HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1990-11-07, Page 15OMA publishes booldet on
recognizing abused •children
The Ontario Mexite' al Association
has .published a series of guidelines
aimed at suppeeting physicians in
recognizing and - assessing the
sexually -abused child,. The
guidelines are contained in a book-
let enticed "Recognition and As-
sessment of the Sexually -Abused
Child", which provides background
on child abuse, details on the
physical exam„ documentation
procedures, approaches to theraapy
and, a de anption Of the physician's
role as itrelaates to other health -
"The booklet is designedtoen-
hence physicians ".understanding o
the nature . of childhood sexual.
abuse," said author Pr. Ken Finkel,
who is a member of. the OMA's
Committee on Child; Welfare,
professor emeritus in the
department of paediatrics at Handl-
ton's McMaster University Faculty
of Health Sciences, and director of
the Suspected Child Abuse " and
Neglect (SCAN) Program at
Chedoke-McMaster Hospitals . in
Hamilton.
° nfortunately. child abuse is far
from a rare event, and choses are
likely that a practicing physician
will at some time be asked to assess
a child who may be a sexual -abuse
victen, explained Lr. Finkel.
Since the firstg of the
014A booklet in 1,983, a great deal
of progress has been made an
developing clinical, sociological and.
judicial approaches to the sexual
abuse of children. 'Revisions to
these guidelines reflect an expanded
understanding of the long-temn
consequences of being an abuse
victim, the nature of children's
accounts of their vict mutation and
of the subtle physical signs of
abuse; said Dr. Finkel,
•
The updated guidelines. which axe
being distributed to general prac-
titioners, pediatricians, hospital
based child -abuse teams, children's
aid societies and faculties of
medicine, help support the Child
Welfare Committee's `continuing
prvgrdm to promote the health and
well-being of infants and, children;
Consumer `tip
,Irkspept your heating sys4em-
Old faithful the furnace Grandpa had installed sometime after the
war ended -.. may not keep ,your family safe and warm this winter
without some tender loving care, say experts at Ontario's, Ministry or
Consumer and Commercial Relations,
"Making sure your heating system is fully inspected every year is vital
for home safety," says Bob Clendining, director of the ministry's► Fuels -
Safety Branch.
Grandpa's old coal -changed -to -oil converted -to -gas model is an.
extreme example of a system that needs care. However, consumers
should remember that the dangers of fire and - carbon monoxide
poisoning exist with any type of fuelburningheating systems.
Natural gas or oil furnaces, propane heaters, wood toves and
fireplaces -- none is imnuhe to•p +oblems that can'have life- neatening
consequences if they aren't cared for properly. -
Furnaces fueled by oil or natural gas generate the heat that keeps most
Ontario homes warm on cold winter nights. Heat is produced by
combining fuel with the oxygen in the air, then igniting it in a furnace's
combustion chamber.
"Combustion 'always produces a small amount of carbon monoxide,"
explains Clendining, 'It's a colorless, odorless gas that causes
headaches, nausea and even death if allowed to collect in the house."
Making, sure the furnace is working properly -- that enough air is
available in the system to make the flame burn "cleanly" -- lets the
small amount of carbon monoxide produced to simply rise up and away
through 'the chimney. However, if the air supply is not adequate
increasing amounts of carbon monoxide will result, Combined with a
partially blocked chimney, the results could be disaster.
"I can't encourage people enough to help protect their families by
ensuring their heatmg system is in good order. Have it checked out by
a qualified contractor, who is registered with 'tie Fuels Safety Branch,".
says Clendining.
Because lives are at stake, it ' is especially . important for
do-it-yourselfers to recognize their limitations. Unqualified persons
should never tamper with a heating system.'
The branch also advises householders concerned about the safety of
their systems to deal only with reputable heating contractors. "Ask your
friends or fuel supplier for the name of a good contractor," Clendining
Says. "Avoid fly-by-night operators who may arrive at the door offering
'special deals'."
