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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-01-24, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1990. Belgrave kating night a success ■ Cranbrook Compiled by Mrs. Helen Stonehouse. Phone 887-9487 Children’s Day held at Knox United Sunday Sunday, January 21 was Child­ ren’s Day at Belgrave Knox United Church. Following the singing of “The Good Samaritan’’ accompanied by Mrs. George Procter, the 13-mem- ber choir occupied the central front pews to hear Rev. Peter D. Tucker’s message “Better than a tape recorder’’. According to a question and answer form, they learn facts about surprises. The majority of the members enjoyed receiving and opening surprised gifts and mail. The minister told of a little girl who requested her father to read a favourite story many times daily as she sat on his lap. The parent, who became bored with the continuous repetition, decided to have the tale recorded on tape. This proved satisfactory for a short period; but soon the child again asked her father to read the story. Why! he inquired. “I can’t sit on the tape recorder’s lap,’’ she replied. Emotion and love had flowed between the daddy and his daugh­ ter. Anyone may read Bible rules and verses but God sent Jesus to let love, affection and emotion flow from Him to us. His arms are around us as we receive constant love. A distant relationship is no good. Donald G. Procter and John Campbell acted wards. Following the freshments and were enjoyed in the schoolroom. as offertory ste- benediction, re- a social period Five Belgrave residents of this area are in hospital at this time. They are Bert Johnston and Mrs. George Carter in University Hospi­ tal, London; Miss Lauretta McBur- ney, Anne Procter, Kenneth Davis and Edgar Wightman in the Wing­ ham and District Hospital. Neigh­ bours and friends wish them all a speedy recovery. Several area families had an enjoyable evening at the first family skating night of the year held Saturday, January 13 in the Belgrave Community Centre spon­ sored by the Recreation Board. Fred and Linda Meier and family won the prize for the largest family on skates. The recreation board thanks all those whose attendance made the evening a success and hope to see a good turnout at the next family night scheduled for February 10. Alicia Makas of London spent the weekend with her grandmother Mrs. Mabel Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hanna attended the funeral of their cousin Mrs. Everett Smith of Seaforth, on Monday. Compiled by Mrs. Mac Engel. Phone 887-6645 Hall Board hosts euchre The Hall Board had a euchre on January 19 in the Community Centre with 13 tables playing. The committee in charge was Gary and Sharon Evans and Frank and Kathy Workman. Winners were: high, Isabelle Bremner, Frank McKenzie; low, Dorothy Dilworth, Bob Bremner; CLEAN WATER! IS EVERYONE’S CONCERN. Plan to attend a Water Quality Information Day pollution problems in our area. to learn more about and solutions Topics: -Local Water Quality Concerns -Septic Systems -Cattle Access to Streams -Guest Speakers, including. Bob lone hands, Verna Crawford, Bill Dobson; tallies, Lloyd Smith, Cecil Raynard, Keith Turnbull, Eluned McNair, Margery McCourt, Annie Engel, Harold Bragg, Adrian Ver- stoep. The euchre on January 26 will be sponsored by the Canadian Order of Foresters. -Manure Spreading Practices ■Milkhouse Waste Disposal Bedggood. Middlesex Fed. of Agr. WI share memories of past year Wednesday January 31st, sponsored by Seaforth Community Centre, Maitland valley & 1:30-4:00 Ausable Bayfield Free Admission! Conservation Authorities The Belgrave Women’s Institute kicked off the 1990’s with a well attended community pot luck lun­ cheon. All enjoyed the bountiful food, good fellowship and excellent programme provided by Mrs. Ross Taylor and Mrs. James Hunter. Mrs. Taylor reminisced over 1989, highlighting the people, places and events in Morris and East Wawanosh townships. Mrs. Hunter showed a video of import­ ant happenings in Belgrave over the past year. As the men retired to a game of cards, the Insitute women conduct­ ed a short business meeting. A certain highlight for 1990 will be the quilt fair and tea, the Belgrave Institute is planning for early June. Details will come later. Mrs. Joanne Chapman is the Institute’s new representative on the Belgrave Parks and Arena Board. The Institute will be catering to two Blyth suppers this summer. A donation of money is being sent to the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario. The next pot luck luncheon will be held February 6 with everyone invited to attend. Please bring your plate and cup as the Institute supports recycling. Euchre winners announced Many facts of Alzheimer still shrouded in mystery In a nation-wide effort to in­ crease public consciousness of Alzheimer Disease, January, 1990 has been declared Alzheimer