· If you go into a wooded or grassy area this summer, use bug repellent and tuck long pants into socks.
· If you do find a tick, remove it right away with tweezers by grasping them as close to the skin as possible, then gently pulling straight out. Call a doctor if any symptoms of the disease occur (extreme fatigue, joint pain, unexplained shaking, memory loss, irritability, headache, facial paralysis, sensitivity to light and noise, rash at site of bite, etc.
· After returning home, remove your clothes and thoroughly inspect all skin surface areas, including your scalp. Ticks can quickly climb up your body; some ticks are easy to locate, but deer ticks especially can be small and hard to see.
· When doing a tick check, look very carefully—the tick that causes the most disease is about the size of a poppy seed.
· Wearing light-colored clothes makes ticks easier to spot.
· If you go into a wooded or grassy area this summer, use bug repellent and tuck long pants into socks.
· If you do find a tick, remove it right away with tweezers by grasping them as close to the skin as possible, then gently pulling straight out. Call a doctor if any symptoms of the disease occur (extreme fatigue, joint pain, unexplained shaking, memory loss, irritability, headache, facial paralysis, sensitivity to light and noise, rash at site of bite, etc.
· After returning home, remove your clothes and thoroughly inspect all skin surface areas, including your scalp. Ticks can quickly climb up your body; some ticks are easy to locate, but deer ticks especially can be small and hard to see.
SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Polls are open 10 am. to 8 p.m.
Ballot Question
“Shall the Town of Westport be allowed to assess an additional $200,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for deisgn and engineering services to establish detailed costs of a new south-end fire station to be located on town-owned land for the fiscal year beginning July first two thousand and seven?”
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Polls are open 10 am. to 8 p.m.
Ballot Question
“Shall the Town of Westport be allowed to assess an additional $200,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for deisgn and engineering services to establish detailed costs of a new south-end fire station to be located on town-owned land for the fiscal year beginning July first two thousand and seven?”
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