The Times Advocate, 2007-10-31, Page 5Wednesday, October 31, 2007
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Opinion Forum News
I OYEARS AGO
October 29, 1997 - Huron
county OPP officers report at least
a dozen fake $20 bills appear
each week in the Exeter area.
Stephen Central School recent-
ly elected its student council.
They include president Aaron
Geiger, vice-president Jesse
Schroeder, secretary Krista Hodge
and treasurer Lindsay Barrett.
New members installed in the
Exeter Lions Club Wednesday night are Brent Gotts,
Leo Krahn, Terry Crawford and Paul Strupat.
20YEARS AGO
October 28, 1987 - The 1987 white bean crop,
expected to total between 2.4 and 2.5 million bags,
is the largest ever harvested in Ontario, and the first
to top the two million mark.
Ontario Bean Growers Marketing Board manager
Charles Broadwell said 2,251,918 bags are already
in the elevators, and another 10 percent is still to
come in.
Exeter Brewer's Retail Store manager Barry
Baynham recently received a plaque for high perfor-
mance standards for the local store during the com-
pany's 60th anniversary, Monday.
A new family clothing store, built in record time
on Exeter's Main street is ready for a Thursday
opening this week. The SAAN clothing store chain
has included Exeter in its entry into the
Southwestern Ontario markets among other similar
stores in Wingham, St. Marys and Listowel.
40YEARS AGO
October 26, 1967 - Exeter's business men debat-
ed at some length Monday the possibility of closing
stores for one full day per week rather than the half
day holiday they now take Wednesday afternoons.
Because merchants had not been informed that
store closing would be on the agenda of the meet-
ing.
No final decision was made in this regard, but
this will be done at a meeting called for November
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
7.
Exeter's three barber shops announced this week
that the price of hair cuts will be increased to $1.50,
effective November 1. The present cost is $1.25 for
regular hair cuts. The charge for brush cuts now at
$1.35 will be increased to $1.60. Children, under 12
years receive hair cuts for $1.25 under the new
rates.
The Zurich Lumber Kings have won the Huron -
Perth baseball league championship defeating St.
Marys in the finals. League president Bob Sadler
presented the trophy to Zurich manager George
Haggitt and captain Doug O'Brien.
50YEARS AGO
October 26, 1956 - Exeter Lion's club's annual
Halloween party slated for Wednesday night has
been cancelled because of the prevalence of the flu.
This is the first time in over a decade that the Lions
have not held the event.
Three times in the past eight years, in competition
against 37 other counties, Huron has taken the
Queen's Guineas awards for the best baby beef ani-
mal at the Royal Winter Fair.
55 YEARS AGO
October 27, 1952 - Celebrating the first anniver-
sary of the local branch, the Exeter Legion Auxiliary
had as guests members from Palmerston and Grand
Bend branches.
A new dry cleaning firm, "Mid -Town Cleaners"
announced this week that it will begin service to
Exeter and district immediately. The firm owned
and operated by Irvine Armstrong and Harold
Preszcator will offer temporary service until the new
plant is ready for operation.
The property at the corner of Main and Andrew
streets formerly belonging to Dr. William Sweet has
been sold to E. Lindenfield for $4,000.
65 YEARS AGO
October 28, 1942 - On Armistice Day, November
11, a dance is being held in the Exeter arena, the
net proceeds of which will be included in a good will
token to the stricken city of London, England,
recently damaged by German air raids.
Leavitt's Theatre hosted for three nights last week
the air force ladies at No. 9 SFTS at Centralia. The
picture shown was "They flew alone", the story of
Amy Mollison Johnston.
90YEARS AGO
October 28, 1917 - Nominated for the December
17 federal election in the South Huron riding are J.J.
Merner of Hay township and Thomas McMillan.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
SENIORS' CORRESPONDENT
Once upon a time there was a lion so ferocious that he
ate a bull. He felt so proud of himself, he roared loudly.
A hunter heard the roar and promptly shot the lion. The
moral of the story: If you are full of bull, keep your
mouth shut.
How can you avoid catching the flu?
According to Health Canada, there are two
important steps you can take to stay healthy
during flu season:
Get vaccinated. The annual flu vaccine is the
most effective weapon against this seasonal
bug. A single dose will give you immunity
against the flu for six months. For more infor-
mation contact your local health unit or your Jim Be
local health care provider.
Keep your hands clean. The flu virus is spread by
droplets sneezed out or coughed up by infected individu-
als. You can pick up these virus droplets on your hands
when you touch contaminated surfaces. Washing your
hands frequently and avoid touching you eyes, nose and
mouth can reduce your risk of infection. If you catch the
flu, you may be able to minimize your symptoms and
reduce the length of your illness by doing the following:
Drink lots of fluids. Water, juice or soups are good, but
avoid alcohol.
Sleep it off. Try to get as much rest as you can as
soon as your symptoms begin.
Talk to your doctor about trying an antiviral medica-
tion. These drugs are prescription only and are most
effective if you begin taking them within your first two
days of illness.
Flu Shot:
South Huron Hospital Association is running two free
community flu clinics on Wed., Nov. 7 and 8 from 3 to 7
p.m. in the hospital boardroom. Please enter through
the front of the hospital and follow the signs. No
appointments are necessary.
Included, there will be a free drive-thru vaccination
service to accommodate those with mobility problems
that restrict them going to regular clinics. The drive-
thru service will run on the same days and be by
appointment only. Please call Cheryl Pfaff, at 235-5153
to make an appointment or for more information.
Euchre
Euchre will be starting at the Exeter Oddfellows and
Rebekah Hall on the second and fourth Wednesdays of
each month until April, at 8 p.m. Ladies, please bring
lunch. Contact Bob and Helen Coates.
