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The Lucknow Sentinel, 2014-09-03, Page 66 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Back to School Basics Your Child's Health & Safety HEALTHY EATING: Involv- ing your kids in planning and maldng school lunches is a great way to help them build their own healthy eating habits. Plus, if they help make it, they'll be more likely to eat it! Try these tips for school lunches. On the weekend, plan school lunches with your kids for the week ahead. Try to include three of the four food groups in Canada's Food Guide in every lunch. Stock up on healthy grab -and -go foods like fruit, vegetables, whole grain pita pockets, yogurt, and hard- boiled eggs. Use dinner leftovers to make quick and easy lunches the following day. Prep as much of the lunch as you can the night before. Spend a few extra min- utes when preparing dinner to cut up extra veggies and fruit for tomorrow's lunch. Let the kids plan the menu, write the grocery list, shop for food, and make the lunches... with your help of course! FOOD ALLERGIES: As many as 1.2 million Canadians have food allergies and this number may be increasing, especially among children. Up to six per cent of children are estimated to have food allergies. Many schools have policies in place to stop students from bringing certain items in their lunches. It's very important for you to follow the school's food allergen policy closely, even if your child does not have aller- gies. The health and safety of other students depends on all parents and students following the school's policies. If your child is allergic to a certain food, make sure the school knows about the allergy. Work with them to come up with a strategy to keep your child safe. Remind your child that it is not safe to trade or share food. If peanut is on the school policy as a restricted food, try thinking about alterna- tive sandwich -making ingredi- ents such as hummus or apple butter instead of peanut butter. Always read the labels on the food you pack in your child's lunch. Look for warning state- ments on the label such as "May Contain...". Remember, even trace amounts can cause a severe allergic reaction. FOOD SAFETY: Young chil- dren (ages five and under) are at an increased risk of food poison- ing. Older kids can get sick because of harmful foodborne bacteria too. Here are a few tips on packing safe school lunches to help keep all your children happy and healthy. Use insulated food con- tainers to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. For hot foods, fill your insulated container with boiling water and let it sit for a few minutes. Heat hot foods until piping hot. Empty the water in the container and fill with the heated food. For cold foods, use mini ice packs or pack a juice box that has been frozen overnight. The juice should defrost by lunch, just in time to drink. Wash fruit and vegetables before packing. Keep lunches in the fridge until you're ready to leave for school. Throw out any per- ishable foods that come home. They are not safe to eat. Wipe lunch bags daily with hot, soapy water. You can't tell if food is unsafe by its smell or taste. When in doubt, throw it out! PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Chil- dren who aren't active enough are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases like type 2 dia- betes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other cardio- vascular illnesses. On average, only 12% of Canadian children take part in enough physical activity. It is recommended that chil- dren and youth get at least 60 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous -intensity physical activity. Physical activity is more than just organized sports. It can include everyday activities like walking the dog, planting a gar- den, playing tag, building a snowman or tobogganing, and even household chores like sweeping or shoveling the driveway. BULLYING: Bullying has had increasingly high profile in recent years as people have come to understand how deeply it can wound children - and how tragic the consequences can sometimes be. Bullying is defined as "wilful, repeated aggressive behaviour with nega- tive intent used by a child to maintain power over another child!' The result is "a victimized child caught in an abusive relationship." All adults - including parents - should talk openly about bully- ing with the children in their care, and should be prepared to deal directly with any problems that arise, whether at school, among groups of friends, or in other social situations. Cyberbullying is the use of email, cell phones, text mes- sages, Internet sites and chat rooms to physically threaten, verbally harass or socially exclude an individual or group. Social media technologies often allow bullies to remain anony- mous while distributing damag- ing messages/pictures to a widespread audience. Ripley -Huron Veterinary Clinic PETS GET ARTHRITIS TOO! Treatment options are available! Be sure to discuss any concerns you may have with your veterinarian. — Always Accepting New Clients — 519-395-2906 Deal Safely with Bats Huron County Health Unit If you've had a bat fly into your home recently, you are not alone. During the warmer months it is common for bats to find their way into homes