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Opinion Forum .;News
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BACK IN TIME
I OYEARS AGO
January 18, 1995 - Huron MPP
Paul Klopp cut a cake in honour
of the Co-operators Insurance
Company National 50th anniver-
sary. Klopp said he could
remember when his grandfather
sold policies for what was then a
fledgling company re -writing the
rules of the insurance game. The
Exeter office was started in 1979.
Although it was recently
announced that the bus service from Owen Sound
to London would be discontinued, Cha -Co Trails of
Chatham will start a new bus route from London to
Goderich. It will run twice a day, only on Fridays.
20 YEARS AGO
January 19, 1985 - After 30 months of negotia-
tions and meetings, Exeter will be getting a nursing
home. The new home will be built and completely
financed by Tom Kannampuzha who will transfer
30 nursing beds from a similar facility he owns in
Seaforth.
25 YEARS AGO
January 19, 1980 - The Ausable-Bayfield
Conservation Authority has added two new staff
members. They are John Schwindt and Stephen
Lane.
The first baby born at South Huron Hospital in
1980 is Christian Robert Stuckless, son of Bob and
Judy Stuckless of Huron Park.
35 YEARS AGO.
January 16, 1970 - In an almost unprecedented
second consecutive acclamation, Usborne town-
ship's reeve Roylance Westcott became Huron
County Warden in Goderich Tuesday afternoon.
Westcott, who begins his fourth term as Usborne
reeve takes over the Warden's chair from neigh-
bour Jim Hayter of Stephen township.
Stephen township council last week named a
new road superintendent to replace Lawrence Hill
who retired recently after 21 years of service. The
new road boss is Ronald Frank McIsaac of Harper
Woods, Michigan.
40 YEARS AGO
January 19, 1965 - One of Exeter's most promi-
nent business and church leaders J. Hubert Jones
died suddenly as result of a heart attack. Born in
Winchelsea, Jones moved to Exeter in 1911 and
started full time in the grocery, dry goods business
of Jones & May which his father founded.
A survey shows that there would be 450 more
students in the area served by SHDHS by 1972.
Skating at the Exeter arena Sunday afternoon
attracted a high of 382 paid admission.
Reeve Glenn Webb of Stephen Township was
elected warden of Huron County and Reeve Ivan
Hearn of Lucan won the same position in Middlesex
County. Both men won elections after being defeat-
ed in contests last year.
55 YEARS AGO
January 21, 1950 - The opening of Brady's new
laundeteria with four automatic washing machines
and two large dryers will be this weekend.
60YEARS AGO
January 15, 1945 - Reeve B.W. Tuckey of Exeter,
Usborne reeve Hugh Berry and Stephen reeve
Alonzo McCann and deputy reeve Thomas Love are
in Goderich this week for county council.
70 YEARS AGO
January 24, 1935 - Canadian National Railways
has announced special fares for travel in eastern
Canada. From Exeter to Ottawa will cost $7.50, to
Montreal $8.60 and $11.85 to Quebec City.
80YEARS AGO
January 20, 1925 - Goderich defeated Exeter 5-2
in an OHA game. The Exeter lineup included: goal,
Walper; defence O'Brien and Knapp; centre, L.
O'Brien; wings Wells and Statham; subs, Shaddock
and Hey.
85 YEARS AGO
January 17, 1920 - Miss Ruth Wildfong has been
awarded the Bronze Medal for proficiency in
pianoforte playing.
On Friday afternoon last an immense number of
people gathered in Exeter for the unveiling of the
Memorial Monument to honour the falling heroes of
Usborne, Exeter and front of Stephen township.
I I OYEARS AGO
January 19, 1895 - S.S. Cooper, contractor for
the Huron County House of Refuge has contracted
with George Motz of Crediton to supply 230,000
bricks. Architect J.A. Fowler helped.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR
Tsunami donations:
The Heartland Credit Union is receiving donations for
the Tsunami Relief Fund. You can make your donation
at the South Huron Municipal Office. Hours are 8:30
a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Receipts will be given
for donations over $10. The money received goes to
"Can Help," an Ontario -based credit union disaster relief
program, which is funnelling donations to the Canadian
Red Cross. Heartland will continue to collect donations
on behalf of CanHelp until Jan. 28, 2005.
