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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1984-07-18, Page 7SI 1 EWALK SALE Featuring Storewide Savings on the sidewalk and in our store dine/ r Ifit L Consider degree of risk involved Health officer urges good rivittilreigiaurant, driving /At0611 tiro street, or roti) ning in a pQp1 or lake are qtly some of the risks we ettcounter each day. In Huron County, where many of summer's recrea- tional activities occur around the water, everyday risks become increased by drown- ings, peck injuries from div- ing into shallow water, boating accidents, and through exposure to en- viron*iental hazards such as insects, debris, bacteriological and chemical pollutants. Water pollution is anything but a new problem. Throughout history one of the most important routes for the transmission of disease was man's pollution of his water supplies with his excrement. Today, because our municipal water supplies are, for the most part, excep- tionally well looked after, the risk of similar disease spread has been significantly reduced. However, pollution of our rereational waters by human, agricultural, and industrial sources continues to be a ma- jor problem. The present status of our recreational waters is anything but pure. One should not be foolish enough to believe that our en- tire environment, including our recreational waters, is not at least to some degree polluted. It is the amount of pollution and the degree of risk associated with the level of pollution that we should be Mrs. Hubert Hunter, Elim- ville, celebrated her 85th bir- thday on July 16. concerned with. From the available evidence, although not com- prehensive, there appears to be no great health hazard to the average healthy person who is exposed to a low level of bacterial contamination in recreational waters. This prediction has been based on past data that illustrates the relationship of bacterial organism levels to associated illnesses reported. Current knowledge suggests that ex- posure to the typical types of bacteria found in recreational waters appears to give rise to a greater incidence of gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. There is no evidence to in- dicate that any serious il- lnesses or deaths have occur- red from recreational waters which have been considered safe for swimming. In the summer of 1983, beach closures due to bacterial pollution were highly publicized in Ontario. Because of these closures, citizens have become more concerned about the condition of recreational waters. However, beach closures, ordered by the Huron County Health Unit involved levels of pollution in which the in- dicator organisms in stan- dard testing were at a level far in excess of those con- sidered safe. We emphasized that testing is done on public beaches at a depth of water approximate- ly one metre. This is not an in- dicator of the level of pollution in the sand or sediment of the beach itself or of deeper waters. Evidence obtained from studies conducted in the United States and Canada suggests that levels of fecal coliform bacteria higher than 100 per 100 mis (or roughly half a drinking glass) can give rise to gastrointestinal il- htess. Bacteria in the order of 100 per 100 inls or less is con- sidered safe for recreational waters. A minimum of one day, usually two to three days, is required to have a water sam- ple processed including transportation time, culture time, and reporting. There is an obvious lag between ob- taining the sample and predicting the amount of pollution for the day in ques- tion. Tests indicate that water quality can change dramatically with a change in wind conditions. More intensive testing at various depths of water, in- cluding numerous other fac- tors such as weather condi- tions are being studied in On- tario this year. It is hoped that this data along with new testing techniques will im- prove our ability to predict factors on a particular day in question. Other factors to consider are the health and age of the person and the amount of water they may inadvertent- ly swallow. It is not unusual water judgernent for small chidren to swallow water while playing even at , shallow depths. The young land the elderly are more susceptible to many diseases including gastrointestinal diseases. Further complicating the situation is that fact that we can test for only a limited number of organisms due to cost and technological fac- tors. For instance, to date there is no feasible method to test for viruses. Have a safe and active summer and use good judge- ment when it comes to the degree of risk you expose yourself or others to. We will do our part to keep you in- formed of unacceptable risk. H.R. Cieslar, B.A., M.D., M.P.H. Medical Officer of Health County of Huron Dangerous misuse of infant restraints Childrens lives are being in jeopardy by the widespread misuse and non-use of car restraints, states Barbara Barak of the Ontario Safety League. Parents simply are not following manufacturer's instructions. A recent roadside survey conducted by the Peel Regional Police Force substantiates the League's concern. While 84 percent of the drivers observed in the survey were using seatbelts, only 62 percent of the'children FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hogan and Mr. and Mrs. Carfrey Cann are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children Mary Ann and David. The wedding will tak% place August 4, 1984 at 4 p.