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12 ooo pfanscsmt _ ol m .( ,gw%x\} f & wf “\»M"f: -»; w \\? & \\'«\ \ 4 >\_\‘ RanE®" C db ts y( &4\ > ._.y@ yrimon ce 84 Lakeshore Road East Oakville 8§45â€"5582 ======~>" keducing dangers of lead poisoning The Oakville Community Centre for Peace, Ecology & Human Rights will hold a Candlelight Vigil for Peace,‘ to remember the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan 48 years ago, this Friday, Aug. 6th, 8 to 9 p.m., at the War Memorial, George‘s Square, Trafalgar and Sumner. To participate, call the cenâ€" tre at $49â€"5501 Candlelight Vigil for Peace Friday However, even though leaded gasoâ€" line is no loriger a problem there are still other sources of lead in the "everyday" environment. Let‘s look at these sources: Fortunately, Ontario children are exposed to far less lead than they were in the 1970s and early 1980s. This has happened because of the ban on the sale of leaded gasoline, once a major source of lead pollution. As leaded gasoline was gradually phased out during the past two decades, the amount of lead found in blood samples taken from chilâ€" dren has dropped. Health and Welfare Canada reports that even very low levels of lead can affect the development of a child‘s brain and nervous system. The damage proâ€" duced can lead to behavioral problems, learning disabilities and reduced intelliâ€" gence. The developing fetus and preâ€" school children are most susceptible to lead poisoning. Lead is a toxic heavy metal that has received wide public attention. This is because in the past decade, lead poisonâ€" ing, especially in children, has been found to produce subtle and farâ€"reaching effects. The Kipney Founmnation OF CaANnADaA Please sign an organ donor card today and discuss your wishes with your family. 9 Pearl Street Burlington THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Â¥EL m The entries occurred during the weekends of June 18th â€" 20th and July 2nd â€" 4th at the Burlington Office Centre at 2349 Fairview St. The building houses about 30 busiâ€" ness tenants. Investigating officers and Crime Stoppers are asking to hear from anyone who may have information that could help solve the cases. It is not known how the thief got into the building, but (once inside) Although Canadians are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of breastfeeding, breastfeeding women still need protection from harassment and expulsion from public places; pregnant women need accurate information in order to make an informed decision on how to feed their infant; hospital poliâ€" cies must support â€" not impede â€" breastâ€" feeding: workplaces reed to adopt poliâ€" Tenants of a Burlington office building were hit with breakâ€"ins twice over a two week period at the end of June and beginning of July. August 1st to 7th has been named World Breastfeeding Week by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), which is composed of various organizations concerned with the proâ€" motion of breastfeeding and spearheadâ€" ed by UNICEF Thieves liked Burlington office building Included in the admission price are many interesting and enjoyable activities. As a special treat this year, children can enjoy pony rides providâ€" ed by Puck‘s Farm. Also on the agenâ€" da, children can make a wooden sailâ€" boat and enjoy a complimentary lemonade. A variety of 1920s style games will be played on the lawn of Erchless. These games will include: croquet, hopscotch, ring toss, old fashioned relay races, and walking on stilts. Join in the artistic fun of sideâ€" walk chalk drawing or venture across This funâ€"filled afternoon is always a hit with both adults and children, and is a real bargain for only $3.00 per person (children 3 and under are FREE). Held on the historic Erchless Estate at the foot of Navy Street, the beautiful museum grounds overlookâ€" ing the harbour and the pier are a wonderful place to spend some time outdoors with the kids. Bring baby to Coronation Park tomorrow for picnic celebrating Breastfeeding Week Be sure to mark your calendar for this Sun. Aug.8th, when from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., the Oakville Museum presents its annual family fun event... Children‘s Dav. Lead paint isn‘t a problem if it‘s in good condition, and if it‘s located where young children (who often like to chew on things!) can‘t get at it. However, chipping and peeling paint needs attenâ€" tion. If at all possible, avoid removing lead paint. Scraping, sanding and stripâ€" ping, unless done carefully, can release leadâ€"containing dust. Try instead to cover the lead paint with wallpaper or drywall. In homes without young chilâ€" dren, one or two coats of new paint over the lead paint is often a good solution. In Halton, water reaching your home from the municipal supply is virtually free of lead, as are most private water supplies. However, if your home conâ€" Children‘s Day at museum Sunday Lead was a very common ingredient in household paints up until the 1950s. Other ingredients began to replace lead in paints after that time, but large amounts of lead can be found in some paints manufactured up to 1976. Health and Welfare Canada advises that if your home was built before 1980 the paint may contain small amounts of lead. If it was built before 1950, the paint almost certainly contains high levels of lead. The "Open Classic," a nationâ€"wide competition will feature outstanding quilt entries from as far away as Alberta. The winner of the Open Classic will be decidâ€" ed by a panel of quilting experts. The Ontario Agricultural Museum in Milton is going quilt crazy! For 10 days, Aug. 6th to 15th, three buildings will be filled to the rafters with more than 200 quilts, wall hangings and clothing items. There are quilting compeâ€" titions in three categories: individual; Women‘s Institute; and Quilting Guilds. Visitors can also vote for their favorite quilted items in the "Viewer‘s Choice" awards, with prizes being Batting cages added to Country Quilt Fest WATER PAINT many of the individual office doors were pried open and the offices searched. Cash was apparâ€" Celebrate with a picnicâ€"inâ€"theâ€"park at Coronation Park, tomorrow (Thursday), Aug. 5th, starting