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Events
Whiting walking in memory of his late wife
ANNUAL MEETING/POT LUCK
of Ripley Agricultural Society, Tuesday, Jan.
22 (snow date Jan. 26), 7 p.m. social room
at Ripley Arena. Everyone welcome. For
more info call 519-395-2682. - 02,03cc
ANNUAL MEETING & DINNER
Of the Lucknow Agricultural Society, Tuesday
Jan. 20, 7 p.m. at Lucknow Presbyterian
Church. Tickets $12, available from any socie-
ty director, Hodgins Home Hardware or call
Mary Lou, 519-528-3214.. - 03ar -
LUCKNOW DISTRICT
COMMUNITY CENTRE
• Main Hail
• Kitchen Facilities
• Meeting Room Available Seats 80
FOR INFO OR BOOKINGS CALL
McDonagh Insurance 519-528-3423
LucknowCommunity
Christian Reformed Church
293 Place Street, Lucknow
www.lucknowccrc.ca
519.528.3133
Pastor Rita Klein-Geltink
Services: every. Sundayy morning at 10 a.m.
Sunday,• Jan. 18 -10 a
m .'Are we there :yet?"
• Sunday, Jan.18 - 5 pm: Sun y Seconds,
supper and video
• Wednesday, Jan. 21 - 9:30 am Coffee Break
Women's Group. Learning to read labels. All women
welcome!!
• Sunday, Jana 25 -10 am: Communion
Ask us about our programs!
BY GARIT REID
Sentinel Staff
Albert Whiting, of
Lucknow, will soon
be taking part once
again in the
Manulife Walk for
Memories on
Saturday Jan. 24_ to
help raise. funds in
support of the
Alzheimer Society
of Huron County.
He is also doing it in
loving memory of
his late wife, Mae
who suffered from
the disease.
For Whiting, rais-
ing awareness and
funds for the disease
is vital in
tryingto
find a cure one day.
He hasfirst hand
•
experience of what
the .disease can doto
one's memory.
Whiting's wife
went through the
many stages of
memory :loss that is
associated with
Alzheimer's :disease
and finding a cure to
the terrible . is
something Whiting
feels is worth -walk-
ing for.
"I don't know
when the symptoms
morphed into
Alzheimer's; on my
part constant vigi-
lance was the order,
day and night. The
Alzheimer Society
was a great help.
They solved many
dilemmas for me,
for which I'm grate-
ful," said Whiting.
Whiting has a
great appreciation
for the community,
especially the
Community Care
Access Centre
(CCAC) The.
CCAC really helped
him and his = wife
during a hard time of
their lives.
...Full s was
given to . me
CCAC and a bed
was 'found at
Pinecrest nursing
home here in
Lucknow, It was a
traumatic moment
taking 'this what I
a final
step, but with my
family support the
guilt associated with
this move was eased
somewhat," said
Whiting.
One thing
Whiting has taken
some comfort from
is how similar ` his
experience is to oth-
ers he has met at the
Walk for Memories.
He says it has helped
him understand
some of the issues of
the f Alzheimer's dis-
ease. that confused
him, over the years.
"We get together
and Chat during the
walk about our prob
leets and ex Pe ri
ences. I find as well
that most of our
problems have a
connection in tom,
said Whiting.
By doing the walk
and, getting together
with of em to chat
about the :se it
has eased some of
his confusion .: and
Problems, but going
through the C tiransi-
on , • vm
wife go to Pinecrest
was an ordeal. The
community
services
made the ordeal go
smoothly and gave it
dignity.
"It was awake .up
call that I :could .no
longer manage. It
!s to us sooner.
later. : CCAC
again stepped in and
did a wonderful
job,' . saidWhiting.'
Alzheimer's is a
terrible :disease
espe-
cially when it affects
a loved one.
Albert W g
has a lot of great
memories with his
wife Mae, . who
unfortunately passed
away in March due
to complications
with pneumonia,
Again ` this : year
Whiting willsontin-
ue to .:walk iii her
memory and help to
one day find a cure
for the : Alzheimer' s
disease.
"I cannotsay::
enough positive
Photo by Gorit Reid
Albert Whiting is
seen here beside a
picture of his late
wife Mae, who suf-
fered from
Alzheimer's dis-
ease. Whiting will
take part this year
in the Manulife
Walk for Memories
on Jan. 24, which is
taking place at var.
tous ' locations, in
Wingham. He'II be
raising funds in
support of . the
Alzheimer 'Society
of Huron .County.
things about the care
and assistance :Mae -
and I received _ from
the . CCAC, para-
medics,
ara
medicsand
Wingham Hospital,
Also the Alzheimer
Society was a a great
help. This list
wouldn't be com-
plete without me
saying a special gift
of .thanks to all the
staff at Pinecrest
nursing home. They.
looked after Mae in
her declin n
with digai
compassion.
