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Exeter Times -Advocate
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
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Seniors' perspective
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Municipality of South Huron. Laurie will be pleased
to assist you with the various prices for your choice
of funeral arrangements. The consideration of pre-
paying your style of funeral has become a very com-
mon practice as prices for these services usually
increase each year.
When purchasing your plots, thoughts should be
made as to what kind of monument that would be
appropriate for your gravesite purchase. In connec-
tion with regular burials, (1) one upright monument
is permitted depending on your choice of lot size.
Cremation in the ground warrants a flat marker and
if a niche is purchased, then inscription takes place
on the face of the Columbarium.
Flower arrangements may be made annually or by
considering a (10) ten-year flowerbed, which
enhances the beautification of the Exeter Cemetery.
Take a few moments to think, "Are my arrange-
ments in order?" If not start considering, "What and
where would I like for my final resting place?" For
prices and other information, contact Laurie.
Contributed by Laurie Dykstra
Lest We Forget
THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE
THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD;
AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR
THE YEARS CONDEMN.
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN
AND IN THE MORNING,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
Glenn Eden Flintoff was born 1898 in Clinton,
Ontario. He enlisted in the Canadian Infantry and he
was attached to the 71st Battalion, a tank battalion.
He was then sent overseas and his service number
was #342537.
Before Pte. Glenn Eden Flintoff enlisted in the
Canadian Army, he was living in Stratford, Ontario
and was employed by the Ballantyne Company in
Stratford.
Glenn did not die from wounds that he received in
the battlefield. He passed away from having pneu-
monia while he was being cared for in the
Nightingale Hospital in Chelterham, England. He
died on Nov. 3, 1918, just eight days before the end
of the First World War. He was 20 years of age at
the time of his death. He was buried in the
Gloucester Cemetery at Gloucester, England.
Pte. Glenn Eden Flintoff was the son of George and
Elizabeth Flintoff of Hensall, Ontario. At the time of
Glenn's death—his father had passed away earlier in
his life—his mother married George Etherington of
Usborne Township in Huron County.
Glenn was survived by his family, his mother
Elizabeth, his stepfather George Etherington, also
three sisters Mrs. J. H. Newcombe of Stratford, Mrs.
J. C. Snell of Exeter and Mrs. John Welsh of
Vermillion. Glenn also had two brothers: Pte. Frank
Flintoff (who lost his right arm in the front lines
fighting in France), and Fred in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin.
How to clean your toilet
1. Put both lids of the toilet up and add 1/8 cup of
pet shampoo to the water in the bowl.
2. Pick up the cat and soothe him while you carry
him towards the bathroom.
3. In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toi-
let and close both lids. You may need to stand on the
lid.
4. The cat will self agitate and make ample suds.
Never mind the noises that come from the toilet, the
cat is actually enjoying this.
5. Flush the toilet three or four times. This pro-
vides a power -wash and rinse.
6. Have someone open the front door of your home.
Be sure that there are no people between the bath-
room and the front door.
7. Stand behind the toilet as far as you can, and
quickly lift both lids.
8. The cat will rocket out of the toilet, streak
through the bathroom and run outside where he will
dry himself off.
9. Both the commode and the cat will be sparkling
clean. Contributed by a dog and Pat Hully.
A couple had been debating the purchase of a
new truck. She wanted a fast little sports car. He
would probably have settled on any beat -up old
truck, but everything seemed to like was way out of
their price range.
"Look!" she said. "I want something that goes from
0 to 200 in four seconds or less. And my birthday is
coming up. You could surprise me."
So, for her birthday, he bought her a brand new
bathroom scale.
Services will be held at the Whitcroft Funeral
Home on Monday the 12th. Due to the condition of
the body, this will be a closed casket service. Please
send donations to the Think Before You Say Things
To Your Wife Foundation.
Manners need to improve
Dear Editor:
I would like to call to the attention of the public—and of anyone in authority who
can take action to improve our healthcare system—a serious defect in that system
which could be corrected without the massive injection of cash which most pro-
posed remedies involve. Its correction requires simply that doctors and health pro-
fessionals treat one another and their patients with courtesy.
Recently, I had occasion to go with an older patient who was in considerable pain
to the emergency ward of our local hospital. In the course of her treatment, we had
to deal with four different doctors, each of whom had a slightly different point of
view on the treatment of the case, but apparently none of them bothered to com-
municate with any of the others. The result was what one doctor said
was going to be done was completely forgotten when the next doc-
tor came on shift.
We were then directed to a medical centre in another city but
were given no address and in fact incorrect directions for find- 4
ing it. Worse, they did not tell us what kind of facility it was,
what would be done there and what its purpose was. As a
result, when we finally did find it, we were not prepared for the
questions that were asked. The result was that we had to make
the same trip over again the next day. In all, the lack of commu-
nication and outright miscommunication, prolonged the treat-
ment and resulted in the waste of time, resources and nervous
energy amounting to at least 30 per cent of the total expenditure.
