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The Citizen, 2004-11-25, Page 6Alzheimer's disease: Signs to look out for (NC)—Do any of the following behaviours seem familiar? • Forgetting things more and more • Asking the same question over and over • Having increasing trouble with language • Difficulty performing familiar tasks • Disorientation of lime and place • Poor or decreased judgment • Problems with abstract thinking • Misplacing things • Mood or behaviour change • Changes in personality • Loss of initiative If you or someone close to you is experiencing some of the signs and symptoms above, it could he Alzheimer's disease. You should speak to your physician soon. Further information can he obtained by calling 1-8101-370- 6444 to speak to a registered nurse. News C'onaiht Canada Savings Bonds the way to save. guaranteed. Often, kids don't appreciate Canada Savings Bonds until much later. Unless of course, you give them in a really big box. If you're looking for a gift that's guaranteed to create interest, try Canada Savings Bonds, After all, they're the gift that literally keeps on giving. Buy them where you bank or invest. Or buy them directly. Either way, make sure to ask for a free gift card so that special someone knows that they're getting the gift of Canada. To buy directly, visit www.csb.gc.ca or all 888 773 -9999. CanacE. PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2004. Local students' work featured at art exhibit It was definitely a kids' night to shine at Elizabeth's Art Gallery in Goderich on Saturday evening. Children from all over Huron had been invited to enter art work on the theme of Things I Like To Do. Fifty of the entries were chosen to be professionally mounted for the exhibit. The children, their proud parents, siblings and grandparents were present at a first-class gallery opening complete with an ensemble from Huron Strings. The artists wore tags identifying themselves as exhibitors, and hot chocolate as the beverage of choice while . the nibbles table offered cookies. There was an air of excitement and pride at the event. Sponsors. of the show included the Huron Kids' Booster Club, Elizabeth's Art Gallery and The Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Culture, Tourism and Recreation. Local students taking part included Arden Coultes, Chance Smith, Rachel Cook, Autumn Wightman, Emily Meier, Drew McKee, Judith Hess, Lexi Smith, Matt Terpstra, Matthew Swart, Isaac Vander Borgh, Tanner Cardiff, .Bryce Armstrong, Brock McLean, Famke Van Brugge and Danielle Thomson. Little artists Among the students with artwcrk at a special exhibit in Goderich for the Kids Booster Club were East Wawanosh students Rachel Cook with her grandmother, Muriel Coultes, and Drew McKee with his summer fun picture. (Photo submitted) Letter to the editor Thanks to catering group To order a Spot the Danger! video or the PLAYSAFE Interactive CD-ROM, visit our Web site at www.waramps.ca or call 1-800-250-3030. THE EDITOR, On behalf of the Brussels Agritultural SoCiety, 1 want to express our sincere appreciation for the $500 contribution that the catering group made to us following the recent dance. As you know, the midway that came to the fair this fall barely met their own expenses, but have agreed to return next year if we would give them a $500 deposit. I Continued from page 2 We hope that the residents of Huronlea and Parkwood Hospital veterans wing are enjoying the handiwork of many of our local people. We thought kneelaps would he nice for those who are sitting around and finding it cool on their legs. The request went out through this column and the response was amazing. The Branch collected 36 kneelaps that were either knit or crocheted from , 10 different donators. There were 20 kneelaps presented to the veterans' care director of Parkwood Hospital in early November. They will be distributed to those in need and will become the property of Parkwood.. will recommend to the fair board members at the annual meeting that this donation be used to sponsor the midway for 2005. On a personal note, both Ted and I are overwhelmed by the generosity of this hardworking group not only to support the fair, but their ongoing financial support of community activities and in particular the B MG recreation board's needs. On Remembrance Day, the remaining 16 kneelaps were presented to Huronlea with Comrade Frank Cardiff receiving the first one. The staff at Huronlea will distribute the rest to those in need and the kneelaps will be the property of Huronlea. Four comrades attended the single darts competition in Exeter on Saturday. Hoping to be in the ' top 10 and advance to District darts were comrades Ron Schmidt (2) and Bob Richardson. Having a good day were Margo Richardson and John Harrison. Looking ahead it's just four weeks until Christmas. The annual potluck and gift exchange will be Dec. 17 and the Christmas draw is Dec. 18. Larger communities raise taxes for such things, but Brussels is fortunate in having such dedicated and generous volunteers. They may not often hear it. but they should know that they are always appreciated and that they set. an example for the rest of us. thanking them again for their gift. Sincerely, Ann Huffman, Secretary Brussels Agricultural Society. Branch collects 36 kneelaps for veterns Let's Beat the Flu! Prolmti your health. 0 Ontario The flu shot. It's free. Now, it's easier. We've all seen how serious infectious diseases can be. Getting your free flu shot is a good way to protect yourself, protect your family and protect the people around you. Many local pharmacies are making it easier for you to get your free flu shot by holding flu shot clinics. So get your shot while you shop. Pharmacy Flu Shot Clinics Nov. 15 — 30 Call for a clinic near you. 1-866-FLU-'N-YOU TTY 1-800-387-5559 www.health.gov.on.ca