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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, October 26,1994 3 _i it tuiiwuu), wciuuli z.u, lyy* ; Forum Offers Information About Unemployed WorkersProtestFireHal1 ^œss Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Approximately 100 parents and caregivers turned out to a public awareness forum on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) last Wednesday Wednesday evening at the Bowmanvillc High School. Guest speakers included Dr. Sunil Mehra, a pediatrician from Oshawa General Hospital; Betty Ann Manuel, of the Durham Regional Department of Health; Beverley DcBruyn of the Canadian Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths; and Linda Watson, a parent who lost a child to SIDS. SIDS is particularly frightening because because it strikes without warning, and there are no proven preventative measures. Often called 'crib death', SIDS refers refers to the unexpected death, usually during sleep, of apparently healthy in- 1,000 live-bom babies dies of SIDS. Sudden infant deaths have been known since biblical times, Dr. Mehra told the group assembled. While some of these tragic deaths can be attributed to asphyxia, child abuse or metabolic disorders, well over half of them can- fants. Their deaths remain uncx- not be attributed to any one identifia- plained even after autopsy. There arc ble cause. These arc termed SIDS many theories, but no concrete answers. answers. SIDS is the single leading cause of infant deaths in developed countries. Each year in Canada, one out of every bc- ble cause, deaths. Most vulnerable are infants tween two and four months old. _ Recent research has revealed certain certain risk factors associated with the syndrome. Risk is higher in low birth weight babies, in multiple births and slightly more in boys than girls. Babies of teenage mothers arc at greater risk. risk factors arc not causes. The vast majority of SIDS babies are well- nourished, well-carcd-for, and in apparent apparent good health at the time of their deaths. The latest research suggests an association association between the prone (stomach) sleeping position and SIDS. Studies show a lowering of SIDS rates, by avoiding the prone sleeping position, avoiding over-heating the baby, and advocating a smoke-free environment. Dr. Mehra says putting baby to sleep on its back or side makes anatomic anatomic sense, since in very young babies babies the tongue and palate can collapse collapse and obstruct airway. "To avoid this potential danger in young infants, it has been advocated, that the head of the infant's crib be elevated elevated by 20 to 30 degrees and infants be put to sleep on their backs." In one Australian study he cites, A public forum on the subject of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome *e risk for SIDS was 58 times greater was held last Wednesday at Bowmanvillc High School. Speakers in- in infants sleeping prone and heavily eluded Betty Ann Manuel of the Health Department; Beverley De- wr ®pped dtan for babies lying supine Bruyn of the Canadian Foundation of the Study of Infant Deaths; a'camnaien in the Netherlands dis Linda Watson, a SIDS parent; and (not shown) Dr. Sunil Mehra of counting the prone sleeping position Oshawa General Hospital. - - r - - - Out-of-work tradespeople set up an information picket outside the Ken Hooper Memorial Firc Hall aiv ai KluaLU1 11S „. on Friday morning to voice their opposition to the town's tendering methods. The construction workers And there is a higher rate of SIDS ob J ect 10 ^ pre-qualification process which excluded local contractors from bidding, among infants whose mothers smoked Continued from Page One or abused drugs while pregnant.' out of nine trades no more than It is important to remember that three are local." However, Joe Caruana, Director of Community Services, says bidding bidding was open 100 percent to all Durham sub-trades, and prequalification prequalification applied to engineers and architects. "We try to build the best build- side the area, they can put restrictions restrictions on us as well." But, Friday's protesters stress that in light of almost 60 per cent unemployment among local subtrades, subtrades, the town should capitalize on its own workers' potential to build and spend earnings locally. "Out-of-town contractors have ings for the municipality at the best workers staying in the motel here in possible price," the director says. town," Kelsey reports. "Their wages He warns that favoring local don't stay in town. The only thing companies poses dangers. "If we put we'll sell to them is gas to go restrictions on companies from out- home." Friday's protest was designed to bring the issue before the public in time for the November 14 municipal election. While it's too late to get work at die fire hall, out-of-work tradespeople tradespeople want a chance at future construction construction site jobs such as at the Courtice Community Centre. Mr. Caruana says it is too early to predict what kind of prequalification, prequalification, if any, will be used when contractors bid for the Courtice Courtice Community Centre. Clock Tower Honors Three Brothers Killed During WW2 Bowmanville High School Leads Enrolment Across Public Board I Bowmanvillc High School is the largest