HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-03-19, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2009.
Every second of every day
someone in the world is newly
infected with tuberculosis, or TB.
Huron County is not immune to TB
cases so the Huron County Health
Unit is launching a new webpage on
the health unit website to give local
health care providers and the public
information about TB.
Public health nurse Donna
Parsons says the webpage is needed
in Huron County. “While TB is most
prevalent in developing nations, we
know people travel and move around
a lot. We cannot prevent and
eliminate TB in Huron County if
we’re not also part of a global
movement to eradicate TB in
developing countries.”
Canada has approximately 1,600
new cases of TB each year with
more than 40 per cent of these cases
occurring in Ontario. The City of
Toronto alone has over 20 per cent
of all TB cases in Canada each year,
almost one newly diagnosed case
each day.
Tuberculosis is a contagious
disease. Only people who are sick
with TB in the lungs are infectious.
When an infectious person coughs,
sneezes, talks, or spits they send TB
germs into the air. A person who is
nearby can inhale the germs and get
infected.
When the TB germs cause a
person to have a fever, no energy,
night sweats, no appetite and a
cough for two to three weeks or
longer, they are considered to have
active TB disease.
The TB germs can lay dormant or
asleep in the body and cause no
symptoms. This is called latent
Tuberculosis Infection and is not
infectious.
The new webpages will include
TB resources that help in the
prevention, testing and treatment of
TB Disease and Latent TB
infections. It also links to the Global
initiative to Stop TB Worldwide.
Parsons hopes health care
providers and the general public will
check out the TB webpages on the
health unit website at
www.huroncounty.ca/health.
So do you remember the Ray
Stevens song about the squirrel in
church? Well this is your warning,
Brussels congregations, start
humming the tune now. We have a
religious squirrel in our midst who is
church shopping.
In the last month a wee rodent has
been removed from the United
Church and one ran freely from the
Presbyterian building. It was dark
that night so it was not established
whether it was heading Mennonite
or Anglican, just be watchful, and
perhaps start learning that song. It
was a good one.
The weather is looking up to be a
good March Break for the kids.
Warm but crisp, just right for being
outside and doing the things that
have been unavailable for months –
skipping, blading, swinging and just
gathering with friends.
The community centres and
libraries have set up programs to fill
in the time if needed. Help the kids
check out the options.
If you happen to get in the mood to
clean, think of the 5Rs as you edit
your life. The staff there ask only
one thing – is it still a treasure or is
it ready for the garbage now? They
know the customers and would be
happy to tell you if items are
saleable. If you don’t wish to ask,
pop a bag in with your goods and
then everyone will be happy. The
size of the store limits the things theycan keep around so think hard, is itsaleable?The Optimist Club is hard at workthis week. Their major fundraiser ison Saturday night. The OptimistClub does a lot of good work in ourcommunity, much of it in private,like good deeds are supposed to bedone. So for all your good deeds to
all of us publically and proudly we
say – thank you, thank you, thank
you.
Use March Break well, telling
grandchildren stories of their
parents, being goalie for the road
hockey game, reading books
together or digging out the skates or
swim suit and being a good sport.
Have fun whatever you do.
Be on the lookout for that squirrel
and spring into action.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
Health unit launches
webpage for TB info
Just desserts
Yvonne Knight was cutting pies in preparation for the
Majestic Women’s Institute’s dessert and card party at the
Brussels Library last week. An assortment of cakes and
pies were on display for those in attendance just before the
cards were dealt. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
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By BettyGraberWatsonCall 887-6236887-9231A NOTE FROM BETTY
Morning Star Rebekah Lodge held
its regular meeting, Tuesday, March
10 with Sister Sharon Freeman
presiding. Eleven members were
present.
The Rebekah Charter was
undraped in memory of Sister Elva
Brown.
All Sisters and Brothers were
reminded of the upcoming official
visit of the District Deputy President
Sister Marie Broom March 24 and of
the annual church service April 19 at
11 a.m. at Brucefield United
Church.
After the closing ceremony
everyone was served lunch and a
time of fellowship followed.
District Deputy President
to visit Lodge, March 21
Brussels Majestic Women’s
Institute hosted an afternoon dessert
card party on March 11. It was a
great success with approximately 20
guests treated to a wide selection of
desserts, coffee and tea. This was
followed by euchre.
Share the wealth was won by
Mary Craig.
Euchre winners were Mary
Davidson, ladies’ high; Allan Edgar,
men’s high; Judy Hahn, ladies’ lone
hands; Leslie Knight, men’s lone
hands; Bev Craddock, men’s low;
Isabelle Craig, ladies’ low.
Tally winners were Mary Craig,
Sharon Freeman, Viola Adams,
Leona McDonald and Eluned
McNair.
WI hosts
party
A clarification is required for
Brussels United Church Women
report included in last week’s
Citizen.
The UCW made a decision to
donate $150 to Camp Menesetung.
The group donates annually to this.
Help is available for a child or
children going to camp through the
UCW. Contact Isabelle Wheeler.
Clarification
Brussels Optimist Club
Annual Dinner
& Auction
On Saturday, March 21
The Brussels Optimists will be holding their
Annual Dinner & Auction
at the B.M. & G. Community Centre
Proceeds to
MS Society
And
Community Betterment
ALL YOU CAN EAT
STEAK AND CHICKEN BBQ
Catered by: Cardiff Catering
We are very appreciative of the support we have received
from the community in the past and once again we are
asking for your generous support.
We would be grateful for anything at all, for either the
Silent Auction or the Live Auction.
Tickets available from any Optimist Member or call 519-357-7001.
To donate items contact any Optimist Member.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
Items:Florida Vacation, quilts, prints,
dinner and golf package for 24 and much more.
Items to win:42" TV and diamond earrings