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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2005-05-12, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2005. Health Canada Ben Lobb wins PC nomination issues advisory Health Canada is reminding parents ;and caregivers that infants placed in bath seats or bath rings, which are emerged in any depth of water, must be constantly supervised with undivided attention by a competent adult. Infant bath seats and bath rings are products designed to support infants in an upright position in the bathtub, and usually consist of a plastic seat or ring. Suction cups are often employed to hold the product in place, however, newer models use an arm that attaches to the side of the bathtub instead. The expected age range for the use of these products is from six to nine months, representing the time frame in which an infant can sit unassisted, until the time when they can pull themselves to a standing position. In 2004. Health Canada was made aware of three separate fatal incidents - of which one drowning was linked to the use of a bath ring and two deaths to the use of bath seats. Since 1991. the Department has received 11 reports of drowning deaths linked to these products with nine occurring in the last five years. Additionally, 20 near-drowning incidents have been reported since 1983. In most cases, drownings and other incidents linked to bath seats and bath rings occur as a result of: • the product becoming unstable and tipping over in the bath. • the infant climbing out of the product, or ' - ' • the infant slipping through one of the leg 'openings and becoming lodged under water. Some ftiodels of infant bath seats and bath rings carry warning labels that state “prevent drowning - never leave child unattended” while other models bear a warning that states /'prevent drowning - always keep baby within arm’s reach.” Despite these warnings, in most reported incidents, the infant had been left unattended or under inadequate supervision. Health Canada is currently undertaking additional research and, based upon the findings of these initiatives, will put in place appropriate risk management measures if necessary. For further information or to report an incident, contact the Health Canada Product Safety Office at 1-866-662-0666. FARM SAFETY FACT Did you know? — News Canada (NC) - Animal related incidents are responsible for one in five injuries on Canadian farms. Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance Program. Voting A woman submits her ballot for candidate of the Huron Bruce federal Progressive Conservative. The meeting was held in Blyth on Saturday. Ben Lobb was the eventual winner. (Vicky Bremner photo) HE supports program By a 7-5 margin, Huron East council voted to support the request from the economic development committee for some financial assistance for its Doors Open program. The program is sponsored by the Ontario Heritage Foundation and has done a superb job for other towns in attracting visitors through the celebration of their past. Committee director Ralph Laviolette said they were to get 7,000 brochures from the province, paid as part of the program, to be distributed to key spots throughout the municipality. The provincial brochures highlight the events to occur across the province this summer and include the 20 sites nominated in Brussels and Seaforth. Events are planned on July 31 and Aug. 1 in Seaforth and area and June 19 and Aug. 20 in Brussels and area. Laviolette reported they were in the process of preparing their own brochure which would expand on the stories about the first 20 sites and would also include the outlying Three million Canadians have a hearing loss. I’m one of them. The Hearing Foundation of Canada funds the only nationally coordinated medical research program to find the cause and cure of hearing loss. To learn more about our programs and how you can help, call 1-866 HEAR YOU, toll free or visit our web site, www.hearingfoundation.ca IHf hearing foundation OF WHJ Fondtrhon conodienne de I’ouie villages and hamlets, including Walton. Winthrop. Ethel. Molesworth. Cranbrook and Jamestown. The brochure was to be put together to represent Huron East, past and present, to visitors this summer and in years to come. “If we don't promote our area, who will?” queried councillor Joe Steffi er. Mayor Joe Seili said he felt strongly for the program. Councillor Larry McGrath said he supports the group because they had a budget of $88,000 and came in around $82,000. LAWN QUESTIONS? Organic Programs (TSi I Available 524-2424 -Trust the Professionals - 1:00 pm - Brethren will meet at the Blyth Comm. Centre 1:30 pm - Assemble and Parade to Church (Full Regalia) (Trolley trailers for riding during parade available) 2:00 pm - Divine Service at Trinity 3:30 pm - Rededication of Cornerstone at Trinity 5:00 pm - Dinner & Banquet to "Meet & Greet the Grand Master & Bishops" Tickets: $15.00 per person Entertainment at the Community Centre following the rededication will be presented by the Blyth Festival Orchestra RSVP bv May 9th, 2005 to: Rick Elliott, Box 130, Blyth, Ontario N0M 1H0 (519) 523-9725 Bryan Allan, Box 130, Blyth, Ontario NOM 1H0 (519) 523-4522 Don Harron Ben Lobb of Holmesville will represent the Conservative Party in Huron-Bruce in the next, anticipated federal election that many analysts suggest will happen sooner rather than later. Lobb, a graduate of Central Huron Secondary School, employee at Wescast Industries and family auctioneer was the fourth ballot choice of over 300 assembled party faithful in what was a hotly-contested rape, During his speech, Lobb drove home the importance of integrity and accountability a government must have in order to win the confidence of local voters. “During the past 12 years we’ve seen boondoggle after scandal that costs our country and our riding billions while the latest sponsorship scandal deepens further by the day.” said Lobb. “Citizens of Huron- Bruce deserve much better and they’ll get that in me and the Conservative Party.” BEN LOBB PCs’.choice Dinner with Stephen Lewis Veteran Diplomat and Humanitarian z Wednesday, June 1 5, 2005 Cocktails 5:30 pm DinierB6 pm Oakwood Inn & Resort Grand Bend ON To order tickets please call 519-524-4108 Tickets are $40 per person (after May 27 $55) Limited Spaces available Hosted by Victim Services of Huron County in conjunction with the Moving Forward-Strengthening and Supporting Victims Conference For more information please call or look online at www.victimserviceshuron.ca You and your family are cordially invited to attend the North Huron Masonic District Divine Service and Rededication of the Corner Stone at Trinity Anglican Church Sunday, May 15, 2005 at Trinity Anglican Church Dinsley Street, Blyth, Ontario In recognition of the 150th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Canada, in the Province of Ontario and the history of Blyth Lodge #303 and the Congregation of Trinity Anglican Church, we welcome the presence of M.W. Bro. Donald H Mumby, Grand Master of Grand Lodge, A.F. of Canada in the Province of Ontario And The Right Reverend, Bruce H Howe, Bishop of Huron, D.D., MSL And The Rt. Reverend, Rt. Wro. Bro. Townsend, Bishop of Georgian Bay (ret'd)