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This January, the Alzheimer
Society will be calling out to
Canadians countrywide to put their
minds to it, and make change
happen in three critical areas:
research, anti-stigma and changes in
public policy, all with a goal of
lessening the impact of Alzheimer’s
and related diseases.
For Alzheimer Awareness Month,
the Society will be releasing the first
data from its study, Rising Tide: The
Impact of Dementia on Canadian
Society. This data will, for the first
time since 1991, provide updated
information on the growing
prevalence of dementia in Canada,
and the need for increased funding
to support critical research projects
and supportive programming.
“Alzheimer’s and related diseases
are everyone’s concern,” says Scott
Dudgeon, CEO of the Alzheimer
Society of Canada. “As a country,
we need to put our mind to making
change happen now. We know that
research is key to a cure, and we
must do whatever we can to
eradicate this disease. We must also
ensure adequate funding is in place
to support the programs and services
so many Canadian families are
increasingly relying on to help
manage this illness.”
The awareness campaign will also
challenge Canadians to put their
mind to speaking out in an effort to
reduce the powerful stigma that still
exists. We must deliver the facts:
Alzheimer’s and related diseases
have devastating consequences, both
for the people who have them, as
well as their family members,
friends, and communities as a
whole. The barriers in our
communities need to be removed so
that all Canadians touched by these
diseases can be diagnosed and
treated.
“We are asking Canadians to
champion the fight against
Alzheimer’s disease, to take action
and speak up for the half a million
people living with Alzheimer’s or a
related disease,” says Cathy
Ritsema, executive director for the
Alzheimer Society of Huron County.
“We must ensure that our local
provincial and federal
parliamentarians also put their mind
to making dementia a health care
priority, within every province,
every community.”
The Alzheimer Society has been
providing help and hope for over 30
years in communities across
Canada, but we can’t do it alone.
The Society needs every Canadian,
and every level of government, to
take action to ensure the necessary
services, support and research
dollars are in place to address this
growing health and societal issue.
Rising Tide: the Impact of
Dementia on Canadian Society,
commissioned by the Alzheimer
Society, studies dementia in great
depth, with a view to understanding
the current demographic and
epidemiological profile of the
disease. The first set of this data will
be released during Alzheimer’s
Awareness Month, and will detail
the current and projected prevalence
of dementias in Canada by
severity, type, sex, age, and by
province.
Later in 2009, the full study will
follow, detailing the economic and
social impact of the disease.
With higher temperatures and
heavy rainfall in our area, the Huron
County Health Unit reminds people
to take good care of their well water.
Public health inspector Bob
Worsell says well owners should be
testing their water now. “Wells in
low-lying, flood-prone areas are at
risk for contamination from surface
runoff.”
Runoff comes from rain and
melting snow. Dug wells, well pits
and well casings without a proper
seal are most at risk.
Well water that has an odour, is
discoloured or has an off taste
should not be consumed or used for
food preparation. Even water that is
clear and odourless needs to be
tested to ensure it is safe.
If unsure about the safety of well
water, boil the water for at least one
minute before using it for drinking
and food preparation. Or use bottled
water until a water test confirms a
safe water supply.
The health unit recommends
sampling a well at least three times
per year. In addition sample more
often after heavy rainfall and
flooding. Only by regular sampling
for bacteria can people be sure their
well water is safe.
Water sample kits may be picked
up and dropped off at the Huron
County Health Unit near Clinton,
South Huron Hospital in Exeter,
Seaforth Hospital, Wingham
Hospital, and the Huron County
Court House in Goderich.
The tests are free but must be
dropped off within 24 hours of being
taken. Sample only cold water and
keep it in the refrigerator until you
are ready to drop it off. Transport the
sample in a cooler with an ice pack.
“Now is a good time to learn
about your well and start regular
sampling,” says Worsell. “It’s the
first step in protecting your drinking
water and the groundwater we all
share.”
For a free copy of the kit “Keeping
Your Well Water Safe to Drink,” or
for more information, contact the
health unit. Ask to speak to a public
health inspector, or check the health
unit website
www.huroncounty.ca/health.
The health unit’s phone number is
519-482-3416 or toll-free 1-877-
837-6143.
Alzheimer Society
asking Canadians
to help bring change
NEWS
FROM BELGRAVE
On Jan. 15 the United Church
Women potluck will be held at 6:30
p.m. with Bruce and Marg
Whitmore as guest speakers.
John and Linda Campbell, Jeremy
and Justin celebrated Christmas
with a turkey dinner at Grand Bend.
Those attending came from
London, Dorchester, Toronto,
Belgrave, Grand Bend and British
Columbia.
