The Times Advocate, 2005-10-26, Page 5Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Exeter Times—Advocate
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Opinion Forum News
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
I 0 YEARS AGO
October 18, 1995 - Robert
Reynolds of R.R. 1, Hensall
reports the theft of more than 75
white pumpkins from his area
farm. Exeter OPP report a rash of
sporadic pumpkin thefts and
confirm the thefts stem from a
contest between South Huron
District High School and North
Middlesex High School to see
who can steal the most pump-
kins.
25 YEARS AGO
October 22, 1980 - All reps from the South
Huron area to the Huron County Board of
Education have been elected by acclamation.
Returning are Harry Hayter and Clarence "King:
McDonald for the townships of Stephen and
Usborne and the town of Exeter. Herb Turkheim of
Zurich is retiring as representing Zurich, Hensall
and Hay township. He is being replaced by Dr.
John Goddard of Hensall. The separate school
board representative will be Dennis Rau who
replaces his father Charles Rau. For the Huron
Perth Separate School Board Greg Fleming for
Exeter, Stephen and Usborne will be back along
with Ted Geoffrey for Zurich, Hensall and Hay.
Saturday, October 28 was a special day for 27
area ladies. A dinner and dance was held at the
Exeter Legion Hall to mark the beginning of the
Exeter Lioness Club. Ruth Eveland is president.
40YEARS AGO
October 24, 1965 - A fire early Wednesday
morning gutted the large Dow barn in the
Wellington street area, killing livestock and destroy-
ing a complete crop of hay and straw in the lofts.
The barn which is owned by the Dow family had
been rented to Arnold Whitney.
Three girls took top honours in the first annual
Kinsmen "Miss Auto Show' at the arena Friday
evening. Sharon Morenz was crowned Queen of the
show with Kathy Rowe taking second place and Pat
Scott was third.
45YEARS AGO
October 26, 1960 - Ontario Minister of Education
John Robarts will officiate at ceremonies opening
the addition at SHDHS, Friday.
Local hunting enthusiasts who were dreaming of
a tempting feed of pheasants under -glass had their
dreams spoiled because most of the pheasants
were under cover. They have consolation in the fact
there are plenty of geese along the shores of Lake
Huron this fall.
50YEARS AGO
October 27, 1955 - This year's South Huron
plowing match will be held on the farm of Rochus
Faber and Sons, near Kippen on Saturday.
Mary Elson of R.R. 2, Hensall has received the
most valuable award ever won by a SHDHS stu-
dent. She has been awarded an Atkinson
Foundation Bursary valued at $400. She also won
a Firth award for $100.
55 YEARS AGO
October 25, 1950 - At a directors meeting of the
Ontario Federation of Agriculture held in Toronto a
motion was passed to give every assistance to the
Dairy Farmers' Co-ordinating Board in their fight
to have margarine manufacture and sale banned
by the Ontario government.
Messrs. Albert Gaiser, Gordon Ratz and Ross
Tuckey spent several days deer hunting on
Manitoulin Island
60 YEARS AGO
October 23, 1945 - Donald Dinney, son of Mr.
and Mr. Chris Dinney of Concession 10 of Stephen
township has found a puffball on their farm that
weighed 20 pounds and measured four feet, seven
inches in circumference.
80YEARS AGO
October 27, 1925 - Thomas McMillan was elected
to parliament as the representative of Huron -Perth
on Tuesday. He defeated Conservative candidate
J.J. Merner.
Owing to the increase of traffic and a somewhat
hazardous corner for turning at Cromarty, it was
thought advisable to put a dummy policeman on
the corner so that in future any collision may be
avoided.
85 YEARS AGO
October 24, 1920 - The St. Marys Argus and the
St. Marys Journal have joined and will be known as
the St. Marys Journal Argus.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
Euchreama will be held October 28th at Exeter
Legion. Admission $5 per person, Lunch provided. Share
the wealth and prizes to the winners and losers. Euchre
starts at 10:00 a.m.
