The Times Advocate, 2005-02-23, Page 5Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Exeter Times—Advocate
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Opinion Forum News
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
I OYEARS AGO
February 22, 1995 - Last week,
Huron -Bruce MP Paul Steckle
announced that he will vote
against the proposed gun control
legislation despite popular opin-
ion.
At Monday's annual meeting of
the Usborne and Hibbert Mutual
Fire Insurance Company, secre-
tary -manager Mike Caers report-
ed net income of $787,729 for
1994.
20YEARS AGO
February 24, 1985 -The Exeter Store of Big V
Pharmacy officially opened Thursday morning.
25 YEARS AGO
February 22, 1980 - Doug Ellison of It's A Small
World Travel Ltd. advertises a two-week stay in
Waikiki in Hawaii for as low as $899 Canadian.
This week at Darling's IGA get a two kilogram bag
of white sugar for only 99 cents and homemade
sausage at 88 cents a pound.
In the recent federal election, Pierre Elliott Trudeau
was returned as prime minister. Murray Cardiff
retained the Huron -Perth riding for the Conservatives
defeating Graeme Craig by 16,523 to 14,364 . Only
272 days earlier, Craig was defeated 21,112 to
11,818 by Bob Mckinley who held the position for 14
years.
35YEARS AGO.
February 21, 1970 -Exeter works superintendent
Jim Paisley made his last report to town council and it
was rather a dim one. Paisley said more than 340 lin-
eal feet of sidewalks were cracking and should be
replaced at once.
Canadian Caners Ltd. have objected to Exeter
council that the establishment of new water rates
would jeopardize the company's competitive position.
Manager Jack Urquhart said the new rate of 51 cents
per thousand gallons for the first 30,000 gallons was
too steep. The original rate in 1959 was 16 cents per
thousand gallons and then raised later to 23 cents.
40YEARS AGO
February 24, 1965 - The largest tree in this part of
Ontario, a 125 foot high white elm crashed to the
ground in a Hay township bush owned by former
reeve Valentine Becker. About 250 people most of
them school children watched the event. It's believed
the tree was about 350 years old.
About 400 bushels of beans were destroyed Friday
and an elevator damaged during a fire at the Mickle
Seed and Grain Mill in Hensall.
Veal's Meat Market at Thames Road held their
grand opening on the weekend and offered many
specials including pure Thames Road pork sausage at
89 cents a pound.
45 YEARS AGO
February 21, 1960 - Eleanor Hodgins, Centralia
and Patricia Marshall of Kirkton received their caps at
a ceremony Friday night in the nurses residence of
Victoria Hospital School of Nursing.
Six men from James Street United Church were on
"Sing Time" Sunday at CKNX. They were Norm
Walper, Walter McBride, Harry Dougall, Gordon
Cudmore, Mery Cudmore and Lloyd Hern.
55YEARS AGO
February 20, 1950 - Mr. Thompson of the Lyric
Theatre is planning to enlarge that building for an
additional 74 seats.
A weather indicator believed to have been released
somewhere in the United States was found by A.G.
Hess and Bill while rabbit hunting on the farm of
Hugh Thiel, west of Zurich.
60YEARS AGO
February 22, 1945 - Mr. Preston Dearing of
Stephen township has been named president of the
Ontario Sheep Breeders' Association at the annual
convention last week at the Royal York Hotel in
Toronto.
70YEARS AGO
February 22, 1935 - All makes of tires are repaired
by Snell Bros. and Company at Phone 100.
C.V. Pickard of the Great West Life Assurance
Company offers up-to-date contracts to meet every
insurance need.
85 YEARS AGO
February 19, 1920 - Silas Reid with Heaman's
Iardware for the past years has taken a position with
Cowan's Hardware in London.
I I OYEARS AGO
February 23, 1895 - Mr. Richard Seldon, formerly
of Exeter has been chosen municipal clerk for North
Oxford.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR
Third Annual Adults Trade Fair and
Information Expo:
South Huron Seniors Group will be holding its
third Annual Trade Fair and Information Expo at
the South Huron Rec. Centre on Wed., June 1.
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 limit-
ed. 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 contact Donna
Clarke at (519) 228-6800.
World Day of Prayer
Fri., March 4 at 7 p.m. at the Bethel Reformed
Church, Huron Street East, Exeter Ontario.
Everyone welcome.
Euchreama: The Exeter Seniors are hosting a
Euchreama at the Legion Hall on Feb. 25 and April
29.
Playing starts at 10 a.m., chance to win prizes,
and share the wealth, lunch included with your
admission price. Contact Jane Dearing for more
information 235-0757.
Euchreama: The Town & Country Support
Services is sponsoring Euchreamas at the Betty
Cardno Building, Clinton ON. Mark your calendar
for the following card playing dates Feb. 28 and
March 28. Games start at 10 a.m.
Lucan Shamrock Euchreama: The Lucan Seniors
are sponsoring this yearly Irish Shamrock
Euchreama, on March 17. Will be held at the Lucan
Community Centre commencing at 10 a.m. Lunch
provided and you have a chance for prizes. Win
from the Leprechaun's Pot.
Senior Games Euchreama: Mark your calendar for
this important event. April 5 at Dashwood
Community Centre. Starts at 10 a.m., lunch provid-
ed and you have a chance at winning a prize.
Proceeds for Senior Games.
Bus Trip: Hiawatha and Point Edward Casino:
Mon., March 14. Pickup is at the Exeter Legion at
10 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.
Old Tyme Music: organized by Tom Melady every
Tuesday afternoon 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 the 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 first
Annual Trade Fair.