Granted, medical professionals are overworked and understaffed. This
is, no doubt, why they are so anxious to get rid of one patient and move
next. But this is too often a case of more haste, less speed. A few minutes' communi-
cating among themselves, and especially with the patient, would unquestionably
increase efficiency enormously by eliminating misunderstandings that often require
the same procedure to be done twice or even three times.
In short, everyone in health care, and especially patients, could profit enormously
from a simple improvement in manners.
Help to make a difference
Dear e tor:
September is Big Brothers Big Sisters month and we would like to ask your reaers
to help us make a big difference in a young person's life.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron is a non-profit agency that promotes posi-
tive mentoring relationships for young people in our community. We have three pro-
grams that match screened volunteer adults with children for quality mentoring
relationships. Our priority remains to facilitate one on one relationships through our
traditional matching and In School Mentoring programs. The many challenges faced
by youth coupled with our growing waiting list led to the implementation of a
Big Bunch program, which provides an opportunity for our waiting list
children to meet with an adult mentor in a group situation twice
a month. The Big Brothers and Sisters who volunteer for
Letters these programs become mentors, role models and, most
h rs ,. importantly, friends to children who need someone spe-
to the cial in their lives.
I was fortunate to be a Big Sister for seven years and to
fmd a treasured lifelong friend. My little sister introduced
-L dit or me to new experiences and often challenged me to look
at things from a different perspective. We have shared
laughter, life experiences and good times while facing
many challenges together. It is these shared experiences
that can positively influence the choices made by a young per-
Aeirson while providing a valuable source of support in difficult times.
Spending quality time with a young person is not only an investment
in the future but also an opportunity to form a lasting bond with a very
special individual.
You can make a difference by volunteering as little as two evenings a month for
Big Bunch or a few hours a week in a traditional match. The flexibility of these rela-
tionships is ideal for adults who would like to volunteer but find busy schedules diffi-
cult to work around. We have many children on our waiting list that would benefit
greatly from having a Big Brother or Big Sister in their lives. If you would like to
make a big difference in a young person's life please contact us at 235-3307. You
can make a difference.
on to the
Yours truly, J.D. FRAME
Host a Coffee Break
Dear Editor:
Plans are once again brewing at The Alzheimer Society of Huron County as we
prepare for our tenth annual Coffee Break fundraiser. The official date is Wed.,
Sept. 21 which is National Coffee Break Day right across Canada, but any day in
September is just fine to host a "Coffee Break."
We are beginning our quest for enthusiastic and creative people to host coffee
breaks all throughout Huron County. Simply invite your friends, neighbours, col-
leagues and clients to "take a break" and make a donation to the Alzheimer Society
of Huron County.
Last year 98 Coffee Breaks were held throughout Huron County. Hosts raised
more than $15,000. Amazing success! If you have never hosted before, please con-
sider doing so as every new event means new people are being reached with the
Alzheimer Message.
Ninety per cent of money raised during Coffee Break stays right here in Huron
County to help the Alzheimer Society provide education and support for persons
with Alzheimer disease, their families and caregivers. The remaining 10 per cent of
money raised is designated for research.
If you want more information on how you can host a Coffee Break, please contact
Theresa Wilson at the Alzheimer Society of Huron County at 482-1482 or 1-800-
561-5012.
Sincerely,
THERESA WILSON, Events Coordinator
Alzheimer Society of Huron County
Sincerely, HEATHER ALCOCK
president
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron
Please put your community first
The ROAD WATCH Huron program is a community initiative started as a result of
the high number of motor vehicle collisions that occurred in the county. The pro-
gram focuses on Awareness, Education and Enforcement to highlight the impor-
tance of road safety within our community.
The ROAD WATCH program uses citizen report forms to give residents and visi-
tors an opportunity to help keep our community's roads safe by reporting danger-
ous, aggressive and impaired driving. For more information or to receive a citizen
report form call the O.P.P. at 524-8314 or the Health Unit at 482-3416.
If you witness an act of aggressive or impaired driving do something about it.
Report it! For the most up-to-date releases on O.P.P. investigations across Ontario,
check out "O.P.P. Headline News " at Internet site: www.crimealerts.net
Promoting Crimestoppers is promoting crime prevention and safety in our commu-
nities. Please help! Putting our community first.
Huron OPP needs the assistance of the public. If you have any information that
can assist Police with any investigation, please call the OPP or CRIME STOPPERS at
1-800-222-8477. (1 -800 -222 -TIPS). For reports on conditions of roads please call 1-
800-268-1376.