at 1 p.m. (Rain date August 6th, 1 p.m). You are invited to A volunteer mom who has breastfed at least one baby, is connected to an expectant mother. The volunteer mother is available for support after the birth, by phone and/or visits. cies which enable women to continue breastfeeding when they return to paid employment. Halton Regional Public Health Nurses, along with mothers, have develâ€" oped a new service to help mothers breastfeed successfully, called "The Breastfeeding Connection." The Oakville Museum is also offering Weekday Summer Fun Admission to the museum is included, so if you haven‘t seen the restored Erchless Family Home â€" or it has been a while â€" take a tour through with one of the museum‘s interpreters. * Pottery sold outside Canada someâ€" times contains lead. Unless you are sure of the source, don‘t use these items for serving or preparing food. Lead crystal should be used for serving, not storing Lakeside Park for crafts in the Old Post Office. Finally, never use water from the hot water tap for drinking or cooking. Hot water picks up more lead than cold. OTHER SOURCES Paint and water are the possible sources of lead most people encounter in their everyday lives. However, here are a few other points to think about: Looking for fun and excitement this summer? Circle Sunday, August 8 on your calendar! Make plans to attend the Kids‘ Summer Carnival at the Halton Region Museum in Kelso Conservation Area. _ A whole roster of carnival games, shows and activities is scheduled to take place from 12 to 4 p.m. Entry into the event and most activities are free of charge! No preâ€" registration is required. Highlights include elephant rides, games of skill and chance, fortune telling by the mysterious Madame Zelda, face painting, a snack bar operated by the Friends of the Halton Region Museum, and prizes. You can reduce the chances of being exposed to lead even further by running your water until it becomes as cold as possible. Water standing in pipes for long periods of times has a better chance of picking up lead. If you are concerned about wasting water by doing this, you can save this water and use it for purâ€" poses other than drinking or cooking. Even though a plumbing system may contain lead parts, it‘s still fairly difficult for the lead to get into the water. That‘s Water supplies in newer homes sometimes contain small amounts of lead that have escaped from the solder used to join the pipes together. This problem has been corrected in Ontario by changes to the plumbing code that make it illegal to use solder containing high amounts of lead. tains lead piping or leadâ€"containing plumbing fixtures, it‘s possible that some lead could get into the water. Homes built before the 1950s often have lead pipes and fixtures. because over time, a scale layer builds up on the inside of the pipes that seals up the lead. Kids‘ Summer Carnival August 8th The museum is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., To get to the museum, take Highway 401 to Milton exit 312 or 320 north, and follow the signs. The "Batting Cages" are handsâ€"on displays where" visitors can try quilting and experience the difference: battings make in stitching techniques. These batting samples will be turned into quilts and donated to local charities. Visitors can also admire the Ontario Agricultural Museum Quilt Collection â€" an impressive display of winning quilts from Ontario‘s Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions. donated by the Hobby Horse Quilt Shop Please call 1â€"800â€"668â€"5151 6r 825â€"TIPS that‘s 825â€"8477. * If you have any information that leads to an arrest in this or any other case, you may be eliglâ€" ble for a cash reward of up to $1,000. You need not give your name and your information will be treated with complete anonymity, ently the sought after item both weekends. There was not much money available in the offices, but the effort put into the burglar‘s search resulted in damage to many doors â€" requiring repairs or replacement. « The Halton Child Care Providers Association, a new nonâ€"profit group, holds its monthly meeting this Thursday, Aug. 5th, 7:30 p.m., at Central Baptist Church, 340 Rebecc St., near Morden Road. The group offers support and serâ€" vices to child care providers. For inforâ€" mation, call Michelle, §45â€"3320; or Wendy, §45â€"3795. Child care meeting The Oakville Museum is also offering children‘s programs for community groups called Summer Discoveries and outreach programs called Museum In A Box. There is something for everyone at the Oakville Museum this summer. For more information, call $45â€"3541. attend, bring your baby (babies) and your own refreshments. For more inforâ€" mation about Breastfeeding and support available to families in Halton call Health Line Halton at 825â€"6060. Workshops. Drawing and Painting with artist Peter King, for children ages 10 and up, will run each weekâ€" day morning from Aug. 16th â€" Aug. 20th; $25 for 5 mornings will include all materials. Paper Crafts with artiâ€" san Kathy Cope, for children ages 7 and up will run each morning from Aug. 30th â€" Sept. 3rd; $50 for 5 mornings will include all materials. * If a family member works wher lead is used, be sure they follo employee safety precautions, and that they are not bringing lead home to rest of the family. / Much of the information contained in this article was obtained from Renovation: Lead in Your Home, an excellent booklet produced by Health and Welfare Canada. Free copies of this booklet are available from the Halton Regional Health Department. For more information or a copy of this free bookâ€" let call 825â€"6211. Health Notes is a monthly column prepared by staff of the Halton Regional Health Department. * Don‘t burn painted wood or paper with colored inks. Doing so can releas lead fumes or other chemicals. a51 food and drink. It is not recommended for use with high acid foods. » The results will be includâ€" ed in a report to Council and made public at that time. The Halton Regional Health Department and the Town of Oakville would like to thank all those who returned the smoking quesâ€" tionnaire that was randomly distributed in the Oakville Beaver. Happenings HEALTH Aug 199