Adult Skating:
Do you want to exercise and lose weight? Free skating
is available for adults at the South Huron Rec Centre, in
Exeter, Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday and
Thursdays from 10 to 11 p.m.
Dining for Seniors:
Every Tuesday at noon: Come and enjoy a good hot
meal. Take a meal or two meals home and freeze them,
and enjoy it on another day. The lucky January recipient
for a free Town & Country Support Services dinner is
Murray Kellar. Enjoy yourself, Murray.
Seniors' Exercises:
Want to lose weight? Want to feel good? Come to the
Lions Youth Centre, 125 John St. W., at 10 a.m. every
Wednesday. The capable instructors want more people
attending. For more information call 236-2833.
Carpet Bowling:
Contact a few of your friends and come to the Lions
Youth Centre for carpet bowling every Monday and
Friday at 9 a.m. More players required.
Solo: If you enjoy playing cards, come to the Lions
Youth Centre on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.
Coming Events:
Shuffleboard! A reminder shuffleboard is starting
again for the winter at the Legion Hall. Games are every
Tuesday and Wednesdays at 2 p.m. More participants
welcome. For more information contact Lee Thomas at
235-3197.
Euchreama: The Exeter Seniors are hosting a
Euchreama at the legion hall Mar. 25. Playing starts at
10 a.m., with a chance to win prizes, and share the
wealth, lunch included with your admission price
Contact Jane Dearing for more information 235-0757
More Euchreamas: Town and Country Support
Services is sponsoring Euchreamas at the Betty Carno
Building, Clinton. Mark your calendar for the following
card playing dates Jan. 31, Feb. 28 and March 28.
Lunch and a chance for prizes. Games start at 10 a.m.
Chance to win prizes and lunch included with admission
price.
BUS TOUR, Cruise Sell Offs, Lucan Heritage.
Kings of Swing! Guelph Theatre. Matinee, Thurs. Feb.
17. A musical showcase, featuring the music of Frank
Sinatra, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Glenn Miller,
Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, the Andrews Sisters and
others. This is a show -stopping musical extravaganza
with instrumental, vocal, group and solo numbers, plus
high steppin' and splashy dance numbers. Special guest
Rudy Mayes. Bus, meal, and theatre. This is a very pop-
ular performance. Book early. Call Harry Hardy, 227
4887, Box 249 Lucan, NOM 2J0. E-mail harry@cruis-
eselloffs.com.
Library News!
Computer tutorials will continue to be offered by Tyler
Markham at Exeter Library. These lessons are tailored
to meet your needs. Contact the library at (519) 235-
1890.
Alzheimer Fundraiser:
We are looking to recruit some new people from
around Huron County. Volunteers are needed for our
Just For You Program, which is a companion program,
and we have a training scheduled for Feb. 10 at 5 p.m.
here in Clinton.
We have our annual fundraiser, Walk For Memories,
across the county Sat., Jan. 22 where volunteers collect
pledges and walk at designated locations to raise dollars
which support the programs and services of Alzheimer
Huron. In Exeter the designated location is South Huron
District High school starting at 10 am. For more infor-
mation our Web site is www.alzheimerhuron.on.ca or
call us here at 1-800-561-5012 or 482-1482.
Bernice Ridsdale, Volunteer Co-ordinator at the
Alzheimer Society of Huron County, Box 639, 317
Huron Rd. Clinton, Ont., NOM 1LO, phone (519) 482-
1482; Fax: (519) 482-8692 www.alzheimerhuron.on.ca
Financial Section:
Credit Unions ARE Different!
Written by Bob Saxby, Manager Operations &
Marketing, Heartland Community Credit Union
A number of area residents may not be aware of the
unique features and attributes of Credit Unions, how
they operate and some of the key differences between
Credit Unions and other financial institutions.
Q: What is a Credit Union?
