HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1974-07-24, Page 5TODAYS
HEALTH
(Today's Health is provided to
weekly newspapers by the
Ontario Ministry of Health)
by David Woods
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Huron County spokesmen are
happy ab out Ontario Hydro's.
Tuesday announcement that it
has "for the present suspended
plans" for a proposed nuclear
generating station near Goderich.
"I imagine the farmers in the
southern areas of the county are
happY" said Huron County
Warden Bill Elston, "because a
generating station would have
meant more hydro lines across
their land". The warden said that
his position on the establishment
of the plant in Huron had been
"that if it was proven necessary
for the good of country we'd take
it here. If not, I would just as soon
have s en ,it somewhere else."
The plant would probably have
upset the local economy, Warden
Elston said, bringing in 2,000 or
3,000 additional people and
draining employees from local
industry.
The Warden, who farms in
Morris Township, said perhaps
the Hydro announcement was
made "to get a litle bit of
breathing time".
Paul Carroll of Goderich,
spokesman for CANTDU which is
opposed to indiscriminate use of
c!';'; nuclear power and would like to
see a complete review of
, Canada's energy policies said his
group s glad to see the Ontario
Hydro decision.
"We'll give them the benefit of
doubt" that Ontario Hydn'o has
given up the idea of building a
nuclear generator in Huron, Mr.
lc, Carroll said. Apparently there
was too much pressure and ;.• adverse comment on the Hydro
t, plan in this area, he said.
CANTDU has learned that
Ontario Hydro and Atomic
4 Energy of Canada are reviewing
their public participation policies
partly as a result of the negative
comments they got from Huron
NTDU to
finue with
1 finding
subcommittee charged'
aking recommendations to
Huron Power Plant
ttee says that they are
by the announcement
itario Hydro will suspend
is to build a nuclear plant
ing plant in Huron
The committee
ends that -all 18
ating organizations
e fact finding about the
a power plant of any type
ve on Huron County. The
mrnittee feels that if and
he suspension is lifted all
nt facts should be readily
le.
County citizens, according to Mr.
Carroll. .
Ontario Hydro has admitted
that opposition by residents and
Municipal officials was a major
reason for the suspension of their
plans for a nuclear station for
Huron. Ontario Hydro conducted
a telephone survey in several
Huron centres after the plans
were first announced.
Hydro said that a series of
public meetings in the area
planned to discuss a Huron
County shoreline plant will not be
held.
Nick Whyte, Hullett Township
farmer who is a member of the
Farmers' Negotiating Committee,
set up to discuss power line rights
of way with Hydro, said he sees
indications of a new flexibility in
ithe giant utility's position.
"I think this lets farmers off the
hook", as far as additional power
corridors from a second Lake.
Huron plant coming through their
land, , he said, "Seeing is
'believing but it looks like the
nuclear plant has at least been
postponed for the immediate
future."
Mr. Whyte said his
organization , saw a policy
statement from Energy Minister
Darcy McKeough, (who recently
took over responsibility for
Ontario Hydro from the
Department of the Environment)
which makes them cautiously
optimistic.
Mr. McKeough said he
supports a complete overhaul of
Ontario Hydro plans as far as
energy needs and • possible
;generator sites. He also said, that
grade one and two agricultural
land will be avoided wherever
possible, Mr. Whyte said.
"This will save good land in the
future although it may be too late
for the Douglas Point to Seaforth
power corridors which personally
concern me and my farm", Mr.
Whyte added.
It also seems that some of the
lines now scheduled to pass
through Wallace Township north
of us may be rerouted further
north to go along existing rights
of way to Orangeville, Mr. Whyte
said.
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Vacation. A time to relax,
forget your cares, recharge the
batteries---and all that.
But no matter how good the
season of tans and tents,
barbecues and bicycles may be
for your health and well-being, it
also' brings its own health
hazards.
One of these, of course, is
travelling itself. Have your car
thoroughly checked before setting'
off; wear seatbelts; try to keep
children occupied; share the
driving, if possible; let
passengers change seats
occasionally; stop at regular
intervals to stretch your legs;
don't drive when you're tired.
Always carry your °HIP card
with you when you travel, and
note the location of medical
services wherever you stay. If
you're vacationing out of the
country, make sure you've
fulfilled all vaccination require-
ments for the place you're going
to. If you're driving--at home or
abroad--carry a basic first aid kit.
