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Huron Expositor, 2001-06-27, Page 4akili Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Torn Williscrak - Publisher Scott Hilgendorff - Editor Dionne McGrath - $ubsaipfiau/dossifieds Bernie Pugh Office/Sales Susan Hundertmark - Reporter Anne Roden - Distribution IIIBowes Publishers Limited Suhdn,7 of Stas Melba Cwtw.hs• - A QriRsr GaN"I Visit our home page at www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com ,BSCRIPTnON RATES: LOCAL • 32.50 a year, in advance, plus 2.28 G.S.T. SENIORS: - 30.00 a year, in advance, plus 2.10 G.S.T. USA & Foreign: 28.44 a year in advance, plus $78.00 postoge, G.S.T. exempt SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Published weeldy by Signal -Slur Publishing at 11 Main St., Seaforth. Publication mail registration No. 0696 held at Seaforth, Ontario. 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Sox 69, ioaiortty Ontario, NOK 1 WO Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Ontario Community Newspapers Association "We acke the financial support of the Government of Canada, through a Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing cosh." Editorial Volunteers can be thanked by giving them a helping hand Volunteers are apparently in short supply in the Seaforth area. It seems many of the same people work in several capacities from minor sports to service clubs to committees that help save local schools and the hospital. But many get burned out and there are few left to take their places as numbers dwindle in service clubs that do so much to bring the community alive. During the past five years, the provincial and federal governments downloaded many services on municipalities while cutting back the funding available to organizations. That placed an added pressure on the need for volunteers. In a community as small as Seaforth, there are only so many people to go around Which makes finding support difficult. Last year, no one could be found to take on the leadership of an idea to create Skunkfest, a festival that would be unique to Seaforth and used to attract tourists in similar fashion to towns all around Huron East. No one could be found to help arrange celebrations for the town's 125th anniversary. It's a sign that our existing volunteers are tied up in more projects than they can handle. If you're in the lions Club, you are busy organizing television bingos and auctions, a Christmas parade and the operation of the Lions Park and Pool. If you're in the Seaforth Agricultural Society, you are working on the fall fair, tractor elimination draw and farm toy, doll and craft show that draw hundreds of people to town at each of the events. If you're involved in the fight to save Seaforth District High School, you are tied into an emotionally and brain -draining struggle that requires hours of time researching, planning and preparing presentations, petitions and legal documents. If you are an volunteer in this, the International Year of the Volunteer, the best way we can thank you is not by throwing parties or banquets to honour you, but by joining you and helping take on some of your load. Scott Hilgendorff How to access us Letters to the Editor and other submissions can be made to us by noon on Mondays at: seaforth@bowesnet.com All letters and submissions must be signed and accompanied by a day -time telephone number. All submissions are subject to editing for both length mid content Dorn Volga to cheek out on Opinion Diagnosing Alzheimer Disease can be a difficult process Making a diagnosis of Alzheimer through these changes, Disease can take time. The diagnosis Robert Simpson writes about his can be made in a family doctor's struggles with Alzheimer Disease in office, a memory clinic or a hospital, the book `Through the Wilderness of or by a specialist such as a neurologist Alzheimer's or geriatrician. How can you care for yourself? Perhaps you have been experiencing 1. Recognize that you are going anxiety and worry over the changes through a roller coaster of emotions you are seeing in yourself. "Sometimes I get scared - when I can't Knowing you have Alzheimer do things. I look around and see all Disease, or another dementia, may be the things I used to do...it seems not upsetting and you may be concerned long ago. It goes so fast. about the future. 