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The Times Advocate, 2005-02-09, Page 5Wednesday, February 9, 2005 Exeter Times -Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME I OYEARS AGO February 1, 1995 - McGillivray's reeve Wes Hodgson and clerk Shirley Scott presented a new map Thursday evening to a couple of dozen residents. Old Concession numbers and lots are to be replaced with historical street names and consecutively numbered addresses, all part of a county -wide dispatch system. The most famous rock band to come out of Exeter has taken its final bow. UIC, a hard rocking band that got its start in Exeter about 12 years ago gained quite a following in Toronto, but still came home every now and again for a local performance. Original members Dave Robinson, Fred Robinson and Dan Preszcator were on stage at Lee's Palace in Toronto with Kevin Kelly and Joey Bacha who joined three years ago. Lead singer Dave Robinson will be leaving for extensive world travelling. 20YEARS AGO February 5, 1985 - Huron Tractor, Exeter's John Deere dealership celebrates its 25th anniversary this week. 25 YEARS AGO February 1, 1980 - Garnet Hicks has retired as secretary of the Exeter Agricultural Society after 20 years of service and received a gift at Friday's annual meeting. At the same time the new execu- tive was installed. Included are president Norm Whiting, vice-president Bob Hern, new secretary Pauline Simmons, ladies president Delores Shapton and school fair director Magaret McClure. Despite the fact it's covered with ice and snow, Malcolm Alexander "Archie" Gibbs still wants the beach at Grand Bend. The Parkhill resident has had the village served with a statement of claim. 40YEARS AGO February 2, 1965 - Jane Southcott and John Graham took top honours in the senior public speaking contest at SHDHS recently. Three members of the Exeter OPP detachment with the help of Exeter Constable Lloyd Hodgins walked off with the trophy at the first annual police curling bonspiel. 45YEARS AGO February 3, 1960 - Exeter town council learned Monday night that the Exeter curling club has decided to build its own rink and club house this year. The Alex Stewart and Sons feed grain mill at Ailsa Craig was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning. Damage was estimated at $265,000. Construction began Tuesday on the showroom and office building for Conklin Lumber Co. Ltd. on Highway 83. 55YEARS AGO February 4, 1950 - Janet Kestle of Exeter and Joanne McCurdy of Centralia received their caps at Victoria Hospital School of Nursing last Wednesday. Mrs. R.E. Pooley was elected president of the Exeter Red Cross succeeding Mrs. W.E. Middleton who has held that office for the past three years. Mrs. Jack Fulcher was named "Queen of the Ball" at the sorority dance Friday night. 60YEARS AGO February 5, 1945 -Harold Holtzmann who is with the RCNVR broke his ankle at sea and is now in the Royal Navy Hospital in Bermuda. 70YEARS AGO February 1, 1935 - Advertising for business in this newspaper this week are auctioneers Frank Taylor of Exeter and Arthur Weber of Dashwood. Specials at Rollie's grocery store in Exeter this week are a large tin of Angler salmon for 10 cents, bulk peanut butter at two pounds for 25 cents and Brunswick sardine at five cents a tin. 80YEARS AGO February 2, 1925 - The 60th annual meeting of the Zurich Agricultural Society was held in the Town Hall and the following officers were elected; president J.P. Rau; vice-president Dr. A.J. McKinnon; directors E.F. Klopp, J.A. Smith, A. Reichert, M. Rader, 0. Klopp, J. Decker Jr., William Hey, P.J. Haberer and J. Pfaff and secretary A.F. Hess. Leonard Haist who recently purchased the butch- er business of Kirk Bros., took possession Monday. Mr. Haist, the son of Ezra Haist of Stephen has been engaged in the butcher business in Detroit for the past year. • Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss ADULT ACTIVITIES C0 -ORDINATOR Adult Skating: Did you want to exercise and lose weight? Free skat- ing is available for adults at the South Huron Rec. Centre, Exeter Tuesdays 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursdays 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Dining for Senior's: 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. Senior's Exercises: Want to lose weight. Want to feel good. Come to the Lions Youth Centre, 125 John Street West at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday. The capable instructors want more people attending. For more information call 236-2833. Coming Events: 3rd Annual Adults Trade Fair and Information Expo: South Huron Seniors Group will be holding its 3rd Annual Trade Fair and Information Expo at the South Huron Rec. Centre on Wednesday June 1, 2005. Vendors or groups wishing to participate in this annual event, please get in touch with Jim Bearss, Adult Projects Coordinator at 235-0310 X 239 or by mail to Box 759, Exeter ON NOM 1S6. Space is limited. The Fair promises to be even larger this year. There are plans being made to have an Art Show and Sale and a Quilt Show and Sale. If you are an artist or a quilt designer or know of anyone involved with these crafts, please con- tact Donna Clarke at (519) 228-6800. Shuffleboard! A reminder of shuffleboard starting again for the winter, held at the Legion Hall. Games are every Tuesday and Wednesday's at 2:00 p.m. More par- ticipants welcome. For more information contact Lee Thomas at 235-3197. Euchreama: The Exeter Seniors are hosting a Euchreama at the Legion Hall on March 25, 2005. Playing starts at 10:00 a.m., 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: The Town & Country Support Services is sponsoring Euchreamas at the Betty Carno Building, Clinton ON. Mark your calendar for the follow- ing card playing dates February 28 and March 28, 2005 Lunch and a chance for prizes. Games start at 10:00 a.m. Lucan Shamrock Euchreama: The Lucan Seniors are sponsoring this yearly Irish Shamrock Euchreama, on March 17, 2005. Will be held at the Lucan Community Centre commencing at 10:00 a.m. Lunch provided and you have a chance for prizes. Win from the Leprechaun's