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Times -Advocate, August 16, 1995
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Marijuana seizure
Up to 500 marijuana
plants were uprooted by
OPP and RCMP in a two
day operation in Hay, Ste-
phen and Usborne town-
ships. The crops were dis-
covered through the use of
a helicopter which can iso-
late crops hidden in fields
of corn and dense bush ar-
eas.
Help your pet be cool
Animals feel the heat and have health problems just like us
It's great to enjoy summer with your pet.
But it's also the time when they have the
greatest risk of injury and heat -related health
problems. So here are some tips on keeping
things cool this summer.
Watch for signs of heatstroke. Rapid
panting, hot skin, twitching muscles, a dazed
look. Wrap them in a towel soaked with cool,
not cold, water. In severe cases, place them in
a bathtub. Heatstroke can be fatal.
Never leave your pet in a parked car.
Not even if you crack the windows or park in
the shade. On a 70 deg. day, the car tem-
perature can rise above 150 deg in minutes.
It's extremely dangerous. And the number
one cause of heatstroke.
Keep vaccinations up-to-date. This is the
time when most pets come in contact with
other animals, at parks, campgrounds etc.
Always provide plenty of fresh water -
Dogs can only sweat through the pads of their
feet and by panting. Evaporation from the wet
surfaces of their mouth and nose helps lower
body temperature.
Stop external parasites before they bite.
Fleas, ticks and ear mites thrive in warm, hu-
mid environments.
Also avoid internal parasites. Be sure
your dog has been heartworm tested and is on
a preventative.
Watch for hot pavement and beaches.
Sensitive paws burn easily.
Find a cool spot. For indoor pets, keep the
air circulating with a child -proof fan or air
conditioner. Provide shade for outdoor pets.
And a gentle sprinkle from a hose is always
appreciated.
The streets aren't safe. Don't let your pet
roam. Just in case - make sure your pet is li-
censed. We see twice as many fight injuries
and bite wounds in summer. And, of course,
you pet is no match for a car.
The yard isn't always sate, either. Be
cautious of pesticides and herbicides. Read
the precautions for lawn chemicals carefully
and keep pets tway from newly -treated
yards. If pets come in contact with chemicals,
wash their fee, abdomen and chest thorough-
ly, then call professionals.
Brush after every
heel. Frequent brush-
ing provides early
warning of parasites
and skin infections by
lifting the coat, per-
mitting a view of the
skin below.
It's allergy sea-
son. People sneeze.
Pets scratch. Common
pet allergies include
pollen, grass and
weeds. If you pet
scratches excessively
or chews at its paws,
bring it in for an
exam.
Watch the ex-
ercise and diet. Don't
encourage exercise
during the hottest part
of the day. And let
them eat less. Over-
eating can lead to
overheating.
Not every dog
paddles -well. An-
imals in the water for
the first time should
be eased in, never thrown or chased in. Don't
let them drink from pools, streams or the
ocean. And, if they swim, rinse them off. Salt
and minerals can damage a dog's coat. ,
Sunburn is no day at the beach. It hurts.
Short haired pets and those with pink skin
and white hair are especially susceptible.
Limit their exposure.
Becky and Kaylee Barrett of Crediton receive plenty of af-
fection
ffection from their pet dog, Boomer.
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Numerous thefts in Exeter
EXETER - A suspect fled on foot
after a vehicle owned by Dianne
Hesse was stolen and driven into a
tree on Simcoe St. Aug. 13.
The same day, Douglas Duganon
was charged with theft, mischief
and breach of probation after he
was caught using a fork lift truck to
unload a car washer compressor
from Exeter Produce into the trunk
of his car. He was held by employ-
ees until police arrived.
Also, three unlocked bicycles he -
longing to Luann Keelan, Mike
Budny and Lisa McDonald were
stolen from the Exeter area Aug. 8
and 10.
Tips for fresh fruit
and vegetables
Avoid the
killer temper-
ature zone
for your
fruit
Get better
flavor from
tree fruit
through proper handling and
storage. Three fruits such as
peaches, plums and nectarines,
will deliver their full load of
juiciness and flavor when fully
ripe. Ripe fruit yields to gentle
pressure. If fruit is not ripe, it
must he stored at a temperature
that will promote optimum ripen-
ing. Refrigerator temperature (2
degrees to 6 degrees C) is con-
sidered the "killer zone" as it
causes the pulp of the fruit to
break down. Fruit becomes dry
and mealy. Sound familiar?
REACH FOR the optimum ri-
pening temperature: store unripe
tree fruits in a loosely closed
paper hag at a temperature as
close as possible to room temper-
ature, about 20 degrees C. A
higher temperature (above 20 de-
grees C) will also result in a
mealy flesh and off -flavor.
Potato greening, is it
dangerous?
A greenish tint on potato skins
occurs when the tubers are ex-
posed to either sun or artificial
light in storerooms, in supermar-
ket displays or at home. The col-
or is due to chlorophyll develop-
ing in the skin. In most potato
varieties this color is green.
