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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2008-03-19, Page 5Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Times—Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News I OYEARS AGO March 18, 1998 - Bridgette Roelands, a Grade 8 student at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is receiving the Provincial Ontario Catholic School Trustee Elementary School Award of Merit. ROSS Melanie Culbert of R.R. 2, HAUGH Hensall won the OFSSA 200m age BACK IN TIME 13/14 girls individual medley swimming title at Etobicoke on Thursday. Jack Triebner of Jack and Marg's Limited at the corner of highways 4 and 83 is retiring after 24 years in the same building. Don Beaston of Granton has been named Horseman of the Year and Jack Hardy of Lucan gets the Horse of the Year award for his five-year- old, Biddulph's Bad Boy. 20 YEARS AGO March 17, 1988 - The 1997 police report from Exeter chief Larry Hardy indicates large decreases in police charges. Break and enters were down from 25 to 20 and thefts reduced from 112 to 73 and mischief charges down from 81 to 69 from a year ago. 30YEARS AGO March 16, 1978 - Residents in the area stretch- ing from Windsor to Barrie sighted an unidenti- fied flying object at about the same time Monday night. Among those viewing the object was Mrs. Harry Hern of Usborne township. Tempers appeared to cool somewhat on the picket line staffed by striking workers of Fleck Manufacturing Ltd. of Huron Park, Wednesday, following two days of hectic action which saw two union leaders jailed and a volley of criticism fired at the OPP. Local union negotiator Fran Piercey said that most of the women employed at the Huron Park firm are paid $2.85 an hour as a starting rate and $3.25 an hour after two years of service. Some make $3.40. 45 YEARS AGO March 16, 1963 - Don Pullen of Granton, 1963 president of College Royal at the Ontario Agricultural and Veterinary Colleges at Guelph had the privilege of entertaining his mother, Mrs. M. Pullen and the Hon. W.A. Stewart, Ontario Minister of Agriculture who officiated at the open- ing ceremonies. Jim Hayter of Dashwood, received the most valuable player award at the completion of the Shamrock tournament in Lucan, Saturday. He scored seven goals for Zurich in their two games in "D" competition. Ross Wein of Crediton, a second year student at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph was declared the reserve grand champion Showman at the recent College Royal. 50YEARS AGO March 18, 1958 - Members of the Lucan pee wee hockey team along with coach Bill Smith flew to New York over the weekend and appeared on the Ed Sullivan television show, Sunday night. Over 800 people, the largest crowd in the Exeter arena this winter applauded the Exeter fig- ure skating Club's presentation, "Ice Follies of 1958" Saturday night. Fifty skaters took part. 60YEARS AGO March 17, 1948 - Mr. Gordon Cudmore was one of 250 from Canada to visit the 738 acre research farm of the Ralston Purina Company at Grey Summitt, Montana. The Huronia Male Choir announced its opening concert in Exeter on Tuesday. The choir, consist- ing of 28 young men from Exeter and district has been in rehearsal since November under the direction of Mrs. H.L. Sturgis. 85 YEARS AGO March 8, 1923 - The Young People's Guild of Caven Presbyterian Church visited Trivitt Memorial Parish Hall Friday evening of last week where they were treated to slides and an interest- ing address on Windsor Castle and Tower of London by Rev. Trumper. Kenneth Stanbury played a violin selection and a very pleasing duet was sung by Miss Weekes and Miss Hamilton. Mr. Roy Finkbeiner has purchased the garage business from Mr. Albert Morlock of Crediton. Mr. Morlock will remain in the old building and con- tinue on in the electric welding and repair work of this department. Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss Adult Activities Co-ordinator The only two things we do with greater frequency in later age are to urinate and attend funerals. Author Unknown Legion News March For something different to do, plan to go to the Legion on Saturdays for a Meat Draw. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Wings March 22 during the meat draw eat in or take out. Euchre; Men's Euchre will be held on March 26. Your games begin at 7:30 p.m. Put a team in and register before March 23. Ladies night euchre on April 2 for more infor- mation about either games contact 235-1299. General meeting is Thurs., March 27 at 8 p.m. Euchreama: The Kirkton-Woodham Women's Institute is sponsoring a Euchreama on March 20 at the KW Community Centre, Kirkton. Starts at 10 a.m. Come for the food, fun and prizes. See tulips May 7 -10—A trip to Holland, Michigan escorted by Marion Foster; The Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan is the largest in the United States, displaying millions of tulips and celebrating Dutch heritage and cul- ture through dance, art theatre featuring markets, dinner shows, concerts, klompen dancing and a spectacular parade. For more information about this exciting trip and others contact Marion Foster at 229-8718 or Ellison Travel at 235-2000 or Toll Free: 1-800-265-7022. "The Barn Dance Show" On Sun., April 13 the Kirkton Agricultural Society is pre- senting "The Barn Dance Show" at the Kirkton Community centre (based on the Barn Dance Show years ago on CKNX radio). The concert will be from 2— 4 p.m. featuring the Barn Dance Show Band and special guests. Tickets are available at Wayne Otterbein's Barber Shop in Exeter or the Kirkton Market in Kirkton. Billy Joel Tribute The Wingham Town Hall Heritage Theatre is hosting this special event. Come and see Billy Joel Tribute by the `Piano Man.' Listen to some Billy Joel favourites like the "Only the Good Die Young," Uptown Girl," and "We didn't Start the Fire." From a guy you would swear is the real Billy Joel. For more information about this exciting event please contact the Wingham Town Hall Heritage Theatre at 1-866-357 4082 or 357-4082. Do you really need that organ? The gall bladder Location: This four -inch pear-shaped sac sits just under the liver, below your ribs on your right side. What it does: It's part of the digestive system. The liver produces a substance called bile, which gets stored in the gallbladder before moving via a tube called the duode- num into the small intestine, where it digests fats. Get it out: The liver purifies the blood against toxins. If you eat too much cholesterol, the liver dumps some of it into the bile. During storage in the gallbladder, the cho- lesterol -bile sometimes hardens into gallstones: greenish, pain causing lumps that can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. If the gallstones are really big and really hard, a doctor may opt to remove the entire gallbladder. But you can live without it — if you don't have a gallbladder, the liver delivers the bile directly to the duodenum. Family dental care The Importance of Dental care for seniors; as people get older, changes in their bodies can affect the health of their teeth and gums. Regular dental visits can help seniors care for their teeth as they age. Dry mouth is a common problem with seniors. It can result from the aging process itself, from use of certain medications and as a side-effect of some diseases. With less saliva to flush food and acids away, tooth decay can occur. Tooth decay can also emerge around old fillings. Because gums naturally begin to recede as people age, more of a tooth's root is exposed, leading to an increased chance of root decay, or cavities in the root. To find problems before they get out of hand, regular dental appointments are essential. At a typical dental - visit, the dentist will check for signs of tooth or root decay and verify that the gums are healthy. For patients who wear dentures, regular check-ups can identify any prob- lems in the condition of the dentures or in the gums around the dentures, where inflammation and irritation can occur. A dental professional can also answers questions that seniors may have about the impact of certain medications on their oral health and how to practice good oral hygiene when conditions like arthritis impair their ability to brush and floss. Oral hygiene is important at every stage of life. If you have questions about your oral health or that of an elderly relative, talk to your dentist. In a Herman cartoon a dentist is looking in his patient's mouth and the caption that followed is; "Your teeth are fine but your gums have to go." Egg-cetra Unscrambling the story about eggs; Over the centuries, there has been a debate over which came first: the chick- en or the egg. However, one question that scientists have been able to answer is: which is better for you a white or brown shelled egg? Both are equally nutritious and are a healthy source of protein. Most hens used for egg production in this country are white leghorns, or crosses of white leghorns, which always lay white eggs. Brown eggs are the result of hybrids or crosses of Rhode Island Reds, which lays brown eggs. Egg production began in Ontario in the 1850s when chickens and other poultry were brought over from Europe. Prior to this, only eggs from wild birds were available because the Canadian climate was thought to be unfavourable to raising poultry. By providing shelter from the winter and summer weather, chicken eggs could be produced for farm families, with the surplus sold to the local community. Interestingly, until the middle of the 20th century, egg production was seasonal. Because hens lay eggs in response to longer days, eggs produced in the spring and summer required storage for later use. Raising poultry on a permanent basis became both pos- sible and practical by the late 1950s, thanks to the cli- mate -controlled barns, improved transportation and egg packaging, and better understanding of poultry farming, nutrition and veterinary care. Eggs are one of nature's most nutritious foods. With the significant protein, vitamin and mineral content and rela- tively low saturated fat, eggs are a valuable part of a healthy diet. One large egg contains 190 mg of cholesterol. A smaller egg will provide even less. One large egg contains only 5.0 grams of fat of which 1.5 grams are saturated fat. This means that eggs can easily fit into a reduced -fat diet. Each hen can lay about 300 eggs annually and eats about 36 kilograms of feed during the laying period. About 400 commercial egg farms in Ontario supply over 200 million dozen eggs annually. Eggs get bigger as hens age Canada Grade A eggs are most common in grocery stores as they are top quality eggs, with a firm white, well centred yolk, and a clean un -cracked shell. Grade B eggs may have a slightly un -centred flattened yolk, a watery white and rough textured shell. The colour of the yolk does not indicate egg quality, freshness or nutritional value. Instead colour is deter- mined by the type of feed eaten by the hen. A wheat - based diet produces a pale yellow yolk, while corn or alfalfa -based diets yield darker yellow yolks. Egg production in Ontario is regulated for food safety, environmental impact and animal care. Since 1991, Ontario has been a leader in Canada in farm environmen- tal protection programs To learn more about eggs or take a crack at a new recipe, visit www.getcracracking.ca Listen up Listen to what you're saying; a lot of times we say things without thinking about their meaning. This especially is true with some older expressions that are passed down through generations. The following expressions are sup- posed to be good things, but when you take them literally I'm not to sure. `Eating high on the hog.' `Having a hair of the dog that bites you.' `Sitting in the catbird seat.' `Having the luck of the Irish.' `Coming out smelling like a rose. "Having horseshoes up your butt.' Red Green The sharing of marriage... The old man placed an order for one hamburger, French fries and a drink. He un -wrapped the plain ham- burger and carefully cut it in half, placing one half in front of his wife. He then carefully counted out the French fries, dividing them into two piles and neatly placed one pile in front of his wife. He took a sip of the drink; his wife took a sip and then set the cup down between them. As he began to eat his few bites of hamburger, the people around them were looking over and whispering. Obviously they were think- ing, 'That poor old couple - all they can afford is one meal for the two of them.' As the man began to eat his fries a young man came to the table and politely offered to buy another meal for the old couple. The old man said, they were just fine - they were used to sharing everything. People closer to the table noticed the little old lady hadn't eaten a bite. She sat there watching her husband eat and occasionally taking turns sipping the drink. Again, the young man came over and begged them to let him buy another meal for them. This time the old woman said 'No, thank you, we are used to sharing everything.' Finally, as the old man finished and was wiping his face neatly with the napkin, the young man again came over to the little old lady who had yet to eat a single bite of food and asked 'What is it you are waiting for?' She answered, "The teeth" Jim Be arss