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The Times Advocate, 2005-01-05, Page 5Wednesday, January 5, 2005 Exeter Times–Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME I OYEARS AGO Jan. 4, 1995 — Cara Gardner and her fellow team mates on Team Ontario ringette team visit- ed for a few days in Hensall and practised at the Hensall arena. Unemployment rates increased during the month of November for the Exeter area to 7.2 per cent from 4.9 per cent in October. 25 YEARS AGO Jan. 3, 1980 — Joan Hern, Lisa Rundle and Vicki Pfaff from Usborne Central School won prizes in the recent essay contest sponsored by the Wingham disrict office of the Ministry of Natural Resources. With ideal fall weather on Dec. 31, four mem- bers of the Exeter lawn bowling club enjoyed a game at the local greens and they were green. They were Stan Mitchell, Tommy Walker, Clarence Down and Charles Hendy. 35YEARS AGO Jan. 4, 1970 — The first baby born at South Huron Hospital in 1970 arrived in the late hours of Jan. 2. The new baby is Kenneth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Parke of RR 1, Varna. Welfare continues to be a problem for Exeter council, and it became even more so this week when welfare oficer Bill MacLean resigned. MacLean said the job requires a person with more time and better qualifications. Early last week Bob Bushfield took over as Postmaster for the police village of Crediton. He was signed in under the watchful eye of Harvey C. Pfaff of Exeter, district post office supervisor. 40YEARS AGO Jan. 5, 1965 — Eugene Beaver has been installed as the new president of the Exeter Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, succeeding Percy Noels. Ross Tuckey is the new chairman of the Exeter Public School Board. 45 YEARS AGO Jan. 4, 1960 — A quartet from Exeter skipped by Lee Learn captured Hensall's annual mixed curling championship. A building bylaw, a new dump and at least two new bridges will be some of the projects faced by Stephen Township council during the coming year, according to Reeve Glenn Webb. 55 YEARS AGO Jan. 4, 1950 — Exeter leads the way with the first 1950 baby born in Huron County. Daniel Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wiliam Walters of Winchelsea takes the honours. W.E. Middleton has been elected chairman of the Exeter Public School Board. Eight of the original charter members of the Exeter Lions club were honoured with seats at the head table at Friday's upper meeting at the Central Hotel. They are J.P. Bowey, J. B. Creech, Dr. H.C. Cowen, Dr. Dunlop, A.O. Elliott, T.O. Southcott and B.W. Tuckey. 60YEARS AGO Jan. 5, 1945 — There was a rush for seats for the New Year's Eve midnight show at Leavitt's Theatre as many took advantage of this form of entertainment to usher in the new year. 70 YEARS AGO Jan. 4, 1935 — From Saturday, July 27 to Wednesday, July 31, Exeter is celebrating a Century of Progress and holding a Reunion of its Old Boys and Girls. The committee has been working since last September in preparation for the bigggst celebration Exeter has ever put on. It is 105 years since the first settler built the first log cabin at what is now known as the cor- ner of Main and Simcoe streets. Nearby at the south end of town relatives of the late James Willis, the Devonshireman who started Exeter on its Century of Progress have erected a beautifully cut stone entrance pillar and on the opposite side of Main Street, a similar pillar in memory of the first council and officials is being built. 80 YEARS AGO Jan. 3, 1925 — W.D. Sanders was elected reeve of Exeter and Joseph Davis, Eli Coultis, C.F. Hooper and Wm. Gillespie were elected members of council. The general store of J.C. Moore of Kirkton along with dwelling apartments were totally destroyed by fire on Jan. 2. Destroyed were stocks of gro- ceries, general drygoods and hardware. Senior▪ s' Perspective By Jim Bearss ADULT ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR I am back at my desk for another year. I needed time off to be with family and friends and research new material for your enjoyment. In my last column, I mentioned the Adult Trade Fair and Information Expo is to be held on June 5. Many of you reminded me of the mistake. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, June 1, and as information is avail- able, I will report it to you. Senior's December Christmas meeting: The Exeter Senior Citizens celebrated their annual Christmas meeting at the Exeter Legion Dec. 7. Eighty-eight members and guests enjoyed a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. The Legion Auxiliary ladies catered the delicious meal. The Legion hall was beautifully decorated by Orville and Mary Webber. Each table had a decorative centre piece and one lucky person took it home with them after the evening was over. President Shirley Kirk welcomed all and Elly VanBergen said grace. A short meeting was held and Happy Birthday was sung to all members and friends celebrating a birthday this month. A change in the constitution was read and voted on and passed by all the members. Lila Ellis gave the nominations report for 2005-2006 and installed the officers. The guest speaker was Elly VanBergen, who told us a Christmas Family Story. Audrey Haugh ("Lil Audrey") entertained us on the keyboard with sing-alongs, Christmas carols and toe tapping music. Some members enjoyed dancing and others just enjoyed listening to her great music. Winner: The Town and Country Support Services December winner of a free dinner at the Lions Youth Centre was Stuart McLellan. Hope you enjoyed your meal, Stu. Coming events for Bingo fans: Centralia/Huron Park Lions Bingo: Dates are Jan. 9, Feb. 6, Feb. 27, April 3, May 1 and June 5. Doors open at the South Huron Rec Centre at 12 p.m. and Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Motorcoach tours: The excitement in Orillia continues! Call for informa- tion on a one -day trip if you are interested in attend- ing. Dates are Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 30, April 27, and May 25. Casino Rama Overnight Special: Feb. 14 and 15, two days of fun. Price includes motorcoach transportation, accommodation at the Couchiching Inn, one continen- tal breakfast and visit to Cookstown Outlet Mall, a buf- fet at Rama on day one and a coin bonus at Rama on day two. Please contact June Payette in Goderich at 519- 524-6295, Phyllis in Howick at 519-335-3164 or Evelyn in Wingham at 519-357-1695 for more infor- mation. I will keep you posted on other trips coming up. A Christmas gift of giving: As the new co-ordinator of VON Senior Support Services I have been struggling with how to spread the news of the many ways that people can help us help so many others. I decided to meet and interview Barb Fraser, just one of our many dedicated volunteers. Why does she give so much of her time to help others? We started out with the usual questions. What do you enjoy about volunteering? Why did you start volunteer- ing? As we were talking she began to tell her story of her family. She grew up enjoying seniors and volunteering at the young age of five, singing at the UCW meetings. Once she was old enough to drive she would take her moth- er and mother-in-law to many appointments and excursions. The word got out she was willing and loved to help others; so many would call her for a ride. Close to two years ago Barb's mother-in-law passed away and then her mother shortly after. Now, when she drives a client for VON she sees her mother in them and reflects on how much her mother appreciat- ed her help. She likes to keep that feeling close to her heart and knows how much her clients appreciate her time. Barb always replies to the client when they ask "can we also go to the...", She says, "My time is your time!" She truly gives to her community and always enjoys the "big smile and hug at the end of the drive." Along with her caring personality she brings with her a sense of humor. Barb believes laughter is the best medicine. As one of our transportation volunteers, Barb knows how much she is needed and appreciated by VON Senior Support Services and we are always in need of more. This is the season of caring and compassion. Please help us extend the Christmas spirit throughout the New Year. If you or anyone you know would like to be a volun- teer driver please call Pam Tweddle co-ordinator of VON Senior Support Services at 1-800-561-1555. What's Happening in Grand Bend: Jan. 10: "Grand Bend CHC Low Impact Exercise classes" start in Grand Bend at the CHC 9-10 a.m. Monday's and Thursdays. Call Cindy at 238-1556 ext 6 for more info. Jan. 11: "Living with Cancer Support Group" 7 p.m. Adult Day Centre, Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre, 69 Main St E. Call Pat Plowright for info at 786-5290. Jan. 13: "Understanding Cholesterol Class" Grand Bend Area CHC, 69 Main St. East, 1:15 p.m. Everyone welcome! Call 238-1556 ext 3. Jan. 18: "Diabetes Meter Teaching Class" Grand Bend Area CHC 69 Main St East, 1:30 p.m. Call 238-1556 ext 4 Jim Bearss to register. Jan. 18: "Port Franks Garden Club" 7:30 p.m. Port Franks Community Centre. Guest speaker Julie Masfrankc speaks on "New Varieties." Guests and new members welcome. For more info call Marg at 243- 1121. Jan. 20: "Diabetes Support Group." If you have dia- betes and would like to connect with others for sup- port, information and friendship please join us at the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre at 11 a.m. Contact Maurice Thomas at 238-8762 for more infor- mation. Jan. 20: "Managing Your Diabetes" Grand Bend Area CHC 69 Main St East, 1:15 p.m. Call 238-1556 ext 4 to register. Jan. 21: "Persistent Pain Management Exercise Program." 10:30 a.m. Grand Bend Area CHC. This pro- gram is a gentle stretching and exercise class for peo- ple with lower back pain, fibromyalgia etc. Call Cindy at 238-1556 ext. 6 to register. Jan. 25: "New Book Club." Would you like to join a monthly book club? We are trying to set up a group in Grand Bend. Contact Nancy Winters at 238-5419. Healthy Information Series "Skinny On Snacks:" Yes, you can enjoy a tasty snack every now and then and still maintain a healthy diet. The snack and dip substitutes listed below are every bit as delicious as their more calorie -heavy counterparts. Try: •1/12 (50 g) angel food cake instead of pound cake; • 1/2 (30g) bagel with fat-free ricotta cheese or 1 tbsp (15 ml) fruit preserves instead of a doughnut; • 13 (20g) baked tortilla chips instead of corn chips; • two to three graham crackers instead of a butter cookie; • one (4 oz/ 112 g) frozen fruit bar instead of an ice cream bar; • 30 g low-fat string cheese or 1/4 cup (25 g) two per cent cottage cheese instead of cheddar cheese; • 1/2 cup (125 ml) non-fat frozen yogurt instead of ice cream; • two tbsp (30 ml) non-fat yogurt/garlic blend instead of mayonnaise dip; • seven (20 g) pretzels instead of potato chips; • 1/2 cup (125 ml) salsa instead of sour cream -based dip; • 1/2 (30 g) large soft pretzel instead of a crescent roll; • 1/2 cup (125 nil) spiced applesauce instead of apple pie. Information compliments of Roche Diagnostics Elderly love: An elderly couple were driving across the country. The woman was driving when she got pulled over by the highway patrol. The officer said, "Ma'am did you know you were speeding?" The woman, hard of hearing, turned to her husband and asked, "What did he say?" The old man yelled, "He says you were speeding!" The patrolman said, "May I see your licence?" The woman turned to her husband once again and asked, "What did he say?" The old man yelled, "He wants to see your licence!" The woman gave the officer her licence. The patrol- man then said, "I see you are from Arkansas. I spent some time there once and went on a blind date with the ugliest woman I've ever seen." The woman turned to her husband and asked, "What did he say?" The old man yells, "He said he thinks he knows you!"