2. Tell people Let the people Getting a diagnosis is an important closest to you know that you are living first step in caring for yourself. with Alzheimer Disease and how the If you have been diagnosed with disease is affecting you. You do not Alzheimer Disease, you may have have to deal with the changes on your difficulty finding words, completing own. thoughts, following directions or 3. Learn as much as you can Find remembering information. You may out about the disease and how it will feel confused and experience difficulty progress. Contact the Alzheimer when preforming familiar tasks such Society of Huron County, they have as driving a car. many useful resources and staff to help These changes are because of you. Alzheimer Disease: they are not your 4. Recognize that you have a fault. These changes result as disease "The sooner I would have had Alzheimer Disease slowly damages the diagnosis, the easier it would have the nerve cells of the brain. been - it would have been helpful - It's Changes in memory, thinking, much easier when you know its behavior, and personality will change Alzheimer's because you know how you live day by day. something is wrong...well. It's worse They will also affect your then that. You start kicking yourself. relationships with others, such as 5. Plan for the future Ensure that family, friends, and co-workers. you have appointed a substitute You are not the only one going decision -maker to make financial and Tips for safer summer travel on area roads As the holiday weekend to help tackle any minor the road. Obey speed hours and share the driving approaches and many of us problem and ensure a limits, always use your turn whenever possible. are planning a weekend comfortable, safe trip. signals, useat beltsandchild never 9. Be courteous and getaway. The following are some 3. Prepare some on- drink and drive! considerate at al times. summer driving tips. road "entertainment" to You're bound to meet keep companions - 6. Avoid using a cell phone different types of drivers on 1. A well-maintained especially young children - while you're driving — the road — don't take things vehicle is a safe vehicle. occupied during your trip. distractions can cause personally and avoid Brakes, oil levels, fluid CD's, books, and lap games accidents! aggressive driving, which levels, turn signals, lights are a good start. can lead to road rage. and tire pressure should all 7. Keep a safe distance be checked before 4. Plan your route ahead of from vehicles ahead. Ensure embarking on a trip. time. You can obtain a road you have enough room to map and suggested routes stop suddenly from your local automobile or maneuver safely in an association or on the emergency. Internet. Remember to plan rest and meal stops. health-care decisions for you when you are no longer able. You can do this through a power of attorney for property and a power of attorney for personal care. Register with the Alzheimer Wandering Registry to ensure your safety should you become confused and lost. This registry will allow local police to help you return home safely and give you and your family peace of mind. 6. Seek out help There are many avenues for help. Talk to your family physician about treatment options. Contact the Alzheimer Society of Huron County about support groups for both you and your family. Community agencies can provide practical services like housekeeping services or nursing services. 7. Live each day "I don't take things for granted anymore. I treasure the good times now." 8. Know that the Alzheimer Society of Huron County is here to help We can help you with information, coping strategies, support, and links to services in your community. To reach the Society call 4821482 or 1-800-561-5012 or visit our website: www.alzheimerhuron.on.ca by Alexandra Beasse 2. Be sure to pack an emergency kit in your car. Include a flashlight, blanket, flare, motion sickness medication, a cell phone and plenty of water 5. 8. Driver fatigue happens on long and short trips. Follow the rules of Plan to take a break every 2 10. If your vehicle needs repair or isn't big enough to accommodate your luggage and passengers, consider renting a car or larger vehicle such as an SUV or a mini -van. Keep in mind you can often get low weekend rental rates. Fall wheat measures four feet, five inches June 23, 1876 Thos. Roe of McKillop has fall wheat growing on his farm which measures 4 feet 5 inches and spring wheat which goes over 2 feet 3 inches. The new Presbyterian Church of Brucefield is being pushed forward rapidly. Mr. McLaren of Hibbert has in his possession the biggest calf of its age. At two months old, it weighed 300 pounds. Last spring a farmer in Tuckersmith captured a fine large eagle. He sold it to Geo. Whitely. He cared for it and he kept it chained in the loft. Mr. Whitely was away