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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2008-07-02, Page 5Wednesday, July 2, 2008 Times—Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News I OYEARS AGO June 24, 1998 - The Times Advocate is pleased to announce the hiring of their new reporter/photographer Scott Nixon who comes from Harriston. MacLean's Home Hardware of Exeter recently received the Proud of My Home Achievement Certificate for achieving the highest standards in retailing merchandise pre- sentation, staff performance and overall store quality. John Ross, principal of Exeter Public School for the past six years is retiring after a total of 34 years in the teaching profession. 20YEARS AGO June 29, 1988 - Exeter council Monday night approved a recommendation from the Exeter and area fire board for the purchase of a new fire pumper. The board which represents Exeter, Hay, Stephen and Usborne agreed to purchase a fully equipped pumper for a total price of $166,798. Plans for extensive renovations to the Blue Water Rest Home in Zurich next year were con- firmed at the home's annual meeting. The Home has set aside $492,000 for the project which is expected to cost over $1 million. The rest home has been running at 98.6 per cent capacity with 20 admissions during the year for the 64 -bed home. 30YEARS AGO June 30, 1978 - The Exeter Pharmacy changed ownership recently, having been purchased by a three-man partnership. One of those partners, Esmail Merani has started his duties and a second pharmacist, H. Hussen will be joining him later. The former owners, Bill Huntley and Trevor Wilson are still working with the trio. Dunlop Industrial Limited has been fined $5,000 as the result of an explosion at their Huron Park plant on November 19 which injured two men, one seriously. The firm was charged with failing to ensure safety measures. Saturday's Big Brother run in Exeter was an unqualified success and far beyond the expecta- tions of any of the officials. One of the Big Brother directors, Al Epp not only completed the 10 mile run but was backed by 203 pledges for a total of $1,560. 45 YEARS AGO June 29, 1963 - Four South Huron District High School students have won Lions Club awards for the highest standing in their respective grades. They are Mynie Verkerk, Crediton, Grade 12; Jim Carscadden, Grade 11; Iris Marshall, Grade 10 and Marcia Sauder, Grade nine. John MacNaughton, and Gary Wedlake, two SHDHS Grade 12 students will represent Pakistan in the United Nation seminar being held this week at the University of Waterloo. Dennis Passmore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Almer Passmore, R.R. 1, Woodham won the Times Advocate trophy for grand champion calf in the feeder club competition at Wednesday's Hensall Spring Fair. 50YEARS AGO July 1, 1958 - G.W. Montgomery, Huron County's former agricultural rep returned to open this year's Hensall Spring Fair. Mrs. William Huntley, president of the Exeter Home and School Association presented pins to three Exeter Public School students who topped their grades this year. They were Jim Carscadden, Brian Baynham and Linda Walper. 60YEARS AGO June 29, 1948 - Grounds around the 50 wartime houses constructed within the past year in Exeter are now being landscaped by Mr. Charles Hay of Zurich. 90YEARS AGO June 23, 1918 - The Exeter Canning and Preserving Company assisted by the good offices of Mr. Haviland and the teaching staff of Exeter High School succeeded in inaugurating the Farmerette movement in Exeter. Lieut. Harold Swann who for three years taught at Eden School and who recently returned from overseas visited with friends this week in the com- munity and residents were entertained in his honour. ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss Adult Activities Co-ordinator The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time... but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment. 3rd Annual Demo Day Sat., July 5 in conjunction with Ontario Family Fishing Weekend at Morrison Dam Conservation Area from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, lots of prizes and barbecued hotdogs. "Spot the Croc - "Where's the White Squirrel - somewhere on the trail?" : No license required. Fishing regulations are in Jim Bearss bled industries. And often, they are doing so with - effect. Young anglers certificates issued. Enjoy out warning. New York Times barbequed hotdogs. Winnebago hits skids in Des Moines Iowa Visual treasure hunt (forms available at head of trails, boat tour of the Thousand islands on Tuesday and to the War Museum in Ottawa on Wednesday. Tour Gananoque and visit their General Store or go to the Casino on Thursday. Nightly entertainment, lots of fun and games to be enjoyed. All ground floors are taken and most meals are included. There are 12 seats left. For more information, please call Judy at 235- 4870. Feeling the pinch, credit cards lower limits The credit crunch has made companies like American Express and banks that issue Visa and MasterCard nervous. So in response, many are cutting the limits for customers who have run up big debts, live hi areas that have been hit hard by the housing crisis or work for themselves in trou- kiosk and rec. centre entrance to trail and Godbolt Kiosks). Trails will be open during daylight hours (wheelchair accessible). Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority advance registration required for Trail Mobile rides for individuals with limited mobility. Call 235- 2610 There is no hydro available, supply your own dis- play table. First come - best spot. Kayak and canoe demonstrations. Donations and proceeds to MacNaughton and Morrison Dam trails. Fun and excitement are in store for the whole family. Corporate Cardboard Boat Race. Your company is challenged to build a cardboard boat and display it at demo day then race it July 12 in Parkhill. Call for details at 228-6421 or exiplast@execulink.com Golf day Golf Royal Canadian Legion R E Pooley Branch #167, Exeter Ontario. 