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Flu clinics going ahead as scheduled Government cancels suspension of Novartis influenza vaccine BY TIMES STAFF
Flu clinics are set to begin in Greater Trail on Friday on the heels of Health Canada’s announcement that it has rescinded the suspension of the Novartis influenza vaccine. Health Canada announced Wednesday that Novartis-made vaccines have been approved for use in Canada and Europe after an investigation of one batch in Europe. B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall said the suspension was precautionary and related to effectiveness, and there is no safety concern. Earlier this week, Interior Health issued a press release advising the public that the clinics will continue as scheduled using its primary vaccine product Vaxigrip. The first local flu clinic will be held on Friday at the Rossland Miner’s Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Next week Trail will host a clinic on Nov. 7 at the Cominco Gym from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other clinics in Trail will be held on Nov. 14 at the Kiro Wellness Centre from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Nov. 28 at Kiro from 9 a.m. to noon. A third clinic at the Kiro centre will be held Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children’s second immunizations will be made by appointment. There will be one clinic at the Fruitvale Hall on Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. To 4 p.m. In its press release, Interior Health explained that Novartis products “comprise less than 10 per cent of the vaccine supply.” For more information on the influenza vaccine and to find a flu clinic near you visit www.interiorhealth.ca/FluClinics.
Trail market heads indoor on Friday BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
Trail’s outdoor market is making its move to inside the Cominco Gym, with the transition being put to the test this Friday. The vendors will set up in the morning, and be ready to display their wares from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. “The transition has been easy as the outdoor market grew with vendors and attendance,” said Eleanor Gattafoni Robinson.
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Second year student, Corey Comeau preps for lunch service in the renovated kitchen of the Greater Trail Community Centre.
Kitchen upgrades served up in GTCC BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
The Senior Citizens Association Branch 47 in Trail recently unveiled a newly renovated kitchen in the Greater Trail Community Centre. The original kitchen, which has been in use for over 20 years, received a muchneeded upgrading at the beginning of October. “The kitchen wasn’t really designed for what we are using it for now,” said Geoff Tellier, chef instructor at Selkirk College’s Trail campus. Since the renovations, which included a new stove and cabinets, the kitchen has been running more efficiently. “The kitchen just feels better, cleaner and brighter, and like a new start,” said Tellier. “In the old kitchen the ovens weren’t regulating properly and need fixing on an ongoing basis, so it’s been great with new
ovens.” The kitchen project was made possible with funding from the Columbia Basin Trust, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, and the Senior Citizen Association. The seniors association rents the space to the college for the food services program, which operates Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The program is focused on transitional and life skills training in the hospitality industry. “Every one has worth, sometimes it just takes a little longer,” explained Tellier. “Given time to finish, my students will start it, get it, finish it, and gain self confidence and self esteem,” There may be 12 to 16 students in the fast paced kitchen daily, depending on the cooking challenge. The students are also taught catering menus when they host various
groups, such as the Trail Association for Community Living, Canadian Institute for the Blind, and the Stroke Recovery members The program offers a short order menu from grill cheese to hot roast beef, but the major focus is on a fresh soup and daily special. Average daily seatings serve 30 to 40 people, although during holidays, the turkey dinners have brought in over 80 diners. “Generally, $6 will get you a cup of coffee and a great meal,” said Tellier. Tellier has been running the food services program for 16 years. He is a journeyman in the trade, and cooking since 1978. “I started cooking fish and chips in White Rock down on the strip.” he laughed. The kitchen is open for service Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
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