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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2012-10-04, Page 17THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2012. PAGE 17. Subscribe to The Citizen and have a monthly chance to WIN A PIZZA 422 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4303 Once a month we will draw a name of someone who has renewed their subscription or bought a new subscription toThe Citizen to win a GIFT CERTIFICATEfor a LARGE 4-ITEM PIZZA from REPRINTS OF PHOTOS taken by Citizen photographers are available to purchase. ALL ARE IN COLOUR 4x6 - $4.00 5x7 - $5.00 8x10 - $8.00 Phone to order ~ 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 Sears informs Happy Gang of Alzheimer’s research Radford’s Farm Equipment/Post Office wholeheartedly thank everyone who took the time last week to be a part of our Alzheimer coffee break. Many found time to stop and enjoy conversation while others took time from a busy day to just drop in and donate. Either way, your participation was appreciated by us and your generosity exceeded last year’s participation by a good deal. The weather certainly co- operated providing a bright sunny day. See you again next year! Along the same theme, Londesborough United are sponsoring an Alzheimer coffee break as well on Sunday, Oct. 14 following the morning worship service and would also appreciate support. Jeanette Sears, the Public Education Co-ordinator for the Huron County Alzheimer Society based in Clinton, spoke to the Happy Gang Seniors at the LondesboroughCommunity Hall on Wednesday,Sept. 25. Education about thisprogressive and irreversible disease is so important and Jeanette talks to adults on a regular basis and to Grade 4 pupils throughout the county. Thanks to research the information about this disease is changing, helping families to recognize and adapt to the affects of Alzheimer’s. For example, 10 years ago it was thought that mild cognitive impairment was an early sign of the disease. Now doctors recognize that one might live the rest of one’s life with just this part of dementia. Dementia is really the ‘umbrella’ word under which can be identified five different diseases. However at 64 per cent, Alzheimer’s is the most common. The five dementias share some common symptoms but each have other identifying markers. This means that doctors are becoming more vigilant in ruling out other diseases before making a conclusive dementia diagnosis. It is hoped that through education persons can be introduced early in the disease to medications which will improve their quality of life. Jeannette spoke about the 10 warning signs which begin to be evident in the every day life of an Alzheimer sufferer.She also stated that it is importantat any age to work on brain health.The health of the whole body is important to the health of the brain as well. For example the exercise that is important to the health of the heart is good for the health of the brain. Protecting the head during sports, choosing a healthy lifestyle and challenging the brain through games and/or pursuing a new interest are things persons of any ageshould consider. Jeannettecomplimented the seniors who werethere that afternoon for being present as another of the ways to keep a healthy brain is to be socially active. The offices in Clinton offer support groups for families dealing with Alzheimer’s. They run education series and work to increase public awareness of the disease. Jeanette left some resourcematerial with the Happy GangSeniors for their perusal.Finding a ‘roses’ moment is pretty easy right now; all one needs to do is check out the landscape. In the last week the trees have begun to show off their fall colours. I understand the show is expected to peak in the next week or so which should make for some pleasant driving over Thanksgiving weekend. By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO NEWS FROM LONDESBORO The weigh-in for the Thanksgiving challenge took place at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, Sept. 30. The congregation donated more food than the Sunday School this year but the real winner is the Friends of the Community Foodbank in Clinton who will receive 216 pounds of food for those in need. During the children’s time at the front, minister Terry Fletcher told them about a small older church he visited in Wales. The church was close to a river which, in the past, had occasionally flooded the church. Hence a small boat was housed inside the church with which to take home parishioners. Although the boat was deemed to be important to the church, the pastor of that small charge named his congregation as the church’s most important asset. Terry remarked to the children that that is true of all churches – the members are truly most important to the church and to God. The message to the adults had to do with magic and price. The scripture passage read was Acts 8:5 to 25. In these verses Simon who was a magician with some following wished to have the spirit by which he could heal members of the early church in Samaria. He offered money to Peter and John for this power/knowledge. But Simon didn’t recognize that God is the supreme power through which one receives the Holy Spirit. Simon didn’t possess the necessary faith. To outsiders, perhaps the Christian faith seems like believing in the magic that can set you free. However the Holy Spirit is an unearthly presence that touches people. Mr. Fletcher suggested that congregants ponder on how God’s spirit might be working to influence their lives. Persons in our community to keep in your thoughts and prayers are Carmen Riley who is in Stratford Hospital and Robert Radford who is currently in hospital in London. World Wide Communion will be part of the Thanksgiving service this coming Sunday. The Londesborough UCW will meet on Monday, Oct. 15 beginning at 7 p.m. Congregation wins food weigh-in SACSS Gr. 9 students take part in retreat By Rachel Robinson This week at St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School was fast and busy. The Grade 9 students spent Monday at a retreat to get closer to one another and enhance newly- developed friendships. The Grade 10 students spent Tuesday at a retreat as well where they participated in games and enjoyed a fun day together focusing in on the Ontario Catholic graduate expectations. The tennis team travelled to St. Michael’s Catholic Secondary School in Stratford where they competed in the Huron-Perth championships. Congratulations to Lauren for winning silver in her ladies’ singles division and to Jeremy and Alex for winning gold in men’s doubles. Our Eagles are capable of amazing achievements. Individuals from the Otesha Water Project came to St. Anne’s to teach our students about the importance of water conservation. On Wednesday both the junior and senior girls basketball teams travelled to Stratford Central to compete in regular season games. On Thursday the school community came together to hold the annual awards assembly. Here at St. Anne’s we are beginning our Walk for Wellness campaign. This is our annual fundraiser and “fun- raiser”. A St. Anne’s student might be headed your way asking you to support us in adding additional cardio equipment to our fitness centre. Money will also be set aside for our “Families in Need” fund and to support Caritas International’s campaign in the new country of South Sudan. We take pride in academics, our commitment to social justice, the arts, athletics and all of our extra-curriculars. We are truly blessed. Filling up Londesborough United Church held its annual smoked pork chop supper on Saturday night at the Londesborough Community Hall. Dozens were fed that night, including Keith Allen, right, and Kim Roetcisoender. (Vicky Bremner photo) Correction In the report of the Sept. 18 Morris-Turnberry Council meeting dealing with the decision to proceed with mailing a fire service questionnaire in the Sept. 27 issue of The Citizen, Councillor David Baker was incorrectly identified as David Black. The Citizen regrets the error. #3 And We Try Harder! Recent circulation figures for the 8 paid circulation newspapers serving Huron County show The Citizen has the 3rd highest circulation. The Citizen Proudly Community- Owned Since 1985