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Opinion Forum News
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BACK IN TIME
I OYEARS AGO
May 15, 1996 - Lucan resident
Pat Hodgins has done her part for
the Canadian Cancer Society. For
the past 20 years she has raised
more than $13,000 by participat-
ing in the Great Ride Against
Cancer.
"We've taken a good egg and
made it better" said Bill Gray,
president of L.H. Gray & Son Ltd.
as he describes a new egg devel-
oped by his company. The secret behind the new
egg is the addition of flax to all other natural ingre-
dients fed laying Leghorn hens at Gray Farms in
Moorefield.
20YEARS AGO
May 13, 1971 - The new facility of Huron Motor
Products located on Highway 4, south of Exeter in
Usborne township was officially opened Thursday
afternoon.
The first sod was turned Thursday night for the
new parish hall at Trivitt Memorial Anglican
Church in Exeter.
30YEARS AGO
May 17, 1976 - Specials at Bob & Shirl's
Restaurant and Gas Bar this week include three
loaves of bread for $1.15, three quarts of milk for
$1.57 and a flat of eggs for $2.15.
35 YEARS AGO
May 13, 1971 - Barbara Lamport was chosen
Queen of South Huron District High School at the
annual At Home Dance Friday night.
45YEARS AGO
May 13, 1961 - The Ausable Conservation
Authority has recommended that construction of a
bypass ditch around Hensall be accepted as a flood
control scheme.
The Salvation Army will receive a gift of over
$4,000 from the estate of a William Foster who
died in 1954.
Jack Fulcher, area census commissioner
addressed members of Trivitt Memorial Guild on
the forthcoming census take.
Over 350 persons filled Clinton Legion Hall to
capacity to hear Lester B. Pearson speak to the
Huron Liberal Association.
50YEARS AGO
May 14, 1956 - Uel J. Schroeder, a former SDHS
student was one of three RCMP Constables cited for
bravery in the gun -battle capture of four armed
bank bandits in New Westminster, British
Columbia.
Calvin Fahner of Crediton was one of 27 student
ministers who graduated from Toronto Bible
College, Friday.
Parents of more than 90 boys and girls in town
have expressed a desire to have their children play
in a junior band, Cecil Wilson chairman of the spe-
cial band committee, announced Wednesday.
60YEARS AGO
May 12, 1946 - A memorial baptismal fount in
honour of the late Mr. and Mrs. William D. Weekes,
presented by their son Frank was unveiled in
Caven Presbyterian Church on Sunday.
The Huron -Perth baseball league will resume
operations in the OBA after a war -time absence of
several years.
85 YEARS AGO
May 13, 1921 - Mr. Sam Wein of Crediton has
sold out his barber shop to Emmerson Wenzel of
Kitchener who takes possession in August.
Mr. M.W. Schenk of Stratford has opened a new
confectionery, grocery and bake shop in
Dashwood.
The Exeter bowling club will open their new
clubhouse with a bowling tournament on May 24.
I I OYEARS AGO
May 14, 1896 - R.S. Ford and Company, mer-
chants in Woodham are advertising new men's
suits in tweed and worsteds from $9.50 to $23 and
suits for youths at $3.50 and for boys at $1.50.
Usborne council has contracted with H. Bowman
to furnish a road machine, one man and one team
of horses for $7 per day.
The Exeter public school board has appointed a
committee to visit the school on the last Wednesday
of each month to inquire of the teachers and care-
taker concerning the conduct and conversation of
the pupils, both during school hours and on their
way to and from school, to speak words of caution
and reprimand when such shall be found neces-
sary.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
It can begin with the simplest of gestures, a gift of
time, energy, and commitment. Something precious
that grows stronger with every hand that touches it,
and grows across communities, and through the very
fabric of a nation, and begins once again with the sim-
plest of gestures. To Canada's 6.5 million
volunteers... thanks!
Adults Trade Fair & Information Expo:
Less than a month left until the trade fair. June 7 at
the Rec. Centre 94 Victoria Street Exeter ON. This
exciting event goes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Good food,
food samples, and exciting entertainment to keep you
entertained for the day. Around 50 vendors will be in
attendance with lots of new ideas and information for
you. You will have a chance to talk to Jay Campbell, A
Channel Weather Expert. For more information about
general information get in touch with: Jim Bearss 235-
0310 x 239 or Donna Clarke at 228-6800 and for volun-
teer information contact Ann Wernham at 235-1969
If you are looking for casual, part-time work, please
keep reading... Welcome Wagon is expanding in the
Exeter area. If you or anyone you know would like to
be an ambassador for your community, why not consid-
er joining Faye Van Oss as she welcomes newcomers to
town, congratulate new parents on the birth of their
babies as well as grandparents, congratulate new
brides and welcome new businesses and professionals
into the Exeter and surrounding area. If you love meet-
ing people, want to have lots of fun and work the hours
of your choice as well as be a part of an award winning
team, please email your resume to Laurie Cappe, Area
Manger at lcappe@sympatico.ca or Fax (519) 426-
2387. www.welcomewagon.ca
Centralia United Church Plant Sale:
All plants are grown and supplied by Huron Ridge
Acres in Zurich. To order your plants, please call:
Faye Skinner at 229-6304 or Mary Peterson at 228-
6992. Make your cheque payable to Centralia United
Church. We have New Guinea Impatiens hanging bas-
kets in red, pink or purple. We have Trailing Petunia
Hanging Baskets in red, pink, purple or blue or lovely
Patio Planters All plants will be available at Centralia
United Church during the Yard Sale on Sat., May 27
from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
Dining For Seniors:
The winner of the free dinner for the month of May is
Audrey Bentley. If you plan to attend this great food
event, contact Faye Skinner, Town & Country Support
Services a week ahead of your planned day. Enjoy your
meal Audrey.
