The Huron Expositor, 1999-03-17, Page 1414 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, March 17, 1999
Innovative ideas at 1999 IPM
in Huron could make it best ever
They have a great slogan
going for them even though
iJ is the fourth time the.
International Plowing Match,
and Farm Machinery Show is
being held in Huron County.
"Huron Shines in '99" is
the .slogan and those .in.
charge have come up with a
,few innovative ideas that
could make this year's IPM
one of the most memorable
in a lung line of superb
shows.
One of the best ideas is to
pre -sell as many -admission
tickets As thccan s4 that. no
matter what the weather
doe.. people will come
because they, have bought
.their tickets.
Those of us who have -been
attending the show for many
'years still 'marvel at the. great
tented city that springs up on
hare fields helore the match.
The site this, year is on 2.701)
acres of land in Hay
`Township just a,little more
than a utile north Of
Dashwood. within spitting
distance of the delightful
hluewater shores of•Lake
Huron:
We • vacation near
Kincardine 'almost every.
•.suimner and. for those of you
who, are unfamiliar with
th'esc shores. you have a
great experience coining
The Site of the match is only
By Bob Trotter
Special
to The Huron
Expositor
showplace for agriculture
that you can see anywhere in
this country. You will see all
kinds of displays.
demonstrations and
entertainment that will blow
a few miles inland from you away. For those familiar -
Grand Bend. Huron County with the show, organizers
does not, have a city within -have added new ideas which,
its boundaries. one of only a along with the traditional
handful of Ontario counties they hope will keep you
that is still truly rural- in • interested once again in this
complexion. Goderich is the great show that has been
going on in Ontario since
1913.
You can even fly into
Centralia airport. just a few
miles south* of the site, and
grab shuttle service to the
grounds. Just a few miles
north is the small town of
Blyth where thea Blyth
Festival is held, a spot that is
internationally renowned for
its splendid theatre. on a par
with either Str uford or
largest- town in Huron
County.
Other innovations this year
include a concession .road
which will,run right through
the middle of Tent City; a
complete 1O0racre farm from
1919; a farm .of 200 acres
and a 1999 farm .of 500
.acres. in these farm yards
will be equipment with -the
price :tags along with
commodity prices from those
times.- : '.Niagara. Better even than
You may be surprised, • Broadway.
Some of those commodity Some counties are reluctant
prices- haven't changed. that to host this annual show
'much in 80 years: • because it takes so much
Because the handling of - work and wory by so many.
manure is of • prime most of them volunteers. The
importance to agriculture. a fact that this is the fourth
demonstration of the latefit time for Huron County is a
equipment will he in place, wonderful testament to thc.
throughout- the show. _which . farmers, •former farmers and
•runs Sept. 21-25. all other organizations taking
.For those of you. who have part. Bless 'em all.
never hecn to the plowing_
match. it is thc best
New provincial plan
improves Alzheimer care
It11',r111YLOETHOUT
Signal' Star Staff •
The ifuron County
Alzheimer Societ\ is pleased
with a new govenunent- plan
that '\ i II sec' improved care
for .,those living with.
Alzheimer I)i.ease.
Huiun \1P1' Helen Johns
recently announced a new
prosineial strategy that will
help patients: caregivers and:
families living with the
.disease. -
"It's so exciting that .they -
have conte this far." said
Cathy .!?itsema. Huron
Alzheimer • Society.
.coordinator. She added that
the pro\ Inial Alzheimer
Society has keen' working
\\ lib the go\ernment on
these strategics for over three
difficulty, with
communication. personality
changes. . increasing
confusion. and Toss of ability • •
to care for self.
. Ritsema commended thc
Call for the improvement of
training for people working
with Alzheimer ltaticnts in
long-term care facilities. She
said that- working with an
Alzheimer patient is.much
different than working with
elderly people. She added
that specific Alzheimer
['raining will help these
people deal with thc -specific
to Alzheimer patients.
"This is very positive for
the family as well:" said
Ritsema. adding that
knowing that their loved
ones arc properly cared for
will make than feel more
sears. =•
comfortable.
