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BCAA, in co-operation
with Transport Canada, ad-
vises consumers of a poten-
tial safety problem with the
use of Century Model 4580
| Infant Carriers and Dorel
Kanga-Rocka-Roo Infant
Carriers Model 580.

Both models are used as
infant restraints for riding in
automobiles.

The problem is that some
consumers have incorrectly
threaded the harness web-
bing through the metal strap
slides at the back of the re-
straint system. When incor-
rectly threaded, the harness
and metal strap slides can be
pulled through the harness
slots in the plastic shell of
the restraint system. In a
collison, the harness would
not restrain the infant.

The schematics in the in-
structions for both of these
| seats are technically correct,
however some consumers
who were either confused by
or did not use the diagrams
have improperly threaded
the harness webbing.

The 35,000 Dorel units af-
fected by this potential prob-
lem were manufactured-be-
tween Jan. 1987 and Sept.
1989. The 3,265 Century

| BCAA warns of
faulty carseats

units affected were manu-
factured between Aug. 1989
and Nov. 1989.
Century Products Co. and
~Dorel Industries were made
aware of the problem. Cen-
tury has resolved the situa-
tion by providing new har-
ness threading labels which
are to be affixed to the seat.

Dorel has also resolved
the problem affecting their
seats by providing a harness

ing instruction sheet,
which depicts a clear dia-
gram of the correct thread-
ing procedure.

Consumers should verify
with their original instruc-
tions that the restraint is
threaded correctly and then
recheck the shoulder har-
ness straps by pulling on
them to ensure there is not
harness and metal strap
slide slippage. If further clar-
ification is required, con-
sumers may contact BCAA
or the manufacturers for the

labels or instruction sheets. |.

After the threading has
been verified, consumers
should continue to use the
restraint until they have re-
ceived the replacement label
or instruction sheet.

Controlling our bottle-neck

Martin Meyer
Recycle Advisory Group

Based on information from
industry sources, over one bil-
lion sealed, ready-to-drink
beverage containers are sold
every year in _ British

_ Columbia.

The systems in place for re-
covery of these beverage con-
tainers are not consistent.
Some containers are subject to
the Litter Act, some are col-
lected by blue box programs
and many simply enter the
waste stream. ~

The B.C. Ministry of Envi-
ronment hired a consultant to
conduct a study of the matter
and to recommend a strategy
to improve beverage container
recovery in the province. The
strategy was to be consistent
with the government’s overall

. objective of substantially re-

ducing input to the province’s
landfills.

In brief, it was recommend-
ed that the government ex-
pand the existing system for
beer and pop containers to in-

Recycling z
and
You

clude mandatory deposits and
refunds on all types of bever-
age containers. .

Retailers would be required
to pay a deposit to the distrib-
utor and consumers would be
required to pay a deposit to the
retailer. In both cases, refunds
would be payable upon return
of the container. Because the
deposits originate at the dis-
tributor, as opposed to the re-
tail level, the recovery of the
containers and refunds would
not have to be tied to the point
of retail sale.

The physical flow of con-

tainer recovery would be from
the consumer to the retailer or
collection depot. From there,
the refillable bottles would be
returned to the bottlers for
reuse. The recyclable materi-

go to a recycling plant. The
non-recyclable materials
would go to a landfill or incin-
eration facility.

It was further recommend-
ed that the government should
establish waste management
fees or taxes on non-recyclable
containers, or take such other
steps as are required to elimi-
nate any advantage that they
would have by not being
reusable or recyclable.

It is recognized that differ-
ent circumstances in different
market sectors and areas of
the province may warrant
somewhat different approach-
es. The report also recom-
mends a continuation of the
consultive process, so all af-
fected parties have an oppor-
tunity for input before any
changes are legislated.

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Dealing with those common
childhood illnesses not easy

The Registered Nurses Association

of British Columbuia

You can manage most childhood upsets and
common illnesses at home with a few basic
techniques and medicines.

For example, if your child is suffering from a
stuffy nose caused by a common cold, nurses
recommend that you try cold, moist air to re-
lieve the symptoms of colds or upper respira-
tory infections.

You can do this by running a cold shower in
the bathroom with the door closed and sit with
your child. Better still, use a cold mist vapor-
izer, available at drugstores, to keep your
child’s room humid for sleep.

Make sure you clean the vaporizer regular-
ly to prevent bacterial growth.

lieve stuffiness with vaporub on the neck
and chest and for babies try a small bulb sy-
ringe that sucks up nasal mucous. Wipe baby’s
nasal area gently with baby oil or warm water,
especially after a bath.

If your child develops.a severe cough, has
trouble breathing or has a fever, let your doctor
know. Likewise, if you suspect an ear infection.

