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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-01-04, Page 5Wednesday, January 4, 2006 Exeter Times—Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME I 0 YEARS AGO December 28, 1995 - President Donna Paynter and treasurer Vera Armstrong of the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary recently pre- sented a cheque for $35,000 to South Huron Hospital Administrator Don Currell. The auxiliary raised the funds through rummage sales, tag days and gift shop donations. 20YEARS AGO December 29, 1985 - Hay township received a welcome Christmas present from the province. Reeve Lionel Wilder said he has received confir- mation from MPP Jack Riddell's office that a grant was forth coming for the financing of a water line along Highway 21 from the waterworks plant to Drysdale. Clerk Joan Ducharme said later that the grant would be in the amount of $750,000. The General Homes System plant in Hensall will step confidently into the new year. The Ontario Development Corporation has approved a guaran- tee of $200,000 for the important village industry. Ron Denham, reeve of the township of Blanshard has been named warden of Perth coun- ty for the year 1986. 25 YEARS AGO December 31, 1995 - Seven former SHDHS stu- dents now in college and university were back at the school Friday to talk about post -secondary education. They were Sue Chapman, Paul Wareing, Rob Pryde, Jo -Anne Ondrejicka, Kerry Bedard, Randy Parsons and Sue Ann Becker. Area reeves have been appointed striking com- mittee chairmen as Huron county council begins the 1981-82 term. They are road committee, Lloyd Mousseau, Hay; Huronview, Doug Russell, Stephen; Health, Paul Steckle, Stanley; Library, Bob Bell, Tuckersmith and executive, Fred Haberer, Zurich. Past presidents Paul Pavkeje, Wayne Shapton and Brian Miller were honoured at the recent annual meting of the South Huron Junior Farmers. 35 YEARS AGO December 30, 1970 - Members of the Huron County Board of Education voted nine to four to oppose supporting a resolution from the Lambton County Board of Education to register an objection with the Ontario government concerning unequal methods of tax relief. The resolution is supporting urban ratepayers who complained that only farm- ers received a recent tax deduction with respect to educational tax. 50YEARS AGO December 28, 1955 -Christmas carols were recently sung in the corridors of South Huron Hospital by the C.G.I.T. of James Street United Church. Leaders were Mrs. H.J. Snell, Mrs. Lloyd Cushman and Miss V. Ballagh. 60YEARS AGO December 30 , 1945 - Privates Gerald Glenn, Wilmer Dalrymple, William Snow and Gerald Campbell of Hensall and district arrived home from overseas on the Queen Elizabeth on December 28. Douglas Pryde, who has been with the RCAF at Commox, British Columbia has received his dis- charge and is visiting his parents. During the thaw the day before Christmas the basement of Exeter Public School was flooded and a pumping outfit from Grand Bend had to be brought in. 85 YEARS AGO December 28, 1920 - Mr. E. Christie, the genial postmaster, says the Christmas mails both corning and going were the heaviest in many years. This is an evident sign of prosperity. Ernest Elliott of Exeter has opened up a law office over J.H. Holtzmann's store in Crediton and will be at the office every Thursday. I I OYEARS AGO December 29, 1895 - The re -opening of the Dashwood Evangelical Church on Sunday was attended with unprecedented success. Sermons were preached by Bishop Horn. Collections on Sunday and Monday amounted to $2,200 with fur- ther expected and the sum of $2,200 for a building fund which will wipe out the entire debt. The edi- fice is a handsome one with seating capacity of 500. It cost $5,000 besides volunteer labour and stands as a lasting monument to the zeal of popu- lar pastor Mr. Ebig and the noble adherents. Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR "Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." Will Rogers River View Estates: On Jan. 14 plan to attend a euchre party at the club house at the Riverview Estates. Come and join us for card playing, social hour and take time to visit with your neighbors and friends. Time 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost $2 per person and everyone is welcome. Winter Events for Adults: Events that are planned at the Lions Youth Centre, 125 John Street West, Exeter Ontario; Mondays: Carpet bowling: 9 - noon Tuesdays: Dining For Seniors 12 p.m. Wednesdays: Exercise from 9 -10 a.m. Solo begins at 1 p.m. Thursdays: Clogging from 10 - 11 a.m. Fridays: Carpet bowling from 9 - 12 p.m. Foot Care 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Appointment necessary. Contact Faye or Marg at Town & Country Support Services at 235-0258 South Huron Rec. Centre: Free Skating: Parents, Tots and Seniors; Tuesdays 1 — 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 — 11 a.m. Stephen Arena: Free Skating: Monday and Friday mornings 9 — 10 a.m. Admission is free. Hall Walking: Walking is more than an enjoyable mode of transporta- tion. It can improve your fitness, health and mental well being. Walking is probably the easiest and most popular form of exercise. During the winter months, it is some- times difficult to walk outdoors. Why not take advantage of the generosity of the High School and use their hall- ways? • Weekdays, throughout the school year, walkers can use the halls of South Huron District High School prior to work (7:30 — 8:30 a.m., or in the evenings). • Please remember to remove your boots at the door...Thanks! • The school asks that morning walkers park at the Recreation Centre. Seniors Meetings: 1st Tuesday of each month at the legion, 316 William Street, Exeter, starts with a delicious potluck supper, fol- lowed by a short business meeting, followed by interest- ing entertainment Contact Shirley Kirk at 235-0320. Don't Call The Police For Winter Road Info: The OPP would like to remind the motoring public that before setting out on the highways during the winter months, is a good idea to check the road conditions prior to leaving. However, do not call the police for this information. Police dispatch centres receive hundreds of calls for ser- vice per hour. They do not have time or resources to field calls from people seeking information on road con- ditions. This information is attainable in seconds by call- ing Ministry of Transportation at 1-(800)-268-4686 or visit website at www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/conditions What's Happening in Grand Bend, January 2006 Jan. 4 "Port Franks Low Impact Exercise Program" starts in Port Franks at the Community Centre. Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9-10 a.m. Instructor Cathy Jones, Call Cindy at the Grand Bend CHC for details 238-1556 ext 6 Jan. 4 "Alzheimer Caregiver Support Program" 7 p.m. Adult Day Centre at the Grand Bend Area CHC.69 Main St East Call Shirley Phillips at 235- 1545 for info Jan. 18 "Diabetes Meter Teaching Class" Grand Bend Area CHC 69 Main St East, 1:30 p.m. Call 238-1556 ext 4 to register Jan. 18, Port Franks Garden Club" 7:30 p.m. Port Franks Community Centre, guest speaker Julie Masfrankc speaks on "New Varieties;" Guests and new members welcome. For more info call Marg at 243-1121 Jan. 20 "Diabetes Support Group" If you have diabetes and would like to connect with others for support, infor- mation and friendship please join us at the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre at 11:00 a.m. Contact Maurice Thomas at 238-8762 for more information. Jan. 20 "Managing Your Diabetes" Grand Bend Area CHC 69 Main St East, 1:15 p.m. Call 238-1556 ext 4 to register Jan. 21 "Persistent Pain Management Exercise Program" 10:30 a.m. Grand Bend Area CHC, This program is a gentle stretching and exercise class for people with lower back pain, fibromyalgia etc. Call Cindy to register 238-1556 ext. 6 Jan. 25 "New Book Club" Would you like to join a monthly book club? We are trying to set up a group in Grand Bend. Contact Nancy Winters 238-5419 Food Industry Unveils New Trends: Toronto show highlights the latest innovations set to hit Ontario grocery shelves. New food products, new pack- ages and new trends at the grocery store — they're all part of Grocery Innovations Canada, the giant industry conference and trade show that actually takes over the Toronto Congress Centre for two days in October. The conference sponsored by the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) and several industry partners, is a showcase of what's new on the grocery shelves. Some of the products will make their way into main- stream of consumer shopping and many will make it no further than the test market stage. A walk around the sprawling exhibit area and one gets the impression that something is happening in the dairy industry. All of the big players, and even some of the smaller dairy processors, seem determined to both increase market share and regain markets lost to other beverages and non-dairy products. Natrel, a division of Agropur Co-operative, launched `Warmers' a flavoured fresh milk product (two or three per cent) specially for- mulated to be served warm to give consumers "a mellow moment to relax and unwind." Gay Lea is promoting its recently introduced spread able butter, Neilson is pushing its new `Dairy Oh' omega-3 milk available in a single serving pack ideal for a lunch box: and Organic Meadow has a major promotion of its single serving, chocolate or strawberry flavoured milk. Flavoured cream cheese and new flavours of yogurts and cottage cheese are also features of the `expanded' dairy case. "There has been tremendous innovation in the dairy sec- tor with more than 100 new tastes and varieties intro- duced in the past few years," says John Scott, president of the CFIG. Most of the new products slide into the category of "good for you -better for you," or as many of the grocery mar- ket and analysts describe it, "the health and wellness trend." Across the grocery products industry the emphasis is on nutrition, healthy lifestyles and ease of preparation. Advertising and promotion is now focused on issues such as "no trans fats," calories per serving and smaller portion size. The Beef Information Centre (BIC) at its booth is promot- ing the merits of smaller roasts and "beef medallions" — small portions that are nutritious, can be table -ready with a minimum of preparation time and sold at a price -point that will compete with other meats. The `Nutrition Facts' box, already present on many food packages will become mandatory in December on products such as ground beef and ground chicken, providing consumers with greater access to nutrition information on food labels. Bearss Despite the dominant position of the major chains in the retail grocery business, many independents are doing extremely well, according to the president of the CFIG. "Particularly in the rural areas we see the independents increasing in numbers," Scott says. "There is a logical connection between the independent grocer and farmers in the local areas." With the big corporate chains demanding large volumes shipped to central warehousing, the independents can purchase smaller quantities and feature produce from local farmers "The fully independent grocer has a gen- uine interest in the family farm," Scott says. Nova Scotia grocery retailer Peter Luckett (Pete's Frootique) says his success has come from not trying to compete with "the big boys" but doing things that they can't do. "When they zig, we zag," the jovial Luckett told an audi- See PERSPECTIVE page 6 Jim Jan. 6 "Grand Bend Good Food Box Orders" are due today. Delivery of your $14 box to the Adult Day Centre at the Grand Bend CHC from 1:30-4:30 on Jan. 27 Jan. 10 "Grand Bend CHC Low Impact Exercise classes" start in Grand Bend at the CHC 9-10 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Call Cindy at 238-1556 ext 6 for more info. Jan. 11 "Living with Cancer Support Group" 7 p.m. Adult Day Centre, Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre, 69 Main St east. Call Pat Plowright for info 786- 5290 Jan. 13 "Understanding Cholesterol Class" Grand Bend Area CHC, 69 Main St. East, and 1:15 p.m. everyone welcome! Call 238-1556 ext 3 Jan. 14 "Greater Grand Bend Community Association" meeting 4:30 p.m. at the Grand Bend Municipal Council Chambers.