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1 OYEARS AGO
September 10, 1997 - Lucan
lawyer and Ausable-Bayfield
Conservation Authority represen-
tative Bob Benner says he is
ready for the reeveship and filed
his reeve candidacy nomination
papers last week.
"From Farm to Table" was the ROSS
theme of Saturday's most success- HAUGH
ful Kirkton Fall Fair. BACK IN TIME
Dr. Linda Steele is an avid plate
collector who will be displaying some of her finest
china at the Royal Lambton County Museum
beginning in November. One of the most popular
sets of plates she will be displaying are those of
the Royal wedding of Charles and Diana.
Once again the Terry Fox run was a financial
success, raising $5,482 between Exeter, Lucan
and Zurich. Co-ordinator Jane Hundey said this
year was an "absolutely great turnout" with 47
participants in Exeter compared to only six a year
ago. There were 50 walkers in Lucan and about
40 participants in Zurich.
John Boyachek, associate pastor at Emmanuel
Baptist Church in Exeter was ordained Sunday at
a special service.
20YEARS AGO
September 16, 1987 -Two French -language
exchange students are seeing Canada through the
perspective of Huron County. David Perron from
France is visiting with Hubert Jacobs in Zurich
and Christophe Henrico from Belgium is staying
with Jennifer McGregor in Exeter. Both visitors
agreed that Canada was very different from their
homelands, and both have a hard time grasping
the amount of space and distance that Canada
encompasses. Christophe is aware that France is
18 times larger than Belgium, but notes that
France is quite small in comparison to Ontario.
The riding of Huron was part of the gigantic
sweep of Ontario's election by the Liberal party.
Agriculture Minister Jack Riddell, a member of
the Legislature for 14 years gained a total of
16,099 votes to chalk up his best performance
ever. Progressive Conservative Nico Peters was
second with 6,725 votes. Paul Klopp for the NDP
garnered 3,841 votes.
50YEARS AGO
September 14, 1957 - Fire destroyed the
Cromarty Feed Mill, damaging a nearby house
and threatened Cromarty Presbyterian Church,
Wednesday morning.
Wing Wong, an employee of Exeter Grill for the
past three years has purchased Wong's
Restaurant in Mitchell. He returned to his home-
land this summer to marry and brought his bride
back to Exeter in July.
Despite predictions and threats of rain, Exeter
Fall Fair had one of its largest crowds Thursday.
Gwen Spencer of Hensall was elected to the top
student position at South Huron District High
School. She is a Gold Cord Guide in the Guide
Company at Hensall.
55 YEARS AGO
September 12, 1952 - Robert N. Rowe, for 58
years in the furniture and undertaking business
died while working in his garden. He was nearing
his 90th birthday. In 1845 he disposed of his
business to grandson Robert Dinney.
65 YEARS AGO
September 14, 1942 - The ban on electrical
advertising signs and compulsory reduction in
street and window lighting went into effect
Sunday evening.
Householders are urged to economize on the
use of electricity so that power may be conserved
for the war industry.
At a special meeting of the Board of Education
Thursday evening it was decided to postpone the
opening of the Exeter High School until Monday,
Oct. 5. Many students are employed at Canadian
Canners and on farms.
90YEARS AGO
September 15, 1917 - Mr. W.G. Medd of
Winchelsea was among the prize winners in but-
ter at London Fair.
Mr. William Higgins of Usborne township has
disposed of his 100 acre farm, a little east of town
to Mr. Charles Godbolt of Winchelsea.
The new three cent Canadian postage stamp is
now in circulation. The stamp consists of an
engraved reproduction of Harris' well known
painting of the Fathers of Confederation.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
SENIORS' CORRESPONDENT
Coming Events:
The Lucan Public Library is pleased to present author
Terry Culbert on Mon., Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Lucan
library, 261 Main Street. Mr. Culbert will be reading from
his book "Terry Culbert's Lucan: Home of the Donnelly's."
Books will be available for sale. Refreshments
will be provided. Contact the Library at 227-4682
for more information.