Active Adults Events
Adult Skating: South Huron Rec. Centre, Exeter
Tuesdays 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays
10 to 11 a.m.
Dining for Seniors: Every Tuesday at noon. Latest
winner is Mildred Chalmers.
Seniors Exercises: Come to the Lions Youth
Centre, 125 John Street West at 10 a.m. every
Wednesday.
Shuffleboard! Held at the Legion Hall. Games are
every Tuesday and Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Euchre: Every Monday afternoon at the Malibu
Restaurant, Centralia Ontario. Cards start at 1:30
p.m. After a game of cards, you can enjoy a reason-
ably priced meal.
Euchre: Riverview Estates Clubhouse, east of
Brewers Retail. Fri., March 4. Time 1 to 4 p.m.
Come and enjoy the day. Prizes and snacks $2 fee.
Dining on a Budget with Deb Campbell Upstairs at
Hansen's on Tues., March 22, hours 7 to 9 p.m.
March is nutrition month and also close enough
after Christmas to really consider our budget when
it comes to meal planning, grocery shopping and
trying to be creative in the kitchen. Join Deb for an
innovative look at ways to save money at the check
out and still serve scrumptious meals. As always
there will be recipes to take home and samples of
the menu.
Senior Social at Upstairs at Hansen's on Wed.,
March 30, hours 9 to 11 a.m. What a perfect time of
year to have a warm cup of coffee, a snack and
socialize with your friends. No charge!
Seniors Monthly Meeting: Mon., March 1. Potluck
supper, short meeting and entertainment. More
older adults welcome.
Health
The Case For Eating Spuds! Though often regard-
ed as a comfort food, potatoes are actually an
important food staple and the number one veg-
etable crop in the world.
Looking for a low calorie food that's high in fibre
and helpful in protecting the body against heart dis-
ease and cancer — look no further than baked pota-
toes. Their health -promoting qualities come from a
variety of carotenoids, flavonoids, and caffeic acids
that all have antioxidant properties. In addition,
potatoes are considered a very good source of vita-
min C and a good source of vitamin B, copper,
potassium and manganese.
A baked potato contains 21 per cent of the total
daily requirement of vitamin B6, a vitamin that's
important in cell formation and enzyme activity.
For athletes, foods containing substantial amounts
of vitamin B6 help build muscle endurance. B6 is
also an important component in brain cell activity,
as well as helping us get a good night's sleep and
cope with stress.
That same baked potato, eaten with the skin, will
add only 133 calories to your daily food intake,
while supplying more than a quarter of the
required vitamin C, 18.5 per cent of the required
copper, almost 15 per cent of potassium and man-
ganese, and around 12 per cent of
the daily dose of dietary fibre.
This old friend has suffered at the
hand of the many low carbohydrate
diets that have attracted lots of
attention in recent years.
The potato, when eaten as a fresh
product (not frozen a la French
fries), can pack a powerful nutrition-
al punch. Keep in mind, the skin has
a huge amount of nutritional value
and it also tastes good. Try leaving
it on when making mashed potatoes
this year.
Lest We Forget: Harold Maier
Harold Maier was born in 1922 in Dashwood
Ontario. He received his education in Dashwood
and he belonged to the Zion Lutheran Church in
Dashwood.
When the time came, Harold decided to enlist in
the Canadian Army. He traveled to London, Ontario
and enlisted in the Fusiliers. He received his service
Number A/71108 at that time. He was referred to as
a soldier in the Hastings and Prince Edward
Regiment R.C.I.C. While serving in Canada he
received his training at first, being posted to
Listowel, then on to Niagara -on -the Lake, Ontario,
then on to British Columbia where he was posted
and also completed his training. He was then post-
ed overseas to England at the end of March 1943
and arrived in England on April 9, 1943.
While he was on his way to Italy the ship which he
was traveling on was torpedoed, but he escaped
unharmed. When this happened, Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Maier of Dashwood also had another son,
Private Carl Maier serving overseas with the 15th
Canadian Ambulance Corps.
In February of 1944 according to word received
from Ottawa, Ontario, Private Harold Maier, the 21 -
year -old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Maier of
Dashwood was officially reported wounded in
action in Italy. The nature of his wounds were not
stated. He was also reported missing in the fall of
1943 but later showed up.
Then the sad news came when Harold's parents
received official word their son Lance Corporal
Harold Maier, at the age of 22 years, was killed in
action while serving in Italy on October 12, 1944.
They had received a letter earlier on October 6 stat-
ing that he had been on rest leave at that time. He
had been in Italy for a year up to that time.
On October 11, 1944 Harold's company was
ordered to drive the enemy out of a group of hous-
es; they were successful in taking their objective,
but it was during this engagement that Harold was
killed. He and his comrades were caught in a burst
of enemy fire.
Lance Corporal Harold Maier is buried in the
Cesena War Cemetery in Italy.
Lance Corporal Harold Maier was the son of
Edward and Marie Maier and Harold was survived
by one brother Carl and eight sisters at home. On
December 3, 1944 a memorial service was held in
the Zion Lutheran Church, Dashwood Ontario. The
church was filled to capacity with approximately
600 friends and relatives in attendance. In addition,
a delegation of Exeter-Hensall Canadian Legion
Members and a detachment of soldiers from Camp
Ipperwash were also in attendance. The service
was conducted by Rev. T. Luft. Next week: Allan
Frayne Penhale.
Stress:This is well worth it
A lecturer, when explaining stress management to
an audience, raised a glass of water and asked,
See PERSPECTIVE page 6
Jim Bearss