The Times Advocate, 2006-06-14, Page 5Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Exeter Times—Advocate
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Opinion Forum News
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
I OYEARS AGO
June 12, 1996 - More than 50
years ago Lloyd Otterbein of
Zurich picked up a jack knife and
began carving the figure of a
Clydesdale horse. He recently cre-
ated Clydesdale horses for a
Detroit show and is presently
working on a crest for his family's
reunion on June 22.
Downtown Exeter has become a
lot more colourful thanks to the
Exeter Business Association with the placing of
barrels and hanging baskets of flowers on Main
street. The display now contains 44 barrels and 64
hanging baskets.
Andy DeBoer of Exeter continues to run an
orphanage, but the orphans he cares for are not
children, but white squirrels. Andy and his wife
Gloria continue to care for wayward squirrels
brought to them by local residents and this year is
no exception.
Announced as students of the year at Friday's
SHDHS graduating formal were Kristy Ahrens and
Adam Jean.
20YEARS AGO
June 11, 1986 - Jon O'Connor of Grand Bend has
been named junior student of the year at SHDHS.
W.F.B. "Mac" Mac Laren has been honoured
with a life membership in the Grand Bend Lions
Club. He was a charter member of the club in
1950.
35YEARS AGO
June 10, 1971 - Beginning June 23 all eating
establishments in the village of Grand Bend will
close at 2:30 a.m. The controversy started when
the Chamber of Commerce sent a resolution to
council asking for a 2 a.m. curfew in an attempt to
get people off the street and allow village residents
to get some sleep. Councillors Ivan Luther and
Shirley Sylvester voted for a 3 a.m. closing while
Murray Desjardins and Dave Jackson were in
favour of 2:30 a.m. Reeve John Payne broke the tie.
45YEARS AGO
June 12, 1961 - The Exeter Golf Course being
developed by Allan Westcott on the St. Marys road
will be open for play this Saturday.
Bill Systma and Ruth Anne Salmon were two
winners at the first Science Fair being held at
SHDHS. There were over 100 entries including
some working models.
Bill Snow, a grade eight student at S.S. 2
Usborne won the T -A trophy for finish in the
Hensall Feeder Cal Club Friday night. He also won
reserve champion honours in junior showman
ship.
50YEARS AGO
June 11, 1956 - Topping their grades at SHDHS
were Voldemars Gulens, Bill Pollen, Paul Wilson
and Jane Horton.
Thames Road United Church which was erected
in 1881 at a cost of $4,000 will celebrate its 75th
anniversary, Sunday.
60YEARS AGO
June 10, 1946 - Dr. F.J. Milner is this week mov-
ing into the residence he recently purchased on
Anne street.
Mr. Harry Bierling, who for the past 29 years has
conducted a general store in Exeter north has dis-
posed of the business to F.C. Beaupre of Brockville.
Gordon Lamport who has operated the Lamport
Coffee Shop for almost two years has sold the busi-
ness to Mr. George Rether of London.
85 YEARS AGO
June 11, 1921 - Frank Taylor's horse got fourth
place in last week's Ailsa Craig races.
Mr. Fred Kerr of Crediton got third place in the
Grand International Handicap Shoot at St. Thomas
this week.
I I OYEARS AGO
June 12, 1896 - The white blackbirds on the
property of August Hill in Crediton are still alive.
Mr. Hill refused $10 for them last week.
Last week the married men of Crediton chal-
lenged the single men to a game of baseball. On
Saturday, the younger men were ready to play, but
the "old chaps" failed to appear.
From the assessment roll of the township of
Usborne comes the following information. Total
population 2,400.Children between five and 16
years - 580; Persons between 21 and 60 - 538;
Number of cattle - 5,671; sheep - 2,431 hogs -
2,179 and horses 1,819.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
New Club Planned For Exeter Retirees:
Information meeting is planned to discuss starting a
"Probus Club" in Exeter. Retirement can come too early
for many people who want and are able to remain
active. Probus clubs are organizations for men and
women who have retired from their profession or busi-
ness and want to maintain a social network with others
who have similar interests.
