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10 YEARS AGO
August 26, 1998 - A feature
of the weekend Centralia -
Huron Park Lions car show
was the appearance of Harold
Cudmore of Hensall with his
1916 Saxon delivery truck.
The president of the 33rd
Zurich Bean Festival says he
is "ecstatic" about the annual
event's success on the week-
end. Jody Durand estimated
20,000 people attended the festival and 4,300 meals
were served.
One of the oldest vehicles at the bean festival
antique car show was a 1915 Ford Model T touring
car owned by Rosemary Stewart of Crediton.
The Exeter Times Advocate celebrates 125 years
in business this week. In August, 1873, the first
issue of the Exeter Times (the forerunner of the
Times Advocate) was published by the paper's
founder and editor James White.
Rebecca Lane of Lucan tossed the discus 34.69
metres at the Ontario Summer Games in Guelph to
win a gold medal. She is 16 years of age.
20YEARS AGO
August 24, 1988 - Pat Ryan of Clandeboye was
the winner of $207,643.70 in the Aug. 13 Lottario
lottery.
Josh Watson returned to Exeter from the
Provincial Games for Physically Disabled with three
first place ribbons and one second in the competi-
tion for wheel chair athletes.
Kathy Mac Naughton who was 1987 Queen of the
Ilderton Fall Fair was named CNE Queen in Toronto
on Aug. 17. She is the daughter of Peter and Orene
MacNaughton.
30YEARS AGO
August 31, 1978 - Connie Van Praet of Elgin field
was crowned 1978 Princess of the Lucan Fair
Friday night.
Damages of more than $50,000 were incurred
early Saturday morning when fire destroyed a large
barn on the farm of Jim Morrissey at Lot 10,
Concession 8 of Stephen Township.
50YEARS AGO
August 26, 1958 - Work began Tuesday on the
development of a fairground and playground beside
the community Centre in Zurich.
The Exeter Fall Fair is being held Sept. 16, 17
and 18. Included in the three-day event will be the
third annual trades fair.
Misses Helen Taylor and Ruth Ann McBride of
Exeter and Marion Gill of Grand Bend, former
SHDHS students are attending London Teacher's
College this year.
Senator W.H. Golding of Huron -Perth received
moving tributes from his colleagues in the Senate
when he returned to the Chamber recently after a
period of ill health. He was described as a "great
parliamentarian" and as a 'true honest grit' of
Ontario."
60YEARS AGO.
August 25 - Russ Snell and Ken Hockey were win-
ners of the new trophy donated by Jones
MacNaughton Seeds, also a suit of clothes or top
coat in a scotch doubles tournament on the local
bowling greens, Wednesday.
Murray May, representing Exeter High School left
Wednesday for Longford Mills on Lake Couchiching
to attend an athletic leaders camp.
At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce it was
discussed raising the status of Exeter from a village
to a town.
The Exeter Legion building fund rose to $2,000
last week when $25 was received from the
Winchelsea Old Boys Reunion.
85 YEARS AGO
August 26, 1923 - Miss Blanche Senior is appear-
ing this week at the Allen Theatre in London. Miss
Senior upon completing her engagement in London
will make an extensive tour of larger theatres in
Canada and the United States.
Mr. J. Decker of Zurich shipped a carload of prize
horses to compete in the stock show in Toronto.
Mr. S.M. Sanders has purchased the Exeter and
Hensall branches of the Jackson Manufacturing
Company. The Exeter factory is located in Mr.
Sanders' building. Mr. Davis will still be in charge of
the Exeter branch and Mr. Goodwin will still be in
charge in Hensall.
Mr. Victor Hogarth of Stephen township who has
made a specialty of raising chickens has accepted a
position to run a chicken ranch for Silverwoods of
London next year.
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
SENIOR CORRESPONDENT
Land of the free - Because of the brave!
