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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1991-03-06, Page 16Page 16 Times -Advocate, March 6, 1991 COMM1ThITTY Childproof your home, protect Ilves during Polson Prevention Week TORONTO - Imagine snacking on a dab of shampoo, a splash of men's cologne, and a package of chocolate -flavoured laxatives. It's a revolting thought, yet hun- dreds of Ontario children willingly swallow such potentially harmful substances each year, say staff in The Hospital for Sick Children's regional Poison Control Centre. Children's curiosity outweighs the often unpleasant taste of products, but at a high price. Every year dozens of children require hospi- talization from accidental poison- ings - and several die. A little extra caution is all that's needed to keep tragedy from hit- ting your family. March 11 to 17 is National Poison Prevention Week: Take the time to check your home for dangers using these tips from Sick Kids: • Ask your pharmacists to put all prescription and non prescription drugs into containers with safety lids. • All medications and household cleaners, even those with safety caps, should be kept in locked cupboards. Safety caps on prod- ucts and safety door tabs for cup- boards are not 100 percent effec- tive. You may think that a cup- board is well out of reach, but chil- dren are ingenious and love to climb. Don't take the risk. • Some people carry medications in their purses which could be harmful to a child. Keep all hand- bags out of reach, includ- ing those of visitors. •ktt,. • Accidental poisonings are most frequent when the household routine is dis- rupted; don't let guests distract you. Use a playpen, and take one with you when visit- ing. Don't let a young child roam in a house which may not be child- proof. • Never leave cleaning is and medications unattendedeven to answer the doorbell Of phone. It only takes a few seconds for a curi- ous child to ingest a harmful amount of potcntial.poison. • Hosting a party can be exhaust- ing, but don't go to bed until the ashtrays and left -over drinks are emptied. Toddlers may get up be- fore you; in the morning and finish the remains. • Perfume, cologne, shampoo and conditioner can all cause harm in large amounts. Keep them off the dresser or bathroom vanity. • Know the names of the plants you own; many are poisonous. If yours are, keep them well out of reach. Natural curiousity leads to most accidents, but adults' actions can sometimes unwittingly compound the problem. ?he vast majority of peo- ple crass grass as a cord, unfriendly' surface. More so iftfiere's a (ot ofit, or if night has seared in. 23ualrfflao 1-2°T igc CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Kime,Mills,Dunlop. 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The Take a Break series com- menced on Monday evening, Febru- ary 25, at the Granton United Church when Officer Tom Chap- man of the Lucan OPP spoke about Crime Prevention and Personal Safety. He outlined the steps that can be taken to discourage breakins and thefts and decrease risk to your personal safety. Mike Wraith of the Lucan Ambu- lance Service discussed what to do in an emergency. Audrey Harloft led the Bible Study on the theme "Was Chicken Little right". The World Day of Prayer service, for the Granton area churches was held Friday evening at the Commu- nity Bible Church. At the St. Thomas' ,Anglican Church on Sunday, March 3, Re- verend Beverley Wheeler realistical- ly portrayed the story of Moses be- ing given the ten Commandments. The lessons were read by Muriel Lewis and the minister. A time of fellowship followed the service. The Anglican Lenten study was hosted by Jean Warner on Wednes,. day afternoon, February 27, when the group viewed a video entitled Ramaero. At the Granton United Church on Sunday, Pastor Normalie Voakes' message was about "Tempting Times". The lessons were from Exp odus 20 and Luke 4. :t The Granton UTH Group met at the United Church on Sunday evens ing. a Granton 4-11 club #1 ,g_ The Granton 4-11 Fitness Club'. met at the Lion's hall on Thursday evening, February 21. The girls studied the four major food groups t and tried making up a nutritious breakfast, lunch and supper. '' They also played Sylvia's smiley{ sad game of matching happy and sad faces. Presentations were done by Colleen Moore on a daily menu, Susan Bryan on a weekly menu and Angela Mcllhargey on the recreation facilities around Lu - can. Lee -Anne Kelly and Kelly Campbell led some fun and games. After doing some glamorous stretches, the girls enjoyed a nutri- tious snack provided by Paula Wal- lis who was also the 411 reporter. Saturday afternoon, February 23, the 4-H Fitness Club gathered at the Nautilus in London for a tour' of the health club. 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