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Exeter Examiner - the Exeter Examiner Newspaper
476 Main St. S, Unit 9, PO Box 95, Exeter N0M 1S6 • Phone: (519) 282-9595 • info@exeterexaminer.com • www.facebook.com/exeter.examiner • www.twitter.com/exeterexaminer Serving Exeter, Lucan , Centralia, Clandeboye, Crediton, Dashwood, Dublin, Grand Bend, Granton, Hensall, Huron Park, Kirkton, Mt. Carmel, Saint Joseph, Shipka, Zurich Vol. 1 No. 16 January 22, 2016 YOUR FREE LOCAL NEWSPAPER South Huron aces water inspection No more question period during South Huron Council meetings By Stephanie Egel- DeLuca noted how “forton, with files from Dan tunate we are to have Rankin this type of water sysEarly in South Huron tem here,” making refCouncil’s Jan. 18 meet- erence to events transing, Mayor Maureen piring across the border Cole noted that, under in Flint, Michigan rea new procedural by- garding contaminated law, there would be no water. more question period during council meetings. Environmental Services Director Don Giberson gave a report to Council regarding the Three dogs found dead at the Hay Swamp South Huron Water Huron County On- on Saturday, Jan. 16, Upon inspection of Distribution inspection. tario Provincial Police 2016 Huron OPP offi- the male dogs the of- A summary of the in(OPP) officers are in- cers were notified of the ficers determined the spection, conducted by vestigating the discov- discovery of the dead animals had all been the province’s Ministry ery of three dogs found dogs after a group of shot in the head. Two of the Environment and dead at an area known rabbit hunters came of the dogs were mixed Climate Change on as the Hay Swamp, lo- across the dogs lying in breed hounds and Dec. 4, 2015, showed cated at the Ausable the ditch approximately one of the dogs was a the municipality had an Bayfield Conservation 100 meters south of purebred Walkerhound. inspection ‘risk rating’ Authority west of Ex- the intersection of Parr Two were light brown in of “0.00%” and gave eter. Line and Rodgerville colour and one was pri- South Huron a final inspection rating of 100 Just after 2:00 p.m. Road. Continued on page 2 percent. Coun. Wayne 10-year-old race car driver Cody Wilds, of Exeter, is entered in a contest to win a $50,000 scholarship from Champion Spark Plugs. Read our story on Wilds inside on Page 13. Exeter. CAO Steve McAuley reported on the AgeFriendly Community Steering Committee, noting that the first meeting, when members will be appointed to the committee, is Dwayne McNab, Man- Feb. 2. ager of Building and McAuley also gave the Development gave a report on the informareport on bylaw en- tion council requested forcement for Decem- regarding the controber 2015. Coun. Craig versial boarding house Hebert had concerns proposed in Exeter; about the report, as which garnered public residents were being interest when it first apticketed near him with- peared before Council out a written warning last month. Earlier in first. Mayor Cole sug- the meeting, Coun. Hegested that the public bert had declared pewould be able to send cuniary interest on this comments to McNab to agenda item, stating look into the issue by that he lives close to Feb. 1. Coun. Marisa the area in discussion. Vaughan also request- The information McAued for staff to gather in- ley presented from the formation and statistics on the ticketed areas in Continued on page 2 HUGE DISCOUNTS!! HURON MOTOR PRODUCTS Where friendships begin BRAND NEW 2015 Cadillac ATS 2.5L • Finished in Phantom Grey with Jet Black Interior • OnStar 4G LTE with WiFi hotspot • 2.5L V6, 6 speed automatic • Bluetooth, Sirius/XM satellite radio • Power Sunroof • ID#69122 • Dual zone automatic climate controlled 51 OTHER DISCOUNTED ATS IN STOCK WITH HUGE PRICE ADJUSTMENTS!! M.S.R.P $39,405 Price Adjustments $12,133 Cash Price 27,272 $ plus HST and licensing only MAIN ST. EXETER 1-800-265-3476 VIEW OUR ENTIRE INVENTORY ONLINE AT WWW.HMPEXETER.COM 519-235-0363 FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1965 Friday, January 22, 2016 2 Exeter Examiner Huron County hires Director of Economic Development Director to provide critical leadership as new county strategy takes action in Huron County. Huron County is pleased to Huron County.” to announce the results In addition to more than “Ron’s strategic vision and of a recent competition twenty years of proven his ability to get things to hire a new Director of leadership in community done makes him a perfect Economic Development. economic development, fit for this job.” said Jim From a long list of highly Ron holds a Fellowship in Lynn, Chair of the Huron qualitied candidates, Mr. Economic Development County Economic DevelRon Gaudet has been se- from the University of Wa- opment Board. “I know lected to lead the Huron terloo and the Economic the entire Board looks forCounty Economic Devel- Developers Association ward to continuing to work opment Department. of Canada, a bachelor’s with Ron as we enter the “I’m thrilled we were able degree in economics exciting next phase of our to secure a powerhouse and a bachelor’s of edu- strategic plan.” like Ron,” said Brenda cation. An advisor to the Building on the momenOrchard, CAO of Huron county for nearly two tum generated over the County. “His extensive years, Ron’s expertise past year, the director poexperience in economic has guided the process sition will oversee the imdevelopment projects all to redefine the purpose, plementation of the new across North America will mandate, and approach Huron County Economic offer tremendous benefits of economic development Development Strategy. The plan will operate under three guiding principles: • Develop targeted opportunities • Align with municipal government efforts • Engage a boarder group of