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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-12-19, Page 5Wednesday, December 19, 2007 Times—Advocate 5 I OYEARS AGO December 10, 1997 - Pat Meidinger has resigned as organist of the St. Boniface Parish in Zurich. First prize in the family catego- ry in Saturday's Santa Claus parade in Lucan was won by Maguire's Custom Farm Equipment. 20YEARS AGO December 16, 1987 - Tuckersmith township Reeve Bob Bell reached the apex of his career as a municipal official when he was acclaimed as Huron County warden on December 8. Bell, who farms at R.R. 2, Kippen was first elected as Tuckersmith councillor in 1974. Triplet Holstein calves arrived recently at the Whalen Corners area farm of Harry and Shirley Damen. The South Huron Gospel Singers under the direc- tion of Al DeHaan entertained at the Christmas party at Queensway Nursing Home in Hensall. Members are Peter Visscher, Herman Van Wieren, Harry Klungel, Bert Visscher, Joh Branderborst Jr., Allan Van Der Laan, Peter Boersma, Herb Verbeek, Bill Bailey, Klass Van Wieren and Joe De Weerd. 30YEARS AGO December 15, 1977 - A woman who advocates the use of prayer for success and happiness, and a man who stresses physical conditioning for the same purpose were honoured as Exeter's citizens of the year. The recipients named at council's annual dinner for the community's appointed officials were Gwynn Whilsmith and Ron Bogart. Also honoured was Eric Carscadden who will retire at the end of January after serving the town for 29 years as assessor, tax collector and then clerk -treasurer. Mrs. Aileen Ravelle, an employee of the Grand Bend Post Office retired Tuesday after 14 years of service. 45 YEARS AGO December 15, 1962 - James A. Rader, son of Mrs. Jessie Rader of R.R. 1, Hay has been awarded the Robert Stewart bursary, valued at $250 for study at OAC in Guelph. Exeter town council has agreed to invest up to $3,000 in the development of low-lying park land in the north-east corner of Riverview Park. Opinion Forum News ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME December 9, 1962 - The annual turkey rolls are being staged and so far 24 of the birds have been won. In the women's bowling league, Mary Goodwin and Alice Arthur won for high triples and Doreen Prance and Audrey Fairbairn won birds for their high singles. 50YEARS AGO December 9, 1957 - Retiring clerk -treasurer F.W. Morlock was presented with a chair recently by municipal officials of Stephen township. Ervin Ratz, R.R. 3, Dashwood won the $150 draw in Exeter Businessmen's Association Christmas jackpot Saturday night. His ticket was drawn by Constable John Cowan. A.J. Sweitzer has won first prize in the home dec- oration contest sponsored by Exeter council. Other winners were J.W. Weber and Allen Fraser. 60YEARS AGO December 8, 1947 - Provincial Constable John Ferguson has received a new police cruiser equipped with a two-way radio. Santa Claus arrived at RCAF Centralia by air Saturday and was greeted by the entire personnel. Monday was the heaviest day of Christmas mail when 46 bags arrived at the Exeter Post Office on the morning train. Mr. Gerald Lawson has just completed a course in horology or watch making at the rehabilitation school in Toronto. Lucan's new water system, a $100,000 project was put into operation Thursday when Reeve Harold Culbert turned on the main valve. Six of Exeter's new wartime houses are now ready for occupancy. There was skating at the arena on Saturday for the youngsters. It was the first and only skating so far this season. 75 YEARS AGO December 8, 1932 - While Mr. Frank Taylor was operating a shaper at the Ross -Taylor planing mill on Tuesday afternoon, in some manner his hand came in contact with the knives and as a result lost part of the ring finger on his right hand. Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss ADULT ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR 1 will hold Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all year — Charles Dickens The problem with jogging is that the human knee never anticipated the invention of concrete — Red Green NewYear's Eve: If you don't want to dance and party, consid- er playing euchre at the Exeter Masonic Hall on New Year's Eve. A happy gathering is planned and for more information and tickets contact June at 235-2194. Celebrate New Year's Eve at the Royal Canadian Legion RE Pooley Branch #167 Exeter. Time for this fun evening is 8:30 p.m. to Jim Be 1 a.m. Dance to the music of "Chris and the Boys." You get lunch and "taxi" for $30 per person for $50 per couple. Two hundred tickets only and for more information, contact the Legion at 235-2962 or Sharon at 235-1299 or 235-2696. New Year's Eve Old Tyme Country Dance, featuring `Rural Roots' at the K -W Community Centre When: 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. Exeter Seniors The Exeter Seniors' January meeting will be the sec- ond Tuesday on Jan., 8, 2008. Partners in Learning Partners in Learning is proud to continue sponsoring the Drum Circle, which meets every Friday afternoon at the Grand Bend Youth Centre the enthusiasm of the par- ticipants was evident when they recently visited the Bluewater Rest Home in Zurich and shared their talents with the residents. They included everyone there by dis- tributing shakers, cymbals and drums and "drummed for the sake of drumming" The smiles and laughter were the rewards of the day! Our first Open House in the New Year is scheduled for Jan. 16, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Southcott Pines Clubhouse. You will have the opportunity to meet the moderators and share their enthusiasm for the 10 -week winter courses which