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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-01-05, Page 8For the new guys... ... And as a refresher for the veterans, the Emergency Services Training Centre hosted the Ontario Fire College- endorsed Module A course, which offered basic essential knowledge and information that every firefighter should know. Another OFC-endorsed course was expected to be held at the Centre on the last week of September and the first week of October, 2005. (Citizen file photo) Don't let winter get you down (NC)—Inclement weather can force even the most active people indoors and mid-winter depression is common in colder climates like Canada. St. John Ambulance, the national leader in first aid training and products, suggests these simple ways to beat the winter blahs. 1. Keep active. Exercise is a healthy alternative that will keep your mind and body in shape. 2. Get fresh air. Get outside, even for brief periods, to cleanse your mind and revitalize your spirit. 3. Avoid alcohol or drugs. Chemical depressants can have detrithental effects anytime and can trigger depression. 4. Soak up some sun. Going out on a sunny winter day can help to increase your level of Vitamin D, a natural depression-fighter. Moderate use of tanning beds is another alternative. S. Get plenty of rest Fatigue can be harmful in many ways, including your mental dispositiOn. 6. Be involved. Social and recreational activities are a great Way to chase away the blues while also providing healthy exercise and stimulating mental activity. 7. Eat right. Cold, dark days can rob your body of essential nutrients. Make sure you feed your needs. 8. Take a holiday. You don't have to take an expensive vacation to reduce the effects of day-to-day stress. Give yourself a break regularly—even an afternoon outing will make a positive difference. 9. See your doctor. Sometimes depression gets out of control. In fact, it can be a medical condition that requires treatment. If you can't seem to shake the blues, see your doctor for help. 10. Exercise your mind. Long winter days are a great time to learn new skills, which will occupy your time and keep your mental faculties alert. First aid training is your best defence in an emergency. St. John Ambulance is Canada's leading provider of high quality courses and first aid products. Take it from the best. Contact the St. John Ambulance office nearest you or visit the web site www.sja.ca. - News Canada • St.John Ambulance — first in first aid, for you! Healthy Weight, Healthy You! Even a modest weight loss of 5 to 10 pounds can make a huge difference to your health and well-being! The Heart and Stroke Foundation has all the tools you need to achieve a healthy weight. BUYING FOR A MINOR IS A MAJOR OFFENCE Supply alcohol to a minor and you're risking their health and safety. You also risk up to one year in jail and up to $200,000 in fines. If you're old enough to buy alcohol legally, be responsible. tlitt LfB-0 ;;; I' 5' Be responsible. Don't buy for minors. www.heartandstroke.ca PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006. Local youth appear in 2005 Blyth premiere Continued from page 7 two local children, appeared on the Blyth Festival stage in The Thirteenth One. Huron East mayor Joe Seili talked with federal and provincial politicians and agencies to determine if Brussels was a viable location for a meat packing plant. The old water fountain in front of Blyth Memorial. Hall was replaced with a fitting tribute for the Year of the Veteran, a new sculpture by Jim Wallace. Firefighters from the Blyth Fire Department were at the scene of a house fire for close to six hours. Damage was estimated at $125,000. A car boot • sale was held in conjunction with Doors Open in Brussels. A dead crow found in Exeter area tested positive for West Nile virus. OPP officers found that someone in a vehicle had run into the bleachers at Blyth ball park committing extensive damage to the structure. A license plate was located at the scene leading police to a residence on Queen Street in Blyth. The owner was approached and it was found that his car was stolen through the night. The stolen car was later found in a bush area near a snowmobile trail. Huron East adopted a bylaw approving a zoning amendment to change the zoning of the proposed location of the meat packing plant to agricultural commercial-industrial- special holding (AG3-3-h). The Ontario Police Drug Enforcement Section members as well as the Emergency Response members conducted a marijuana eradication program in Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce Counties. Over the course of four days, officers seized 4,600 marijuana' plants from farmers' fields and bush lots. A second dead crow found in the Exeter area tested positive for West Nile. Joan Perrie of Walton received a gold medal for her first-place finish in the three km prediction race at the regional Seniors Games held in Windsor. The National Motocross Championships were held at the Walton racetrack. A third dead crow tested positive for West Nile virus. The crow was found in the town of Clinton. The Huron County Plowing Match was held at the farm of Allen and, Kim Walker and family as well as the Belgrave Community Centre. September NO,. A new law was passed that requires pitbull owners to register their dogs with the municipal office. A balanced school day comes to local area schools which separated the day into three - 100-minute instructional blocks separated by two breaks. A fourth crow tested positive for West Nile virus in Huron County. The crow was found in the town of Zurich. The 25th anniversary of the 'Terry Fox Run was held on Sept. 18 in Brussels. There were 125 participants who raised $8,371.50. The 44th annual Huron Pioneer Thresher & Hobby Association Reunion was held at the Blyth fairgrounds. ConceptUal drawings for a two- bay ambulance station in the Wingham area and one-bay stations in Brussels-Walton and Lucknow- Dungannon were received at a meeting of the agriculture, public works and property committee and the committee of the whole. The Brussels Cemetery board entered negotiations with Orchard Stone software to set up a computerized filing system that would centralize records and make them easily accessible. Gas prices soared to over $1 per litre impacting many local businesses. North Huron was expected to have the next Habitat for Humanity house in Huron. Kirby Cook, 12, of Blyth placed second at the Youth Talent Search Ontario competition held at the Western Fair on Sunday, Sept. 18. There was a 50 per cent increase in the number of teachers hired by the Avon Maitland District School Board. A reorganization of the Huron- Perth Deanery of the Roman Catholic Diocese of London recommended the closure of several rural churches, including St. Ambrose in Brussels and St. Augustine. The 144th Brussels Fall Fair was held Sept. 20 and 21. Through the sale of carnation bouquets, Luann Taylor of Luann's Country Flowers and Gifts donated a portion of each purchase and raised $500 for the Huron County breast screening clinic. A windstorm early Sept. 29 caused power outages across most of western Ontario. About 70,000 people were without power during the height of the storm. The Belgrave Community Centre floor was jam-packed as 1,000 people sat down together for the annual fowl supper. A group of 'Grey ward residents proceeded with a business plan as the next step towards the "re- structuring" of the former Grey Twp. Due to rising dropout rates among Ontario high school students, the Ontario government created new programs that focus on increasing the number of high school students who graduate. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada's office of learning technologies, partnered with the Avon Maitland District .School Board and Fanshawe College to fund a three-year project for on- line learning in rural communities. A new podium was donated to the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre from the Brussels District Horticultural Society in memory .of Ida Evans. A ratepayers meeting was held in Cranbrook to discuss issues on ratepayers' minds including the meat packing plant and road conditions in the area. Linda Bird and Linda Meier along with the members of the 8th Liners ball team and their wives created a calendar to raise money for breast cancer research. The Witches Walk was held at the Greenway Trail with a new addition of a haunted ship. Assessments were sent out to area homes. The Amazing Race was held in Huron County raising about $18,000 for the United Way. F.E. Madill and Central Huron Secondary Schools held convocation ceremonies. November Crystal meth was found circulating through area high schools. A number of people were arrested from Brussels, Seaforth and Clinton, OPP officers said. Continued on page 9 HEAKI AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO Finding answers. For life. Visit heartandstroke.ca and start now!