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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-11-07, Page 5Wednesday, November 7, 2007 Times—Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News I OYEARS AGO November 5, 1997 - The Grand Bend United Church celebrated 125 years as a congregation on October 25. They also celebrated 100 years of outdoor summer services and 70 years in the pre- sent structure. Doug Thompson has been given a Lucan Optimist Club life membership and Sue Pike was voted Optimist of the Year by fel- low members at the club's recent President's ban- quet. Harry Dougall of Usborne township is this year's recipient of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture award for outstanding contributions to agriculture and the community. 20YEARS AGO November 4, 1987 - The South Huron girls field hockey team won the WOSSA championship with a 1-0 win over St. Marys. October 27, 1987 will be etched forever in the memories of Exeter residents Ric and Susan Graham. That was the day they went with 200 ter- minally ill or severely disabled young people on a whirlwind one -day trip to Disney World in Florida. 30YEARS AGO November 3, 1977 - The first hockey game in the new South Huron Rec Centre was played Friday night between the Exeter junior Hawks and the Lucan Irish. OHA president Hugh McLean of London , a former referee dropped the first puck for the official face-off between the sticks of Hawks' coach Ron Bogart and Exeter's Mr. Hockey, Derry Boyle. Joan Ducharme of R.R. 2, Zurich has been appointed clerk -treasurer of Hay township. She replaces Wayne Horner, who has accepted a clerk - administrator position in St. Paul, Alberta. More than 375 persons were at a Saturday recep- tion honouring John Broadfoot of Brucefield as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ontario and IOOF. 45 YEARS AGO November 2, 1962 - Huron MPP Charles MacNaughton has received many congratulatory messages following his appointment last week as Ontario's Minister of Highways. This came just four years after he was re-elected to the Legislature in a by-election of 1958. Miss Alice Claypole, Mrs. M. Learn, Mrs. Don Graham and Mrs. R.C. Dinney attended the hospital convention at the Royal York hotel in Toronto. Members of all the Women's Institutes in South Huron had a small glimpse of the past when they attended a special meeting hosted by the Hurondale WI at the Exeter Legion Hall, Tuesday. One member from each of the visiting groups was dressed in clothes from "grandmother's time" and the stage was suitably set off with antique chairs, lamps, pic- tures and even a baby buggy. 50YEARS AGO November 3, 1957 - Elizabeth and Mary Knox, daughters of Rev. and Mrs. N.D. Knox won first prize by submitting the best essay on "The Queen and I" in a competition sponsored by a Toronto daily newspaper. They won a desk set containing a gold and scarlet licence plate used by a car in the royal procession. Exeter branch of the Canadian Legion will hold its annual Poppy Day in this district on Saturday, assisted by members of the Legion Auxiliary with past president Mrs. Gerald Lawson and president Mrs. Eugene Beaver. 60YEARS AGO November 5, 1947 - Mr. Harry Parsons who has been employed with the Exeter Times Advocate for several years leaves this week for Amherstburg. Anna Brock won the speaking contest at the South Huron Junior Farmers meeting on Wednesday evening. 85 YEARS AGO November 3, 1922 - Messrs. Wellington Johns, R.D. Welsh, S. Fitton and D. Russell are off to the Hay Swamp for their annual shooting outing. The Hoffman brothers, Clayton and Clarence of Zurich, who played hockey with the Exeter -Zurich team last winter will play hockey with Galt this com- ing season. The Hydro office has been moved to the building they recently purchased from Mr. P. Frayne. Mr. W. Sims has rented the building vacated by the Hydro Commission. ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss ADULT ACTIVITIES C0 -ORDINATOR Money will buy a fine dog, but only kindness will make him wag his tail. • Exeter Curling Club looking for Social curlers. Wednesday afternoon Buck & Does with Bucks only Friday afternoon. There is no commitment - pay as you go or $200 for the season, if you curl only one afternoon. Contact Ken Agnew 235-1358 for more information. • The Exeter Adult Day Centre is really in need of volunteer drivers for their Tuesday and Thursday programs. Individuals who clear our process will be trained and oriented to our site and working with the clients. Remember, you are also reimbursed for your mileage. If inter- ested, please contact Tammy Antaya at (519) 235-4600. Have time on your hands and look- ing for a very rewarding experience? Don't hesitate, contact us now. We would love to have you join our team. Library News: • Huron County Library in cooperation with the Huron County Health Unit will again be holding Food for Fines. You bring the food. We waive the fines. This event will run from Nov. 17 until Nov. 24. Pay your library fines and support the local food bank. Donations may be dropped off at the Exeter and Kirkton branches or at any Huron County library branch. • The book clubs continue to read a variety of books. The Evening Book Club is currently reading the `Russlander' by Sandra Birdsell while the Noon Book Club is reading `Pomegranate Soup' by Marsha Mehran. • A new literacy station has arrived at the branch. This is a computer for pre -readers to enhance literacy devel- opment. It has a colour coded keyboard and many pre- programmed features for the little ones. • Bus Tour, Thurs., Dec. 6. You will be entertained by going to the Acorn Theatre Wallaceburg, matinee 2 p.m. Christmas show, play entitled `Christmas at the Cabin', dinner theatre and bus pickups are in Lucan, and Exeter. Included is a Sarnia Christmas Lights to follow with a step -on host Contact Harry Hardy 519 227 4887 or 227 0444 E- mail harry@cruiseselloffs.com • Flu Shot: South Huron