If you're boating, always wear
a lifejacket--and listen to the
weather forecast before you set
sail; if you're swimming, always
do it in company.
Make sure the mushrooms you
pick are really mushrooms--and
try to recognize potentially
dangerous plants and berries.
Wed in
Winnipeg
ALBERT — LE VECQUE
Fay Maxine Le • Vecque of
Winnipeg, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph" Le Vecque,
Winnipeg and James Albert Cook
of Winnipeg, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Cook, R.R.I, Belgrave
were united in marriage at Our
Lady of Victory Memorial Church,
Winnipeg on July. 13th at 3:30
p.m.
The reception was held at St.
Andrew's Hall in Winnipeg.
The couple spent their
honeymoon in Ha waii and they
will reside at 3535 Portage
Avenue, Winnipeg. Manitoba.
Perhaps the most common of
these is poison ivy, a low-growing
plant with three leaflets on each
stalk and often with greenish-
white berries. The skin area that
has been in contact with poison
ivy should be washed with strong
household soap, and treated with
calamine lotion.
Bees, wasps, hornets,
mosquitoes and blackflies may
also decide to spend time with
you on vacation — and there's not
too much you can do about these
uninvited guests.
As a preventive measure, stay
away from insects' nests, and
warn children not to aggravate
bees, wasps and hornets in
particular. Insect stings cit stings can
produce effects,
wth
particularly persons
sensitive to their venom.
Most animals, some insects,
and certain reptiles will attack if
they feel threatened. This is true
of the only poisonous snake in
Ontario--the small massassauga
rattler, which inhabits a 20 mile
area along the shorelines of
Georgian. Bay, Lake Huron, and
possibly Lake Erie. If you are in
the area, be aware of the location
of the nearest anivenin depot.
Since rabies continues to exist
in the wildlife of Ontario,from
a
don't
approach ;observe
distance.
Foxes, skunks, bats and
racoons are affected with rabies
more frequently than other
animals, but any animal exhibit-
ing peculiar behaviour should be
given wide berth.
Pet dogs and cats taken on
vacation should be vaccinated
against rabies at least 30 days
before the vacation period.
In the event of attack by a
suspected rabid animal, see a
physician immediately. By law,
all rabies cases or suspected
cases must be reported to the
local Medical Officer of Health.
Hazards from fish hooks and
other possibly tetanus-inducing
objects, such as nails or strong
thorns, are of course greater in
the vacation season.
And finally, there's the sun
itself. Don't try to get that tan all
on the first day-- do it gradually.
Farmers plan
25 year
celebration
In an attempt to celebrate 25
years for the county organization,
the Junior Farmers are planning
to hold a Reunion and Dance to
commemorate the occasion. The
reunion will take the form of a
dance and smorgasbord on July
26, 1974 in the Seaforth Arena.
1974 marks 25 years of the
County Junior Farmer
Association in Huron. Many
Junior Farmer Clubs have existed
in Huron as far back as 1920 and
we dre still going strong today. In
1949 the South Huron, Clinton,
Colwanash, Howick and North
Huron Clubs felt a need for a
county organization. Since the
birth of the Huron County Junior
Farmers, activities and projects
among the various clubs have
flourished. Their motto, "Self
Help and Community
Betterment", has always been
the thought behind each project
un-dertaken by Huron Junior
Farmers. Even before the county
organization was established the
young people upheld these ideals.
Past and present members
interested in participating in the
reunion are asked to contact Len
MacGregor at the Agricultural
Office in Clinton.
Walton fire
loss $8,000
Fire crackling overhead as well
as in the fireplace alerted Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Parry of R.R.4,
Walton, that their roof was on fire
Tuesday night.
The Blyth District Fire
Department assisted by the
Seaforth Area Fire Department
soon had the fire under control.
John Hesselwood acting for the
Blyth Fire Chief said the
insulation helped to control the
fire until the firemen arrived.
Neighbours assisted in
removing the furniture from the
large two-storey red brick
dwelling located 71/4 miles north
of Dublin on the 12th concession
of McKillop Township.
Fire damage was confined to
the roof over the one storey
kitchen section of the house and is
believed to have started from a
spark from the fireplace chimney.
Loss from fire damage and
heavy water damage is estimated
at over $8,000.
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