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Mt. Carmel. Open reception at 9 p.m., in Exeter. "Looking Young and Stylish" 360 Main St., Exeter 236-0442 were protected by restraints or seatbelts. Moreover, many of the children held in restraints were at risk due to improper installation: 7'1 per- cent showed at least one and sometimes more examples of dangerous misuse. The most frequent mistake, says Ms. Barak, is neglecting`. to anchor the tether strap on a forward -facing child restraint. The tether strap holds the top of the restraint upright and prevents it from tipping forward in the event of a sudden stop or crash. Unfastened harnesses were high on. the lift oferrors. In- fants and children are simp- ly placed in the restraint without the harness being firmly buckled, turning the seat into nothing more than a launching pad in the event of a crash or sudden stop. Children were observed correctly placed in some seats but the rat was not secured to the car by an adult lap belt. And some children were seen sitting in the car next to their restraint. No parent would inten- tionally put a child in jeopar- dy, says Ms. Barak. However, studies show that improper use of car seats is usually due to the parent's unfamiliarity with the devices and lack of awareness of the potential danger. The Ontario Safety League asks parents to review their seat's installatige_and correct usage with the manufac- turer's instructions. If these are no longer available, call or write the manufacturer, or check with the store at point of purchase. r • Dear Sir: Once again, the end of another school year has arriv- ed and it is time to recognize various organizations that have provided assistance to the Board during 1983-84. Throughout this school year, your newspaper has endeavoured to keep the public informed and up to date on the deliberations of the Board and the many wor- thwhile activities that went on in our schools. I would like to assure you that the Board and its staff appreciate this service especially the articles that serve to promote the pro- grams offered by the Board through the teachers and Principals. The Board has an obligation to keep the public informed. You have assisted them in this very important task. I would like to extend my personal thanks and the ap- preciation of the Trustees to you and your staff and to wish you well in the summer months ahead. Yours sincerely, - F.S: Toll Director of Education 4 Times -Advocate, 44 18. 1984 TO MARRY-- Audrey and Ston Zachor and Marlyn and Glen Johnson. ore pleased to announce the forthcom- ing marriage of their children Susan Lynn to Jeffery Lloyd. The wedding will take place July 21, 1984 at 3:30 p.m. in Exeter United Church, Exeter. Open reception to follow at 9 o'clock. For information call 235-0560. Photo by Elaine Baynham SIDEWALK LE THIS THURSDAY & FRIDAY SAVE r 20% to 60% Off se's SPer-«rfit _ frrsltiores Zit". 420 Main St. Exeter Hours: Mon. to Sat.; Fri. 9 - 9 14 - 44; 141/2 - 241/2 VISA MINIM TO MARRY — Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stewart of Hensall ore pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their younger daughter, Donna Myra to David Lloyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Van Allen of Staffs. The wed- ding ceremony will take place at Thames Road United Church on August 4, 1984 at 3:00 p.m. Open reception. Everyone Welcome. SI ME WA LK °13 75%Off and more Open Thurs. & Fri. Until 9 LITTLE PEOPLE Infants to 14 WE KATER TO KIDS" u 397 Main St., Exeter Exeter 235-1113 Touch-Tronlc* 2010 memory machine 29 stitches preprogrammed to sew the optimum length and width • 1 -step buttonholing • Low bobbin_ indicator Model 5522 HEAD ONLY Free -Arm Machine Model 5522 Sew collars. cuffs and other hard -to - reach areas easily with free -arm • Extra -wide zig-zag • Snag -free thread delivery Model SK -560 (com- demonstrated Thurs. puterized). 12 hours & Fri. of sole. free lessons - will be Great for knits, pressing open seams. light weight for travel. COMPUTER GRAD — Michael Denomme recent- ly graduated on the Honour List from St. Clair College, Windsor, with a diploma as a Computer Programmer Analyst, and also received a Certificate as a A.S.M.JuniorSystem Analyst. Michael plans to pursue, his education at Wayne State University in Detroit. He is a former graduate of South Huron High School, Exeter. Pro- ud parents are Bernie and Annette Denomme. Come and see our sidewalk specials. Num memo Wipe. WOOL &YARN CENTRE Brand's Nearly . New Shop 399 Main St. 235-1901 Going Out of Business Sale July 12 - July 28 Everything must go! ! ! No "Reasonable" offer refused. Racks, shelves etc. also for sale. "Bargains, f Bargains, Bargains" Closed Wednesdays suggests that levels of fecal coliform bacteria higher than 100 per 100 mis (or roughly half a drinking glass) can give rise to gastrointestinal il- htess. Bacteria in the order of 100 per 100 inls or less is con- sidered safe for recreational waters. A minimum of one day, usually two to three days, is required to have a water sam- ple processed including transportation time, culture time, and reporting. There is an obvious lag between ob- taining the sample and predicting the amount of pollution for the day in ques- tion. Tests indicate that water quality can change dramatically with a change in wind conditions. More intensive testing at various depths of water, in- cluding numerous other fac- tors such as weather condi- tions are being studied in On- tario this year. It is hoped that this data along with new testing techniques will im- prove our ability to predict factors on a particular day in question. Other factors to consider are the health and age of the person and the amount of water they may inadvertent- ly swallow. It is not unusual water judgernent for small chidren to swallow water while playing even at , shallow depths. The young land the elderly are more susceptible to