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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-06-02, Page 8n 8 -THE HURON IYXPOSITOR, Jun* 2, 2004 FREE DELIVERY Prescriptions, Home Health Care & More! KEATI NGS Guardian Pharmacy 67 Main St., Seaforth 527-1990 PHARM YOUR HOME HEALTHCARE CENTRE Walkers, Wheelchairs, Seating, Lift Out Chairs, Portable Lifts, Scooters, Bathroom Aids and more... For more information cal MONIKA PENNER 2borelil?e 1,ealtbco 23 Victoria St. Clinton Sales • Rentals • .Repairs (519) 482-3046 or 1-888-233-7038 "A Commitment to quality of life" "located e# t4e ma e j e " ALBERT STREET DENTURE CLINIC Denture Specialist Dean R. McTaggart D.D. Complete and Partial Dentures Denture Repairs Relines - Additions 482-1195 50 ALBERT STREET CLINTON MAPLEWOOD MANOR Retirement Home 13 Church St., Seaforth At present we have Private and Semi -Private accommodations available. Features include: • excellent dining and snacks • dietician approved menus • laundry • housekeeping • medication administered by our professional staff • transportation arranged for appointments • 24 hour friendly professional staff • beauty salon • barber services • daily activities • convalescent & respite stays available ORCA for more information contact Tracy Nash at 527-1440 Fax # 527-2977 Maplewood Manor "Your Invitation to Gracious Retirement Living" Grandparents: safely buckle little passengers Take Care of Little Passengers in Your Car. New legislation has been proposed in Ontario to toughen child car seat laws. The new legislation proposes that booster seats will be mandatory for children who weigh between 40 and 80 lb, are less than 4 feet 10 inches tall and younger than 8 years old. Caregivers, including grandparents and babysitters, will also have to use proper child car seats when children are in their vehicle. Currently, car seats are mandatory for parents and legal guardians who are driving their own children in the family's car, van or truck. Every day, grandparents are transporting their grandchildren in car seats that may be installed improperly or do not meet the standards set by Transport Canada. Most caregivers are aware that car seats, booster seats and seat belts save lives and prevent injuries; however, 4 out of 5 child restraints continue to be used incorrectly. A property -used car seat or booster seat will reduce the likelihood of a child being injured or killed in a collision by 75 percent. Children need to be secured in an infant -only and infant/child convertible seat (rear and forward -facing) until they weigh 40 Ib (18 kg) or are 40 inches tall (around age 4). A booster (low or high -back combination seat) is then used for children weighing 40-60 Ib (18-27 kg) to help position the lap or lap/shoulder belt properly over the' shoulders and thighs to reduce serious internal injury in a crash. The belt should fit snugly over the child's hips and upper thighs, not the stomach. As an added bonus, booster seats raise children, allowing them to see better out the window. The seat belt alone can be used when the child is at least 60 Ib (27 kg), has a sitting height of at least 29 inches (74 cm) and the legs bend over the front edge of the vehicle seat. Children are usually 8 to 9 years of age when they can safely use the seat belt alone. Children under 12 are safest in the back seat of the vehicle, properly restrained at all times. .Safety rules involved with car seats are confusing to parents and grandparents. Not only is it important to use a car seat in a vehicle, the "right" or appropriate child restraint must be used for the child's weight and age. Also grandparents and caregivers may not know how or when to use the tether strap on forward - facing seats or the new universal attachment system (UAS). Huron County Health Unit and Safety First Huron -Perth conduct car seat inspection checks in various communities in Huron County. Advice is given to ensure that the appropriate seat, depending on the child's height and Submitted Photo Last hand of the season Ken Preszcator (top left) throws down a card while Ed Mclean (clockwise from top right), Velma Preszcator and Helen Mclean all watch during their final euchre game of the season. The Seaforth Legion's euchre season will run again in September following the long weekend and will run until May. weight, is used to keep children as safe as possible in a collision. In Canada, 80-90% of car seats are not