stakeholders The Huron County Economic Development Board, which represents an innovative private / public partnership, has approved of the strategy and looks forward to reporting on progress over the coming year. South Huron aces water distribution inspection Continued from page 1 county of Huron was limited, however Council was made aware that if this housing by-law was approved, then any Huron resident could use the programming of the home, when passed through the screening process. Coun. DeLuca questioned why South Huron needed a heavy Huron County “scope” on this bylaw, adding that he thought Council should wait until there is more information on this. It was decided by council that the zoning bylaw would come back to the Feb. 1 meeting. Council went into a closed session meeting Weekend Quiz Find the answers to the weekend quiz on page 23 1. Which team has won the most Super Bowls? 2. What is the most common element on earth? 3. What is the only city in the world to lie on 2 continents? 4. What is the name of the boy in Winnie the Pooh? 5. Who was the Greek God of Music? 6. In the Superman movies what newspaper does Clark Kent work for? 7. In the original Jackson family line up, how many brothers were there? 8. Which nation gave women the right to vote first? 9. If you are celebrating your ‘Pearl Wedding Anniversary’, how many years have you been married? 10. What was the maiden name of Princess Diana? prior to wrapping up. The next South Huron Council meeting will be held at the municipal office in downtown Exeter on Feb. 1 at 6:00 pm. Three dogs found dead at the Hay Swamp Continued from page 1 marily white with light brown patches. receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. Any person with information regarding this incident should contact Huron OPP at 1-888310-1122 or (519) 5248314. 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Shortly thereafter, the ety and shock for the fraudster called back unsuspecting resident. to advise the victim the These feelings may lead “Judge” did not accept the victims to take action payment and now they before thinking things needed her to send in a through. certified cheque for another $5,000. When the victim refused the caller The Ontario Provincial told her they had an arPolice (OPP) issued a rest warrant for her and press release to remind that they would be at her residents once again house the next day to arto be aware of this ac- rest her. At this point the tive telephone tax scam caller spoke to a family that has duped several member about the calls victims throughout the she had received. She region. Just last week then in turn contacted a Goderich resident fell police. victim to this scam and The tax scam will ofnow she is out $4,680. ten involve the use of The victim received a call from a male that claimed he was working for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The fraudster advised the victim that she was guilty of tax evasion and owed $4,800. She was warned that if she did not take care of the back taxes she would be arrested. The victim was instructed to pay the back taxes by sending the money through a money transfer service. The victim followed the caller’s instructions and sent $4,500 to the scammer. She also incurred a service charge for using Editorial threatening, aggressive and forceful language to scare victims into paying a fictitious debt owed to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Victims often report they were threatened with court charges, arrests, deportation and jail time. Another version of this scam involves the scammer telling the victim that they stand to receive a payment from the CRA for taxes owed. In order to receive the refund they must provide personal information such as a bank account number or a credit card number. HAVE YOUR SAY This week’s question: Would Kevin O’Leary be a good choice for new leader of the Conservative Party? YES or NO To cast your vote by texting 519.282.9595 or ON OUR WEBSITE www.exeterexaminer.com before Thursday at 9 am Watch for the results next issue. The OPP and the CRA provide the following tips to keep residents safe from this scam: Do not take immediate action. Verify that what you are being told is the truth. Ask yourself, why would the CRA be asking for personal information over the phone or in an email when they have that information on file for you as a taxpayer. Contact the CRA to confirm that you in fact owe back taxes, or are entitled to a refund, before sending any personal information or banking information. Never wire money to someone you do not personally know. Hang up the phone if you get such a call and call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to report the matter. And last but not least, inform your family about this, especially our seniors. Last Issue’s Question: Do you think the dollar will go below 70 cents? Yes 100% - No 0% (20 votes) Boo *Please note all Boo’s and Bravo’s must be signed in order to be considered. Bravos and Boos are submitted by community members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Exeter Examiner We have three Bravos submitted this We have two Boos submitted this week. The first one goes “Bravo to week. The first one goes, “Whose job those municipal employees for the is it to clean a path way to the mailboxgreat job of plowing the roads both in es? This is a dangerous spot for peoTown and in the County, under very dif- ple. Please look before someone slips ficult conditions recently. ” The second and breaks a hip or something.” The one goes “A heart-felt thanks to the second one goes “A Boo to those who two men who dug my car out of a snow shovel snow from their property onto bank during the recent storm.” The last the road after the roads are plowed. Bravo goes “to