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The Citizen, 2000-12-06, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2000. Flu shots save lives says medical officer of health Huron’s top doctor, Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Beth Henning, had a chance to give the needle to her bosses at the Nov. 30 meeting of Huron County council. Dr. Henning spoke to councillors, urging everyone to take advantage of the province’s free flu shot program, then offered, with the help of three nurses from the health unit, to give shots to anyone present. She said the immunization pro­ gram, the first of its kind in North America, could save people from County question tree bylaw changes Several councillors questioned changes to the county tree bylaw at the Nov. 30 meeting of Huron County. Brian McBurney. reeve of Tunberry, asked County Engineer Sandra Lawson if it was true that someone would have to be a quali­ fied tree marker to be able select to trees in a bush for harvest. He was concerned about some experienced loggers who might not qualify to be able to continue their jobs. Lawson said most of the logging County council briefs County plans to govern public housing as of Jan. 1 Huron County plans to make coun­ ty council the governing body of public housing when the county takes over ownership January 1. County council voted, at its Nov. 30 meeting, to ask the province to include provisions for this when it prepares the documents for the hand­ over of the public housing. Clerk-Administrator Lynn Murray noted that the government’s legisla­ tion, which it was tabled Oct. 12, turned over responsibility to the counties and regions but kept ulti­ mate control over all public housing in the hands of the province. *** New site needs work Continued from page 1 Clinton base in the current Seaforth building. That building would rent for $1,400 a month, or $16,800 a year compared to $24,000 to the temporary site accepted. The new site also must have some renova­ tions done. Bailey repeated his argument that it was unfair for the departing coun­ cillors to make decisions that would bind the new council that will take office in December. But Robin Dunbar, reeve of Grey Twp. said that in committing to the ambulance sites, council was just wrapping up a decision made in August. A study showed that Huron had the most expensive ambulance service in southwestern Ontario with the slowest response time, Dunbar said. It was time to get on with the change. A decision as to whether to lease or purchase the new stations will be made on an individual basis by the incoming council. Cost of building the stations is estimated at $350,000 each. having a serious personal illness and it could be even more important to your loved ones — your parents, grandparents or children.” Studies show that healthy adults who get flu shots have 44 per cent fewer doctor visits and hospitalization is cut, Dr. Henning said. Children vaccinated in day care programs weren’t taking the disease home to their families, she said. School children vaccinated had 80 per cent less illness and missed 70 per cent less school. companies have a qualified tree marker and for those who don’t, a four-day course offered by the Ministry of Natural Resources would give them the qualifications. “Any of these people should be able to get that course,” she said. Bob Broadfoot, reeve of Tuc1 ersmith wondered if someone cutting for firewood would need to have the bush marked but Lawson said landowners don’t need to give the county a notice of intent to cut trees if they’re only cutting two trees per acre. With all those who had already announced their intention to run for warden being defeated in municipal elections, HowickTwp. Reeve Norm Fairies announced his intention to seek the post. The election of warden was to be held Tuesday, Dec. 5. *** Councillors who are retiring usual­ ly get to keep the nameplates from their desks but Claus Breede, direc- tor-curator of the Huron County Museum asked councillors to turn over their nameplates at the end of the historic last meeting of the coun­ cil as set up in the original county structure.o Please Recycle This Newspaper When you know what you want Come to Oldfield's 1/2 Price Basic Installation ~ Only $99" "Our Lowest Price Ever" C A A99 New StarChoice Navigo 301 Single MM Satellite Solution S S Ask for details $299" $10(T $10000 $9^99 Exclusive RadioShack Bonus Offer Receive a FREE Surge Protected Power Bar This is an additional $49" value!! Offer expires December 31, 2000 Your local authorized dealer OLDFIELD PRO HARDWARE & RADIOSHACK Brussels 887-6851 ® .Yet attendance at flu-shot clinics has been “underwhelming”, she said. She ticked off a list of excuses people use for not getting the shots such as those who don’t think flu is a serious illness. Flu takes the lives of 7,000 Canadians a year, she said, and results in 70,000 people going to hospital. Fears that taking a flu shot might actually give someone the flu are unfounded, Dr. Henning said, because the inoculation involves a “killed” virus. Broadfoot wondered about a situa­ tion where there were a number of trees to be cut, such as dying elms. Lawson said a landowner can ask the tree inspector to come out and view the bush and in such a case the trees might not have to be marked. Ben Van Diepenbeek, Ashfield Twp. reeve asked if the county’s tree inspector will go back in to inspect a bush after the cutting is done to make sure only marked trees have been cut and Lawson assured him such an inspection would take place. Beginning with the December meeting, council will be much small­ er with the amalgamation of munici­ palities. *** The county realized $150,000 from the Nov. 8 sale of the Westtield-area farm that had served as the “Kroeze pit”. The money, said Sandra Lawson, Huron county engineer, will go toward the rehabilitation costs of the former gravel pit. The county’s annual auction of surplus equipment brought in $289,000, some of it going to other municipalities that took part. Retail Price 152-8136 7/8 Instant Instore Rebate Programing Credit on Activation After Rebates This year there is a good match between the most prevalent form of influenza and the inoculant. Typically, 70 - 90 per cent of healthy adults getting a flu shot will not get influenza and those who do, won’t get it as severely, Dr. Henning said. Some people develop side-effects STEPHENSON - VANDENHEUVEL Cheryl Stephenson and Rein vandenHeuvel are pleased to announce their marriage that took place Oct. 21 at St. Ambrose Church, Brussels. Cheryl is the daughter of Paul and Elaine Stephenson, Varna, and Rein is the son of Martien and Rikie vandenHeuvel, Brussels. Matron of honor was Angie Dunn, with bridesmaids Suzanne Stephenson, Shellie Riley, MaryEIIen Webster and Kelli Rathwell. Bestman was Rob Johnston, with groomsmen Brett Clarkson, Tom Warner, Andy Overholt and Kees vandenHeuvel. Ring bearer was Mitchell Riley. The couple now resides in Seaforth. W-edditig. (Lnnc-ance.me.nt On September 2nd, 2000 a lovely wedding was enjoyed when Craig Palmer and Sachiko Yamakawa were united in marriage at St. John's Anglican Church, Brussels. The groom is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Alan Palmer, Brussels. The bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Yukio Yamakawa of Nagoya, Japan. The bride's attendants were her sister, Akiko Yamakawa, maid of honour, junior bridesmaid, Jillian Palmer, flower girls Veronika and Rachel Wolf, nieces of the groom. Best man was Kevin Bews, ushers were Alan Palmer, brother of the groom, Neil Bradshaw and Robert Gillilan. Ringbearer was Taylor Bradshaw. The ceremony was performed by Canon R.R. Davidson, Godparent of the groom, organist was Rev. Brad Beale. Wedding guests included friends and relatives from Japan, Hong Kong, California, Alberta and Ontario. Following a reception at the Wingham Golf and Curling Club, the bride and groom left for a honeymoon trip to the maritime provinces. The couple are now residing in Calgary, Alberta. Wedding pictures were by Mac Campbell of Goderich. from the shot but these are mild com­ pared. to getting the flu, she said. Only those with a protein allergy are at risk from gettmg the shot. Dr. Henning said her “take home message” to councillors was to pleasS encourage everyone they knew to get a flu shot.