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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2009-12-02, Page 1Week 49-Vol.005 PM40064683R07605 www.seaforthhuronexpositoncom • Line-ups common at 1-11N1 clinics in Huron Susan Hundertmark 411111E1111W So many people had lined up for the H1N1 vaccination last Monday at the Seaforth arena that the clinic, scheduled for 3-7 p.m.Pbegan at 2 p.m. "We had a fantastic turn- out in S9aforth and we had to turn away quite a few at • the end of the clinic because we ran out of H1N1 vaccina- tions," said Christina Taylor, public health manager for the Huron County Health Unit. Taylor said 500 H1N1 shots and 200 seasonal flu shots were given at the Seaforth clinic, where a line contin- ued out the door and into the parking lot after the vaccina- tions ran out. See HEALTH, Page 3 Santa Claus Is corning...The Seafotth Santa Claus parade on Friday night thew crowds up and down Main .Stivo„firei • FINE fteinuRE • FtooR Comma • Miffnums Box Furniture & Floor Coverings 20 liter St SEAMICIII (519) 527-0680 WW94110XFMNITURLCA Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 Susan Hundertmark photo Seaforth Hospital Auxiliary president Frances Teatero points out the sparkling Tree of Lights after it is lit at the hospital on Sunday night to Leah and Max Partridge, of Seaforth. Christmas Bureau, food bank expecting more demand this year • Susan Hundertmark 411111111111111.11111. Using the continued increasing demand at the Seaforth and Area Food Banks as their guide, this year's Seaforth Christ- mas Bureau organizers are expecting an increased demand for help this Christ- mas. And, Anne Middegaal and Catherine Melady are also hoping that the challeng- es of the recession will not prevent Sea - forth residents from being as generous as they usually are. "It's not a healthy economic climate but we know the people in Seaforth are very generous," says Melady. "Any help will be appreciated," says See NINETY, Page 6 $1.25 gst included 1 Help is there for struggling farmers and the unemployed Dan Schwab 41111111=1111. Help is available. That's the message represen- tatives from Huron County's top two industries are giving people who've lost their jobs or are struggling in the agriculture or manufacturing business. Wayne Black, president of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture, contacted Chris Meier, president of the Huron Manufacturing Association, to put together a media release noting that the two industries are facing similar economic challenges and both farmers and manufacturing workers are feeling stressed. As the holiday season ap- proaches, the unemployed are at risk of becoming depressed, Black says. He and Meier sent out the media release to local newspa- pers and a Wingham radio sta- tion, identifying practical ways of coping with job-related pres- sures. "People have to understand it's not their fault," Black says. "And with Christmas coming, some people are getting de- pressed because they feel the need to buy gifts and they are struggling. The banks are pres- suring them quite hard right now." Black says he's heard from some farmers that their banks are suggesting foreclosure. He says others have given up See HOTLINES, Page 6 •