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I OYEARS AGO
September 25, 1996 - A
Director's School of the Year
award was presented recently to
Zurich public School by the
Huron County Board of
Education. Accepting the award
from trustee Bea Dawson were
principal Patty Brereton and
resources teacher Dave Bieman.
John Davidson of Jesse's
Journey was the guest speaker at
Sunday's 75th anniversary of Brinsley United
Church.
The 50th anniversary in show business of the
Paul Brothers and Shirley will be celebrated by the
CBC television network on Oct. 9 when they appear
on the CBC show, "On the Road Again." The popu-
lar Kirkton based comedy and singing trio of Leon
Paul, his wife Shirley and brother Gerald, better
known as "Duck" put on their first show profession-
ally on Sept. 20, 1946 at the Royal Canadian Legion
in St. Thomas.
20YEARS AGO
October 8, 1986 -Ted Soudant of Soudant Farms
near Zurich has announced the formation of a
Huron County Vegetable Growers Disaster
Committee. Other members are Bert Visscher of
Visscher Farms and Len Veri of Exeter Produce.
Estimates of losses by heavy rains by the three veg-
etable growing farms have now reached well over
one and one-quarter million dollars.
Karla Josephson and Tom Kester were the win-
ners of the Moncur Scholarships at Friday's
Commencement exercises at South Huron District
High School.
35 YEARS AGO
October 7, 1971 - Exeter will have signal lights at
the corner of Main and Sanders streets and at a
price much lower than originally expected. In rever-
sal of an earlier decision, the province has indicated
the lights will be eligible for a 50 percent grant
under the connecting link agreement.
On a recent weekend fishing trip to the Parry
Sound area, Bob Forrester of Zurich landed a north-
ern pike that weighed 16 pounds and was 41 inches
long.
45YEARS AGO
October 6, 1961 - Carol McLeod, 17 of RCAF
Station Centralia won the Kinsmen Queen crown
over five other contestants at the Harvest Jamboree
Friday night which attracted a record crowd of
1,200.
Bob Becker, son of Mr. and Mrs. V.L. Becker and
Paul Turnbull, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Turnbull
represented SHDHS at the International Plowing
Match in Belleville Saturday and placed fifth in the
school boys' competition. They were plowing in
competition for only the second time.
50YEARS AGO
October 8, 1956 - Donald Pullen of R.R. 1,
Granton who last week won two awards at the
Kirkton Fair 4-H beef calf club show, was a major
winner at the Western Ontario 4-H championship
show in London, Saturday.
Pearla Hern daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Hern
of Woodham was crowned Queen of Exeter
Kinsmen's second annual Harvest Jamboree Friday
night.
60YEARS AGO
October 9, 1946 - Judge and Mrs. S.A. Brandon of
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan visited recently with
the former's nephew Charles and Mrs.
MacNaughton. Judge Brandon was a delegate to the
United Church General Council in Montreal.
85 YEARS AGO
October 2, 1921 - A truck loaded with sugar beets
was demolished at Centralia by a northbound
freight train. Albert Dickens, the owner and Harry
Tharr scrambled to safety when they saw the train
coming
The laying of the cornerstone for the new
Methodist Church at Centralia was witnessed
Sunday by over 500 people. It took place two
months after burning of the old church. After the
service, the ladies served a fowl supper in the
church shed.
I I OYEARS AGO
October 8, 1896 - Chris Fahrner of Crediton was
a successful exhibitor in the swine class at the
London Fair.
The Hay Insurance Company have this year
declared an assessment of five per cent.
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Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
SENIORSCORRESPONDENT
The shortest sentence is `I am." The longest is "I do."
ETM Television News:
For more news, views and interviews regarding
seniors turn on ETM News every week, Wednesdays at
7 p.m. on Channel 12 or 37. I have a part in the
weekly news.
Dining for SeniorsWinner:
Dorothy Prouty is October's winner for a free
dinner for October, sponsored by Town &
Country Support Services. Congratulations
Dorothy and enjoy your meal. The Dining for
seniors takes place at The Lions Youth Centre,
John Street W., Exeter.
