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The Times Advocate, 2008-09-10, Page 5Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Times—Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News 10 YEARS AGO September 9, 1998 - Gary Kyle of Hensall is in the dri- ver's seat of a brand new 1999 Cougar, he will lease free for two years thanks to his hole -in -one on the 14th at Widder Station during the Grand Bend Mariners hock- ey team's sixth annual two man scramble golf tourney Aug. 13. Bruce Shaw of Exeter has been named the general campaign chair of the Huron United Way 1998 fall campaign. Hensall District Co-operative has received the quality recognition award from H.J. Heinz Co. Ltd., the world's largest processor of baked beans. 20YEARS AGO September 14, 1988 - Hundreds of balloons were released by persons of all ages at the Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle Sunday morning to launch the new Sunday School season. Next month Cathy McKinley of Zurich will mark an important anniversary. She will have completed her 12 month term as the first woman to serve as president of the Ontario Hatchery Association, which represents the broiler, leghorn and turkey industries in the province. Exeter Chapter 222 Order of the Eastern Star celebrated its 50th anniversary Saturday. Donna Webster is the Worthy Matron. Included on the executive in 1938 were Worthy Matron Ida Sanders and Worthy Patron Edwin Dignan. 30YEARS AGO September 14, 1978 - A big dream becomes reality as the new Lucan Community Centre opened Saturday. Those were the sentiments of Gerry Van Bussel who is board chairman and project manager for Van Bussel Construction. Lucan reeve Ivan Hearn said, "This was a com- munity effort and not a Lucan effort. There was never a mill of taxes against the old arena and this one will also be completely paid for." Burt Gidley was at the piano Saturday. He was a member of a band that played at the 1950 open- ing of the old arena. The official sod turning ceremony for a new student residence at Centralia College was held Monday morning. 45 YEARS AGO September 14, 1963 - Frank Sheere, tailor at Walper's Men's Wear was back on the job Monday following a dinner which marked the completion of 60 years at his craft, and all of them in the same shop. He started learning the trade when he was 14 in the haberdashery then owned by W.W. Taman. The SHDHS board finally approved cullotes but only after considerable difficulty. The board had a rule requiring that all girls must wear skirts so when some students showed up with split skirts, principal H.L. Sturgis requested the girls not wear them again until the board had a chance to discuss the matter. 50YEARS AGO September 8, 1958 - Exeter council moved Monday night to meet the Ontario Water Resources Commission to begin an investigation into a sewage system. Grand Bend reeve James Dalton says the sum- mer resort is definitely interested in the city of London's proposal to build a pipeline from Lake Huron. Over 60 applications for subsidies on construc- tion of farm ponds have been received by the Ausable River Conservation Authority. Secretary Hal Hooke says so far 30 have been constructed. 60YEARS AGO September 6, 1948 - Exeter Rutabaga Company's new $80,000 plant at Exeter north will be ready to handle turnips this fall. From a 75 pound bag of potatoes planted this spring, Aljoe "Mike" Sanders has harvested 17 and a half bags. Elmer Campbell, R.R. 1, Exeter has been awarded the Exeter High School tuition scholar- ship up to $125 a year for two years for the County of Huron. A stubborn brush fire which for three days menaced thousands of acres of choice resort property in the Pinery has been quenched. ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss SENIOR CORRESPONDENT • If the world was a logical place, men would be the ones who ride horses' sidesaddle. Fish Fry Everyone is planning to attend a delicious fish fry to be held on Sun., Sept. 14 at 4:30 p.m. 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 six — 12 $5. Tickets are available at the Legion 235-2962 or Harvey or Esther Hillman at 235-1167. Entertainment will be by Lil' Audrey. A limit of 200 tickets will be sold, so get yours early. The Ontario Plowmen's Association Invites you to the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, at Teeswater, Ontario on Sept. 16 — 20, 2008. Enjoy the antique and historical area, souvenirs, plowing, exciting exhibits, large RV Park, and special events. Solo will start again on Wed., Sept. 10 at 1 p.m., at the Lion's Youth Centre. Contact — Town and Country Support Services at 235-0258 or Sandi Maxwell at 235- 0107. Partners in Learning Plan to go to Partners in Learning on Sept.10 from 2-4 p.m. an open house and AGM will be held at Southcott Pines Clubhouse, Grand Bend. There will be an opportu- nity to hear about the new courses from the modera- tors, to ask questions and to register. Fall sessions run for 10 Wednesdays from Sept. 24 - Nov. 26, 2008, from 10 a.m.-12 noon and 2 - 4 p.m. Courses on offer are as follows: Energy: moderated by Cam Taylor and Mike Bush, Hollywood: moderated by Dinah Taylor and Questions That Matter: moderated by Don Santor. In addition Socrates Cafe, an informal discussion group, will be held on alternate Thursdays from 2-4 p.m. at The Schoolhouse Restaurant, Crescent Road, Grand Bend beginning Oct 2. We welcome new members, any- one interested in sharing their experience and knowl- edge and having fun while doing so will enjoy this activi- ty. Exercising the mind is as important as exercising the body! For more information please call: 238-1114, 238- 5337 or 238-2237 Join us for our "Warm and Welcome" Coffee Hour on Thurs., Sept. 18 at 9:30 — 10:30 a.m. at the Lion's Youth Centre 125 John Street West, Exeter. Join us for coffee and muffins Visit with old friends and new! See some new programs being offered and a special welcome to newly retired and young seniors. Come see what we have to offer. Sponsored by Town and Country Support Services, Cathy Skinner Exeter Adult Day Centre has a real need for volunteers at their