Christmas dinners
Exeter Seniors will be selling tickets for their upcom-
ing Christmas dinners and 2008 Memberships are also
due. The November meeting will be Tues., Nov. 6 at 6
pm.
Kirkton Woman's Institute is sponsoring Euchre
games for the next few months. The first game will be
held at the Kirkton Woodham Community Centre on
Thurs., Nov. 8 starting at 10 a.m. Eleanor Williams has
promised me that the lunch will be great and you will
have fun.
Mark your calendar for Tues., Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.
"Turning Sorrow into Gifts" will be presented by
Motivational Speaker, Audrey Stringer. Palliative and
bereavement support counselor, author of "Get over It!
Surviving Grief to Live Again" As an inspirational speak-
er, Audrey will inspire you, tickle your funny bone, re-
energize and motivate you to pursue your dreams and
goals.
This exciting event will take place at the Mackay
Centre for Senior's at Goderich, on Wed., Nov. 7,
upstairs in the auditorium. For more information, con-
tact: 524-6660.
Yuletide Euchreama: Mark your day -timer for the
annual Lucan Seniors Sunshine Club Yuletide
Euchreama on Thurs., Nov. 15 at the Lucan Community
Centre. Lunch is provided, `Share the Wealth,' `Pot of
Gold' prizes.
Riverview Estates, Exeter Ontario is holding their
annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Sat., Nov. 3.
Free admission and the times are from 9 a.m. to 12
noon. Turn at the Beer Store and proceed east down
George Street and follow the signs.
Bus Tour
Marion Foster is hosting an overnight bus tour to the
Niagara Festival of Lights, Dec. 5 and 6. As well as
viewing the spectacular seasonal lighting displays, the
group will attend three concerts by well known enter-
tainers --Charley Pride, Charlie Prose, and Daniel
O'DonnellMary Duff. Accommodation and some meals
are also included. For further information, please con-
tact Ellison Travel and Tours Ltd. in Exeter 235-2000.
"Vibrant Virtuoso:"
Mabel Stanlake presented me with a Farmer's
Collection of Prose and Poetry by Harry A. Schroeder.
I hope you enjoy this poem.
As I hoed potatoes, I was entertained
A Song bird on a post by a field of grain,
I didn't dance and it didn't shake
Its' heart felt spirit gave my soul a break.
No introduction as a celebrity
From Massey Hall or coloured T.V,
No candelabrum or a back-up crew
Solo it caroled proud and true
I stopped my tedious task for a while
Listened...Then I started to smile,
No King shared more wealth from his vast domain
Than this vibrant bird by this field of grain;
I was its' only audience I could see
Still, others may have enjoyed its melody,
Mice, insects, or a snake in the grass
Our professional entertainer was real first class.
Singing from its' soul, no bottom line blues
Or a deep impression from our T.V. news
An oasis in a desert of strain
Thanking God for life, summer, sun and rain.
Say that I am silly, most still will agree
Have you ever been as richly blessed as me?
On congested highways, racing along
"No thank you"! I'll enjoy Nature's Song.
"Food for a Barn Raising"
You think your grocery bill is high, try the cost of
your food for "Food for a Barn Raising" Here is a list as I
found it:
115 lemon pies
500 fat cakes (doughnuts)
15 large cakes
Three gallons of applesauce
Three gallons rice pudding
16 chickens
Three hams
50 pounds roast beef
300 light rolls
16 loaves bread
Red beet pickle and pickled eggs, cucumber pickle
Six pounds dried prunes, stewed
One large crock stewed raisins
Five gallon stone jar white potatoes and the same
amount of sweet potatoes
Enough food for 175 men Info from Mennonite
Community Cookbook
Drum Circles
Here is information from Puck Merkies — the co -coor-
dinator of the Grand Bend Drum Circle. The Drum
Circle entertained recently at the Bluewater Rest Home.
It was fantastic not only for the residents, but also for
the Drum Circle members. It did us a lot of good. The
response of the residents was phenomenal. They shook
their shakers and cymbals, etc. with gusto! One gentle-
man was given an extra drum I brought along and he
took to it like a duck to water! He drummed right along
with us the whole time. You should have seen the smiles
on their faces! We explained to them that we are not a
performance group, but just drum for the sake of drum-
ming group and spontaneously, so...if they messed
things up, so could we... And we laughed a lot together.
They took pictures as well. A staff member was partici-
pating too in the end. She also intends to get some
drums now for the residents to use. We were treated to
cookies and refreshments afterwards, and were invited
to come again!
We will!! Next time the setting will be in a full circle,
including the residents. Grand Bend and area can be
proud of their sponsored Drum Circle.
The loaded min -van pulled in to the only remaining
campsite. Four children leaped from the vehicle and
began feverishly unloading gear and setting up the tent.
The boys rushed to gather firewood, while the girls and
their mother set up the camp stove and cooking utensils
A nearby camper marveled to the youngsters' father,
"That sir is some display of teamwork." The father
replies, "I have a system: no one goes to the bathroom
until the camp is set up."
Things you will never hear a man say:
Here honey, you use the remote.
Ooh, Antonio Banderos and Brad Pitt? That's one movie
I got to see!
While I'm up, can I get you anything?
Why don't you go to the mall with me and help me pick
out a pair of shoes?
Aw, forget Monday night football, let's watch Melrose
Place.
Hey, let me hold your purse while you try that on.
Speed vs.Accuracy
These days a lot of emphasis is put on doing things
quickly. Don't be fooled. Here is a list of situations
where accuracy is far more important than speed:
Eating fondue.
Pulling into a garage.
Performing a vasectomy.
Getting into a hammock.
Testifying.
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