HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-10-26, Page 3Little Ashley Tyndall is a law abiding citizen. She is already following the new safety law
which will come into effect on Nov. 1 that will require toddlers to buckle up. The new
legislation will complete a three part plan that is designed to make travelling safer for
youngsters. (Shelley McPhee photo)
Computer courses offered...
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reaction," said Mr. Moreland.
The course is 36 hours in length and will
run over a period of two months. At the
beginning of the course the participant will
gain an understanding of the basic elements
of a computer system and some of the
jargon related to computers. The balance of
the computer is made up of presentations of
commonly used business software systems
designed for microcomputers.
Mr. Moreland describes the Huron County
Industrial Training Committee's role in
promoting the training as that of a catalyst.
"We're the catalyst that get businesses in
contact with Conestoga College and
government funding," said Mr. Moreland.
According to Robert Simpson, manager of
continuing education at Conestoga College,
the course is the only one of its kind in the
area. He said businesses use computers for
such things as inventory, sales forecasting,
updating price lists and accounts receivable
andpayable.
"The course is designed. for people` sV110 •
know nothing about computers," said Mr.
Simpson.
Mr. Simpson said government budget
increases and Training in Business and
Industry (TIBI) grants have allowed the
college to offer this training program.
Logic Aboard, which is affiliated with
Conestoga College, was started Mr. Machan
and his wife in May of this year. It is a
mobile office facility equipped with a dozen
industry standard IBM microcomputers and
software.
According to Mr. Machan, companies in
Huron County have to go to computers to
compete on a global basis. He said we're in
the conformation age and whether you're a
farmer or a small businessman, "you've got
to know where you're at."
Mr. Machan stressed the computer course
offered is "most definitely not program-
ming a computer." He said office workers .
and managers will have plenty of op-
portunity in class for "hands on" experience
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on a microcomputer using the software
system. They will become familiar with a
spreadsheet system and be able to use it for
a variety of financial applications. The
participants will also be able to set up a data
file, to select records which meet certain
criteria and to produce a report.
In describing the progress computers
have made over the last 10 years Mr.
Machan said,"If the auto industry
progressed at the same rate as computers, a
Cadillac would sell for $700, would go 1,000
miles an hour and get 150 miles to the
gallon."
Any business groups interested in the
computer course may contact Robert
Simpson at the Clinton Campus of Conestoga
College. Telephone 482-3458.
Water cost ...
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cial governments..,Withoitt ,this support it
will mean faliil`ilies, beginning: in 1986 will
have to pay the fall rate of babysitting for
their children without being subsidized by
government. Only a family with an income
of $5,000 or less will be entitled to subsidy.
Vanastra resident Harry Sidney attended
the council session to complain about the •
condition his lawn and road allowance were
left in following the removal of trees. Allan
Nicholson, road superintendent, was asked
to look at the property and add some fill if
considered necessary.
Council was notified that Dr. Bill Thomp-
son of RR 2 Seaforth, has been named as
new representative in this area for the
Goderich and District Association for the
Mentally Retarded on the Special Day Care
Centre board at Vanastra.
Council was informed by Clerk Jack
McLachlan that the Koma Boats Division of
Charles Chapman Company Limited ceased
the boat building operation at Vanastra at
the end of May.
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Car seats for tod leers
CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1993 -PAGE 3
Small children are particularly
vulnerable in a car, especially in a sudden
stop or crash.
And who hasn't seen cars whizzing by with
youngsters standing on the seat, hanging out
the window or lying on the back window
shelf.
Well, on Nov. 1 these potentially
dangerous situations should be greatly cur-
tailed as some 90,000 toddlers now travelling
unrestrained in a motor vehicle, are re-
quired by Ontario law to be placed in car
seats designed to hold them safely and
securely.
From that date, toddlers between 9 and 18
kg 120-40 lbs.) must be in an appropriate, ap-
proved car seat while travelling in their
parents' or legal guardian's car — or in a
lap belt if in someone else's car.
They must be restrained in a front -facing
seat, preferably in the back of the car, with
the harness straps done up and the seat
secured by a lap belt and tether strap.
The tether strap is particularly important
because it prevents the seat from pitching
forward or sideways in a sudden stop or
crash. It requires a bolt to be securely
fastened into the back window shelf or floor,
directly behind the child seat.
