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BACK IN TIME
I 0 YEARS AGO
July 3, 1996 - Hay township
resident Leonard Greb rang in
Hay Days on School Section No. 2
on Friday night. The bell will be
rung at 6 p.m. for the next 150
days, marking a new tradition on
the Rowe family farm at Lot 3,
Concession 2. Greb bought the
bell, which was erected especially
for Hay Days at a cost of $75.
35YEARS AGO
July 3, 1971 - A Centralia girl Anne Herdman
fmished her final year at SHDHS in practically the
same fashion as her first four years by gaining top
marks for all grade 13 students this year. Top stu-
dents in the other four grades were Susan Tuckey,
John Blackwell, Jeffrey Reaburn and Kathryn
Cook.
A Goderich elementary school teacher Paul
Carroll was selected as the New Democratic Party
candidate for Huron in the next provincial election.
The very hot weather early this week may have
been welcome for those people going on holidays,
but for a Dashwood business man it brought on
disaster. More than 8,000 turkeys died Sunday
and Monday at Hayter's Turkey Farms, located on
Highway 83, just west of Dashwood. Owner Harry
Hayter said loss would be about $40,000. No
insurance was carried to cover this type of loss.
The turkeys were 19 weeks old
45 YEARS AGO
July 3, 1961 - Rev. R.G. McMillan resigned as
local director of the Huron County Children's Aid
Society. He is returning to the active ministry in
the Presbyterian Church of Canada.
High school Bible quiz teams and their coaches
held a barbecue on the lawn at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Edgar Cudmore.
Champion in the six months and over class at
the Hensall Spring Fair baby show was Cheryl
Ford, eight month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Wayne Ford of Hensall.
50YEARS AGO
July 2, 1956 - The first meeting of the newly
formed Hensall Kinette club was held Thursday at
the home of Mrs. D.J. McKilvie.
Russ Snell and Ken Hockey of the Exeter bowl-
ing club won the second event and the John A.
Nash trophy at the Scotch Doubles of the Thistle
club in London this week.
Playground plans are almost complete with the
arrival of two ping pong tables donated by the
Exeter Kinettes and donations of felt, leather and
cloth remnants.
Thomas Knox, 15 year-old son of Rev. and Mrs.
N.D. Knox has been awarded a second $200 schol-
arship for general proficiency at Ridley College.
60YEARS AGO
July 3, 1946 - Mrs. Valerie Armstrong held a
trousseau reception, Tuesday afternoon and
evening when she entertained in honour of her
bride -elect daughter Catherine. Receiving them
was Mrs. J.M. Southcott, mother of the prospective
bridegroom.
Dr. and Mrs. Steiner and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. P.
Bowey were in Niagara Falls the forepart of the
week attending the annual convention of the Lions
club as delegates from the Exeter club.
There is dancing every night this week at the
Lakeview Casino in Grand Bend to the melodies of
Gordon Delamont and his orchestra. Coming next
week is Art Hallman and his band.
85 YEARS AGO
July 1, 1921 - Those passing with honours at
Exeter Public School are as follows: Junior 1 to
Senior 1 - Wallace Seldon, Almer Hunkin Ruth
Balkwill, Mary Cann, Dorothy Cox, Helen
Stanbury, Harry Cole. Class 111 to Class 1V -
Marian Davis, Richard Trumper; Class 1 to Class
11 - Joe Creech; Class B to Class A - Utah Clark,
Lois MacDonald, Dorothy Davis. Number of stu-
dents enrolled were 44 and average attendance
was 40.3.
I I OYEARS AGO
July 2, 1896 - Pasturage on the streets is being
eaten short, cows are now seeking fodder in peo-
ple's gardens, and nightly some unfortunate citizen
is the victim of their ravages. Their attack on
Captain George Kemp's garden was the worst.