our great neighbour Why are you adding more work to the who has been clearing the snow from Town’s snow removal crew?” our driveways without being asked. What a great neighbour you are.” Quote Of The Week The world’s oldest man credited his secret to long life was “never drinking, never smoking, and never overdoing it.” Yasutaro Koide, born on March 13, 1903, died this week in his native Japan at the age of 112. Guinness recognizes Susannah Mushatt Jones of Brooklyn, New York, as the world’s oldest person at 116. She was born in July 1899, www.exeterexaminer.com www.exeterexaminer.com Publisher Designers Stewart Grant • stew@granthaven.com Randall Sauer • rsauer@evolutionwebmgmt.com Editor in Chief Kyle Harkes • info@exeterexaminer.com Frank Doyle • info@exeterexaminer.com Tyler Carruthers • info@exeterexaminer.com twitter.com/exeterexaminer Bravo 476 Main Street South, Unit 9 PO Box 95, Exeter ON, N0M 1S6 info@exeterexaminer.com Phone: (519) 282-9595 • Fax: (519) 284-0042 News Editor Dan Rankin • danielkrankin@gmail.com Sales Representative Gar Penhale • info@exeterexaminer.com Billing Administrator June Grant • junegrant48@gmail.com facebook.com/exeter.examiner Exeter Examiner THOUGHTS OF THE WEEK People don’t notice whether it’s winter or summer when they’re happy. The words of kindness are more healing to a drooping heart than balm or honey. O, wind, if winter comes, can spring be far behind? The telephone book is full of facts, but it doesn’t contain a single idea. 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Small selection of high-end vintage lamps from Canadian suppliers - Regularly $120 -- $250 Fine Wall Art both Framed Prints & Giclees Some hand-painted discounted 45% - 75% Designer selected, beautifully framed prints behind glass and stretched canvas art pieces both traditional and contemporary - Regularly $165 -- $350 Storewide Home Décor products at Special Sale Prices Items include fine imported glassware, lanterns, imported table linens; spring botanicals etc. discounted 50% - 75% **BRING THIS AD FOR TAX FREE PURCHASE** WILLOW VALLEY ON MAIN 383 MAIN STREET, EXETER (ACROSS FROM THE JEWELLERY BOX) 519-235-3222 www.facebook.com/willowvalleyonmain/ Exeter Examiner Health & Wellness: Optimal Balance What’s your FEAR? I am but a girl walking into a gym that I have never been in before. I feel lost, fat and like I am wearing a sign that says: I don’t know what I am doing. My stress level is elevated as I walk through the door, but I do it. I walk in and I survive. I take a look around the room and my heart starts beating faster and I wonder if I really need to step onto one of the cardio machines for a workout, as my heart is beating fast enough now that I am sure my fitbit is going to warn me of my impending heart attack. As I continue to glance around the room, I see of the strange machines that look like they belong in a medieval torture chamber. There are grunting guys with hulking and bulky muscles, girls that look like they could be a mix of prom queen and cheerleader, wearing barely there clothing, and mirrors……..oh, the mirrors….. WHY are there mirrors, and not just tiny mirrors, they are floor to ceiling mirrors, and everyone is looking at me…….. I approach the welcome desk, where a pretty young trim girl sits filing her nails, looking at me with a sneer. I am sure she is wondering what evil she did in a previous life to have to now deal with me- a disheveled, overweight, sweaty slob, who obviously should have been working out years ago. Does any of that sound familiar to you? There are a ton of fears present when we make the decision to engage in a healthy lifestyle. Our worst enemy is usually ourselves, and our over active imagination. The scene above is usually played out in many people’s minds when we think about stepping into a fitness center for the first time or in a long time. Truth is a different story though. Most places and people are usually very helpful, and those that are living the active lifestyle are usually cheering the newcomers on. They want us to succeed, they know how good they feel and they want that for everyone. They want everyone to feel and look as good as they do! Regardless of how we feel, not everyone in the gym is a beauty queen, fitness model or all star quarterback, who looks like Bo Duke (yes, a childhood crush of mine!) You will find all kinds of people, and people of all sizes, shapes and athletic ability in the gym. You will find that all those sizes and shapes are there for the same reason: health! How then do you deal with the machines and the mirrors, you ask? Attitude! Book an appointment with a qualified, certified trainer to show you how to use the machines properly so that you do not injure yourself, and to boost your confidence in using them. The mirrors are your friend, they truly are. You will come to love them. The mirrors are like your best friend that will not lie to you. They will tell you if you are doing an exercise correctly, how your posture is and if those shorts really don’t look good on you. Ok, a little humor thrown in there!! The mirrors are there to help you, not centre you out. Once you feel more confident in the gym, the mirrors will become part of the natural habitat for you. The last fear that I want to address: everyone is looking at me. Believe me, they are not! That may sound mean, but they are focused on themselves in the gym. The serious fit guys and gals are there for their health and usually with limited time. Keep in mind that everyone had to walk through the door for the first time at one point! The Bottom Line There is a lot of fear associated with the fitness industry. There are so many reasons that we can talk ourselves out of working out or eating right. Once we realize that our minds can be