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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-10-03, Page 5Wednesday, October 3, 2007 Times—Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News 1 OYEARS AGO October 8, 1997 -Grand Bend council has decided to leave it up to the voters on whether or not the village should make a go with a permanent charity casino. The casino question will be on the Nov. 10 election ballot. South Huron Hospital held a retirement party for Alex Meikle and Audrey Pooley on Monday. Meikle was director of mainte- nance for 41 years at the hospital and Pooley started at the hospital in 1959 in obstetrics until she gradually built her way up to acting director. 20YEARS AGO October 7, 1987 - Mayor Bruce Shaw was wel- comed back to Exeter council Monday night, after a leave of absence of six weeks and in his report has some bad news and good news. The bad news was the Exeter Villa application for addi- tional beds for the nursing home was turned down, and the good news was owner Tom Kanamphuza's decision to go ahead with a resi- dence addition for 26 beds. At the same time Shaw said this year's building permits total has reached the six million dollar mark, the highest figure since 1982. The Moncur Scholarships awarded to the two top students at SHDHS were presented to Ruth Ann Essery and David Dougall. 40YEARS AGO October 12, 1967 - The Ontario Development Corporation has announced that a second indus- try has been obtained for Centralia Industrial Park. The base workshop will be occupied by A.H. Carter Engineering of Tamworth, England. The company manufactures car carriers (the type used for transporting new cars) and has been suc- cessfully established in this field for a number of years. Between 50 and and 60 people are expect- ed to be employed. Despite the weather, a change of location, a delayed start and the fact some SHDHS students had to catch buses before they could get to see the Centennial Caravan, the attraction was still seen by 8,296 people in Exeter, Tuesday. 50YEARS AGO October 10, 1957 - Provincial Police Constable Charles Salter, formerly of Exeter, after 10 years with the Wingham detachment has been trans- ferred to the Kitchener OPP detachment. South Huron District High School graduates have won a record $3,200 in awards this year, the largest amount received by a graduating class in the school's history. Myrland Smith, 19 years of age who operates a beauty salon in Exeter was chosen Harvest Queen at Exeter Kinsmen's Harvest Jubilee Friday night. 55 YEARS AGO October 3, 1952 - A second year of high school night classes will begin Nov. 13. Principal of the high school, H.L. Sturgis was elected chairman of the night school executive. Norma Wilson is secre- tary and Jack Doerr is treasurer. Close to $350,000 worth of construction has taken place in Exeter. Included in the figure are the $250,000 South Huron Hospital and $60,000 in arena renovations. 65 YEARS AGO October 4, 1942 - There are 180 women sta- tioned at the new $1,500,000 SFTS at Centralia, referred to as the "last word in flying schools". The first flying fatality at the Centralia Airport, in the future to be known as No. 9, SFTS Exeter, took place Thursday morning, October 1 when LAC John Jacob Birky, a student pilot from Valparaiso, Indianna, died from injuries received in a crash about 11 p.m. Wednesday evening. By order -in -council the Federal Government has declared that only six statutory holidays should be observed by employers for the duration of the war. Everything is in readiness for the Third Victory Loan opening on October 13. The Huron County quota has been set at $1,900,000. Jack Kestle is one of a group of UWO students who left London Saturday to help with the harvest in Saskatchewan. 90YEARS AGO October 2, 1917 - Mr. J.A. Stewart this week sold his house on Main street occupied by N. Sheere to Mrs. Gambrill. ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss SENIORSCORRESPONDENT A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you're in deep water. How come it takes so little time for a child who is afraid of the dark to become a teenager who wants to stay out all night? Nothing changes your priorities faster than intestinal flu! Come Celebrate! Diabetes Education Centre and Clinical Nutrition South Huron Hospital Association invite you to their Open House. Please consider joining them on Tues., Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. —1 p.m. They have moved their offices to a fresh new space on the lower floor of the hospital, Room B117, across from the Boardroom. Come and see, enjoy refreshment and enter the draw for door prizes! Everyone is welcome. South Huron Hospital Aux. Fall Rummage Sale: Oct. 17 and 18 at South Huron Recreation Centre will be open for drop-off articles Tues., Oct. 16, and town -wide pick up Wed., Oct. 17. Sale hours are Wednesday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Thursday 9.30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Auction will be held on Thurs.,Oct. 18 10.30 a.m. Volunteers welcome and needed. For further info call 235-0780. Health Awareness Information Sessions: To be held at the North Street United Church, 56 North Street, Goderich Ontario 7 p.m — 8:30 p.m. Learn how to stay healthy in your commu- nity! Oct. 29 Traveling with Diabetes. Tips to ensure safe travel. Let's talk about vaccinations, time zones and carrying your diabetes supplies! What are your traveling questions for the panel of experts? Jen Denys, B.A., CHRP, CPC. The Right Path Consulting Group is hosting interesting workshops; Phone - 294-6345 Fax - 519-294-0061, Website: www.rightpathconsulting.com "Helping People Find the Right Path." Carpet Bowling is starting at the Exeter Lions Youth Centre, 125 John Street West, Exeter on Mon., Oct. 1. All men