Alzheimer Society Coffee Break 2007: Sept. 20
has been designated National Coffee Break Day
across Canada. The Alzheimer Society of Huron
County is asking for your support during this
year's Coffee Break Campaign.
There are many ways you can show your sup-
port including: 1. Planning to attend a Coffee Jim Be
Break Party and make a donation to the Society.
2. Consider hosting your own Coffee Break Party.
3. Participate in the "Donate a Buck Sign a Cup" cam-
paign at various locations throughout the County.
Coffee Break can be held on this date, Sept. 20 or any
day that suits your group. If you would like to receive a
host package, please give Alzheimer Society of Huron
County a call at 842-1482 or 1-800-561-5012.
Remember the Exeter and Area Support Group meets
the 2nd Thursday of every month in the afternoon 1 —
2:30 p.m. at the Exeter Town Hall. Facilitator is Cher
McGlynn.
Senior Housing: If you are interested in living or finding
out more information about the new proposed senior
apartment building, please let McCann Redi-Mix know at
(519) 237-3647.
Legion Fish Fry on Sun., Sept. 16 upstairs at the Legion
and entertainment by Li'l Audrey. Advanced tickets $12
or at the door $14. Contact: 235-1167 or Legion 235-
2962.
"Between the Fences" The Usbourne Townships History
Book, Supplementary Book is going on sale for $25. If you
have the first Usbourne History Book and need the second
one to complete the set, now is the time to buy it. It will
also make a great Christmas gift. Books are available at
the South Huron Municipal Office or from BM and Fern
Dougall. Call the Dougall's at 235-2407.
Letters to the Troops
Queensway Retirement residents are inviting you to par-
ticipate in their challenge. The residents would like to
collect and write 100 letters. Please consider writing a
letter or two and dropping the letters off at the retirement
home. Queenway will be sending out their package at the
end of September.
Crime Stoppers Presentation
Queensway Retirement is pleased to have police officer
Shawn McFalls to present on Crime Stoppers on Thurs.,
Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Julie
Grimminck, RPN Retirement Home Director 262-2830.
Riverview Estates is hosting a euchre party at their Rec.
Hall on Sat., Sept. 22. The cards start at 1 p.m. sharp.
Turn east at the Beer Store and proceed to end of road.
More Coming Events:
Make plans on September 18 — 22, 2007 — International
Plowing Match and Country Festival, Leeds- Grenville
County at Crosby, Ontario. Details available by visiting
www.ipm2007.ca
"Partners in Learning Open House" from 2 - 4 at
Southcott Pines Clubhouse on Wed., Sept. 12 -. Come
meet the moderators and hear them outline the three
exciting fall courses which include
"Lighthouses....Keepers of Valour!", "The Philosophy of
Anything", and "Socrates Cafe". Program starts at 2:15.
The following items were added to the Canadian Food
Inspection Agency (CFIA) website from July 30 - Aug. 26,
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/engliish/whatsnewe.shtml
1. MASTRO BRAND CASALINGO SALAMI may contain
Salmonella bacteria.
2. Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia cases confirmed in
Ontario.
3. Prosecution Bulletin — Inter -forest Ltd. Fined $20,000
for an Offense under the Plant Protection Act.
4. Los Angeles salad company baby carrots may contain
Shigella bacteria.
5. Undeclared milk in Ian's Batter Dipped Turkey
Sausage Dogs. White Sesame Seeds sold in bulk at cer-
tain retail outlets may contain Salmonella bacteria.
6. News Release - Changes to compensation Ppaid for
animals ordered destroyed.
7. Dec. 12 Deadline for Nutrition Labeling Compliance
for Small Manufacturers.
8. Recall of oysters from Hood Canal six growing area in
Washington state due to Vibriosis outbreak in USA.
9. Canada responds decisively to foot and mouth disease
in the United Kingdom.
10. No name french cut green beans may contain dan-
gerous bacteria.
11. Certain soft shell clams sold in southwestern New
Brunswick may contain paralytic shellfish toxin.
12. Certain sesame seeds sold at specific retail outlets
may contain Salmonella bacteria.
