The Times Advocate, 2005-11-30, Page 5Wednesday, November 30, 2005
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Opinion Forum News
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
I 0 YEARS AGO
November 29, 1995 - Three area
men received citations for bravery
from the OPP Friday in
Collingwood. Fred Wells, R.R. 3,
Ailsa Craig, Randy Hart, Parkhill
and Cliff Hicks, R.R. 1, Crediton
were cited for rescuing James
Peever of London from his burning
vehicle following an accident on
Concession 2-3 of Stephen town-
ship.
20YEARS AGO
November 15, 1985 - Production ceased at
General Coach Works on Mill street in Hensall when
all 162 members of Local 3054 of the United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
began a local strike on Friday.
Exeter's new nursing home isn't scheduled to be
completed until next summer but already the facility
is totally booked and plans are underway for addi-
tional nursing home beds. Exeter council is sending
a letter indicating support for the local need.
25 YEARS AGO
November 19, 1980 - Three veterans of the 1914-
18 World War took the salute during the recent
Remembrance Day parade in Exeter. They were
Ted Pooley, Earl Guenther and Norman Norry.
Winners in the recent municipal election in Grand
Bend were reeve Bob Sharen, deputy -reeve Harold
Green and councillors Mae Morenz, Dennis Snider
and Keith Crawford.
Twin brothers Paul and Perry Pooley, graduates
of the Exeter minor hockey system continue to lead
the Ohio State University hockey team in scoring.
Paul is tops with 10 points after seven games and
Perry has six points.
35 YEARS AGO
November 29, 1970 - Jim Dingwell, an Exeter
police constable for the past two years has been
promoted to chief with his new duties to begin
January 1.
50YEARS AGO
November 29, 1955 - Construction has started on
an $80,000 cement block building addition to the
fast growing plant of General Works of Canada in
Hensall.
Robert Cochrane, a native of Kippen and now of
Grand Prairie, Alberta has been chosen wheat king
of the world. A few years ago he was selected timo-
thy king at the World's Fair in Chicago.
55 YEARS AGO
November 28, 1950 - Lambton and Huron coun-
ties have entered into a battle over the rights to
Grand Bend, if and when it becomes incorporated.
Despite the high costs of food of late, the South
Huron District High School cafeteria is still able to
prepare a hearty meal for 25 cents.
80 YEARS AGO
November 28, 1925 - S.J. Pym and sons of
Elimville spent one day last week with D.D. Bell and
Sons in Shakespeare and bought an Oxford ram for
a handsome price to head their flock.
85 YEARS AGO
November 12, 1920 - During the past two weeks
revival services were conducted in the Methodist
Church in Elimville and were largely attended.
An oyster supper will be served by the Crediton
Women's Institute next Tuesday for 40 cents and 25
cents.
The Ontario Temperance Act comes into effect in
the county of Huron on December 1 and the opera-
tions of the Canada Temperance Act will be sus-
pended.
At the Remembrance Day services at Hurondale
held previous to the Exeter service, reeve George
Westcott of Usborne was chairman and Mrs. Harry
Strang deposited a wreath at the memorial for the
provincial government.
I I 0 YEARS AGO
November 28, 1895 -Mr. Charles Fritz of
Dashwood has been distinguishing himself as a
marksman having shot nine out of ten pigeons and
won first prize money at the shooting match in
Crediton last week.
W.H. Hodgins of Hensall has challenged John
Snell of Exeter with his horse for a stake of $25 to
$100 to trot on the Hensall track on May 24 next.
Chris Fahner of Crediton sold his prize colt the
other day to Mr. P. Glavin of Mount Carmel for a
good figure. This animal has taken nine first and
seven second prizes this year.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
Lucan & Area Heritage invite you to join us on Thur.,
Dec. 8 for a Christmas Light Tour of St. Thomas, over
125 beautiful displays of lights, a Step on Host -guide will
give us a city tour, see & taste the making of wine, at the
Meadow Lane Winery, enjoy a Turkey Festival
(Christmas) meal at 5 p.m. then to view the lights. Pick
up at Exeter Legion 10:15 a.m. Lucan Arena 10:45 a.m.
Cost includes bus, meal, host, admission to the park. Tell
your friends because a Christmas tour usually
fills up early. Don't be disappointed. Contact
Harry Hardy 227-4887, or 227-0444, Box 249,
Lucan, ON NOM 2J0.
SEVEN REASONS NOT TO MESS
WITH CHILDREN
A little girl was talking to her teacher about
whales. The teacher said it was physically
impossible for a whale to swallow a human
because even though it was a very large mam-
mal its throat was very small. The little girl stat-
ed that a whale swallowed Jonah. Irritated, the
teacher reiterated that a whale could not swal-
low a human; it was physically impossible.
The little girl said, "When I get to heaven I will ask
Jonah". The teacher asked, "What if Jonah went to
hell?"
The little girl: replied, "Then you ask him."
A Kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom
of children while they were drawing. She would occa-
sionally walk around to see each child's work. As she got
to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked
what the drawing was. The girl replied, "I'm drawing
God." The teacher paused and said, "But no one knows
what God looks like."
Without missing a beat, or looking up from her draw-
ing, the girl replied, "They will in a minute."
A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten
Commandments with her five and six year olds. After
explaining the commandment to "honour" thy father and
thy mother, she asked, "Is there a commandment that
teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?"
Without missing a beat one little boy (the oldest of a fam-
ily) answered, "Thou shalt not kill."