For parents looking for a car seat, there
are different kinds available in a variety of
stores and all meet federal standards.
It's particularly important to look for an
approved car seat since other seats design-
ed for use in the home are often available in
the same location in a store.
However, such seats which are usually
cheaper than a car seat, are not designed as
car seats and do not provide the necessary
protection.
Because of the variety of seats available,
the appropriate one can only be chosen by
parents after careful consideration as to
which best suits them and their child.
For example, the seat must fit easily into
the car and the harness buckle must be con-
venient to do up and undo. If the buckle is a
struggle, parents may not take the time to
bucks. their child in properly.
Seats also come in a variety of widths and
heights so it's well to remember youngsters
spend many months in 'bulky snowsuits and
choose accordingly.
Choosing an .appropriate seat is impor-
tant, but equally important is following the
manufacturer's instructions as to in-
stallation and use. Lives have been lost
because these seats have not been used pro-
perly.
The facts speak for themselves.
An 18 -month old child was killed instantly
when thrown from a car in an accident.
Mute testimony to what might have been
had he been properly buckled in, was the
seat which remained, intact and undamag-
ed, in the car.
In another case, a 22 -month-old child died
of severe head injuries - in spite of being
securely strapped in the proper seat. An in-
vestigation revealed the seat was not
secured to the car by either a lap belt or a
tether strap.
These are examples of cases where
children have been killed and does not
reflect the tragedy of those who have been
severely injured or maimed for life.
Perhaps the saddest fact is that small
children are particularly prone to head in-
juries and can be left brain damaged and
helpless for life after a car accident.
In 1982,10 children under four years of age
were killed in Ontario traffic accidents and
1,324 were injured. Even though the law
covering infant restraints only went into ef-
fect on Nov. 1, 1982, these figures are con-
siderably better than corresponding figures
for 1981 when 20 were kiled and 1,595 were
injured.
Hopefully, as parents comply with the law
which now requires all children to be pro -
Sales tax will be dropped
on child safety equipment
TORONTO — Ontario Treasurer Larry
Grossman has announced a temporary
retail sales tax change on children's car -
safety equipment and a delivery -date ex-
tension for tax-exempt furniture and ap-
pliances.
Effective midnight, October 17, the 7 per
cent retail sales tax on child restraint
devices for automobiles is dropped, said
Grossman. The exemption lasts until
midnight, December 31, 1983.
"We hope this tax move will encourage
people to buy these safety devices for
children right no}r;"he Said.,
The Treasurer- also announced that the
delivery deadline on tax-exempt furniture
and appliances, originally November 7, is
extended to December 31, "to realize the full
success of the program."
Formerly, purchases of designated
household furniture and appliances made
before August -9, 1983 were exempt from
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sales tax, provided the items were delivered
by November 7.
Grossman said that the tax holiday, an-
nounced in the May, 1983 Ontario Budget,
has been such a sales success that
manufacturers are having problems getting
the necessary raw materials to meet the
November deadline.
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e law Nov. 1
perly restrained, these figures will improve
even more, and the heartbreak and suffer-
ing hidden in such stark statistics will be
greatly lessened.
The Ontario law regarding car seats was
introduced in two stages: first for the
newborn and preschooler on Nov. 1, 1982 and
now for the toddler.
This was done to allow parents, with
several small children, time to absorb the
cost of outfitting their youngsters with the
appropriate car seats.
Thus, for almost a year now, infants up to
9 kg (20 lbs.) have been required to travel at
all times in a rear -facing infant carrier or
the infant position of a convertible seat
designed for both infants and toddlers.
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Infants must be fastened into their seat
using the total harness strap and the seat
must be securely anchored by a lap belt.
And preschoolers, between 18 and 23 kg
(40 to 50 lbs. ), must be secured by a lap belt.
If they prefer to be raised so they can see out
the window, preschoolers have the option of
using a properly buckled up booster seat.
Drivers are responsible for ensuring
children up to 16 years of age are either in
an appropriate child seat or properly buckl-
ed up in lap belts or full seat belts. Older
teenagers and- adults are responsible for
buckling themselves M.
Now everyone from newborns to senior
citizens is covered by Ontario's child
restraint and seat belt laws.
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7
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Would all citizens please keep
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garbage at the curbside.
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