The Times Advocate, 2006-03-15, Page 6Wednesday, March 15, 2006
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Opinion Forum News
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
I 0 YEARS AGO
March 13, 1996 - The Ausable-
Bayfield Conservation Authority
lost one of the building blocks of
its foundation with the passing of
Lila Hume in late February. Mrs.
Hume worked with the Authority
for more than 20 years, retiring at
the end of 1978.
20 YEARS AGO
March 12, 1986 - The XI
Gamma Nu Sorority has donated instruments val-
ued at $6,400 to the South Huron District High
School band. A recent presentation was made by
Sorority representatives Barb Passmore and Ann
Baynham.
Lucan council has given approval to the
Mitchell-Seaforth Cable company to install cable
television in the village.
35 YEARS AGO
March 18, 1971 - The Exeter Hawks won the
OHA district junior hockey championship over
Belmont and will now meet Caledonia in provincial
playoffs. Ron Lindenfield was the scoring star in
the final game for the Hawks with two overtime
goals.
Kathy Simmons again topped the junior sec-
ondary school division in the public speaking con-
test held in Kincardine Sunday afternoon.
Exeter council Monday night approved "in prin-
ciple" a project which will virtually complete the
local sanitary system in 1972.
At the Exeter Bowling Lanes last week in minor
league action, Jim Brintnell threw two consecutive
games of 303 and his cousin Danny came up with
scores of 299 and 260.
45 YEARS AGO
March 10, 1961 - R. Ross Tuckey of Tuckey
Beverages has been elected president of the
Canadian Bottlers Association at the annual meet-
ing in Winnipeg.
Mr. and Mrs. Ward Fitz have returned home
from a month's trip to South America.
50YEARS AGO
March 11, 1956 - Yeggs who pried open the safe
at F.A. May and Son early Monday morning made
off with about $1,500 according to the owners.
Exeter Lions club members collected $1,300 for
the Red Cross during their campaign blitz of the
town Friday evening.
Construction began Monday on a $47,000
three-room red brick school for the Roman
Catholic Separate School Section 6 at Mount
Carmel.
60YEARS AGO
March 11, 1956 - As the result of a citizens'
meeting concerning local recreational activities, a
committee of Messrs. Joe Creech, C.V. Pickard,
R.N. Creech, Bob Dinney, Tom Pryde, W.G. Medd
and J.B. Howey was named to investigate the pos-
sibility of hiring a full-time recreation director.
Guenther Transport Ltd. has just completed a
new addition to their terminal in Exeter North.
Ladies of the Caven Red Cross Unit met in the
library basement Tuesday evening and Wednesday
and quilted five quilts for the Red Cross.
85 YEARS AGO
March 11, 1921 - Mr. Walter Cunningham of
Exeter has purchased Mrs. James Taylor's house
on Gidley street.
A meeting of Crediton's baseball fans was held
in Ewald's shop, Monday night. Officers are;
Honorary president, Herb Eilber; president, Ezra
Faist; vice-president, Fred Haist; sec.-treas.,
Freeman Morlock; scorer, Sam Wein, team cap-
tain, Bill Motz and manager, Herb Fahner.
Mrs. Peter Case of the London Road North had a
very successful sale on Tuesday and will move to
Hensall after taking a trip west during the sum-
mer.
I I 0 YEARS AGO
March 13, 1896 - Fruit experts in this area say
that the peach buds have all been killed by the
frost and there will be a poor crop again this year.
Exeter Main street Methodist Church has won
between 80 and 100 converts.
Samuel Brock of Elimville intends moving to
Centralia about April 1 where he has purchased
property and will open a butchering business.
W.W. Revington of Lucan known as the "Adare
Poet" is again to the front with a splendid rendition
on the American question.
The ice crop this year is poor, but a good deal is
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
Help keep the kitchen clean — eat out.
Coming Events: Irish Stew:
On St. Patrick's Day, March 17 plan to go to the
Masonic Hall behind the police station in Exeter and
enjoy a great supper of Irish stew. Sponsored by the
Eastern Star and for more information contact Jim or
Brenda Hennessy at 235-31663 or Sandra Hern 229-
6947.
