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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-01-07, Page 1ESTABLISHED IN 1873 "THE SEPOY TOWN" ON,TH.E HURON -BRUCE BOUNDARY January 7, 1987 A day at the rink What better way to spend a sunny, Sunday afternoon than to have a game of shinny hockey on a frozen- over pond That's just what a group of winter sports enthusiasts did with approximately 12 people enjoying the skating at the natural rink at the Pentland farm north of Dungannon. Here, Tyler Brooks wrests the puck away from Den- nis Park while Jan Brooks andTeny Stecca watch the action. (Alan Rivett photo) Board checking govt stance on Wingham and District Hospital and the doctors in this area will seek more infor- mation on a provincial Ministry of Health announcement before determining its ef- fect on their plans to administer the new Haemophilus Influenzae Type B vaccine. At the December meeting of the hospitai,;s board of governors, it was an- nounced that the hospital would supply the new vaccine, while doctors would ad- minister it from their offices beginning in January. This step was considered necessary in order to begin the immunization of children from two to _five yeafs-of-age as soon as possible in this area. Since the vac cine was not included' under any of the public health programs, the hospital agreedto supply and make it available for the doctors to administer from v- their offices. However, last week, Ontario Health Minister Murray Elston announced that the 'vaccine as pad of the childhood ini- munization program is an important addi- tion to the ministry's preventative health programs. He said he expected the necessary quan- tity of vaccine to be delivered to the On- tario government pharmacy early in 1987 and that all' medical officers of health and all Ontario doctors will be notified when it becomes available. The ministry estimates that annual cost of the new vac- cine at approximately $1 million. Dr. Marie Gear, president of the Wingham .and District Medical Associa- tion and a member of the hospital board, said the effect of Mr. Elston's announce- ment on the immunization plans locally Q depends on what the health minister meant by "soon". Since a great deal of information would not be available over the holiday, season, Dr. Gear said more information will be sought before deciding whether or not to go ahead with the immunization plans already established here. "If by 'soon' they meant within a month or two, then we can probably wait, because - the hospital can use the money for ,other things in the budget," Dr. Gear said. "But, ,if it's going to be longer, then it's better for. us to get. on with it and vaccinate these kids." The vaccine is recommended for all children two to five years -of -age, but is not reliably effective for those younger than two. vaccine In children under five, HIB disease is a significant cause of bacterial meningitis, arthritis, epiglottitis, a form of croup, and pneumonia. In 1985, there were 158 reported cases of haemophilus influenzae, 135 cases reported in 1984 and 129 reported in 1983. Approximately 60 per cent of all cases were in children under two years -of -age. Development of an additional vaccine that would be effective in immunizing children under twp years -of -age is current- ly underway, according to the health ministry's announcement. However, this vaccine is not likely to be licensed by the National Health and Welfare for some time. Ashfield Twp. hires new road superintendent At the December meeting of Ashfield council, Kevin' Cook of RR 3 Goderich was appointed as the new road superintendent. Mr. Cook will be given a six-month pro- bation period with a salary of $23,000 per year. In other business, a drain rating bylaw was passed and also a by1a�'w to amend the zoning bylaw. The road accounts of $44, 939.57 and the general accounts of $476, 816.24 'were ap- -proved for -payment, including- the final payment of the County of Huron and school requisitions. 274,544 vehicles checked during holiday season Howards win Charolais bull The John Howard family of Lucknow, was the lucky winner of the yearling Charolais bull in the Canadian Charolais Association's 1986 Win -A -Bull V Draw. This is the 5th year that the Charolais Association has awarded a Charolais bull to a commercial cattleman as part of its innovative promotional programs. The' Howards became eligible for this program when they purchased a yearling bull WCF 79T from Wat-Cha' Farms of Mount Forest. Entered in the draw were the registra- tion numbers of over 5900 Charolais bulls that had been transferred to commercial cat- tlemen in the past year. The Howards farm 2000 acres southwest of Lucknow. John and his four sons operate a 120 heart cow/calf operation, using three or four Charolais bulls. They made the switch to Charolais about five years ago and were quite excited when learning of their win. The Howards will make their bull selection early in 1987 from Ontarioand Quebec Charolais Herds enrolled on CHARM - the Association's performance program. For -the period November 17, to December 28 a total of 274,544 vehicles have been checked by the OPP across Ontario. As a result of these checks, 1,011 persons have been charged with alcohol •related' Criminal Code driving offences, 2,428 drivers have received 12 hour suspensions and 1,309 Liquor Licence Act charges have also been laid. In the local OPP District 6 the figures read 31,202 vehicles checked, 81 persons charged with Criminal driving offences, 199 drivers received 12 hour suspensions and 181 Liquor Licence Act charges laid. Over 5,000 vehicle checks per week are being conducted in No. 6 District's six Counties. To date 10,485 seat belt cutters have been distributed to the 15' Detachments that make up No. -6 District. Writing contest In this week's Sentinel, the student win- ners of the Lucknow Legion's Remem- brance Day writing contests are featured. SEE PAGE 3 AND 5. Hockey Hockey is back in action after the holidays. The Lancers competed in an In- termediate tournament in Milverton and came home with consolation trophy. For the game reports of area teams...SEE PAGE 15 AND 16. Column In the ed 's column, New Year's resolutions are mined aro he effect they can have on an other ' ' normal family. SEE PAGE 4. Visitors Many families in the Lucknow area have been busy visiting with friends and relatives over the Christmas olidays. See the many correspondents reports '-throughout the paper.