The community extends sincere
sympathy to Michael and April,
Irwin and Richard Irwin, Nicole and
Myles in the loss of a dear motherand grandmother, Marjory Irwin.Brenda Jones of Huntsville was aguest for a few days at her mother’s
Betty Irwin.
Colleen Irwin of Bala, Lorna
Ryder of Innisfil, Mandy Tuck of
Barrie and Abby Vanderjagt of Nova
Scotia were also visitors at Betty
Irwin’s and all attended the funeral
of Marjorie Irwin at the McBurney
Funeral Home Chapel on Dec. 30.
Forty-eight people gathered at the
Women’s Institute Hall on New
Year’s Eve beginning with a potluck
supper, then euchre and a dance to
follow.
Les and Donna Shaw provided
some great music with the oldies
and also singing sensation, Daniel
O’Donnell.
Jim and Mary Hunter, Ross and
Wilma Higgins and Don and Gloria
Dow were in charge this year. An
enjoyable time was had by all.
By Linda
Campbell
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PEOPLE AROUNDBELGRAVE
Knox celebrates the season
Michelle Burrs and Cassandra
Carter greeted worshippers at Knox
United Church on Sunday,
Dec. 21.
The hymn-sing selections were, O
Little Town of Bethlehem and Hark
the Herald Angels Sing.
Melissa Snyders welcomed the
congregation on a snowy blustery
day.
Celebrating birthdays were Irene
Lamont, Ross Higgins and Shannon
Bieman. The congregation sang
Happy Birthday, accompanied by
Elizabeth Procter.
Michelle Burrs lit the candle of
Love.
Michelle and Cassandra led the
responsive reading. After the
singing of A Candle is Burning, the
call to worship was read
responsively. The opening hymn
was, It Came Upon a Midnight
Clear.
The gathering prayer was read in
unison.
The senior choir sang, Sing A
Joyful Alleluia, accompanied by
Mrs. Procter. After the children’s
hymn, Away in a Manger, the
children came to the front of the
church. Melissa asked them if
Christmas was really just about
Santa Claus. Christmas Day, she
said, is a special day because that is
when Jesus was born.
After The Lord’s Prayer
the children adjourned to
Sunday School.
The scripture lesson was Luke 2:
15-20.
Angels, from the Realms of Glory
was sang by the congregation,
accompanied by Mrs. Procter.
Melissa’s message was entitled,
What Should Christmas Look Like?
She read a story reflecting on
Christmas. People, she said, are
often so busy buying gifts, baking,
preparing a large meal, etc. that they
don’t celebrate the true meaning of
Christmas.
Shawn and Chris Cottrill took up
the offering.
The closing hymn was, Joy to the
World.
Jim McGee greeted worshippers
at Knox United Church on Sunday,
Jan. 4.
The hymn-sing selections were,
Gentle Mary Laid Her Child and All
Beautiful the March of Days.
Bruce Whitmore welcomed the
congregation.
Happy birthday was sang to
Steven Nixon, Cassandra Carter and
Kalie Hopper.
Mr. Whitmore lit the Christ
Candle. The call to worship and the
assurance of pardon were read
responsively.
The invocation and the confession
were read in unison.
The congregation sang Arise Your
Light is Come. The senior choir
sang a hymn.
The children’s hymn was Jesus
Bids Us Shine. During the
children’s time Mr. Whitmore
showed them a lamp and different
parts that are needed in order to give
light. When people come to church,
he said, they get plugged into the
Bible studying about Jesus.
After prayer the children
adjourned to Sunday school.
The scripture lesson was Isaiah
60: 1-6. This was followed by the
singing of, I Am the Light of the
World.
Mr. Whitmore’s message was
entitled, Arise, Shine. It related to
the children’s time.
During Epiphany people are asked
to light a light for all to see.
Steve Nixon and John Nixon took
up the offering. The offertory hymn
was, Your Work, O God Needs
Many Hands. The closing hymn was
Let There Be Light.
Elizabeth Procter was organist.
On Sunday, Dec. 28 Harold and
Nancy Jardin joined the Belgrave
United Church. They were
presented by elder Joyce Vincent
and welcomed into the membership
of this community of faith.
Bruce Whitmore welcomed them
into the congregation in the name of
Jesus Christ, welcoming Nancy and
Harold into the privileges and
responsibilities of membership in
the congregation of Knox United
Church.
Keep well safe in winter flooding
FARM SAFETY FACT
Did you know?
((NC) – Hospitalization due to animal-related injuries indicate that horses
(46.5%) and cows (33.0%) are the most significant causes, followed by
incidents involving bulls, calves, steers and others.
Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance Program.
– News Canada