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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-05-27, Page 9r 3k^".a r`Y'FJ,<a;T,.�1 -Y .,;:t f -i �?.�'�s -?t✓ dlr. .. r.="'s t. '� Photo by Gerard Creces Beach keen Last Thursday's temperatures near the 30s brought many out to Goderich Main Beach to soak up the sun, build castles in the sand or just cast off. Above, Jordan Martens of London came to town to try his luck off the main beach pier. Right, four-year-old Abby Ward of Kitchener -Waterloo's secret to a good sand castle? Just -add -water. Health Unit aims to reduce pedestrian - traffic injuries Eighty-one pedestrians visited Hu- ron County emergency rooms because they were injured in a traffic -related incident from 2003 ' to 2007. The Hu- ron County Health Unit wants to see that number re- duced. Public Health Promoter Lyndsay Snowe says as the weather warms up, more people are getting outside and being active. "It's great to be active, but be safe. Roadways can pose a risk to pedestrians using them to walk, run or cycle," Snowe says, "injuries arc predictable and preventable. As a pedestrian, take responsibility for your own safety." The health unit is part of a cam- paign, launched by the Southwest In- jury Prevention Network, encourag- ing pedestrians to take the precautions necessary to Be Safe and Be Seen while outdoors. The health unit advises when you're being active outdoors; take them:tips to keep you and your family safe. • Make sure that you are visible to • motorists, • Wear tight or bright coloured clothes at dusk, night, and low -light times. • Wear reflective gear, such as a reflec- tive arm band, • When you're taking the dog tor a walk, kap your reactive arm band with your pet's bash so it is a visible reminder 'to wear it. • When you're cycling, use the ap- propriate lights and reflectors on your bike, By law your bicycle must have a white front light and a red rear light; and white reflective tape on the front forks and red reflective tape on the rear. • Wear a helmet every time you ride. In order to be safe when being active outdoors, you need to be seen by mo- torists. "Getting out and being physically active is key to a healthy life. We4r- ing the right cloth- ing and appropri- ate equipment will keep you safe," says Snowe. In Ontario's southwest region over the last five years, 2.52 pedes- trians have been se- verely injured, The South West injury Prevention Network is a col- laboration of com- munity partners, including the Eluron County llcalth Unit, that are dedicated to prevent- ing injuries and raising awareness for safe and healthy activities. Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, May 27, 2009 - Page A9 O CPU 1.t t 1iiiit V Dungannon Community Hall June 2nd 2009 4:OOpm - 8:OOpm This'is a demonstration on how to perfornn CPR should someone you know or see in distress need this vital procedure. Brought to you by Huron County EMS and the Heart and Stroke Foundation "Babies are such a nice way to start people." -- Don Herrold L .�tc�r..�'t1,►L1 1 Trihicht.sirries 1 ,, : H P• "DIRECT TO YOU" 14'e ft: t t'e r ! .i7/ Jni ' - Outdoors • Sttlll (/r)irls r�f c'l2f < <t strit! r(V41(1 • POOIS • (i 11(I('►r Ar(`:' P.V.C. TUBULAR RESIN it1111Ni1URE • the atlbnale I» EiesenIOutdax GRAND BEND 238-2110 Hwy. 83 E. (2 rnil'!s from the water plant) '15,000 Sc.]. Ft. • 50 Sets on Display www.gocasual.ca We also manufacture: Il:�t I ;t I I A`, • f ,Ocie t - 13[P1 AC,r1/1I 11T ni Irl 1lnrfr - C. . GIF Se lect rePi u s• Guaranteed income for life. All the growth potential of the market. Your income is protected from market downturns. ASK ME ABOUT IN(OMEPLUS ti I~`JI MANt. LIt:1 INVESTMENTS.. � - • f For more information, please contact... Marc Monforton 108 East St. Goderich, ON. N7A 1 N4 Phone: 519-524-1119 mi Maxiulilia Inwestnientm With you every step of the way" 'Y s , i :4,. .. !If e►+i-I 404111 One 111gD.MMi.10 • ars • 4111 IVO 40 • Ora* r.raaira. • • .- r • • aopoo r.-•••• . • i . rr4041►ar*. -- -- •✓4rrM'i ev(Ysriikfrse 411.1•• 40 .•••a• Sm./ i.M41.4wM•at.se...a. owl. *,ter