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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2014-01-15, Page 66 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Submitted Donation! Elaine Steer, Treasurer for Lucknow Chamber of Commerce presenting $500 cheque to Donald Andrew, Treasurer for H.A.W.K Theatre, recently accepted a $500 donation from the Lucknow Chamber of Commerce treasurer Elaine Steer. The money was raised from the proceeds of the Lucknow C.O.C. Christmas party. Bruce County hosting 'Open Data App Contest' Bruce County is holding a competi- tion for application developers to come up with the best of the best. The county announced Jan. 9 that it's launching its first ever 'Open Data App Contest,' in league with Explore the Bruce. The Lucknow Sentinel Birthday Club Peter Jakobsen January 16, 2003 - 11 years old Ewan Johnston January 18, 2008 - 6 years old Your child can be a member of the Sentinel's birthday club call 519-528-2822 to register loam Serial 619 Campbell Street 519-528-2822 Both agencies are looking for the best mobile/tablet application that will include all information about each event happening in Bruce County. "Bruce County is lucky to have so many great seasonal events," said Bruce County tourism manager Kim Clarke. Locals and tourists are seeking more information about each event regarding times, cost, and agendas. There is also higher traffic on the Explore the Bruce events page during the week before any event "The events page on the Explore the Bruce Website attracts a lot of traffic the week before any long weekend or before any popular events such as: Wiarton Willie Festival, Pumpkinfest or Sandfest," Clarke said. It's important for locals and visitors to have an application that will be easily accessible from their mobile phones. This will also benefit local event organ- izers that do not have the resources to run websites or mobile applications. The County of Bruce Open Data App contest will run from Jan. 13 to April 30. Bruce County residents, applications developers and students will be encour- aged to submit their applications. A list of criteria and terms of refer- ences will be available on the Explore the Bruce Website at www.explo- rethebruce.com/mobile-app.php We BUY Entire Collections TH of Coins, u nsliBsillsT8todTaoykens. c Etimprus • We will meet with you at your Home, rss.. Office, or Favorite Coffee Shop! 519-379-9765 It's not too late for a flu shot Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Arlene King, is reminding Ontarians to protect themselves from influ- enza by getting the flu shot. King said in a media release last week that it's still important to get immunized, especially with an increased proportion of laboratory confirmed cases of the 2009 H1N1 flu virus in the province and across the country this year. This strain of influenza affects people of all ages, but children under five and those age 20 to 64 years old appear to be most susceptible. To date, children under five appear to be most at risk of hos- pitalization. Deaths have been reported in adults and the elderly. "I am calling on all Ontarians who have not already done so to get the flu shot now, since it takes about two weeks to become fully effective. Influ- enza is a serious, acute respira- tory illness that can cause lost time at work or school, a slow recovery, and, in some cases, even hospitalization or death. Getting the flu shot is easier than ever - protect yourself and get the shot. It's not too late," said Dr. Arlene King, Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health. The flu vaccine is safe and the best way to keep you and the people around you healthy dur- ing the flu season. The free flu vaccine is availa- ble at doctors' offices and is also available for those five and older through specially trained phar- macists at close to 2,000 phar- macies across Ontario - three times as many pharmacies as last year. Ontarians are also encouraged to contact their local public health unit about com- munity flu immunization clinics. Ontarians can get information about flu immunization, and locate your nearest flu clinic by visiting www.ontario.ca/flu. QUICK FACTS IN The flu vaccine prevents up to 80 per cent of influenza cases in healthy children and adults. • Persons at highest risk of hospitalization and death from the flu are children under five years old, seniors, people with weakened immune systems and indi- viduals with underlying medical conditions. • The flu vaccine is free and available to everyone, six months of age and older, who lives, works or attends school in Ontario. • Good hygiene practices such as frequent hand washing, covering all coughs and sneezes, and staying home when you are sick can help to prevent infectious diseases. • As of Dec. 28, 2013, there were 908 laboratory con- firmed cases of influenza in Ontario, including 268 hos- pitalizations and eight deaths. I Currently in Ontario, there is sufficient supply of influenza vaccine to meet demand. To learn more about the flu visit www.health.gov.on.ca/en/ public/programs/publi- chealth/flu/virus.aspx STEVEN GOETZ KINCARDINE NEWS After years of planning, Huron - Kinloss council will consider finally constructing a new water tower for Lucknow in the 2014 budget. The existing tower is too small and unable to provide adequate pressure throughout the village.