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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2002-09-04, Page 9Is your central vision becoming blurred? Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in Canada. If you experience any change in vision, consult your eye-care professional. 1!!!! The Canadian National Institute for the Blind 1-800-513-7813 www.cnib.ca NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE SECONDARY PLAN AFFECTING THE VILLAGE OF BRUSSELS, NOW BRUSSELS WARD, IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST TAKE NOTICE that the Councils of the Corporation of the County of Huron and the Municipality of Huron East will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipality of Huron East Council Chambers (72 Main St., Seaforth) to consider a proposed Plan Amendment under Section 17 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. The amendment affects the Village of Brussels Secondary Plan. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of, or in opposition to, the proposed secondary plan amendment. If a person or public body files a notice of appeal of a decision of the County of Huron in respect of the proposed Plan Amendment, but does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the County of Huron before the proposed plan amendment is adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed official plan amendment, you must make a written request to the County of Huron at the address below. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed amendment is available for inspection during regular office hours at the Municipality of Huron East Municipal Office and at the Huron County Planning and Development Department at the addresses below. DATED AT THE COUNTY OF HURON AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST THIS 29TH DAY OF AUGUST 2002. David Carey Treasurer and Deputy Clerk County of Huron Court House Goderich, ON N7A 1M2 (519) 524-2188 (Planning) , J.R. McLachlan Clerk Municipality of Huron East P. O. Box 610 72 Main Street Seaforth, Ontario NOK 10/0 (519) 527-0160 1-888-868-7512 Toll Free from Grey/Brussels Purpose and Effect: This amendment changes the designation on the portion of the former Maitside Orchard property within the limits of the Brussels Ward, Municipality of Huron East. The portion of the property to which this amendment applies is 7.3 hectares (18.1 acres) in size and is described as Fart Lot 1, Registered Plan 194, Brussels Ward, Municipality of Huron East. The entire property is 16.2 hectares (40 acres) in size and is deL,cribed as PartLot 1, Registered Plan 194, Brussels Ward, Municipality of Huron East and Part Lot 28, Concession a, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry. The lands are proposed to be re-designated from 'Agriculture' to 'Residential' and 'Open Space' to allow residential development. SCHEDULE "B" OPA # 2 MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST BRUSSELS WARD SCALE. 0 100 200 300 400 IICINIM= FEET 0 25 50 75 100 lip= METRES 1 AMENDED BY BY.I.AW 141002 2 AMENDED BY BY-LAW 10.1992 VILLAGE LIMITS THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2002. PAGE 9. Allergies can hit in adulthood Think you'll be allergy-free for life? Think again. You may have escaped the runny nose and itchy, watery eyes associated with allergies in childhood, but more than half of Canadians say their allergies have developed as an adult and believe their symptoms will worsen as they age, according to a recent survey conducted, by Decima Research. Adult Allergies Surge More than 77 per cent of Canadians believe allergies are on the rise, and adults seem to be taking the brunt of it, especially females. Canadian women are more likely to develop allergies later in life (55 per cent), versus men (44 per cent). But where you live is also a factor. Albertans have the highest rate of adults developing allergies (57 per cent), followed by British Columbia (55 per cent), then Ontario (52 per cent). Atlantic Provinces register slightly lower (50 per cent), while Manitoba/Saskatchewan and Quebec (44 per cent) tie for last place. So what's causing allergies to spike? More than 50 per cent of those surveyed believe an increase of environmental pollution is the number one reason for our allergy increase. Other factors include poor lifestyle habits, such as diet and exercise, and less exposure to the outdoors. Allergies aren't just a pesky annoyance anymore, either. More than 62 per cent of sufferers say allergies significantly impact their day-to-day lives, including affecting sleep patterns and ability to perform at work. Residents of Manitoba/Saskatchewan are affected the most (69 per cent), followed by Ontarians (66 per cent), then Quebecers (60 per cent). Again, females