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Letters of application stating personal background and interest in hospital and health issues should be submitted by March 6, 1998 to: Clinton Public Hospital Nominating Committee c/o Janice Cosgrove, Site Administrator, 98 Shipley St. Clinton, Ontario NOM 1L0 NOTE To be eligible for Board membership, persons must be between 18 and 70 years of age, not be employees or members of Medical/ Dental staff (except as provided under the by-laws) or the immediate family members of an employee or Medical/Dental staff member. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1998. PAGE 7. Flu bug takes bite out of student populations By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff While the flu bug has been taking a bite out of the student population at several Huron County schools, local ones seem to be fighting it off fairly well. Public Health Nurse Shirley Chalmers said that by Friday morn- ing the Health Unit had received calls from eight schools reporting an absentee rate of 10 per cent or above. The highest she said had By Janice Becker Citizen staff As employees strongly press for a decision, Avon Maitland District School Board trustees continue to hear presentations concerning locations for the headquarters. Prior to the Feb. 10 session, appeals had already been heard from Seaforth and Stratford with other opportunities requested. An employee from the former Perth Board of Education spoke to trustees outlining the benefits of keeping the head office in Stratford By Janice Becker Citizen staff Unfinished Huron County Board of Education business caused trou- ble for some trustees of the newly amalgamated Avon Maitland Dis- trict School Board, Feb. 10. When a motion to approve Phase two and three of a renovation pro- ject at Usborne Central Public School went before trustees, Atje Tuyten, trustee for Stratford, want- ed an explanation why more money was going into a school with a low student population. Usbome has a capacity rating of 61 per cent of Ministry of Educa- tion standards while the optimum level is over 80 per cent. Director of Education Paul Car- roll said the work was being done because there is a plan to realign boundaries between Usborne and Exeter Public School, which is at 89 per cent. Usborne is also receiving requests for junior kindergarten admissions from residents in Kirk- ton, in the West Perth district, said Superintendent of Corporate Oper- ations and Information Technology, Janet Baird-Jackson. Carroll also indicated a continued growth in the population at Exeter Public School, as seen in recent years. When asked why the renovation was needed, Carroll said the work on the library area to make it acces- sible to the public was needed as Usborne is to be one of two sites in Huron County used as a pilot loca- tion for TVO virtual school. "We hoped the library would serve as a model for distance edu- cation," he said. Trustee for Perth East, Wendy Anderson questioned Baird-Jack- son on the tendering of a $218, 915 project in November, before the election. "I am curious about the timing (of approval of the project) at what was probably the last board meet- ing of the Huron County board." been 25 per cent, while the biggest impact seemed to be in the centre of the county. Brussels Public School has remained below the Ministry's 10 per cent guideline. Blyth said they were moderately above, while Wal- ton reported it was at 10 per cent, but that that was an improvment. At Grey on Friday the numbers were good, but by Monday the rs had increased significantly. "It seems to keep coming and going," said Grey Secretary Jennifer or, as a second less desirable solu- tion, a headquarters in Mitchell. A few of the factors to be consid- ered for site selection, according to Nora Darlington, an accounting clerk with the board, included the long-standing tradition of a school board office in Stratford; the 55 employees who now work and live in or near the community; the ten- dency to locate headquarters in larger centres; easy access to high- ways, police, fire and hospital ser- vice; facilities available due to the Stratford Festival and a larger employment pool. In rebutting the Seaforth sugges- After questioning the level of spending, Baird-Jackson explained that only $44,903 had been spent in the first phase (below the $50,000 pre-election limit) and that permis- sion was now being sought for phase two and three. Anderson said she would not support the motion because of (spending) constraints placed on other schools. Wood would not support the ren- ovation work because of Usbome's population, stating "Seaforth Dis- trict High School is being consid- ered for closure and it is at 67 per cent capacity." The motion to complete the work was approved, seven to two. Jim Gregus Construction Ltd., will finish the project for $175,296. Cochrane. They come back and in a few days they're home again." At Hullett on Friday, 19 of the 235 children were home sick. Monday East Wawanosh report- ed that the number of absentees had increased from the previous week to a total of 25 out of the 180 student population. An investigation after reports began coming in concluded that the problem has been Influenza A, said Chalmers. "This is a little more serious than a typical cold virus, Lion, Darlington said there was a concern for employees driving on busy, winter roads; travel time and cost and vehicle maintenance and consideration for the "loyal, long- standing, hardworking employees" in Stratford. Slie expressed particular concern for those who do not now drive to work. Stating that Clinton employees would have an equal concern for driving to Stratford, she put forth the Mitchell suggestion. Darlington suggested Upper Thames Elementary students be moved to Mitchell District High School and Mitchell Public School Students to Upper Thames, thereby leaving Mitchell Public empty for a board office. Clinton staff would drive 33 km. while Stratford people would travel 22km. The option of satellite locations was also considered. Clinton Reeve Carol Mitchell and Deputy-Reeve David Jewitt also made a presentation to the board on behalf of Clinton. They pointed out many of the same factors, saying Clinton had had a board office for 27 years and was a steady source of employment for the area. In his presentation, Jewitt listed Clinton advantages such as high- way accessibility, locations such as Town Hall for special functions, wheelchair accessibility, central to which is why we recommend high risk people be vaccinated each fall." Symptoms of influenza A are fever, headache, muscle soreness, sore throat, cough and in the case of young children, nausea and vomiting. The best way to keep the virus from spreading is for those affected to stay home. "You can begin spreading the flu for five days after the symptoms begin so at the first signs you should stay home." Huron County, minimal renova- tions for satellite office, numerous support services such as restau- rants, conference and banquet facil- ities, partnerships with local organizations and communication network. Pat Taylor, a member of the Clin- ton board office staff, made a pre- sentation on their behalf, asking for a speedy decision so that lives could be settled. Clinton Mayor Ron MacKay added his support in a letter to the board. When asked by Ray Ford, trustee for Stratford, why employees would like a quick solution while others in the community are asking the board to slow down, Taylor said this issue needs to be settled so staff can feel like one (unit) and other, more important issues can be dealt with. The site review committee, con- sisting of Leslie Wood, trustee for West Perth, Perth East and St. Marys, and Colleen Schenk, trustee for Northeast Huron, are still gath- ering input to be considered. For some, Influenza A can be potentially serious. "When you become ill the immune system runs down and you can become suscep- tible to other infections. Even peo- ple who have been vaccinated can still catch the virus, just not as severe. That's why it's important to stay home." 7.ustees debate school renovation Clinton adds its bid for board office