through open windows and openings as small as 1.25 cm (3/8 of an inch). The Huron County Health Unit reminds residents to avoid bat exposures. This summer a Huron County bat tested positive for rabies. Overall, according to Public Health Agency Canda, 1-3% of Ontario's bat popula- tion is infected with rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that is fatal to humans. "If you are bitten or scratched by a bat or if infectious material (such as saliva) from a bat gets into your eyes, nose, or a wound, wash the affected area thoroughly and seek medical attention immediately," says Public Health Inspector Patrick Landry. "If you awaken and find a bat in your room or in the room of an unattended child or an incapacitated person, call the Health Unit." When there has been a bite, scratch, or exposure to infectious material, the bat should be captured, if possible, so that the Huron County Health Unit can arrange for rabies testing. If the bat is dead, put some gloves on and place the bat in an empty coffee can. Do not touch a bat with yourbare hands. If you find a bat in your home and are absolutely sure that there was no human or animal contact, try to con- fine the bat to one room, turn on the lights and open a window so the bat can fly out. Bats remain active until cooler weather arrives, generally beginning to hibernate around November. Residents with questions or con- cerns should call the Huron County HealthUnit at 519-482-3416 or 1-877-837-6143. Failing to stop for school buses a concern for opp Students are back to school and the South Bruce and Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking motorists to think about stu- dent safety. Steve Hull, President of Independ- ent School Bus Operators Association (ISBOA) says "Family-owned school bus companies across the province are pleased to be working with their local law enforcement agencies to raise awareness about the dangers of passing a stopped school bus. Our common goal is to make back -to - school - and the rest of the school year- safe for all children who ride the bus." The ISBOA conducted a province - wide study with their school bus com- panies between May 5, 2014 and May 9, 2014. Approximately 151 vehicles failed to stop for the school bus each day during the 5 -day study. The majority of these incidents (75%) happened while the vehicle was approaching the bus from the front. These num- bers concern the OPP because bus drivers are not the only people who are responsible for the lives of our children. The Highway Traffic Act of Ontario indicates that when a school bus is stopped on the road- way with its red lights activated and "Stop" sign out, drivers must come to a complete stop in -front of and behind the bus. Motorists must not pass the stopped bus until the stop arm is retracted and the red lights are turned off. The owner of a vehi- cle can be charged if their vehicle fails to stop for a school bus even if they were not the driver. Acting Inspector Dana Earley, Detachment Commander, South Bruce OPP states, "I urge you to expect the unexpected; stay well back from stopped school buses and drive slowly through school zones. Please do your part to help our students get to school safely" Back -to -school is always a busy time, but it doesn't have to be a dan- gerous time for students that ride a bus. The OPP and ISBOA are working together to educate the public and to raise awareness about the possible serious consequences of ignoring school bus flashing lights. For more information on the study please visit the ISBOA website at: I Stop You Stop Campaign. For more safety tips and information please visit http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/eng- lish/ andwww.opp.ca. .T PAP I( THEATRE Nr"" ; -14c).4 • CODE ICCH S 1 IS 2A 78 1 1 FOR MOVIE INFORMATION— - -rit '14 • 44.7 WwW.rnoviel i nks .ca 1:11; tiiIiirzefl -BOO-265-3438 (6, I 0 \ CLASEN yc • • • n 4, 4 )Th The Lucknow Sentinel Birthday Club Monique Cooper September 3, 2011 - 3 years old Liam Shaw September 3, 2010 - 4 years old Alexis Greig September 4, 2008 -6 years old Olivia Tyler September 5, 2011 - 3 years old Damion Donaldson September 5, 2003. 11 years old Devin Haldenby September 6, 2005 - 9 years old Lewis Cuillerier September 6, 2008 - 6 years old Your child can be a member of the Sentinel's birthday club coil 519-528-2822 to register Lucknow :.-rntinel 619 Campbell Street 519-528-2822 home. They are not safe to eat. Wipe lunch bags daily with hot, soapy water. You can't tell if food is unsafe by its smell or taste. When in doubt, throw it out! PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Chil- dren who aren't active enough are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases like type 2 dia- betes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other cardio- vascular illnesses. On average, only 12% of Canadian children take part in enough physical activity. It is recommended that chil- dren and youth get at least 60 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous -intensity physical activity. Physical activity is more than just organized sports. It can include everyday activities like walking the dog, planting a gar- den, playing tag, building a snowman or tobogganing, and even household chores like sweeping