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GRADUATION
Lesley Denise Stretton,
daughter of Frank and Mary
Stretton graduated from the
Child and Youth Worker
program at Niagara College,
Welland on June 13, 2001.
Lesley is currently working
at Wingham Community
Living. Congratulations
Lesley! Love, Mom & Dad,
Grant & Cindy, Brendan,
Margaret & Dave.
Healthy eating...
regular physical
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Phone: (519) 887-6405
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
SAT., JULY 7
Euchre Tournament Downstairs
at 1:00 p.m.
Bring your own partner.
Cash prizes. Lunch.
Admission $5.00 per person
No Smoking Event.
SUN., JULY 8
Singles Dance from
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Admission $8.00 per person.
Lunch.
Dance to "Blue Diamond Trio"
No dance wax allowed.
SUN., JULY 15
Sunday Morning Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
Come before or after church.
Adults $5.00
Children $2.50
SAT., JULY 21
Euchre Tournament Downstairs
at 1:00 p.m.
Bring your own partner.
Ca h prizes., Lunch,
!Admis ion $5.001per person
I N Smoking Event.
SAT., JULY 21
Fish Fry at Brussels Legion
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Adults $9.00. Children $4.50
Everyone Welcome.
SUN., JULY 22
Singles Dance from
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Admission $8.00 per person.
Lunch.
Dance to "Southridge Sound"
No dance wax allowed.
Inquiries on events,
use or rent of Legion,
please call 887-6570 or 887-6562
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PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2001.
Giving a little
The muggy weather kept some people home, but over 70
generous folk came out to the Brussels, Morris and Grey
Community Centre to give the gift of blood last week. (Vicky
Bremner photo)
FROM BRUSSELS
Lodge
invited
to picnic
The regular meeting of Morning
Star Rebekah Lodge #315 took place
on Tuesday, June 26 with Noble
Grand Sister Lillian Moses presid-
ing.
Lodge members were invited to a
picnic in Clinton Lions Park on July
4 at 5 p.m. with the inaugural meet-
ing of Huron Perth District at 8 p.m.
in the Clinton Lodge rooms. District
Deputy President Sister Joyce
Chilton will preside.
Installation of Brussels Officers for
the coming term will take place in
Brussels on Oct. 9.
A donation was made to the
Brussels Agricultural Society for fair
work.
Lodge will resume on Sept. 11,
preceded by a potluck supper at 6:30
p.m.
By Alexandra Beasse
Education Co-ordinator
Alzheimer Society of Huron
County
Research in the field of
Alzheimer's Disease has
progressed significantly over the
past years, yet there is still much
that is not known about this
disease. Canadians are world
leaders in the research field, which
explores both biomedical research
and psychosocial research. The
Alzheimer's Society Research
Program is the leading funding
source of both types of Alzheimer
research in Canada.
Researchers are investigating the
many factors that may contribute to
the cause and progression of
Alzheimer's disease. By gaining a
better understanding of the disease
processes involved, scientists hope
to develop effective ways to stop
the disease or delay its symptoms
through drug and related therapy.
Here is a brief synopsis of some
of the latest research findings.
High blood pressure, narrowing
of the arteries, and heart disease or
diabetes will increase a person's
risk for stroke related dementia —
vascular dementia. Some research
has indicated that small strokes or
TIAs may trigger the development
of Alzheimer's disease, and it has
been suggested that vigorously
treating hypertension could
dramatically reduce the risk of
developing Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers have identified that
what we eat can influence our risk
of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Research has identified that people
who ate higher amounts of
vegetables rich in anti-oxidants
(such as beta-carotene, Vitamin C,
and VitaMin E, these nutrients can
be found in foods like tomatoes) as
part of their regular diet, on
average remained free of
Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Studies have also indicated that
individuals who ate a high fat diet
during early to middle adulthood
were - associated with an increased
risk of developing Alzheimer's.
Research has also revealed that
some drug therapies may reduce
the risk of developing Alzheimer's
disease. Taking estrogen after
menopause may help some women
avoid it. Women with the highest
free-estrogen levels have shown a
70 per cent lower risk of cognitive
decline, compared to the women
with the lowest levels of estrogen
in studies.
Scientists continue to explore the
relationship between estrogen and.
Alzheimer's disease. Other studies
suggest that non-steroidal anti-
intlammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may
reduce the incidence. While clinical
practice guidelines cannot recom-
mend the use of NSAIDs for the
treatment of Alzheimer's disease if
these drugs are required for the
treatment of other conditions such
as arthritis, they may afford some
protection against the development
of the disease.
Research continues to reveal
more about the nature of
Alzheimer's disease and what can
be done to reduce risk factors or
even delay the onset of this disease.
For more information contact the
Alzheimer Society of Huron
County at 4821482 qr 1-800-561-
5012.
By Betty
Graber
Watson
Call
887-6236
887-9231
Yippee!! Summer vacation is here
— heat, sun and leisure time all at one
time. More than the students are
happy this week. I hope you got your
flag unfurled and wore your red and
whites as you celebrated this great
land of ours.
We have lots to celebrate. Angie
Yoon is our newest graduate fro the
School of Optometry at the
University of Waterloo and if you
recall her Grade 8 graduation she did
a repeat and won four -awards. Have
a great career Angie and enjoy your .
accomplishments!
The Anglican parish is celebrating
the success of their dance for youth.
Over 60 young folks boogied to their
delight last week and reports were
very positive from the adults and
kids alike. Congratulations* on a
good thing.
The volunteers at 5Rs are enjoying
the new paint and are busy rearrang-
ing the treasures.
Bill Ward's gardening skills are
another thing for us to enjoy and cel-
ebrate. Check out Mechanic Street
on a stroll and see what he's done
with vacant space — plants, wood,
time and patience. Thanks Bill.
The Canadian Blood Services, for-
merly the Red Cross, gave us a sheet
of statistics when they held the clin-
ic last Thursday at BMG. A total of
865 units of blood have been given
from Brussels. Our first Brussels
donations were in 1992 (and yearly
since then). The St. John Ambulance
Brigade is the organizer and the Girl
Guides help with the nourishment.
I'm quite pleased with the commu-
nity effort over the long haul and of
course wish our yearly numbers
were larger. Each unit improves the
health and hope of four patients. So
eat your iron and plan to come next
year so our average of 89 units will
increase.
The weather is always a factor so
only 77 folks braved the heat this
year to offer the gift of life. Please
try to attend next year, if you're
between 17 and 71 years.
The graduations sounded like a
good time — lots of memories, ambi-
tious plans for the future, loads of
laughter and delicious food. it's- a
great way to celebrate your success
and prepare for the next stage of life.
Blessings to each of you.
Enjoy July.
Bye now, Betty G. W.
Healthy living may lower risk
of developing Alzheimer's