our worst enemy and embrace the reality, we will find that we have many supporters encouraging us toward our goals. The fit community doesn’t want to be exclusive; they want everyone to embrace a healthy lifestyle. You may be surprised at how welcoming the gym may be! Shelley Webber is owner and certified trainer at Optimal Balance. Individual and Group Personal Training and classes, meditation, yoga and much more. Shelley Webber Optimal Balance Friday, January 22, 2016 7 Parking changes may be coming to Sanders Street, South Huron By Stephanie Egelton Community Plan with Heavy snowfall in Hu- the acceptance of a ron County didn’t stop proposal from Shercon South Huron Coun- Associates for the cost cil from getting things of $19 500 (plus HST). done at its first council The Age-Friendly Plan meeting of 2016, in- is working to improve cluding a presentation the community and recby Huron-Perth United reational well-being of Way, some talk of a South Huron. parking by-law revision, A Notice of Motion and the adoption of the from Coun. Wayne DeSouth Huron Corporate Luca was added to the agenda earlier in the Strategic Plan The meeting began week for this meeting. with a delegation from The motion stated that Ryan Erb of Huron- “there have been conPerth United Way, with cerns raised regarding a presentation on “A traffic flow on Sanders Living Wage”. His re- Street” in Exeter, and port garnered interest sought for it to be refrom council and staff, solved “that staff preas Erb noted that, ac- pare a report addresscording to research, a ing the possibility of living wage for Huron restricting parking on and Perth counties is one side of the street similar to Huron Street.” $16.47 per hour. Council decided that Chief Administrative such changes should Officer, Steve McAuley be considered across gave the report regard- the municipality. The ing the Age-Friendly motion was amended for staff to look into a comprehensive parking bylaw revision for South Huron. Another item introduced by Coun. DeLuca in New Business was a notice of motion regarding future interaction with the media by South Huron council and staff. All media releases, interviews and statements on behalf of the municipality must be factual and representative of South Huron’s vision. Council then went into a closed session to discuss a matter of litigation or possible litigation. In bylaws, the procedural and borrowing by-laws were approved, along with The South Huron Corporate Strategic Plan being adopted. South Huron hosting yoga classes in Exeter, Crediton for next eight weeks By Dan Rankin that those are just a few For the next eight of the physical benefits weeks, South Huron’s of practising yoga. “We Community Services also work on practising Department is hosting breathing and clearing yoga classes in Exeter, or settling the mind to Monday evenings at increase mental clarity.” the South Huron Rec. Yoga helps to strengthCentre, and Crediton, en the connection beWednesday evenings tween the mind and the at the Crediton Com- body, she said. “The munity Centre. Classes mind body connection run from 6:30 pm to is very integral to health, 8:00 pm and run $12 well-being and lonper class or $80 for the gevity,” Anderson said. full eight weeks. “Through yoga, we learn Yoga Instructor Nicole to take care of our bodAnderson, owner of OM ies and our minds and Yoga Studio in Grand essentially increase the Bend, leads the class- quality of living.” es. During the classes, she and those attending practice a variety of poses or “asanas,” she said. “These poses help to build cardio, strength and stamina while increasing flexibility at the same time,” she said, pointing out Anderson said that, the longer she has practised yoga, the more amazed she becomes by what it helps her and others achieve. “I have seen yoga improve lives so completely,” she said. “I have watched people use yoga to recover from illnesses and injuries. I have watched students come to yoga for the first time, late in life and been amazed to watch them grow and accomplish new things they never imagined possible.” Not only has it helped her to recover from injury, it also gives her “an incredible sense of stability, even when things are difficult,” she said. “Life can be challenging and, in those challenges, yoga can really help to keep one grounded.” South Huron Community Services Program Coordinator Darcey Cook said they wanted to feature the program at this time of year because “everybody wants to get out and Continued on page 10 Riddles Friday, January 22, 2016 8 Why did the banana go to the hospital? in the middle of the hill? Because he wasn’t peeling well What do postal workers do when they’re mad? Why can’t you say a joke while standing on ice? Because it might crack up Why did the orange stop It ran out of juice They stamp their feet. Why are the floors of basketball courts always so damp? The players dribble a lot. Exeter Examiner What nails do carpenters hate to hit? Fingernails. How do locomotives hear? Word Search ~ ~ FOOTBALL Through the engineers. Who earns a living by driving his customers away? A taxi driver. What two things can you not have for breakfast? Lunch and dinner. WORD SCRAMBLE THIS WEEK’S THEME: SOLAR SYSTEM (ANSWERS ON PAGE 23) 1. OEDASTRI 2. TAREH 3. TPERJUI _______________ _______________ _______________ 4. SARM 5. RRYUCEM 6. DTIOOREMSE _______________ _______________ _______________ 7. NUTPNEE 8. OPUTL 9. LIATSETEL _______________ _______________ _______________ 10. NSTARU 11. NAUUSR 12. SUVNE _______________ _______________ _______________ FOOTBALL TACKLE FIRSTDOWN FIELDGOAL HELMET ENDZONE PIGSKIN SACK QUARTERBACK WIDERECEIVER RUNNINGBACK LINEMAN KICKOFF SUPERBOWL INTERCEPTION How d a fireo you ma ke wi stick th two s? s ne i o e r e su Mak a match