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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1992-04-15, Page 26PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1992. Heart prevention program underway in Huron The first phase of a heart disease prevention program in the county is getting underway. The focus of "Take Heart Huron" is on the pre vention of heart disease by promot ing options for a heart healthy lifestyle, said Heather Hoover, the Heart Health Consultant for the Huron County Health Unit. The target population for the pro gram is adults in the workplace with the aim being to educate peo ple. Evidence shows, said Ms Hoover, that by reducing risk behaviours like tobacco use, stress, poor eating habits and lack of phys ical activity, the chances of devel oping cardiovascular disease could be reduced. According to Ms Hoover, more Canadians die from heart disease each year than any other illness. In Huron heart disease accounts for 26 per cent of all deaths. Two years ago, the Health Unit conducted a survey to determine the health status of residents. A random selection of people in the county were interviewed regarding their health practices, attitudes and beliefs. Once the information was gathered it was discovered that while 70 per cent of the residents felt they were in good health only 34 per cent said they participated in physical activity at least three times a week. More than 22 per cent smoke and over 39 per cent believe that there isn’t any food they should limit or avoid eating for the sake of their health. The purpose of "Take Heart Huron" is to help people change their-lifestyles-gradually. "We want to make it easy for people to make heart healthy choices," says Ms Hoover. Many things may only require small changes, such as using 1 per cent milk instead of 2 per cent, she said. "Once people become aware we hope the skills will develop." As the program is being designed for the needs of the people ip Huron an advisory committee of local people representing many sec tors, is providing direction and insight, she said. Workshops are presently being developed for the summer of 1993. A dietician has been hired to work in the workplace demonstrat ing better ways to cook foods. The dietician will also be looking at vending machines to see that they- offer healthy food choices in addi tion to to the usual selections, said Ms Hoover. The program is based on a two- year grant of $100,000 from the Ministry of Health, so Ms Hoover says, she will only be involved for that time period however health nurses will be trained to continue the program. The committee will be looking at the creation of smoke-free spaces in public places. Of those surveyed 92.4 percent feel smoking should be restricted in restaurants, 90.4 percent in the workplace, 88.6 per cent in public places below 30 min utes, 81.2 per cent in public places for longer periods of time and 76.7 per cent in large indoor gatherings. Each municipality would have to determine the extent of how broad a base a smoking by-law would cover, said Ms Hoover. People need a support system when making lifestyle changes and Take Heart Huron plans to provide that support. 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This ser vice will be offered from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Port Albert is located nine miles north of Goderich along Highway 21. The fishway is located within the village of Port Albert west of the highway. For further informa tion please call Kevin Coultes at the Wingham office (519) 357- 3131. Also, on April 18, the Huron- Fringe Field Naturalists, in co operation with the MNR, is providing an outing for interested people to view migrant waterfowl at the Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area. Interested people are to meet at the main viewing stand at 1:30 p.m. To arrive at this location, proceed south on Highway 4 from Blyth. Tum left on Concession road 6-7 and travel three kilometres to the east to the main viewing stand on the right or south side. This is just past the bird sanctuary on the same side of the road. Following the hike, refreshments will be supplied at the main Hullett office. For further information please call Rob Gibson at the Hul lett office (519)482-7011. Introductory Offer Buy 1 massage - get second massage for 1/2 price Maureen Sheardown Registered Massage Therapist Palmer Chiropractic Office Queen St., Blyth 523-9321 E. Wawanosh approves tree cutting A possible re-design of the 4th Concession and Hwy 4 intersection in East Wawanosh Township was discussed at East Wawanosh's reg ular council meeting April 6. Martin Sabell from the Ministry of Transport attended the meeting to discuss possible changes to the intersection. Council members want it changed because they feel there isn't enough distance between the brow of the hill and the comer and fear there could be traffic accidents ^s a result. Council approved an application for a minor exception to the Huron Country tree-cutting by-law to allow property owner Herman Voelme of Lot 32, Cone. 2 to cut down some large trees. Severance applications were approved for Jean Robinson of Lot 29, Cone. 8 and for Robert Mar shall of Lot 41, Cone 3. Council authorized their road superintendent to attend a Small Water Systems seminar in Bramp ton May 27 and a Weed Manage ment day April 15 in Walkerton. Council supported three resolu tions from other government bod ies. One was from Turnberry Township which requested the province of Ontario to require that 50 per cent of taxes be paid before tax rebates can be issued. Another resolution came from the Township of Orillia which stat ed the cost of Ontario Provincial Police policing is clearly a provin cial responsibility and should be paid for by the province. The final resolution East Wawanosh council supported came from the Goderich and District Chamber of Commerce which urged the provincial and federal governments to give more consid eration to the rural section's current economic problems. Two building permit applications were approved for: Arnold Spivey, a garage and workshop, Lot 29 Humphrey subdivision and Frccda Scott, a cottage on Lot 33, Cone 9 subject to approval from the Huron County Health Unit and the Mait land Valley Conservation Authori- rv. Council passed a motion instruct ing Tom Pridham of R. J. Bum BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND For the last time this season The Very Best In Professional Stand-Up Comedy A FUN EVENING OUT! Saturday, April 25 • Enjoy 3 great Yuk Yuk's Specials or order off the menu and listen to Don Davis and his piano styling before the show, in our dining room. • And after the show, Dance to the music of Terry Weber It's Live! It's Hilarious!! 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