secondary school in the jurisdiction jurisdiction of the public school board. • Official enrollment figures for September 30 indicate that Bowmanville Bowmanville High School has 1,331 students. students. That's an increase from last year's enrollment of 1,263. ; Clarington also has the smallest high school in die system. Clarke's enrollment stands at 508, down from 536 in 1993. Courtice Secondary School has 1,047 students. ; Official enrollment statistics were oudined to trustees with the Northumberland and Clarington Board of Education at a meeting held at Lockhart Public School on Thursday, October 20. Superintendent of Human Resources, Resources, John Reid, said public school enrollment had increased by 3.32 per cent over last year. The largest increase was among elementary elementary schools, where enrollment climbed by 4%. As of September 30, the Northumberland Northumberland and Clarington Board of Education had 25,074 students. That represents a full-time equivalent enrollment. enrollment. of 22,849.94 LEADERSHIP m m Re-elect Diane HAMRE for MAYOR Municipality of Clarington Authorized by the CFO for the Diane Hamrc campaign © with Elizabeth BeUmger-Linhletter CTC What Is So Special About A Cruise? 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While fewer than 5% of SIDS babies babies were known to have apnea (temporary (temporary stoppages of breathing), many parents opt to install monitors which track a baby's heart rate and breathing. breathing. "There is no strong evidence that home monitoring is effective in preventing preventing SIDS," Dr. Mehra noted in his speech. For some parents, home monitors monitors may help to allay anxieties, but others may find their anxieties mounting mounting when false alarms interrupt their own sleep. Dr. Mehra reminds anyone considering considering the home monitor system that it is a warning device, not a treatment device, and thus does not ensure survival. survival. Hospital Combine Efforts to Advise Former Patients About H.I.V. Risk The six general hospitals in Durham Durham Region, through its umbrella organization, organization, the Hospital Council of Durham Region, have made it a priority priority to coordinate their efforts to alert former patients to a possible health risk explained Jim Armstrong, Director of the Council. "Patients who received transfusions transfusions of blood or blood products between between 1978 and 1985 may have been exposed to HIV, the vims which leads to Acquired Immune Deficiency Deficiency Syndrome or AIDS. Some former patients may not be aware that they received any transfusion as part of their treatment in hospital", said Annstrong. Members of the Hospital Council have been working together to identify fomicr patients and notify them of the potential risk of exposure if, in fact, they have received transfusions transfusions during those years. By working together, we feel we will reach more people in a more cost-effective mid responsible manner" he said. The Ontario Hospital Association launched a massive public information information campaign this past summer. by Laura J. Richards Three Bowmanville brothers who died in the Second World War will be honored with the naming of the clock tower at Rotary Park. "This past year, which marked the 50th anniversary of the end of Word War II, the Government of Canada adopted the theme "Canada Remembers," said Bowmanville Legion Legion 178 Branch President Jim Connell. Connell. "It behooves our generation to show the gratitude and respect due the Colville brothers and all others w!Ai.gave their lives in war to secure us]peace and freedom today," Connell Connell told Clarington Councillors on Monday night, Oct. 24. "It is crucial to remember such sacrifices in order to provide the coming generations with some sense of the loss and tragedy effected by war and instill in them a desire for peaceful co-existence in our world." The clock tower, which is to be built in Rotary Park on the "south side of Queen Street, will be named "The Colville Memorial Tower." The brothers for whom the tower would be named were: Alexander, William and John. All three joined the Royal Canadian Canadian Air Force and all became pilots. pilots. According to information supplied supplied by Connell to The Statesman, the first brother who died was William. William. He lost his life in a plane crash at Torbay, Newfoundland, in May of 1942. In March 1944, Alexander's plane did not return to base from a bombing mission. He has no known grave. Five months later, in August 1944, John, while on a strafing mission, mission, ran into heavy flak. He was able to bail out, but his parachute did not open. I-Ic is buried in Normandy, France, in the area his ancestor's left with William the Conqueror in 1066. Within 27 months, Annie Colville Colville lost her three sons and her husband husband too. She and her two daughters lost their entire family. On Remembrance Day, Nov. 11, 1945, Annie Colville laid the wreath on behalf of Canadian mothers at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. Ottawa. Mr. Connell told Clarington Council the Legion is also prepared to make a donation towards the building of the tower. The naming of the tower was approved approved unanimously by the council members. 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