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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-08-24, Page 21tonal Star • Wednesday, August 24, 2011 me peop bers.of.the Ontario c•ial Police (OPP) West l'raffic Safety Unit are fink; all motorists of the t'd dangers of driving in ring the early morning lot days of summer when ith cool morning air often very dense fog conditions time of year. The le don't know how to drive foggy conditions are usually worse 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. ACHING STAFF ucknow Lancers Senior Hockey Team is looking for individuals who would be interested in helping with the coaching duties. Anyone interested please contact. (ave MacKinnon 519-395-2 or e-ffludl dct clnnon@hurontel.on. 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 • 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 *OM askmi..4oxe "NIP 111.11044tia 1 4 WAIT TIMES FOR KNEE REPLACEMENT REDUCED BY 245 DAYS. Source: Mktietry of Health and Long Term Care, 2011. 411114111 11111$1161116. Mr, inton Office: 519-482-56301 Kincardine Office: 519-396-30071 www.carolmitchell.ca 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.