Everything including the fruit trees was destroyed.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
Dining For Seniors:
Harvey Hyde is July's lucky winner for a free meal,
sponsored by the good folks at Town & Country Support
Services, Dining for seniors. Harvey, enjoy your meal and
keep coming back for many more dinners.
Hensall-By-Design
Sat., July 15 through to Fri., July 21. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
daily. Hensall United Church - 76 King Street. Art show
and sale. Major display of art, including paintings, sculp-
ture and quilts; NEW category - youths (under 19 years
of age), ice sculpture showcase (times to be announced)
A fabulous summer event - 3rd year. Contact: Ann
Bayley (519) 262-3500, ann@iceculture.com
The Heritage Barn Museum in Kirkton opened for the
2006 season on the second weekend in May. We are
pleased to offer a new exhibit featuring tools, equipment
and materials from the Arnold Hern plumbing and pump
repair business in Woodham.
The farmhouse section of the museum has be re -orga-
nized with an expanded space and some new exhibits.
The enlarged implement shed features a new area for an
ever-changing flea market.
We do not charge an admission fee, but we would
gratefully accept a donation for the Canada Food Grains
Bank or non-perishable food items or new socks for the
Salvation Army in St. Marys.
Visit us online at www.heritagebarnmuseum.ca for
days a times we are open, or phone 519-229-8965 for
appointments. Lots of parking spaces for cars or buses.
Alzheimer Support Groups:
Hensall Alzheimer Support Group:
Information is shared on 2nd Monday of every month
at Queensway Nursing & Retirement Home, Hensall,
evening 7 — 9 p.m. Facilitator is Shirley Philips.
Grand Bend Alzheimer Support Group:
Mark your calendar for the 1st Monday of every month
at Grand Bend Community Health Centre, Grand Bend,
evening 7 — 9 p.m. Facilitator is also Shirley Philips.
Call 519-482-1482 or 1-800-561-5012 if you would
like to attend a support group or if you prefer individual
support, please call the Society to arrange an appoint-
ment.
Exeter Legion Golf Tournament:
If you golf or don't golf, please mark your calendar for
Sat., July 22 as a great time is planned for that day. Sign
up at Legion Bar by July 19 and pay $5 and pay "Green
Fees" at the Exeter Golf Course. Time; 12:30 p.m. sign
up and play time is 1 p.m. A pot -luck supper is planned.
For more information contact Legion at 519-235-2962.
What's happening in Grand Bend, July 2006?
July 8 "Lambton United Church Camp Yard Sale"
6602 Lakeshore Road 7:30-12 noon, something for
everyone
July 15 "St. John's by the Lake Anglican Church Yard
Sale" in Grand Bend. Please watch for further details!
July 18 "Port Franks Garden Club "Camp Fire" 7 p.m.
Port Franks Community Centre.
July 19 "Grand Bend Men's Probus Club Picnic" Port
Blake Conservation Area 5 p.m. Tickets $7.50 see G.
McKay 519-238-8951.
July 31 "Grand Bend Horticultural Society Flower
Show" Entries to be brought to the Legion by 6 p.m. for
judging. Speaker Dennis Ducharme discusses the Art of
Pruning.
July 31 "Life after Death" Monthly VON
Bereavement Support program for Widows and
Widowers. Exeter United Church last Monday of
each month 7-9 p.m. call Kim Winbow 519-235-
2510
Living with Cancer and Alzheimer Support
Program will be on break for the months of July
and August but will return in September. Please
check with Cindy Maxfield of the Grand Bend Area Jim
CHC for details 519-238-1556 ext. 6.
Library News:
Want to learn how to use the internet?
The Exeter and Kirkton Libraries are offering internet
lessons. These lessons include:
• Using search engines
• Using e-mail
• Navigating through the internet
• Making web pages
• Anything else internet related
Computer use lessons are also available
Sign up in the library
"Quest for Heroes" the summer reading program will
soon kick off at the Exeter and Kirkton Libraries.
Register for this free activity at your local branch.
