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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-08-03, Page 8Wednesday,August 3, 2005 Exeter Times–Advocate 7 Thanks for involvement Dear Editor: The United Way was thrilled to be involved in the first annual Warden's Walk, lead by Warden Doug Layton, held on June 23. Warden Layton demonstrates that walking is a great way for everyone to get out and get active. This event was a fantastic opportunity to be outdoors and enjoy the scenic views from the Boardwalk in Goderich. We are very pleased with the participation of various students and educators from across the county in this event geared to kicking off an active summer Certainly we were delighted to see the many municipal leaders that were able to join the walkers at elementary schools in their communities. Thank you to the Huron Health Unit, the YMCA of Goderich Huron and espe- cially Warden Layton for your enthusiastic involvement in this first annual event. Next year we hope to see even more participation! Sincerely, KIMBERLY PAYNE Executive Director Huron United Way Extra hour may be a good thing Dear Editor: The U.S. government is likely to pass a bill to extend daylight saving time this summer. The change would mean Americans set their clocks back a month later, the last sunday of November, and set them forward a month earlier, the first Sunday of March. If the U.S. makes this change, Canada would likely have to follow suit due to cross-border business and transport schedules. An important U.S. study suggests that full year daylight saving time would reduce pedestrian fatalities by 13 per cent of all pedestrian fatalities in the 5:00- 10:00 a.m. and in the 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. time periods. Motor vehicle occupant fatalities would be reduced by three per cent during the same time periods. American proponents of the time change say their country could save at least on per cent on its energy bills. They foresee other benefits such as a reduction in crime and traffic fatal- ities in addition to extending the "feel" of summer. The fact is, there are more pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the latter part of the afternoon and during the fall and early winter. A Transport Canada report on pedestrian fatalities and injuries show the greatest number of fatalities occurred between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., while injuries peaked between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The report suggests this time -related profile is due to the shortening of daylight hours during the last three months of the year. From a safety perspective, an extra hour of daylight in the afternoon may be a good thing. Sincerely EMILE-J. THERIEN President Canada Safety Council / Leto ttth erse Editor It's `Magic Mountain' time EXETER — The summer is just flying by! We are half way through our program and still have loads of fun planned for the rest of the summer. Our trips have been successful — we had a blast at East Park Golf Gardens, and are excited about our upcoming trips in August. We have a camping trip planned Aug. 11-12, as well as a trip to Fleetway Bowling and the Boys and Girls Club Aug. 18. Once again, if you are interested in sending your child on a trip, contact us at 235-2361. Trips have been filling fast so book soon! The week of Aug. 8-12 is our `Magic Mountain' theme. We will be doing many exciting activities including making a giant cardboard Magic Kingdom and creating chocolate treats. MAGGIE MILLER EXETER PLAYGROUND LEADER Reminders Children need to bring their bathing suits and towels everyday. There will be no scheduled Playground in the Ag Building Aug. 11-12 and 18 due to trips scheduled for those days. Hospital Happenings Let's Swing for the Good ofYour Health EXETER —We are in the process of developing our "South Huron Hospital's 1st Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament". This event will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at the Ironwood Golf Club. Many letters have been sent out to local businesses and suppliers for sponsorship as well as prizes/gift certificates and items for our "goodie bags". The response has been great! ! If you wish to sponsor a hole or donate a prize, please contact Elaine Keller - (519) 235-2700 ext. 253. The entry fee for golf is $125.00 (portion of this amount is tax deductible). This will include golf and 1/2 of a golf cart, reception, dinner, competitions and many door prizes. We are planning on holding a silent and live auc- tion as well as "hole events" in which you will have the opportunity to participate. Cost for the dinner/banquet only is set at $40.00 - limited supply of spaces! If anyone is interested in forming a team, please contact Sherri Harrison at 235- 2700 for a Registration Form. Please register early for the event so you won't be disappointed. The deadline for registration (along with payment) is fast approach- ing. OUTH URON OSPITAL SSOCIATION Possible fish kill near Clandeboye Submitted by the ABCA EXETER — Staff from the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) visited the site of a suspected fish kill last month on the Little Ausable River near Clandeboye. A neighbour noticed dead fish at the site on the evening of Tues. July 19 and reported it to the Ministry of Environment and the ABCA. The conservation authority attended the site to determine if the affected fish were species at risk. "If anyone sees some- thing that might affect fish they are advised to contact the Ministry of the Environment as soon as possible," says Mari Veliz of the ABCA. Under the Fish Habitat Compliance Protocol (Fisheries and Oceans Canada) the Ontario Ministry of Environment (MOE) is the primary responding agency to most potential pollution occur- rences affecting fish habi- tat. The MOE "prohibits dis- charge into waters of sub- stance that may impair water quality" under the Ontario Water Resources Act. It also "requires every- one to report spills and those who have control of a pollutant that is spilled to do everything that is practical to prevent, elimi- nate and ameliorate the adverse effects and to restore the natural envi- ronment" under the Environmental Protection Act.The MOE also enforces pollution prevention provi- sions of the federal Fisheries Act. Conservation Authorities work cooperatively with the Ministry of the Environment with on-site inspections, confirmation of spills and monitoring. Anyone who sees a sus- pected environmental spill can phone 1-800-265- 3783 (Huron) or the MOE environmental spills reporting centre at 1-800- 268-6060. Capsule Comments by Ernie Miatello Diphtheria, a serious bacterial disease of the respiratory tract and once a major killer of children, was first named in 1826. The name is from the Greek word meaning parchment, describing the yellow -grey appearance of the throat. Diphtheria is seldom seen today due to effective immunization programs. Finland is one of the largest per capita users of coffee in the world. Finns drink 5.3 cups per day for every man, woman and child. In Canada, that number is 1.8 cups per day. We've had medications to treat anxiety and agitation for many years. But the very first one discovered for that purpose was bromide, discovered in 1860. It's not used today due to better and safer drugs for that purpose. Glucosamine is often used by people with osteoarthritis to control pain. The dose is usually 500 mg 3 x daily and it can help and side effects are minimal. However, if you don't experience any improvement after 8-10 weeks, you should consider stopping it. Huron Apothecary Ltd. Phone 235-1982, 440 Main St. Exeter PHARM ASSIST (J� "YOUR HEALTH CARE PHARMACY" �J Tiu.JElaztoaa In this game there are no opponents. Only friends. In a non-competitive environment kids can truly enjoy learning how to play soccer. After all, when you don't keep score, everybody wins. That's why your local Tim Hortons is proud to support Timbits Minor Soccer in Exeter. The first goal is having fun.