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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-10-12, Page 88 Exeter Times–Advocate Wednesday,October 12, 2005 Historical items for auction Assorted farm equipment, antiques and treasures will be up for auction at the Rose Cottage Farm on Airport Line between Kippen and Brucefield this Saturday. Ernie Talbot, pictured fourth from the left with his wife Dorothy, was born on the farm 81 years ago.The farm, now occupied by Ernie and Dorothy's daughter Lorraine Bettles and her husband Paul, has been in the Talbot family since 1922.Above, four generations of the family gather around a buggy and cutter (dating over 100 years old) that will be up for auction. From left are Karen Alexander, Lorraine Bettles, Dorothy and Ernie Talbot, Erin Leyten, Nicole Leyten, Cheri Leyten,Trevor Leyten and Sarah Leyten. Below, Ernie stands with a rare Goldie McCulloch shingle mill. In the background are a restored Massey -Harris tractor and a Gray -Dort Motor Cars sign. Hundreds of other historical items, including engines and other tractors, will also be auctioned, starting at 10 a.m. (photos/Scott Nixon) WHY FERTILIZE YOUR LAWN THIS FALL? A lawn should be fertilized in the spring, summer and fall, but the fall is probably the most important time to fertilize lawn grasses. Fall fertilizing stimulates a lawn to become thick and strong rather than increasing the top growth. In the fall, grass plants utilize fertilizer to manufacture food while, due to the cool temperatures, other plant processes are slowed down. Some fertilizer is stored in the plant tissues to produce a dense, green lawn early in the spring. A fall fertilizer supplies a homeowner with more value for the money spent. More nutrients are used in the direct maintenance of lawn density and its green colour. Try a fertilizer application this fall. 'Snraect7s+iant TRUST THE PROFESSIONALS! 237-3124 Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge meets in Exeter EXETER - Plans were finalized for the visit by Sis. Bertha White, vice-president of the Rebekah Assembly. A banquet will be held in her honour on Oct. 19 at Thames Rd. Church followed by a meeting in the lodge hall. A Blood Donor Clinic will be held on Oct. 12 in the high school gym. We will be working and pro- viding cookies. November 2 will be our memorial service. The Past Grands meeting has been changed from Oct. 13 to Oct. 27 at Sis. Shirley Cooper's home. POLICE BRIEF Vehicle stolen in Exeter EXETER — On Oct. 2 a vehicle was reported stolen in Exeter. A person told police a red 1991 Oldsmobile was left in the driveway of a residence on Churchill Drive overnight. Sometime through the night the vehi- cle that was left unlocked with the keys inside was stolen. The vehicle has Ontario Plates # AALP-431. r Capsule Comments by Ernie Miatello Immunization doesn't cause autism, diabetes, brain damage, multiple sclerosis or even Alzheimers. What it does do is protect against some very debilitating illnesses. When is the last time you saw a case of polio? Before the early 50's, this was a real worry for all parents and everyone then knew of someone who had polio. Not anymore. Immunization works. When you have a serious burn, you can prevent further damage to your skin if you cool the skin immediately in some cool water and leave the area submersed for at least 30 minutes. It will also reduce the pain considerably. It is unsafe to use other people's prescription medications. A prescription medication is chosen for a particular person for a particular reason. What works for one person may be deadly for another. Don't share! We spend about 1000 hours per year eating. If we spend one-third of that exercising (about 1 hour per day) and keep our bodies in good working order by eating the right food (follow Canada's Food Guide), we have the secret of a long and healthy life. Huron Apothecary Ltd. Phone 235-1982, 440 Main St. Exeter PHARM ASSIST LA "YOUR HEALTH CARE PHARMACY" xi Nominations are now being accepted for the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Awards The strength of our community lies in solid citizens. Today's youth are tomorrow's leaders. If you know a young person, aged 6 to 17, who is involved in worthwhile community service; a special person who is contributing while living with a limitation; a youth who has performed an act of heroism; or a 'good kid' who shows a commitment to making life better for others, doing more than is normally expected of someone their age — help us recognize their contribution — nominate them today! Nominations will be accepted until November 30. Contact this newspaper or the Ontario Community Newspapers Association at www.ocna.org or 905.639.8720. ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE - NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY! X ONTARIO JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS Sponsored by: THE SPEER Of INNONINNI T6ec PAPER RRQIRP Co-ordinated by: ocna www.ocna.org