2nd Annual Tournament and Chicken BBQ at the Exeter Golf Course on July 12 at 1 p.m. Registration is at 12 noon. Texas Scramble for $50. Chicken BBQ 5:30 p.m. at the Exeter Legion for only $15. Space is limited to 80 golfers. For more informa- tion call 235-2962. Ice cream social Riverview Estates invite you on Sun., July 13 at 2 p.m. to a "tooney" ice cream social. Come and enjoy the companionship and the shade in the park behind the clubhouse, weather permitting. Call Eleanor Maloney at 235-0600 for more information. Coffee and tour of renovated club house The New Horizons Revitalization Committee of Riverview Estates and Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities invite you and your friends for a coffee and a tour of the renovated club house at Riverview Estates, 20 Kalisch Avenue, Exeter on Mon., July 21 at 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The committee needs help with the start-up of the fol- lowing programs and they welcome volunteers: • Foot care, Irene Gettler a qualified pedicurist will be the person in charge. • Different speakers monthly with a question and answer period to follow at 11 a.m. along with lunch. Programs are open to all residents of Riverview Estates as well as including South Huron residents. A social time will be held periodically in the park on Sundays. Watch for these events in this column. Movies, popcorn and more In August the speaker will be from the Ausable- Bayfield Conservation Authority. Enjoy lunch and rides on the trail -mobile through the trail to Morrison Dam. Some of the renovations, made possible from the New Horizon Grant: a new refrigerator, repaired pool table, new dart boards, new exercise equipment, clean up, paint and new flooring in the exercise room, new chairs, replaced rug and replaced fireplace with a gas fireplace insert and more. Please mark your calendar for Mon., July 21 10 a.m. to 12 noon and see for your- self the amazing accomplishment this group has done. Huron United Way The new executive director for the Huron United Way is Michelle Gellatly. To get in touch with her send an e- mail to huronunitedway@tcc.on.ca Welcome to Michelle and I look forward to working with her. Hensall by Design Juried Art Show & Sale - five years old and growing! Hensall United Church, King Street, Hensall on Sat., July 12 - Fri., July 18. Seniors' Day - Mon., July 14. Hours: Saturday - Monday; Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tea room and wheelchair accessible. For more information: Artists contact: Mary Lou Hyde 235-3231 jlou@quadro.net Sponsors and general inquiries contact: Ann Bayley 262-3500 x 208 ann@iceculture.com Bus trip Mark Sept. 8 to 12 on your calendar for it's back to Hill Island Lodge we go. Both of our trips in the past have been so enjoyable we just can't stay away. Relax and come with us on the beautiful three-hour Winnebago Industries Inc. said last week its third quarter profit skidded 73 per cent as high gas prices, tighter credit and a soft economy drive motor homes sales lower industry wide. "The motor home market has changed significantly in the last year, with dramatic declines in the past few months." Chief executive Bob Olson said in a statement. "Discretionary purchases have declined in the United States as the country is faced with unstable fuel prices, consumer confidence at 16 year lows and a tighter credit environment. London free Press Driving safe as we age For many seniors, having a driver's license is a key to independent living. But the aging process can bring changes that affect the older driver's ability to drive safely, such as reduced vision or movement -limiting dis- abilities such as arthritis and rheumatism, which may slow down response rate. It is important to recognize age-related changes and learn how to compensate for them. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation licenses dri- vers and vehicles, and offers a mandatory driver educa- tion program for seniors 80 and over. Many people vol- untarily modify their driving behaviour to accommodate changes associated with aging, for example, by limiting highway travel or avoid driving at night, or choosing other means of transportation when the need arises. There are many courses available to help senior dri- vers recognize and develop strategies to address age- related challenges. For more information visit the Canadian Safety Council Web site at www.safetycoun- caorg/infoseniors/driving.htm Why ask why If the doctors always say to take two aspirins, why don't we just double their size? Why doesn't "Buick" rhyme with "quick"? Is there ever a day when mattresses are not on sale? Do bees get wax in their ears? Doesn't "expecting the unexpected" make the unex- pected expected? If Wal-Mart keeps lowering its prices every day, how come nothing in the store is free? Why is it that no matter what colour of bubble bath you use, the bubbles always stay white? Why does it take so little time for a child who is afraid of the dark to become a teenager who wants to stay out all night? How can traffic come to a standstill? Shouldn't it be a sit still? Why do you start slowing down immediately when the sign says "Speed Zone Ahead? The truth about hugs There's no such thing as a bad hug, only good ones and great ones non-fattening and they don't cause can- cer or cavities...all natural, with no preservatives, artifi- cial ingredients or pesticide residue... cholesterol -free, naturally sweet, 100% wholesome and they are a com- pletely renewable resource...Easy to care for, they don't require batteries, tune-ups, or x-rays...non-taxable, fully returnable and energy efficient...safe in all kinds of weather...In fact, especially good for cold and rainy days and exceptionally effective in treating problems like bad dreams or Monday blues...Never wait until tomorrow to hug someone you could hug today, because when you give one, you get one right back your way! Karen Stanlake Heads up, consumers! Credit card fraud victims might be on the hook for losses. The newly revised British banking code says that victims of credit card fraud are personally respon- sible for losses if they have failed to take reasonable precautions to prevent identity theft. One of the banks' strongest recommendations to avoid this nightmare sce- nario: use good antivirus and anti -spy -ware protection on your computers. If Canadian banks start to follow suit, you could be personally liable for some pretty serious bills in the event of identity theft. It's just another reason to protect your computer and be smart about banking online.