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Wednesday, January 17 1990 TERRACE BAY/SCHREIBER NEWS Page 5 Prepare children for northern climate The Thunder Bay District Health Unit, realizing winter is here, has prepared the following tips to help keep children warm, safe and healthy. Young children depend entire- ly upon adults to help meet these basic needs, and prepare them for the cold weather. If not properly dressed, a child's body temperature will decrease faster than that of an adult in the cold weather, because children have less fat to insulate their bodies, and their blood ves- sels are closer to the skin where cooling-off occurs. Children are also more active than adults and as they play and burn up calories, they may get 'sweaty under heavy winter clothes. Wet surfaces of the body cool off faster than dry surfaces thus allowing valuable body heat to be lost. Skin which is exposed to the wind or cold snow will freeze faster than skin which is covered. At times, frostbite or hypothermia may occur. Frostbitten areas of the skin will be whiter than the surrounding arca and the child will complain of pain and sting- ing followed by a numbness of that area. The most commonly frostbit- ten parts of the body are the fin- gers, toes, ears, checks and nose. If bitten, these areas should be warmed gradually with the warmth of your hands or armpits. They can be put into warm, not hot, water also, until the color returns to the affected part. If the frostbite is severe, seek medical attention. Hypothermia occurs when the temperature of the whole body has been reduced. The skin will be cold to touch, the extremities will be numb, and the child will have uncontrollable shivering. Sometimes the child may seem disoriented and uncoordinated. When your child has hypother- mia, remove all the wet, cold clothing and replace it with dry warm clothes or blankets. Be sure to cover the neck and head, then cuddle him/her with your own body heat. If severe hypothermia has taken place, seek medical attention. The following is recommend- ed clothing for walking to school or for winter activities in our northern climate: - a snow Suil which is good fit- ting, comfortable and warm, allowing the child to enjoy nor- mal movement. If it is too small and constricting, the child will get cold. If it is too large, there will be too much free air space for the wind to flow through and it will be cumbersome and unsafe dur- ing play. It should have a plastic zipper, as children tend to put their tongues on the metal ones caus- ing areas on the tongue to stick and freeze. There should be cuffs at the wrists and ankles to prevent snow and wind from getting in or heat froin getting out. Attached hoods with suring ties will allow for a comfortable fit around the head and face. Collars that can be raiscd to keep the neck and throat arca warm arc also a must. scarves Should be soft, warm, light-weight with short ends that can be tucked in for safety. - hats should be made of a warm material and fit well over the cars and forehead. Heat is lost more rapidly through the top of Terrace Bay Council happenings By Dave Chmara Terrace Bay council made a donation of $50 towards the Terrace Bay/Schreiber Crime Stoppers Program and another $50 to the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. Council agreed with the Municipal Electrical Association's opposition to the method used by Ontario Hydro in paying off its debts. Hydro is passing the debt on to the MEA which will mean higher hydro prices for consumers. Council has concerns with the proposed length of transports on Ontario's highways. They will support the new, longer truck lengths only if the province expands local highways to four lanes. Imperial Esso was awarded the contract for gas for the township for 1990. Councillors were appointed to committees for the year 1990. They generally rotate among the various departments during their three-year term on council. Administration & Finance Mike King-Chairman Bill Houston-vice-chairman Protective Services John St. Amand-Chairman Chris Joubert-vice-chairman Public Works Bill Houston-Chairman Mike King-vice-chairman Personnel, Recreation, Cultural and Social Services Chris Joubert-Chairman John St. Amand-vice-chair- man |. Murray Dodick Optometrist 1119 Victoria Avenue Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 1B7 -1-622-7726. the head than any other part of the body. - mitts are recommended rather than gloves, as they keep the fingers together to help warm each other. Fingers get cold faster when separated in gloves. Mitts should be warm and of water- proof material. If wool mitts are used, a waterproof outer mitten cover is recommended. Laycring clothes is best for winter wear. - boots with removable inner liners than can be taken out and dried at night time are best. They should have rubber soles for a good grip on icy streets and ties, or velcro, for a tight fasten at the top to keep the snow and wind out. They should be light-weight, well-fitting and easy to put on and off. If your child has lost a mitten or hat, check for it in the lost and found box at the school before buying new ones. To prevent lost articles, label their clothes well. Children who are dressed properly for the cold weather will enjoy the outdoors during the winter months. Along with a well-balanced dict from the four major food groups, adequate calorics to burn, and the right amount of rest, they will stay healthy and be able to fight off diseases when they come along. Maybe if your children realize the importance of keeping warm in winter when they are young, perhaps you won't have to right with them to wear hats and boots when they are teenagers. For more information on rais- ig healthy children, contact the Health Unit in Thunder Bay at 625-5900 or in Schreiber at 824- 2413. ONTARIO. LAMARCHE MARCH = DES DIX SOUS me af OF DIMES DELONTARIO Developing the ability in disabled adults Développer des compétences pour compenser les handicaps Major Appliance Repairs Servicing done in your own home to ranges, washers, dryers, dishwashers, fridges, electric hot water tanks and electric heating units. Parts on hand for most makes and models. BILL CAMPBELL ELECTRIC 824-2743 or 824-2574 Servicing Jackfish, Terrace Bay, Schreiber, Rossport and Pays Plat Arthritis News A quarterly magazine for people with arthritis. Accurate, in-depth articles about arthritis, its treatment and the latest research, as well as coping strategies to make everyday life a little easier. For information about Arthritis News, contact: ; The Arthritis Society, Suite 401, 250 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario. M4W 3P2 AMENDMENT TO THE 1987 - 1992 TIMBER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE BIG PIC MANAGEMENT UNIT The Ministry of Natural Resources has completed the review of a proposed amendment to the 1987 to 1992 Timber Management Plan for the Big Pic Minagement Unit. The proposed amendment involves the redirection of the Phillips Creek Road to join the Downer Township Road thereby eliminating a water crossing on Mistake Creek. The proposal also includes the harvest of timber and a new prescription for an Area of Concern regarding a moose aquatic feeding area in the Olic Lake arca. The proposed amendment will be approved on February 1, 1990 unless objections are received. Further public consultation may be required if objections are received regarding this proposal. For further information please contact: Wendy LeClair, Ministry of Natural Resources P.O. Box 309 Manitouwadge, Ontario POT 2CO Telephone (807) 826-3225 Written responses may be directed to: District Manager, Ministry of Natural Resources P.O. Box 280 Terrace Bay, Ontario POT 2WO Telephone: (807) 825-3205 Please note that opinions expressed become public record unless privacy is requested. 'Renseignements offerts en francais a l'adresse suivante: Ministére des Richesses Naturelles C.P. Boite 280 Terrace Bay, Ontario POT 2W0 Téléphone (807) 825-3205 PH Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario Lyn McLeod ' * "Minister wachuun pay? "«pereB1G) PIC 2 f i "¢ rg] Kisaia os pisses so é % Phillips |." ness f Pei. _, eee Sete ~ JpOlie- Laker at ie ite) -- Area n= wre spy esa