Community Calendar Notice            For Immediate Release                                                                                                             November 1, 2004

Find Out if Your Child is Buckled In Properly

You can make sure your little ones are buckled in correctly at the free car seat safety check on Saturday, November 13, 2004 at Leslie Ford Motors in Walkerton on Highway 9.   The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

It isn’t enough to have a car seat or booster; it must be used on every trip and it must be used correctly.  Each child seat on the market has its own method of installation.  Installation mistakes are often made because more information is needed.  Car seat clinics in Grey and Bruce have shown that over 80% of car seats are not installed or used properly.  Is yours?

Free consultation and/or installation of tether bolts will be provided.  Please bring your tether bolt, straps and vehicle manual.  Leslie Ford Motors is also having a draw for a high back booster seat.  The theme of the event is Sesame Street.  Treat bags will be given to the kids.  Don’t miss this opportunity to make sure your little ones are buckled in properly.

Public Health and Leslie Ford Motors are sponsors of the event.

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For more information:                     

Linda Yenssen

Public Health Nurse

Grey Bruce Health Unit                                                                        

519-881-1920 , Ext. 231