Pot. Contact Irene Hill at 227-4869. Come and have some fun! Senior Games Euchreama: Mark your calendar for this important event, April 5, 2005 at Dashwood Community Centre. Starts at 10:00 a.m., lunch provided and you have a chance at winning a prize. Proceeds for Senior Games. Rama Overnight Special: 2 days February 14-15, 2005. Includes: Deluxe Motorcoach transportation, accommodation at the Couchiching Inn, 1 Continental breakfast, visit Cookstown Mall, Buffet at Rama on Day One, Coin bonus on Day Two. Call June Pyette in Goderich at (519) 524-6295 for information and pricing. Bus Trip: Hiawatha and Point Edward Casino: Monday March 14, 2005. Pickup is at the Exeter Legion at 10:00 a.m. Return at 6:30 p.m. Call for more informa- tion and a seat reservation to Harvey or Esther Hillman at (519) 235-1167. A Day Bus Tour: Grand Bend Golden Agers present a day tour to see "The Lowe Family" at the Sanderson Centre Brantford. This famous family will keep your heart beating, your hands clapping and toes tapping. Do not miss this sensational blend of Irish step dancing, jazz, classical, gospel and old time memories. The bus departs from Hansen's Independent on March 24 at 7:00 a.m. and returns approx. 6:30 p.m. You will enjoy a fabulous show, a guided tour of the city and lunch at the Brant Park Inn. For more information contact Marjorie Love at (519) 243-4036. Old Tyme Music: organized by Tom Melady every Tuesday at Seaforth Community Centre. Doors open at 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Musicians and Dancers welcome. Free will offering and proceeds go to Food Bank. So grab your fiddle and your partner and get out of the house and enjoy yourself. Tom entertained us two years ago at the 1st Annual Trade Fair. What's Happening in Grand Bend Area February 2005 Feb. llth "Gourmet Cooking Lessons for Couples" with chef Barbara. Classes run for three nights Feb. 11, 18 and 25th starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre. Tickets are $180.00 per couple and includes dinner, wine and recipes. Proceeds to benefit the Grand Bend Area Health Services Foundation. Contact Cindy at 238-1556 ext.6. Feb. 11, 12 13 "Grand Bend Winter Carnival contin- ues". Theme this year is the "Joker is Wild". Win a shop- ping spree in Grand Bend! Lots of fun for everyone. Call the Chamber offices at 238-2001 for details or go to their web www.grandbendtourism.com Feb. 17th "Diabetes Support Group" 11:00 a.m. Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre upstairs. Feb. 23rd "Huron Country Playhouse Guild lun- cheon meeting" 12:30 pm at Catering by Barbara, 12 Ontario Road South, Grand Bend. Guests welcome. Call Mary Cardiff 238-5640. Feb. 28th "Beginner Yoga Classes" start Mondays in Port Franks 11 a.m., Tuesday in Grand Cove and Thursday mornings 11:00 a.m. and 7 p.m. in Grand Bend. Contact Diana at 238-1444 for information. Call Cindy at 238-1556 ext 6 to register. Health Section: Be Active. Eat Well. Prevent and Control Type 2 Diabetes. A Guide for Older Adults: Diabetes is a Serious Disease. Compared to others the same age, people with diabetes are... • 25 times more likely to be blind • 17 times more likely to have kidney disease • 20 times more likely to get gangrene • 15 times more likely to need an amputation, twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke • Older adults with diabetes are hospitalized 70% more often than other people What is Type 2 Diabetes? 1. Type 2 Diabetes occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or has difficulty using the insulin it produces. 2. With little insulin, sugar builds up in the blood instead of being used as energy. 3. High blood sugar levels can damage your blood ves- sels and nerves and lead to numerous complications. Check Your Risks: You could be one of the many Canadians who have diabetes and don't know it. Risk Factors That Cannot Change are... • You are 45 or older • Your family has a history of diabetes • You are of Aboriginal, Asian, Hispanic or African descent (high risk groups) • You gave birth to a baby that weighed over 4 kg (9 lbs.) or had diabetes during pregnancy Ask your physician about being tested for diabetes. If you have Type 2 diabetes, test your blood sugar levels regularly. People: Sensory Motor Peripheral Neuropathy Bill Tinney, a native from this community was diag- nosed with Sensory Motor Polyneuropathy. Some of the causes of peripheral neuropathy are diabetes, alcohol abuse, hereditary conditions and exposure to toxic com- pounds and industrial agents — especially solvents and heavy metals. Peripheral nerves are much like an electrical cable, with individual strands of wire, each protected by an outside covering. The covering on peripheral nerves is called the myelin sheath. Damage to the myelin sheath on nerves of the peripheral nervous system breaks down communication between the central nervous system and parts of the body. The central nervous system is the con- trol center of the body. Symptoms of the myelin sheath breakdown on the peripheral nerves of the arms and legs are: pins and needle sensations, numbness, weakness, decreasing manual dexterity, chronic pain and paralysis. Bill is no longer able to work, play golf, drive a car and lives in constant pain. We all need to take precautions against the potential for exposure to toxic chemicals at home, on the farm and at our workplace. Legion News: Chili Luncheon: Friday February 11, 2005. Menu includes Chili, dessert, tea or coffee. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cost is $6.00 at the door. Dance at the Legion: Saturday February 19, 2005. Hours are from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. Music is pro- vided by Silhouette. Lunch is provided and cost is $10:00 per person. Lest We Forget Clifford Waldron Hicks was born in May 1922 on Lot 2, Concession 2 of Stephen Township Huron County. He received his Public School Education attending S.S.# 1 Fairfield Rural School, which was a small country school, located directly across from the Centralia Royal Canadian Air Force Station. After he completed grade 8, See PERSPECTIVE page 6 Jim Bearss