HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-11-17, Page 3Dankwardts surpass their goal
by Pat Livingston
Bill and 'Freda Dankwardt have
surpassed their goal to restore 10
bicycles for under privileged
children.
In an October story about the
restoration project, a portion of a
letter, relaying the delightful reac-
tion of a youngster who received
one of the Dankwardts' bikes, was
published. It was at that time that
Ken Pearce, of the Gateway Centre
in Guelph, told the Dankwardts he
could use another 10 before
Christmas: Well, the Dankwardts
delivered on that request.
Last week, Mr. Pearce travelled to
the Dankwardts' West Wawanosh
Township home totpick up the 10.
"new" bicycles. Not content to rest
on their laurels, they now aim to
complete another 10 bikes before
Christmas.
Bill and Freda said the response
to their plea for donations of used
bikes has been tremendous, after
various articles were printed in area
„publications. One call carte from as
far away as Southampton and they
are trying to make arrangements to
pick up the bikes. Bill said it takes
between three and five used bikes
to make a "new" bike in addition to
purchasing some items.
Knowing that some child's day
has been made a little brighter is all
the thanks Bill and Freda
Dankwardt need.
With a lot of love and work, and some capital outlay, Bill and Freda Dankwardt take
discarded bicycles, as pictured above, and turn them Into "new" ones for under privileged
children.
Prevention is the key to safe play
How fascinating it is to watch types of storage chests have caused
your child learn new things through the deaths of toddlers when the lids
play. At each stage of development have slammed down on their necks.
children face new challenges as Others have climbed inside and
well as different risks. A review of become trapped, then suffocated.
Canadian hospital data on childhood Well -supported lids with sturdy
injuries and deaths associated with , hinges and plenty of holes for ven-
toys shows definite trends. tilation are the key to avoiding such
Babies learn by putting things into. unfortunate incidents.
their mouths and , therefore, are at Once a child is mobile, tricycles
high risk for choking on toys. Many and riding toys are a hazard. Tod-
reports of% choking received by dlers don't have well-developed
Product Safety involve infants or coordination and injuries are com-
toddlers who were playing with mon when using these toys. For -
toys such as rattles and squeeze tunately most are minor cuts and
toys. Marbles and small balls are bruises. However, children have
-also-a__hazarrt . Parental supeiyisiot_ beenAitlesLOter riding down , the
is the key to preventing tragedy. stairs, or on the street after riding
Toys meant for older children, out of control in front of cars. It's
especially those with small parts, important to choose toys that are
should be kept away from small appropriate for the child's age and
children. to assist and supervise your tod-
When a baby is crawling 'or just dlers. Make sure they ride in safe
learning to walk, toy boxes and toy places.
chests can be dangerous traps. Projectile toys or toys with parts
Home-made toy boxes and other that can fly cause injuries to school -
aged children, particularly eye
injuries. Always supervise play with
this type of toy, and teach children
to be careful when playing and to
never aim them at anyone else,
Although balloons are great fun,
they pose the greatest choking
hazard for children of all aged.
Always blow up balloons . for
children, and never allow them to
chew on uninflated balloons or,
broken pieces. Throw away broken
balloons immediately.
If you are aware of the kinds of
dangers associated with toys at the
different stages of child develop-
ment,_you_ can.protec.t-younchildren___
while ensuring they enjoy their toys
and learn and grow through safe
play.
I•f you have, experienced injuries
or safety problems with toys,
Product Safety would like to hear
from you. Contact Mary Hill (819)
953-3832.
Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, November 17, 1993 - Page 3
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