Are you and your children being silently poisoned by lead? Lead is a heavy metal which can slow growth in children and cause nerve damage in adults. The topic of May’s neighborhood meeting, to be held May 19 at 7:15 pm at the Fortune Room of Trinity Episcopal Church, will be “Getting the Lead Out.”
Most people know that lead is a heavy metal found in the paints used in homes prior to 1978 (that includes most homes in Historic Meridian Park!). But few know lead is also found in toys, jewelry, soil, cosmetics, and tableware. Daniel Fries from the Marion County Health Department will talk about the risks of lead, prevention, and signs of lead poisoning. Feel free to bring household items, such as toys and jewelry, for testing during the meeting.