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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-01-25, Page 3Wednesday, January 25, 2006 Exeter Times—Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME 10 YEARS AGO January 24, 1996 - The new municipal office building for the township of Hay was officially opened Saturday. The $270,450 project was completed under the Canada -Ontario Infrastructure Works program. 20YEARS AGO Janaury 15, 1996 - During his retirement party Friday night Hensall public school principal Bob Raeburn received two pictures of the school of years ago from staff member Eric Mansfield and former stu- dent Steve Kyle who is now vice-principal of a school in the Tillsonburg area. 35 YEARS AGO January 21, 1971 - Vic Fulcher of Exeter, a 21 year-old student at Fansahwe College announced Monday night that he would enter the race for lead- ership of the Ontario Conservative Party. However at a press conference Wednesday the commuica- tions arts student said he would be withdrawing. The 1971 warden of the county of Huron is Wingham reeve Jack Alexander. Donald Dearing was named 1971 president of the Exeter Agricultural Society. Recently at the Exeter curling club, a mixed rink skipped by Alvin Pym scored a perfect eight -ender with the help of Art Cann, Helen Jermyn and Betty Coates. 45 YEARS AGO January 16, 1961 - Clarence Down of R.R. 1, Hensall has been elected chairman of the Ontario Vegetable Growers Marketing Board. Curlers at RCAF Centralia set aside their saws and hammers, picked up their brooms and enjoyed themselves when their new curling rink was opened on Monday. 50YEARS AGO Janaury 18, 1956 - Joan Thomson, top graduate and Queen of SHDHS and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Thomson has been awarded a $400 bursary from the Atkinson Foundation in Toronto. She is now a student at MacDonald Hall in Guelph. Norman Jones, eight year veteran of Hensall council has announced he will be a candidate for reeve to fill the post left vacant by the death of William Parke last week. 60YEARS AGO January 23, 1946 - Richard Ernest Shaddick of Hensall was elected warden of Huron county at the January meeting of Huron county council. After nearly 60 years of faithful service on the Exeter fire fighting brigade Captain Ed Treble resigned at the annual meeting Thursday. Bill Chambers is the new fire chief. Cyril Strange, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Strange of Exeter and CFRB Toronto staff announcer reported in minute detail Eaton's Christmas parade over CFRB. Four returned men were guests of the Exeter committee for the reception of returned men at Lamport's Restaurant Friday evening. They were Lts. Ray Broderick and Fred McDonald and Gunners Reg McDonald and Johnny Hunter. 85YEARS AGO January 26, 1921 - Mr. W.J. Beer last week graced the front of his place of business with a large and beautiful electric sign. Mr. M. W. Schenk of Stratford has opened a new grocery, confectionery and bakery shop at Dashwood. Mr. R.W. Murphy has withdrawn from the Dearing agency and the agency has been trans- ferred to Mr. William Ward. Mr. Fred Kerr of Crediton achieved third place in the Grand International Handicap shoot at St. Thomas last week. Mr. Russell has returned to Exeter from the west and bought Mr. Alex Dow's farm in town. 1 I OYEARS AGO January 23, 1896 - Hoffman Brothers, undertak- ers and builders in Dashwood are advertising a spe- cial sale on a complete stock of furniture. They buy in the best markets, at lowest prices, and being at small expense can sell goods at a much lower rate than town dealers, and make a living profit. Exeter Constable Creech gave free lodging to three tramps Monday evening. They were behaving themselves in a manner contrary to the law of the town and had to abide the consequences. Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR Every man needs a wife because he cannot blame everything on the government. Poor Boy Luncheon The Pride Of Huron Rebekah Lodge is sponsoring a Poor Boy Luncheon at the Exeter United Church on Fri., Jan. 27, 11.30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m. Lunch includes soup, sandwich, cake and beverage. For take-outs and infor- mation about this lunch, please call (519) 235-2224 Euchreama: Kirkton Women's Institute is sponsoring two euchrea- mas this winter Thursday Feb. 16, and March 23. Held at the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre, Kirkton. The game starts at 10 a.m. and lunch is provided and you have a chance of winning prizes. Contact Jean Copeland. (519) 229-8225 or Helen Shute 229-6159 for more information Alzheimer News: Hensall Support Group is held the second Monday of the month at Queensway Nursing Home from 7 to 9 p.m. for more info please call 482-1482 or 1-800-561- 5012 Grand Bend Support Group is held the first Tuesday of the month at Grand Bend Community Health Centre from 7 to 9 p.m. for more info please call 482-1482 or 1-800-561-5012 Annual Walk for Memories' is being held at the South Huron District High School on Jan. 28 from 10 to noon. Please call 482-1482 or 1-800-561-5012 for you pledge sheet or more info. Karla Crocker, Office Manager of Alzheimer Society of Huron County, 317 Huron Rd Box 639, Clinton, ON NOM 1LO, (519) 482-1482 Living in the Municipality of South Huron: Kirkton, is a favourite spot for many people. Kirkton is located on Hwy. 23, a few short kilometers from Stratford and Exeter. Yearly events include the annual Optimist Club fish fry, the Kirkton Fall Fair and the Spring Ladies Day Away program. The Kirkton- Woodham Community Centre is located in the heart of Kirkton and is a favourite spot for wedding receptions, anniversary parties, fund-raisers, business meetings and much more. The spacious hall has a seating capaci- ty of 450 and includes kitchen and bar facilities. There is an additional meeting room and of course the library is located here also. Internet facilities are available to the public free of charge. Right next to the hall is the community pool; two ball diamonds (one with lights, one not lit), and concession stand and soccer pitch. Kirkton's post offices located in the Kirkton Market and the Kirkton Vet Clinic is just down the