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during the early morning hours
before the sun burns through and
clears the fog. Motorists who have
a need to get on the roadways
early in the morning are being
warned to take extra precaution
when driving, take extra time and.
to anticipate -fog- conditions.
These fog conditions are much
like driving in a winter white-out.
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Conditions vary drastically from
minor fog conditions to zero visi-
bility in lower lying areas. Ground
fog can vary from area to area
without notice.
Motorists are asked to use
extreme caution when driving in
fog conditions. If encountered
motorists should reduce their
speed immediately and activate
their four-way hazard lights as a
precaution. This will allow drivers
to see and be seen which is vitally
important. Motorists should
always drive with their headlights
on especially in fog conditions.
Other safety tips include leaving
safe distances between you and
other vehicles, slowing down well
before you enter into the foggy
location, ensuring your wipers
and windshield washer units are
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in good repair and using common
sense.
OPP urge motorists never to
pass other vehicles in foggy
conditions. Drivers are also
encouraged to continue traveling
at very low speeds in fog condi-
tions and if necessary to stop only
do so well off the traveled portion
of the roadway.
Make your coffee count
Alzheimer Society of Huron County hosts Huron's
biggest Coffee Break to raise funds for Alzheimer
support.
Alzheimer Society of
Huron County is calling on
local residents to take part
in Huron County's largest
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Coffee Break on September 15, 2011,
which is sponsored by United Communi-
ties Credit Union.
This popular do-it-yourself event is one
of the Society's primary fundraisers, which
each year raises important funds to sup-
port the approximately 1,100 in Huron
County living with: Alzheimer's disease
and other dementias Anyone can host a
Coffee Break- friends, families, or corpo-
rations - at home, at work or public venue,
by exchanging a cup of coffee for a dona-
tion on behalf of the Society.
"For many Canadians living with this
devastating disease, the Alzheimer Society
is their lifeline," says Andrea Grimm, Chief
Fund Development Officer at the Alzhe-
imer Society of Canada. "We provide prac-
tical support, training and information in
communities across Canada, while our
programs make a tremendous difference
in the lives of individuals and families liv-
ing with dementia: We're encouraging
Canadians to get involved and spread the
word so we can help even more people
with this disease."
Demand for services is steadily climb-
ing as the number of Canadians with
dementia surges. An estimated 1.3 million
Canadians will be affected by 2038. This
number does not take into account thou-
sands of caregivers who already clock a
staggering 231 million hours a year in
unpaid care. Burgeoning baby boomers
will compound this trend. The risk for
dementia doubles every five years after
age 65.
"It's no different in Huron County" says
Cathy Ritsema, Executive Director of the
Huron Chapter. "The dementia crisis is
now and it's in our communities. We still
don't have a cure for the disease, but car-
egiver support groups, Just for You: Volun-
teer Companion Program, education and
other services help families to live well
and independently longer. Our programs
are, increasingly vital. We need funds to
keep them active"
While Coffee Break officially kicks off
September 15, participants can host their
event any time during the month and into
October, and can be as simple or elaborate.
as they like, from organizing corporate
challenges to holding trivia nights, to stag-
ing events at local coffee shops or.shop-
ping malls.
For registration, tips and information on
how to get started, please contact the
Alzheimer Society of Huron County at
519-482-1482/1-800-561-5012 or by e-mail
at melissa@alzheimerhuron.on.ca. You
can also visit www.alzheimerhuron.on.ca
or www.alzheimercoffeebreak.ca
About Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is the leading form
of dementia. It is a fatal brain disease that
progressively impacts memory, speech
and behaviour. Eventually those affected
will become dependent on others for every
aspect of their care. The disease can start
to develop 10 to 20 years before symptoms
appear. Age is still a major risk factor, but
the disease can also strike people in their
50s and 40s.
About Coffee Break
Coffee Break is the Alzheimer Society's
largest nationwide fundraising event.
Since launching in 1996, it has raised more
than $13 million. Funds remain in local
provinces and communities. The Alzhe-
imer Society thanks Bulk Barn and Kent
Building Supplies for their generous sup-
port and Mother Parkers for their in-kind
contribution.
About Alzheimer Society of Huron
County
The Alzheimer Society of Huron County
provides information, education and sup-
port through individual counselling and
support groups to persons with Alzheim-
er's disease and related disorders, their
caregivers, families, health professionals
and the general public.