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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2016-02-17, Page 1616 News Record • Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Be safe when travelling outside Canada Special to Clinton News Record At this time of year when many consider winter vaca- tions, the Huron County Health Unit reminds resi- dents to be safe when travel- ling in different countries. Many health agencies, including the World Health Organization, the Public Health Agency of Canada and Public Health Ontario are assessing and monitoring the spread of the Zika virus. The Zika virus is spread by certain mosquitoes. Zika has been linked to a cluster of birth defects in Brazil, although no direct causal link has yet been found. "If you plan to travel in areas where the Zika virus is circulating, including parts of South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean, learn the health risks associated with that travel and take measures to prevent mosquito bites," says Dr. Janice Owen, Huron County Acting Medical Officer of Health. "These measures include using approved insect repellent 20 minutes after applying sun- screen, wearing protective clothing and staying in accommodations with mos- quito nets, screened doors and screened windows." If you are pregnant or con- sidering becoming pregnant, and have travel plans to areas where Zika is circulating, talk to your healthcare provider to assess your risk and consider postponing travel. If travel cannot be postponed, then follow strict mosquito bite prevention measures to pro- tect yourself against bites. After returning from travel in areas where Zika is circulat- ing, please see your health care provider if you have symptoms of Zika virus infec- tion. Symptoms can include fever, headache, conjunctivitis (pink eye) and rash, along with joint and muscle pain. The illness is typically mild and lasts only a few days. Imported cases of Zika virus infection may arise in Ontarians returning from travel to countries where Zika virus is circulating. However, local spread of Zika in Ontario is not possible because the types of mosquitoes that spread Zika mosquitoes are not native to Ontario. The province's Aedes species are not known to transmit Zika virus. This situation is a reminder that when you are traveling outside of Canada, it's important to seek out health information about the area you will be traveling to from your healthcare pro- vider, local pharmacist, or a travel clinic. For a list of travel health services that Huron County residents can go to, visit huronhe althunit. ca/travel. clintonnewsrecord.com General Help Wanted General Help Wanted General Help Wanted We are currently accepting resumes for the position of: Accounting/ Costing Manager Applicants require a strong knowledge of cost accounting and financial processes and have advanced skills in excel and accounting software. Experience with Great Plains software would be beneficial as well as knowledge of the construction industry. Qualifications: An Accounting or Business diploma or degree as well as previous supervisory experience. Competitive compensation package including benefits and pension plan. Please drop-off, or fax your resume by March 2, 2016 to: Lavis Contracting Co. Limited 37462A Huron Road R.R. #2 Clinton, ON NOM 1L0 Fax: (519) 482-7886 Email: klavis@lavis.ca ADVERTISE TODAY! 519-482-3443 Thank You Notes ,our/ Thank You Notes TOWNSHEND Thank you to Dr. Seevaratnam, Dr. Ooi and Dr. Sumar, Nurses in ER and First Floor, kitchen, housekeeping and all CPH staff for your excellent care during my hospital stay. Thanks also to the people who helped in so many ways during my illness. I appreciate the visits, calls, cards, food and concern. When it comes to good family, friends and neighbours, I'm a millionaire. Elaine Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. -From a Headstone in Ireland mom'tixa Obituaries Obituaries McDONALD, Rev. Stanley Carl - At Westmount Gardens, London, on Monday, February 8, 2016. Predeceased by his parents Carl and Hilda (Hewitt) McDonald and sisters Grace Coghlin (Norman) and Ruth Earl (Chester). Dear uncle of the late Donald Coghlin (Pat), Dennis Earl (Joan), Murray Coghlin (Barb), Gary Earl (Beth), the late Rick Earl (Susan), Elaine Bell (Kim) and Judy Hackett (Scott). Stan will also be sadly missed by many great and great - great -nieces and nephews. Rev. McDonald was Canadian High Chaplain for Canadian Foresters for 19 years, Canadian Chaplain for the Canadian Games for the Physically Handicapped for 10 years. He served churches in Osage and Regina, Saskatchewan, Londesborough, Hensall and Corunna. After Stan's retirement he was the Minister Emeritus at Siloam United Church for many years. Visitation was on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, 220 St. James St. at Richmond. The funeral service was conducted at Siloam United Church, 1240 Fanshawe Park Road E., London, on Saturday, February 13 at 11 a.m. by The Rev. Dr. Sheila Macgregor and Rev. John Lougheed. Interment at a later date in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel. Memorial contributions to Londesborough, Hensall, Corunna or Siloam United Church would be ii; appreciated. hariiig tales thosewe've ust is' h.ovkr, we °p from really, r 1.-18:11 g them