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Dogs on show
Norman Shearing approaches Laddle the German Shepherd to see how he will react while
owner Lynda Rees looks on. Laddie was being tested for his Canine Good Citizen status
during the Exeter Dog Show on Saturday.
Exeter dog show, first
one in over twenty years
Chris Skalkos T -A staff
EXETER - Over 75 dog owners attended Exeter's
first annual dog show held in the Recreation Centre
on Saturday.
Kate Fletcher, from Bull Lover's Kennels, or-
ganized the show which featured two different show
classes. Owners and their canine friends had the op-
portunity to demonstrate their skills in an obedience
category or test themselves in a Canine Good Cit-
izen Test (CGC).
Fletcher brought in two experienced judges for the
show. Barb Tate from London judged the obedience
category while Norman Shearing, also from London,
judged the CGC category. The dogs Shearing passed
were awarded their Canine Good Citizen titles
which allows them to visit hospitals as therapy dogs.
Fletcher said CGC dogs are becoming more pop-
ular in hospitals and nursing homes because their
presence stimulate patients in a positive way.
"Pet therapy encourages people to interact with the
dogs and all of a sudden they open up and begin
looking forward to the visit," said Fletcher adding it
also benefits the dogs. "The dogs also need the inter-
action and they really like to please," she said.
Fletcher said she was surprised at the success of
the show because it was hastily put together and de-
pended on the support of local merchants who spon-
sored and helped advertise the show in a very short
period of time. "They [the sponsors] were en-
thusiastic. In one day the whole community came to-
gether to pull this off. You don't usually get that kind
of support on such a short notice," she said.
The dog show was unique because it offered own-
ers of mixed breed dogs the opportunity to enter.
Fletcher explained the Canadian Kennel Club only
allows pure breeds to compete in their shows.
"This show isn't just for pure breeds, it's for all
breeds," said Fletcher adding that a pure breed dog
must be officially registered on paper to be con
sidered as such. "This show allows people who have
dogs that are not from pure heritage to compete and
quite a few people are taking advantage of it."
Pauline Van Der Ley from Exeter was present to
have her collies tested for their Canine Good Citizen
status. She has been involved with breeding and
showing dogs for seven years and was glad to find a
show like this in Exeter.
"Dog shows are not common in Exeter. I believe
this is the first onein 20 years and I'm hoping there
will be more," said Van Der Ley.
"There are a lot of people with cross breed dogs
who would like something like this because other
dog shows won't allow mixed breeds. This is a fun
match, it doesn't matter what you show," she said.
Wins trophy at car races
Hazel Davis
SAINSTBURY - On Monday an
enthusiastic group from St. Pat-
rick's attended the pool party and
barbecue at the Davis's. A short
ACW meeting followed and plans
for another party in August.
Personals
Rose and Arnold Cunningham
Grand Bend
beach safe
for swimming
GRAND BEND - Swimming re-
sumed Friday when warning signs
at Grand Bend's main beach were
removed in the morning after a four
day posting warning swimmers
about high bacteria levels in the
water. The main beach was deemed
unsafe for swimming by the Minis-
try of the Environment on July 17,
and unsafe for swimming signs
were posted until 10:00 am on July
21.
According to Mike Gariepy. Wa
ter Quality Coordinator for the
Lambton Health Unit, the posting
doesn't mean the beach is closed,
they arc designed to warn swim-
mers that high levels of the E. Coli
bacteria may pose a health prob-
lem. "Wc don't close beaches, only
the Medical Officer has that author-
ity. When it comes to bacteria, we
just pot signs warning people that
these waters arc contaminated and
they swim at their own risk," Ga-
riepy said.
Under current Ministry standards,
tested waters found to have over
110 L. Coli bacteria per 100 mm of
water exceed hcalih standards.
Warning signs were also posted
at Ipperwash Main Bcach, 1pper-
wash Provincial Park and Pinery
Provincial Park along Lake Huron
hut have since been removed.
and family attended the wedding of
the latters sister Sharon Humphrey
to Gordon Wright at Wingham on
Saturday July 23. Rose was the ma-
tron of honor and Arnold best man,
their grandson James was ringbear-
er.
