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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-09-29, Page 66 Exeter Times -Advocate Wednesday, September 29, 2004 Opinion Forum News Seniors' perspective Continued from page 5 I'm not giving him any of mine." The second bull says, "That pretty much says it for me too. I've been here three years and have earned the right to the 50 cows we've agreed are mine. I'll fight him off, but I'm keep- ing all my cows." The third bull says, "I've only been here a year and so far you guys have only left me with 10 cows. I might not be as big as you fellows yet, but I'm young and virile so I simply must keep all my cows." They had just finished their big talk when an 18 -wheeler pulls up in the middle of the pasture with only one animal in it - the biggest darn bull these guys had ever seen. At 4,700 pounds, each step he took towards the ground strained the loading ramp. The first bull says, "Well, you know it's actually been some time since I really felt I was doing my cows justice any- way. I think I can spare a few for our new friend." The second bull says, "I'll have plenty of cows to take care of if I just stay on the opposite end of the pasture from him. I'm not looking for an argument." They looked over and saw the third bull pawing the dirt, shaking his horns and snorting up a storm. The first bull says, "Son, let me give you some advice real quick. Let him have some of your cows and live to tell about it." The third bull says, "Heck, he can have all my cows. I'm just trying to make sure he knows I'm a bull. Potato Chips: Potato chips were invented at Saratoga Springs, New York in 1853 when Commodore Vanderbilt complained to his steward that he made his French fries too thick, the steward was a little put out, sliced some potatoes as thin as he could, placed them in boiling grease and served them. Needless to say the Commodore was delighted. Commercial potato chips are cooked in long vats of oil (75 feet long) with the oil being filtered and rarely changed. Production is about 200 pounds per hour. Since the oil is continually kept at 375 degrees F., the chips should contain a high percentage of trans -acids (a harmful fat). Fabricated potato chips are made from dehydrated potatoes (Pringles and now Lays). Potato or corn chips have 10 times more fat than pretzels or air - popped corn (not the microwave type). There are 28 flavours of potato chips on the market. There is the equivalent of two -and -a -half pats of margarine in one ounce of potato chips. Potato chips are 61 per cent fat. Just between us: Today... I wish you a day of ordinary miracles... a fresh pot of coffee you didn't have time to make your- self. An unexpected phone call from an old friend... green stoplights on your way to work or shop. I wish you a day of little things to rejoice in... the fastest line at the grocery store. A good sing along on the radio... your keys right where you look. I wish you a day of happiness and little bite size pieces of perfection that give you the funny feeling the Lord is smiling on you, holding you so gently because you are someone special and rare. I wish you a day of peace, happiness and joy... They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them. ATaste of Huron a success Dear Editor: A BIG thank you to all those. who participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters South Huron 3rd Annual A Taste of Huron in Black and White. It was a cool night filled with fine cuisine, live music and dancing to keep us warm. (We are currently investigating a heat source for next year). A special thanks to all of our donors for their gen- erosity and support. You made this year's event the biggest yet! The dollars generated will support the programs and recruitment initiatives of our agency. For information on our programs, call us at 519- 235-3307, visit our Web site at www.shbbbs.on.ca, or help children find a special someone across Canada by clicking on www.sharealittlemagic.ca on Sept. 30. MasterCard has committed to donating $50,000 if we can generate 10,000 hits on the new recruiting Web site! What a great hook to encourage all of our families, friends, neighbours, and colleagues to visit the site and consider becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister. Share a Little Magic!! BOBBI-Jo KING, Resource Co-ordinator Big Brothers Big Sisters South Huron Community support forTerry Fox Run Dear Editor: We wish to inform your readers of the overwhelming support given to the Terry Fox Run in Exeter Sept. 19. The community support through the participants and following businesses all helped by raising approxi- mately $11,000. WOW! The following businesses contributed; Reel Time, New Orleans Pizza, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Eddington's Casual Fine Dining, Country Flowers, McDonalds, Take Two Hair Design, Kicks Aquatic, Hansen's Independent Grocer, Stedman's, Holtzmann's I.G.A, Shoppers Drug Mart, Exeter Times -Advocate, Stratford Memorials Ltd., Gary Bean Securities, MacTavish CE LTD. (ESSO) and RSD Sport Den INC. We are extremely proud to live in a community which provides such a strong network for a great cause. Thanks to all who help and participated in the search for a cure through cancer research. Sincerely, JANE HUNDEY AND ANN DEVRIES Co -chairpersons for the Terry Fox Rim An honour deserved Dear Editor: It was nice to see that Adult Activities Co-ordinator Jim Bearss has received an award for `Senior of the Year 2004.' This is a great honour and one that he deserves. He has worked very hard for this recognition, as did June Hodgson in the past, and continues at the pre- sent time. Their work in the community is out of commitment and dedication in working with and advocating for seniors. Congratulations Jim, and thanks to the town for their thoughtfulness in honouring him. FAYE SKINNER Exeter's beautiful flow- ers result ofT.L.C. Dear Editor: I'd like to remind everyone to take the time before frost to observe and appreciate