Freedom isn't free...Support our troops
Fish Fry
Everyone is planning to attend a delicious fish
fry to be held on Sun., Sept. 14 at 4:30 to 6:30
p.m. at the Exeter Legion. Advance tickets are
$12 and at the door $14. Children five and
under free and ages 6 — 12 $5. Tickets are
available at the Legion 235-2962 or Harvey or
Esther Hillman at 235-1167. Entertainment
will be by Li'l Audrey. A limit of 200 tickets will
be sold, so get yours early.
Exeter shuffleboard season:
On Tues., Sept. 9 plan to attend a pot -luck lunch at
noon. Shuffle at 1 p.m. New members are welcome and
shuffle activities are held at the Exeter Legion. Shuffling
is open to the public and you don't have to be a Legion
member. You do need to be over 50 years of age. For
more information, please contact Esther Hillman 235-
1167 or Bernice Boogermans at 235-4524.
Bus tour on Sept. 10
We are going to the Acorn Theatre in Wallaceburg ON.
You will enjoy comedy dinner theatre play called `Gettin'
Gramma Hitched'. Coach bus, Dinner Theatre cost $95
PP. Pickup at Lucan Arena, and Exeter Legion. Contact
Harry Hardy 227 4887, or 227 0444, Box 249 Lucan ON
NOM 2J0 E -Mail harry@cruiseselloffs.com
RCMP Musical Ride
This grand event will be held Sept. 11 at the Recreation
Centre grounds along with the Legion Roast Beef Dinner;
to complete your day after the show enjoy a great roast
beef dinner with all the trimmings put on by the Exeter
Legion Auxiliary Ladies at the South Huron Recreational
Centre.
Also coming up...
Canada's Outdoor Farm Show on Sept. 9, 10 and 11, at
the Canada's Outdoor Park at Woodstock, Ontario.
The Ontario Plowmen's Association Invites you to the
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, at
Teeswater, Ontario on Sept. 16 — 20. Enjoy the antique
and historical area, souvenirs, plowing, exciting exhibits,
large RV Park, and special events.
The One Giving Back -Pack
Your help is needed more than ever to ensure children
in our community get the right start at school. The
United Way of Bruce Grey has a list of 1500 children in
need of back packs and school supplies. The Huron
United Way and United Way of Perth County are both
helping hundreds more. Huron United Way Executive
Director Michelle Gellatly says "This year is especially
difficult. The numbers are up dramatically due to
changes in government assistance for low-income fami-
lies."
For the fourth year in a row, 101.7 The One has held
The Giving Back -Pack Program. Program Director Gina
Lorentz says "A new school year is a fresh start for stu-
dents, filled with opportunities to learn, have fun and
grow as a person. We're fortunate to live in a caring and
generous community, ready to help children on the path
to a successful year".
The One Giving Back -Pack Campaign is underway and
continues until the end of the month. Backpacks and
other essential school items can be dropped off at Zellers
or Mark's Work Wearhouse Stores in Goderich, Hanover,
Owen Sound and Listowel. There are also collection bins
at MicroAge Basics in Goderich and Wingham. Gellatly
says they even welcome good quality used Scientific
Calculators, because it's a bigger ticket item that's in
high demand.
If you prefer to make a financial donation, you can do
that through your local United Way. Families in need
can also be in touch with the agency. Children are our
future. You can make their future brighter by Giving
Back -Pack. For more information, go on-line:
www.1017theOne.ca or contact Michelle Gellatly,
Executive Director, Huron United Way by phone: 524-
7900. E-mail: mgellatly@huronunitedway.ca
Exercise programs for seniors
Are you aged 55 or older, living in Huron County and
wanting to add some more physical activity to your
lifestyle? Town and Country Support Services announce
the launch of our new Wellness for Senior's Initiative, a
part of the Aging at Home strategy from the SW LHIN
and Ministry of Health.
Recognizing the importance of exercise and wellness
for seniors and older adults, Town and Country has
taken a lead in developing programs and is calling on
Huron County seniors to make a difference. We are look-
ing for you to be a voice and mobilize small groups to tell
us what you want and need to enhance physical activity
and social opportunities in your community.
