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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2019-07-11, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2019. STEVEN NIXON Broker WILFRED MCINTEE & CO. L IMITED Bus: 519-357-2222 Cell: 519-531-0252 Fax: 519-357-4482 Email: nixon@execulink.com Web: www.stevennixon.com 249 Josephine St., WINGHAM, ON N0G 2W0 Serving the area since 1999 Beautiful custom built well maintained 3+2 bedroom brick home, desirable location, manicured grounds, large deck with gazebo for entertaining, open floor plan, 3 baths including ensuite, family room with gas fireplace, gas furnace and C/A. Just move in and enjoy. Call Steve Nixon 519.357.2222 #22 430 Carling Terrace, Wingham $415,000.00 MLS# 30748994 NEW L I S T I N G You probably already do... if you subscribe to Yes - I want to save money. Enclosed is $38.00 for a 1-year subscription Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postal Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On-line subscriptions available too at www.northhuron.on.ca Phone or mail cheque made payable to North Huron Publishing to: P.O. Box 429, Blyth, ON N0M 1H0 Save up to $2450 a year off newsstand price The Citizen County may support erosion control on trails A group concerned about erosion along the Tiger Dunlop Trail near Goderich may have found a partner in Huron County Council. Mike Dawson and Kathleen Lush, from the Menesetung Bridge Association and the Maitland Trail Association respectively, spoke to council at its July 3 meeting, following up on a presentation they had made last fall regarding the trail. Dawson said the two associations, along with the Goderich-to-Guelph (G2G) Rail Trail Committee, had concerns about the trail. He said erosion was significantly affecting the current river banks due to a “considerable shift” in flow in the last decade. If the trend were to continue, he said, which he believes is inevitable, the erosion could threaten the Tiger Dunlop Trail, just upstream from the Menesetung Bridge, compromising the continuity of the Goderich- Auburn Rail Trail and, as a result, the G2G Trail. In the fall, the representatives commissioned an engineer’s report on the issue and now they are asking for a partnership with the county to pursue options and act on recommendations made in the report. Huron East Mayor Bernie MacLellan said that while the trails of Huron County are important assets, he was worried about setting a precedent, seeing as how the trail in question is not under the management of the county, but rather a private entity. He said that if the county were to provide financial backing for improvements to this trail, which is just one of many privately-managed trails in the county, it would open the floodgates for several other trail associations to come to council looking for funding and assistance with improvements to their trails as well. Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Reeve Glen McNeil said that the lakeshore is one of the true gems of Huron County and one of its greatest assets. He said that if a portion of the lakeshore is in trouble, the county should do what it can to protect it. He suggested a staff report on the subject to see how the county could help. Central Huron Deputy-Mayor Dave Jewitt agreed, suggesting a staff report would help council navigate the waters. A motion was then put on the table and passed. A staff report will be presented to council later this year. By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen The old song and dance The Brussels Community Bible Chapel’s annual Vacation Bible School was held at the former Brussels Public School last week. The event saw youngsters from the Brussels community and beyond participating in Biblical games, songs, and activities. Above, doing a song and dance number, are, from left, Tenika Hiebert, Ermano Hiebert, Kyla Bosman and Eliora Eby. (Denny Scott photo) Workforce shortage a concern The shortage of available employees for local industries has proven a hot topic according to North Huron Reeve Bernie Bailey. During North Huron’s July 2 meeting, Bailey explained that he and Morris-Turnberry Mayor Jamie Heffer met with representatives from the local industrial sector and the main message presented is that industries are having trouble filling vacancies. “It’s gotten to the point that they are looking to politicians to help fill positions,” Bailey said. He ran down some of the numbers of vacancies in the area, saying that Wescast needs 40 positions filled, and industries like Britespan and Gay Lea Foods Co-operative can’t find enough people to keep their plants running. Everyone at the meeting was anxious to work towards fixing the situation, with Bailey saying he would reach out through his professional connections to try and put local industry representatives in front of job seekers from larger city centres. He did say, however, that there is the outstanding problem of not enough residential development available in the area. “This relates back to the fact that we don’t have real estate,” he said, adding that’s why council continues to push so hard to make developable residential space available in Hutton Heights through expanding infrastructure. Bailey said the issue isn’t a new one, saying similar workforce shortages are being faced across southwestern Ontario. He did say it was good that these industries are reaching out to local politicians, and said he is looking forward to having staff support on the issue. By Denny Scott The Citizen On July 4 at the Brussels Public Library, two pharmacy professionals presented a new educational campaign, called “Know More, Live Well.” Carole Beveridge, the community pharmacist in Brussels, along with Tina Thomas, a pharmacy student from the University of Waterloo, spoke about this new initiative to an engaged and enthusiastic group. “Know More, Live Well” is a patient-centered initiative to get the word out about medication use in the aging population. It focuses on two commonly used medication classes: opioids and benzodiazepines, and why they can be harmful when used together. The educational night revealed some facts about these medications that may not be well-known, and dispel some commonly held beliefs that are inaccurate. Here are a few of them: • 37 per cent of Canadian seniors take one or more medications that can potentially be harmful • Opioids and benzodiazepines are among the top 10 drug classes most commonly prescribed to seniors • Although opioids are commonly used for pain, there is evidence to suggest long-term and high-dose use can result in more pain • Benzodiazepines, commonly used for sleep, have only been shown to help people sleep faster by about four minutes, and may have long-term side effects on brain health. This initiative – enthusiastically supported by the doctors at the Huron community Family Health Team – aims to help our aging population get the most bang for their buck with their medications. More can be learned on Friday, July 12, at the farmers’ market in Brussels between 3-5 p.m. at the initiatives barbecue launch event! 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