or shoveling the driveway. BULLYING: Bullying has had increasingly high profile in recent years as people have come to understand how deeply it can wound children - and how tragic the consequences can sometimes be. Bullying is defined as "wilful, repeated aggressive behaviour with nega- tive intent used by a child to maintain power over another child!' The result is "a victimized child caught in an abusive relationship." All adults - including parents - should talk openly about bully- ing with the children in their care, and should be prepared to deal directly with any problems that arise, whether at school, among groups of friends, or in other social situations. Cyberbullying is the use of email, cell phones, text mes- sages, Internet sites and chat rooms to physically threaten, verbally harass or socially exclude an individual or group. Social media technologies often allow bullies to remain anony- mous while distributing damag- ing messages/pictures to a widespread audience. Ripley -Huron Veterinary Clinic PETS GET ARTHRITIS TOO! Treatment options are available! Be sure to discuss any concerns you may have with your veterinarian. — Always Accepting New Clients — 519-395-2906 Deal Safely with Bats Huron County Health Unit If you've had a bat fly into your home recently, you are not alone. During the warmer months it is common for bats to find their way into homes through open windows and openings as small as 1.25 cm (3/8 of an inch). The Huron County Health Unit reminds residents to avoid bat exposures. This summer a Huron County bat tested positive for rabies. Overall, according to Public Health Agency Canda, 1-3% of Ontario's bat popula- tion is infected with rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that is fatal to humans. "If you are bitten or scratched by a bat or if infectious material (such as saliva) from a bat gets into your eyes, nose, or a wound, wash the affected area thoroughly and seek medical attention immediately," says Public Health Inspector Patrick Landry. "If you awaken and find a bat in your room or in the room of an unattended child or an incapacitated person, call the Health Unit." When there has been a bite, scratch, or exposure to infectious material, the bat should be captured, if possible, so that the Huron County Health Unit can arrange for rabies testing. If the bat is dead, put some gloves on and place the bat in an empty coffee can. Do not touch a bat with yourbare hands. If you find a bat in your home and are absolutely sure that there was no human or animal contact, try to con- fine the bat to one room, turn on the lights and open a window so the bat can fly out. Bats remain active until cooler weather arrives, generally beginning to hibernate around November. Residents with questions or con- cerns should call the Huron County HealthUnit at 519-482-3416 or 1-877-837-6143. Failing to stop for school buses a concern for opp Students are back to school and the South Bruce and Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking motorists to think about stu- dent safety. Steve Hull, President of Independ- ent School Bus Operators Association (ISBOA) says "Family-owned school bus companies across the province are pleased to be working with their local law enforcement agencies to raise awareness about the dangers of passing a stopped school bus. Our common goal is to make back -to - school - and the rest of the school year- safe for all children who ride the bus." The ISBOA conducted a province - wide study with their school bus com- panies between May 5, 2014 and May 9, 2014. Approximately 151 vehicles failed to stop for the school bus each day during the 5 -day study. The majority of these incidents (75%) happened while the vehicle was approaching the bus from the front. These num- bers concern the OPP because bus drivers are not the only people who are responsible for the lives of our children. The Highway Traffic Act of Ontario indicates that when a school bus is stopped on the road- way with its red lights activated and "Stop" sign out, drivers must come to a complete stop in -front of and behind the bus. Motorists must not pass the stopped bus until the stop arm is retracted and the red lights are turned off. The owner of a vehi- cle can be charged if their vehicle fails to stop for a school bus even if they were not the driver. Acting Inspector Dana Earley, Detachment Commander, South Bruce OPP states, "I urge you to expect the unexpected; stay well back from stopped school buses and drive slowly through school zones. Please do your part to help our students get to school safely" Back -to -school is always a busy time, but it doesn't have to be a dan- gerous time for students that ride a bus. The OPP and ISBOA are working together to educate the public and to raise awareness about the possible serious consequences of ignoring school bus flashing lights. For more information on the study please visit the ISBOA website at: I Stop You Stop Campaign. For more safety tips and information please visit http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/eng- lish/ andwww.opp.ca. .T PAP I( THEATRE Nr"" ; -14c).4 • CODE ICCH S 1 IS 2A 78 1 1 FOR MOVIE INFORMATION— - -rit '14 • 44.7 WwW.rnoviel i nks .ca 1:11; tiiIiirzefl -BOO-265-3438 (6, I 0 \ CLASEN