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PRESENTING PLAQUES-Charles Avery Society presents PRESENTW6 PLAQUES-Saint Augustine’s College members of the Charles Avery Society who were not present for the fjrst banquet received plaques during a apodal activity, left to right Dr. ProzeR R. Robinson, ft College Or. Marshall Bass, Chairman ef the Beard of Trustees, Or. Randy Proctor, Vice Chairman of the Bend, Dr. M. Moran Weston, Trustee and Dr. Putman FRnt, Trustee. . -f ~~r ' 4T CAJUN ROAST—For the novice cook, the thought of roosting moy conjure up o stoto-occoslon typo of maal, hut uvvy cooks know that roasting Is ono of ths most foot-proof ways to serve a small group or a crowd. The only equipment needed Is an oven and a meat thermometer. This Ca|un pork roast Is from a honakiii linolo loin Sleep’s Role In Driving Performance Public health experts are raising awareness of a factor that may influ ence an older person’s performance behind the wheel: sleep deprivation. Among all age groups, sleep—or the lack of it—may play.a key role in 200,000 to 400,000 traffic accidents each year. According to current esti mates, more than 20 percent of all drivers have fallen asleep at the wheel' at least once. ■ K “Older drivers generally alter their driving practices in response to defi cits in vision and physical fitness,” said Andrew A. Monjan. Ph.D., deputy associate director for neuroscience and neuropsychology of aging at the National Institute on Aging (NLA). “Many older people are not controlled by work-day sched ules. They drive when conditions are the safest, that is, during daylight hours and when traffic is light.” While older people drive less than the younger population, mile for mile, drivers' over age 65 are involved in more accidents and fatalities than any other age group except those ages 16 to 24, according to the Automobile Association of America Foundation. More than half the older drivers surveyed in a recent Gallup Poll said they get sleepy during the day at least three or four times a week. For 55 percent, this usually occurs between noon and four p.m. A recent report from the National, Institutes of Health estimate* that more than half of the 50 million Americans now over the age of 65 experience some sleep disruption. If you are experiencing repeated sleep disturbances or drowsiness dur ing the day, talk to your doctor. Thq N1A and National Commis sion on Sleep Disorders Research suggest these tips to reduce tiredness « while driving: , t •Midday drowsirfess is it normal part of the sleep-wake cycle. Try to arrange short and long drivjhg trips to accommodate your body's biologi cal clock. •Driving long distances can pro duce sleepiness. Stop along the way for regular breaks—and try to share the driving. Avoid eating big meals before driving. •If you experience fatigue, yawn ing or loss of concentration while you are driving or if your eyes begin to bum. don’t fight it; pull off the road immediately and rest. •Keep the temperature inside the car cool. Wear sunglasses to reduce glare and keep the windshield clean inside and out. •Medications may affect driving ability. Some have side effects—such as drowsiness, confusion or loss of concentration. Alcohol also has side effects that can impair driving abil ity. No driver should get behind the wheel after drinking. All drivers should be aware of the medications they take, the possible side effects, and the potential interaction with other drugs and alcohol. The “Sleep and the Older Driver" survey was funded by an educational grant from The Upjohn Company and is part of Upjohn’s continuing com mitment to enhance understanding about the importance of sleep. For more information on getting a good . night’s sleep, write to: Don’t Take Sleep Problems Lying Down,” P.b. ► Box 307, Coventry, CT 06238 or to NIA, Information Center, P.O. Box 8057, Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8057. School Program Seeking Adults {to Volunteers Wake County Communities In Schools (CIS), the successful stay in school program that was piloted in Wake County last year, needs adult volunteers at four school sites who can provide positive role modeling, academic instruction and encouragement, and enriching experiences to students in a one-on one setting. Devoted to collaborative actions to identify and meet the needs of families in crisis, and to help children of these families stay in school, CIS will serve over 300 students at East Wake High, Zebulon Middle, Garner High, North Garner Middle, and Millbrook High Schools in 1991-92. Required skills are a desire to work with students who are experiencing academic difficulty and a belief in the ability of all individuals to learn and to reach their potential. Volunteers will visit students at the school for 1 class period, 1 day per wrrk, for 1 school year. Persons interested in finding out more about this opportunity are requested to call the CIS office at 821-7731. REACH FOR A STAR. ASK A LIBRARIAN. If You Could Use Your Battery's Warranty on ANY OTHER Battery, Which Would You Choose? 43224R NOW YOU CAN! It's simple. Just bring in your buttery's origi nal warranty and sales receipt. We ll pro vide the same warranty adjustment towards the purchase of a new DleHard Battery! It's 3 times better than industry performance standards, with FREE 1-year jump start service See us for details. Don't settle for less than DieHard-MORE POWER when you need it most! Available only at: Sears Tire A Auto Center Warreh Street Bypass A Bein Road. (215) 378-3490 RECYCLE I We recycle used motor vehicle / Mead bitterns , If "W- Some states/ W+M fociktms impose a I fee for no trade-in “WE DON’T THINK THEY SHOULD SMOKE” That young people and smoking don't go together has long been the position of the tobacco industry And the industry has recently launched aggressive new programs with the express purpose of putting cigarettes further out of reach of young people. Here's what we're doing: • Supporting state laws that would prohibit the sale of cigarettes to those under the age of 18. • Supporting state legislation to require supervision of vending machines in locations frequented by minors. • Requiring cigarette ads on billboards to be at least 500 feet from any elementary, junior or senior high school or children's playground. • Sharply limiting the distribution of product samples and premiums. To help retailers enforce state laws prohibiting the sale of cigarettes to minors, we are providing a sign like the one shown here tor display where cigarettes are sold. There is also a new booklet available from The Tobacco Institute for families with young children. It's called "Tobacco: Helping Youth Say No." It helps parents help their children resist peer pressure to smoke. For a copy write to R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, RO. Box 1207, Winston-Salem, NC 27102. R. J. Reynolds believes that these new tobacco industry programs will help young people understand that smoking is NOT part of growing up. Tbbacco Company
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