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Exeter Times -Advocate
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Opinion Forum News
I OYEARS AGO
September 18, 1996 - Winners
of the Ironwood junior golf tour-
nament were Brian Hayman,
Steve Farquhar, Jared Bourne,
Cam Murray, Scott Ralph and
Adam Little.
Excessive rainfall last week has
put local vegetable crops on hold.
On Monday records at the Huron
Research Station indicated nearly
224 millimeters of rain had fallen
in the area since Sept. 1. Last weekend alone
recorded over 132 mm of precipitation, beating the
17 year average for the entire month which is 102.8
mm
Buying lottery tickets on a regular basis has paid
off for Bill Waghorn of Kirkton. As the result of hold-
ing the second prize ticket in the 6-49 lottery on
Sept. 11 he is now richer by $133,039.20.
A steady rain at noon Saturday failed to stop the
annual Kirkton Fall Fair parade. Master of cere-
monies Lee Paul said it was the first time in his 43
year association with the fair that weather had
forced some activities inside.
20YEARS AGO
September 17, 1986 - Whether it was measured
in metric (176.2 millimeters) or imperial (6.94 inch-
es) the rainfall of the past week created major
headaches and losses for many area residents.
Many homeowners who had flooded basements
have already assessed their damages. Bert Visscher
of Visscher Farms reports he has lost 40 acres of
cauliflower and 20 acres of broccoli and estimates
his loss at $150,000.
35 YEARS AGO
September 16, 1971 - Political activity started to
swing into high gear this weekend following the
announcement by Premier William Davis that
Ontario voters will go to the polls on Oct. 21.
Rebellion discount prices are in effect this week at
Darling's IGA in Exeter and Grand Bend's Betty and
Art's IGA including red or blue savoy steaks at 99
cents a pound, 9 oz. packages of french fries for
nine cents and Chiquita brand bananas for 13 cents
a pound.
45YEARS AGO
September 18, 1961 - Ken Cudmore of London,
formerly of Exeter was the winner of the $25,000
home giveaway at Western Fair in London this
week.
Kongskilde Maskinfabrik of Soroe, Sweden has
purchased the former Northland Hatchery building
on Highway 83 according to Exeter Industrial
Development chairman W.G. Cochrane.
50YEARS AGO
September 17, 1956 - Bus transportation for rural
students costing about $30,000 for the school year
has been approved by the SHDHS board.
Mrs. Almer Passmore, R.R. 1, Woodham, mother
of three children became the first winner of Gram's
trophy donated by the Times Advocate to the cham-
pion cook of the district at the Exeter Fall Fair.
Charles Jinks 78, a resident of Hensall for more
than 50 years and a rural mail carrier on R.R. 1
Hensall for 34 years is retiring.
60YEARS AGO
September 15, 1946 - Over 10,000 ration books
have been issued in the Exeter district. Mr. R.N.
Creech in charge of the distribution here was assist-
ed by several volunteers.
A half penny bank token of the Bank of Upper
Canada was found by Mrs. M. McAvoy in her gar-
den. Date on the coin was 1857.
85 YEARS AGO
September 16, 1921 - Sometime during one night
last week thieves got into the store of W W Taman
and stole a quantity of men's furnishings. They got
in through the cellar window and left by the back
door.
Among the outstanding features of the Exeter Fall
Fair last week was the egg demonstration put on by
the government, assisted by C.F. Hooper. Other
noteworthy exhibits were those of M.C. Gardiner
with a most beautifully arranged line of furniture;
W.W. Taman's gents' suitings and store goods by 0.
Southcott.
I I OYEARS AGO
September 17, 1896 - Marriage licenses are now
being issued at Hicks Jewelry Store. No witnesses
are required.
Coon hunting is the sport in the country these
nights.
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
"Why is it that the only people who know how to run
the country are either driving cabs or cutting hair?"
Jack Cooke, formerly of Fullarton, now residing in
London.
