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I OYEARS AGO
August 6, 1997 - Biddulph-
Blanshard fire chief George
Westman will retire on October
31 after 45 years as volunteer
fire fighter and six years as chief.
The new Tim Horton's coffee
shop in St. Marys is now open. It ROSUS
is owned by Tim Whaling and HAGH
his wife Linda who also operate BACK IN TIME
the Exeter location.
20YEARS AGO
August 5, 1987 - Youngsters attending Exeter
Public School when the new term begins in
September should receive better protection when
crossing Main street. Council acting on a recom-
mendation from police chief Larry Hardy will be
making two major changes at the intersection of
Main and Victoria streets. No parking signs will be
erected on both sides of Main street, north and
south of Victoria to allow a better line of sight for
motorists and pedestrians. The school crossing will
be changed to a pedestrian crosswalk and properly
designated with signs and markings.
Laurie Forrester representing La -V -Esta Beauty
Salon was named Dashwood Friedsburg Days
Queen for 1987. Runnersup were Anita Denomme
and Tammy Keller.
40YEARS AGO
August 3, 1967- This week the Ontario
Development Corporation hired six men to handle
the fire fighting duties at the former Centralia
R.C.A.F. base. Three of them are members of the
Exeter volunteer fire brigade including F.C. Pyke,
William Musser, Reg Stagg, Don Wells and Irwin
Ford. The latter is chief of the Exeter brigade.
Gerard O'Rourke, son of Mrs. Dennis O'Rourke,
R.R. 3. Dashwood won a bicycle accessory kit in the
Elmer's summer safety contest, sponsored by the
Ontario Safety League.
50YEARS AGO
August 6, 1957 - Fifty boys and girls from
London orphanages were treated to a picnic and
colourful toys by members of the Airmen's Lounge
at R.C.A.F. Centralia at Riverview Park in Exeter,
Saturday.
The R.C.A.F. School of Flying Control command-
ed by Squadron Leader S.N.E. Bocuher of
Winnipeg has moved from Grand Bend to R.C.A.F.
Station Camp Borden.
Miss Marilyn Marshall of Kirkton was runnerup
for the title of Dairy Princess of Huron county in a
recent milking competition.
Gordon Clark Turnbull who developed the Lake
Huron summer resort of Turnbull's Grove 20 years
ago died Fri., July 26.
55YEARS AGO
August 3, 1952 - Peter Wright, son of Mr. and
Mrs. George Wright celebrated his ninth birthday
last week by catching one of the largest pike ever
hauled from Georgian Bay. It weighed 16 pounds,
two ounces and measured 42 inches in length.
Yeggs blew open the safe at Jones and May gen-
eral store Monday morning, but were frightened
away. Thursday morning the Dutch Boy Food
Market at R.C.A.F. Centralia was entered and $157
was stolen from the cash register.
Mr. James Lawson, who for many years operat-
ed a jewellery business in Exeter died in Victoria
Hospital in London July 24 at the age of 79.
65 YEARS AGO
August 4, 1942 - In spite of rubber and gasoline
restrictions, the number of Civic holiday weekend
visitors at Grand Bend was a near record breaker.
Leading fireman William Chambers, Pte. Allan
Fraser and Pilot Officer Jack Anderson have
arrived safely in England.
Mrs. A. Willard has been engaged as organist at
Main Street United Church to succeed the late Mrs.
N. Dore.
Red leather spring filled seats are being installed
at Leavitt's Theatre in Exeter.
Turnip growers in Huron county have organized
as an association with Edgar Cudmore of Exeter as
chairman and Harry Strang, Usborne, Bruce
Tuckey and Harold Hunter, Exeter, Russell
Doherty, Blyth and Bruce Roy, Londesboro as a
committee.
90YEARS AGO
August 15, 1917 - Mr. Herb Southcott, traveller
of Toronto has been visiting his home here during
the week. He and his brother Orville left on a
month's trip to Western Canada.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
SENIORS' CORRESPONDENT
"Fun is like Insurance, the older you get the more it
costs!"
A 2006 study found that the average Canadian walks
about 900 miles a year. Another study found that
Canadians drink an average of 22 gallons of
beer a year, that means, on average Canadians
get about 41 miles per gallon. Not bad! eh! Jane
Dearing
Legion Upcoming Events
Legion Fund Raiser! Royal Canadian Legion
RE Pooley Branch #167, Exeter ON is sponsor-
ing a Fundraiser Golf Tournament (Texas
Scramble) and a Chicken BBQ on Sat., Aug. 25.
The location is the Exeter Golf Club.
Registration is at 12 noon and shot gun starts
at 1 p.m. Prizes for all golfers and entertainment. This
event will help raise money for roof and furnace require-
ments for the legion. For more information contact: 235-
2322, 235-2962, 235-6213 and 235-2309. Entry is $40
and BBQ only is $15.
Fish Fry on Sun., Sept. 16 upstairs at the legion and
entertainment by Li'l Audrey. Advanced tickets $12 or
at the door $14. Contact: 235-1167 or Legion 235-2962.
Steak BBQ on Sun., Oct. 14. Music by Ben Shane and
Bobby K. Advance tickets are $10 or at the door $12.
For entertainment only; a $5 charge at the door. Contact:
235-1167 or Legion at 235-2962.
Introduction to Computers:
Introduction to Windows, Internet & Email; Starting
Tuesday & Wednesday, August 7 & 8 and Monday
Tuesday & Wednesday, August 13, 14 & 15 and Monday,
August 20th. This is a 12 hour course, 9:30 - 11:30 am.
Cost to get this valuable information is only $90 plus
GST. Another course is starting September 11th. Contact
the Centre for Employment & Learning at (519) 235-
0471 or visit at 349 Main Street South, Exeter for more
details.
Town and Country GolfTournament-Golf for
seniors!
There's still time to enter Town and Country's golf
tournament on Sat., Aug. 12 at Woodlands Links,
Clinton, starting at 10 a.m. the tournament includes 18
holes of golf, a full steak dinner, and excellent prizes for
everyone. This tournament is a major fundraiser for
Town and Country and all proceeds go directly back to
help senior citizens, frail elderly, disabled adults and
children with services to help them live independently.
Contact Town & Country Support Services at 235-0258.
What's happening in Grand Bend forAugust?
July31 "Basketball/Sports Week" at the Grand Bend
Youth Centre Come and learn how to pass, dribble,
shoot, rebound, game rules and offensive defensive skills
by an experienced coach. Call 238-1155 for info.
Aug. 1 "Grand Bend Golden Agers Club" Shuffleboard
every Monday and Tuesday at 1 p.m. and Euchre every
2nd and 4th Wednesday. New members welcome!
Aug. 1 Grand Bend Farmers Market every Wednesday
in August "Come out for fresh produce, crafts, entertain-
ment and more! Your healthy experience starts at 8 a.m.
Aug. 7 "Animal Week" at the Grand Bend Youth
Centre. Enjoy games, and crafts to prepare you for our
trip to the Toronto Zoo. See the dinosaur exhibit come to
life! Call 238-1155.
Aug. 8 "Cottage /Home Safety Meeting" Port Franks
Community Centre 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the
Ipperwash and Area Community Policing Committee.
Aug. 11 "Ausable Port Franks Optimist Kids Fishing
Derby" will be held at Port Franks.
Aug 14 "Storybook Gardens" at Grand Bend Youth
Centre. Join us for Survivor games, camping and a fun
trip to Storybook Gardens in London. Call 519-238-1155
"Huron Country Playhouse Guild" Dinner for Eight
draw tickets for September 15th is available and only a
limited number of 500 will be sold. For tickets and/or
further information please call Doreen at 238-5423.
Tetanus Boosters for Adults Important...
Anyone who likes the outdoors, gardening, animals or
participating in sports should know when they last had a
tetanus booster. Chances are if you don't remember then
you are not protected. You need a tetanus booster every
10 years.
Tetanus, sometimes called lockjaw, is a serious and
potentially fatal disease caused by a toxin from the bac-
teria Clostridium tetani. This extremely powerful toxin
blocks normal control of nerve reflexes. It causes intense
and painful muscle contractions throughout the body
that can affect breathing, resulting in death. The disease
is called lockjaw because the jaws become very tightly
clenched with spasms of the jaw muscles.
It's not just a rusty nail! Tetanus spores survive for
many years in the environment. Tetanus is present in
dirt and dust. The most common source of exposure is
soil. Studies have shown almost one-third of soil samples
collected in North America contain tetanus spores.
Additional sources of infection include cuts, scrapes,
lacerations, splinters, animal bites, surgical wounds,
body piecing, tattoos and intravenous drug use. Anybody
who lacks antibody to tetanus is susceptible. Even with
intense treatment the death rate is 10 to 20 per cent.
You can prevent infection with a free, publically funded
vaccine. Tetanus rarely occurs in anyone who is up to
date with tetanus immunization. Prior to 1940, when
tetanus vaccination became routine, there was 60
to 75 cases of tetanus, resulting in 40 to 50 deaths
every year in Canada.
Today, tetanus is rare. In the past 15 years there
have been fewer than three cases per year in
Canada. Most cases now do not occur in persons
over age 60 that have had the vaccine or had a
booster shot for more than 10 years.
The tetanus vaccine is free and available at your
doctor's office.
Market and Grocery Food Safety...
People often forget that the way that we shop has an
impact on food safety. We select food from a display
refrigerator, and keep our fridge at home ice-cold, but
how long does our food languish in the grocery cart and
car before we get home?
Under perfect conditions, bacteria can double every 20
minutes - and conditions don't get better than a warm
car interior in summer Buy refrigerated food at the end
of your shopping trip and drive straight home. If you
have a long journey, consider using a cooler. Food that is
ready to -eat should have no, or at least low levels of
harmful bacteria However, raw meat and unwashed
produce can contain these germs. Cooking or washing
food will kill or remove most of the harmful bacteria, but
ready to eat foods are not cooked or washed.
Don't contaminate your food. Keep ready to -eat food
separate from meat and unwashed produce. Ensure that
packages of meat are not dripping or replace the pack-
age in the bag to stop the spread of juices and bacteria.
Be sure to pack ready to -eat and raw or unwashed food
in different bags.
Try to buy more local produce. Food that is raised or
grown locally has been transported shorter distances
and therefore used less fuel and caused less pollution. It
will be fresher. We are lucky to have access to locally
grown food. Buying these products also support local
farmers.
Thoughts
1. The nicest thing about the future is that it always
starts tomorrow.
2. Money will buy a fine dog, but only kindness makes
him wag his tail.
3. If you don't have a sense of humor, you probably
don't have any sense at all.
4. Seat belts are not as confining as wheelchairs.
5. A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you're
in deep water.
6. How come it takes so little time for a child who is
afraid of the dark to become a teenager who wants to
stay out all night?
7. Business conventions are important because they
demonstrate how many people a company can operate
without.
8. Why is it that at class reunions you feel younger than
everyone else looks?
9. Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job.
10. No one has more driving ambition than the boy
who wants to buy a car.
11. There are no new sins; the old ones just get more
publicity.
12. There are worse things than getting a call for a
wrong number at 4 a.m. It could be a right number.
13. Think about this..., no one ever says "It's only a
game." when his team is winning.
14. I've reached the age where the happy hour is a
nap.
15. Be careful reading the fine print. There's no way
you're going to like it.
16. The trouble with bucket seats is that not everybody
has the same size bucket.
17. Do you realize that in about 40 years, we'll have
thousands of old ladies running around with tattoos?
(And rap music will be the Golden Oldies!)
18. Money can't buy happiness... but somehow it's
more comfortable to cry in a Corvette than in a Yugo.
19. After a certain age, if you don't wake up aching in
every joint, you are probably dead. Gwen Coward
Did I read that sign right?
Toilet out of order; Please use floor below...
In a Laundromat: Automatic washing machines; Please
remove all your clothes when the light goes out...
In a London department store: Bargain basement
upstairs...
In an office: would the person who took the step ladder
yesterday please bring it back or further steps will be
taken...
In an office: After tea break staff should empty the
teapot and stand upside down on the draining board...
Jim Be
arss