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Exeter Times—Advocate
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Opinion Forum News
Seniors' perspective
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9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
10) I did not object to the object.
11) The insurance was invalid for the invalid.
12) There was a row among the oarsmen about
how to row.
13) They were too close to the door to close it.
14) The buck does funny things when the does
are present.
15) A seamstress and a sewer fell down into a
sewer line.
16) To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow
to sow.
17) The wind was too strong to wind the sail.
18) After a number of Novocain injections, my jaw
got number
19) Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear.
20) I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.
21) How can I intimate this to my most
intimate friend?
Library News:
Exeter Library has new computers for public use.
These CAP computers (Community Access Program)
now allow expanded use for everyone. These activities
include word processing, resume writing and spread-
sheets as well as the usual email and internet uses.
Check out these free opportunities at your library.
Legion News:
Spring has Sprung Dance: April 16th 8:00 p.m. to
12:00 a.m. John & Geneva Heaman will play and enter-
tain you for this dance. Admission is $10 and lunch is
provided.
Soup & Sandwich Lunch: Will be held at the Royal
Canadian Legion Branch #167 Exeter. Friday, April 22,
2005 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $6 per person and take-out
is available.
Legion Car Draw Tickets Still Available: Tickets are
still available for the Legion Car Draw. The proceeds
from this event go to finance the Track & Field events
sponsored by the Legion. These events are a vital part of
the Legion program to support our youth and are worth-
while to support. If you haven't bought your ticket yet,
please make an effort to do so. They are available at the
bar in the branch and can be obtained from any mem-
ber of the executive. The draw will be on May 17th,
2005.
Lest We Forget
Elmer Thomas Willis
Elmer was born on April 8th 1896 in Stephen
Township on the third concession.
He enlisted in the Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario
Regiment) and was attached to the 47th Battalion. His
army service number when he enlisted was 654489. For
action while he was fighting in the front lines was
awarded the Military Medal.
Elmer's name showed up in the casualty list as killed
in action in the Exeter paper, which was printed on
October 17th 1918. The date of Elmer Thomas Willis
was on September 27th 1918, date of death.
Elmer was buried in the Quarry Wood Cemetery,
Sains-Les-Marquion in France.
The 102nd Canadian Battalion made the cemetery in
October, 1918.There are now over 250, 1914-1918 war
casualties commemorated in this site. Of these, a small
number are unidentified and a special memorial is
erected to a Canadian officer who is buried among
them. The cemetery covers an area of 1,249 square
metres and is enclosed by a rubble wall.
Elmer Thomas Willis was the son of John H. & Louisa
Willis. He was also survived by a sister Sadie M born
May 17th 1888, his brother Edward born Feb. 2nd 1890
his brother Ralph born Feb. 8th 1892 his brother John
born March 5th 1894. Elmer, the youngest in the family
was born April 8th 1896. Next week Harry Ernest
Windsor.
Health Section:
Herbs & Spices Anise: This delicate herb originated
from Asia Minor and was referred to in St Mathew: 'Ye
pay tithe of Mint, Anise and Cummin.' In Roman times
rich meals were rounded off with mustacae, which was
a spiced cake flavoured with anise seeds (aniseed) to
prevent indigestion. This thought to be the origin of our
wedding cakes at the end of a bridal feast.
Medicinal use: The seeds make a soothing tea.
Nowadays, anise infusions are added to hot milk to
make an excellent sleep -inducing drink that is safe for
children. Anise is used in the mixing of many cough
medicines and lozenges. The volatile oil constituent
makes a powerful antiseptic. This is particularly useful
when digestion is weak or slow and can stop the fer-
mentation of food in the stomach. Anise can also correct
the balance of acidity in the digestion.
In cooking: The seeds are popular sprinkled on cakes
and breads. They are good on fish, veal and pork as a
counter to their richness.
The seeds are an important ingredient of liqueurs.
The French add crushed seeds to vegetables such as
carrots and also cream puddings. The torn leaves are a
useful garnish, used sparingly, for curries, salada, pota-
toes and pickles. Next week: Basil
A company, feeling it was time for a shakeup, hires a
new CEO. The new boss is determined to rid the compa-
ny of all slackers. On a tour of the facilities, the new CEO
notices a guy leaning on the wall. The room is full of
workers and he wants to let them know he is serious!
The CEO walks up to the guy and asks," And how much
money do you make a week?" A little surprised, the
young fellow looks at him and replies, "I make $300 a
week. Why?" The CEO hands the guy $1,200 in cash
and screams, "Here's four weeks pay, now GET OUT
and don't come back!" Feeling pretty good about his first
firing, the CEO looks around the room and asks, "Does
anyone want to tell me what that goof-off did here?"
With a sheepish grin, one of the workers mutters,
"Pizza delivery guy from Domino's."
A married couple drove several miles down a country
road, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to
an argument, and neither wanted to concede their posi-
tion.
As they passed a barnyard full of mules and pigs, the
wife sarcastically asked, "Relatives of yours?" "Yep," the
husband replied, "In-laws."
Don't take your
organs to Heaven
Dear Editor:
When you think of a hero -what comes to mind? A
mask, cape, superpowers? What about real life
heroes? Let me tell you about mine.