Rit:soma-noted that the
The draht strategy focuses plan's outline to spend more
ori annual ttainine ,for front money on public awareness
line .long-term care workers,.
a new physician training.. is Yeryimporlant. She -added
lirl,`�ratn. an increase in this education on this disease
huhlicawareness, relieves the fears many
intornrttion.and'education, People !i• ave. about the
planning, -for• appropriate, disease.
safe and secure "Awareness is thc best way
ens'rtinntents: more respite ' to conquer. anything:* she
.erlice. _for caregiver's, said.
research ihlci 'caregiver According to information
needs. advance directives- fort govt dcd by Johns, the
pre -planned personal government plans to
healthcare' choices. .new implement the
hcriatric consulting• recommendations -following
resource.; . , c.liordinated ting a brief public.rcview period.
specialized diagnosis and which ends on April 6..
support. and Thc government has given
intergenerational volunteer time for local Alzheimer
initiative.
Societies to re.view the
"Thihi
s
is the first time any recommendations and will
government nt in Canada has allow them the o ortunity
recognized the need for an to give their. input.
11\ crall strategy on "This -is great that they arc
Alzheimer disease." said giving us thc opportunity to
Johns. in.:a pre.. releases give feedback." said
Johns has been working on
--thc_Ahheitticc Strategy. sine.
1996.
"This strategy means more
support and more resources
ft'r th.osc living" with
Happy 25th
Birthday
Beut!
Jason Beuttenmiller
gtritiae
Steve Fritzley
Jackie Roth
Sat. Apr. 3rd
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Saltford Valley Hall
Music by 600dfellas
Age of Majority
Lunch Provided
Free taxi from hall
FOR TIOCEfs CALL...
5E4-1109 OR
482-3224
McKillop Louts
Ball Dance
(Bashi
Sat. March 2?. 1999
Brodhagen Hall
9:00 P.M. - 1:00 a.m.
For tickets or info.
call:
Mark 345-24??
Hollywood 345-0042
Age of Majority
Tickets $5.
Happy I I th
Birthday
ANDREA FINLAYSON
S��‘� Has
Aat the
Vanastra
Recreation Centre
PROGRAMS
START
Monday, March 22
•Aqua Aerobics
•Swim Programs for the
whole family
•Adult Life Saving - - -Cardio Kick Box
(similar to Tac Bo)
For more information
CALL 482-3544
Ritsema. She added that the
Huron Society board will
meet " io �e0iew the ""
recomrnendations and will
Come up with some
suggestions on how they feel •
Alzheimer diseasc and their they can "be used. Once their
families.:' .said.Johns. "1 have suggestions are compiled,
A deep .commitment to thc Ontario chapter of the
\izheirner and 1 am pleased Alzheimer Society will
Mat 1.‘s .i able tuparticipatc compile the suggestions
In developing. a
Iunprchensivc ' and
.00rdinated strategy to deal
Ith this serious disease
which affects" more than
100.000 Ontarians directly
and one million indirectly."
More than 600 people have
Alzheimer in Huron County.
Althcimcr disease is a
progressive disease
imols ing the brain. Thc first
•s mptom,is_'trxually short-
term memory loss followed
by a gradual decline in
mental 1 . and physical
functioning' As the disease
progresses. some of the
common symptoms include
•''given to them from around
the. province to take to the
government.
Ritsema said that the
provincial chapter .is
especially looking for
suggestions on improving
services in rural
communities. especially
when looking at what is
needed to improve respite
services for caregivers.
"Expanding services in
rural areas is extremely good
news." she said. Ritsema
added that more time will be
taken to review the plan and
the local board will meet and
compile its suggestions
before March 31.
Love from:
Mom, Dad, Sarah.
Melissa & Jason
J-Iappy 80th
irtl tclaj
The family of
ADRIANA UYL
invites you to an
Open House
'On March 20
1-4 p.m.
at Blyth Christian
Reformed Church
Best Wishes OW)
New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance
Friday. December 31, 1999
Stanley Twp. Complex, Varna
Social Time
of 6:30-7:00 pm
Buffet Dinner
7:00 pm sharp
Dance -to Magnum
9pm-?
Dessert Bar &
Champagne
Midnight
Sponsored by Stanley Twp. Rec
Comm.
For tickets: 233-7103;
263-5350 or any Rec. member
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