Exeter and Grand Bend sites. They have posi- tions available for driving clients, working in the kitchen, or one-on-one with clients. We can't do it without community individuals. Call Tammy Antaya at 235-4600 for more information. Exeter and Grand Bend Adult Day Services are having an Oktoberfest Celebration at the Grand Bend Adult Day Centre on Wed., Oct. 15 from 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Cost $6 per person which includes a Hayter's Turkey sausage/bun, sauerkraut, beverage and Black Forest Cake. There will be door prizes and entertainment. Let Tammy Antaya know if interested in attending by Oct. 6 at 235-4600. Riverview upcoming events Riverview Estates 20 Kalisch Avenue (turn east at the 'beer store Exeter") is hosting a couple of upcoming events: (1) Colin Haskett, Haskett Funeral Homes Ltd will speak at a luncheon on Oct. 2. His topic is, "Don't Leave your Loved Ones in the Dark." At 12 noon. A luncheon is being served at a cost of only $6 and everyone is wel- come. (2) Foot Care by Irene Gettler, pedicurist every 3rd Monday morning of each month in the club house. Appointments can be made by phoning Irene at 229- 6420 or drop in at the club house on the 3rd Monday morning to talk to her. Community Thanksgiving Celebration will be held at the Trivitt Anglican Church, Exeter. Sept. 26 to 28 in support of the Exeter Lioness Victoria Park project Fri., Sept. 26, join in an Oktoberfest celebration from 5 — 11 p.m. with a German band from Kitchener. You can enjoy sausage, sauerkraut, hot dogs and beverages for all ages. Sat., Sept. 27, 9 a.m — 3 p.m Crafter, Farmers Market and entertainment. A kid's play area with clowns and a chili cook off 11 a.m — 2 p.m. Sun., Sept. 28, 3:30 p.m., a Trivitt Memorial Church Service and `Evensong' with the Community Choir and Orchestra followed by a Shriner's Fish Fry, 5 — 7 p.m. Cost for this delicious meal is only $15 and children six — 12 $7. Tickets are available by calling 235-4156 or from any member of the Exeter Lioness Club. Coffee Break 2008 On Sept. 18 Alzheimer Coffee Break will celebrate its 13th anniversary. This date also has been designated National Coffee Break day across Canada; The Society invites you to help make this Coffee Break a most successful event. There are many ways you can show your sup- port including: • Planning to attend a Coffee Break Party and make a donation to the Society. • Consider hosting your own Coffee Break Party. • Participate in the "Donate a Buck Sign a Cup" campaign throughout the County. For more information on this worthwhile event and one of the Society's larger fund raising events, arss please phone toll free 1-800-561-5012 or e-mail to admin@alzheimerhuron. on. ca Savour Stratford Culinary Festival celebrates Stratford Chefs School 25th Anniversary Sept. 20 — 21. Stratford, Ontario devotes the weekend of Sept. 20-21 to celebrating over 150 years in the art of slow food and the renowned culinary creativity of the Stratford Chefs School, marking its 25th Anniversary Alumni gathering. Savour Stratford, set in the heritage district of York Street and in the heart of Stratford's beautiful garden district, will host renowned chefs and the best of local Perth County food artisans to celebrate two days of tasting and the savoring of the best cuisine of the sea- son. Celebrate all the best of Perth County on Sat., Sept. 20. Cultivating good food since 1832, over 35 Perth County artisan food makers will create a one -of -a -kind outdoor farmers' market set along the banks of the Avon River showcasing the abundance of the harvest season! Local artisan cheeses, breads, preserves, sausages and meats combined with fresh local fruits and vegetables will entice gourmet food lovers. The best local artists and craftspeople will compliment the day devoted to featuring the best of Perth County. Up the hill, legendary Perth County pork will be sizzling on outdoor barbecues all afternoon with free outdoor concerts by county musi- cians On Sunday, the York Street Tasting will pair over 30 local and alumni of the Stratford Chefs School with Perth County farmers to create a bucolic afternoon of al fresco sampling of gourmet creations, Ontario wines and craft beers to the sounds of jazz under marquee tents set upon historic York Street. Confirmed guests and chefs include: *Paul Finkelstein from the Food Network Canada's "FINK" *Neil Baxter, from the Food Network Canada's "Chef School" and Master of Cuisine of the Stratford Chefs School and Rundles Restaurant *Soiled Reputation's Antony John, from the Food Network's "Manic Organic" * Margaret Webb, author of "Oysters to Apples" *Ancaster Old Mill Chef, Jeff Crump *"Ultimate Food for Ultimate Health" Author, Marilyn Smith, with Food Sleuth, Marion Kane Jim Be Top five tips for ageing gracefully and staying young Getting older doesn't have to mean slowing down. In fact, being physically active is an important part of living a healthy life. Here are some ways to incorporate activi- ty in your daily life. • Aim for 30 minutes of activity a day. If you can't do this all at once, try to do 10 minutes of activity three times a day. • Research your community facilities and programs to see what is available. • Find simple activities that fit your life: Walk to work or at lunch; Get off the bus or subway one stop earlier; Walk on the spot during TV commercials; Do an extra lap around the perimeter of the grocery store while shopping; Lift soup cans or bottles of water when walk- ing outside or `on the spot'. Do chair exercises while you are sitting at work or in front of the TV • Find an activity buddy. It's easier to stay focused and motivated with someone else encouraging you. • Proactively manage your aches and pains — they're not a normal part of aging. Work with your doctor to help manage pain so you can stay active. News Canada Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contami- nated with this bacterium may cause listeriosis, a food- borne illness. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to pre- mature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even still- birth.