Carson Carter Evan Regier (4) Congratulations to this week’s Riddle Kid! Submit a Riddle Kid to the Exeter Examiner at: info@exeterexaminer.com Born: London School: SHDHS Grade: 10 Favourite subject: Math Favourite teacher: Ms. Regier Favourite past-time: Snowboarding Favourite artist: Queen Ambition: A computer software engineer Each Teen of the Week will receive a 1 Medium Walk-In Pizza courtesy of New Orleans Pizza in Exeter. To nominate a teen, leave their name plus phone number at New Orleans or e-mail us at info@exeterexaminer.com Our pet of the week is “Abbey” who is a 6 year old Shih Tzu who is Daddy’s little girl. Abbey is proudly owned by Lorie & Jeff of Exeter. To nominate a Pet of the Week email The Exeter Examiner at info@exeterexaminer.com Exeter Examiner Friday, January 22, 2016 9 Business of the Week Hamilton’s Machine Shop Ltd. actionhealthcare.ca. • 519.284.4348 Senior of the Week Our senior of the week is Gerry Denyer who celebrated his 82nd birthday on January 15th. Born in Red Hill, Sussex, England, Gerry has 1 son and 4 grandchildren. Happy Birthday Gerry! If you would like to nominate someone for Senior of the Week, Contact us at 519-282-9595 (Phone) or 519-284-0042 (Fax), or info@exeterexaminer.com. Exeter Examiner In addition to home delivery, please also look for copies of the Exeter Examiner at the following locations: Lucan MacLeans Clarke’s Variety Optimal Balance Foodland RONA Home Hardware South Huron Rec Centre Lucan Arena Subway Tim Horton’s Tasty Bites Whole Health Fitness Tim Hortons Huron Park Grand Bend Huron Mini Mart Grand Bend Fitness Centralia Macs Malibu Restaurant No Frills Straight Line Collision Sobeys Dashwood Subway TBA Hensall Exeter Hensall Mini Mart Canadian Tire D & D Variety Exeter Shell Kirkton Foodland Kirkton General Store Guardian Drug Store Zurich Jennard Cheese Hansen’s Independent Town & Country Bowling Lanes Huron Apothecary (IDA) Zurich Variety McDonald’s By Dan Rankin Our Business of the Week is your local destination for steel sales, Linde gas and welding supplies, and custom fabricating: Hamilton’s Machine Shop Ltd., located at 261 Thames Road West in Exeter and owned by Ray Hamilton. The shop celebrated its 50th anniversay last year, as Ray’s father Laverne started the business back in 1965. At that time, it was located at 26 Nelson Street in Exeter, Ray recalls. “Dad bought that off an existing machine shop, Cecil-Murray in 1965,” he said. “He had worked for them for a few years. They ran it probably right from the blacksmith days until then.” Street West in 1984. Today, Ray works there with about four other employees and his wife Carol takes care of the shop’s office. Industries, Andex Metal they needed something Products Ltd., and Ex- to blow up the univereter Produce, he said. sity down there, but not Steel sales make up really blow it up. So we a substantial part of made some pyramidHamilton’s business, shaped explosion boxTheir many varied ma- Ray said, but they also es, so they could blow chines, including lathes, sell other items, includ- up that and give the apdrill presses, grind- ing hardware (nuts, pearance of the builders, cutting torches bolts, sprockets, bear- ing disappearing. and more, make them ings, casters, etc.) and “We’ll work on anything Ray said he started a popular destination mailboxes. and everything from working at the shop for farmers in need of boats to airplanes,” he long before he entered machine repairs or fab- Things can change up said. high school out of a ricated prototypes, but from one day to the Machine love for the trade. “I they’re also often out- next at the machine Hamilton’s shop, as one day they Shop Ltd. is open 8:00 was involved pretty well side the shop making might be building a am to 5:00 pm Monday all my life,” he said. “I service calls. “If factowas either in the shop ries are installing new platform on the lake for to Friday and 8:00 am or wanting to be work- machines, we go out a cottager, and the next to noon on Saturdays. ing in here. When I was and make sure they’re they might be helping To contact the shop, call 519-235-1655 (or tolla kid I would build go- put in right, or make out on a film shoot. carts and put motors stuff to fit the parts, so “We can fabricate just free at 1-866-235-1655) on them, anything like that they work out the about anything,” he or email hamiltons@ that.” way they want them,” said. “It was quite a hay.net. For more inThey built a new, bigger Ray said. Some of their while ago, but we’ve formation, and to see shop on the five-acre returning commercial even worked on a photos of some of their property at their current and industrial custom- Disney movie produc- custom work, visit them location and moved the ers include Huron Motor tion. They were doing online at HamiltonsMabusiness to Thames Products, Northlander a movie in Toronto and chineShop.ca. Brenda's Country Kitchen Home style meals, local corn fed beef Family owned and operated! Hours of operation: Mon - Fri • 6am - 1:30pm Sat/Sun • 8am -1:30pm 133 King St., Hensall Ont N0M 1X0 Ph: 226-262-0481 Friday, January 22, 2016 10 Exeter Examiner South Huron hosting yoga classes in Exeter, Crediton for next eight weeks Continued from page 7 they won’t be able to do it well enough,” Antry something different derson said. “There is after the New Year”. “It also gives people no right or wrong way something to do during if you are taking care of the January lull before yourself and not injurwe get into the good ing yourself. My favourite motto in yoga is ‘No weather,” he said. pain, no pain’.” For more information contact the Community Services Department at (519) 235-2833 or email communityservices@southhuron.ca. Anytime of year is a good time to practice yoga, Anderson said, “but there is definitely a