used correctly. During Safe Kids Week 2004, which runs May 31 to June 6, a car seat check will be held at Exeter Toyota on Saturday, June 5th from 10 am to 2 pm. This event is sponsored by Exeter Toyota, Exeter firefighters, Safe Kids Canada, Johnson & Johnson, Roadwatch and Huron County Health Unit. Trained car seat inspectors will be available to check your new or used car seat for proper installation and recall notice. Take care of little passengers in your car — buckle up and boost children using the appropriate car or booster seat. For a copy of the booster seat 5 -point checklist and tip sheet, Safe Kids Canada growth chart, or further information on child car or booster seats, contact the Huron County Health Unit at 482-3416. If calling long distance, dial 1- 877-837-6143. By !este Cayer Public Health Nurse Residents enjoy Mother's Day Seaforth Manor Retirement Home residents enjoyed visiting with their families at our Mother's Day Tea on May 8. Everyone enjoyed the music provided by Dave Kemp on the piano. They also enjoyed the delicious cake with their tea. Many of our residents even went out for meals with their families on Mother's Day. Seaforth Manor This was a very special weekend for all of our mothers. Once again, the Huron Strings band entertained for us on May 11. Our residents always enjoy their music and the room was jam-packed with people. Shari Schadler brought in tier little kittens for a visit on May 12. Dodie Foster really enjoyed this. Hopefully we will get to see them again when they are bigger. If anyone has any perennials or pots for our perennials, please drop them off at our retirement home office. Support Services asks for clients' suggestions for improvement Town and Country Support Services The recent Town and Country Support Services, Seaforth and Area Dining Out Program was held at the Seaforth arena on Thursday, May 20 at'noon. Our meal featured chicken breast and pineapple shortcake surprise for dessert. Our speaker was Carrie Salsbury, quality coordinator for Town and Country Support Services, who was paying a visit to complete a client quality assurance satisfaction survey of this service. Town and Country Support Service staff feel that it is so very important to ask our clients what they think about our services and to make any suggested improvements to better meet client need. Door prize winners were: Marjorie Rock, Bessie Boyd, Geraldine Fraiser. Doug Fraiser and Pat Douglas. Share the Wealth winners were: Pearl Henderson, Pat Douglas, Theresa Maloney, Marjorie Rock and Elgin Schade. Our next program will be held on Thursday, June 17 with music provided by' Old 'I'me Band and the meal will be pork chops. If you require more information, please contact Tammy Antaya at 482-9264. Mother's Day celebrated at Maplewood A Mother's Day Fashion Show and Tea with Geri Fashions was held at Maplewood Manor in honour of Mother's Day. Marion Pullman with her mother, Ida McLlwain; Ruth Ribey and her mother, Amy Wiggins; Marlene Britton, daughter of Hilda Austin; Elgin Nott, Maplewood Manor accompanied by Carol McLean, all did a wonderful job of modeling the spring and summer fashions. AORIPI.BX FACILITIES FOR RENT •ANNIVERSARIES 'BANQUETS *MEETINGS •WEDDINGS Modern Kitchen Facilities Wheel Ghair Accessible Over 10,000 Square Feet Of Show Area For Rental Information Call At (519)527-1321 or Fax (519)527-0983 Seaforth Agricultural Society OFFICE 519-527-1321 John Bennett Sharon Flanagan Joanne Maloney -Flanagan President Secretary -'Irreasurer President Home Craft www.c4thagsociety.on.ca Corsages were presented to all the ladies of Maplewood on Mother's Day. Jim and Elaine Scott were on hand for a wonderful afternoon of music and song. The piano and banjo music were a real hit with residents. Walter and Gladys McMaitre entertained residents with their gospel singing. Residents also enjoyed an afternoon of music with Marjory Papple and Jim Rose who each played favourite tunes on the piano. Father Lance, Rev. McCarthy, Pastor Hildebrand and Rev. Atkins led church services for the month of May. Joyce Lammerant also led in a hymn sing with residents. Activities with out; volunteers included crokinole, crafts, bingo, horticulture club and visits with "Buffy." An appreciation dinner was held to thank those who take part in the ministerial program at Maplewood. We certainly appreciate the care and dedication shown by this wonderful group of people.