Bluewater Area Family Health Team: Jim Bearss
Information Session;
The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has desig-
nated funds to provide a Family Health Team (FHT) in
the Bluewater Area. Information sessions will be held
on Wed., Oct. 18, and Thurs., Oct. 19 to provide infor-
mation to the communities about Family Health Teams
and to gather feedback and answer questions. Come
out to one of the information sessions to find out more
about this exciting opportunity for your community!
The information sessions will be held as follows: Wed.,
Oct. 18: 4 — 6 p.m. Hensall United Church and 7 -9 p.m.
at Community Living Dashwood (Park at back of build-
ing)
Thurs., Oct. 19: 2 — 4 p.m. Bayfield Town Hall and 7 —
9 p.m. at St. Peter's, Lutheran Church Zurich. Coffee
will be served. All are welcome to attend.
"DEMENTIA 2006"
The Alzheimer Society of Huron County Presents:
"DEMENTIA 2006" Featuring Jo Anne McLaurin, PhD,
Associate Professor at the Centre For Research of
Neurodegenerative Diseases (CRND) "Research Update"
Alzheimer's Vaccine & Sylvia Davidson
Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant and Educator for
the Toronto Program "It doesn't have to be a battle"
Responding to Responsive Behaviour Nov. 14, 7 p.m. to
9 p.m.
Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Betty Cardno
Memorial Centre, 317 Huron Road, Clinton. Please call
our office for more information and to register at 519-
482-1482 or 1-800-561-5012.
I will also give you some info on a presentation I will
be doing in conjunction with the Alzheimer Society of
Sarnia - Lambton.
The Alzheimer Society of Huron County & the
Alzheimer Society of Sarnia — Lambton present "An
Alzheimer Information Afternoon" at Grand Bend
Community Health Centre on Monday October 16, 2006,
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Topics includes: What is dementia?
Brain and its Behaviour, Progression of Alzheimer's dis-
ease, Warning Signs and Risk Factors you should be
aware of.
Respite is available for the session through The Grand
Bend Adult Day Centre. Please call Maggie Brennan
Public Education Coordinator at the Alzheimer Society
of Huron County or information and to register at 519-
482-1482 or 1-800-561-5012. 317 Huron Road Box 639,
Clinton, ON, NOM 1L0 maggie@alzheimerhuron.on.ca
course staring on Thurs., October 19 at 1:30 — 3:30 p.m.
For more information, please contact Kim at 235-2510
or Cindy at 238-1556 x 6.
Rainbows Children Support Groups:
This is a VON Palliative Care Volunteer program facili-
tated group supporting children through death and
divorce. This very important exercise will be held on
Wed., Oct. 18 at the Lions Youth Centre, John Street
Exeter. Time: 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. For more information
contact Kim Winbow at 235-2510. Kim is a VON
Bereavement Consultant.
Hibbert United Church Harvest
Brunch:
Held at Staffa on Oct. 22, Time 11 a.m. — 1:30
p.m. You are welcome to come out and enjoy a
home cooked meal of pea meal bacon, ham,
eggs, coffee, tea and much more. Cost is a dona-
tion.
Crediton Zion United Church Beef
Dinner:
Will be held on Sun., Oct. 29 4:40 — 6:30 p.m. at the
Crediton Hall. Take out is available. For ticket informa-
tion contact Dianne Finkbeiner at 238-2670 or Don
Finkbeiner at 234-6278
Craft & Bake Sale:
Start your Christmas shopping early on Sat., Oct. 13 at
the Caven Presbyterian Church 68 Main Street Exeter.
Time 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and enjoy the famous tea table.
South Huron Hospital Auxiliary:
Fall Rummage Sale to be held Oct. 18 and 19 at South
Huron Recreation Centre. Town wide pickup will be on
Wed., Oct 18 starting at 9 a.m. Open for drop offs Tues.,
17 and sale will be on Wed., 18 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and
Thurs., 19 at 9.30 a.m. - 2 p.m. The auction will be on
Thurs., 10.30 a.m. at South Huron Recreation Centre.
Volunteers needed and for further info please call
519-235-3293 or 235-0780.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron
presents aTaste of Huron in Black &White.
