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Times Advocate, 1995-09-13, Page 10Page 10 Times -Advocate, September 13, 1995 Back in Time... By Ross Haugh from the archives of the Exeter Times Advocate 10 YEARS AGO September 1 I , 1985 - The traffic flow was primarily one-way south through Exeter Sunday morning for 15 min- utes as the congregation of Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle drove in convoy from the church on Main street for the first service in the recently completed modern, spacious edifice on Highway 4, a short distance south of town. Brenda Russell is the new postmaster in Hensall. Dinney's Fine Furniture and Carpet Centre is celebrating an anniversary as Bob, Bill and Jon observe 98 years as a family business. 25 YEARS AGO September 10, 1970 - An overflow crowd Sunday after- noon and an excellent show- ing by local contestants fea- tured the seventh annual Midwestern Rodeo in Exeter. Big winners were Jack Run- dle, Jim Rundle, Allan Par- sons, Calvin Westlake, Steve Preszcator and Barry Mous- scau. At the same time, more than 8,000 persons were at Central- ia airport to see the Canadian acrobatic championship and air show. Reeve Derry Boyle re- mained silent Tuesday night as council approved the erec- tion of the former Bank of Montreal clock at the south side of the PUC office. 40 YEARS AGO September 12, 1955 - Exet- er bantams captured the West- ern Ontario Athletic Associa- tion "C" championship Saturday when they defeated New Hamburg on the local di- amond. Fred Hunter and Jim Russell were the winning pitchers. A fishing party of police chief Reg Taylor, Harry Holtzmann, Les Mitchell, Bob Sanders and Bob Cutting got a nice catch of northern pike at Field, near North Bay this week. Preston Dearing and son Gerald, R.R. 1, Exeter cap- tured every major prize in the Dorset Horned sheep class at the Canadian National Exhibi- tion, in Toronto on Thursday. 50 YEARS AGO September 13, 1945 - Hen- sall Continuation School was to have opened on Monday but the pupils will enjoy another week of holidays owing to the fact that Teddic and Freddie Saunders, twin sons of princi- pal Morley Saunders have the measles and the family has been quarantined. A new race track oval has been built on the fairgrounds and is said to be one of the fin- est of its kind. James W. Morley of Exeter was among 39 new King's Counsel in Ontario appointed by Attorney General Leslie Blackwell of Toronto. 75 YEARS AGO September 11, 1920 - Exeter High School re -opened on Tuesday of this week with an initial attendance of 88. The staff consists of principal Mr. E.J. Wethey, Miss Stella Greg- ory and Miss Verna McLaugh- lin. A carload of cement arrived in Centralia last week for Rog- ers Bros. to build silos Williarn Esscry, Murray Elliott and A. Hodgson. 100 YEARS AGO September 12, 1895 - Mr. William Kyle Sr. of Kippcn who had occasion to take a load of oats from the field over to Mr. John Whitmore's for threshing had 74 bushels of oats from the load. A citizen of Clinton in Exet- er the other day remarked that all the streets in town were ex- cellent and what added to their beauty were the avenue of trees growing on either side. He had not been in a cleaner or prettier town. John Mallon left Exeter one day last week to sec the Toron- to Exhibition and friends the other side of Toronto. Leaving thc city to visit his uncle he fell asleep on the train and. was tak- en to Kingston, 140 miles fur- ther than his ticket called for. He had to remain there as his funds ran out. The amount of milk received at the Winchelsea butter facto- ry has decreased by about one- half since the dry weather set in. Nearly 10,000 pounds of butter were manufactured in the month of June and all but- ter for the last four months was sold for 19 cents a pound. Women and heart disease - the silent epidemic CLINTON - Heart disease is an "equal op- portunity" killer. That will be the message at a free workshop for women hosted by the Huron County Health Unit and the Heart and Stroke Founda- tion of Ontario in September. The widespread belief that heart disease is exclusively a man's prob- lem is a myth. According to Anne Haley, public health nurse at the health unit, the latest statistics of heart disease, diseases of the blood vessels and stroke cause 41 per cent of all female deaths compared to 37 per cent for males (Statistics Cana- da, 1992). "The majority of worsen are una- ware that heart disease and stroke is the number one cause of death among them. Eight times as many women die from heart disease and stroke than from breast cancer," said Haley. In a move to inform women about heart'health issues, the health unit in conjunction with the Heart and Stroke Foundation will be host- ing a free breakfast workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on women and heart health on Saturday, Sep- tember 23 at the OMAFRA office, Clinton. "We want to help women become more aware of their risk of heart disease." Although many of the same risk factors that apply to men, such as tobacco use, being physi- cally inactive, eating a high fat diet, and poor stress management, are also important to women, certain risk factors are unique to women. These include the effects of estro- gen, taking birth control pills, men- opause and cigarette use. If a wom- an smokes and takes the birth control pill, she will have 10 to 20 times more chance of developing heart disease than a woman who does not. Women above 35 years of age are particularly at risk. It is vi- tal to understand the factors favor- ing heart disease because they may be avoidable or modifiable. Steve Smith of the Huron Chap- ter of the Heart and Stroke Founda- tion of Ontario says the information to be given at the