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Huron Expositor, 2002-09-25, Page 102-TNII HURON EXPOSITOR, October 17, 2001 Our Kids Deserve the Home Advantage ... • Caregivers Needed for Children from Newborn to 18 years of age • Short or Long Term Care • Single Individuals, Couples, Retired Folks are Welcome to Apply The Children's Aid Society of Perth County 380 Hibernia St.. Stratford. Ontario 271-5290 or 1-800-668-5094 A different way of banking." To all members of Clinton Community Credit Union Limited NOMINATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CREDIT COMMITTEE QUALIFICATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. A member of the Credit Union who is at least 18 years old by September 30th. 2. A Canadian citizen or a person lawfully admitted to Canada for permanent residency. 3. A member who is regarded in good standing on the records of the Credit Union. 4. Qualifies under the Act, Regulations or Bylaws of the Credit Union. 5. Complies with risk management policies of the Credit Union and Credit Union Central of Ontario. 6. Will read and become familiar with the current bylaws of Clinton Community Credit Union Limited. 7. Will participate in training programs as may be prescribed from time to time by Credit Union Central of Ontario and as may be prescribed by regulation. Nomination forms may be picked up at the head office in Clinton or branch office Exeter. Nominations close on Monday, November 26, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. and must be delivered to the head office in Clinton only to the Attention of Jim Lynn. There will be no nominations from the floor at the Annual Meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2002, beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, Clinton. For further information about the Board of Director or Credit Committee positions or nominating procedures contact Jim Lynn, CEO 482-3466, Don Campbell 565-5293, Ron Merner 243-2028, Gary Jewitt 482-3231 or Larry Ament, Branch Manager (Exeter Office) 235-0640. Dated this 26th day of September, 2001 at Clinton, Ontario. 2(- c Jim Hunter Peter McFalls Chairman Board Secretary Clinton Community Credit Union Limited 48 Ontario St. CLINTON 482-3466 118 Main St. EXETER 235-0640 News Substance will not likely be anthrax, say officials From Pogo 1 Emergency McAsures of Ontario and public health departments. "We are kind of pleased that we have been shown through this procedure that we are well prepared to deal with a situation like this," Haslam said. According to Health Canada, anthrax is an acute infectious disease caused by bacteria called Bacillus anthracis and can be contracted in three ways: through inhalation where anthrax spores are breathed in through the nose or mouth; cutaneous where the spores enter the body through an open wound on. the skin, and intestinal where the disease may occur after eating contaminated meat. Stories about anthrax arriving in the mail, usually a white granular powder in a suspicious envelope or package, are popping up all over the U.S. and Canada since the terrorist attacks in the U.S. last month. There is speculation the anthrax cases, particularly the ones occurring at the American media building in Florida, are somehow connected to the terrorists who have attacked the U.S. but no direct link has been found. Monday, the Stratford woman was isolated and examined at the Stratford General Hospital and has since been released. She was the only occupant of the residence at the time of the incident since her husband is currently out of the province. The Stratford Fire Department has removed the items in biohazard bags which are being sent to a Toronto laboratory for analysis. "The substance will be analyzed tomorrow (Oct. 16) and we should have an answer within a day or so," Haslam said. As a precautionary measure, the house has been locked and sealed and no entry is allowed until emergency officials are satisfied that the house is safe for occupancy. The resident has been provided with alternative accommodations in the meantime. Haslam said it was important to call the press conference because "there was such a large kerfitffle" at the woman's home, which many Stratford residents DIAMOND PREMIUM PRE -OWNED A New Concept In Affordable Transportation Quality, Safetied, Late Model Vehicles Q Payments to Suit YOUR Budget *Establish or Re-establish Your Credit SPECIALS OF THE WEEK" " 1998 CHRYSLER NEON LE • SEDAN Air, tilt, cruise, AM/FM radio. 72030 kms. 2.0t. - 4 cyl. 3-spd. automatic.Plotinum. • With $2000 Trade or Deposit! 23'55imonch Plustaxes. 48 Moptlt Financing 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE DO Air, tilt, cruise, power locks, windows, AM/FM cassette, CD., V6, automatic, infinity sound. $Z69.'oimo Plus taxes. 60 Month Financin on citnct special slhovtn Many More Models On the Lot to Choose From NOW AL DIAMOND DODG_. Corner of Suncoast Dr. & Hw . 