COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL AUGUST 30, 2017 11A
Art Walk continues to delight residents, tourists
Fires
Contined from A1
The monthly art walk continued this month with several tourist and resident attractions with participating busi-
nesses Imagine It Framed, Bookmine, CG Body Studio, Ambrose Collectables, Delight, Apple Pie Antiques and
Studio Tattoo. Entertainment for the event included artists from Elkton--Jayme Allen and Trudy Wilkinson as well
as etchings by Marsha Mello, beadwork by Barb Slott and photography by Donna Smith. The art walk is sched-
uled downtown on the last Friday of the month. There are two art walks left--September 29th and October 27th.
Photos by Greg Lee.
While the air quality has also effected the fi res themselves, local
health care professionals have issued warnings to those most vul-
nerable to the unhealthy air designation.
PeaceHealth issued a statement: "The smoke particulates in the
atmosphere irritate the lungs, making breathing more diffi cult," said
Robert Stalbow, Respiratory Therapist at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart
Medical Center at RiverBend. "We recommend that people in the
higher risk groups reduce their exposure to the hot outdoor air for
the duration of this weather event. These groups include infants,
children, pregnant women and adults over age 65, as well as those
with asthma, respiratory infection, diabetes, lung or heart disease,
or those who have had a stroke.
Stalbow says even indoor air can become a problem. "People
with pulmonary diffi culties should try to spend as much time as
they can in air-conditioned spaces," said Stalbow. "Air conditioning
will fi lter and recirculate cleaner indoor air, which will be much
less irritating to the lungs than opening a window and allowing the
smoky outdoor air to permeate the living space."
At-risk people without home air conditioning should consider
spending time in public air conditioned places such as libraries,
shopping malls and movie theaters.
Importantly, those with cardiac and/or pulmonary conditions
should contact their physicians if they notice increased shortness of
breath at rest or with minimal exertion, and monitor the quality and
consistency of any pulmonary secretions (mucus).
"Always seek expert guidance if experiencing unusual episodes
of chest pain or tightness, and call 911 for any medical emergen-
cy," cautions Stalbow. "And, pulmonary issues are exacerbated by
smoking. If you smoke, quitting would be the best thing you can do
for yourself!"
For daily updates on the fi res burning around the state, visit http://
www.oregon.gov/ODF/Fire/pages/FireStats.aspx
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