Yule -Tide Euchre-ama
Lucan Seniors Sunshine Club is holding their annual
Yule -Tide Euchre-ama on Thursday, November 17th at
Lucan Community Memorial Centre. The cards start at
10:00 a.m. Admission $5 per person and lunch
is provided. Share the Wealth & Pot of Gold
Prizes. Everyone welcome.
Halloween Dance Town & Country Support
Services is hosting this event on October 29 at
the Betty Cardno Centre, Clinton. Ken Scott
Orchestra. Tickets 482-9264 or 357-3222.
Riverview Estates:
Annual Craft & Bake Sale will be held on
Saturday November 5th at 9:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. A few craft tables available for $5.
Admission is free. For more information contact
Olga Davis at 235-0499.
Church Bazaar:
Bethel Reformed Church Bazaar will be held at the
Olde Town Hall, 322 Main Street, Exeter on November
5th at 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Crafts and tea.
Centralia Huron Park Lions:
Plans for a bingo to be held Sunday, November 6th has
been cancelled and now rescheduled for Sunday,
October 30th,Games are at the South Huron Rec. Centre.
Doors open at 12:00 noon and your bingo will start at
1:00 p.m. For more information contact Harvey Hillman
at 235-1167.
Bereavement Support Group:
The VON palliative Care Volunteer Program is spon-
soring an 8 week facilitated peer support group. Spend
time with others who are grieving the death of a loved
one. Began Wednesday October 19th, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at
Bluewater Rest Home. Register or for more information,
please contact Kim Winbow 235-2510 or Patty Groot
236-4373.
"Taste of Huron—ShareA Little Magic!" Gala
is Heating Up!
Grand Bend, The fourth annual `Taste of Huron in
black and white. Share a Little Magic! 'A Big Brothers
Big Sisters event' Theme is set to delight your palate and
amaze your mind! Oakwood Inn is the magical setting for
this dinner and silent auction, on November 4, 2005.
Headline chefs Stephen Bland the Red Pump;
McKenna Lavis -Bistro 437; Kate Craig—Lakeview Cafe;
and Barbara Bloch -Gower -Catering by Barbara will
provide a sensational five -course gourmet meal.
Entertainment will be provided by jazz quartet
`Change for a Quarter', and Canada's most amazing and
entertaining Mentalist Dr. Norman Barlow.
The bidding on silent auction items is bound to be fast
and furious, as this annual fundraiser heats up to sup-
port Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron.
Dress is formal or casual, but dress up in black and
white! For more information and to view the event menu
visit the agency website at www.shbbbs.on.ca or call for
tickets at 235-3307.
Annual Christmas Bazaar andTea Room!
Plan to attend Exeter Villa's Christmas Bazaar and
Tea Room at 155 John Street, Exeter. This event will be
held Saturday, November 5th at 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Christmas cakes, puddings, baking, crafts and more,
every one is welcome.
Lucan area Heritage Christmas BusTour!
Thursday December 8, 2005. Join us for a fun filled
tour of the beautiful Christmas Light Display in St.
Thomas Pinafore Park. A step on Host -guide will give us
a tour of city, a visit to the Meadowlane Winery, a
Festival Christmas Dinner at 5.00 pm. at New Sarum.
Ticket price includes the bus, the meal, admissions, and
host. Coach pickup in Exeter & Lucan and for more
information contact Harry Hardy, Box 249, Lucan, NOM
2J0 227 4887.
Town & Country Support Services:
...Because there is no place like home serving Huron
& Perth Counties.
Transportation
Experienced volunteer drivers provide transportation
to and from medical appointments, personal errands,
social activities. Fully accessible van services offer wheel
chair accessible transportation for people with mobility
limitations. Door-to-door service. Local and out-of-town
service, affordable, safe and reliable.