symposium will be "invaluable" since most women are not awarc that they are at risk. "Most people still associate heart disease with middle aged males and that is just not true," said Smith. "Women need to know that their cardiac symptoms are often very different from men's." Women who experience symp- toms of heart disease or stroke tend to wait too long before seeking help which means that many females are much sicker, and older, than their male counterparts by the time they arrive for treatment. As a result, women tend to receive less aggres- sive treatment than hien and are more likely to die after a heart at- tack. The symposium will bring wom- en and health care professionals to- gether to address the symptoms, di- agnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease in worsen. Ways in which women can bring about positive lifestyle changes to decrease their risk of heart disease and stroke will also be emphasized. "We hope women from across Huron will attend the heart health workshop and make a commitment to take good care of themselves. Caring for others begins with car- ing for yourself and knowing you are worth it." If you go: Women and Heart Health Symposium, Saturday, Sep- tember 23, 1995, 8:30 a.rn. to 12:30 p.m., OMAFRA office, 100 Don St., Clinton. Free admission, join us for breakfast. To register call the Huron County Health Unit, 482- 3416 or long distance at 1-800-265- 5184. For more information, contact: - Anne Haley at 482, 3416, or Con- nie Kuc at 882-9331 or Sharon Abel at 235-1014. Massage therapy clinic opens in Devon Building Treatments help increase range of motion and main- tain healthy tissue Heather Mir T -A staff EXETER - More and more people are exploring alternative health care in conjunction with tradi- tional medicine. A new massage therapy clinic on Main Street offers clients a holistic approach to staying healthy. Lori Burt, formerly operating out of G.A. Webb. Chiropractic Office, and Andrea Rader opened their clinic Sept. 5 in the Exeter Business Centre (Devon Building). Both Burt and Rader are Registered Massage Therapists, graduates of the D'Arcy Lane Institute massage therapy pro- grarim in London. Massage therapy treatments relax the body, stimulate circulation and help eliminate toxins. "Swedish massage is designed to relieve stress and help in restoring muscle function," said Rader. Massage can be utilized by athletes and people suffering from arthritis, low back pain, tension headaches, strain, sprains and fractures. The ther- apists also provide clients with remedial exercises to perform at home and hydrotherapy (moist heat and ice). "We are trying to increase people's awareness of their bodies," said Burt. The success of massage depends very much on the individual and good communication between // ty in pe a Ware) their bo therapist and client is important. Factors such as age and the length of injury play a role in how each case will develop. Rader and Burt stressed that any problem beyond their scope is immediately referred to a physician. They will not treat a serious injury, such as whiplash from a car accident, until the client has seen a doctor and had X-rays taken. Burt said she has experienced a "wonderful" re- ception within the medical community. She said many clients find massage complementary to other treatments such as chiropractic. Many people are unsure of what to expect from their first massage treatment. Privacy is respected at all times by professional therapists. The treat- ment is first explained before the client is left alone to undress to their level of comfort. Once lying prone on the table, the hips and ankles are supported by pillows and the client is completely covered by a sheet. Only the specific area of the body the therapist is working on is ex- posed. Clients are often so relaxed by the massage and soft music, they fall asleep. Rader and Burt hope to expand their business to offer evening classes in massage and arc interested in speaking to organiza- tions about massage therapy. Although some clients are referred to a massage therapist by a physician, it is not covered by OHIP. Some extended health care benefits will cover part or all the cost of treatments. The regular rates for the clinic are $20 for a half hour and $35 for one hour. Rader is offering a special rate as a new ther- apist until October 6 at $15 for a half hour and $30 for a full hour. We are ing t0 crease ople's less of dies." Dedication service held at Granton UC w Muriel Lewis GRANTON - Bill Powell cleaned up things in front of the former res- taurant across the street from Bill's barber shop which is now closed. It was no problem and the street looks much cleaner. In fact, he lays claim to having rolled up the same side- walks every night for over thirty years. Personals Cathie and Ross Westman ac- companied by Audrey Westman were guests at the wedding of Na- dine Odynski and James Westman at St. James Cathedral in Toronto on Saturday, September 9. Several hundred people including a number from the Granton area at- tended the 65th birthday party and smorgasbord supper honoring Peter McNaughton held at the llderton Curling Club on Sunday, Septem- ber 10. St. Paul's At St. Pauls Church, Kirkton on Sunday, the Rev. Tim Connor of Stratford led the service and his message was about 'Freedom from sin forgiven and not being separat- ed from God's love'. United Church At the Granton United Church on Sunday, September 10 in a service of dedication Pastor Normalie Voakes' sermon was entitled 'Or- der of Service' as she explained the purpose of each part. The reading of the Psalm was led by Marilyn Humphrey and special music was provided in a solo by Cindy Bilyea who sang 'Bless this house'. Ruth Cook introduced