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Home My WebLink AboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-11-02, Page 7nal -Star • Wednesday, November 2, 201 nal Star 45 HED WEEKLY -- EST. 1860 al Star Publishing Hucklns St. • ON N7A 3X8 -524-2614 . godertchsignalstar.com �i1EDIA A Quebecor Meds Cpmprry r N Ng Manager MMtN is & Subscriptions Bun Ming Manager h de fine Friday at 2 pm. RATES AMOK* 1142 pluo GST P9 phN1(T $218.60 Ore QST S395.60 glue GS`r =1.25 Inducing OST Mw Agreement mammal CANARIA lADO : St, Soderich ON NM 3X8 dellrer os or delivery comma: 4-2614 E#ANL: elerusiseeboweenet.com SO* Star Mali not be Keble for Num on ad tor lypowephical entre in publiagon Went of Me cast of Meet potion of the ad error occurred. The ttoderich Sgnel-fir right b reject or ea any adwrlMernerrt. Signal-S1ar Is s proud Amber of the Ca - No peps sAaeacletlon (CCM) and corAmunityNovapeperoAaeoctt►eon EOCH01). Madge the financial support of the ent of Canada through the Canadian thud (CFP) for ow publishing activities. Canada Pan* d M Cando Chemurgy N.nnsvever Aerocrron and rhe ontrb editorial Bestat p is vaccination need look no further than the Maritime provinces and Eastern seaboard of the United States to recognize that the seasons are changing in short order. It's that time of year again. Heavy, wet snows blanketed the region causing power failures, accidents and .even the tragic loss of life. But a change in the weather also signals a change in the seasons that brings with it the cautionary note that we have to take protec- tion against influenza and other infections. The Huron County Health Unit is advising people to get their flu shot early this year. Influenza starts circulating in Huron County early in the fall and this year's flu shot affords people the protection they need and will also help stop the infection to others. Everyone is at risk of contracting influenza and the situation shouldn't be taken too lightly. The respiratory illness is easily passed onto others and can lay people up Tor a week or more with fever, muscle aches, exhaustion, chills and other symptoms. Thos especially at risk for 4erious illness or death or spreading the virus to others include; children from six months to five years, anyone with a chronic illness, heal care workers and especially those over 65 years of age. The Huron county health Unit has opened its free vaccination clinics and other clinics are available' to the public around the Goderich area and at the Maitland Valley Medical Centre. Recently in the news, headlines pro- claimed that the flu vaccine was not as effec- tive as originally thought. But is it worth the risk not to get a shot. Research indicated that the vaccination protects up to 59 per cent of healthy adults against flu. Those are reasonable odds and it also means a high percentage of the popula- tion will be spreading influenza to those who are vulnerable and not protected. About 300 people in Ontario die each year from influenza and it is especially risky for the elderly or people whose health Is com- promised by another condition. The best protection Is to get the flu shot and to get it early since it takes a few weeks for the antibodies to build up and provide the protection required. It doesn't take a lot of time out of one's schedule to stop and get immunized and it could save a lot of bed time and suffering in the long run. 'Fake the time to get a flu shot. It could prove top be time well spent. !)S G HoN IN OFF 7H� LEnGe sunoY, 1 wqs mien you ARE NOW. I'M A LEAFS FAN. letters to the editor G.Goottla) Community and wind development can work together Dear Editor, Wind development and community can work together With the smart planning and open communications, wind development in rural Ontario can be a win-win. Renewable energy isn't going away and rather than push back against it, we need to help communities be part of the new energy conversation. Since June, Friends of Wind Ontario has organized a series of events across southern Ontario. Many people have attended meetings in Clinton, Chatham and London to hear speak- ers peakers from the sdence, business, utility, legal and government sector, local community members and farmers. These events have been organized to give communities the chance to learn about the facts and benefits about renewable energy and wind development. www.friendsofw.nd.ca The positive feedback that we receive on a daily basis speaks for it self. Our public events positively influence public,perception of wind power through fact -based and non -confronta- tional discussion& It is a signal of hope. People across Canada want to invest in renewable energy and are welcoming diversification of energy generadon. Ontario is joining a global movement that is seeing utilities and governments recognize that wind energy is a smart choice for both electric- ity systems and electridty customers. The barrier to support the Green Energy Act seems to be a dosed , nlndset. Compared to other sources, wind -energy is an environmental winner. 1t is emission -free, consumes no water; pro- duces no waste and is 100 percent renewable. Local communities benefit from the taxes and other revenues paid by wind developers. The total for 2010 was about $350.000 for the existing turbines in Kincardine. Building per- mits, property taxes, community improvement projects and other spin-off benefits have a real and lasting impact on the community. Wind has been a source of electricity in Europe for decades. One example illustrates the hundreds of oth- ers. There is a small community of 160 citizens at the North Sea in northern Germany. Last June at the University of Guelph - I met the farmer and founder of the first community owned wind park and learned that people have lived within 300 meters of 30 large wind tur- bines for 19 years. They are all happy and healthy! 1 encourage you to visit the 3rd Community Power Conference Nov. 14-15, 2011 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre www.cpconfer- cence.ca and learnmore about all energy sources from national and international experts that have been working in the field for a long time. Mark your calendar for Nov.3, 2011 from 7-9 pm at the Port Albert Inn if you are interested to discuss the importance of grassroots support for wind energy. For more information e-mail rjsplettihuron- tel.on.ca Jutle Splettsbesser Kincardine