8 GODERICH 514-4466 Toll Free 1-888-242-2927 would have seen and would have had questions about. The City of Stratford does not feel there is any reason to be concerned, however a number of individuals have been wondering what they should do if they receive a suspicious package. According to the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, some characteristics of suspicious packages one should look for are excessive postage, no return address, excessive weight, protruding wires or aluminum foil, ticking sound and among other things, excessive security material such as masking tape or string. Smale said locally, they have not received any specific instructions from Canada Post relating to the anthrax fears but they have been treating it seriously themselves. "Locally, we're following what's going on," she said, adding they are keeping their eyes open for any suspicious packages or residues on mail coming through the Seaforth office. "I haven't received anything from the national level saying we are supposed to do `this,"'this,' or 'this,"' said Smale. Staff 'are washing their hands after sorting mail but are not fearful. The area manager was expected at the Seaforth Post Office yesterday on regular business. "When it's as close as Stratford, I will be questioning him about it," said Smale. If you think you might have received a package containing anthrax, the CDC advises not to shake or empty the package, place the envelope in a container or plastic bag, leave the room and close the door, wash your hands with soap and water, notify the local police, list all people who might have been in contact with the item and give this list to local public health authorities and law enforcement officials. For more information about the incident in Stratford, please call 271-0250. Breaking in Scott Hilgendorff photo A Crimestoppers crew was in Seaforth last Wednesday to film a re-enactment of a break-in that occurred Oct. 4 at Cardno's Mens Wear. More than $14,000 worth of clothing was stolen in an early morning smash and grab. Farmers urged to forge ahead From Page 1 labeled to show less pesticide use and that they are produced in Sweden. "It really built a bond between the producer and the consumer," he said. "I think we have to look at things like that." He suggested a bond like that could help gain support from urban residents when fighting issues currently before the government such as one about labeling food if it does have genetically - modified content. He said a 99 per cent purity level is being considered before a product could be labeled as not having genetically -modified contents. "It's a physical impossibility to guarantee that kind of purity," he said and, as a result, the OFA is lobbying against it, needing support from the greater • population. But he said it also is needed for other ridiculous legislation such as bylaws in the Ottawa/Carleton Region where it is illegal to discharge a firearm, impacting a farmer who may need to fire a gun to ward off or kill predators attacking his livestock. In speaking against it, Wilkinson said, "I flippantly asked why police can -y guns if they aren't allowed to fire them." "We know for sure the challenges arc endless. We know for sure there is battle fatigue in the farm community," he said. But he said that is why they have to work harder to lobby for some relief in the near future. "Don't give up. Pump your kids up. There will be a need for farmers in Ontario," he said. Students can expect suspensions for making `threats' in joking way From Page 1 were laid against the student and that the investigating officer resolved the situation after speaking with the student and his parents. Tessier said students arc forgetting that saying something even jokingly, that conveys a threat to others must now be acted upon immediately by staff under the new Code of Conduct. The code outlines specific policies and procedures that must be followed in an effort to improve student safety. "It's a time where we need to take great care," said Tessier. The code addresses issues that arose from such incidents as the Columbine massacre where 15 students were killed when two students went on a shooting rampage at the Colorado school while a similar shooting spree occurred in Taber, Manitoha, both about two years ago. "1 would hate to overlook something and have someone• hurt because of it," said Tessier of the need to treat any threat seriously. In the Columbine incident, he said looking back. there were many warning signs that the students might lash out but no one took the signs seriously. Now, he said the school must notify police anytime a threat is made regardless of Now Oa liau .Ikeaau4e Up? Warner's Bra Fitting Clinic Saturday, October 20th 11 am - 3•pm how trivial it may seem or if it was said with a smile. He said they can't afford to take the chance of misinterpreting the intent of a smile and must leave it to the police to investigate. "We can't laugh it off when it's other people's safety at risk," he said, adding students are forgetting there arc rules now about what they can say. "They arc forgetting thc times we arc in now and make an utterance that can cost them significantly," said Tessier. "I know 1 have heard some things that really shouldn't have been said," said James Montgomery, co -president of the schools students' council. He said students arc gradually trying to adapt to thc new conduct code, trying to choose their words more carefully. He thinks it is already having a positive impact in The school. "There arc less fights now than I saw last year," he said, adding students seem to be making an effort to get along better. He wasn't aware there had been a situation at the highschool last week and said students haven't been talking about it in the halls. "We arc trying to make sure everyone understands the safety of everyone is our number one concern," he said Tessier.