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ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
I 0 YEARS AGO
August 7, 1996 - Barb
Wheeldon and David Sheppard of
Grand Bend will stand under the
spotlight at Toronto's Roy
Thomson Hall as they take part in
Canada's largest seniors enter-
tainment showcase next week.
The comedy cabaret duo, known
as Jest the 2 of US are among 120
acts scheduled to perform.
The Ausable-Bayfield
Conservation Authority celebrated its 50th
anniversary last Tuesday afternoon at Morrison
Dam.
Two former Exeterites met in Toronto at the
provincial awards banquet of Crime Prevention
Ontario. They are former police chief Larry Hardy
and JoAnne (Whilsmith) Payne who implemented
a Safe School Partners program in Kingston.
20YEARS AGO
August 6, 1986 - Dr. Maurice Cook, national
president-elect of the Soil Conservation Society of
America was the keynote speaker at Wednesday's
40th anniversary celebration of the Ausable-
Bayfield Conservation Authority.
Connie Desjardine, daughter of Eleanor and
Cecil Desjardine of Grand Bend was crowned 1986
Dashwood Friedsburg Days Queen Friday night.
Stanley township's Sesquicentennial ended this
past week with Homecoming weekend. The theme
was "Meet and Mix in '86."
35YEARS AGO
August 5, 1971 - Due to the ever increasing
number of thefts from motor vehicles, the Grand
Bend detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police
again remind motorists to lock their cars when
leaving them unattended.
With perfect co-operation from the weatherman
the largest crowd in the 27 -year history of the
Kirkton Garden Party turned out to witness a top-
notch show of amateur and professional talent,
according to long-time organizer Lee Paul.
Hurondale Institute members made up the stu-
dio audience for the taping of the CFPL TV pro-
gram "Act Fast" recently. The group raised $110
to be used to sponsor 4-H clubs and entertain
seniors.
45 YEARS AGO
August 5, 1961 - The new district fire truck, the
first to be purchased on a co-operative basis was
christened Thursday night during a reception in
Exeter attended by officials from Usborne, Stephen
and Hay townships, as well as from Exeter.
Despite the rainy weather of the past two weeks,
good crowds have been attending the Sunday
evening gospel services at the Starlite Drive-in
theatre at Shipka.
50YEARS AGO
August 6, 1956 - Three prints submitted by
Exeter photographer Jack Doerr have received
awards of merit in a continent -wide photographic
show in Chicago this week.
60YEARS AGO
August 11, 1946 - The winners of the field crop
competition were announced this week as follows:
Oats- Oscar Tuckey, Earl Shapton and Harry
Beaver; Barley- William Elliott, George Link and
Harry Strang.
Dr. Hobbs Taylor, MLA for South Huron official-
ly opened the new Exeter Turf Club track,
Wednesday. Nearly 3,000 spectators were on hand
to see the first horse meet in Exeter since 1941.
85 YEARS AGO
August 5, 1921 - A big shipment of cattle is to be
taken from this district commencing Wednesday of
this week. Some 1,459 head of the finest export
cattle are being sent to England and Scotland on
four different boats. The men going are Wes Snell,
W.T. Colwill, Ulric Snell, Harper Rivers, Jos. Amy
and John Morgan.
I I OYEARS AGO
August 6, 1896 - About noon on Wednesday
last, a large barn containing most of the season's
crops belonging to Thomas Harlton on Concession
17 of Stephen township was struck by lightning.
Soon the building was engulfed in flames and com-
pletely burned.
Johnston Bros. of Zurich are rebuilding their
woolen mill recently destroyed by fire. It will be
equipped with up-to-date machinery and facilities
for better meeting the demands of their increasing
trade.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
"How far you go in life depends on you being tender
with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympa-
thetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and
strong. Because some day in life you will have been all
these" George Washington Carver
Important Notice:
Share - South Huron Alliance for
Retention and Expansion:
South Huron Chamber of Commerce is anticipating
approval of application for Business Retention and
Expansion Program. The chamber requires assistance of
seniors with expertise in various sectors of the economy,
Industry, Agriculture, Tourism and Retail to complete
detailed surveys within a sector. Remuneration is based
per survey completed, per two member team. You will
be trained for the upcoming surveys.
If interested, please contact the chamber at (519) 235-
4529 or e-mail your contact information to
office@shcc.on.ca
Lucan Heritage Grand River BusTrip:
Thurs., Aug. 31. Lucan Heritage and Harry & Jean
Hardy invite you to join them for a bus tour, for a three
hour noon cruise on the Grand River. Enjoy an interest-
ing audiovisual presentation about the Grand River, fol-
lowed by a fabulous live music featuring "The Blazing
Fiddles," you will then embark on a three hour cruise a
roast beef lunch, a strolling musician plays your favorite
songs. Sounds like a very entertaining day; Included in
your ticket is Coach Bus, Meal, and Entertainment. Book
early as we must know how many to order. Contact
Cruiseselloffs, Harry Hardy, 519 227- 4887, or 519 227
0444.Box 249, Lucan, ON NOM 2J0 Pickup is at Lucan
Arena, & Exeter Legion
Decoration Day:
South Huron Council issues an invitation to attend
Decoration Day at the Exeter Public Cemetery on Sun.,
Aug 13, at 2 p.m. Adjacent to the mausoleum. Guest
speaker is Rev. Wendy Noble, assistant minister Exeter
United Church. Everyone is welcome. In case of rain, ser-
vice will be at Exeter United Church, 42 James Street,
Exeter ON.
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.
