HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2010-11-11, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2010. PAGE 7.
“We need to see more Huron
County residents protect people they
love this flu season. We’re
encouraging people to get out to the
free flu clinics this fall,” says Public
Health Manager Christina Taylor.
The Huron County Health Unit has
held several flu shot clinics across
the county in the past several weeks.
Taylor says she’s disappointed that
the numbers are lower than expected
so far. “We particularly want to see
older adults and children take
advantage of the free shot. We know
that getting your flu shot not only
protects you, it also protects people
around you by ensuring you don’t
spread the flu.”
Influenza, commonly called the
flu, is a highly contagious viral
infection of the nose, throat and
lungs. It causes a 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 last for
weeks, too.
The flu can cause pneumonia and
other complications that can require
hospitalization. The bug can even be
fatal. The flu spreads very easily
from person to person in tiny droplets
from the nose and throat.
The health unit is holding free flu
clinics across Huron County
throughout November and early
December. Watch for newspaper
advertisements or go to
www.huroncounty.ca/health for a full
list of clinics.
Taylor says the flu shot is safe and
effective. It is free for people who
live, work, or go to school in Ontario.
Taylor reminds people they cannot
get the flu from the flu shot because
the shot does not contain a live
virus.
Other ways to stay healthy during
flu season and to limit the spread of
the flu include washing your
hands often and covering
your mouth when you cough or
sneeze.
You should also eat a well-
balanced diet, get regular exercise to
keep your immune system strong,
and stay home from school or work
when you feel sick.
The character attribute under
consideration at Hullett Central
Public School during November is
“courage” in facing the challenge.
These talks should help all pupils
address the challenges of studies as
the school year progresses.
If you were one of the householdsapproached by pupils from HullettCentral regarding magazine
subscriptions, you will be pleased to
learn that the school sold 380
subscriptions. This translates into
$4,200 to be used by the school for
extras such as guest presentations,
field trips and equipment, etc. The
school appreciates everyone who
ordered a subscription.
This Thursday, the school will
hold its annual Remembrance Day
Service at Londesborough United
Church. The student council
conducts this service and invites
members of the community to
attend. The entire school will walk to
the church at 10:30 a.m.
Please just find an opportunityaround the eleventh hour on theeleventh day to remember those who
sacrificed for us.
LONDESBOROUGH UNITED
CHURCH
Londesborough United’s Sunday
School invites everyone to its annual
swimming party at the Vanastra
Recreation Centre on Saturday, Nov.
13. Enjoy the pool from 4 - 5 p.m.
and pizza from 5 - 6 p.m.
Please bring along finger food
desserts.
The Londesborough UCW will
gather for their November meeting at
7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 15. The
evening will begin with dessert at
7:30 p.m. The theme for the evening
will be “Ancestors in my Attic” inkeeping with the 150th anniversarycelebrations. You are asked to
bring along something from your
past which you treasure; some
momento which has no monetary
value but which means something to
you such as a picture or an article,
etc.
The mitten tree is up in the church
sanctuary ready for mitts/hats/
slippers/socks for the Huron County
Christmas Bureau.
In the absence of Terry Fletcher,
who is still suffering from a bout of
cold and flu, members of the
congregation led the service at
Londesborough United Church on
Sunday, Nov. 7.
By BRENDA
RADFORD
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PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO
NEWS
FROM LONDESBORO
Students promote courage at Hullett PS
Get the free flu shot
A strong fund-ation
The Huron Business Development Corporation and the County of Huron received $141,200
to help develop support for local businesses in Seaforth and Clinton from Ontario’s Rural
Economic Development Program. Members of local chambers of commerce were on hand for
the announcement, which was made by Huron-Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell (middle). (Denny Scott
photo)
Mother holds jewellry
fundraiser in memoriam
A jewelery fundraiser and open
house is being held in honour of
Logan Hallahan.
Hosted by Logan’s mother,
Janice, the event will donate all of
the profits of the sales to the
Wingham and District Hospital to
help fund the purchase of a pediatric
crash cart.
The event will be held at the
Knights of Columbus Lounge at the
North Huron Wescast Community
Complex in Wingham on Nov. 13. It
will run from 1 - 4 p.m.
For more information, contact
Hallahan at 519-357-2426.
Logan passed away after a
residential wind turbine fell on him
on July 10, 2010.
The turbine was temporarily
supported on its cement pad while it
was under repairs.
The Auxiliary to the Clinton
Public Hospital met on Nov. 1 with
guest Lesley Brown speaking about
the “Home at Last” program. This
fall, members shared a cake and a
special newsletter to celebrate the
90th anniversary of the CPH
Auxiliary. Thanks was sent to Ben
Lobb MP and to Carol Mitchell
MPP for certificates in recognition
of all these years of service. Jenessa
Dalton was the deserving receipt of
the Ruby Haddy Award at the
Central Huron Secondary School
confirmation.
Members attended the Fall HAAO
(Hospital Auxiliaries Association of
Ontario) conference in Fergus.
Planning is already underway for
Clinton to host the spring Regional
Conference in 2011. Four members
plan to attend the 100th anniversary
convention of the HAAO in Toronto.
Networking with colleagues and
learning from speakers enhances the
group.
Fundraising for CPH is always a
major part of the group’s work. The
September penny sale was a huge
success thanks to the sponsors who
donated gifts and to the hours of
help from the committee and other
friends. Enjoy your prizes. The quilt
draw was made at the Oct. 4
meeting with the winners being, first
prize of a quilt, Liz Koehler; second,
a quilt, Mary Ann McKay and third,
a painting by Susan Hay, Gina Wise.
Thanks to the prize donors for their
generous support.
The group’s next project is the
tree lighting at the Gift of Light
ceremony on Friday, Nov. 26 at 6:30
p.m. Buy your tickets now as a gift
to honour someone or in memory of
a loved one.
The next meeting will be held
Monday, Dec. 6 at 9:30 a.m. in the
conference room at CPH to be
followed by a silent auction,
seasonal decorating of the hospital
and luncheon.
McKay, Koehler win quilts