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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2015-10-29, Page 26PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015. Flu has officially arrived in Huron County. The first laboratory- confirmed case of Influenza A has been reported to the Huron County Health Unit. The Health Unit wants to remind people that the flu shot is the best protection against seasonal influenza. This year a FluMist® nasal spray vaccine will be available for two- to 17-year-olds. Currently there are limited quantities so it will be prioritized for kids two- to five- years-old. It will be available at the Health Unit’s clinics as well as at most health care provider offices. Public Health Nurse Susan Hart says, “By getting immunized, you reduce your chances of becoming ill with the flu. If you do get sick, symptoms will be milder.” You can get a flu shot at many pharmacies, health care provider offices and through the Health Unit at the Seaforth Community Centre on Monday, Nov. 2, 3 - 6 p.m. Family Health Teams and Community Health Centres also offer flu shot clinics for their patients. Flu is a highly contagious viral infection of the nose, throat, and lungs. It causes sudden fever, sore throat, chills, dry cough, headache, muscle aches and fatigue. Most people who get the flu are sick for two to seven days, but can feel tired and weak for up to two weeks. In some cases, the cough can also last for weeks. In seniors and people with chronic health problems, such as lung or heart disease or diabetes, flu can lead to complications such as pneumonia. Flu spreads very easily from person to person in tiny droplets from the nose and throat. To reduce the risk, you should: • Wash your hands often and thoroughly with soap and hot water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. • Sneeze or cough into your sleeve or arm. • Stay home if you’re sick. • Frequently clean commonly touched surfaces such as keyboards, doorknobs, and countertops. • Get your flu shot. For more information about the flu and where to get a flu shot in Huron County, visit www.huronhealthunit.ca or call 1-877-837-6143 x 2329. Flu lands in Huron County Residents near Highway 86 in Bluevale are not interested in having a automobile sales lot in their community. The lot, which is part of a triangular piece of land surrounded by Queen Street on two sides and Highway 86 on the third, is adjacent to a developed residential property. Dwayne Martin is proposing to build a showroom for Turnberry Motors there while maintaining much of the green space on the property. During Morris-Turnberry’s Oct. 20 meeting, however, several neighbouring residents to the property expressed concerns with what the development could mean for their properties. While some of the concerns, such as some potential drainage issues, were answerable by Martin and had been dealt with prior to the issue being brought to council, some neighbours were concerned with issues to which they received no response. Michael Golley, who lives across Queen Street from the property, explained in a letter to the municipality that he is concerned about the potential traffic problems it could cause, noise and light pollution, potential resale of the subject property and what commercial businesses could move in, security and drainage. At the meeting, Golley spoke to council and said that real estate values could go down 25 to 35 per cent according to real estate professionals he had consulted, however his biggest concern was the potential increase in traffic on Highway 86, also known as Amberley Road. “The traffic flow through here is more in line with a provincial highway,” he said, pointing to the fact that traffic is supposed to travel no faster than 70 kilometres an hour. “Eastbound traffic is often travelling well in excess of that speed limit. There is also transport truck traffic and it’s a blind curve. It’s a dangerous place.” Lyle Campbell, who had also sent a letter, said his concerns echoed Golley’s, but also added that he bought his lot, and eventually built a house there, knowing that the lot in question was residential and would only have another home on it. He also said that there were concerns about snow removal and that, if the snow is removed in certain directions, it could cause the snow to “drift like crazy” towards existing homes. Donna Snell, another neighbour, echoed Golley’s concerns as well, but said she was worried people would use her property as a place to turn around to get to the proposed automobile lot. Snell’s property shares the triangular island with the subject property, and she said she is concerned people won’t be able to stop and turn around either on her lawn or in her driveway. She said she didn’t feel there was enough space on the property to put the exit where it is proposed. She also said that security lights, which she expected would be part of the development, could result in her home being illuminated at night which would bother her family as well as make them a target for thefts. Martin said he would try and make the property look better than it does now and make sure that any buildings look like they belong in the community. He explained his plans. Councillor Jim Nelemans asked if there was anywhere else Martin could build, and he said no. “I hate to chase you away like this,” Nelemans said. “We want to appreciate this opportunity somewhere in the municipality.” Mayor Paul Gowing said that there were many concerns presented and that council would consider them going forward. He did mention, however, that the lot wasn’t going to be classified as highway commercial, but village commercial (VC2), which does limit what could replace the car lot if the business doesn’t prove fruitful. A list of possible commercial developments that are allowed under the VC2 classification is to be provided to council at a future date before dealing with the issue. Bluevale residents oppose new car dealership Stalled A plan for an auto dealer on Highway 86 in Bluevale met stiff resistance from neighbours during a recent council meeting. The commercial business was set to be built on an undeveloped island surrounded by Amberley Road and Queen Street in the village, as shown above, with an artist’s rendering of the finished product below. (Photos submitted) Now Receiving CORN Operated by Jeff, Jerry & Roger Drudge Satellite receiving location for Hensall District Co-op 519-335-6813 / 519-291-7777 43269 Amberley Rd., 4 kms. west of Molesworth on Hwy. #86 Shade Trees • Fruit Trees • Spruce, Pine, Cedar • Shrubs MARTIN’S NURSERY EMANUEL E.M. 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