Special Day in Centralia:
Centralia United Church Women are sponsoring their
Annual Yard & Bake Sale on Sat., May 27 from 8 a.m.
to 12 noon. Lots of good homemade baking, household
and hard -to -find items are available for you to pur-
chase. Tell your friends to come to the Centralia United
Church grounds on Victoria Street, Centralia. For more
information contact: Dave Elliott 228-6235.
Life After Death:
VON Palliative Volunteer Program is sponsoring a
monthly Bereavement Support Program for Widows
and Widowers. You can spend precious time with oth-
ers who are learning to live and cope after the death of
a spouse. Come to the Exeter United Church on
the last Monday of the month, beginning May 29 7
p.m. — 9 p.m. For more information contact Kim @
235-2510
The 6 Pieces of the Retirement Puzzle:
That will lead to a fulfilling retirement: Health,
Marriage & Family, Friends, Moving, Work and
Money.
If you are thinking of retiring, planning your
retirement or already retired — this workshop is Jim
for you!
Presented by: Jen Denys - The Right Path
Consulting Group and Paul Cuifo of Clarica-Godbolt,
Cuifo Insurance & Financial. Will be held on Thurs.,
June 15 upstairs at Hansen's Independent Grocer,
Exeter and reserve your spot today by calling:
519.235.2740. Two sessions to choose from: 2 — 4 p.m.
or 7 — 9 p.m. Door prizes and refreshments.
Canadian —Grown Food the Safest Ever:
Canadian -grown food is arguably the safest it has
ever been yet consumers are more concerned than
ever. Canadians are thinking more about longevity and
quality of life than they have at any other time.
Research has been done in the area of the economics of
food safety and quality, including consumer perceptions
of food related risks.
"Food Consumers -What are they
Thinking?"
• The average Canadian spends less than 11 percent
of his/her disposable income on food — the third lowest
in the developed world. Consumers do not want to
spend more on food, despite rapidly rising incomes.
• Technology, which was once looked to as the
answer to everything, is now seen as the cause of many
food related risks.
• Canadians have a high level of confidence in their
food, higher than the Europeans or Americans have in
theirs.
• There are several underlying concerns about food
safety, which stem from outbreaks such as avian
influenza and BSE.
• Consumers deal with their concerns by their choice
of grocery store, choosing to buy known brands, and
buying direct from producers. Some simply decide to
pay a higher price for organic because they assume
there is nothing to worry about. They want quality,
which they associate with freshness, nutrition, food
safety and taste.
• Most consumers are uneasy about the use of tech-
nology in food production. There must be a benefit/risk
trade-off. They definitely do not want a high risk, low
benefit use of technology.
• Beef is good when it is grown normally, but not if it
is started in a test tube, which is possible now. Many
say they would rather buy locally because they want to
support local farmers; local products are seen as envi-
ronmentally friendlier (fewer food miles) and wish to
reduce imports.
• The question remains, however, what is local? Is it
within the country, Southern Ontario, Ontario or even
Canada?
• Many consumers, especially in large urban centers,
are very uneasy about animal welfare. Many people
deal with these types of concerns simply by not thinking
about them. They trust certain brand names, such as
"Prime". They do not associate beef with baby calves'.
Unfortunately, many consumers know very little about
how food is produced and have an idyllic idea about
farms.
• What are the implications and challenges of this
type of research? Consumers' views on food can be
very complex. Farmers must take their views seriously
and need to engage with consumers as customers and
try to influence what they buy. However the real chal-
lenge for farmers is to predict what consumers will
want in 10 or 15 years. If farmers can figure that out,
they must make sure they have it available for con-
sumers. Spencer Henderson, Professor in the
Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource
Economics U of G
Be Heart Smart:AreYou Heart Smart?
While the prevalence of heart disease continues to
grow, maintaining a healthy heart is still your best
weapon against Canada's number one Killer. By incor-
porating small lifestyle changes into your diet, exercise
regime and stress management practices, you make a
big difference to your heart:
1. Eat Your Way to a Healthy Heart:
You don't need to revamp your diet overnight, but
start considering more heart healthy choices. A heart
smart diet is rich in "good" unsaturated fats. A simple
way to decrease saturated and trans fats is to replace
spreads such as butter and hard margarines with soft,
non -hydrogenated margarines that are low in saturat-
ed fats and trans fat-free.
2. Get on Your Feet and Get Active:
Physical activity is a key factor in the
improvement of heart health and quality of
life. It can also help reduce your risk of heart
disease, stroke and obesity. Try adding a
brisk walk to your daily routine — it's simple to
do, you don't need any special equipment and
you can do it year round. Brisk walking is a
great form of exercise as it increases your
heart rate and gives you a solid workout. On
Bearss rainy or snowy days don't skip your walk, just
ti move it inside and take a few laps around the
' mall or your office building.
3. Relax Your Way to a Less Stressful Day:
Many factors can lead to stress in our lives, including
a busy lifestyle and pressures at home or work. To
combat stressful days try taking a five-minute relax-
ation break. Simply close your eyes, listen to soft music
and focus on deep breathing or, take a humor break —
read one of your favorite jokes or share an amusing
story with a co-worker or family member. Remember
one of the best ways to keep your perspective is to have
pictures of special people close by, to remind you of
what's really important.
For more information about heart health, visit
www.becel.ca. You can sign up for the Heart Healthy
Living e -newsletter that delivers tips on nutrition, exer-
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