Hamilton and Audrey Hodgins
were visitors with Mary Davis re-
cency.
Get well wishes go out to Bill
Johnson this week from all his
friends at St. Patrick's.
Ilugh and Hazel Davis accompa-
nied by son Michael and grandsons
Harley. Caleb. Corkin and Travis
spent the weekend at Cayuga Inter-
national Dragway Park attending
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the car races on Saturday and the
Moto Cross races on Sunday. Con-
gratulations to Harley winning an-
other first place trophy in the 60 cc
pee wee division.
Don't forget the afternoon of
Country Music at Central Commu-
nity Centralia, Sunday July 30. Pot
luck lunch and silver collection.
Visscher Farms
Country Market
Broccoli 75t,
Cauliflower $1.00,
Cabbage 75t,
Potatoes 1.75 10 Ib. bag
Sweet com and other fruits and
vegetables in season
Baked goods, jams, honey
Open 9-6 daily
Closed Sunday
3 miles west of Exeter
on Hwy. 83
237-3442
ANNOUNCEMENT
Dr. Ingrid Harle wishes to announce that she will
be leaving her practice in Clinton, Ontario, for an
extended sabbatical. Dr. R. B. Lal, (wife of Dr. P.
K. Anand, General Surgeon in Huron County)
will be taking over the continuing care of Dr.
Harle's patients as of August 14, 1995.
Dr. Harle would like to extend a warm welcome
to Dr. Lal as she joins our medical community.
Dr. Harle has thoroughly enjoyed her practice in
Clinton and values the friendship and support of
the community. She wishes all her patients the
best of health and happiness.
Students experience Canada
International youth try different customs
Brenda Burke T -A staff
EXETER - Dogs are cheap and
fast-food is overabundant in Can-
ada, according to Germany ex-
change student Michael Puls.
"The food is sweet, fat and high
in cholesterol. I like it," says 18 -
year -old Puls, who is staying with
area residents Jan and Brad Barnes
for a month as part of the Exeter
Lion's Youth Exchange program.
Twenty -year-old Simona San-
guineti is also unaccustomed to Ca-
nadian food. She's an exchange
student from Italy staying with
Joyce and Larry Eveland in Exeter.
"In Italy we eat a lot of veg-
etables, fruit and pasta," she said
during an interview under the giant
willow tree in McNaughton Park
Sunday evening.
Tasting marshmallows seems to
be the highlight of the students' Ca-
nadian dining experience.
"I thought it was some kind of
bread," said Puls. "It was horrible
tasting - pure sugar."
The two students met with 32
other international youth exchange
students at Bruce Murray Camp
Ontario where they spent last week
experiencing tourist attractions
such as Niagara Falls, St. Jacob's,
Wonderland and the CN Tower.
When they returned they presented
Larry Wein, the Lion's youth ex-
change chairman, with friendship
banners from their own Lion's
Clubs in Germany and Italy. Puts'
banner was decorated with sig-
natures from the camp.
Although it's Sanguineti's first
time as an exchange student, she
has travelled to Greece, Spain and
France. Puls has been to England
twice on exchange and now has a
Mexican student staying at his own
home. For both of them, it's their
first time in Canada.
One thing they noticed immedi-
ately upon arriving in this country
was the landscape. Coming from a
land of hills and trees, Puls ex-
pected more of the same here. San-
guineti was also surprised by the
open spaces which she described
as "very different from Italy."
"The distances are totally differ-
ent," said Puls. "When we see our
neighbors it's a two -minute walk.
Here it's a half-hour drive."
Also contrasting with Germany,
he said, are Canada's prices. Some-
thing that costs $160 in Germany,
according to Puls, is only $50 in
Canada with the average price for
a dog in Germany ranging from
$3,000 to $5,000. Also, gas is
three times more expensive back
home for Puls.
Because Cam Eveland was an ex-
change student at Puls' home last
summer, Puls was lucky enough to
know ahead of time about his host
family. The Evelands plan to take
Puts to play Laser Tag in London,
to watch his first drive-in movie
and also to their cottage near Sud-
bury for a week before he returns
home tin his birthday, August 12.