Each Probus club meets at least once a month for fel-
lowship and to hear guest speakers. Today, there are
over 300,000 members in approximately 4,000 Probus
clubs worldwide.
Probus clubs were first formed, as an acronym for
Pro(fessional) and Bus(iness), in the early 1920's in
Saskatchewan. This information meeting is being held in
the second floor, Municipal Building, Exeter on Wed.,
June 14, 7 - 9 p.m. No obligation, invite your friends to
attend.
4th Annual Adult Trade Fair & Information
Expo:
Held June 7 at the Exeter Rec. Centre, the trade fair
was a real success. I personally want to thank each of
you who helped make it all worthwhile! The vendors,
door prize donators, guest speakers including Jay
Campbell A Channel, London, the bands who kept you
entertained, Audrey Haugh, Ed Giles and family, Wayne
Otterbein, Lois Hodgins and Harvey Smith and their
groups, the many volunteers and the great response
from you the public that attended. Thanks...
Fish Fry:
The Exeter Chapter Order of The Eastern Star is spon-
soring a Fish Fry at 248 McConnell Street North (behind
the OPP) on Sun., June 25. This fantastic meal is being
served is from 4 - 7 p.m. For tickets or ticket informa-
tion, please contact Larry at 229-6947 or Elaine, 235-
1702
Alzheimer Society of Huron County
Upstairs at Hansen's Caring with Confidence is now a
three-week education series offered to personal care-
givers. The main focus of this series is to learn how to
balance the needs of the person with the disease with
those of the caregiver.
Topics include:
• Building a relationship with your doctor
• An overview of Alzheimer's Disease
• The brain and behaviour
• Strategies facing difficult behaviours
Held on Tuesdays June 13, 20, & 27 - 7 - 9 p.m. at
Hansen's Upstairs, Community Room, Exeter.
Alzheimer Support Groups:
Hensall Alzheimer Support Group:
Information is shared on 2nd Monday of every month
at Queensway Nursing & Retirement Home, Hensall,
evening 7 - 9 p.m. Facilitator is Shirley Philips.
Grand Bend Alzheimer Support Group:
Mark your calendar for the 1st Monday of every month
at Grand Bend Community Health Centre, Grand Bend,
evening 7 - 9 p.m. Facilitator is also Shirley Philips.
Call 482-1482 or 1-800-561-5012 if you would like to
attend a support group or if you prefer individual sup-
port, please call the Society to arrange an appointment.
Life after Work: The Complete Retirement Workshop
- it's not just about the money! Join Jen Denys of The
Right Path Consulting Group and Paul Ciufo of
Godbolt, Ciufo Insurance & Financial Services Inc.
as they present the six pieces of the Retirement
Puzzle: Health, Marriage & Family, Friends,
Moving, Work and Money.
Two sessions to choose from: 2 - 4 p.m. or 7 - 9
p.m., Thurs., June 15 upstairs at Hansen's
Independent Grocer, Exeter. Reserve your spot by
calling: 519.235-2740. $20 per person door prizes
and refreshments Jen Denys, B.A., CHRP the Right
Path Consulting Group Phone - 519.294.6345 Fax -
519.294-0061 Web - www.rightpathconsulting.com
The Kirkton Agricultural Society presents
Canada's LargestTraveling Barn Dance Show:
Jim Swan of London is Master of Ceremonies and spe-
cial guests are: Marie Bottrell, John & Geneva Heaman,
Ron Coulthard, Aaron Shane and James Rutherford will
entertain you with their own unique style of Country
Music. Plan to attend this exciting event on Father's Day,
Sun., June 18 at the Kirkton-Woodham Community
Centre Kirkton, and the concert is from 2 - 4 p.m.
Advance tickets available from; Kirkton Market 229-
8923, Wayne Otterbein's Barber Shop 235-0559, Russ &
Cathy Barker 229-8157 or Vern & Melanie Thompson at
229-8286. Refreshments on site, Wheelchair Accessible
and doors open @ 1 pm;
Strawberry & Ham Supper:
Hibbert United Church, Staffa on Wed., June 21 from 5
- 7 pm. There promises to be a lot of great food.
Bluewater Shriners Fish Fry:
Tickets are going fast for this meal sponsored by Zion
United Church in Crediton. It will be held at the Crediton
Athletic Field on Fri., June 16 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are available from Wilmar Wein 235-1548, Ruth
Haines 235-1736, Barb Dundas 234-6478, Don
Finkbeiner 234-6278 or any church members
Library News:
The Exeter library carries variety of things for your
use. Videos, DVDs and books on CD are among the
selection. Also available for a three week loan are walk-
ing kits with pedometers. Count your steps to fitness with
a kit from the library. "The 1st Ladies' Detective
Agency" by Alexander McCall Smith was discussed at the
last meeting of the book club for the spring. All agreed it
was an interesting read and an easy way to get a glimpse
of another culture. The book club will meet next on
September 8 at 12:30 p.m.
Books to read over the summer will be "The Life of Pi"
by Yan Martel and Mythspring. The library staff are
preparing for the Summer Reading Program "Quest for
Heroes". Registration will start June 16. Phone 235-
1890 to sign up.
Tips for ConservingWater in Our Homes:
Toilets (33% of indoor water use)
Low flow toilets save 6L - 14L per flush.
Checking for leaks can save 1400Umonth and water
displacement devices can save 12 - 100L per day.
Baths & Showers (25% of indoor use)
Low flow shower heads save 8Uminute
Shorter showers help conserve water
Filling the bath only 1/2 full saves 60L a bath
Putting a stopper in the tub before starting the water
saves 20L a bath
Washing Machines (30% of indoor use)
Full loads and shorter cycles save 95L a load
Dishwashing by hand and rinsing in a dish pan can
save 32 - 60L per load
Faucets (12% of indoor use)
Turning the faucet off when it is not needed can save
10 - 40L per day
Installing a flow restrictor or a faucet aerator can save
up to 20L per day
Checking for leaks can save 47L per day
Don't flush your money away, conserve water today!
Make a Splash This SummerWith a
Marvelous Manicure:
Have your hands had enough of the harsh winter
weather? Give summer a high five with a manicure that
adds a little sizzle to your look this season. Just follow
these 10 simple steps to help you make your manicure
simply stunning.
10 Steps to a Great Manicure:
1. Remove old nail enamel with an acetone -free
remover. To remove all residues, fully saturate a cotton
pad with nail enamel remover and place on nail for up to
one minute before wiping off.
2. Shape nails using fingernail clippers and nail file
before nails are softened by soaking. This season, the
trend is a short, square shaped nail. File in one direction
on only the top and corners of each nail. Filing along the
sides of the nail will weaken it.
3. Soak nails in warm, soapy water for three - five
minutes to soften cuticles.
4. Gently push back cuticles with a cuticle pusher.
5. Trim hangnails with cuticle/nail scissors
and/or tweezers - wash hands. Do not cut cuti-
cles, as this may damage the nail.
6. For maximum moisturization massage
hands with hand cream.
7. Wipe nails once with nail enamel to
remove oily residue.
8. Apply a base coat over nail and across tip.
Let dry to the touch.
Jim Bearss 9. Apply two thin coats of your favourite nail
57/56- enamel. For best dry time, do not flood with
colour.
10. Apply a top coat over nail and across tip to protect
the ends from chipping. The Independent Plus.
Milk Pasteurization:
Is pasteurization required by law?
Since 1938, the Ontario Health Act has required pas-
teurization of all milk and cream for human consump-
tion. It is illegal to sell or even give away milk, cream or
milk products that have not been pasteurized in a plant
licensed under the Milk Act. Pasteurization destroys
pathogens, such as salmonella and E. coli, which can
cause human illness. It has been used extensively as an
effective and efficient method of preventing transmission
of food -borne illness to consumers via milk and milk
products.
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