many diseases including gastrointestinal diseases. Further complicating the situation is that fact that we can test for only a limited number of organisms due to cost and technological fac- tors. For instance, to date there is no feasible method to test for viruses. Have a safe and active summer and use good judge- ment when it comes to the degree of risk you expose yourself or others to. We will do our part to keep you in- formed of unacceptable risk. H.R. Cieslar, B.A., M.D., M.P.H. Medical Officer of Health County of Huron Dangerous misuse of infant restraints Childrens lives are being in jeopardy by the widespread misuse and non-use of car restraints, states Barbara Barak of the Ontario Safety League. Parents simply are not following manufacturer's instructions. A recent roadside survey conducted by the Peel Regional Police Force substantiates the League's concern. While 84 percent of the drivers observed in the survey were using seatbelts, only 62 percent of the'children FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hogan and Mr. and Mrs. Carfrey Cann are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children Mary Ann and David. The wedding will tak% place August 4, 1984 at 4 p.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Mt. Carmel. Open reception at 9 p.m., in Exeter. "Looking Young and Stylish" 360 Main St., Exeter 236-0442 were protected by restraints or seatbelts. Moreover, many of the children held in restraints were at risk due to improper installation: 7'1 per- cent showed at least one and sometimes more examples of dangerous misuse. The most frequent mistake, says Ms. Barak, is neglecting`. to anchor the tether strap on a forward -facing child restraint. The tether strap holds the top of the restraint upright and prevents it from tipping forward in the event of a sudden stop or crash. Unfastened harnesses were high on. the lift oferrors. In- fants and children are simp- ly placed in the restraint without the harness being firmly buckled, turning the seat into nothing more than a launching pad in the event of a crash or sudden stop. Children were observed correctly placed in some seats but the rat was not secured to the car by an adult lap belt. And some children were seen sitting in the car next to their restraint. No parent would inten- tionally put a child in jeopar- dy, says Ms. Barak. However, studies show that improper use of car seats is usually due to the parent's unfamiliarity with the devices and lack of awareness of the potential danger. The Ontario Safety League asks parents to review their seat's installatige_and correct usage with the manufac- turer's instructions. If these are no longer available, call or write the manufacturer, or check with the store at point of purchase. r • Dear Sir: Once again, the end of another school year has arriv- ed and it is time to recognize various organizations that have provided assistance to the Board during 1983-84. Throughout this school year, your newspaper has endeavoured to keep the public informed and up to date on the deliberations of the Board and the many wor- thwhile activities that went on in our schools. I would like to assure you that the Board and its staff appreciate this service especially the articles that serve to promote the pro- grams offered by the Board through the teachers and Principals. The Board has an obligation to keep the public informed. You have assisted them in this very important task. I would like to extend my personal thanks and the ap- preciation of the Trustees to you and your staff and to wish you well in the summer months ahead. Yours sincerely, - F.S: Toll Director of Education 4 Times -Advocate, 44 18. 1984 TO MARRY-- Audrey and Ston Zachor and Marlyn and Glen Johnson. ore pleased to announce the forthcom- ing marriage of their children Susan Lynn to Jeffery Lloyd. The wedding will take place July 21, 1984 at 3:30 p.m. in Exeter United Church, Exeter. Open reception to follow at 9 o'clock. For information call 235-0560. Photo by Elaine Baynham SIDEWALK LE THIS THURSDAY & FRIDAY SAVE r 20% to 60% Off se's SPer-«rfit _ frrsltiores Zit". 420 Main St. Exeter Hours: Mon. to Sat.; Fri. 9 - 9 14 - 44; 141/2 - 241/2 VISA MINIM TO MARRY — Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stewart of Hensall ore pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their younger daughter, Donna Myra to David Lloyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Van Allen of Staffs. The wed- ding ceremony will take place at Thames Road United Church on August 4, 1984 at 3:00 p.m. Open reception. Everyone Welcome. SI ME WA LK °13 75%Off and more Open Thurs. & Fri. Until 9 LITTLE PEOPLE Infants to 14 WE KATER TO KIDS" u 397 Main St., Exeter Exeter 235-1113 Touch-Tronlc* 2010 memory machine 29 stitches preprogrammed to sew the optimum length and width • 1 -step buttonholing • Low bobbin_ indicator Model 5522 HEAD ONLY Free -Arm Machine Model 5522 Sew collars. cuffs and other hard -to - reach areas easily with free -arm • Extra -wide zig-zag • Snag -free thread delivery Model SK -560 (com- demonstrated Thurs. puterized). 12 hours & Fri. of sole. free lessons - will be Great for knits, pressing open seams. light weight for travel. COMPUTER GRAD — Michael Denomme recent- ly graduated on the Honour List from St. Clair College, Windsor, with a diploma as a Computer Programmer Analyst, and also received a Certificate as a A.S.M.JuniorSystem Analyst. Michael plans to pursue, his education at Wayne State University in Detroit. He is a former graduate of South Huron High School, Exeter. Pro- ud parents are Bernie and Annette Denomme. Come and see our sidewalk specials. Num memo Wipe. WOOL &YARN CENTRE