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
August 17 — Blyth Festival "Another Season's Harvest"
Huron County Pork producers Fundraiser, 8:00 p.m.
Tickets are first come, first served. For more informa-
tion, contact Deb Campbell 235-1609 or e-mail deb-
campbell@tcc.on.ca
August 18 — 20 Bayfield Fair
August 24 - The South Huron Chamber of Commerce
is hosting their annual golf fund raiser at the Exeter Golf
Club.
August 26 — Zurich Bean Festival, call (519) 236
2326
A Decade of Safely Home:
Ten years ago the story changed for people with
Alzheimer Disease who leave home and go missing.
That is when the Alzheimer Society of Canada, in
collaboration with the RCMP, Health Canada and
the solicitor -General, launched the Alzheimer
Wandering Registry. Now called Safely HomeTM, the
program is a tool that helps police locate people
with Alzheimer Disease who have gone missing.
Today there are more than 20,000 people regis-
tered in a confidential database. If a registrant becomes
lost, police can immediately access key information that
will aid in locating and returning the person safely.
How Safely Home Works
For a one-time administration fee of $25, a person's
information — including personal history, physical char-
acteristics and places they are known to visit is entered
into the Safely Home Registry. The information is confi-
dential and can only be accessed by police. An identifica-
tion bracelet and wallet cards are provided to the person
with Alzheimer Disease along with a Caregiver
Handbook for the family. A registration number and the
words "Memory Loss Call Police" are on the bracelet.
Often people gain peace of mind simply by registering.
"My wife and I seldom go out separately so getting lost
hasn't been a problem," says Ted Sayer, whose wife has
Alzheimer Disease. "But the idea is to have a safety mea-
sure before it happens. You hope it never does, but there
is comfort in knowing that there is a system in place to
help return her home to me should we ever need it."
Unfortunately, as many as 60 per cent of people with
Alzheimer Disease become lost outside their homes,
which is why registering in Safely Home is recommended
for those with the disease. Since 1995, the Safely Home
program has provided a means to help resolve these sit-
uations quickly, lessening the risks associated with these
incidents.
To find out more or to register in Safely HomeTM -
Alzheimer Wandering Registry, please contact the
Alzheimer Society of Canada at 1-800-616-8816, visit
www.alzheimer.ca or contact your local Alzheimer
Society; Karla Crocker at 519-482-1482
Tomatoes: Here's a look at tomatoes and tips
on how to enjoy them now and later.
How to pick them?
Harvest tomatoes when the fruits are uniformly red,
but before they become soft, by gently twisting from the
stem. Don't pull.
Until you're ready to use them
• Do not attempt to ripen tomatoes on the windowsill.
They may turn red, but they won't be ripe and flavorful
within.
• Ripen green tomatoes by placing them in a closed
brown bag with a ripe apple. Check for ripeness in a day
or two.
• Wrap individual unripe tomatoes in newspaper or
perforated plastic and store at about 40 degrees F in a
basement or cellar, where they will ripen slowly. (Not all
will ripen, and you must check frequently to remove rot-
ten fruit.) They'll last up to four months and offer a flavor
that's far better than that of store bought tomatoes. If
you don't want to wrap each tomato, simply spread them
on a shelf and cover with newspaper or plastic.
• Ripe tomatoes will keep for two or three days at
room temperature.
• Keep ripe tomatoes out of the refrigerator; cold
lessens the flavor.
• If you must refrigerate your tomatoes, store them
uncut and uncovered, and they will last about four days
to a week. If slightly under ripe, they'll last two weeks.
Green tomatoes also can be stored in the refrigerator for
about two weeks.
How to freeze tomatoes
This quick method for freezing whole tomatoes is an
especially good trick in the middle of hot August, when
you are inundated with a bumper crop: Place whole,
unpeeled tomatoes on baking sheets and freeze them
until they are hard. Then transfer them from the sheet to
plastic freezer bags. Take out as many as you need for
use in soups and stews and run them under warm water
for fast thawing and easy removal of the skin.
Chef's Secrets
1. Tomatoes may be broiled and sprinkled with grated
cheese for a different taste treat.
2. Tomatoes should never be left to ripen in direct sun-
light, as they will lose most of their vitamin C.
3. When slicing tomatoes, it will be easier if you use a
bread knife with saw teeth. It won't even tear the skin.
4. Tomatoes are sometimes picked green and ethylene
gassed on their way to the supermarket right in the
trucks. This can be accomplished during an overnight
run.
5. There is a big difference in vitamin loss and taste in
a gassed tomato and a vine ripened one.
6. Canadians eat approximately 24 pounds
per person per year.
Heat can kill your Pet:
With the hot humid weather we have been
experiencing, the Ontario Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Ontario
SPCA) reminds pet owners that high tempera-
tures can be a serious danger to pets, and that
it is their responsibility to ensure pets are not
left in situations that can cause severe distress
or even death.
Pets left in parked cars or in other situations
without protection from the sun and heat results in
numerous deaths across the province each year.
Since dogs have only a limited ability to sweat, even a
short time in a hot environment can be life threatening.
Temperatures inside a parked car can rapidly reach
dangerous levels even on relatively mild days, even if the
car is parked in the shade with the windows slightly
open. A dog's normal body temperature is 39 degrees C
and a temperature of 41 degrees C can be withstood only
for a very short time before irreparable brain damage or
even death can occur.
Pets left outdoors on hot summer days can also be in
serious danger. Dogs should only be left outside for short
periods, and require sufficient water and a cool, shel-
Jim
Bearss
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