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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-07-12, Page 5Wednesday, July 12, 2006 Exeter Times -Advocate 5 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