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Opinion Forum News
ROSS
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BACK IN TIME
I 0 YEARS AGO
March 27, 1996 - Hensall fire
chief Jim Hyde recently present-
ed a certificate for 20 years of
service on the Hensall depart-
ment to Pete Zwaan.
Ken Gascho and his wife Della
of the Zurich area are of the few
residents in Hay township who
grow sunflowers and sell the
seeds as bird food.
Seip's valu-mart of Exeter has
been named the independent store winner of
the Foodland Ontario Retailer Award for the best
creative display.
20YEARS AGO
April 2, 1986 - The 67th birthday candle was
lit by president Fern Dougall of the Hurondale
Women's Institute as she presented a rose to Ila
Moir who has been a member for all of the 67
years and a leader of many, many 4-H
Homemaking clubs.
35 YEARS AGO
April 8, 1971 - Exeter council Monday night
unanimously approved in "principle" a mobile
home park, but indications were clear that it will
be some time before such a development takes
place in the community. Local businessman Len
Veri has proposed a 19 acre development in the
area of Riverside Drive in the vicinity of the local
curling club and a Kitchener firm has apparently
optioned land east of the local fairgrounds for a
proposed mobile home park.
45 YEARS AGO
April 3, 1961 - Bob Hayward who drove Miss
Supertest III to two straight wins in the
Harmsworth trophy race, spoke to the Lucan
Lions Club recently and received an honorary
membership in the club.
South Huron District High School is advertis-
ing for four teachers for the 1961-62 term.
George Glendinning of R.R. 8, Parkhill has won
about $1,200 in the recent running of the Irish
Grand National Sweepstakes.
50 YEARS AGO
April 4, 1951 - Martha Cochrane was named
winner in a public speaking contest for grade
eight students at the Exeter Home and School
Association meeting Tuesday night.
Alice Carter who recently earned her Gold
Cord as a Girl Guide, accompanied by Mrs.
Robert Luxton travelled to Toronto to attend the
Gold Certificate presentation at the U of T.
60 YEARS AGO
April 6, 1951 - Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lindenfield
have moved into their new brick residence on
Main Street.
Pte. Ray Snell, son of Mr. and Mrs. William
Snell arrived in London after serving two years
overseas in a tank corps of the Governor
General's Footguards. He saw heavy fighting in
the hills of Italy and with the Canaaras in
France, Holland, Belgium and Germany.
Mrs. Elmer Bell and her mother Mrs. Hedley,
who have been living in Wingham have arrived
to make their home in Exeter where Mr. Bell has
taken over the law practice of Mr. J.W. Morley.
Mr. Russell Balkwill has purchased a lot from
J.A. Stewart, east of his residence and is exca-
vating a foundation for a new house.
85 YEARS AGO
March 31, 1921 - At the meeting of the Exeter
Board of Education on Tuesday evening it was
decided to increase the staff of Exeter High
School from three to four teachers.
Mr. McNash of Walkerton is the assistant but-
termaker in the creamery at Centralia and com-
menced his duties Monday.
Messrs. Foote and Pilon are enlarging the
Grey -Dort Garage by removing a couple of parti-
tions at the rear.
The choir of Carmel Presbyterian Church in
Hensall motored to Exeter Monday evening and
the 35 members rendered the cantata, "The
Living Christ" at Caven Church.
I I 0 YEARS AGO
April 4, 1896, Sunday morning last, ten more
persons joined the Methodist Church, making in
all nearly seventy to enroll their names of the
one hundred converts, the result of the recent
protracted meetings.
The Lucan correspondent for the Times
reports that a sheep, a dog and a heifer in Lucan
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
'One must wait until evening to see how splendid the
day has been'. Will Rogers
Country Music Jamboree:
Grab your musical instruments and come for the
Music, Food and Fun at the First "Music Jamboree" at
the Exeter Legion on Sat., April 29. Come for the music,
dancing, 50/50 and meat draws. Enjoy a famous Shirley
Campbell and Marion Astle's "Roast Beef Dinner." The
fun starts at 1:30 p.m. Contact Jim Bearss at 235-4243.
4th Annual Trade Fair & Information Expo:
Come and be entertained at the 4th Annual Seniors
Trade Fair & Information Expo at the South Huron Rec.
Centre, Exeter on Wed., June 7 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In
excess of 45 businesses and services to help you: You
will enjoy good food, demonstrations, and entertainment.
More vendors required.
The Race is On !
We need Volunteer Drivers!
Help Town & Country Support Services reach its goal
for five new drivers in Exeter, Hensall and South Huron.
Be a winner and help your neighbour!
Paid Mileage * Flexible Time * Training * Local and
distance drives.
Call Town and Country at 235-0258. Last year Town
and Country provided more than 10,000 rides to seniors,
disabled adults, and children, ill and disadvantaged peo-
ple. We have many dedicated volunteer drivers, as well
as three mobility vans.
Soup & Sandwich Lunch:
Royal Canadian Legion RE Pooley Branch #167 Exeter
on Fri., April 21 11:30 — 1:30 p.m. $6 per person and
take out is available. Lots to eat. For more information
contact the legion at 235-2962
Escorted ShoppingTrip:
Do you have difficulty getting out to do your shopping?
Do you need help getting in or out of your vehicle? Are
you interested in maintaining your independence?
Would you be interested having someone assist you with
your shopping trip? If you answered YES to any of the
above questions, then the Escorted Shopping service may
be of assistance to you. The friendly staff and volunteers
will help you with your shopping, manage parcels and
assist with mobility aids.
