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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News Record, 2014-09-24, Page 1616 News Record • Wednesday, September 24, 2014 Free drinks during "Mocktails on Me" Pregnant women in Huron County can enjoy free non- alcoholic drinks during the Huron County Health Unit's new "Mocktails on Me" campaign. Beginning on September 27, 12 licensed establishments in Huron County will support pregnant women to have alco- hol -free pregnancies by offer- ing free non-alcoholic beverages. The Mocktails on Me cam- paign, along with the Rethink Your Drinking campaign, remind pregnant women that "Zero Matters." Public Health Promoter Annie Lukacsovics says there is no safe time to drink alcohol during preg- nancy, and no safe amount or type of alcohol to drink. Lukac- sovics says the Huron County Health Unit is grateful for the support of the following "Mock- tails Mocktails on Me" participants: GODERICH: West Street Wil- ly's Eatery, Paddy O'Neils Res- taurant Pub, Goderich Harbour Restau- rant, The Bistro, China Wok Buffet, and Samuels Hotel EXETER: Canton House Buf- fet Restaurant WINGHAM: The Fireside Cafe and Maitland Restaurant BAYFIELD: The Little Inn of Bayfield and The Docks Restau- rant and Bar BLYTH: Part II Bistro "We are so pleased that Huron County establishments want to make it easy for women to have alcohol -free pregnan- cies. They are helping make sure that babies have the best possible chance to be healthy," says Lukacsovics. Each establishment has set up its own guidelines on how free drinks will be offered. The campaign will end on Novem- ber 30th. The message that it is unsafe to drink alcohol while pregnant is not a new one. However, pre- natal exposure to alcohol remains a leading cause of pre- ventable birth defects and developmental delay in Cana- dian children. Lukacsovics says it's impor- tant for women to know that it's best to stop drinking before you get pregnant, and it's also never too late to stop. Exposure to alcohol in the first three to eight weeks of pregnancy, before a woman may even know that she is preg- nant, can result in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). FASD is a broad range of birth defects and disabilities which mayinclude: • heart, kidney, and liver damage • bones, limbs and fingers that are not formed properly • vision and hearing difficulties • slow growth • learning disabilities Many pregnancies are not planned, meaning that some women may have drunk alco- hol before they knew theywere pregnant. Anyone with con- cerns or questions can make a confidential phone call to Motheriskat 1-877-327-4636 or visit http://www.motherisk.org. The Pregnancy and Parent- ing Program at Choices for Change also provides help for pregnant women with sub- stance misuse concerns. Visit http://www.choicesforchange. ca or call 1-877-218-0077 for more information. Rethink Your Drinking is a campaign to help change the way we think about and use alcohol. To learn more, visit http://www.rethinkyourdrink ing.ca. The road to school starts with safety As summer draws to a close and the classroom bell rings in the new school year, over 800,000 students across Ontario will ride the bus back to school. That is why CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) is reminding drivers to slow down in school zones and watch for flashing bus lights. CAA SCO tips for drivers: Always check for children on the sidewalk, driveway and behind your vehicle before backing up Remember to slow down in school zones Be ready to stop at all times as children may dart out between parked vehicles Try to make eye contact with children waiting to cross the street Come to a complete stop for school buses when red lights are flashing CAA SCO tips for students: VTELEPHONE DIRECTORY � DO WE HAVE YOUR NUMBER? It's time again for the ever popular CLINTON & AREA PHONE BOOK IF YOU... • Moved • Changed Your Number • Add Your Cell Phone .41 • Have Your Number or Address Incorrectly Listed • Are New to Clinton DEADLINE OCTOBER 1, 2014 FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE PHONEBOOK 1 p11 Clinton . �k,66 � * News Record �fi p,� 04 vov 1�' 53 ALBERT ST., CLINTON co tico 0R 519482S AT 134431 Stop before stepping onto the road Look in all directions before crossing the street Listen for traffic Walk, don't run, across the road CAA SCO bus safety rules: Be at the bus stop ahead of time Stand back from the edge of the road in a safe location Hold the hand rail when board- ing or exiting the bus Keep feet out of the aisle to avoid tripping others Keep your head and arms inside the bus Always follow the bus driver's instructions. Deal safely with bats says Health Unit If you've had a bat fly into your home recently, you are not alone. During the warmer months it is common for bats to find their way into homes through open win- dows and openings as small as 1.25 cm (3/8 of an inch). The Huron County Health Unit reminds residents to avoid bat exposures. This summer a Huron County bat tested positive for rabies. Overall, 1-3% of Ontario's bat population is infected with rabies (source: Public Health Agency of Canada: http://www.phac-aspc. gc.ca/publicat/ccdr- rmtc/09vo135/acs-dcc-7/ index-eng.php). Rabies is a viral disease that is fatal to humans. "If you are bitten or scratched by a bat or if infec- tious material (such as saliva) from a bat gets into your eyes, nose, or a wound, wash the affected area thor- oughly and seek medical attention immediately," says Public Health Inspector Pat- rick Landry. "If you awaken and find a bat in your room or in the room of an unat- tended child or an incapaci- tated person, call the Health Unit" When there has been a bite, scratch, or exposure to infectious material, the bat should be captured, if possi- ble, so that the Huron County Health Unit can arrange for rabies testing. If the bat is dead, put some gloves on and place the bat in an empty coffee can. Do not touch a bat with your bare hands. If you find a bat in your home and are absolutely sure that there was no human or animal contact, try to confine the bat to one room, turn on the lights and open a window so the bat can fly out. Bats remain active until cooler weather arrives, gen- erally beginning to hiber- nate around November. Residents with questions or concerns should call the Huron County Health Unit at 519.482.3416 or 1.877.837.6143. getit 0ll e clintonnewsrecord.com HURON SUPERIOR MEMORIALS CEMETERY MEMORIALS FLAT MARKERS INSCRIPTIONS SERVING HURON COUNTY SINCE 1976 For Appointment CaII Representative MICHAEL FALCONER 519-482-3664.519-525-2281 Jake Deruyter, Paul Vandendool, Dwayne Laporte, Senior Consultant Associate Consultant Associate Consultant 8 Huron St, Clinton (519) 606-8000 1t,e Flan r,r .perr.s