and women are invited to come out on Monday or Friday morning at 9 a.m.. For more information, please contact Peter McFalls at 235-0368. Remember: The Exeter and Area Alzheimer Support Group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month in the after- noon 1- 2:30 p.m. at the Exeter Town Hall. Facilitator is Cher McGlynn. Did you know there is an estimated 1,100 people in Huron County affected by Alzheimer's disease and their fami- lies? Fall Health Fair: Plan to attend a Fall Health Fair in October, on Sat. 13 & Sun. 14th at the Shakespeare & District Optimist Hall, 3976 Galt Street, Shakespeare Ontario. Check out the cooking demos, hemp products and many more vendors with prod- ucts and services for you to view and participate in. Craft Sale at the Caven Presbyterian Church, 68 Main Street South, Exeter on Sat., Oct. 13 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.. Tea room, Bake table and crafts plus new vendors. Bring a friend. Shuffleboard: Shuffleboard is starting again at `Upstairs at the Legion', Exeter shuffle will be played every Tuesday and Wednesday starting at 1 pm. Information Regarding Referendum on Electoral Reform: Voters would be electing 90 MPPs on election -day, and then 39 MPP's would be elected from the party lists, based on each party's share of the total party vote. The party would have to meet a minimum threshold of three per cent of all bal- lots cast to be eligible. Proponents of the MMP system say election results would better reflect the wishes of voters. The current system, when it elects a majority government, often elects parties without a majority of voter support. Smaller or marginal parties usually receive less than their fair share of seats. Under the MMP system, voters would be able to vote for their preferred local candidate and support a separate provin- cial party. Those opposed to the MMP system say the current system often elects majority governments without the support of the majority of voters. Opponents of the MMP system say propor- tional representation systems often result in unstable minority or coalition governments. They also claim ridings would be larger giving the electorate less access to their elected repre- sentatives. Ontario voters currently elect 107 MPP's to the Provincial Legislature. If approved and implemented, the MMP system would see the election of 90 members, requiring a re -align- ment of electoral boundaries, creating larger ridings. For more information, pick up a pamphlet `Referendum Ontario' at the office of Municipality of South Huron. Things to do in the Garden this Month Prepare and seed new lawn, divide perennials, plant ever- greens, fertilize lawn, air dry onions for storage, renovate perennial border, plant daffodil and tulip bulbs and harvest grapes after first frost. All about Apples! The average person eats 50 — 60 apples a year, that's about 19 pounds. Thirsty? Eat an apple. More than 50 per cent of total weight of an apple is water. It takes about five years for an apple tree with grafted branch- es to produce fruit. An apple pie contains about two pounds of apples. If ' an apple a day keeps the doctor away," are two better for you? Scientists believe that eating two apples or drinking two glasses of apple juice a day helps to improve your memory and keep your brain sharp. A message every adult should read, because children are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say: When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life. When you thought I wasn't looking, I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt but it's all right to cry. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be. When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive per- son when I grow up. When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and want- ed to say, "Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking." Contributed by Karen Stanlake Here is a question not often posed: are `Organics' a good thing? The organics movement began as farmers opted out of industrial food production to provide consumers with healthi- er produce. The ideals were anti -corporate and pro -environ- ment. Today, however, 'Organics' have become an industrial commodity, so are `Organics' in fact still organic? Jim Be arss Scholarship a fitting tribute Friday evening, Oct. 5, will be the 2007 South Huron District High School Commencement. As always, this year's crop of graduates will receive diplomas and awards, watched by proud families and friends and there will be the usual lengthy assortment of scholarships awarded to the most outstanding students. Because of some extraordinary generosity of a former South Huron teacher, a 2007 female graduate will be given the Lauretta Siegner Memorial Scholarship, worth $5,000. Many people who read this newspaper will still remember "Miss Siegner" teaching physical education and history at South Huron. She coached many sport teams and brought all kinds of championship trophies to the school from the mid 1940s to 1973. She was also active in Girl Guides, the Lioness Club, church work and the Cancer Society and the town of Exeter named her a citizen of the year in 1988 for her community involvement. Lauretta died in 2004, but because she wanted to donate something to SHDHS, last year her family estab- lished this scholarship from her estate. They felt that Lauretta would have wanted it to be awarded to a girl who is entering a physical education, health or related field at university and one who has been active in school life and in sports. It is a fitting scholarship in memory of a woman who worked very hard and accomplished much for women's sports at South Huron District High School. We are fortu- nate to have had Lauretta Siegner and others like her in our community. PAT RowE, St. Joseph