Along with this color change, the
solanin content in the potato in-
creases. Solanin is a bitter com-
pound that is generally concen-
trated close to the potato's sur-
face. It is easily removed when
peeled. Contrary to popular be-
lief, there is little concern about
solanin being harmful, unless eat-
en in large quantities.
. The amount that would be
necessary to make someone sick
is so high that the potato itself
would be inedible. Also solanin,
if accidentally eaten, does not ac-
cumulate in the body.
When buying, choose potatoes
with no wrinkles, sprouts, cracks,
bruises, decay, or green areas.
Avoid potatoes with an overall
greenish color Always store pota-
toes in a dark, cool and well -
ventilated area for up to two
months. Avoid storage in a plastic
hag. Do not refrigerate.
Swiss chard, the two -in -one
vegetable
Swiss chard, cousin of the beet,
originated in the Mediterranean.
Its stem, either white or scariet,
has a subtle celery -like taste and
the wide leaves have a mild fla-
vor of spinach and beet. Substi-
tute tender chard leaves for
cooked spinach in most recipes.
To serve as a side dish vegetabie,
separate the stalks from the
leaves. Steam or boil stems two to
three minutes. Add the leaves
when the stalks are nearly done or
cook them separately one to two
minutes. If the leaves are large
enough, stuff them with a meat,
rice and vegetable mixture. One
cup (250mL) of shredded raw
Swiss chard is a source of vitamin
C (18% RDI), Vitamin A (12%
RDI) and magnesium 12% RDI).
Chrlsay O'Toole, pictured at top reads the children a story dur-
ing the Huron County Summer Library Program on Monday of
temoon at the Exeter library. Above: Jodi Soldan, assistant,
watches as Jody Spring draws an animal in a game of 'Win,
Lose or Draw'. This is the last week of the program.
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Vacation Bible
School
planned at
Thames Road
Rhoda Rohde
THAMES ROAD - Vacation
Bible School will be held at
Thames Road church on August 21
to 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The
cost is a Ioonie per night per child.
Organizers need paper towel tubes
for the craft sessions. Contact Caro-
lyn Johns if you can provide some.
On Wednesday, September 13,
U.C.W. will hold their Fall Region-
al at Centralia United Church. Reg-
istration is at 6:45 p.m., coffee at
7:00 p.m., followed by the business
meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Firefighters prepare
breakfast in Granton
Many enjoyed the
Sunday breakfast.
Muriel Lewis
GRANTON - Several hundred
people enjoyed the Firefighters
Breakfast at the fire hall on Sunday
morning.
Some people from the Granton
area attended the first heritage festi-
val held in Lucan on Saturday. Au-
gust 12.
Elizabeth Parkinson celebrated
her birthday on the weekend with
family and friends.
Several women from Granton at-
tended the Huron Country Play-
house in Grand Bend on Friday and
enjoyed 'Who's under Where'.
At the Granton United Church on
Sunday, August 13 Pastor Norma -
lie Voakes entitled her sermon
'Enough, Already'. She concluded
her message by saying that the peo-
ple of God are still being called to
obey His Commandments with
trust, hope, love and prayer.
Marilyn Humphrey led the read-
ing of the Psalm.
Everyone had the opportunity to
view the extensive interior decorat-
ing which was done in July and
which will be dedicated on Septem-
ber 10.
Decoration Day at the Granton
Cemetery is next Sunday, August
20.
Vacation Bible School
About 80 children gathered at the
Granton United Church each morn-
ing last week August 7 to I 1 for the
Vacation Bible School when the
program theme was 'Jesus is King'.
April Bryan led the opening ses-
sion of singing, reciting memory
verses and a short skit before the
children divided into their classes
for crafts, games and bible lessons.
The classroom teachers were
Katherine Malcolm, Lynda Blom,
April Bryan, Kelly Hack and Kelly
Waters. Doreen McRobert assisted
by Michelle McRobert was in
charge of the craft hall, where the
crafts ranged from delicate, beauti-
fully decorated eggs to sturdy card-
board shields for the followirjg bal-
loon fight.
Sunshine packages made up from
small gifts brought in by the chil-
dren were later distributed to shut-
ins in the Granton community.
Jim Riddell, Robert Thorpe and
Gary Broughton kindly opened
their pools to the children, allowing
each of the classes an opportunity
to go swimming.
Classroom and pool helpers in-
cluded Lisa Humphrey, Tara West -
man, Stephanie Currah, Susan
Bryan, Amanda Shearme, Carlene
Goos, Bronwen Hazlewood, Mi-
chael Shearme and Veronica Blom.
Carolyn Bryan provided the mu-
sic, Jane Garrett and Ruth Harlton
looked after the food snacks, and
Pastor Normalie Voakes took care
of the spiritual nourishment.
Appreciation is extended to all
who helped make this such an en-
joyable and worthwhile time for
the children.
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