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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-12-19, Page 1818 Times–Advocate Wednesday, December 19, 2007 Zurich boy speaks at Ottawa seminar OTTAWA — Seven-year-old Cole Martin of Zurich has returned home from The War Amps 2007 Ontario Child Amputee (CHAMP) Seminar in Ottawa where he carried on the Association's long tradi- tion of "amputees helping amputees." Seminars provide informa- tion on the latest develop- ments in artificial limbs, advice on issues such as teas- ing, staring and future inde- pendence, and a forum to share concerns. Champs develop a "Winner's Circle" philosophy of overcoming their amputation and living life to the fullest. Cole is missing both feet. He and his brother, Noah, were featured in the Times - Advocate in June for their skating success. In the artificial limb session in Ottawa, Champs demon- strate their recreational limbs and devices. Cole showed his artificial legs, which have a Spongebob Squarepants design, and his "stubbies," which he uses for soccer. War Amps CEO and CHAMP founder Cliff Chadderton says seminars are invaluable to young amputees. "We war amputees call CHAMP the one good thing that came out of the war and, through seminars, we continue the formula of experienced amputees helping new ones that has proven successful for us for nearly 90 years," he says. A real CHAMP — Zurich's Cole Martin, seven, recently returned from a War Amps Ontario Child Amputee (CHAMP) seminar in Ottawa where he spoke about his arti- ficial legs, seen above, which have a Spongebob Squarepants design on them. (photo/submitted) The War Amps is funded solely through the Key Tag and Address Label Service and receives no government grants. For information, use E -ZEE ACCESS: call toll free 1-800-250-3030 or visit www. waramps. ca Flu shot numbers low HURON — The Huron County Health Unit is concerned about the low number of people getting the flu shot this year. Even though influen- za is already present in Ontario, it is not too late to be immunized. Medical Officer of Health Beth Henning says numbers are generally low across the county. She says the Health Unit is particularly concerned that health care institutions are reporting low coverage rates for health care providers. "It is critically important for health care providers to get the flu shot to protect their own health and the health of the clients they serve. Like washing hands, it's a way of ensur- ing infection is not spread. An indi- vidual can spread the influenza virus for 48 hours before personally expe- riencing symptoms." Henning says earlier reports that this year's vaccine is a poor match were premature. "This year's influenza vaccine is expected to be a good match. It would be unfortunate if earlier reports suggesting other- wise is the reason people are not getting their flu shot." Henning goes on to say that it's not too late to get a flu shot this year. While the community flu shot clin- ics are over, people can ask their health care provider for the free flu shot. 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