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Red Cross pool tips Two of the most common tragedies that occur In pools are toddler drownings and neck and spinal injuries among young men. Both could be prevented by following following some basic safety tips from the Canadian Red Cross. A study by the Canadian Red Cross shows toddlers 1 - 4 years have among the highest highest drawing rates in Canada. In 1997, the most recent year for which statistics are available, available, 10 toddlers in Canada died in backyard pools. In all of the toddler drownings, drownings, the pools did not have automatic self-closing and self-latching devices on gates, according to the National Drowning Report, a national survey of drownings and water related fatalities. For every toddler death at a backyard pool, there were six to ten times as many cases of near-drownings that led to hospitalization and possible permanent handicap from brain damage. About one in every three diving injuries happens in backyard pools. Almost all victims are young male visitors visitors aged 15 - 25. The majority majority of spinal injuries occur while diving into water less than five feet deep, and on the victim's first dive. In most cases, neither the victim nor the pool owner recognized diving as a risky activity. "The tragedy of drownings and spinal injuries are particularly particularly heart-wrenching when you consider most of these incidents were preventable," preventable," said Sharon Walker. Branch Manager.' "The solution is security and supervision." To reduce the number of injuries and drownings. the Red Cross recommends the following safety standards for backyard swimming pools: • Self-latching, self-dosing gates. • Complete enclosure of outdoor pools with fencing on all four sides. • Pool-side telephone and rescue aid. • Fence and gate with a minimun height of 1.2 metres with latches located. on the inside of the gate. • CPR? First Aid training for pool owners. • Self-latching and selfdosing selfdosing door to homes that open straight into pod areas. • Make sure all visitors know the rules. • Clearly mark pool depths and unàafe diving areas. • Restrict diving to one at a time in slide or diving area. • Consider a floating safety safety line between deep and- shallow ends. To obtain a copy of the Red Cross Backyard pool safety guide, contact the Region of Durham Branch at (905) 723-2933. Foodland Ontario "QUICK IDEAS" Pick Your Own Strawberries Here are some tips to help make your pick your own adventure a pleasurable one. • Timing: Early morning or late afternoon are best times to avoid mid-day heat. • Clothing: Wear loose or cool clothes that cover arms and legs to prevent scratches and sunburn. Sturdy boots or shoes, a sunhat and sunblock are also useful. • Ricking: Carry a flask of water or juice to quench sudden thirst. Take a straw mat for sitting sitting or kneeling. A flat storage container and an insulated cooler in the car will help transport fragile fruit. • Before you go: Call the pick your own destination destination to confirm hours and picking conditions. FRESH STRAWBERRY OMELET • Serves 2. Slice 1 pint basket of washed and hulled Ontario Strawberries; toss with a splash of Grand Marnier or a little granulated sugar. Whisk 3 eggs with 2 tsp (10 ml) granulated sugar and pinch of salt until completely blended. Melt knob of butter about size of medium strawberry in nonstick skillet until foamy. Pour in eggs and cook over medium heat, lifting edges as they set and tilting pan to let uncooked portion run underneath. When top of omelet is set but still moist, spoon half the berries across centre of omelet. With egg lifter, fold one side of omelet to centre, almost covering covering berries. Lift and fold opposite side on top. Cut in half crosswise and place on warmed serving plates. Spoon remaining berries over omelets. Sift a very light dusting of powdered or fruit sugar over each serving. Places I've Done Time By: Clifford Francis Callithumpian Parade Saturday was the Callithumpian Parade in the Village. It was well attended. It was the best Parade yet and I was Impressed by the number of onlookers as well as some of the people taking part. Henry Sissons did me a drumming proud by having a float car- Bells were ringing, kids rying live trees with children were coming down the Main on it. The float had a sign Street there in Orono saying, "Children Love On the first day of July. Trees". So true. The horses were well - Well the blown he looked behaved. I guess they have quite happy been in lots of parades. And the elephant he Most of all I was impressed walked snappy with the, two wheeled high And he never left a pile on bicycles and the members of the hot Main Street that day. the band. It was 1 quite a trick to play an instrument and The great bands kept on ride at the same time. The coming * height of the front wheels Drums a beating,- people range from 52 inches up to humming 60 inches high and it Walking proudly down the depends on the length of roadway one's leg on how big of a On the first day of July. wheel you have. Original bikes cost between 3 thou- Flags a waving, people sand and six thousand dol- gawking at the horses lars. People talking on the Main AH the bands over the Street there in Orono whole weekend were just On the first day of July, exceptional. . I must mention the buxom The bikes were big and old belles at the Victorian Ball. And the riders they were They were beautiful, wonder- bold ful, great, grand and had on And they came riding wonderful dresses. A plea- through the Village sure to see. On the first day of July. The weather was super for all 3 days of the Festival. One hundred and thirty- three years for Canada. I am happy to be a Canadian. Happy to live In Orono. Proud of Canada!. 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