It is with great relief that we have a federal food watch-
dog looking out for the food we consume. Furthermore,
there has been a lot of news lately regarding recalls for
products imported from off -shore. It is very imperative we
buy locally produced food and other products. Please be
aware!
Note to all Drivers:
School is back and everyone has to be alert to the school
buses picking up children and traveling on Ontario
roads.
1. When you meet a stopped school bus that has
its red signal -lights flashing and the stop arm
extended you MUST stop 20 metres before reach-
ing the school bus, and shall not proceed until the
school bus moves or the signal lights have stopped
flashing. That's the law!
2. Also, when you are following a school bus that
arss is approaching a railway crossing, the bus is
required by law to STOP. Be prepared.
3. Remember by slowing down and STOPPING, you
could save the life of someone you love or the life that
someone else loves. What cost do you put on a late arrival
of your destination?
$185 -Million HousingAllowance Program
Launched by Province:
The Provincial Government is launching a new program
that will provide a monthly housing allowance to low-
income families struggling with housing affordability in
Ontario, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing John
Gerretsen announced recently.
Many of these families will be newly -arrived in Ontario,
struggling to make their way forward in our province,
and we want to offer them a helping hand, said Mr.
Gerretsen. "This initiative builds on our successful afford-
able housing strategies aimed at ensuring every Canadian
family has a safe, healthy, affordable place to call home.
The $185 -million Rental Opportunity for Ontario
Families, known as ROOF, will provide a housing
allowance of up to $100 per month to more than 27,000
low-income working families in the province, starting on
January 2008.
Eligible families must have at least one child under the
age of 18, have an Adjusted Family Income below
$20,000 per year, and pay more than 30 per cent of their
income on rent. Families must not be receiving rent sub-
sidy or social assistance.
Families can obtain an application for the ROOF pro-
gram by calling Toll Free 1-888-544-5101 or by signing
online at www.ontario.ca/ROOF.
"ROOF takes an innovative new approach to providing
housing assistance to low-income working families strug-
gling to find affordable housing," said Mr Gerredsen. "this
program will make a positive difference in the lives of
thousands of households that will directly benefit from
receiving an extra $100 per month.
Corn Smut: Growers Bane is Mexican Delicacy
Smut doesn't sound like something that you want in
your corn patch — anywhere in fact. But you might even
though it's a disease of the corn.
If you farm or have farmed, you've probably seen smut
popping out of your ears. Smut oozes from between the
husks, looking like corn kernels pumped up on steroids
and painted silvery grey. Soon, galls darken and burst
open to release powdery, olive brown spores. Not a pretty
sight to most corn growers.
But let's look at those puffy masses in another light.
They are fruiting bodies of a fungus, a repulsive thought
until you realize that mushrooms are also fruiting bodies
of a fungus. Corn smut has long been a delicacy in
Mexico.
Cuitlacoche, as it is called, is eaten boiled or fried, and
its poularity is beginning to spread northward. So we can
look upon corn smut either way: as a disease to fend off
or as a delicacy to cultivate.
When you eat the gall, you probably will enjoy them
more if you think of them as Mexican truffles or maize
mushrooms rather than smut. Associated press
Senior Exercises:
The doctor wants me to exercise more, so I have
invented weekly activities:
Monday: Beat around the bush, Jump to conclusions,
Climb the walls. Wade through the morning paper.
Tuesday: Drag my heels. Push my luck. Make mountains
out of mole hills. Hit the nail on the head.
Wednesday: Bend over backwards. Jump on the band
Wwagon. Run around in circles.
Thursday: Advise Prime Minister Harper & President
Bush on how to run their countries. Toot my own horn.
Pull out all the stops. Add fuel to the fire.
Friday: Open a can of worms. Put my foot in my mouth.
Start the ball rolling. Go over the edge.
Saturday: Pick up the pieces.
Sunday: Kneel in prayer. Bow my head in thanksgiving.
Uplift my hands in praise. Hug someone and encourage
them. WHAT A WORKOUT. IT'S TOO HOT TO WORK.
Contributed by Karen Stanlake