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Even beinghealthy is addictive
ED BYRSKI, General Manager
HEATHER McILWRAITH, Editor
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1988
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Vindication at last!
Since the beginning of time, or there about,
those of us unfortunate enough to be addicted
to some purportedly unhealthful substance,
such as caffine, tobacco, sugar, or whatever,
have endured the scorn of the physically fit
segment of the population. The joggers,
swimmers and weightlifters of the world, we
were told, would surely outlast the smokers,
drinkers and sweet -toothed among us.
No more! I heard a radio report recently as 1
was driving (yes driving, not walking,
bicycling or, God forbid, jogging) to work
which, if factual, should dispell for all time
the dubious notion that physical fitness is
good for you.
Researchers, that curious body of people,
have apparently uncovered conclusive evi-
dence that exercise is addictive. That's right,
addictive! It seems people can get hooked on
flexing their biceps just as easily as they can
on puffing on cigarettes or hogging out on
chocolates.
What happens, according to the radio
announcer who gave all appearances of being
serious, is that regular physical exertion
causes the brain to release "pleasure causing
chemicals" into the body. If,, perhaps due to
injury, a regular exerciser is unable to work
out for an extended period, the body is
deprived of its chemical fix. The results in
some cases can lead to "serious eating,
disorders," such as anorexia.
I don't want to downgrade the efforts made
by those people' who attempt to keep
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by Patrick Raids
themselves in shape. Exercise, after all
certainly does have its benefits, not the least
of which is a tendency to reduce burgeoning
waistlines. 1 simply want to point out to the
jock "junkies" they have a serious addiction
of their own and therefore need not be so
smug about flashing their taut pectorals in
the face of a man trying to quietly quaff his
mug of beer.
When you think about it, it's not surprising
to find that exercise is habit forming. Joggers
often describe the feeling they get in full
stride on a long run as a "high." During a
brief fling with weightlifting, was told about
an experience known as "maxing out" (doing
one more bench press for exempt after
you've
o ngedone i which all
liou feel ke somethi soable methifng
person with an extremely compulsive per-
sonality would do,
The social repercussions of this new
discovery could be serious and wide ranging.
Fitness buffs could experience a drastic drop
in their self-esteem. The most severely -af-
flicted habitual exercisers could even begin to
think of themselves as self -abusers and
form their own therapy groups.
Imagine what the meetings of "Exercisers
Annnvmnus" would he like A heavily -mus-
cled individual would take the podium in front
of a, group of fellow "exoholics."
"1 was a mess," he begins. "I used to run
five miles a day .(sympathetic head shakes
from the audience) and rode my bicycle on
weekends. I did push-ups, sit-ups, chin-ups,
(voice begins to tremble), some days I even
went swimming!
"1t began to affect my personal life. 'Things
finally came to a head when my wife brought
her bridge club home, and there I was -
passed out underneath my Nautilus 500
Home Gymnasium. I had maxed out ! She was
so embarrassed.
"But, l got some help. Today, Tm a new
man. 1 haven't lifted so much as a finger in
months. T even moved to a ground floor
apartment so I wouldn't have to climb any
stairs. Look, (wraps his hand around an
almost imperceptible belly) 1' m even starting
to form a bit of a pot."
(The crowd gives the speaker a polite round
of applause, the meeting is adjourned and
coffee and donuts are served. Afterward,
.everyone takes a taxi home, sits down in front
of the television and watches 20 -Minute
Workout — just for old times sake. it's hard
to kick the habit completely. )
Safety issue
is addressed
With the implementation of an arduous campaign to deter drinking and
driving in recent years, the number of alcohol-related accidents and
fatalities has decreased proportionately.
But the dangers of impaired driving extend beyond the provinces
highways.
The Public and Safety Information Branch of the Ministry of
Transportation and Communication reports that about 70 per.cent of all
drivers Involved In fatal motorized snow vehicle accidents last year were
impaired. There were 17 fatalities last year and 12 of the drivers, minister
Ed Fulton reports, had been drinking.
From November 1985 to the end of the winter season, there were a
total of 558 on and off-highway accidents involving snow vehicles. The
statistics reflect a 15 per cent increase over the 487 accidents the previous
year.
The minister said that it's imperative for people to realize that snow
machines are not Just toys and that the operation Is no less Important and
dangerous than the operation of automobiles and that regulations must
be adhered to.
More than half of the 558 accidents were on -highway and there were 17
fatalities in 16 fatal accidents.
More than 390 people were Injured In accidents last year as the number
of injuries climbed by 22 p9r cent.