the flowers that adorn the main street of our town. Many friends and family from out of town who have visited throughout the sum- mer have commented on how attractive the main street of Exeter looks. Personally, I rarely drive downtown without com- menting on or stopping to look at the myriad of differ- ent, colourful flowers that fill the tubs along the side- walks, the beautiful baskets that hang on the light standards, the huge wall hangings in the centre of town, MacNaughton Park, and the very colourful boxes that lace the bridge at the north end of Exeter. All of this in my opinion is a very welcoming sight for the vis- itors to our town, and truly has to be a labour of love for Fred Mommersteeg, who dishes out his early morn- ing T.L.C. and maintains these beautiful flowers throughout the summer. GERRY GREGUS, Exeter. Fund lessens flood risk Dear Editor: Thumbs up to the Exeter Community Fund for taking the initiative to lessen the risk of serious flooding in Exeter. I would like to comment on this project in relation- ship to three issues. Firstly, the Municipality of Exeter for years allowed construction in the drainage area without a storm water drainage plan. Over time as houses and farm drainage practices increased the amount and speed of the storm water run off we developed a major flooding problem. The flooding problem is a municipal one for which it seems to have no responsibility to pay for its correction but the Community Fund does. This is the same fund that bailed the Municipality out when water rates where inadequate. The fund seems to be a municipal reserve and a way for the municipality to balance its budget and pay for what should be capital projects. The fund is definitely lowering taxes but at the end of the day will the fund be empty. I personally would like to see the fund's managers create a com- munity foundation that would remain as a tribute to the excellent job the PUC board did for our community. Secondly, the development of the storm water drainage plan should be looked at in the wider context of land use planning, including recreational planning. I have been amazed as I drive around London at the number of storm water management ponds being build in residential and industrial areas by developers. The ones in residential areas generally have paths around them and are linked to trails in the subdivision and marketed as part of the subdivision's amenities. The construction of these ponds to the south and east of Exeter if linked to the river trail could create a green belt around the town that could act as a multi -use trail. The time is now, not to build the trail but to get it on the development plan of the municipality. Future sub- division agreements will then include provision for its eventual creation. The Morrison Trail has to be one of the most benefi- cial developments in our community and the value of its continual expansion is immense. Thirdly, storm water management costs are in gener- al an expense of the land developer. Current land own- ers are not being charged but future land developers who receive a benefit from the construction of these ponds should pay a development fee to the Community Fund. The Municipality should include in its develop- ment fees a charge that will be reimbursed to the Community Fund. I challenge the flood committee to expand its view to include recreational planning and future development charges. I challenge the Community Development Fund mem- bers to establish a community foundation and fund it with $500,000 to $1 million so there always will be a PUC legacy in the community. FRED SIMMONS, Exeter Panther Profile EXETER — This week at South Huron has been action -packed! The field hockey team blew the competition off the field by winning two games this week. They also competed in the St. John's Kilmarnock Invitational over the weekend. The junior and senior girls bas- ketball teams also played this week in league play in Stratford and in tournaments over the weekend. The tennis team was successful in action as well, com- ing second overall against club players from Stratford. The golf team also had some great results, as did the cross country team. AMANDA At the fair this weekend, the ZEHR senior band was given the amaz- PANTHER ing opportunity of playing the PROFILE same two songs over and over again in the parade. The black jazz band also had a perfor- mance, lending their stellar musical talents to the fashion show. Several South Huron students were also competing in the ambassador competition, and congratulations to winner and South Huron student Ashley Arnold! Now that this exciting and eventful week is over, let's take a look at the spectacular events there are to look forward to next week! Wed., Sept. 29 UWO presentation in Room 118 at 1:30 p.m. Girls basketball at Madill, bus leaves at 12:15 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 30 Reading Day UIP in Goderich, bus leaves at noon and returns at 4 p.m. Cross country team to TVRAA Springbank, London Fri., Oct. 1 - Sat. Oct. 2 Girls basketball tournament at St. Anne's Mon., Oct. 4 Early Dismissal Tues., Oct. 5 Gr. 10 Science trip to Wawanosh all day Picture retakes in the afternoon — if you did not have your picture taken on picture day, you must have it done now for your student card and year- book picture Wed., Oct. 6 Girls basketball at Stratford Northwestern, bus leaves at 1:15 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 7 Field hockey in Goderich, bus leaves at 12:40 p.m. Boys Volleyball in Goderich, bus leaves at 1:15 p.m. Fri. Oct. 8 Commencement, grads meet at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. Letters to the Editor The Times -Advocate welcomes letters to the editor as a forum for open discussion of local issues, concerns, complaint, and kudos. By mail: P.O. Box 850, Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S6 By fax: (519) 235-0766 By e-mail: editor@southhuron.com Please include your name and address. Anonymous letters will not be published.