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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1994-02-23, Page 1PUBLISHED IN' LUCKNOW, ONTARIO Wednesday February 23, 1994 554 G.S.T. Included High costs to snow plowing One of the topics on Lucknow village council's agenda for the Feb. 8 meeting was the high cost of snow plowing, snow removal and water main breaks this winter. In a telephone interview, Reeve Stuart Reavie, said. "it's been an expensive year", but he was unable to give an exact dollar figure at this time. He suggested that a postponement in slated project(s) may be necessary as a result. The overtime hours accumulated by employees, due to snow plowing and repairing water main breaks, are to be taken as days off at the discretion of the employee. Infrastructure program The allocation for the village, under the two-year ,Canada -Ontario infrastructure program is $311,938. .The municipality is expected to contribute a (one-third share ($155,969), making a total of $467,907.• •turnto page 3 Rash of calls. for Lucknow Lucknow and District firefighters were kept busy this week with a rash 'of calls. ' On Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. Lucknow Firefighters responded to a single vehicle accident on 10th of Ash- field. A pick-up trick driven by Mrs. Howard rolled and hit a hydro pole. Firefighters removed . the trucks' windshield and ' Mrs. Howard was able to climb out. She sustained minor injuries. On Feb. 15, at approximately 6 p.m. the department respdiided to a chimney fire at the home of Douglas Fenton .at St. Augustine. There was minor damage. On Feb. 18 at 1':35a.m. firefighters were called to brush fire at Rick Elliott's construction yard at Amberley. ' Finally on Feb. 21 at 1:15 a.m., a shed wasreported burning .in Port Albert. The shed was demolished by the time firefighters arrived. Damage is estimated about $10,000: Moratorium is called a • rural victory The government of Canada has '• announced that effective - im-•' mediately, there is • an indefinite moratorium on rural and small town post office closures. Huron -Bruce MP Paul Steckle said the announcement by David Dingwall, minister responsible for Canada Post, is a victory for rural Canadians. "Rural ,Canadians have fought long acrd to end an ill-con- ceived policy that has led to the closure of over 1,000 rural com- munity post offices across Canada." The announcement follows three months of consultation and is a commitment made by the government during its election campaign. "I think Canadians will realize that this government is com- mitted to not only its election promises, but to an ongoing process of consultation on govemment policy," said Steckle. • ' .11. 1 by Pat Livingston Although only 23 months old, Emily Atkinson, is being taught how to save her own life. Emily, a bright-eyed,, happy toddler is anaphylactic and the peanut is her deadly enemy. Since she was a baby, Joanne and Steve Atkinson have known their second born child had allergies. Her first reaction was to penicillin. , At the age of 10 months, Emily had her first reaction to Peanuts. when she shared a cracker with peanut butter with her older sister Melissa. She was immediately covered in hives and her face and head began to swell. Within a three month period, the .child had eight reactions. I What is Anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is defined as a rapid, severe allergic response that occurs when. a 'person is • exposed to an allergen, Jan allergy -causing substance, to which he or she has been previously sensitized. It is brought on when the allergen enters the bloodstream causing the release of chemicals throughout the body that try to protect if.. from • the foreign substance. • Anaphylaxis is most commonly triggered by stings of bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets and fire ants; foods, including peanuts, milk, eggs, shellfish, whitefish, and other n'uts, as well as some food ad ditives; medications, including certain antibiotics (most commonly penicillin), as well as seizure medications, 'mu§cle relaxants, and even aspirin and nonsteroidal anti- inflamtriatory agents; exercise.' The Allergy/Asthma. Information Association says that "while specific allergies are ,not inherited; the tendency to allergy is passed on from parent to child. If both parents have allergies, the chance of the baby being 'atopic' or having potential to develop allergies is estimated at 75 per cent." Both Joanne and Steve have allergies. er T dK fo 3," 0 u Emily Atkinson, 23 months old, shows how to administer the EpiPen In the outer thigh of her leg. Emily has Anaphylaxis and Is extremely allergic to the peanut. (Pat Livingston photo) Symptoms for each anaphylactic's allergic reaction vary, from the mild. such as itchy eyes,to life- threatening Anes such as Shock. total respiratory failure, loss f of consciousness and death. Emily reacts• not only to eating Sharon Weber and daughter, Jennifer, check out the atlas to see where Lamont, Alberta is located. Sharon and Jennifer, along with nine other 4-H members will travel to Lamont, In July, as part of an exchange program through 4-H Connections Canada. (Pat Livingston photo) anything in the peanut family, but to smelling it or even touching it.. Touching can result in reactions such as hives, swelling, and •stiff joints, but one must remember, that little children have a habit of put- ' ting their fingers in their mouths. • So even touching can be life- threatening., And the touching doesn't have to be directly with the peanut. Reaction has resulted from Emily being exposed to trace amounts of peanut butter. A dish •turn to page 2 Alberta bound! Lucknow 4-H in -volved in cross -Canada exchange by Pat Livingston The leader and one member of the Lucknow 4-H club will form part of an 11 person exchange group travelling to Lamont, Alberta in July. Sharon Weber, leader, and .Jen- nifer Weber are two 4-H par- ticipants given the opportutity to take part in the exchange through 4- H Connections Canada, from J{rly 19 to 29. The bi-yearly program is offered to counties on a revolving basis, and this year is Bruce Coun- ty's turn. Mrs. Weber says the only re- quirements were you had to be involved with 4-H for at least two years and the members have to be 14 or older, before May 1. The 4-H Council pays the air fare and participants are responsible for any applicable registration fees and insurance. Lamont is a small community located 44 miles east of Edmonton. Although the Bruce County group hasn't received a study kit -from the western group, they expect to take in Klondike Days, • visit farms and tour the area. It's an opportunity to get to know another pan of Canada, and for Jennifer that is an exciting prospect. Other 4-H members travelling to Lamont are Elaine, Armstrong, R.R. 2 Tceswater, Cheryl and Catherine Hammen, R.R. Dobbinton, Kevin Falconer, R.R: 2, Teeswater, Dawn Dow, R.R. 3, Wingham, Mary Louise Wiley, R.R. 2, Tara, Jeff M'acCrostie, R.R. 4, Kincardine, Jennifer Woodcock, Mildmay and Jenn Moir, R.R. • 1, Lucknow. ' Prior to the Bruce County group's• visit, they will host an exchange 4- H group from Lamont July 5 to 15. Tentative plans for the visitors include trips to the BNPD, Niagara Falls, Blyth Festival', and a Blue Jays game. The Bruce County group is responsible for raising funds to pay for events they will treat the Lamont group to. Plans are in the works now. Mrs. Weber says any group or individual interested in helping out with this project cull contact her for further information at 528-3345.