The Exeter Library Book sale will run from July 17 to
July 22. Books of all types will be available at awesome
prices. Donations are welcome to this fundraiser for the
library.
Watch for new items at your local branch. DVD's and
books on CD are the latest additions to the collection.
Look for them on the shelf at your library or go on line at
www.huroncounty.caAibrary/
Town & Country Support Services Gets
Ready to Golf For Seniors:
Town & Country Support Services will be golfing for
seniors on Sat., Aug. 12 at Woodland Links, Clinton start-
ing at 10. a.m. The tournament includes 18 holes of golf,
a full steak dinner, and prizes for everyone. The hole -in -
one prize includes two tickets to any destination that Air
Canada serves in North America. The hole -in -one prize
is sponsored by Craig, McDonald, and Redden Insurance
Brokers of Mildmay. Other tournament sponsors include
Stedelbauer Motors of Kitchener/Waterloo.
This tournament is a major fundraiser for Town &
Country and all proceeds go directly back to help senior
citizens, frail elderly, disabled adults and services to help
them live independently. Town & Country assisted more
than 4,000 people in Huron and Perth Counties last year
with programs like — Meals On Wheels, Transportation
Services, Home Help, Friendly Visiting, Dining for
Seniors' and Seniors' Exercise Classes. Last year the
agency delivered more than 23,000 hot and frozen meals
in Huron County and offered more than 11,000 trips
with mobility van and volunteer driver's services.
A day of golf for Town & Country is a great way to be
active, and support programs that that make life better
for others.
To register call Shelley at Town & Country Services,
(519) 482-9264 or Faye at Exeter Town & Country at
(519) 235-0258
Quality Homes:
Quality Homes (south of Mount Forest) builds accessi-
ble homes for those with disabilities. Accessible homes
for those with disabilities are a growing market among
Ontario's home builders and renovators.
And with 13.5 per cent of the population with some
type of disability, access to their home is proving a sub-
stantial part of contractor business.
That's the case with Quality Homes, according to sales
manager Ron Kirby. He estimates 50 per cent of the
homes purchased from Quality Homes come with stipu-
lation they are accessible either from the exterior or on
the interior or both. In most cases the homes are tailored
to be wheelchair accessible.
The extras often include an exterior ramp, slightly
enlarged doorways and halls and enlarged bathrooms
capable of allowing wheelchair users to make 360
degree turns.
The additional upgrades add only modestly to the cost
of the home, Mr. Kirby added. The company also installs
receptacles and switches suited for the disabled. The
receptacles are high as possible and switches as low as
possible so they are accessible to people in wheelchairs.
An accessible -style model home is in place at the com-
pany's main office near Kennilworth. Kris Svela Mount
Forest Confederate
Healthy Senior's Tips to Keep Mentally Sharp:
To make the most of your mind's potential, you need
to challenge it, stay socially active, and believe in your-
self, say leading experts on senior's health. Indeed, a
person over 60 can maintain and often improve his or
her mental skill and aptitude. Let's take a look at some
brain -building tools:
Challenge your mind. To stay mentally sharp, our
brains need constant stimulation like reading, game
playing, writing, traveling , or classes to learn a
subject of interest, example Partner's In
Learning, Grand bend.
Don't use a calculator. Let your brain do the
adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.
Take part in social conversation and debate.
That gives you a chance to strengthen your
logic as you examine an issue from both sides
of the argument.
Take time for your favourite tongue twister
at least once a day. Try this: A box of biscuits, a
batch of mixed biscuits.
Talk to a healthcare professional about taking vita-
mins, minerals, and natural supplements like
Remember -IX, which helps temporarily, restore mental
alertness during fatigue.
Keep a journal. Consider writing down the wonderful
things that happen to you every day, big or small.
Volunteer for any cause or interest, including sharing
a life-long skill with others. Many community centres
and organizations are eager for volunteers who can
teach hobbies, music, languages, social skills and much
more.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle, by eating well and with
regular physical exercise. News Canada
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