sense of newness and new beginnings at this time of year.” “It is especially helpful to practice yoga during the cold winter months to stave off the lethargy that can sneak in from inactivity,” she said. Feedback she has received from her students includes feeling rejuvenated afterwards, and having a better sleep that night, she said. “One of the greatest obstacles to newcomers is the fear that Two 8 week sessions beginning in January 2016 CHOOSE FROM Mondays in Exeter starting January 18th - Class time: 6:30-8pm OR Wednesdays In Crediton Starting January 27th - Class time: 6:30-8pm For more information or to register contact the Community Services Department at (519) 235-2833 or by e-mail at communityservices@southhuron.ca BIOTIME FOOTWEAR 20% OFF IN STOCK ONLY Guardian Pharmacy - Exeter | Phone: 519-235-1570 | Website: www.guardian-pharmacy.ca | 38-44 Thames Rd W. Exeter, ON N0M 1S3 Exeter Examiner Friday, January 22, 2016 11 This Week In Agriculture Market Prices (Cash bids as of Thursday, 4 p.m.) #2 YELLOW CORN Old Crop – $4.77 New Crop – $4.94 SOYBEANS Old Crop – $11.89 New Crop – $11.77 Food and Farm Round-Up – Jan. 22 January tally of On- around $100,000 was tario farm fires up to lost in the fire but no six livestock. A fire at a pig barn in North Middlesex County Tuesday morning was the sixth in a string of January barn fires in Southwestern Ontario that has left almost 3,000 animals dead. Two previous barn fires this month claimed the lives of a combined 56 horses. In Puslinch, the fire that occurred on Jan. 5 left 43 Standardbred horses dead. On Jan. 14, 13 Arabian Around 2,100 pigs were horses died in a barn killed in the fire Tues- fire in Mount Forest. day that investigators U.S. refineries overcord highs around the are saying isn’t consid- run with ethanol 64-million barrel mark. ered suspicious. With supply of gasoLast weekend three line outpacing demand, Chinese Tennis star more barn fires rocked American refineries are puts farming plans on the Ontario farming finding that they have hold community. An empty more of the corn-based After a disappointing barn in Georgetown additive ethanol than string of losses, Chiwas the first of the three they know what to do nese tennis player weekend blazes, with with. A report shows Zhang Shuai told rethe fire starting around that U.S. corn produc- porters in Melbourne 5:00 am last Saturday. tion is at 13.6 billion she had been considerIt was the smaller of bushels, and American ing quitting professiontwo barns located on ethanol mills during the al tennis in favour of a a property along with first full week of Janu- relaxing new pursuit a vacant home. There ary were producing such as farming. were no animals inside. over 1 million barrels Instead, Zhang won The next barn fire that per day. That’s the sec- in straight sets in her weekend took place the ond-fastest pace on re- Australian Open first following morning at cord. Ethanol inventory round match against a farm near Delaware. is at an 11-month high, the heavily favoured That fire also began be- to 21.3 million barrels, No. 2 seed Simona Hafore 6:00 am. As many according to the U.S. lep. Zhang, who was as 500 milking goats government’s Energy and 30 cattle were lost Information Administrain the blaze. Damage is tion. estimated to be around $2 million. This is reportedly because increased effiThe final barn fire of the ciencies have allowed weekend took place biofuel producers to later that afternoon in produce more ethanol Flamborough. First re- from every kernel of sponders arrived on the corn. scene of a burning barn This comes as stockaround 12:30 pm. 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To sign up your team or for more info, please email mcole2@eastlink.ca or call 519-630-2891 by January 22! Those plans will have to take a back seat, for the moment. ESTABLISHED IN 1876 Automobile, Residential, Farm & Commercial Properties 519-235-0350 12 Friday, January 22, 2016 Exeter Examiner • Funeral pre-arrangements • Monthly monument sales (agent for the Stone Centre Inc) • Monument inscription work The Exeter Lions Club is continuing to grow with the addition of new member, Lee Finkbeiner. Lee’s sponsor is Lion BJ Theophilopoulos. Lee was recently inducted into the Exeter Lions Club on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, by IPDG (Immediate Past District Governor) Tim DeBlock of the Monkton Lions Club. The other significance of Lee’s induction was that it was held on the 137th Anniversary of Lions Clubs International founder Melvin Jones’ birthday. Pictured are: (from L to R) Lion Secretary Pawel Pach, Sponsoring Lion B.J. Theophilopoulos, New Lion Lee Finkbeiner, IPDG Tim DeBlock. (Submitted photo) Baskets, trays, catering... So much more than just great cheese Exeter Examiner Friday, January 22, 2016 13 10-year-old race car driver Cody Wilds seeking online votes for sponsorship By Dan Rankin After four seasons of racing, 10-year-old Cody Wilds of Exeter has a record that would be coveted by drivers twice his age. In 2015 alone, Cody had 22 top three finishes and 11 feature wins, and was selected for the Most Sportsmanship Award at Grand Bend Speedway, his father Jason Wilds said. This coming weekend at Durham’s Full Throttle Speedway, Cody will receive his first championship. In the Junior Late Model division this past year, the “Wildman” was racing against kids that were mostly between the ages of 13-16. Cody, who just turned 10 on Jan. 5, was only nine. During these races, there are up to 16 half-scale cars on the track averaging 100 km/h, speeding by with little more than an inch separating the vehicles on the straightaways and corners, Jason said. “They’re full-momentum, which means they don’t actually use their brakes when they corner,” he said. “They