Perhaps you would like to play badminton, organize a
hiking group or an indoor walking club. Perhaps you
would like to be involved as an Active Living Leader or
Exercise Instructor. Town and Country provides training,
certification and honorariums for our volunteer leaders.
On Wed., Sept. 10 everyone is invited to attend the
annual Seniors' Fitness Fair, to be held at the Betty
Canino Centre in Clinton from 1 - 4 p.m. There will
be a variety of activities such as blood pressure
checks, mini -fitness assessments and information
on our programs starting in September in
Wingham, Clinton, Bayfield, Seaforth, Zurich and
Exeter. There will be demonstrations in the Fitness
Centre with a chance to view the new Bio -Step
machine, a recumbent elliptical exerciser on loan
from Advantage Fitness. There will be samples and
arss recipes for healthy snacks offered by the
Community Food Advisors and a chance to meet
with staff and talk about exercise programs you would
like in your community.
Over the next year the goal at Town and Country is to
hear from as many of you as possible about exercise for
seniors. Remember that keeping well is easier than get-
ting well. Being active is a key factor in maintaining a
healthy and happy lifestyle. For more information please
call Town and Country at 482-9264 or 1-800-563-8246
or email cphillips@tcss.on.ca Cheryl Phillips, Exercise
Coordinator Town and Country Support Services,
It takes lot more bread to eat and drive these
days
Buying food in bulk, purchasing only necessities, turn-
ing to food banks, taking public transportation are just
some of the ways in which Canadians say they are trying
to cope with rising costs for energy, food and transport.
The price of bread has increased by 87 per cent in the
past decade, going from an average of $1.30 in 1998 to
$2.43 per loaf, according to a recent study done by
Ontario Association of Food Banks.
The price of gasoline has roared ahead by 62 per cent
over the past five years. During the same time frame, the
average price of household heating fuel has shot up 89
per cent.
Statistics Canada reported that food prices jumped by
4.3 per cent in July, led by 13.2 per cent hike in the bak-
ery section, as the overall inflation rate rose 3.4 per cent
— its highest level in more than five years.
Rising world prices for grain were the main influence
in the rise in prices for bread and other baked goods,
Statistics Canada said. Canada Press
By the numbers
Forestry job losses in Canada — from 2003 to the sec-
ond quarter of 2008: Pulp and paper; 17, 698 and Wood
products 20, 730.
Job losses by province: British Columbia, pulp and
paper; 2,571 and wood products; 7,796, Ontario, pulp
and paper, 5,310 and wood products; 4,140, Quebec,
pulp and paper, 6,046 and wood products; 5,622, Arnie
Berov, the forest officer for the Pulp, Paper and
Woodworkers of Canada says "Somebody's got to start
somewhere. Do we want the whole industry to die and
we'll all go to work at `Starbucks' until they all close?"
Source: Forest Products Association of Canada
Tip
After working on your car you can clean your hands
with a mixture of dishwashing liquid and sugar.
Murphy's isn't the only law
Law of Mechanical Repair! After your hands become
coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and
you'll have to pee.
Law of Gravity! Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the
least accessible corner.
Law of Probability! The probability of being watched is
directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.
Law of Random Numbers! If you dial a wrong number,
you never get a busy signal and someone always
answers.
Law of the Alibi! If you tell the boss you were late for
work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning
you will have a flat tire.
Variation Law! If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the
one you were in will always move faster than the one
you are in now (works every time).
Law of the Bath! When the body is fully immersed in
water the telephone rings.
Law of Close Encounters! The probability of meeting
someone you know increases dramatically when you are
with someone you don't want to be seen with.
Law of the Result! When you try to prove to someone
that a machine won't work, it will.
Law of Biomechanics! The severity of the itch is
inversely proportional to the reach.
Law of the Theatre! At any event, the people whose
seats are furthest from the aisle arrive last.
The Starbucks Law! As soon as you sit down to a cup of
hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which
will last until the coffee is cold.
Law of Lockers! If there are only two people in a locker
room, they will have adjacent lockers.
Jim Be