They don't wear a mask, they probably have a 9-5
job, a mortgage, and a family. They are from a small
community in Newfoundland. My heroes are an organ
donor family. If not for the generous and difficult
decision they made that cold stormy day in January
2001, I would not be alive today to write this. These
people put aside their pain and grief to give other peo-
ple a chance to live.
year when the midget team won. The April 6th edi-
tion was better but still the write-up was
You've likely heard you should sign less than inspiring. You want locals to buy
your donor card, but you should Let
also talk to your family about your
wishes. After all, in the end, it's tO Let:: and read your paper but you don't cover
he local accomplishments. I realize that peo-
ple don't just buy the paper for the sports
doesn't just happen every year and definitely isn't a rite
of passage for every team or every player. These grade
8 and 9 boys worked hard all year and demonstrated
that they were the best Bantam ICC team in the OMHA,
and to have their local paper give so little coverage to
achievement and success is disappointing. Imagine
their excitement at winning and being able to say we're
number one and meaning it, only to be let down by their
local paper who treated the event just like winning any
other tournament or game. Nothing on the front page
and then two pictures in the middle of the paper with no
write up or even bold lettering to let everyone know that
this team was special. I must admit some fault this year,
as I was too busy to write up the articles as I did last
their decision. One donor can save
or improve the life of up to 9 peo- Edi r,O.r but this was an important local event, as
ple! That's 9 people who would be
evidenced by the attendance at the game
forever grateful like I am. The staffs- on the Friday of the Easter weekend that
tics are overwhelming So many people
are in need of organs, yet, there really isn't
that many available. I invite you to check out the web-
site www.giftoflife.on.ca. There you will find the stag-
gering statistics as well as information.
April 17-23 is National Organ and Tissue Transplant
Awareness Week. If you would like more information,
please feel free to contact me at
lulubelle@porchlight.ca I also speak to service clubs
and organizations in the area. The more we can get
awareness out, the more people we may be able to
save.
"Don't take your organs to Heaven; Heaven knows
we need them here. Give the Gift of Life".
LISA MITTON Harriston, ON
Double Lung Transplant Recipient January 2001
Disappointment in coverage
Dear Editor:
Disappointment was what I felt when I first flipped
through the paper on March 30th, but then I thought
okay it was Easter weekend, maybe they just didn't have
enough time. Then I went to Clinton and picked up their
weekly paper and there on the front page was a team
picture and write up about their local Juvenile team that
won the OMHA championship on the same night that
our South Huron Sabres Bantam hockey team won their
championship. Not only was it front page news but the
article spilled over onto page 2 and then more pictures
on the back page. Winning an All -Ontario championship
deserved more recognition then was given it.
Would it have made a difference if the
Sherwoods or the Hawks had achieved this? I
doubt so little coverage would have been given them.
Let's try to support our youth's accomplishments and try
not to disappoint another team if we should be so lucky
as to win another OMHA title again.
Special Note: I would like to thank all those who did
come out to support the team and all the businesses in
town that put up signs to announce the games or con-
gratulate the team, the boys really appreciated it.
ROCHELLE GIBBINGS, Exeter
Making a difference
Dear Editor
In our Civics class we have been discussing the concept
of global citizenship - even though we might identify
ourselves as residents of the municipality of South
Huron, or the province of Ontario, or as Canadians, in
reality we are all inhabitants of the planet Earth, with
links which go around the world. Events in far away
places - the death of the Pope, war in Afghanistan or
Iraq, or natural disasters such as the tsunami in
Southern Asia - all resonate with people in our commu-
nity. The problems facing this world may seem daunt-
ing, but by working together we can help to alleviate
some of the suffering and have a positive impact on the
world.
On April 1st and 2nd the students of South Huron
District High School participated in the twelfth annual
30 Hour Famine to raise money for World Vision. The
amount raised this year is approximately $10,100. This
brings the total in twelve years to over $60,000. World
Vision use the funds for famine and disaster relief,
development education, and many other worthy pro-
jects. I am proud to know that our efforts over the years
have helped to make a difference in the lives of many
people.
I'd like to thank the 193 students who went without
food from Friday noon until six o'clock on Saturday for
their dedication to this worthy cause.
The students played sports, watched movies, sang
Karaoke, and were entertained by three rock bands
made up by their talented fellow famine participants.
The students were for the most part polite, responsible,
and well behaved, and their parents can be very proud
of them. Eamon O'Rourke served as the security cap-
tain, assisted by a number of senior students who helped
make the Famine run smoothly. We also had six return-
ing alumni help out, and one parent, Mrs. Rundle.
I'd like to thank my fellow teachers, Betty Janke, Paul
Colborne, Janis Dougall, April Tuininga, Dianne
Heatherington, Judy Mallette, Kate Hollestelle, Terry
O'Rourke, Tracy McLennan, Brenda Hill, Heather
Hawley, and Vice Principal George McEwan, who all vol-
unteered their time to supervise the students and ensure
that everyone had a safe and enjoyable event.
A big thank you goes to the parents, relatives, friends
and neighbours who sponsored the students.
Arranging the drinks to help keep everyone hydrated
and maintain their energy level is a big job, and it would
not have been possible without the incredible support
and generosity of many local merchants. Drinks for the
students were donated by Shoppers Drugmart,
Holtzmann's IGA, Hansen's Your Independent Grocer,
and Sobey's in Grand Bend. JEM variety in Crediton
donated orange juice. McDonald's Restaurant donated
orange drink, ice, and cups. Stedman V&S donated
freezies, provided the movies to entertain the group,
and donated chocolate Easter bunnies for a special treat
at the famine end. Marg Gilbert of New Orleans Pizza
donated pizza for our „breakfast. After 30 hours with-
out food, the starving students devoured 39 large pizzas
in under two minutes. A very sincere thank you to all
the merchants who helped make our famine a success.
I have always enjoyed doing the 30 Hour Famine for a
number of reasons.
The kids who sign up are nice kids, and its fun to see
their energy and enthusiasm. My colleagues who help
supervise are wonderful, caring people. The merchants
are so happy to help, and the support from the commu-
nity is marvellous. Together we are making a difference
as responsible global citizens. Thank you!
Sincerely, DAVE MACLEOD
Exeter