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Opinion Forum News
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
I 0 YEARS AGO
July 10, 1996 - Kim Campbell
and Darryl Hartman were the
top Ontario Scholars at SHDHS
this year. Others included Colin
Bowers, Heather Davies, Marty
Degroot, Lisa Eagleson, Jenny
Ellison, Jennifer Graham,
Andrew Hern, Kathryn Hern,
Adam Jean, Shannon Kammerer,
Lindsay Mckay, Amy Swance,
Sandra Vanderlaan, Amy
Walper, Andrea Weigand, Anita Wein, Carisa
Willis, Amy Zwart. Topping the other grades
were Jessica Haddon, Jill Ramer and Julie
Darling.
Huron Produce, a local rutabaga and garlic
operation is expanding to include a tomato
greenhouse. Construction of the Thames Produce
greenhouse will begin this week and is expected
to be completed in three months. A total of 30
employees will be hired. As for tomatoes, the
new greenhouse will produce five million pounds
of the hydroponic fruit in one crop.
20YEARS AGO
July 1, 1986 - Karla Josephson of Exeter was
the tops of an even dozen Ontario Scholars at
SHDHS this year. Best in the other four grades
were David Dougall, R.R. 3, Exeter; Marie
Debruyn, R.R 1, Exeter; Dale Ducharme, R.R. 1,
Zurich and Leanne Dietrich, R.R. 3, Dashwood.
Anne Triebner, R.R. 1, Exeter received a
young entrepreneurs achievement award from
Ontario Minister of Skills Development Gregory
Sabara for her Cotton Collection business.
Quite A Sensation, owned by Claire and Linda
Porter of Parkhill won the North America Cup at
Greenwood to become the wealthiest horse in
North America for the time being. His earnings
are now at $324,330.
Last Friday at The Meadows, Falcon Seelster set
a record for a five-eighths mile track by going in
1.51.3.
35 YEARS AGO
July 8, 1971 - One of the latest inductees to the
Hockey Hall of Fame is Cooney Weiland of
Egmondville. He recently retired as head hockey
coach at Harvard University after spending a
very successful career with the Boston Bruins.
The first observance of Friedsburg Days in
Dashwood was a tremendous success with more
than 6,000 persons attending Friday and
Saturday activities.
45 YEARS AGO
July 9, 1961 - Ted Wilson and George Godbolt,
the first two Exeter Scouts to attend a Canadian
Jamboree left Wednesday morning by bus for
Ottawa. They will spend a full week at the capital
with 2,800 other scouts from across Canada and
100 from the United States.
50 YEARS AGO
July 8, 1956 - Harold Kellerman of Dashwood
had the two front wheels of his car stolen while
he was attending the South Huron Crusade for
Christ at the Zurich Community Centre,
Thursday.
Hensall Public School acting on advice of dis-
trict inspector John Goman has purchased a site
for the new school on the south side of the vil-
lage.
60YEARS AGO
July 9, 1946 - Dr. J.W. Corbett of Kincardine
recently retired from the Canadian Dental Corps,
is taking over the dental practice of Dr. G.F.
Roulston of Exeter.
The first steps at setting up a conservation
authority in the Ausable River watershed were
taken at Parkhill; not all representatives had the
power to act but it is expected at the next meet-
ing July 17, an authority will be set up.
85 YEARS AGO
July 7, 1921 - Dominion Day was exceptionally
quiet. Most residents of Exeter betook them-
selves to the water's edge at Grand Bend, others
to Centralia and Elimville festivals, quite a num-
ber went to the races at Stathroy and Stratford
and the bowlers went to London and Clinton.
I I 0 YEARS AGO
July 8, 1896 - Hoffman Brothers have taken
the contract for building the new Dashwood
Lutheran church parsonage.
The strawberry festival on July 1 in Centralia
was a success with about $175 being cleared.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
Life is short! They say it takes a minute to find a spe-
cial person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love
them, but then a lifetime to forget them.
