The Citizen, 2003-07-23, Page 1Serving the communities of Blyth and Brussels and northern Huron County
Volume 19 No. 29 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 75 Cents (70c + 5c gst)
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On July 15 at approximately 3:30
p.m. OPP were contacted over a
single’ vehicle crash on London
Road, |ust south of Blyth.
A citizen stated the vehicle had
started on fire. The ambulance,
local fire department and officers
arrived within minutes.
A 16-year-old female had been
travelling on London Road in a blue
1993 Nissan Axxess station wagon
with two dogs. When the vehicle
touched the shoulder of the road she
overcorrected going into a skid, and
entereo the ditch rolling a few
times.
The teen was taken to Clinton
Public Hospital where she was
treated tor minor injuries and
released. One of the dogs died.
During the investigation it was
learned that the girl was not to be
driving the vehicle since it had only
been bought the day before. Also
she was unlicensed.
She has been charged with two
traffic offences plus a criminal
matter of taking motor vehicle
without consent.
She will attend court in
September 2003.
‘Citizen’ closes for
summer holidays
Summertime and the living is
easy. Or at least it will be soon for
those of us at The Citizen.
The staff will be taking a holiday
so there will be no issue of the paper
on Aug. 6. Anyone interested in
publicizing an event or news tor that
week will need to submit it for
Community spirit
The bleachers at the Brussels Ball Park were full on Saturday when the 1997 Tigers took on the 2003 Tigers for the John W.
Lowe fastball challenge. Many spectators stood around the fence in the outfield and enjoyed a different angle of the game. A
challenge was placed at the beginning of the game for Gary Pipe to hit an over-the-fence homerun. If he did, there would be an
additional $100 donation. He accomplished that goal in the fifth inning. All the money raised at the game went to a trust fund for
John’s daughter, Skylar, (sarah Mann photo)
Dead crow tests positive
A crow has tested positive for
West Nile Virus (WNv) in Huron
County.
The crow was picked up by the
Huron County Health Unit on July 4
north-east of Bayfield in Goderich
Twp. In 2002, the first positive crow
in Huron County was collected on
July 19.
The health unit urges the public to
continue to report dead crows to the
health unit office.
Dr. Beth Henning, medical officer
of health said, “that while there is no
evidence of WNv in the mosquito
population to date, it is essential that
people use personal protective
measures against WNv”: There is no
method of controlling the mosquito
population that will completely
eliminate the risk of being bitten.
“Wear light-coloured clothing,
long-sleeved shirts, long pants, sock
inclusion in next week’s (July 30)
issue.
The Brussels office will be closed
from 2 p.m. July 28 until Aug. 11 at
10 a.m.
The Blyth office will close July 29
at 5 p.m. to re-open Aug. 11 at 9
a.m.
and shoes when outdoors in the
evening or early morning.”
If you choose to use an insect
repellent, use a repellent that
contains DEET, being sure to read,
understand and follow label
instructions carefully.
The health unit would like to
stress that the virus has not been
detected to date in mosquitoes,
horses or humans within Huron
County. The Health Unit in
partnership with the Huron County
West Nile advisory committee is
continuing surveillance efforts,
which include gathering information
Late corn
Though heat over the past couple
weeks has boosted corn growth,
different planting times and
conditions are showing.
According to agronomist Dave
Townsend, corn planted early in the
southern part of the county is
looking good, but fields planted in
late May or early June are behind by
more than 200 heat units.
North of Hensail, the corn crops
are in good condition, but
approximately a week behind in
growth, he said.
Cooler weather in recent days has
slowed growth and it is likely the
total heat units will be behind those
of 2001 and 2002, said Townsend.
Though some varieties are behind in
about the type of mosquitoes and
their breeding sites in this area.
West Nile virus is spread to
humans through the bite of an
infected mosquito. Mosquitoes get
the virus by feeding on infected
birds. The virus is not passed from
person to person or from bird to
person.
The majority of people (80 per
cent) who are infected will
experience no symptoms. Those
who become ill usually experience
mild flu-like symptoms. Rarely will
people infected with the virus
become seriously ill. It is also
behind in
growth, he expects them to catch up
and perform as expected.
Some problems are beginning to
show such as field compaction,
herbicide drift, com borers, slow
growth and weed escapes.
Corn planted in wet soil is
showing signs of sidewall and root
zone compaction, said Townsend.
These fields are very uneven and the
last period of hot, dry weather
resulted m stress due to lack of nodal
development.
Glyphosate drift at low levels can
stunt corn as well as turn new and
emerging leaves yellow-white and
cause some purpling on the edges.
Townsend expects herbicide drift
to be an increasing problem with the
for WNv
important to “drain the rain” to
reduce mosquito-breeding areas.
Remove or change all standing
water around your home or business
by turning over or removing
containers that hold water such as
tires, recycle boxes and pool covers,
and change the water in birdbaths
every few days.
For more information about West
Nile virus or to report a dead crow,
contact the health unit at 519-482-
3416 or if calling long distance, dial
1-877-837-6143. Check out the
website at
www.huroncounty.ca/healthunit
heat units
increase in glyphosate-tolerate
crops.
First generation corn borer
damage has been discovered in non-
Bt fields.
Weed escape is being seen in
several fields, though Townsend said
there is no need for concern if the
corn canopy closes before the weeds
can compete. “If the weeds are as
high as the corn at this time of the
year, there will be yield loss and
concerns for the crop.”
Townsend said farmers should be
watching for the flowering dates
over the next couple weeks. “It is
critical over the next two to three
weeks, that we have moisture and
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