are impacted more severely (67 per cent), versus males (55 per cent). When it comes to allergy triggers, dust/mold (31 per cent) is the most common, followed by pollen (30 per cent). Ragweed Hits the Hardest. While ragweed only affects an estimated 11 per cent of allergy sufferers across the country, family physician Dr. Brian Silver believes ragweed can be the most troublesome for seasonal allergy sufferers. "The ragweed allergy season is the longest and most severe, sometimes lasting as late as November," says Dr. Silver. "Most people don't realize that ragweed pollen can float in the air Continued from page 8 couples who were married on the weekend. Stephanie Oliver and Robert Ohm were married at Walton Duff's United Church and the reception was held in Brussels. Stephanie is the daughter of Walter and Donna Oliver of RR2, Brussels. Peter MacDonald and Jennifer Boyce were married at Melville Presbyterian Church, Brussels. Peter is the son of Graeme and Faye MacDonald of Cranbrook. They will be residing at RRI, Walton. Welcome to the community. Ending the month _ of August birthdays included Steven Ryan, Brenda (Bewley) Raven, Sharon Pryce, Bryce Kruse, Rhonda Ryan and Keith Bachert. September starts off with birthday babies Jason Shortreed, Maxine Houston, Vicki Carter, Brent Pryce and Shirley from hundreds of kilometres away. So the first step is to take control. Even small changes, such as being aware of your environment can make a difference. For example, the best time to be outdoors is late-day or after a heavy rain when ragweed pollen levels are lower. Also, use air- conditioning in your car and indoors if it's available. Taking control also means making educated choices about your allergy medication and treatment." So when it comes to medication, what are the biggest issues for YOUR ALLERGY AUDIT * Why does the sun make you sneeze? Sneezing happens when certain nerve endings are stimulated. Bright sunlight tends to trigger eye and nose nerve endings that can result in that unexpected sneeze. * Do certain types of cats cause different allergic reactions? Yes, cats with dark coats tend to provoke more sneezing, congestion and itchier eyes than lighter-hued felines. * Does my heart stop when I sneeze? Yes, it does, and that's not all. Sneezing also halts breathing momentarily, and makes you automatically close your eyes. * Does your sneeze really 'travel?' Unfortunately, yes. So it's not only polite, but necessary to cover up before sneezing - especially as the average sneeze could spread over 100,000 virus cells up to nine metres. * Is there a sneezing record? The record for the longest sneeze is held by Donna Griffiths of the United Kingdom. Her 'sneeze-a- thon' began in January 1981 when she was a mere 12 years old, and ended in Sept. 1983, after 978 days. During this time, Donna sneezed an estimated 2.7 million times, expelling about 0.2 cubic feet of air with each sneeze. That is equivalent to blowing enough air to fill eight hot air balloons. * How much bacteria is in a sneeze? A good sneeze expels more than 10 million germs. Source: Reactine/Pfizer Consumer Healthcares (Williamson) Skinner. Walton Little School has completed the school-age program for the summer and returns to an over-double enrollment for the start of September in its toddler and pre- school program. Farewell to Stephanie MacDonald as she returns to school. Enjoying a Christmas present I received were Rick and I and most of our family. We attended Watershed III on Sunday. There I saw the McClures, McCallums, Daltons, Devereauxes, Nolans, McGavins, Meladys and Robinsons, Humphries, Clarks, Deitners, Sholdices, Cardiffs and Armstrongs. My favourite acts were Paul Brandt, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jan Arden and of course Brooks and Dunn. Fabulous show — crowded as' can be. allergy sufferers'? Among the more than 35 per cent of Canadians that suffer from allergies, the top three concerns were over-medicating ( IS per cent), not being able to function normally (17 per cent) and drug interactions (16 per cent). And industry experts agree. "Allergy sufferers want fast, long- lasting relief, but because severe allergies can endure for weeks or even months, they're often concerned about safety. With most commonly used antihistamines, the active ingredient cannot begin to work until it has been processed by the liver, converting the drug's molecules into metabolises. But cetirizine, an active ingredient in some antihistamines, is already an active metabolite which means it can be absorbed rapidly and starts to work quickly." Dr. Silver agrees. "As metabolites do not have to be processed by the liver, there is minimal interference with your system, and little concern for drug interaction." Couple weds at Duff's