for some time and when he came home, the eagle was overjoyed to see him. C. Dale of Hullet has purchased the farm on the Huron Rd. recently occupied by Felix Thompson for $ 4,500. C. Davis of half -way house McKillop, was requested to get up a picnic for the celebration of the 1st July. It will be held in S. Hannah's grove. Brodhagen's band has been engaged for the occasion. Several new buildings have been erected in Zurich. We mention a two- storey frame building by Henry Zimmerman, tailor, blacksmith shop by Louis Thiel. Mr. Cavenagh of Walton has sold his farm of 40 acres to Lewis McDonald for $2,000. June 21, 1901 A very serious accident occurred at a barn raising on the farm of Geo. Henderson, McKillop, west of Winthrop. J.J. McLaughlin was standing on the stone wall when a Years agone... bar slipped and he fell to the ground. S. C. Rathwell of Varna, shoe maker, has bought the stock of R. Jamieson of Brucefield. Mr. Jamieson is moving to Dakota. A meeting of the Country Council to prepare plans for the erection of a new jailor's residence at Goderich met and are now asking for tenders. J.C. Greig of town is visiting in Detroit combining pleasure with business. He is visiting large clothing factories in Michigan with a view of establishing one in Seaforth. J. Mulholland of Harpurhey left for the old country. Through the death of an aunt he and his sisters have fallen heir to a considerable sum of money. John Landsborough, furniture dealer in town furnished a house completed in Thorndale, near London. He also furnished one at Londesboro near Blyth. A. W. Campbell of town has sold 27 new buggies. This does not look like hard times. Geo. Walker of Cromarty raised a fine large barn. When finished it will be one of the most up to date barns in the country. N. 0. Buchanan, son of Dr. Buchanan, Zurich, has passed his second year examination in medicine at Toronto University with honors. M. A. Buchanan, stands at the head of the graduating class at Toronto University in modern languages. A flock of sheep belonging to Wm. Beaverwho resides near Zurich yielded an average 29 1/2 pounds of wool. June 25, 1926 J. B. Mustard of Brucefield is building a house on the lot where the Methodist Church formerly stood. The Misses Cuthill are guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Scott of Cromarty. Workman have erected a handsome steel straw shed on the farm of Wm. Decker east of Zurich. A very pleasant afternoon was enjoyed at the bowling green. The weather was fine and everything was pretty in nature. Harry Stewart and Frank Sills carried away first prize, while Robt. Devereaux and W. R. Smith took second. Miss Alice M. Daly held a piano recital at the studio of Miss. Ahrens of Stratford. She was assisted by Able Steinburg. Miss Daly is a pupil of Cora B. Ahrens, L.T.C.M. of Stratford. Candidates are writing the Department examination at the Collegiate Institute this week. R. J. Beatty, of Egmondville and E. R. Crawford, Principal of Seafoth Public School are presiding officers. Miss. E. Elcoat of Seaforth, has accepted a position of science teacher on the staff of Woodstock Collegiate Institute. Miss S. S. McLean, left here for Edmonton. Jun. 23, 1951 Miss Dorthy Theobald, bride, elect was honored when a number of her friends entertained by Mrs. Lionel Fortune and Mrs. F. Walsh, at a cup and saucer shower. Mrs. Elmer Stevenson, Mrs. Harry Chesney, Mrs. Norman McLean, Mrs. Tony Phillips and Mrs. Paul Doig also entertained when she was given a floor lamp and a mirror. Among those called to - the Ontario Bar at the convocation ceremonies at Osgoode Hall was Donald Henderson Scott, a son of Mrs. H. R. Scott of town. A year book has been completed this week by pupils of the Seaforth District High School.The book has been dedicated to those ex -students of the High School who lost their lives in the first and second world war. The book was edited by Mary Lou Sills. Dr. and Mrs. James Mclure and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mclure, Winthrop attended graduation exercises at Whitby when their niece, Margaret Broadfoot was one of the graduates. She received the medal for highest standing in the third year. June 24, 1976 Tuckersmith Township Council gave approval for l tenders to be called by the engineer for the construction of a new bridge on sideroad 15-16, concession 3 HRS at the coucil session in Brucefield Tuesday night. This is subject to the final approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. A good crowd packed the United Church in Cromarty at the annual strawberry supper last Wednesday.