A: Credit Unions and caisses populaires (the francoph-
one counterpart to Credit Unions) are co-operative
financial service organizations that are owned by the
people they serve -- their members (customers). Credit
Unions provide a wide range of products and services,
including: Agriculture and small business loans,
Personal loans and lines of credit, Mortgages,
Retirement planning, RRSPs and RRIFs, Savings and
chequing accounts, Internet and telephone banking,
Mutual Funds, Term Deposits, Automated banking
machines (ABMs), MasterCard credit cards, MEMBER
CARD® debit cards, Traveller's Cheques, Canada
Savings Bonds, and Ontario Savings
Bonds.
Q: How are Credit Unions different
from the banks?
A: There are many differences
between banks and Credit Unions. But
the most important is that Credit Unions
are democratically run by the people
they serve - their members. Credit
Unions' primary commitment is to serve
their members' financial needs, where-
as banks and trust companies exist to
earn dividends for shareholders.
Health Section: 4 Healthy Habits
1. Stick to a low-fat, high fibre meal plan The best way
to lose weight and keep it off is to eat foods low in fat
and high in fibre such as grains and plenty of fruits and
vegetables. If you get 50 per cent of your calories from
carbs, 19 per cent from protein and 25 per cent from
fat, you've achieved a healthy balance. `Healthy fats
such as monosaturated fats (olive oil, canola oil), omega-
3 and polyunsaturated fats found in fish and nuts will
satisfy your needs without crossing the line into
unhealthy saturated fat intake.
2. Eat your Breakfast: Breakfast gets you going at the
start of the day and can provide some healthy food
choices (cereal, fruit, whole grain bread). It also ensures
that you won't be so hungry later that you will be tempt-
ed to overeat.
3. Watch the sugar and go for the fibre: Sugar and
processed carbohydrates such as cookies, white bread,
candy bars and packaged snacks will make you feel full
without providing as many nutritional benefits as
healthier foods. Try to achieve a balance by including
whole grain, fruit and vegetable snacks — you'll feel
fuller on fewer calories.
4. Try eating five small meals a day: By spreading out
your food intake over more frequent, smaller meals you
can control your appetite, make healthier food choices
and avoid the temptation of larger portion sizes.
Legion News:
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a Soup,
Sandwich and Dessert Fri. Jan. 21. This enjoyable lunch
will be held at the Legion Hall at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Cost is $6.
Lest We Forget:
Harold Leonard Brown was born in 1924 in Crediton,
Ont. He attended Public School in Crediton, and after
graduating he continued his education by attending high
school in Exeter. After graduating from Grade 13, he
then traveled to Toronto where he took a course at the
Radio College of Canada. It was while he was studying at
the Radio College in May 1942 when he decided to enlist
in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Brown enlisted at
Manning Depot in Toronto, located on the site of
Toronto Exhibition Grounds. His service # was #
J/26853.
After his basic training was completed, he was posted
to #3 Wireless School in Winnipeg, Manitoba. After
graduating he was posted at #5 Bombing and Gunnery
School in Dafoe, Sask. He graduated from there May 28,
1943, and was commissioned as Flying Officer, Wireless
Air Gunner and received his wings. He was the youngest
graduate and received top honours of the graduating
class.
After completion of his training, he was posted over-
seas to England, then later being posted to Italy, where
he was a Wireless Air Gunner attached to the Royal Air
Force.
Mr. Henry Brown of Crediton, (his father) received a
telegram Aug. 11, 1944 from Ottawa, advising him that
his son F/O Harold Leonard Brown was reported miss-
ing after air operations.
Harold had been flying arms into Poland from Italy to
the underground when Donald's father also received
another letter from Air Vice Marshall Mizycki of the
Polish Air Force reading, "I find on a list which has been
forwarded to this headquarters, the name of your son
Flying Officer Harold L. Brown missing from operations
over Warsaw. The names of all those who took part in
these operations to relieve our underground forces,
fighting for the liberation of Warsaw, will always be kept
in grateful remembrance by our countrymen."
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Jim Bearss