Midwestern Adult Day Services, Adult Day Care Centre
Service for Grand Bend, Port Franks and Exeter Areas
are sponsoring an "Escorted Shopping Trip" on April 12.
The Adult Day Care Centre will pick you up in their
wheelchair accessible vehicle that will pick you up at
your home address at a designated time that morning.
Your destination is Masonville Mall, London Ontario.
Book your seat before April 3 by calling Anne Rollings,
Coordinator at (519) 2355-4600 or 238-6289.
The Centre For Employment & Learning:
The Centres for Employment & Learning in partner-
ship with Fanshawe College are proud to deliver many
programs. For details on course information delivery and
other Fanshawe College On-line and Credit Courses Join
us for an information session to be held at: Exeter April 6
4 — 7 pm. For more information and to register for the
Information Session, call Dianne Harrison at (519) 357-
4995 x 14 or Exeter office at (519) 235-0471 or Fax:
(519) 235-2716
What's Happening in Grand Bend April 2006:
April 5 "Grand Bend Golden Agers luncheon
meeting" Grand Bend Legion. Guest speaker is
from the Sarnia Abuse Centre. Everyone welcome.
Don't forget Shuffleboard Mondays & Thursdays at
1 p.m. and Euchre every 2nd and 4th Wednesday.
April 5 "Golf for the Health of It" Grand Bend
CHC 7 p.m. Learn, tips to improve your game, pre-
vent golf injuries, information to prevent heart
attacks and stroke, and maybe win a round of golf!
Program is free but limited space. Register by call-
ing 238-1556 ext. 6
April 6 "Grand Bend Good Food Box orders due
today" Boxes will be delivered to the Centre on April 19
from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Call Patricia at 238-1556 ext. 3
April 11 "Women's Probus meeting" Grand Bend
Legion 9:30 a.m. Guest speaker bird watching enthusiast
Tom Hayman columnist for the London Free Press.
Everyone welcome!
April 11 "Living with Cancer Support Program" 2 - 4
p.m. Please join us for support and education. Grand
Bend Area CHC, Call Pat for details 786-5290.
April 12 "Walking for Life Diabetes program" for peo-
ple with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes 9-10 a.m. Diabetes
topics will be discussed each week along with 30 -minute
walk. Call Aileen at the Grand Bend Area CHC to register
238-1556 ext. 4
Cindy Maxfield, Health Promoter -Grand Bend Area
CHC (519) 238-1556 ext.6
The health benefits of peroxide:
Peroxide Uses!
Becky Ransey of Indiana wrote this article and she
wants to share it with you. Becky writes:
"I would like to tell you of the benefits of that plain lit-
tle old bottle of three per cent peroxide you can get for
under $2 at any drug store. My husband has been in the
medical field for over 36 years, and most doctors don't
tell you about peroxide, or they would lose thousands of
dollars:
1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes
with the bottle and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes
daily, then spit it out. (I do it when I bathe or shower.)
No more canker sores and your teeth will be clean with-
out expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash
2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to
keep them free of germs.
3. Clean your counters, table tops with peroxide to kill
the germs and it will leave a fresh smell. Simply put a
little on your dishrag when you wipe or spray it on the
counters.
4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour
peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.
5. I had fungus on my feet for years - until I sprayed a
50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially
the toes) every night and let dry.
6. Soak any infections or cuts in three per cent perox-
ide for five to 10 minutes several times a day. My hus-
band has seen gangrene that would not heal with any
medicine, but was healed by soaking in peroxide.
7. Put two capfuls into a douche to prevent yeast
infections. I had chronic yeast infections until I tried this
once or twice a week.
8. FM a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide
and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect
without harming your septic system like bleach or most
other disinfectants will.
9. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with
your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, plugged
sinus. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold
for a few minutes then blow your nose onto a tissue.
10. If you have a terrible toothache and can not get to
a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into
your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a
day. The pain will lessen greatly.
11. And of course, if you like a natural look to your
hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a
shower and comb it through. You will not have the per-
oxide burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages, but
more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, fad-
dish or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually so it's not
a drastic change.
12. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help
rid boils, fungus, or other skin infections.
13. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of
bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten
them. If there is blood on clothing directly on the soiled
spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with
cold water. Repeat if necessary.
I could go on and on. It is a little brown bottle no
home should be without! With prices of most necessities
rising, I'm glad there's a way to save tons of money in
such a simple, healthy manner! This list didn't have it,
but I use peroxide to clean my mirrors with, there is no
smearing, which is why I love it so much for this.
(Results not guaranteed)
Dismantling Barriers to Service Use: Important
Understanding the Experiences of Older Adults with Low
Vision in Urban & Rural Settings
Your help is needed for research to learn
about the daily experiences of people with low
vision who have not accessed special low vision
services.
Three researchers are conducting a study
from the University of Western Ontario (Dr.
Debbie Laliberte Rudman, Professor Lisa
Klinger and Dr. Beverly Leipert) and one
Jim Bearss researcher from the University of Waterloo (Dr.
Marlee Spafford).
Who? Women and men who have poor
vision, are 70 years of age or older, who speak English,
and are living in London or within 100 km of London.
Have low vision, an acquired vision loss not correctable
by glasses or contact lenses. Are significantly impacted
by their low vision (e.g., have difficulty reading ordinary
print, pursuing hobbies, negotiating stairs or curbs,
locating items in their visual field, driving, watching
movies etc). You are not registered with the CNIB.
What? Two confidential interviews conducted about
three weeks apart. Each interview will take place with a
member of the research team, either in your home or at
a location of your choice. The interviews will focus on
how you cope with low vision and the kinds of services
that would be useful to you.
See PERSPECTIVE page 6