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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-03-23, Page 1010 Exeter Times–Advocate Wednesday, March 23, 2005 Farming conservationists honoured byABCA Paul Hodgins accepts the Conservationist of the Year Award from Teresa Ondrejicka, chair of the ABCA. (photo/Stephanie Mandziuk) Get your free MenC shot CLINTON — Youth can now be protected against the most common cause of meningitis outbreaks in their age group, by a vac- cine publicly funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care. The Huron County Health Unit is offering the free Meningococcal Type C conjugate vaccine (the MenC shot) to all Grade 7 students and youth aged 15 to 19 years. The Health Unit will provide the MenC shot at school clinics between March 21 and April 29th. The MenC shot provides greater than 92 to 97 per cent protection against the bacteria that accounts for the largest number of meningococcal meningitis outbreaks in Canada. Meningococcal disease can be treated with antibi- otics, but unfortunately five to 15 per cent who become ill with meningitis infection will die. The death rates tend to be higher in the adolescent age group during out- breaks. The Peterborough County Health Unit con- firmed recently that Meningococcal Type C was the cause of the tragic death of a Sir Sanford Fleming College student earlier in March. The bacterium that causes type C meningitis is spread by contact with saliva from an infected person. The meningitis bacteria can cause serious infections of the blood as well as meningitis. Symptoms of meningitis infection include fever, a severe headache, a stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes a rash. The MenC shot is your best protection against this serious disease. The Huron County Health Unit urges all youth in the target age group to get their MenC shot. For more information about the MenC shot, meningo- coccal disease or the free clinics, contact the Health Unit at 482-3416, or if calling long distance, dial 1-877-837-6143. James says ... Deacon Flooring has expanded to serve Grand Bend and area! The Leader in... SHOP AT HOME DOUG SMAILL 521-4217 in Grand Bend & area Specializing in: • Carpet • Durafloor • Vinyl • Hardwood • Ceramic • Area Rugs • Laminates DEACON Otoi $54900 Completely Installed With Premium Padding!! (up to 216 sq. ft.) LOORING Shop At Home CARPET WOOD FLO. S & CERAMIC IFC. 870 -RUGS 7ORUGS (7847) EXCLUSIVE SHOP AT HOME SERVICE By Stephanie Mandziuk TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — When it comes to farming, Vic and Paul Hodgins of Shadyside Farms have always been concerned about the envi- ronment. In 1988, with the help of the Ministry of Natural Resources, they planted 18 acres of Norway Spruce at the back of one of their farms in Biddulph Township. A spring forms a little creek through the middle of their land and it winds its way to the Ausable River. In 1992 a variety of POLICE BRIEF Thief likely used hidden keys SOUTH HURON — Sometime during the night of March 10 a vehicle was stolen from a garage on Mount Carmel Road in South Huron. Police say the truck was unlocked and the keys were hidden inside. The vehicle is a sil- ver/blue 1994 GMC pickup. It has Ontario plates: 598- 6MF. If you have any information that can help police in their investigation call the Exeter OPP or Crimestoppers. trees (cedar, white pine, locusts, walnut, spruce, white ash) and shrubs were planted on 12 acres near the front of the farm on both sides of the creek. This time, the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority was involved in the effort. Another planting project will soon be underway. By the end of this spring, about 35 acres will have been planted into 20,000 trees overs 16 years. Shadyside Farms and owners Vic and Paul Hodgins have been recog- nized for their conserva- tion efforts by the ABCA. On March 17, druing the ABCA's Annual Partners and Awards Meeting, Paul Hodgins was presented with a print by Michele Clarkson: Silent Passage - Mallards. A tree will also be plant- ed in the Hodgins' honour at an Ausable Bayfield Commemorative Wood site of their choice. MUNICIPALITY OF BLUEWATER HAYFIELD - HAY - HENSALL - STANLEY - ZURICH 2001 STRATEGIC PLAN PUBLIC MEETING The Municipality of Bluewater is developing its first Strategic Plan. In January and February, a series of community focus )groups and other research was completed and became the basis for developing the draft Bluewater Strategic Plan. Municipal Council will be hosting a public meeting on Saturday, April 16th from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Stanley Complex in Varna for residents to hear about the plan and provide their input. All residents are invited. The Strategic Plan establishes the key priorities that the municipality will be considering for the next three to five years. It is a significant directional plan and the input of the residents is important in finalizing the Strategic Plan for Bluewater. Copies of the draft Strategic Plan are available from the municipal office in Zurich. Additionally, copies of the Background Research Report and the draft Strategic Plan are available on the municipality's website: www.town. b l u ewate r. o n. ca For further information, contact Janisse Zimmerman, Clerk - Administrator at 236-4351 ext 231. Came and See our GREAT selection of assorted books —gF o OF lebrAing the W' id�ym. Fuu curl Freecbr Miillae . 1..ee, Mothers 0 toDaughters TIMES ADVOCATE 424 Main St. Exeter, ON NoM iS6 23 5-1 331 books for all ages