Awareness month. Named after the German neuro­ logist, Alois Alzheimer, who dis­ covered it in 1906, many of the facts surrounding this degenerative brain disease were still shrouded in mystery. While researchers throughout the world have investi­ gated the illness, there is no known cause or cure and drug therapies thus far have proven ineffective. What is known is that the disease usually starts with memory loss and as it progresses, changes will also appear in the victim’s person­ ality, mood and behaviour. Even­ tually most Alzheimer Disease patients will require round the clock care. Over 300,000 Canadians are presently afflicted with the disease and given the demographics of our aging population it is expected that by the year 2020, Alzheimer Disease will affect over 700,000 people in Canada. This places increasing pressure on researchers to unlock the mysteries of Alzheim­ er Disease, due to the serious impact it will have on our society over the next few decades. Accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease is of the utmost, impor­ tance because certain symptoms can be caused by other treatable illnesses. A diagnosis requires extensive testing by a neurologist to determine shrinkage of the brain and alteration or disappearance of nerve cells. Absolute confirmation of the diagnosis can only be obtained through an autopsy. The effects of Alzheimer stretch mem-beyond the victim. Family bers often have to take on the duties of full-time caregiving. Car­ ing for an Alzheimer victim re­ quires enormous physical and emo­ tional energy. It is important to establish a good support system and start planning when the diag­ nosis is made. Families should involve themselves in a support group because they will need to talk and get advice from others in the same situation. There are several services avail­ able throughout the County for Alzheimer victims and their fami­ lies. These include the Day Away Program at the Wingham and Area Day Centre, Town and Country Homemakers, Huron-Perth Cen­ tres for Children and Youth, Para­ Med, V.O.N. and Huron County Alzheimer’s Program. The Alzheimer Society of Canada was formed in 1977 and was granted a Federal Charter as a non-profit organization in 1978. Its President is Jeanne Bentley from Calgary, Alberta. She believes strongly in the fact that educating Canadians about Alzheimer can not be stressed enough. “Canadians should be more aware that as the population as a whole ages, more and more fami­ lies will be touched by Alzheimer Disease," she says. “The issues this will raise for individual fami­ lies and the healthcare system in this country are serious and must be addressed. For more information contact your local Alzheimer organization or write or phone the Alzheimer Society of Canada, 1320 Yonge Street, Suite 302, Toronto, Ontario. M4T 1X2. (416) 925-3552. Nine tables of euchre were in play at the W.I. Hall, Belgrave on Wednesday evening, January 17. The winners were: high lady, Mrs. Olive Bolt; low lady, Mrs. Eva McGill; most lone hands, Mrs. Robert Grasby; novelty - no. of 0’s on card, Mrs. Ivy Cloakey; high man, Robert Grasby; low man, Peter Tucker; most lone hands, Ross Taylor; novelty - no. of 0’s on card, Albert Cook. There will be euchre again on January 24th starting at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Machinery Club ready to roll Do you know someone who deserves a medal? BY NICK GELEYNSE RURAL ORGANIZATION SPECIALIST What makes harvesting chines unique? They spend most of the unemployed. They are expensive to buy and run. They are often the most complicated pieces of machi­ nery on the farm. They are expect­ ed to work perfectly during the recipients from nominations made short, busy harvest time. by you each year. Because they are unique, the 1990 4-H Farm Machinery project is focused on harvesting machines. The project’s six meetings cover the harvesting operations as they occur through summer and fall - beginning with forage harvesters and mower conditioners, going on to balers, and ending with com­ bines. Maintenance and safe oper­ ation of machinery are stressed at each meeting. To find out more about this 4-H project, contact the Ontario Mini­ stry of Agriculture and Food office at 482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170. ma­ year If you know someone who has made Ontario a better place to live...through their selflessness, humanity and kindness...tell us. An Advisory Council of Ontario citizens, whose honorary chairman is the Lieutenant Gover­ nor of Ontario, The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, selects the We need your nominations by March 15, 1990. Nomination forms are available now by writing: The Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat, Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs, 6th Floor, Mowat Block, 900 Bay Street, Toronto M7A 1C1 or from your M.P.P.s constituency office.