"I won't have time to unpack my
presents," he said. He would like to
travel the Yukon next time he vis-
its Canada. Puts has a 21 -year-old
brother and both his parents are
doctors. He's interested in sports
and speaks four languages - Span-
ish, French, English and German.
When asked if he works as well
as attending school he replied, "We
care a lot about school. Sometimes
we're in school from 8 to 5 without
a break."
Sanguineti has one sister, 22. Her
mother is a housewife and her fa-
ther works in the tax business. She
attends a political science program
at university and plays tennis, vol-
leyball and does gymnastics.
The two students were impressed
with what they described as a
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friendly atmosphere in Exeter.
"The people are very friendly,"
said Sanguineti.
"'i jtey're very interested in us,"
added Puls. "The first question is
'How are you?' They're interested
in Germany and try to speak Ger-
man."
This is the first time the Evelands
have hosted an exchange student.
The Barnes' family had an Aus-
tralian exchange student visit their
home last Christmas. Although
host families usually participate
within the Lion's Club, non-
member families are encouraged to
become hosts at a time when host
homes are in short supply.
"There's always a scramble find-
ing homes," says Larry Wein.
"There (are not) enough families
involved."
The number of participating ex-
change students is down as well.
"I'm surprised there isn't more
participation from the kids," says
Wein. "It's very beneficial. We've
tried to promote it through the high
school."
During the last few years, chil-
dren of Lion's Club members have
been actively involved in the pro-
gram.
Michael Puls, 18 and
Simona Sanguineti, 20 are
participants in the Exeter
Lion's Youth Exchange
program.
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Capsule Comments
• with Ernie Miatello
Restless leg syndrome... a condition of pain and
discomfort people feel when their legs are at rest.
These symptoms are relieved by movement hence
the urge to keep the legs moving. There is some ev-
idence that this problem might be linked to a deficiency of Iron. Check
with your or.
Summer arbequing can be dangerous to your health if you don't cook
thl;lt, burger well. The common bacteria, E. coll, can be dangerous.
Ince only way to kill this bug is to heat the meat to at least 155 C. No
pink hamburger, Check before eating.
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Did you know that babies are bom farsighted? Their eyes don't start to
focus close up until about 3.6 months old.
Keep a list of all currently -used medications with you at all times. Re-
member to Include medications you buy without a prescription also. This
list will help caregivers If you need emergency care.
Good advice: -Before you take it, talk about it,' We are always willing to
talk to you about your medication.
HURON APOTHECARY Ltd.
Phone 235-1982 440 Main St., Exeter
'Your Health Care Pharmacy'
ALL
EARS
John E. Tiede
Hearing loclrnment
Specialist
Hearing Test - Fast,
Simple, and Important
For All Ages
Q. I recently had a hearing test
and was told that I hear nor-
mally in the low frequency
range, but that 1 no longer hear
high -frequency sounds well.
Can you please explain what
this means?
A. You have what's known as
high -frequency loss. This
means that you may hear low
tones well, but sounds
produced at a highcr pitch or
frequency, are difficult for you
to hear. The higher the pitch
(say for example, the notes at
the high end of a piano
keyboard), the more difficulty
you probably have in hearing
or distinguishing the sound.
The important word here is
distinguish. If you plotted
speech pattern on a frequency
scale, you'd see the vowel
sounds fall into the low -fre-
quency range, whereas con-
sonant sounds arc at highcr
frequencies.
So a person with your type of
loss may have problems distin-
guishing between consonant
sounds. Telling the difference
between CAP and TAP, for
example. may be difficult.
High -frequency hearing loss
may occur with advancing age,
or as a result of prolonged
exposure to loud noises. It is
usually not correctable
medically or surgically but, in
most cases. can be helped by
hearing aids.
Visit the Hearing Care
Centre at 7 Rattenbury St.
E., Clinton, for a complete
rearing evaluation.
Trained personnel will help
you select the right hearing
aids for your particular hearing
loss.
Call (319) 482-9024 to
schedule your appointment.