One day a little girl was sitting and watching her
mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly
noticed that her mother had several strands of white
hair sticking out in contrast on her brunette head. She
looked at her mother and inquisitively asked, "Why are
some of your hairs white, Mom?" Her mother replied,
"Well, every time that you do something wrong and
make me cry or unhappy, one of my hairs turns white."
The little girl thought about this revelation for a while
and then said, "Momma, how come ALL of grandma's
hairs are white?"
The children had all been photographed, and the
teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy
of the group picture. "Just think how nice it will be to
look at it when you are all grown up and say, 'There's
Jennifer, she's a lawyer,' or 'that's Michael, He's a doc-
tor.' A small voice at the back of the room rang out, "And
there's the teacher, she's dead."
A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the
blood. Trying to make the matter clearer, she said,
"Now, class, if I stood on my head, the blood, as you
know, would run into it, and I would turn red in the
face."Yes," the class said. "Then why is it that while I am
standing upright in the ordinary position the blood does-
n't run into my feet?" A little fellow shouted, "Cause your
feet ain't empty."
The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a
Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the
table was a large pile of apples. The nun made a note,
and posted on the apple tray: "Take only ONE. God is
watching."
Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of
the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies.
A child had written a note, "Take all you want. God is
watching the apples.
I am Thankful:
For the wife who says it's hot dogs because she is
home with me, and not out with someone else.
For the husband who is on the sofa being a couch
potato, because he is home with me and not out at the
bars.
For the teenager who is complaining about doing dish-
es, because it means she/he is at home, and not on the
streets.
For the taxes I pay because it means I am employed.
For the mess to clean up after a party because, it
means friends have surrounded me.
For the clothes that fit too snug, because it means I
have enough to eat.
For my shadow that watches me work, because it
means I am out in the sunshine.
For a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need
cleaning, and gutters that need fixing, because it means I
have a home.
For all the complaining I hear about government,
because it means we have freedom of speech.
For the parking spot I find at the end of the parking
lot, because it means I am capable of walking and I have
been blessed with transportation.
For my heating bill, because it means I am warm.
For the lady behind me in church who sings off key,
because it means I can hear.
For the pile of laundry and ironing, because it
means I have clothes to wear.
For the weariness and aching muscles at the
end of the day, because it means I have been capa-
ble of working hard.
For the alarm that goes off in the early morning
hours, because it means I am alive.
And finally; for too much e-mail, because I have
friends who are thinking of me.
If you missed it last year, never fear!
VON Senior Support Services is here to tell you
arss our Ilderton, Lucan, and Ailsa Craig/Parkhill Lunch
Out Program is back! Everyone is welcome to come
to our Annual Christmas Lunch Out to enjoy a turkey
dinner with all the trimmings! Lunch will begin at noon
and entertainment to follow. Please join us on:
Fri., Dec. 9 Lucan Community Centre $12/person
If you have any questions or would like to make your
reservations please call Pam Tweddle or Anita Windsor
at our office, 227-4546 or 1-800-561-1555.
Exeter Library News:
Exeter Library Book Clubs met recently to discuss The
"Murder Room" by P.D. James and "Flint and Feather"
by Charlotte Gray.
While the members of the Fiction book club all agreed
that P.D. James is a well-respected author, opinions
were divided about the Murder Room. For December the
club is reading The Stone Carvers by Jane Urquhart. Join
us for a lively discussion on December 2 at 12:30.
All members of the Non Fiction Book Club recommend
Flint and Feathers by Charlotte Gray as a well-written
read. The book gives a good background for Canadian
society in the late 19th and early 20th century regarding
the Native and European cultures. Pauline Johnson
fought society's norms of the time as a woman, a writer
and a performer. A new book has not been selected for
the December meeting. Please check at the branch for
information on the title and date of meeting. Both book
clubs welcome new members and meet over coffee and
tea. Please bring your brown bag lunch.
The library welcomes ideas for displays in the foyer.
If you have a collection to share please talk to library
staff.
Free Information Session:
Are you or is someone you know planning to retire in
the next two years? Are you currently retired and feel
like something is missing?
Come to the free information session presented by the
Right Path Consulting Group. At the end of this session
you will:
• Know the six pieces of the retirement puzzle that
leads to an enjoyable retirement.
• Learn valuable tips and tools when financially plan-
ning your retirement.
• Have your personal questions answered.
• Special guest speaker Mark Hartman.
When: Thur., Dec. 1- 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Upstairs at Hansen's, Exeter.
Residential Rehabilitation Assistance
program:
Program Overview: The Residential Rehabilitation
Assistance Program (RRAP) for Persons with disabilities
offers financial assistance to homeowners and landlords
to undertake accessibility work to modify dwelling occu-
pied or intended for occupancy by low-income persons
with disabilities.
Eligibility: Homeowners may apply if the value of their
house is below a specified figure and if their household
income is at or below established ceilings, based on
household size and area. Landlords may apply for modi-
fications to units with rents at or below established levels
and occupied by tenants with incomes at or below the
income thresholds. Assistance is also available to land-
lords owning rooming houses with rents below estab-
lished levels. Properties must meet health and safety
standards.
Assistance: Assistance is provided as a forgivable loan.
The maximum amounts vary according to your geo-
graphical zone. Southern areas of Canada maximum
loan for rental $24,000 or homeowner/rooming house
$16,000. For homeowners and landlords, 100 percent
forgiveness is available for accessibility modifications up
See PERSPECTIVE page 6
Jim Be