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,
sculpture 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
Exeter Legion GolfTournament:
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.
Highway & Byway Cruising with Marion Foster -
Ottawa Fall Foliage Spectacular (October 2-4, 2006)
A bus tour through Haliburton, Algonquin Park, the
Ottawa Valley & the Kawartha Lake region, a steam
train excursion in the Gatineau Hills, tour of Ottawa,
and more. Pick-ups in Lucan, Exeter & Kirkton.
Please call Marion Foster 519-229-8718 or Cruise
Selloffs 519-227-0444. (Tours operated by Cruise
Selloffs, Lucan. Ont. Travel Registration #50007529)
What's happening in Grand Bend, July 2006?
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 are 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 widow-
ers. Exeter United Church last Monday of each month
7-9 p.m. call Kim Winbow 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 CHC for details 519-
238-1556 ext. 6.
Town & Country Support Services Gets
Ready to Golf For Seniors:
Town & Country Support Services will be golfmg for
seniors on Sat., Aug. 12 at Woodland Links, Clinton
starting 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 desti-
nation 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 indepen-
dently. 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 dri-
ver's services.
A day of golf for Town & Country is a great way to
be active, and support programs 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
Library News:
Want to learn how to use the internet?
The Exeter and Kirkton Libraries are offering Inter-
net 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 awe-
some 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 collec-
tion. Look for them on the shelf at your library or go
on line at www.huroncounty.ca/library/
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 been re-
organized 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. Mary's.
Visit us online at www.heritagebarnmuseum.ca for
days and times we are open, or phone 519-229-8965
for appointments. There is a large area with parking
spaces for cars or buses.
OId Age Security: Information from Service
Canada
Benefits for low-income seniors
• Old Age Security
• Guaranteed Income Supplement
• Allowance
• Allowance for the Survivor
Are these benefits for you?
If you are in one of the following situations, this
information will be of great interest to you.
1. You receive the Old Age Security pension, but
your income is still low. You may be eligible for the
Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
2. Your spouse/common-law partner is entitled to
receive the GIS, but, even with that, your combined
income is low. You are between 60 and 64 and have
lived in Canada for at least 10 years since the age of
18. You may be eligible for the Allowance.
3. Your spouse/common-law partner is deceased
and you have not remarried. You are between 60 and
64, have lived in Canada for at least 10 years since the
age of 18, and have a low income. You may be eligible
for the Allowance for the survivor.
OId Age Security Program
The Old Age Security (OAS) program, which is
financed from general revenues of the Government of
Canada, is the cornerstone of Canada's retirement
income system and provides benefits to almost all
seniors.
The OId Age Security Pension
The OAS pension combines with the Canada Pension
Plan (CPP), private pension plans, and retirement
investments to provide Canadians with one of the best
retirement systems in the world.
Most people in Canada who are 65 or over and meet
the residence requirements receive this pension each
month. But even the best programs don't cover all sit-
uations. That's why the Government of
Canada has added the Guaranteed Income
Supplement and the Allowance to the OAS
program for seniors whose income is low.
The Guaranteed Income Supplement
The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
provides additional income to seniors living
in Canada who have a low income even with
their OAS pension. To be eligible for the GIS,
you must be receiving the Old Age Security
pension and meet the income requirements
explained in a later Perspective issue.
The Allowance
The Allowance is a benefit for low-income seniors
between 60 and 64. Its purpose is to help them until
the OAS pension (and possibly the GIS) at the age of
65.
There are two types of Allowance benefits:
1. Known simply as the Allowance, the first is for
spouses/common-law partner of the OAS pensioners.
2. The second benefit is called the Allowance for the
survivor. This benefit is intended for low-income
seniors whose spouse or common-law partner has died
and who have not remarried. Information to be contin-
ued
How We Count Information:
Jim
Bearss
gi57.
See PERSPECTIVE page 6