road. The local churches are The Kirkton Anglican and United Churches in Kirkton and Woodham. A very interesting rural museum is located on the George Burgin property and Quadro Communications Co-operative phone -com- pany is situated at the south end of the village. An elec- trical, plumbing outlet is at Kirkton and a gas station, feed supply outlet in Woodham. Some of Perth -Huron's better farming operations are in the Kirkton area. and a trucking operation at Whalen Corners. Casino BusTrip: Dip into your piggybank and have money available for Hiawatha Horse Park & Entertainment, Point Edward on Mon., March 13. Bus leaves the Exeter Legion at 10 a.m. and you will be home by 6 p.m. at night. Cost is $10 per person. For more information and a seat reservation, please contact Esther Hillman at (519) 235-1167 Centralia -Huron Park Lions Bingo: Mark your calendar for Sun., Feb. 5 to play bingo at the South Huron Rec. Centre. Doors open at noon and bingo starts at 1 p.m. How to photograph a new puppy: • Remove film from box and load camera. • Remove puppy from trash and brush coffee grounds from muzzle. • Choose a suitable background for photo. • Mount camera on tripod and focus. • Find puppy and take dirty sock from mouth. • Place puppy in pre -focused spot and return to cam- era. • Forget about spot and crawl after puppy on knees. • Focus with one hand and fend off puppy with other hand. • Get tissue and clean nose print from lens. • Take flashcube from puppy's mouth and throw in trash. • Put cat outside and put peroxide on the scratch on puppy's nose. • Put magazines back on coffee table. • Try to get puppy's attention by squeaking toy over your head. • Replace your glasses and check camera for damage. • Jump up in time to grab puppy by scruff of neck and say, "No, outside! No, outside!" • Clean up mess. • Fix a drink. • Sit back in Lazy Boy with drink and resolve to teach puppy "sit" and "stay" the first thing in the morning. Demographics for Senior's The Baby Boom (1947-1966) These are the boomers. The only thing special about the boomers is that there are so many of them. Why did the boom end? Towards the end of the 1960s, an increasing number of women were pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. As a result they were postponing child -birth and deciding to have fewer children. Real Estate The real estate revival of the late 1990s has been fuelled in part by the phenomenon of boomers moving into larger houses to make room for their teenagers. The slowdown in demand for starter homes means boomers aspiring to move up won't be able to extract high prices for the homes they are selling. Now people are renovating to improve their lifestyles, rather than with a view to increasing value of their real estate investments. The renovation business is booming as well. That means work for the architects, interior designers, carpenters, cabinetmakers, painters, electri- cians, and plumbers who are able to create the kitchens and bathrooms of their customers' dreams. The thrill of living shifts from the erotic intensity of the central city to that of field and stream, "subtly but suddenly, the spirit of the rising of the moon and the soaring of the hawk excite the spirit, and the taste for a cottage or country house is born. That's why leisure and recreational property will be a strong segment of the real estate in the future. Canada's smaller cities and towns, therefore will have a chance to attract an influx of well-educated, affluent retirees who will expand the local tax base and make a positive contribution to the community for example, by supporting cultural and charitable causes. On the other hand, local municipalities will be faced with new costs associated with providing the serviced land and other requirements of an expanding population. These retiring newcomers won't want to settle in the centres of their new city or town. Many will be looking for larger lots and a convenient drive from the town centre. Others will be attracted by new residential com- munities built around golf courses. Their arrival will create a major challenge for local politicians and plan- ners. Boomers are less likely to relocate to a community that lacks a top-notch hospital. Rural land, surrounding towns & cities is going to rise in value. Providing sewage, fire, and police services in former rural communities will be difficult. The pressure on farmland will increase. So will the pressure on forests and aquifers. These are priceless resources that must be protected for the generations to come. It's time to start preparing for the movement of boomers from the big cities to small ones. Let's not wait to be sur- prised by the inevitable once again. Health Care Services The ageing population wants to remain young and is very willing to use drugs that counteract some of the ravages of ageing. The drug industry is very willing to spend vast sums of money to give them what they want. Driving this growth will be a new wave of blockbuster pills, many of them targeted at age-related ailments. These new medicines target such ailments as elevated cholesterol, arthritis, diabetes and osteoporosis, also afflictions of middle age such as baldness and wrinkles. Drugs and medical devises that can reduce the need for surgery to correct prostate gland and other problems will find a huge market. Type 11 diabetes, occurs in overweight mid- dle -age adults. They have led a sedentary lifestyle than previous generations, are vul- nerable to this disease, which will reach epi- demic proportions over the next 20 years. If not man- aged effectively, diabetes can lead to severe complica- tions such as kidney failure, heart disease and blind- ness. Products that help diabetics manage their disease will be in increasing demand. Hospital stays are being shortened. This means care formerly delivered in publicly funded hospitals is being transferred to the home. Some of this care will be deliv- ered free by relatives of the patient -that's why the move to home care is such a popular cost-cutting device for provincial governments. Leisure & Recreation Both serious and recreational gamblers tend to be people in there 50's & 60's who have enough discre- See PERSPECTIVE page 6 Jim Bearss