Hospital Association is run- ning 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 519-235-5153 to make an appointment or for more information. • 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. • 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. • New Year's Eve Old Tyme Country Dance, featuring `Rural Roots' at the KW Community Centre Dec. 31, 8 p.m. to midnight. Ticket includes a delicious buffet lunch and the proceeds go to the Kirkton-Woodham Pool. Advance tickets are available from Otterbein's Barber Shop 235-0559, Tasty -Nu bakery 236-4912, Jeff Miller 237-3424, Murray Armstrong 236-7746 or Kirkton Market 229-8923. Simple tips to help avoid deer collisions: With the deer population increasing across the coun- try, and living space for wildlife on the decline, the num- ber of incidents involving a deer jumping into the path of a car has been steadily on the rise. This is especially true from October through December when male deer activi- ty dramatically increases, resulting in a significant rise in the number of vehicle collisions. A deer can literally come out of nowhere, leaving only seconds to react. Even worse, the collision can result in significant property damage and even life-threatening situations. To stay safe, consider the following: • Watch the clock. Deer are most active from sunset to midnight, and during the hours just before and after sunrise, which are feeding times. • Watch your speed. It's not just the speed of the ani- mal that plays a factor — it's the speed of the vehicle. Think about it if you are driving your vehicle at a speed of over 60 miles per hour, you'll cover the length of a football field in the time it takes to change a CD. • Keep your eyes wide open. Deer don't run alone. If you see one, there are likely others nearby. • Don't swerve. If a deer is suddenly in front of you, sound your horn to frighten it away. Brake firmly, but stay in your lane. Serious crashes happen when drivers swerve to avoid a deer, only to hit other vehicles or lose control of their cars. • Wear your seatbelt. Most people injured in deer/car crashes were unbuckled at the time. • Deer are bigger and heavier than people may think. Fortunately, by staying alert and reacting appropriately, it's possible to avoid many collisions. Ontario Hospital Association to re- launch health campaign: The OHA will re -launch "Your Health Care — Be Involved". Province -wide patient safety tips cam- paign to signal its renewed commitment to patient safety and to help empower patients with making informed decisions about their health care. "Involving and communicating openly with patients, families and caregivers are essential to improving patient safety," said Hilary Short, presi- dent and CEO of the OHA. "These five easy -to - understand tips will help patients to make the most of every visit to their doctor, a hospital, or any health care provider." Originally launched in 2005, "Your Health Care — Be Involved" empowers patients and pro- motes better health outcomes by bringing the advice and expertise of health professionals together in five com- mon-sense patient tips. 1. Be involved in your health care. Speak up if you have questions or concerns about your care. 2. Tell a member of your health care team about your past illnesses and your current health condition. 3. Bring all your medicines or a completed written medicines list with you when you go to the hospital or to a medical appointment. 4. Tell a member of your health care team if you ever had an allergic or bad reaction to any medicine or food. 5. Make sure you know what to do when you go home from the hospital or from your medical appointment. As part of the re -launch of "Your Health Care — Be Involved" the OHA has designed a one page, bi-fold pamphlet for use in hospitals to facilitate ease of repro- duction and distribution to patients and their families. The pamphlet has been translated into 13 other lan- guages and is available on the OHA's website at www.oha.com Jim Be arss Police urge internet shoppers to follow website disclaimers Police are warning Internet Shoppers to be careful after two people were bilked out of thousands of dollars trying to buy vehicles on a phony EBay site. Chatham - Kent police said one man trying to purchase a motorcy- cle was instructed to send money by Western Union to an American address. Another purchaser sent $4,000 to buy a tractor. Neither received their goods. The Internet site was identical to the real EBay site. Police urge Internet buyers to always follow the disclaimer on web- sites for proper payment and never send money any- where other than the website. The Wooden Bowl: A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in- law, and four year old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing eyesight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the table- cloth. The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. "We must do something about grandfather," said the son. I've had enough of spilled milk, noisy eating and food on the floor. So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner of the room. There, grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner Since grandfather had bro- ken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl. When the family glanced in grandfather's direction, sometime he had a tear in his eye and he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food. The four-year-old watched it all in silence. One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweet- ly, "What are you making?" Just as sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up." The four- year-old smiled and went back to work. The words so struck the parents that they were speechless. The tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done. That evening the husband took grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some strange reason neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.