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BACK IN TIME
10 YEARS AGO
April 10, 1996 - The Stephen
Township atoms clinched the
OMHA Division "E" championship
on the weekend after beating
Woodville three games to one in
the final round. Goal scorers in the
go ahead game three were Roman
Wilson with three and one each
from Jesse Schroeder, Kenney
Tilley and Ryan Knee. Tallying in
the final contest were Jesse
McCann, Colin Sauder, Wilson and Schroeder.
20YEARS AGO
April 17, 1986 - A long time Dashwood business
expanded to Exeter this week as the Becker Farm
Equipment facility was opened at the south end of
town. Cutting the ribbon were Mr. and Mrs.
Valentine Becker, president Bill Becker, general
manager Bob Becker and Case general manager
Bob Kirkpatrick.
35 YEARS AGO
April 15, 1971 - Shortage of emergency and x-ray
space, adequate dressing and waiting rooms, and
an obsolete administration building have spurred
the South Huron Hospital board of directors to press
the Ontario Hospital Services Commission for a new
building which would replace the front portion of
the original Carling house.
Motorists driving on Exeter streets will find some
changes in regulations beginning today. Anne street
becomes a one-way street for west -bound traffic
while a loading zone has been established on John
street east.
The one-way rule on Anne street is in effect only
between Main and William streets.. The stop signs
on the north-west and north-east corners of William
will remain as usual.
The Lucan-Ilderton Jets are through for the sea-
son having lost the protest to the Durham Huskies.
Despite this, manager Don Urbshott says, "We will
be back next year.".
45 YEARS AGO
March 28, 1961 - Ross Wein, Crediton placed first
among students of the first year and Glen Greb of
Zurich received the Warwick trophy for high stu-
dent in animal husbandry at Ridgetown College of
Agriculture.
Judy Tennant, a grade 12 student at SHDHS has
been chosen to represent the school in the London
Free Press School Queens' Club.
50YEARS AGO
April 14, 1956 - Gerald A. Webb, D.C. took over
the practice formerly conducted by Dr. R.F. Reilly
this week.
Sandra Walters, eight year-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Walters of Winchelsea scored the
highest mark for her vocal solo at the South Huron
Music Festival this week.
60YEARS AGO
April 17, 1946 -The Exeter Swine Club was orga-
nized in the town hall on Monday with Donald
Kernick as president and Bill Tuckey as secretary -
treasurer.
85 YERS AGO
April 15, 1921 - At a meeting of the executive of
the Exeter Athletic Association, a program of sports
was outlined which will prove both beneficial and
interesting to the general club.
The following conveners were appointed to orga-
nize clubs: baseball, Derry Boyle; softball, W.S. Cole;
basketball, Clyde Heaman and lawn tennis,
0. Southcott.
Sam Wein has bought the barbering business
from W.A. Sambrook and will take possession next
Monday.
Mr. Earl Southcott is home from the University of
Toronto having completed the year's work in theol-
ogy. He leaves shortly to take charge of a circuit in
Saskatchewan.
1 I OYEARS AGO
April 16, 1896 - This week is 25 cents days at R.
Pickard and Sons, your direct importer in Exeter.
For that amount you can purchase a pail of crystal
dip syrup, best uncoloured Japan tea, six pounds of
tapioca, six pounds of rice, five pounds of ginger
snaps or a gallon of best apples.
Mr. A. Dearing of Stephen township last week
purchased a breeding sow which tipped the scales
at 680 pounds after suckling a litter of pigs for six
weeks. This is considered good weight and Mr.
Dearing takes pride in raising good stock.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
"There are those of us who are always about to live.
We are waiting until things change, until there is more
time, until we are less tired, until we get a promotion,
until we settle down -- until, until, until. It always
seems as if there is some major event that must occur in
our lives before we begin living." -- George Sheehan
What's Happening:
Country Music Jamboree:
Grab your musical instruments and come for the
Music, Food and Fun, Dancing, 50/50 and meat draw at
the first "Music Jamboree" at the Exeter Legion on
Saturday, April 29, 2006. Enjoy a famous Shirley
Campbell and Marion Astle "Roast Beef Dinner." The
fun starts at 1:30 p.m. and the meal will be served from
5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Donation at the door and dinner is
$10.00. Contact: Jim Bearss at 235-4243 or Shirley
Campbell at (519) 235-2696. Open to public and more
musicians welcome, free dinner to you.
Spring Dance - Saturday,April 29:
Town & Country Support Services dance at the Betty
Canino Centre, Clinton, music by Ken Scott, doors open
7:30 p.m. Dancing 8-12. Lunch provided. For more
information: Call 482-9264 or 357-3222 or 235-0258.
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 7th 2006, 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. In excess of 45 businesses and services to help
you: You will enjoy good food, demonstrations, and
entertainment. More vendors are welcome. Contact Jim
Bearss at (519) 235-0310 x 239.
Senior Games forActive Seniors:
The Ontario Senior Games is designed for all people
aged 55 and older. Over 20,000 seniors are now partici-
pating in the many events planned by and run for
seniors in 40 Districts across Ontario.
• This is an Actifest year so; district top winners will
participate in the events to be held in Hamilton where
the Actifest games are being hosted August 14th to
16th.
• Studies now show the senior who practices a social,
mental and active lifestyle, enjoys a better quality of life.
• The members of our District 29 committee repre-
sent some twenty communities from Huron, Perth and
Middlesex Counties.
• Events: All events start at 10:00 am unless indicated
otherwise. Participate in as many events as you wish but
avoid date conflicts. Lunch will be available at most sites
for $5.00 unless indicated otherwise. Gold winners
should be ready to register for the Games to be held in
Hamilton August 14th to 16th.