keep their full throttle right through for the whole race.” When he was 6, I got Cody is currently one of on the track with him only three Canadians and he was lapping me entered in an interna- every four or five laps. tional online contest, for It was amazing.” which the grand prize is Today, Cody’s favoua $50,000 sponsorship rite NASCAR driver is from Champion Spark Tony Stewart, and he Plugs. A link to Cody’s and his dad frequently contest entry video can make trips to watch be found on the ‘News the professional stock and Events’ page of his car drivers at Delaware website CodyWilds14. Speedway. In 2014, com. Voters can reg- Ford Racing took noister and vote daily for tice of Cody’s accomtheir favourite entry un- plishments and gave til Feb. 2. Fifteen final- he and his dad VIP ists, who each receive passes to a NASCAR a $5,000 sponsorship, event in Michigan. “He will then be announced got to sit in the driver’s with one winning driver meeting and have a eventually going home VIP tour through the with the full $50,000 inner workings of NASprize. CAR,” Jason said. “In When the contest was the driver’s meeting he held last year, Cham- got to interact with all pion selected Cody as the drivers, and we got an “honourable men- photos of him sitting on tion,” which got him a their knees and getting $500 prize, Jason said. autographs. It was a No other Canadians re- pretty exciting expericeived a cash prize last ence.” year. “We’re hoping to make it further this time,” Jason said. Jason said he knew Cody had a talent for driving since he was about three or four. “Santa brought him a little 110cc Four Wheeler, and he was fast,” he said. “That fed the idea to get him driving. Tasty Bites ‘wow, that just happened’.” Pritchett has since endorsed Cody by supplying one of his songs to the video Cody submitted for the Champion Spark Plugs contest. going to be to get him into some ARCA (Automobile Racing Club of America) races in the States when he’s about 15 years old.” “We let kids get in the car and get photos with the checkered flag,” Jason said. “It’s a unique photo opportunity experience. They light up.” He described those as The 2016 racing sea“introductory level” to son starts in May. “As Looking ahead to the NASCAR Series races. soon as the snow’s off future, Jason said More immediately, the ground, we will be 2016 will be dedicated Cody and his new glow- taking the new car out to getting Cody more in-the-dark #14 car to shake it down and adapted to full-bodied will be on hand at the make sure that it meets vehicles. “He’s already booth of his new title competitive demands,” Jason said. adjusted to the faster Another exciting occa- speeds,” he said. “Be- sponsor, Power Flush sion was when coun- tween now and the It hot water heating For more information, @CodyWildtry music singer Aaron time he’s 14 or 15, we’ll system cleaners, at the follow Pritchett was touring start to introduce him London Home Show, sRacing on Twitter or through London last to suspension vehicles which takes place from find them on Facebook. year. “We brought and full-sized street Jan. 29-31 at the WestCody down, and Aaron stocks. 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Frey reportedly died due to complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia. He is said to have blamed his health problems on his hardliving, hard-rocking days in the 1970s. Frey co-wrote many of the Eagles’ biggest hits alongside drummer and singer Don Henley, including “Hotel California” and “Life in the Fast Lane.” The two formed the Eagles in Los Angeles in the early 1970s; both had moved to California to join the music business. Their 1976 album Hotel California has sold more than 20 million copies, while altogether the influential group has sold over 100 million albums. The Eagles broke up in 1980 and took a 14-year hiatus, but reunited as a popular touring act in recent years. A Showtime documentary, The History of the Eagles, aired in 2013. Last summer, the group completed a two-year History of the Eagles tour. 123 & 125 King Street in downtown Hensall is on the list of items the Hensall Streetscape and Infrastructure Improvement Committee would like to partner with Bluewater to improve. By Dan Rankin notice a lot of work The Jan. 18 meeting done by the towns “to of Bluewater Munici- project a positive, invitpal Council was can- ing image”. celled due to inclem- “I began to draw coment snowy weather, but parisons in my mind on the agenda for the about how Hensall meeting for the first stacked up,” he said. time was a delegation “After I thought about it, from the new Hensall I contacted our councilStreetscape and Infra- lor, Marnie Hill, about structure Improvement an idea I had for dressCommittee, which chair ing up King Street Chuck Mallette said downtown to try and was formed to “improve present a better image.” the visual appeal of the Hill was incredibly supvillage and improve portive of the idea, Malthe quality of life for its lette said, and recomresidents and business mended they reach out owners.” to others who might Now, the HSIIC is composed of a diverse group of dedicated volunteers whose interests range from tree planting, to heritage lights and signage, to sidewalk and street improvements, to accessibility issues, to addressing blight and property neglect. “The committee is open to anyone who wants to join,” he said. “We meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Hensall United Church.” Science – If people keep producing plastic at current rates and continue to fail to dispose of it properly, by 2050 the amount of plastic in the world’s oceans will outweigh the fish, according to the World Economic Forum. This poses a huge problem to the environment, as plastic continues to wash on shores around