Exercise for Seniors:
Get Active! Exercise for Seniors will be held at
the Exeter Lions Youth Centre, 125 John Street
West. Time for this important event is
Wednesdays 9 — 10 a.m. You can set your own
pace, both men and women are welcome. Judy
Dougall and Suzanne Strang are your certified
fitness instructors. Call (519) 235-0258 to regis-
ter. Fall/Winter Session is pre -paid $2 per class
or Pay -As -You -Go $3 per class. Jim Bearss
Solo is back: SWSti
Welcome back all Solo card players. New peo-
ple, men or women interested in learning to play solo
call Sandi at 519-235-0107. Weekly games will start
Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Lions Youth Centre 125 John
Street West.
Shuffleboard
This very important sport started Tues., Sept. 12.
The first day started off with a pot luck meal at 12 p.m.
Shuffleboard from now on begins at 1 p.m. at the
Exeter Legion. Membership is $15 per season.
Everyone welcome and for more information call 519-
235-1167 or 519-235-1016.
NEW Exeter Caregivers Support Group:
Exeter Caregivers will be meeting every 2nd
Thursday of every month at the Exeter Town Hall in
the 2nd Floor Meeting Room afternoons 1-2:30 pm.
Information: A valuable time for caregivers to share
information and ideas with you. Alzheimer Society of
Huron County 519-482-1482 or 1-800-561-5012
Life after Death:
The monthly VON Bereavement Support program for
Widows and Widowers is being held at Exeter United
Church, James Street, Exeter on the last Monday of
each month 7-9 p.m. For more information call Kim
Winbow or Karen Lehhnen 519-235-2510.
The First Seniors Euchreama is Sept. 29 at the legion.
Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the cards and
lunch and the games start at 10 a.m.
Partners In Learning is an interesting way for active -
minded adults to explore stimulating ideas with others
who share your interests. You are invited to an open
house on Sept. 20 at the Southcott Pines Clubhouse in
Grand Bend to find out more about the 2006 fall pro-
gram which starts Sept. 27. Interesting study groups
offered this session are "Tip -toeing through the
Carolinian Forest", "Architecture Then and Now",
"Unsung Canadians", and "Socrates Cafe". For more
info, contact Jim at 519-238-8800 or
jsouthcott@hay.net.
Beginners' Line Dancing
Please plan to get involved with this great exercise
and have fun doing it. Enjoy yourself every Monday
morning from 10 — 11 am at the Legion on William
Street Exeter. Seniors or anybody who likes to dance is
welcome. Cost for this is only a "Tuney." For more
information contact Linda Webber at 519-237-3472
the week of October 16 to the 22 drop off nonperish-
able food items and have your fines forgiven. Clear off
your outstanding over due fines and support the local
food bank!!
You Earn,You Learn,We Learn. SHARE:
Everyone gains through economic improvement and
growth. SHARE (South Huron Alliance for Retention
and Expansion) get involved in your Community
Economic Development program!! $50 per survey
completed per (2) two member team. Ask your
friend to be your team member. Short term
commitment, easy money, and training are
provided.
Watch your mail for notice of the upcoming
information presentation. But don't wait!
Positions may be limited.
Contact the South Huron Chamber of
Commerce office located in Reception of the
Ranch House Inn, 414 Main Street South
Exeter ON or Call 519.235.4520 or e-mail
office@shcc.on.ca
What's happening in Grand Bend
September 2006?
Sept. 25 "Diabetes Self Management Program" 1:30
p.m. Grand Bend CHC 1:30 p.m. Learn how to control
your Diabetes through this workshop. Call Aileen Knip
Nurse Educator at 519-238-1556 ext. 4 to register.
Sept. 26 "Learning about Cholesterol" 1:30 p.m.
Grand Bend CHC. Need to know how to lower your
cholesterol? Contact Patricia Baker Registered Dietitian
at 519-238-1556 ext. 3 to register.
Sept. 25 "Grand Bend Horticultural Society meeting"
will be held at 7 p.m. Grand Bend Community Health
Centre. Speaker Ian McCrae talks on "How to Garden
Safely". Plant Exchange; bring one plant, your favorite
to exchange with a Society member.