commence Jan. 23, 2008; Course 1 Mysteries of Life, Reality and Fiction... Moderator: Sheelagh Riggin, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. — Noon, Course 2, From Distant Shores... Moderators: Joan Love, Reginald Finkbeiner, Wednesdays, 2 — 4 p.m. Course 3, Socrates Cafe... Moderator: to be announced Wednesdays, 7 — 9 p.m. Jan. 30, Feb. 13 & 27, Mar. 12 & 26. We thank you, the public for making "Partners in Learning" a continued success here in Grand Bend and look forward to seeing you in the New Year! For more information, call 238-8800, 238-8759, 238-6927. Have a very Merry Christmas and all the best in 2008! Planning, don't be a turkey: Serve festive foods safely! Planning holiday celebrations with family and friends? Take this refresher on food safety to ensure a good time is had by all. Don't set up a food table or buffet over sev- eral hours. A bacterium grows rapidly at room tempera- ture, so keep cooked foods hot in the oven or cold food in the fridge. Replenish buffets a little at a time. Turkey Tips Experts offer the following food safety tips from Healthy0ntario.com: • Store raw poultry on the bottom shelf of the fridge, so it doesn't drip onto other food. • If frozen, thaw the bird completely in the refrigerator. Remove all packaging, giblets and neck. • Always clean the countertops, chopping boards, dish- es and utensils thoroughly with soap and hot water after contact with raw poultry. • Cook turkey following accurate guidelines based on weight. • The turkey is cooked when: the thermometer in the thickest part of the breast or thigh has reached 85C or 185F. There is no pink meat when you cut through the thickest part and juices run clear when you pierce the turkey or press the thigh. AMD affects vision of a million of us! Eighty per cent of Canadians are unaware that AMD (age-related macular degeneration) is the leading cause of significant vision loss in Canada, according to a recent survey conducted by Harris/Decima on behalf of CNIB. Further, the vast majority of the population — more than 75 per cent - isn't familiar with AMD, a devastating eye disease that affects one million Canadians. The sur- vey also showed that even among those who thought they were familiar with the disease, a quarter could not correctly identify it affects the eyes. Ironically, with early diagnosis and new treatment available, the devastating disease can be treated and in some cases reversed. "People over 50 are at a greater risk for AMD but that doesn't mean it is a natural part of aging," said Dr. David T Wong, associate professor of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Faculty of medi- cine. "AMD is a medical condition that can be treated if we diagnose it early enough. It's important to help reduce their risk of serious vision loss." There are lifestyle changes that can help to reduce the risk of developing AMD later in life, such as quitting smoking, eating a balanced diet, and getting regular eye exams. Canadians should be aware that organizations such as CNIB exist to help people gain their quality of life with vision loss. Did you know? What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, wind- shield wipers, laser printers all have in common? All were invented by women. In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mat- tress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrases "good night, sleep tight." have learned... That when you're in love, it shows. That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day. That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world. That being kind is more important than being right. That you should never say no to a gift from a child. That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with. That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand. That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult. That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for. That money doesn't buy class. That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular. That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved. That to ignore the facts does not change the facts. That love, not time, heals all wounds. That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile. That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them. That life is tough, but I'm tougher. That opportunities are never lost someone will take the ones you miss. That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere. That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away. That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them. That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life. That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climb- ing it. Contributed by Bill Tinney Doctor Bloom, who was known for miraculous cures for arthritis, had a room full of people when a little old lady, completely bent over in half, shuffled in slowly, leaning on her cane. When her turn came she went into the doctor's office and amazingly emerged within half an hour walking completely erect with her head held high. A woman in the waiting room who had seen all this walked up to the little old lady and said, "It's a miracle! You walked in bent in half and now you're walking erect. What did the doctor do?" She answered, "Miracle, shmiracle. He gave me a longer cane." A Woman called her doctor in a panic. Her son had swallowed a dime and she wanted to know if she should bring the boy in to be seen. "I don't think that would be necessary," he calmly replied. "Just watch him for any change." arss Remember, during this festive season, if you drink don't drive! Give your designated driver friend your keys mor take a cab.