Join us for a Sensational five course Gourmet Feast,
Silent Auction and Live Jazz on Nov. 3rd, Oakwood Inn.
Headline chefs include Erryn Shephard - F.I.N.E. A
Restaurant, Grand Bend, Ben Sandwith - F.I.N.E. A
Restaurant, Grand Bend, Steven Bland -The Red Pump,
Bayfield, Ian Wark - Ian's Kitchen/Sandhills Golf -
Parkhill & Port Franks. Jazz entertainment by Change
for a Quarter and view this years amazing menu at
http://www.shbbbs.on.ca Reserve your tickets by calling
235-3307 Visa/MasterCard accepted. Dress is formal or
casual - but dress in black & white! This is a licensed
event.
What's happening in Grand Bend in
October?
Oct. 14, & 15 "Lambton Fall Color and Craft Festival"
is 10-5 p.m. at the Lambton Heritage Museum and the
Thedford - Bosanquet Community Centre. Over 100
crafts people will be in attendance. Call 243-2600 for
details.
Oct. 16 "Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program" is at the
Grand Bend CHC, 9 a.m. We're back again with this fun
complete workout Monday and Thursday mornings.
Stretching, light aerobics, and strength work. All ages
invited No fee. Call Cindy 238-1556 ext. 6.All you need
are running shoes and a mat.
Oct. 16 "Healthy Eating in Store for You" 9:30-12
noon, Grand Bend CHC join dietitian Patrica Baker as
she teaches you how to read and interpret food labels.
Two classes available Oct. 16 for people with diabetes
and Oct. 23 for the general public. Call 238-1556 ext. 3
Ideas for Donating to Local Food banks:
Having a hard time deciding what foods you should
donate to your local food bank? Here are some guide-
lines to help you out.
1. Donate foods that your family likes. Chances are
other families like those foods too.
2. Include healthier choices that are lower in fat, salt
or that are higher hi fibre.
3. For children, donate non-perishable snack and
lunch foods that are easy and safe to transport to school
(fruit cups, juice boxes, granola bars, milk pudding
cups, and cracker and cheese snacks).
4. Donate foods that contribute to healthy eating: grain
products, vegetables, fruit, milk products, meat and
meat alternatives such as peanut butter (think nut aller-
gies), baked beans or other legumes.
Food to Donate:
• All non-perishable food items such as: commercially
canned foods, dry goods (pasta, rice, fruit and meat
ONLY if your food bank accepts these foods. Always
check with your local food bank before donating perish-
able foods. Call Exeter Community Food Bank, A293
Main Street South at 235-4104.
Good Choices:
Grain products include whole grain items such as dry
pasta (including macaroni and cheese mixes); crackers,
Triscuits, whole wheat, rice and soda crackers); hot and
See PERSPECTIVE page 6
Exeter Library:
The Exeter Library will be supporting the food bank
during Ontario Public Library Week on Oct. 16 — 22.
Pay for your fines with donations to the food bank dur-
ing this special week.
The library will also be the collection point for the
coats drive for the Red Cross. Drop off gently used win-
ter coats at the branch during the month of October.
Join the new evening book club at the library.
Register at the main desk or call 235-1890.
Soup & Sandwich Lunch:
Please come to the Royal Canadian Legion RE Pooley
Branch #167 Exeter on Fri., Oct. 20 11:30 to 1:30 p.m.
$6 per person and take-out is available.
Exeter & Area Probus Club is having its meetings on
the 3rd Wednesdays of the month at the Exeter United
Church. Time is 10 a.m. — 12 p.m. For a good time, and
no fundraising and a chance to meet and talk to great
semi -retired or retired people, plan to come out and find
out what Probus is about. New members welcome. For
more information contact Tork Hillary at 235-1780,
Conrad Sitter at 235-1909 or Ken Agnew at 235-1358
Life after Death:
The monthly VON Bereavement Support program for
Widows and Widowers is being held at the Exeter
United Church, James Street, Exeter. Spend time with
others who are learning to live after the death of a
spouse. Meetings are on the last Monday of each month
7-9 pm. For more information call Kim at 235-2510. If
more convenient for you, go to the Grand Bend
Community Health Centre as this is an eight week