When repairs. are required find out if the costs are. covered by a
warranty or maintenance plan. If not, the branch advises consumers to
get three written estimates before signing on the dotted line. These
should outline the work to be done and who will do it, as well as
starting and completion dates. •
In addition to having a yearly inspection of the furnace and chimney
made, householders can help make sure their heating system continues
to keep the chill out. •
* If you have a•forced-air•system, change furnace filters at least twice
a heating season.
* Make sure warm -air outlets and cold -air returns aren't covered by
carpets or blocked by furniture or debris.
* Examine all systems from time to tune for signs of corrosion,
leakage or water stains. .
* Keep bleaches, paints, paint strippers, varnishes and water softeners
away from your furnace.
* Make sure the heating system's air supply isn't blocked by walls or
any other obstructions when you renovate.
* Keep the area around the furnace free from dust; lint, rags, paint,
drain cleaners and any other materials or chemicals that could catchfire
or explode if they becametoo hot.
Consumers interested in learning more about home heating safety can
reserve a copy of a new ministry brochure by that title. To receive a
free copy or information about contracts, home renovations and many
other consumer issues, contact MCCR's Consumer Information Centre
at 555 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario, M7A 2H6. Tel. (416) 326-8555 or
toll free 1-800-268-1142. Ontario residents with an (807) area code may
call the (416) line collect. The TDD line for the hearing impaired is
(416) 326-8566. -
Lateltilow Sentinel, Wednesday, l eve*arber 7,1 — lige 13
A step n tim—
Chin joy of our boyhood we gladly
relate.
Which like many others has gone
out of date.
Mid Gaelic and tartan and skirling
pipe -band.
The field had been chosen; a
chieftain, was there
McCri nmon who summoned the
clans with due care;
Across the south border, from all
the States, far ,
To Lucknow • they hastened as
•called' to a war.
The Gaels in Toronto were many
and true,
We knew down in ilamilton what.
they would do.
The dancers and pipers -- all brow
.Highton' men
And lion -like giants, just fresh from
their den.
They came up from Zc rra,, from
Lobo. and Galt
The folks from Glen Sig wereloo
eager to. halt.
For clansmen are cousins. with
hearts all aflame,
So Lucknow went merry, with little
to blame.
The only occasion where rivals
were found,
Were Hurons and Bruce, on the old
battleground,-
. What crowdsthey Would 'gather;
the pride they would show
And in the big .tug -of --war each a
(reprinted from July 1920 Saltine')
stout foe.
The tournament opened in just
such a spot,
bAs many
y old champions oft chose
A clot
campus like velvet, spread amply
to right.
And then a great hillock, giving all
a good sight,
Hurrah, Donald Dinnle,, in bonnet
and kilt,
Whose gigantic stature made rivals.
quite wilt!
Like fleeces of wool he tossed
mighty stones . _
When Ross stripped to wrestle we
pitied his bones.
Thep E.W, Johnston. as straight
as a mast;
He could huri the big hammer and
run very fest.
Bho ju, s and dances, the pick of
Was a young' chap from Brussels,.
our own Archie. Scott; -
We cheered and we wondered. at
their glorious feats; .
The; crowd was impartial, each hem
it greets;
And gallant young highlanders
danced all the while,
To see than 'twag., worth going
many's the Mile. •
The 'last was the ;struggle twiner
Huron and Bruce,
Fosides had been ;chosen, all sons
of Great his.
The pick of the sailors Southampton
had sant.
The mightly bartebuilders from
Ashfield all went.
At the creek of the pistol, the
rope stretched a yard,
The anchormen stiffened as iron is
hard.
And silence was painful save
beating of hearts
So eager to note where the vantage
first starts.
The longstrain of muscles neer
yielded to ache,
Each man lay as f irm as if burred
toastupe.
For nothing was .gained though
minutes were long,
But what the hemp lenagtheened cn.
whistling song.
Alas, the barn -builders yanked
hard at he rope,
Then suddenly slipped as if stan-
ding on soap, '•
But all the bronzed Macs, though
proud of the prize,
Gave honors to Huron, with bonnets
and. cries.
The even was :spent in bouquet
and sang.
Aa .feast • not forgotten in all the
years. lon
Thn.s Lucknow ,:as far-famed and
grated was, to chief,.
Though now- only history - :tlhat's
still Muir ;grief,
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