• For more information or registering, depending in
what area you live in contact Murray Taylor 235-3814,
June Hodgson 235-2194, Bruce Symons 284-1722,
Ralph Simons 238-5150, Cliff Giles 294-8875 or Norm
Steeper 227-4864.
Lucan Heritage Bus Tour, Friday May 12,
2006.With Hosts Harry & Jean Hardy invite
you to join
Warren our Host Guide for a tour highlighting the
nature and cultural legacy of the Niagara Escarpment, a
World Biosphere Reserve. Travel to Kitchener, Dundas
and start our educational trip north shun-piking
through the country to Ruskview. This should be a
great tour with spring & blossoms at their peak.
Included on the tour is lunch, coach guide. Price
TBA later, Sign up early. Space is limited and don't
be disappointed. Contact Harry Hardy, 227 4887,
or 227 0444, Box 249, Lucan NOM 2J0.
Centralia/Huron Park Lions next bingo is to be
held Sunday, April 30th instead of May 7th at the
South Huron Rec. Centre.
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 people. We have many dedicated volun-
teer drivers, as well as three mobility vans.
RuralYouth Summer Jobs Service:
This program is part of the Ontario governments
Ontario Summer Youth Jobs program, which is invest-
ing over $56 million in 2006 to assist young people
across Ontario. Also, for more information contact: Jane
Gillespie at The Centre for Employment and Learning.
349 Main Street South, Box 173, Exeter ON NOM 1S6
Ph: (519) 235-0471 or Fax: (519) 235-2716 or
jane_gillespie@fcmail.amdsb.ca (after Jane an under-
score) or Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs, 1
Stone Road West, 4th Floor N.W. Guelph, Ontario N1G
4Y2 Fax (519) 826-4336
Subject: Ontario Family FishingWeekend
The Province of Ontario, in partnership with many
organizations like the Federation of Anglers and
Hunters, declares one summer weekend (Friday, July 7
through Sunday July 9, 2006) a license -free fishing
weekend.
This special weekend, now run in conjunction with
National Fishing Week, includes fish festivals, clinics, or
conservation and educational activities that may be held
in your area.
For further information, please contact the following
during business hours: Ontario Federation of Anglers
and Hunters, Box 2800 Peterborough, Ontario K9J 8L5,
Fax (705) 748-6324, Conservation Ontario (905) 895-
0716, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (705) 755-
1902, Resorts Ontario (705) 325-9115.
The Exeter Library Book Club met recently to discuss"
The Kite Runner"by Khaled Hossein.. All members
agreed that the book was well written and a good read
although at times not a pleasant one. The book choice
was a timely one as parts of it are set in Afghanistan.
Most members would recommend it.
The book club will meet next on Friday May 5 to dis-
cuss A Complicated Kindness by Miriam Toews. New
members are welcome at our get together that begins at
12:30.
Toddler time continues on Fridays from 10:15-10:45
in the blue room at the library. Call 235-1890 to regis-
ter. Children from 18 months to 3 years are invited to
join in with their parents.
Your Guide to...Huron County Library:
AboutYour Library:
• The Huron County Library was established in 1967,
succeeding the Huron County Library Association (est.
1941)
• Some Huron County communities have had library
service for well over 100 years.
• There are now 13 branches serving all parts of
Huron County.
• The library has a collection of about 145,000 titles.
• The annual circulation is more than 350,000.
• There are about 15,000 active library cardholders.
• The annual budget is about $2.1 million.
• The library offers charitable receipts for financial
donations to the library.
• If you are interested in volunteering for the library,
please pick up a volunteering application at your local
branch. The branch will let you know if there are volun-
teer opportunities at that location.
• Visit: www.huroncounty.ca/library
Hawk Eyes:AreYour Eyes at Risk from
Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a disease that develops when the fluid
pressure inside the eye increases. A fluid called the
aqueous flows into a structure known as the interior
chamber.
The anterior chamber is an enclosed area between
the cornea, the front clear covering of the eye and the
iris, the colored part of the eye. Aqueous flows into the
interior chamber and flow out through a mesh -like
structure called the trabucular meshwork. This creates
a pressure in the eye called the intraocular pressure. In
glaucoma, the eye pressure increases due to a blockage
of the trabecular meshwork, resulting in fluid moving
into the anterior chamber but little flowing
out. This creates a fluid build-up, increasing
the eye pressure; an increase in pressure
causes damage to the optic nerve, which
transmits light signals to the brain that allows
the eye to see clearly. Damage to the optic
nerve causes a loss in peripheral vision and
often goes undetected by the patient. Rarely
does glaucoma cause blindness.
Although we know how the eye pressure
rises in glaucoma, it is not well understood
why this occurs. In the early stages, there are
few symptoms. Initially, glaucoma causes a decrease in
peripheral vision and typically occurs more so in one
eye. It is often difficult to note this vision change as the
other eye compensates. Risk factors for developing the
disease include people over the age of forty, family his-
tory, diabetes, history of eye injury and certain medica-
tions such as steroids. It has been shown that people of
African-American, Hispanic and Scandinavian descent
are also at increased risk.
Glaucoma cannot be prevented but if treated early, it
can be controlled. Treatment options involve lowering
the eye pressure by attempting to decrease the amount
of fluid flowing into the eye or increasing its outflow.
This can be done in a variety of ways. As a first line
therapy, eye drops are to be prescribed to be taken once
See PERSPECTIVE page 6
Jim
Bearss