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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2003-12-03, Page 22 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, DECEMBER 3,, 2003 The Seaforth Lions Club would like to thank all of those who participated in the Seaforth Santa Claus Parade on November 28th. Special thanks to: Municipality of Huron East Seaforth Agricultural Society Seaforth BIA Merchants Trailcorp Inc. • CORRECTION NOTICE PLEASE NOTE: The expiry date for all of the coupons found on Herbal Magic's back page ad in the Stratford & Area Christmas Gift Guide, inserted in today's paper, should read EXPIRES DECEMBER 17, 2003. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. VVc,ie,t-t is/1and NJ tih iticin (,t:ntr•cs. www.herbalmagic.ca 684 Ontario St, Stratford • 273-6868 One Location Only at the Swiss Chalet Plaza News Extra flu shot clinics held today to combat low participation in Huron From Pogo 1 particularly for children. While there are no cases of flu reported yet in Huron County, Perth County is starting to show signs of the flu and confirmed cases have been reported in London - Middlesex and Grey -Bruce. In the Peterborough area, three flu deaths have been reported, including one child. Four children have died in Colorado and five in Britain from the A Fujian flu. Dr. Henning says that of the children, aged 21 months to 15 years, who have died from the flu this year, she has not heard of any of them suffering from immuno- compromising conditions. "It's primarily the healthy who have gotten sick and a lot have no underlying condition to explain the death," she said. "Some of the saddest days of my life are those when I've had to sign the death certificate of a child." Dr. Henning said she also concerned that because of the DON'T FORGET Use 2003 Health Plan Benefits before Christmas arid treat yourself to better health. 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There are high rates of hospitalization among children which are as great as among the elderly and a large number of ear infections related to the flu," she said. Tamblyn added that children are the ones likely to spread flu throughout their families. "And, the timing this year will proceed to spoil everyone's holiday plans so that's one more reason to get a flu shot," she said. Clinics will be held tonight at F.E. Madill in Wingham and at South Huron District High School in Exeter from 4 to 8 p.m. And, while an extra clinic was held in Goderich last night at Goderich District Collegiate Insitute, Henning said the health unit will meet the community need if the demand continues for immunization. As well, flu shots will continue to be offered during the afternoon at the health unit in Clinton between 1:15 and 4:15 p.m. and at family doctors' offices. Attendance at the four flu clinics at Seaforth Community Hospital has increased slightly to 900 from close to 800 last year, making Seaforth one of the few flu shot clinics in Huron County with an increase. "There's no predicting attendance but we're really pleased the numbers are up a little," said Mary Cardinal, site leader at SCH. "People in general are very busy, tired and stressed at this time of year and a flu shot is just one more way to look after yourself." Trust vacancies expected to be advertised to interested citizens From Page 1 • coincided with the term of the municipal council. McLachlan says appointments made to the trust for the next term of council will be made for six years, since Ross's term will be up in three years. Since the municipal election, members of the trust include Ross, Steffler and Seaforth Coun. Lou Maloney along with the four vacancies. A six-page bylaw outlining the objectives and purpose of the trust fund says the members will hold three-year terms coincident with the term of the municipal council, except for two members, who will hold six-year terms to ensure continuity. However, during the second term, the agreement flips the three and six year appointments with three members appointed for six years and two for three years. McLachlan says in -coming Mayor Joe Seili is currently looking at the trust agreement and those who have applied to be appointed. He adds that the trust vacancies will likely be advertised, the way they were the first time, to give members of the public a chance to apply as well. McLachlan says he is not yet aware of any deadline for the trust vacancies to be filled. Removing hydro cap hurts local farms and greenhouses, say owners From Page 1 unsustainable," stated Bonnett in the press release. "We agree that the price be regulated to avoid chaos and price spikes that ran rampant under earlier spot price marketing. But farmers genuinely cannot afford an increase in power costs at this time." OFA and OFVGA, in a presentation to the Minister, called for a realistic rate based on the actual cost of power used by agriculture and other identifiable sectors. The presentation noted that farms use most of their electricity needs at lower cost, off-peak times. "The government's decision has very little to do with conservation improving the supply and flow of electricity," said Vincent. "We're always looking for ways to conserve energy. As a dairy farmer, we use electricity for milking and cleaning equipment and our hot water heater which is being maxed out to get up to 160 degrees." Bonnett stated in the press release each 0.1 ccnt increase costs agriculture $3.5 million at a time when net income is falling. Murray Porteous, chair of the OFVGA, stated in the release that challenges in agriculture arc always present, but this year has been a particularly difficult one in terms of issues, problems, and crisis across the industry. "This is a huge blow to agriculture. Hydro is an essential component in agriculture, utilized by farms across the province for a variety of needs — greenhouse operation, cold stage, livestock (either heating lighting), or just the everyday function of maintaining a business," stated Porteous in the press. release. "We fought long and hard to ensure that agriculture was and should remain as small businesses when determining future rates and this decision takes none of that into account." Marie Van Dorp, co-owner of Plant Paradise in Vanastra, said the hydro increases are making it difficult for their business to stay open year round or at all. "We are the forgotten agricultural business but this increase will affect us a great deal. We use a lot of hydro. We have to keep our temperatures up as they are required for the plants, there is no other way around it," she said. The annual perennial grower said their 25 greenhouses use electricity for ventilation, lighting and hot water heaters. Van Dorp said although using gas is an option, gas prices do not help to save money. "I wouldn't have expected the government not to remove the cap on our hydro rates but all they have done is increase the rates. No one has thought of ways to help conserve energy," said Van Dorp. "This is just another broken promise by the Ontario government." Both the OFA and the OFVGA are seeking a joint meeting with Duncan and Steve Peter, minister of Agriculture, to discuss future options for the sector and its farmers. The Municipality of Central Huron is pleased to announce the start of weekly recycling in our rural areas. Starting December 8th 2003. This will include the residents of the former Goderich Township and Mullett Township areas. "Originally the cap was supposed to be revenue neutral, which is it isn't. Now we are only adding to that portion on your bill that says stranded debt," said Carol Mitchell, Huron -Bruce MPP and Assistant Minister of Agriculture. Mitchell, who is concerned about farmers and lower income families, said she knows there will be problems with the hydro increases, but is confident they can work through them. She said the government is planning to look at smart meters and renewable energy sources. Mitchell added that she feels the new prices are somewhat positive because they will encourage people to conserve energy to stay under 750 kilowatt hour. "It's like buying groceries on your credit card that you can't afford," said Mitchell. "Sure it's cheaper now, but soon the bills will start rolling in." with files from Jennifer Hubbard Brussels man charged with assault Huron OPP A 35 -year-old Brussels man was charged with assault causing bodily harm after his 31=year-old wife required medical attention following an argument in their King Street home on Nov. 27. Officers responded to the call and took the man into custody fora bail hearing. The charges involve three other assaults along with the charge of. assault causing bodily harm. The man is scheduled to attend court in Goderich. Correction An error occurred in last week's Huron Expositor regarding three storefronts given a facelift. The article should have read that Tony Arts Financial Group and Hearts and Flowers are located at 15 Main St.