Home Help
A service wherein provides assistance with housekeep-
ing, shopping and meal preparation. Personalized for
individual needs. Qualified workers can assist with tasks
around the home to make your home safe and comfort-
able.
Home Maintenance and Repair
Help with heavy chores and home maintenance chores
that ensure a safe and comfortable home. Examples
include—yard maintenance, snow shoveling, washing
windows. Help is also available to arrange home repairs
and renovation.
Meals on Wheels
Hot, nutritious meals are delivered to your door by
Town and Country volunteers up to five days a week.
Most special dietary needs can be met.
Frozen Meals
Ready to heat suited to your tastes. Choose from
a tempting menu of entrees, soups and desserts.
Special diets can be accommodated. Meals are
delivered every two weeks throughout Huron
County. Meals can be heated in the microwave or
conventional oven.
Seniors' Dining Club
Join with friends for a hot, home -cooked meal.
Second helpings are always available for hearty
appetites. There's also time for visiting, entertain-
ment and social activities. Volunteer transportation
is available for those who need a ride. Note:
Seniors' Dining at Exeter is every Tuesday at noon at
Lions Youth Centre, 125 John Street West.
FriendlyVisiting
Time for conversation, activities, outings and good
companionship, this service is designed to provide
seniors with regular social contact by a personal home
visit from a caring volunteer who is matched to each
individual.
Telephone Reassurance
A caring volunteer will make a phone call to people
living alone to ensure that all is well. Telephone calls are
established at a mutual agreed time, daily or otherwise.
This is a good way to keep in touch and provide an ele-
ment of security.
Emergency Response System
No matter what time of day, by the press of a button
someone will talk to you and get the help you need,
when you need it. Provides peace of mind for you and
your family. Enables you to live independently and confi-
dentially in your home.
More Town & Country Services next week.
Legion News:
Early bird 2006 membership dues for the Legion now
due $40 from now to December 1st, then $45 after
December 1st
Legion & Auxiliary Hall Rental & Catering: Weddings,
Anniversaries, Dances or Funeral Lunches. You Do Not
have to be a Legion member to attend public events.
Seniors On Crime: "Who Are The
Criminals"?
PH.D. J.L. Simmons taught university courses at a
state prison, and became acquainted with dozens of con-
victed felons. He would talk with them during the break
about politics, music, the weather, and their families, to
the point where he almost forgot who he was talking to.
One resembled the grocer at the local market. Another
looked and behaved like our accountant. Some struggled
with course materials while others sailed right through.
And they seemed no more threatening than any students
at the local university. Yet sitting down before Mr.
Simmons were murderers, brutal spouse abusers, dope
dealers, career burglars, and merciless swindlers. His
colleague who taught at the women's state prison report-
ed similar experiences.
How can you spot a criminal? You can't.
Unfortunately, the villains don't wear identifying black
hats for our conveniences. In fact the majority of them
take great pains to blend in and pass for law-abiding citi-
zens.
Despite two centuries of effort, researchers have
uncovered 110 "criminal type" or "criminal mind." A
scruffy longhaired youth passing you on the street isn't
necessarily dangerous, and a well-dressed older woman
knocking on your door isn't necessarily safe. You can't
judge by looks or stereotypes alone. He has known of a
great many cases where seniors were fooled, then vic-
timized, by appearances, so this is vital to keep in mind.
Street crimes—robberies, rapes, burglaries, and vio-
lence—are mostly a young persons game. U.S.
Department of Justice figures show that seven out of
eight persons arrested for such felonies are under thirty-
five, while those over sixty-five account for only 1 per-
cent of arrests. Over four out of every street crimes are
committed by males, although female crime rates are
rising too. Grab -and -run thieves can be any age, includ-
ing small children, swindlers tend to be older than street
hoodlums. These rate differences are only tendencies,
but you are surely much safer in senior centers than on
See PERSPECTIVE page 6
Jim Be
arss