the other two members of the committee, Marilyn Humphrey and Marion Thomson. She also outlined the work that had been involved in re- furbishing the vestibule and sanctu- ary of the church. In a presentation representing the past, present and future, Madeline Hardie, Bill and Marion Thomson and Steven Cook, son of John and Cheryl Cook each placed roses in a vase. Also dedicated were the new choir curtain and re -upholstered chairs given through the Memorial Fund in memory of Mary Dykes by family and friends; the arrange- ment of everlasting flowers in the sanctuary and vestibule given by Madeline Hardie and family in memory of Robert Hardie; candle- sticks and candles for the commun- ion table given by the families of Bill and Irene Cook; a candle light- er and extinguisher given by the families of Jessica and Nelson Bi- lyca. A time of fellowship followed the service during a luncheon served by the UCW. UCW Unit one met at Cathie West - man's home for a potluck picnic lunch at noon on Thursday, Sep- tember 7. The leader Doreen McRobert gave lesson thoughts on 'Live and Learn' based on Prov- erbs I: 5. Secretary Audrey Westman read the minutes and correspondence. Plans were made for the next meet- ing and the bazaar and luncheon on October 21 were discussed. Ar- rangements were also made for the lunch following the dedication ser- vice on Sunday. For the program Madeline Hardie had an ex -word contest, Amelia Jameson conducted a sit down game and gave a reading and Do- reen McRobert concluded with a never done before game. Readings, smiles and laughter followed each one home. Unit three members and some guests met at Marion Thomson's place on Tuesday evening, Septem- ber 5. President April Bryan wel- comed everyone after the summer break with readings entitled 'Smil- ing' and another about the chain re- action of being pleasant to people. Business discussion included fi- nal plans for lunch after the service on Sunday. Also September 22 and October 13 were the dates set to fill orders for nearly 2000 turkey pies. Marion Thomson began the pro- gram by reading the hymn 'For the fruit of all creation.' Panther Profile By Anita Wein Anita Wein, South Huron District High School OAC student, will be writing a weekly column about what's happening in Exeter's high school community. Anita is second vice-president of the student council and is very active in other extra -curricular activities such as HOBY. Look for her column each week, including a list of upcom- ing events. School's back in and things at South Huron seems pretty much the sante except one major change. The high school is now on a semes- ter system. The students have four classes from September until January and then four different classes from January to June. With this new sys- tem, the students have the same classes every day which means they must do homework every night. The feeling about semestering is mixed. Some students love it, some hate it. ,1 personally like things so far. It's true you have to do homework every night but the fact you only have to think about three or four subjects is sure to increase marks. For someone plan- ning to go to University next September, this is an added bonus. As with any new situation, it takes a while to adapt to changes. One main complaint many people have is the homework. In thc old system, we had classes every other day, so you had two days«to do your homework. OAC (Ontario Academic Credit) student, Amy Walper said the semester system is rough. "You have to do homework every night plus work and everything else. I thing that once everyone gets used to doing homework every night, things will be fine," said Walper. It's hard to judge so early in the year but so far things seem good. We will have to wait until marks come out to see how this new sys- tem is really working out. Upcoming Events: Thursday Sept. 14 - picture day - dance Friday Sept. 15 - Grade 9/GST lunch and activity afternoon Andrea Rader and Lori Burt have recently opened a massage therapy clinic in Exeter, located in the Exeter Business Centre (Devon Building). Crimes of the week Break and enter A break, enter and theft took place around August 20, 1995 at Al- bert Street in Exeter. The thief entered the residence and removed a VCR, jewellery and collectors bills. Other pans of thc residence had also been ransacked as they were looking for other items. Break and enter On August 21, 1995 a break, enter and theft occurred at the Fai- rholme Dairy at 253 Irwin Street in Clinton. A quantity of furniture had been stored at this location. The following items were stolen: an- tique beige velvet wing hack queen chair, pine wash stand, large pine wardrobe, four windsor hack chairs, white three drawer dresser with brass knobs, pine blanket box with wrought iron side handles. Electro- lux canister vacuum, blue jewellery box, antique walnut night table, white ceiling fan, pine mirror. and upright vacuum. Mischief Damage was done to a Euclid front end loader at Concession 6, Howick Township, RR 1 Gorrie. The damage included smashing thc windows and removing the valve stems from the tires. This occurrec sometime in August 1995. Theft of trailer A snowmobile trailer was stolen from a residence at Concession 8, Colborne Township on August 29, 1995. At approximately 12:30-1:00 a.m. the victim heard a motorcycle or ATV at thc corner near his resi- dence and a few minutes later it took off northbound on Sideroad 9. In the morning it was discovered that the trailer had been disconnected from the vehicle. If you have information about these or any other crimes call Crime Stoppers of Huron County, 1400.265.1777 and you could receive a reward of up to $1,000.00. Remember crime doein'1 pay, Crime Stoppers does.