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The Times Advocate, 2005-12-14, Page 5Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Exeter Times -Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME I OYEARS AGO December 13, 1995 - The 1995 Exeter Christmas parade was very successful with 52 floats participat- ing. The best overall float was entered by Hoffman's Ambulance and South Huron Hospital. The best Christmas theme was won by Maguire Customs, Exeter Public School had the best school float, Crediton Neighbourhood Watch was best in the organization cate- gory and the best commercial prize went to Exeter Toyota. Members of Hensall District Co -Operative learned at Friday's annual meeting that net savings for the business year ending July 31, 1995 amounted to $239,742. 25YEARS AGO December 10, 1980 - Four new members joined the Exeter Lions Club Thursday night. Gib Dow, Jim Beckett, Gary Bean and Niall Straw were welcomed by president Earl Wagner. The SHDHS junior girls basketball team have won the Huron -Perth Conference championship. Captains are Faye Gaiser and Cindy Down. 35YEARS AGO December 12, 1970 - One of Huron county's best known residents was the key -note speaker in pay- ing tribute to Hon. C.C. and Mrs. MacNaughton at "An Evening with Charlie and Addie" at Huron Park, Thursday. Premier John Robarts, a summer resident at Oakwood Park in Stephen township said, "This is an enormous tribute to Charlie and Addie as he looked out over the crowd of 900". Newcomers to the political scene led the polls in four area municipalities on Monday. In Hensall, Murray Baker led the councillors, Mrs. Shirley Sylvester was tops in the Grand Bend vote, Cliff Abbott led the polls for Lucan council and Paul Steckle was the leader in Stanley township. For reeve in Grand Bend, John Payne Sr. bested incum- bent Orval Wassmann 177 to 167. 40 YEARS AGO December 14, 1965 - Fifty new Canadian families proudly opened their first church in their adopted land at a special service Friday night. The congrega- tion of the Christian Reformed Church turned out in full force to mark completion of their house of wor- ship. 50YEARS AGO December 12, 1955 - Reeve Bill McKenzie of Exeter and Stephen Reeve Jack Morrissey are among five men campaigning for the office of Huron county warden. Arnold Cann was re-elected president of the Usborne township Federation of Agriculture. R.E. Pooley who has never competed in an elec- tion before, has been challenged in his bid for a sec- ond term by councillor A.L. Snelgrove 55 YEARS AGO December 13, 1950 - Usborne township council found itself in the pleasant position of having a sur- plus budget at the end of the year of some $11,000. 60YEARS AGO December 14, 1945 - Mr. Kenneth Hockey, BSA, stationed at Sydney, Nova Scotia has received his discharge and will resume his position with E.R. Hopper. 80YEARS AGO December 14, 1925 - At George Manson's store, 100 pairs of men's plow shoes are on sale for 80 cents a pair. 85 YEARS AGO December 15, 1920 - Bread has been reduced to 12 cents for a 24 ounce loaf in Exeter. It has been selling two loaves for 25 cents. Mr. Amy Wexler lost one of the licence markers off his car and replaced it with a cardboard marker. While in London he was stopped for having an ille- gal licence plate and was fined $10. I I OYEARS AGO December 15, 1895 - Tuckersmith council has set their salaries for 1896. The reeve will receive $45 per annum, deputy -reeve and councillors $35 each, the treasurer $100 and the clerk $160. The advent of sleighing produced a rush of cord- wood to town. A farmer on Saturday stood all day trying to sell a load. Finally he was able to get $2 a cord for good cordwood. Charles Coates, son of the late Frank Coates has decided to abandon faun life for a time at least and take a course at the Forest City Business College. Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR When you are arguing with a fool, make sure he isn't doing the same thing Bring Care Home this Christmas - Give a gift certifi- cate to someone you love from Town and Country Support Services. Gift certificates are available from Meals on Wheels, Frozen Meals, Home Care, House Cleaning, Seniors Diners Clubs and other services and great gifts for seniors. All funds support the commu- nity work of Town and Country Support Services. Call Wingham 257-3222, Clinton 482-9264 or Exeter 235-0258. Founded in 1978 in Huron County, Town and Country Support Services is a not-for-profit agency providing in-home care and community pro- grams for seniors, frail elderly and disabled adults in Huron County. Shelley McPhee Haist; Town and Country Support Services 519.357.3222 shaist@tcss.on.ca DidYou Know? A broken down organ lead to popular song `Silent Night'. "Silent Night" was written and first performed on Christmas Eve at St. Nikolas Church, in Oberndorf, Salzburg, Austria in 1818. According to legend, the church organ was broken and the town was snow- bound. Church Vicar Joseph Mohr wrote the lyrics on the spot. Franz Gruber composed the original melody for two voices and a choir with guitar accompaniment, just in time for midnight mass. Ever since that still night 187 years ago, Silent Night has become a regular 'must sing' every Christmas season and especially on Christmas Eve in churches throughout the world. It is also a very popular song at Christmas concerts. Source: Indiana University Kirkton Women's Institute made a quilt for the 1978 International Plowing Match in Huron County, which illustrates the map of Huron County in gold and other pertinent information regarding goods and ser- vices of the County. The Institute wishes to sell this beautiful piece of 'art' and history. Contact: Helen Shute 229-6159 or Doris Spence 229-6276 Elder Abuse: What you need to know about Elder Abuse. What is Elder Abuse? Elder abuse or the abuse of older adults is often defined as "an act or omission that harms a senior or jeopardizes his or her health or welfare". The World Health organization defines abuse of older adults as a "single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring in any relationship where there is an expectation of trust that causes harm or distress to an older person". Elder abuse can take the form of: Neglect! Physical abuse! Sexual abuse! Psychological abuse! Financial abuse! Elder abuse can take place in the home, in a resi- dential setting or in the community. Abusers can be family members, friends, staff, or individuals in posi- tions of trust or authority. What are the Signs and Symptoms of Elder Abuse? Victims of elder abuse may show signs of: depres- sion, fear, anxiety, passivity, unexplained physical injury, lack of food, clothing, and other necessities, change in hygiene and nutrition, failure to meet financial obligations, or unusual banking with- drawals! If you or someone you know has been abused or is experiencing abuse, you are not alone; help is avail- able: • Contact your local police or community service agencies in your area. You can also get information on elder abuse by calling the Ministry of the Attorney General's Victim Support Line. It's toll free, 1-888- 579-2888 across Ontario. • A list of provincial elder abuse resources is avail- able in the "What You Need to Know About Elder Abuse: Information Sheet" available at www.citizen- ship.gov.on.ca/seniors/index.html or call toll free 1- 888-910-1999. FROSTBITE! DoYou KnowWhatTo Do? 1. Cover the affected area. 2. Handle the area gently and never rub the skin as this may cause further damage. 3. Warm area gently by immersing the affected part in water that is warm and comfortable to the touch. Continue to warm the part until it is warm and looks red. 4. Bandage the affected area with a dry sterile dressing. 5. Ensure that the affected part does not become frozen again. 6. Get the person to a doctor as soon as possible. Canadian Red Cross Partners In Learning: 2006 Winter Program, when: 10 Wednesdays from January 25th — March 29th 2006, Where: Southcott Pines Clubhouse — Grand Bend Ontario. A UniqueWayTo ExpandYour Mind! Partners in Learning; is an interesting way for active -minded adults to explore stimulating ideas with others who share your interests. Courses are conducted in small, interactive learn- ing groups, consisting not more than 20 members. The learning groups meet together for two hours a week, on ten consecutive weeks to share ideas on the course(s) of their choice. It is a pleasant and stimulating way to keep your mind active, and meet others who share your interests. Three interesting study groups to choose from: Course # 1; "Canadian Mosaic"; Moderator Bill Metcalfe; Wednesdays, 2:00 — 4:00 p.m. Canada provides an endless variety of things to appeal to our curiosity: the people, culture, geog- raphy, history, science, politics etc. — these and other topics are open to us to explore together as we examine the big and little stories and events that shape the fabric of this great country of ours. The field is wide open for us to share new insights into the great homeland we call Canada. Course # 2; "The Donnelly's Truth is Stranger than Fiction" Moderator James Southcott; Wednesdays, 2:00 — 4:00 p.m. The story of the murder of the Black Donnelly's of Lucan has fascinated people from the date of their demise. Many books, articles, stage plays and visits to their gravesite on the Old Roman Line have added to this interest. At first authors fictional- ized and romanticized this story, but recently a new breed of authors has detailed a more accurate account of this mass murder on that fateful day in February 1880 for which no one has been convicted. Come and explore this interesting case (the OJ Simpson case of its time) and you will find again that "truth is stranger than fiction". Course # 3; "Favorite Short Stories" Moderator Sheelagh Riggin; Wednesdays 7:00 — 9:00 p.m. From earliest times the story and the storyteller have had an honored role in man's quest to understand himself and his world. We are fortunate heirs of this tradi- tion. In this course each participant will choose and read a favorite short story. A discussion will follow the reading. Here's a chance to meet others and expand your mind with more knowledge, contact (519) 238-8025 or whmet@hay.net Christmas News From McCully's Hill Farm St Mary's: Season's greetings from all of us at McCully's Hill Farm R. R. # 2 St Marys, just east of St Marys. As the holidays approach, many of us start to think about shopping for friends and family. Finding the perfect gift for everyone, and keeping to a holiday budget, is always a challenge. Several years ago we started making and filling Christmas gift baskets at our farm store. This year, we are thrilled to again have Carolyn Bradford, (my sister), one of the area's best gift bas- ket designers, working with us to create special bas- kets, perfect for everyone's tastes and budgets. We look forward to hosting a number of Family Christmas experiences this season, with sleigh rides through the sugar bush or a visit with the farm ani- mals, a Nativity at the barn, and hot cider at the farm store. In this, our 158th year as a family farm, we are very excited to be transforming the McCully farm and business into a not-for-profit Rural Education Centre. The McCully Centre for Rural Learning will ensure that the farm will always be a place where people from all walks of life can experience the tastes of farm fresh, locally produced foods and learn about agriculture and the environment. For more informa- tion about this project visit www.mccullys.com `Tis The Season For Thefts' Everyone thinks of Christmas as a happy time to gather with friends and family and all the gifts that are waiting for them under the Christmas tree. No one ever imagines that this is the season when our home could be broken into and our Christmas ruined. Every year criminals take advantage of the Christmas season to commit crimes on unsuspecting victims. But don't fret as police advise there are a few simple things that you can do to make your home more secure from a burglary. Here are some steps that you might find helpful. Jim Be arss See PERSPECTIVE page 6