Last year, the ministry reports that three drivers and one passenger
were killed when they drove their vehicles Into open water or broke
through thin Ice. Almost 60 per cent of the on -highway accidents took
place on weekends and most of those were at night.
Operators of snow machines must be 18 years of age, but in Ontario,
many accidents involving snowmobiles, Involve children under 18 years
of age. Five children under the age of five were Injured In accidents• last
year.
With winter approaching, many people will be anxious to get out on
their snowmobiles, especially during holidays at Christmas when friends
and relatives visit.
Keeping basic safety In mind and using common sense will help reduce
the number of accidents this winter. And It Is also wise to remember that
driving snow machines under the Influence of alcohol can be a dangerous
sport.
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Days of yore
L LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 1
Welcome heartwarming
Tear Editor:
ihave just recently moved hack to Seaforth
after many years away 1 have been very
Inuched by the warm welcome and my
hof her has writ en a poem to express my true
feelings 1 wanted to share this poem with
everyone that has made me so welcome.
Margaret (Margiet W right
ME:AEY)RTII WEik'OME
I listened In the noontime bells.
They set my heart to singing.
For in a symbolism rare,
A welcome they were ringing.
1 had been gone so many years.
And 1 felt so much alone.
'But soon my world was shattered by.
A Inud ringing of the phone.
F'rnm ev'ry comer of the town.
()Id friends called to welcome me.
They were so glad that I'd returned,
And hoped here Ed happy be.
And soon, yes. very soon. rd say,
I did feel at peace within,
it was so calm and lovely here,
So far from the city's din
And so, i thank you Seaforth folk,
For your welcome oh so warm.
You make me feel eve truly found,
A real shelter from the stohm.
1 listen to the noontime bells,
They set my heart to singing.
For 1 do know without a doubt,
A welcome they are ringing.
Donald J. Dale
(Nov. 28, 19E )
Photo by Heather Mcllwraith
Too dependent on the car
I think rm married to my car. but I'm not
certain who the dependent is in the
relationship. After all. 1 really don't need a
car. 1 live less than two miles from work and 1
could easily bike. walk• or jog the distance
depending on how much time i have. During
the winter months if 1 have to make the trek 1
could subst itute skis for the bike. i could even
hitch a ride from people passing by.
1 live only. three blocks from beautiful
downtown Seaforth, so there's really no need
to take the car for daily shopping. In fact the
only time 1 really need a car is when 1 head out
of town...and if necesstuy i could always take
the bus or borrow a vehicle.
So why do 1 step out of the door and into my
car so much? Probably rbl�wse it's theto re.
Some days i say.
tomorrow." When tomorrow comes T have
many logical reasons to take the car.... -
there's a seven per cent chance of rain (in
Kapuskasingi; - rm running late iso what
else is new); - T may have to go to the bank (1
just couldn't carry all those dimes): - the
excuses would convince anyone that taking
the car is the logical thing to do. The truth is
rm very dependent on my car.
Maybe so, but where would my car be
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without me? Nowhere, not a where! That's
where! Without me, my car would just sit in
the driveway and rust, it can't go anywhere
without me. 1 keep it fed with expensive fuel.
i have to admit it's seldom full. but i do
manage to feed it the odd snack now and
then.
1 keep i1 in shape With daily exercise often
testing its speed and endurance. When it's
feeling to
ugandsputter I pay forthe check
bit
Under ) weather
and s up
(there's no OIIIP there).
Once in awhile a bath is in order just to
fork out cash for
licence plates, iit nsurancood.e and the privilege of
driving it. Yep that car would be nowhere
without me. it is totally dependent on my
pocketbook and i am totally dependent on its
ability to get me from A to B and of course
'back to A.
As winter approaches 1 know the car will
benefit from more rest. There's no big rush to
get to the golf course and who wants to leave
town with iffy weather forecasts? By the time
1 shovel out the driveway, scrape oft the
windows. sweep off the hood and lights,
warm up the engine and defog the windshield
all the parking spots uptown are full. 1 drive
around for 20 minutes in a hiccupping car and.
the parking
available
means
f.
have to only
park infrontofthe post
Forget it! I'm no fool. So I head home, repark
and proceed to walk uptown.
On the way t pass many other couples just
like me and my car. They too. are having their
differences. Some refuse to go out in the cold,
others make a valiant effort but end up stuck
in the snow. Still others have managed to
collide with one another making the air
blue... and not with the cold.
I guess r m just like lots of other people who
are married to their cars. r m not in love... but
rve grown accustomed to its pace
Brussels man breaks two ribs in 1886 mishap
UFCEYfBE13, 188E
Last week Levi Latimer, of Brussels had the
misfortune to be thrown off a load of barrels,
at Wroxeter, and had two ribs broken.
At the last meeting of the Tuckersmith
council. the chairman of the Board of Health
presented his annual report, and the council
expressed its pleasure at receiving so
satisfactory a report of the sanitary condition
of the people of the township and the
treasurer was instructed to pay the members
of the board the sum of $3 each for their
services.
The Conservative convention held in
Hensel] on Monday afternoon in Reynold's
hall was largely attended. Dr. Coleman, of
Seaforth, was the unanimous choice of Huron
as nominee of the convention as the standard
bearer for the South Riding of Huron in the
interests of the Conservative party.
The W alton Temperance Society, which
has been lately organized, held its first
meeting in the Methodist church.
Mr. Thos. Fell weighing on the Staffa
scales one steers that weigh d 3,30last week a 0 ) pounds. r of two Ooldar
of
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them tipped the beam at 1,750 pounds. These
steers were sired by Mr. David mut buil.
DECEMBER 1, 1911
Ex -councillor Baker has purchased the
Brussels Salt Works from Mr. John Ransford,
of Clinton, and after completely going over
them and making whatever repairs are
necessary to the plant the works will be
re -opened. The repairs will &insist mostly of
new piping.
The sale of cows in Brumfield on Monday
was well attended, despite unfavorable
weather, and several good sales were trade.
Considering the near approach of the
provincial elections political nnatters seem to
be very quiet in the Brumfield vicinity. We
were favored with a visit from Mr. 13. IItter,
the Conservative candidate, last week, and
Mr. Zeller, the Liberal candidate, called here
on Monday. They are both hopeful of success.
The concert held in Carmel Presbyterian
Church on Thursday evening of last week,
under the auspices Of'the iades Aid Society,
was a great success. The spacious church was
well filled with an attentive and appreciative
audience. Jessie Alexander, the renowned
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elocutionist and entertainer, delighted her
audience with every selection that she gave,
while the Misses Ronnie, quartette, well
sustained their part as pleasing entertainers
in the realm of song, and Made a good
impression on their first appearance in
Carmel church. The proceeds amounted to
nearly $90.
DECFMBER 4.1936 Hibbert
Fred Harburn of Cromarty,
Township, Saturday fightWon
ons the
singles
les
horsehoes pitching
Royal W inter Fair. Ile won four games and
lost one. Mr. Harburn has held the Dominion
Championship for some years.
A minor accident occurred Tuesday at the
intersection of range Street and No. 8
highway in Clinton. A horse-drawn vehicle
driven by Chtiste Mann, of Bullett, and in
which his wife and -daughter were passengers
proceeding south on Orange Street halted at
the stop sign at the Huron Street intersection
but apparently to far back to obtain a clear
view of the highway, and thinking the coast
clear, drove on to the intersection as an
automobile driven by Mr. McNeil of Clinton
was approaching from the west. Mr. McNeil
fortunately was driving slowly and although
unable to avoid an impact, by applying his
brakes, reduced the force of the crash to a
minimum, so that neither the horse nor the
occupants of the cutter were injured.
A church -going bat ventured from its
hiding place in the tower and caused a
commotion in First Presbyterian Church on
Sunday evening while the minister, Rev.
H.C. Feast was in the middle of his sermon.
It was finally driven out.
DECE BER7, 1961
McKillop F deratidn of A;riegifure held a
workshop and public speaking contests
during 1961 as part of their many activities,
President James Keys told members at the
annual meeting.
A petition from residents of the Village of
Brucefield, petitioning the Department of
Highways to help retain the water well on the
property recently purchased by the Depart-
ment of Highways, is to be presented and was
supported by Tuckersmith Council, at a
meeting Tuesday. The well can be useful in
refilling the tank of firefighting equipment,
council felt. All members were present and
Warden Forsyth presided.
Norman Hactborn was named president of
the Seaforth Minor Hockey Association at a
meeting held last weekend. Secretary trea-
surer is John Patterson. Other members of
the executive are Thorpe Rivers, Dave
. Tremeer and Roy McGonigle,
The Grey Cup draw, sponsored each year
by Branch 156 of the Royal Canadian Legion,
and worth $500, was wort Saturday by Brian
and Libby Habkirk, who jointly held ticket
East 21. W est 14.
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