Free range Turkeys out and about on Garcia street, poultry workers are considered at risk for the flu and qualify for free flu clinics. Photo KDG

Free range Turkeys out and about on Garcia street, poultry workers are considered at risk for the flu and qualify for free flu clinics.
Photo KDG

The public health people are offering flu shots to those at risk on November 5th, 10 AM -5PM at the Merritt civic center..This is the last opportunity for this clinic as a previous day on October 29th precedes this, at the 1950 Mamette Avenue location. There is a catch up clinic at the Public health Center 3451 Voght street, December 3rd 9AM to 4PM , an appointment is necessary for this clinic. Call 250-378-3400.
Watch out for the advanced poll for the November 15th general election that is on that day to avoid confusion. It is next door at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Today in history: November 4th 2008

The United States elects its first African-American president: