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The Times Advocate, 2008-04-16, Page 5Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Times—Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News I OYEARS AGO April 8, 1998 - The Exeter Curling Club has the distinc- tion of having three genera- tions of one family curling this year. It's Doug Webber with his dad Lee, mother Helen and daughter Brianne. Lindsay Thompson of Ailsa Craig was one of six Canadian Pony Club members to travel to South Africa to compete in the International Invitational jumping competi- tion. The Exeter Figure Skating Club recog- nized its top skaters at the annual awards banquet last week. They are Brenna Anstett, Maria Dinney, Kaitlyn Hakvoort, Laura Noakes, Meghan Cooper, Shelley Miller, Kim MacLean, Jason Roy, Corey Firth, Marley Baker and Patty Barnett. 20YEARS AGO April 13, 1988 - The old and the new got together Thursday afternoon and evening at the Dashwood Industries plant near Centralia and a good time was had by all. The 60th birthday celebration of the well known wood window company brought out most of the close to 500 employees and their families along with officials from Trus Joist Corporation in Boise, Idaho. Royalty was present as Maurice Klumpp and Phyllis Haugh were named King and Queen, respectively. The Exeter Mohawks and Lanark Flyers are tied at two games apiece in the all - Ontario Hardy Cup Championship. Mohawks captain Randy Kraul suffered a broken jaw in game three. Huron -Bruce MP Murray Cardiff was in Exeter Monday night to present additional Challenge '88 awards for outstanding contri- butions to the community. Receiving awards were Lloyd Moore, Jack Chipchase, Glen Mickle, Gaylan Josephson, Dan Brintnell, Ron Horn, Janice Brock, Dave Urlin, Tom McCann, Gary Middleton, Marie Tieman, Al Horton, Marshall Dearing, Ross Haugh, Lee Webber, George Shaw and Jill Tuckey. 30YEARS AGO April 13, 1978 - Glenn Thurman has been named the new manager of the Dashwood Tigers of the Huron -Perth baseball league. The present day Tigers were organized in 1964 and the first manager was Ron Merner. He was followed by Milton Webb, Lorne Kleinstiver, Glenn Webb, George Tieman, Jack Schade and Joe Fulop. 45 YEARS AGO April 14, 1963 - Exeter's last hitching post, symbol of a past area, will soon disap- pear. The post located near the corner of Main and Huron streets will be removed along with the trees in that area to make room for the new highway entrance. Exeter Kinettes with only about a dozen members have donated $500 to the Exeter and District Swimming Pool campaign. Mrs. Art Clarke presented the cheque to cam- paign chairman John Goman. 50 YEARS AGO April 13, 1958 - Huge crowds jammed A&H Food Market over the past 10 days to help the firm celebrate its first anniversary. Bishop G.N. Luxton of London announced this week that the Rev. Bren DeVries will succeed Rev. N.D. Knox as rector of Trivitt Memorial Church in Exeter and St. Paul's Anglican Church in Hensall. The district cancer campaign with an objective of $4,000, started this week in Exeter and Dashwood and will continue in other areas throughout the month. Members of the Exeter Legion Ladies Auxiliary con- ducted the canvass in Exeter. 60YEARS AGO April 12, 1948 - Elmer Bell of Exeter was named president of the Huron -Perth Baseball League at a meeting in Hensall last Thursday. Messrs. Russ Snell, Bert Borland and Roy Campbell have completed a course in carbu- retor and electrical work in London. ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss Adult Activities Co-ordinator So the longer one continues to be amazed, one can delay growing old. There's always a lot to be thank- ful for if you take time to look for it. For example I am sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrin- kles don't hurt..." What's coming up? Legion: Soup and sandwich. Mark your day - timer for April 18 - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bake sale with soup and sandwich on May 16. - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays Meat Draw 4 - 6 p.m. The Legion's delicious chicken wings are available every sec- ond and fourth Saturdays. Wingham Town Hall Heritage Theatre is host- ing Texas Tuxedo on Sun., April 20 at 2 p.m. You've seen Ted and John Lalonde when they played in The Barn Dance; now see their very own band. The broth- ers, along with Kelly Payne, will be playing a mixture of high energy traditional country and classic rock and roll. The boys play versions of George Jones and Ernest Tubb hits, as well as Dwight Yoakam, Marty Stuart and Travis Tritt, mixed with crossover classics such as CCR, Mellancamp and Bob Segar. Cost for this very exciting afternoon is only $15 per ticket or $14 per ticket for a group of 10 - 19 people or $13 per ticket for a group of 20 or more people. For more information, please call Toll Free: 1-866-357-4082 Senior games The Tri -County Senior Games District 29 (Huron, Perth and Middlesex) in the 20th year are open for reg- istration and please contact Don Overholt at 235-1807 or pick up a registration form at The Municipality of South Huron office. Note: The games committee is urgently in need of folks in the age 55 group and they don't have to be retired. People who win their event go to London - University of Western Ontario on Aug. 12 - 14 to par- ticipate provincially. EuchreamaApril 25 One of the last euchreama's for the spring season is being held at the Exeter Legion on April 25. Time for the cards is 10 a.m. Come for the food, fun and prizes. Senior info book Get your free Tri -County Senior Information Book. Give me a call at 235-4243 if you want one or pick up a copy at the South Huron Municipality Office, Exeter. Treasure, treats and trunks This special event will be held on April 26 at the Kirkton Community Centre 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Treasures - Grant Gardiner of Gardiner Galleries will appraise your small accessory items (i.e. jewelry, art- work, lamps, china) and antiques of all kinds. (Photos of small and large furniture can also be used for appraisal.) Cost is $5 for the first item and $3 for each additional item. Appraisal times 