Coax the child to rest as much as possible
and offer clear liquids such as water, juice or
popsicles while the cold runs its course. Other
than this, check with your pharmacist for med-
ications to help with symptoms.

Remember not to use acetylsalicylic acid
(ASA) products, such as aspirin, for children
under 16 years because of a potentially fatal
disease, Reyes’ syndrome.

For colic, nurses say the best help may be to
take a break yourself and leave the baby with
a reliable person. That way you can maintain
your patience for experimenting with remedies
such as changes in formula or medications
which your public health nurse or doctor will

suggest. “f
Colic, or the sudden onset of abdominal pain

the evening. It may begin at two or three weeks
of age and continue for three or four months.

Keep in mind that crying may not be due to
colic but to pain, hunger, need for attention, fa-
tigue or over-stimulation.

If you have checked everything, a baby
Swing or ride in the car or buggy may soothe
the baby and induce sleep. But if you are wor-
ried by the baby’s color or general appearance,
call the doctor’s office.

Similarly, a fever may be associated with
symptoms other than coughs and colds.

Ifa fever from any cause persists more than
two days, if it is over 39.5 centigrade and does
not lower with medication, is associated with
a sore neck or convulsions, call the doctor’s of-
fice,

A fever could accompany gastroenteritis. For
the symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting give
your child only clear fluids such as apple juice,
clear soup, water, jello, or popsicles.

Avoid milk or milk products.

For nausea, medication in children’s form is
available at your pharmacy. Call your doctor if
Symptoms worsens or persist after two days,
or if the child appears weak and listless.

Other common childhood disorders include
conjunctivitis or pink eye, which is contagious,
and needs a doctor’s treatment in the office. Al-
so common are upsets associated with teething.

With this, expect fussing or crying and chew-
ing on fingers. Offer a chilled teething ring or
safe finger food to chew on, rub the gums with
PS moist soft cloth and cuddle the child for com-

rt.

Once your child has returned to normal
health, nurses recommend you maintain your
child’s health beyond infancy with a selection
of food from the four main food groups.

Improve resistance to illness with a bal-
anced diet of milk and produce, meat, fish or
alternatives (such as peanut butter, eggs, dried
b ), breads and cereals; fruit and vegeta-

which comes and goes, most often happens in

bles.

FastLANE

FOR THE
RECORD _

junior girls
basketball player
Jan Holden in
the Saturday
issue of The
Castlegar News

identified as her
teammate Lisa
Datchkoff.

REBELS
HIT WALL

A three- game
winning streak,
and coach Gord
Walker's hockey
honeymoon as
new coach of the
Castlegar
Rebels, came to
an end in Nelson
Friday night. See
story, page 17.

BOYS

B-BALL

Coming off their
first tournament
victory of-the
season, the
SHSS senior
boys basketball
team will be
looking to make
it two in a row
this weekend
when they host
the Rockers
Invitational. See
School Sports,
Page 18.

SPORTS

FACTS _

In the Canada
Fitness Survey,
only 24 per cent
of girls 15to 19
years of age
could achieve a
recommended
level of aerobic
fitness.

i Slo-pitch executive gets
huge show of support and
more volunteers at public
meeting last night

Ed Mills

SPORTS EDITOR

The verdict is in on er
Castlegar Slo-pitch League and i
couldn’t be any more clear.
“Meeting’s adjourned and. we
have a league this year,” said slo-
pitch executive member Tom
‘Campbell.

About 60 people showed up at
the Community Complex Tuesday

Slo-pitch

night in a show of support for the
league’s executive. :

Burnt Fen oie aia, pt

rospect of another year with an

pieces is skeleton staff, the
executive had threatened to quit if
it didn’t get help.

Campbell said the response
was excellent.

“We had approximately 15
people volunteer to be directors
along with two new executive

rs.
Campbell said he will stay on as
treasurer, John Phillips will stay
for his third year as president,
while Dave MacKinnon is the new
vice president and Kerry Szkica

joined on as secretary.

Phillips said it wasn’t just that
people volunteered, but how they
did it, that made him happy.

“They weren't nominated, they
came forward, which is good,
Phillips said. “Because when they
volunteer you know they must be
interested.” :

“I really enjoy slo-pitch and it
would be really upsetting if there
wasn't slo-pitch in Castlegar,” said
Szkica.

“I always wanted to help out
the league and any chance I could
get I volunteered,” she said :

Campbell said he wasn’t
surprised by the large turnout.

survives!

“When you see an ad in the
paper and on the radio that the
league will cease to exist, it
concerned a lot of people about
what was going on,” Campbell
said.

“There could have been more
people here, but I think the people
who really wanted the league to be
still in existence were here,” he
said.

Among other things, the slo-

divisions.

FACE TO FACE:

ae

College Rock Climbing Club.

News photo by Ed Mills

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