Euchreamas:
"Lucan Senior's Sunshine Club's" Annual Shamrock
Euchreama Wear your green hat and come out to the
Lucan Community Centre on Thurs., March 16. Win
from the Leprechaun's Pot, special draws, game prizes
and a delicious lunch is provided for a day of fun.
Kirkton Women's Institute is sponsoring another
Euchreama this winter on Thurs., 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 at (519) 229-8225 or Helen Shute 229-6159
for more information.
Exeter Seniors are sponsoring a Spring Euchreama
on Fri., March 31 at the legion. Games start at 10 a.m.;
Delicious lunch will be served around noon. Prizes and
share the wealth draws. Cost: $5 for the day.
Rainbows, Children's Support Groups:
VON Palliative Care Volunteer Program, facilitated
groups supporting children through death and divorce
Wed., March 22 6 p.m. — 7 p.m. Lions Youth Centre, 125
John Street West, Exeter. For more information or to
register contact Kim Winbow 235-2510 VON
Bereavement Consultant.
Annual Chili Lunch:
Exeter Lioness is hosting their annual Chili Lunch on
March 31 11.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lions Youth
Centre, 125 John Street, West Exeter. Take-out is avail-
able. Tickets available from any Lioness member or call
Mary Lou 228-6878.
South Huron AdultTrade Fair & Information
Expo:
The 4th Annual Adult Trade Fair & Information Expo
is again planned for Wed., June 7. Hours are 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. at the South Huron Rec. Centre in Exeter. List of
vendors coming to fair, at present are: The Jewellery
Box, Gary Bean Securities, Scotiabank, Hopper Hockey
Funeral Home, Crest Centre, Right Path Consulting
Group, Huron County Pork Producers, Municipality of
South Huron (Cemetery Division), Jenifer Regular, Total
Energy, Heartland Credit Union, Queensway Nursing
Home, Exeter Villa, Huron Patient Transfer, E -Vert
Energy, Wuerth's Shoes, Partner's In Learning, Probus,
Welcome Wagon, RSD Authentics, Edward Jones
Financial.
Legion News: Coming events
Soup and Sandwich at the Royal Canadian Legion RE
Pooley Branch #167, Exeter on Fri., March 17 11:30 —1
p.m. $6 per person and take out is available.
Exeter Oddfellows 1 35th Anniversary:
Plan to attend the Lodge's Annual Friendship Night
on Sat., March 25 at Kirkton-Woodham Community
Centre. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and a dance will follow.
For more information contact Bob Coates 235-2787 or
Harold Parsons 235-2224
Pub Night:
On Sat., March 18 7 — 11 p.m. at the legion.
Entertainment will be by Jim Ashby & His Group.
Come for the meat draw 4 — 6 p.m. and stay for the
Pub Night. Oven Stew will be served. Cost: $5.
Zone C-1 Public Speaking Contest:
Zone C-1 of the Royal Canadian Legion held its
annual Public Speaking Contest, on March 4 at
Br.140 Clinton, with 40 students competing. The
first place students from the 13 Branch contests
held in Clinton, Goderich, Kincardine, Ripley,
Lucknow, Wingham, Howick, Blyth, Brussels,
Mitchell, Seaforth, Exeter and Hensall competed in four
grade categories with the following results.
Grades 1-3 1st Place - Terry Hartman, Exeter, Topic -
Tomas Snowsuit ; 2nd Place - Matthew May, Goderich,
Topic- Bring The Rain To Kapiti Plaine; 3rd Place -
Mary Paige St. Onge, Seaforth, Topic- Love You Forever
Grades 4-6 1st Place - Jacob McGavin, Brussels,
Topic- Equality; 2nd Place - Luke Dailleboust,
Wingham, Topic- Winters in Wingham; 3rd Place -
Madison Sjaarda, Clinton, Topic- Crayons
Grades 7-9 1st Place - Mercedes Ten Pas, Brussels,
Topic- Embarrassing Moments; 2nd Place - Stephen
Lambert, Goderich, Topic- Hypnosis; 3rd Place - Tyson
Sjaarda, Blyth, Topic- Ketchup
Grades 10-12 1st Place - Ryley Neal, Goderich, Topic -
Civil War; 2nd Place - Rachel Kuyvenhoven, Wingham,
Topic- I Pods
Congratulations go out to all the students who com-
peted in this year's contest. Each student received cer-
tificate and prize money. The first place winners from
the Zone competition will now advance to the District C
Contest to be held at Legion Br.218 Brussels on March
18, with speeches starting at 1 p.m. The general public
is invited to come and listen to these talented students.