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From page 3
We also made
our final contribu-
tion to the
Maitland Valley
Medical Centre."
ACW's $40,000
contribution this
year brought the
final contribution
tally to $100,000.
Infrastructure
was also on the
mind of ACW
council, and that's:
proven by the
approximately 20
uron
km of paving that
Reeve Van
Diepenbeek esti-
mates was done.
"We had quite a
few construction
jobs. 'We paved
Belfast Road for
about four blocks.
and St. Augustine
Line for one.
block."
Other repaving
and reconstruction
projects included
Bogey's Beach
Road, Nile Road,
Snowmobiling is a sport
enjoyed by many Ontarians
over the winter months. It
can be a lot of fun, but can
also be very dangerous if not
done properly. The Huron
OPP would like to remind
the public that a few simple
safety rules can help prevent
many of the tragedies that
happen on motorized snow
vehicles.
Obey speed limits and
road/ trail signs. and always
drive within your ability.
Reduce your speed when
Zion Road, Belfast
Road, and Mid -
Huron Beach
Road.
Other.. i restruc-
ture changes: 'were
also masle, Cover-
ing everything
from land improve-
ments and waste to
fire protection.
"We had quite a
few big culvert
replacements, and
we closed the West
Wawanosh landfill
site in October. All
the Wawanosh
ward waste will be =
going to the
Ashfield landfill."
The Lucknow
Fire Department
bought a new
pumper truck,
which ACW split
evenly with Huron -
Kinloss, as well as
participating in the '
purchase of
Goderich's new
aerial fire truck.
ACW also pur-
chased a new grad -
PP reminding
driving at night and watch
out for fences, guide wires
and other objects that are
more difficult to spot at,,
night
Avoid driving on frozen
lakes and rivers. If it can't be
avoided, check ice condi-
tions beforehand. Wear a
buoyant snowmobile suit.
Carry ice picks and make
sure they are accessible.
Tell someone about your.
outing, including your route,
a description of your snow-
mobile and your expected
er: from Volvo: dur-
g the summer.
"We took over all.
the Lucknow and
District Recreation
administration,"
Reeve Vag
D iepenbeek
explained. "We
take care of the
bills 'and the sched-
uling."
Cather projects
that came to
fruition this year
include the
Century Heights
people
time of return.
Never ' travel alone...
always ride with a friend.
Always be prepared for the
unexpected.
Never drive impaired.
Alcohol, illegal drugs, even
prescription and some over-
the-counter drugs can slow
your reaction time and affect
your ability to make good
decisions.. If convicted of
impaired driving on a snow-
mobile, you will lose your
driving privileges for all
types of vehicles, including
water. system,
which has been an
ongoing project for
the township since
2001. The water
system now meets
with all the condi-
tions of the
Ministry of
Environrhent
As for the:futte;
ACW residents can
expect to :see more
of the same.
"Conditional to
budget, we're
going to continue
with equipment
replacement," the
reeve said. "We'll
..- continue paving
more roads, but
we're not sure,
which are targeted
yet..
Also on ; the
agenda will be
implementing a
municipal drinking
water: and quality
system , and man-
aging the water
systems in the area.
"We're also
working on a mas-
ter drainage plan
for Port Albert, that
will continue this
year with consulta-1,
tion from B.M.
Ross of ' Goderich,"
Reeve Van
Diepenbeek said.
The Reeve also
wishes to extend
his warmest wishes
to all residents of
the area, saying he
hopes they have a
happy and prosper-
ous new year.
to be safe on snowmobiles
motor vehicles, commercial
vehicles and motorcycles.
Use appropriate hand sig-
nals when driving with oth-
ers before stopping, §,lowing
down or turning. exercise
caution on corners and hills,.::
and always remain on' the
right-hand side of therail.
Never ride on private
property without permission
of the landowner. This is
trespassing.
The "Motorized Snow
Vehicle Act" states that you
must be 16 years of age or
over witha valid Ontario
driver's license, motorized
snow vehicle operator's'
license (MSVOL) or a
license from another juris-
diction to drive a snowmo-
bile across a road, on road-
ways where legally permit-
ted, and on trails.
If you do not have a dri-
ver's license and you are 12
years of age or older, a valid
MSVOL, or a license from
another jurisdiction author-
izing you to drive a snow-
mobile will allow you to
drive on trails. Drivers must
always rainy their driver's
license or MSVOL, their
registration and insurance
for the vehicle they are oper-
ating. Failing :to produce
either of these documents to
a police officer or conserva-
tion officer when requested
could result in a fine of up to
$1,000.
Find out more safety
information at:.
<http://www.mto.gov.on.Ca/
english/safety/quicknotes/sn
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