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Health

H1N1 clinic scheduled today

SUSSEX -- An H1N1 vaccination clinic for adults with chronic respiratory issues will be held today at Sussex Middle School on Bryant Drive. The clinic for this priority group runs from 1:30 to 7 p.m., and will welcome adults with illnesses such as asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and Cystic Fibrosis. As well, the clinic will accept adults with compromised respiratory function due to a physical, neurological or muscular disorder such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis, quadriplegia and paraplegia. People who are not a member of this specific priority group are asked to wait until clinics open up for other priority groups or the general public. For complete clinic listings visit www.gnb.ca/flu or call 1-800-580-0038.

Traffic

Man struck at crosswalk

SUSSEX - A 30-year-old man is in the Saint John Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck crossing the street at a crosswalk in Sussex on Tuesday afternoon. Cpl. Graham Milner of the Sussex RCMP said the accident happened around 4 p.m. as the man was making his way across Maple Avenue in the vicinity of the Tea Room downtown. He was taken to the Sussex Health Centre and later transferred to the Saint John Regional Hospital where he remains. Graham said police are still investigating to determine the cause but it appears at this time that the sun may have obstructed the driver's vision and contributed to the collision.

Delay

Traffic reduced to one lane

SUSSEX - Traffic was reduced to one lane for an hour Tuesday evening as a collision on Highway 1, just west of Norton, was cleaned up. Cpl. Graham Milner of the Sussex RCMP said no one was hurt, except for a deer, when an SUV collided with the animal around 7 p.m. The vehicle was disabled and therefore blocked one lane of the highway until it could be removed.

Christmas

Friday set as parade deadline

SUSSEX - People wishing to enter Sussex's Dec. 5 Santa Claus parade has until Friday to get their float, band or other entry in to the town of Sussex. Registration forms are available on the town's website at www.sussex.ca. The parade will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 5, leaving the Princess Louise Park/8th Hussars area and travelling through town, ending at Wal-Mart.

Theft

Police investigating missing stop sign

HAMPTON - A stop sign on the end of the Passekeag Road is missing, says Hampton RCMP Cpl. Pat Cole. Police are investigating the theft that was reported Monday and ask anyone with information to come forward. "Not only is this a criminal offence, it puts the motoring public at risk as the end of the road comes up quickly where this theft occurred," Cole said.

Parade

Hampton puts call out for more floats

HAMPTON - The town's annual Santa Claus Parade wants more float entries. Individuals, organizations and companies interested in entering a float in the Nov. 28 parade are asked to contact the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce by calling 832-2559 or emailing hacc@nb.nbnet.ca. This year, Santa is making his appearance earlier in the day. The parade, which traditionally was held in the evening, will begin this year at 4 p.m. It also has a new route, starting at Hampton High School and ending at Hampton Elementary School. Other years, it started at the elementary school. The changes were made to accommodate Hampton High's production of Dracula, which is being staged the same evening.

Crafts

No admission to church sale

SUSSEX CORNER - St. John's United Church Centre, Sussex Corner, is holding a Craft Sale on Friday, Nov. 27, from 1 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Quality crafts and home baking will be featured. There is no admission charge and a canteen will be available. Sponsored by the St. John's United Church Men's Group.