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Treats - Country craft's, preserves and bake table. Sale starts at 8:30 a.m. Trunks - Fill your trunk and back seat, park your car at the Community Centre, and sell your goods from the trunk. Cost for a parking spot is $10. Trunk sales start at 8:30 a.m. Grab a hot dog, treat and beverage at the BBQ tent. Exeter Public Library News "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Hosseini was the book discussed by the Friday Book Club at Exeter Library. The book met with mixed reviews. Some found it too disturbing to finish while others found the book hard to put down. All agreed that the setting of the book was interesting as it is set in Afghanistan at the time of Russian occupation. Also discussed was "Late Nights on Air" by Elizabeth Hay. Both books will be the focus at the next meeting May 2 at 1 p.m. when all members hope to have read them. The Tuesday Evening group is reading books by Gillian Bradshaw for the next meeting on April 22 at 6:30 p.m. Toddler time will continue at the Exeter Branch until May 30. Children 18 months to three years are invited to attend with their caregivers. New items arrive several times a week at Exeter and Kirkton Branches. Among these are DVD's, books on CD and of course books in print. Drop in at your favourite branch to see the latest acquisitions. Please call Exeter Branch 235-1890 or Kirkton Branch 229-8854 for information on all activities at the branches. Volunteer drivers needed Town and Country Support Services urgently need volunteer drivers! Our drivers use their own vehicles, volunteer their time and are reimbursed for their mileage. Volunteer drivers may choose how often they can help. Together, volunteers and staff at Town and Country Support Services work to ensure that seniors, disabled children and adults are provided with trans- portation services. For more information, please con- tact your local Town and Country Services - Call Faye or Marg at 235-0258. Did You Know? Periodontal diseases are among the most prevalent in the world with 70 per cent of the population thought to be affected by some form of periodontal (gum) disease, which is considered a potential risk fac- tor for several serious health conditions. What are Periodontal diseases? Periodontal diseases are chronic infections that affect the gums and bone supporting the teeth. They are caused mainly by the accumulation of bacteria bio -film (plaque) on all surfaces of teeth and result in inflammation within the supporting tis- sues of the teeth. If left untreated, it could lead to the deterioration of the supporting alveolar bone causing the loss of teeth. Gingivitis is the mildest form of periodontal disease. It causes the gums to become red and swollen, and bleed easily. There is usually no discomfort at this stage. Fortunately gingivitis is reversible with profes- sional treatment and proper hygiene. Periodontitis is an advanced form of periodontal dis- ease resulting in inflammation within the supporting tissues of the teeth, progressive attachment and bone loss and is characterized by pocket formation and/or recession of the gingival. New ruling clears pets for take -off Air Canada must take pets with passengers. Air Canada has been ordered to clear pets for takeoff on its domestic passenger flights after a ruling by the Canadian Transport Agency. The agency ruled Air Canada must resume carrying small animals in the baggage compartment on flights within Canada as of May 5th, and also on international flights. It was noted that shipping a six -kilogram dog on a cargo flight from Canada to Mexico, instead of by passenger plane, would cost a person an extra $115. It was also said that a dog might be required to stop over during a trip and that was inconvenient. New prescription medicine will improve eyesight and quality of life Ministry of Health & Long -Term Care announces a new drug now available for Age -Related Macular Degeneration; Lucentis will be added to provincial drug formulary this month. Ontarians suffering from the leading cause of blind- ness in Canada will now have access to the new pre- scription medicine Lucentis. Neo -vascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative condition affecting central vision in people typically aged fifty and older. Lucentis works to maintain and improve vision affected by wet AMD. The investment of over $100 million over three years means that Ontarians suffering from AMD will for the first time have access to this groundbreaking drug. "Many people in Ontario, especially older people, will enjoy improved eyesight and quality of life with the availability of Lucentis through our publically funded drug programs," said George Smitherman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Long -Term Care. For more information on Lucentis, visit www.health.gov.on.ca the Ministry of Health and Long - Term Care. Gone up Ontario's minimum wage is $8.75. The minimum wage has risen 17 per cent between 2004, when it stood at $6.85 and 2007. By 2010 raises will have totaled $3.40. The minimum wage had remained static between 1995 and 2004. The major industries employing minimum age work- ers are accommodation and food, retail trade, and agriculture. Tim Horton's Canada's biggest coffee -and -doughnut chain will boost prices at its Ontario stores to compen- sate for higher operating costs. Tim Horton's will introduce "moderate" price increases, mostly for beverages, a spokesman for the company said. The price of a medium cup of coffee will climb 4.3 per cent to $1.22. Half of the 2,800 Canadian stores are in Ontario, where the minimum wage rose to $8.75 an hour from $8 on March 31. Bloomberg News Toy trains wanted: The seventh annual Stratford Railway Heritage Show will be held on May 31 and organizers hope to add a young -at -heart atmosphere at the show by appealing to those who own model trains from bygone eras to help take part. Organizers are looking for anything from old tin plate to the latest models that could be put on display for their owners, makes such as Hornby and Hornby Dublo, Marx, Marklin, Triang, and Lionel, among oth- ers. Those interested are invited to call Ian Taylor at 273-4712 Jim B earss