Soup & Sandwich
At the Hensall Legion in Hensall 468 King Street on
Fri., Sept. 22. Time for you to partake in a great feast is
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where else can you go and enjoy a
great meal and good fellowship for only $5. For more
information contact the Hensall Legion Branch 468 at
519-262-2948.
Folks!This is a must see movie, plan to
attend:
Sept. 28th VON Big Picture Film Fest: Plan to attend
the Grand Bend Area CHC on Thursday Sept. 28th?
Two films are showing "Cure" at 1:30 and "One True
Thing" at 7:30 .Facilitated discussion follows the show-
ing of both films in regards to end of life issues. Tickets
are available at the centre 238-1556 ext. 6 or through
the Kim Winbow VON Exeter 235-2510.
Fall Color Bus Tour:
Fri., Oct. 13; Harry and Jean Hardy invite you to join
Warren, on a "Shun -piker Tour through Oxford County
which was created in 1798. This day -long tour will
highlight the varied geography and interesting history
of Ontario's Dairy Capital and we will travel through
many communities. The autumn trees should be
dressed in their very finest of color. Every one will
enjoy Warren as our step on host. Bus pickups will be
at the Lucan Arena and the Exeter Legion. For more
information call Harry at 519-227-4887 or Cruise
Selloffs at 519-227-0444.
Introduction to Arthritis
Live long enough and you can pretty much count on
developing arthritis: a touch of osteoarthritis, at the
very least.
Arthritis ('arth' meaning joint, 'its' meaning inflam-
mation) isn't a one -note story or even a few variations
on a single theme; it actually consists of more than 100
different conditions. These can be anything from rela-
tively mild forms of tendonitis (as in 'tennis elbow') and
bursitis to crippling systemic forms, such as rheuma-
toid arthritis. There are pain syndromes like fibro-
myalgia and arthritis -related disorders, such as sys-
temic lupus erythematosus, that involve every part of
the body. There are forms of the disease, such as gout,
which almost nobody connects with arthritis, and there
are other conditions - like osteoarthritis, the misnamed
'wear and tear' arthritis - that a good many people
think is the only form of the disease.
True, many older people do have arthritis, but it's not
just a disease of the old. Some forms of arthritis affect
children still in diapers, while thousands of people are
stricken in the prime of their lives. The common
denominator for all these conditions is joint and muscu-
loskeletal pain, which is why they are grouped together
as 'arthritis.' Often that pain is a result of inflammation
of the joint lining.
Inflammation is involved in many forms of arthritis. It
is the body's natural response to injury. The warning
signs that inflammation presents are redness, swelling,
heat and pain. These are the same kinds of reaction the
body has to a sliver in the hand, for example. When a
joint becomes inflamed, it may get any or all of these
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Library News:
The Book Club met recently to discuss The Life of Pi
by Yann Martel and Mythspring. Mythspring was
enjoyed by all. The short stories inspired by Canadian
myths, songs and legends entertained all the members.
Life of Pi met mixed reviews with some members inhal-
ing the book and others finding it not worth the time to
finish. The next meeting will be October 13 to discuss
Away by Jane Urquhart. Please join us for a light
hearted chat about this book. Tea and coffee provided.
The Library has started Sunday hours for the fall and
winter seasons. Exeter Branch will be open from 1-5
until May. Pick up a good read or use the computers on
a Sunday afternoon.
The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
on both Sun., Oct. 8 and Mon., Oct. 9. Have a great fes-
tive weekend.
Toddler time will begin on Fri., Sept. 29 at 10:30.
Join with other toddlers from 18 months to three years
of age and their caregivers to share stories, finger plays
and songs for half an hour.
Also registration for Tiny Tales has begun. This pro-
gram for babies and their adults will include finger
plays, books and songs. Call the library to sign up for
this Thursday afternoon program.
All programs mentioned are free of charge. Please
call the library at 519-235-1890 for information and to
register for these activities.
Food for Fines!
To celebrate Ontario Public Library Week Huron
County Library will be accepting food for fines. During