Bank Fraud Sparks OPP Probe:
OPP have been called in to investigate a possible
fraud involving money withdrawn from accounts in the
Mount Forest area. They can't release particulars about
incidents, citing customer and transaction confidentiali-
ty
In similar instances, thieves have used a card -reading
device on bank machines at banks to copy card infor-
mation and personal numbers used by bankcard hold-
ers. Similar devices could also be used at automatic
teller machines separate from machines at banks.
The information obtained can be used to create card
copies that can be used. Most banks have systems in
place to recognize unusual transactions. Banks are also
calling on its customers to notify the bank of any unusu-
al transactions they might discover on their accounts.
Tips:
Cut Flowers: To give your cut flowers extended life,
mix 2 tablespoons of white vinegar and 2 tablespoons
sugar, in a quart of water. Use this in your vase.
Coffee Stains: Mix the yolk of an egg with a little
warm water...rub on the stain with a sponge. For stub-
born stains, add a few drops of alcohol to the egg and
water.
Police horse struck by car, raised on Listowel
area farm:
The horse was put down last weekend after being
struck with a car that police allege was a deliberate act
by an enraged driver.
The incident occurred Fri., Feb. 26 in Scarborough.
Two police officers from the Toronto Police mounted
unit were patrolling a busy street when they saw a dri-
ver in an ATM drive-through "cursing and swearing" at
a driver ahead of him, according to a Toronto Police
Service release.
The man attempted to flee from the officers when
asked to pull over, police allege. After making a U-turn
to evade police, the man struck one officer and
`Brigadier' the horse with his vehicle and left the scene.
Brigadier was raised on the David Carson Farm,
Listowel Ontario.
Cats need you too
When your dog needs to get your attention, a sharp
bark is usually all that's required. But unfortunately,
because cats are more dependent creatures, it can be
difficult to tell when they aren't feeling well.
Cats' independent nature is part of their charm but as
a result their needs may go unnoticed in a busy house-
hold. This is especially true when they are left alone for
long stretches of time while their owners are at work or
at school. That's why it's extra important to pay atten-
tion to your cat and give Leo or Pumpkin the love that
he or she deserves.
Research shows that cat visits their veterinarians less
often than dogs. Because cats are stoic animals and
don't often visibly complain when they feel sick, their
ailments may go unnoticed compared to dogs or
humans. Small changes, such as weight loss or
increased thirst may indicate underlying problems,
which your veterinarian can diagnose and
treat before they become emergencies. For
this reason, it is extremely important to make
sure your cat gets regularly scheduled med-
ical attention; an annual check-up is crucial
to her health and well being. Equally impor-
tant is regular preventative treatment against
fleas and parasites, like heartworm. Talk to
your veterinarian about using a topically
applied, safe and easy-to-use broad-spectrum
treatment such as Revolution.
Your cat is a member of the family, and
deserves the best medical care. The old adage still holds
true — an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
And remember, the best gift you can give your cat is the
gift of good health. News Canada
Flower Show
Two little old ladies were sitting on a park bench out-
side the local town hall where a flower show was in
progress. The thin one leaned over and said, "Life is so
darned boring. We never have any fun any more. For
$5 I'd take my clothes off and streak through that stupid
flower show!" "You're on!" said the other old lady hold-
ing up a $5 bill. The first little old lady fumbled her way
out of her clothes and, completely naked, streaked (as
fast as an old lady can) through the front door of the
flower show. Waiting outside, her friend soon heard a
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Jim
Bearss