the world at unchecked rates, and is routinely found in the stomachs of sea turtles and marine birds. According to a new WEF report, in the past 50 years, worldwide use of plastic has increased 20-fold, and is expected to double again in the next 20 years. By 2050, they say humans will be making more than three times as much plastic as we did in 2014. Meanwhile, about a third of all plastics produced (about 8 million metric tons per year) winds up floating in the ocean. As a visual aid, that amounts to five bags full for every foot of coastline on earth. More than 70 percent of the plastic we produce is not recycled, and lands either in a landfill, the world’s waterways, or elsewhere. Plastic production currently accounts for 6 percent of global oil consumption, though by 2050 that could reach 20 percent. As the World Economic Forum begins heralding the “fourth industrial revolution” in areas such as robotics and biotechnology, they don’t want us to forget that problems still exist from previous industrial revolutions. Space – Scientists have recently announced that a still-unseen body nearly the size of Neptune orbits the sun every 15,000 years – a new ninth planet. It follows a distant elliptical orbit in comparison to concentric circles of the rest of the solar system, they said. Making the claim were planetary scientists Konstantin Batygin and Mike Brown of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena. Other scientists have reportedly taken a close look at their detailed calculations and are expressing a mixture of caution and excitement about the result, according to Science Magazine. Batygin and Brown believe a cluster of objects beyond Neptune were pulled into the orbit of the so-called “Planet X,” which they believe has a mass of 10 Earths. The inferred planet would make its closest approach to the sun at 200 astronomical units, seven times farther than that of Neptune (an Astronomical Unit is the distance between Earth and the sun, or about 150 million kilometers). The two admit that, until someone spies the object with a telescope, it’s just a hypothesis. Scientists have begun what they say could be a five-year search of a large area in space they believe Planet X could be hiding that they say could take five years. Brown had previously achieved fame – or notoriety – in the scientific community for presenting evidence that Pluto was just one of many dwarf planets part of the icy Kuiper belt. He is the authour of the book “How I Killed Pluto.” eas,” Mallette said. “A lot of property owners have worked incredibly hard to make their properties look great. Many improvements to In their planned premany areas have taken sentation to Bluewater place... But sometimes “I think we can do bet- have similar goals for Council, which is being we don’t feel as proud ter,” he said. “This is a the village. “We put out re-scheduled, the com- when we see areas of great community. A lot the word and, before mittee wanted to point neglect and blight.” of people are working long, we had a core out specific examples Some specific items hard. Still, it’s never so group of concerned and advocate for their “We mentioned in their good it can’t be better.” citizen volunteers with improvement. have done a number of slides prepared for Prior to the committee’s the goal of advocating walkabouts to identify Council included the formation, Mallette said for enhancements to areas that ‘need help’ properties of 123 on drives through area the village and of tak- and have taken photo- and 125 King Street, small towns with his ing care of what we al- graphs of problem ar- for which the HSIIC wife Judy they would ready have,” he said. claimed the absentee owner has not paid taxes in three years, an old railroad ramp being used illegally as a dump, the buckling and cracked remains of a foundation south of the post office, and deteriorating sidewalks. plan. “We are determined to work hand-inhand with the municipality to make changes that I think all residents and business people in Hensall will be pleased with,” he said. “This is going to be a long-term process. Things won’t happen as quickly as Mallette said the group looks forward to work- everyone would like, ing with the municipal- but we have to start ity to see how they can somewhere to get best work together to the ball rolling. That’s achieve their goals, where we are at right which parallel in many now; it’s a work in progways with the goals of ress.” Bluewater’s strategic Deadline for all Upcoming Events and Classifieds is WEDNESDAY AT NOON of the week the ad is to be run! Any ads Submitted after MAY NOT MAKE IT IN! Phone: (519) 282-9595 Fax: (519) 284-0042 Email: info@exeterexaminer.com Exeter Examiner Friday, January 22, 2016 15 A closer look at the Huron-Perth situation table A pilot project known as the Huron-Perth “Situation Table” has been formed and the early results indicate the Situation Table is well on its way to improving the outcomes for those that have found themselves at a vulnerable point in their life. The multidiscipline partnership known as the “Situation Table” is an innovative approach to supporting those individuals and families in our community that are at the highest level of risk for harm and/or victimization. At the mid-way point of the six-month pilot project the Huron-Perth Situation Table has identified and supported 18 individuals/families. The “Situation Table” model is a relatively new concept to this area; therefore we would like to provide the following overview that may answer some questions you may have. Okay, who’s sitting at the “Situation Ta- A Collaborative Approach to Early Intervention ble”? - The “Situation Table” is comprised of a wide range of Huron & Perth community partners. Currently there are 21 partners at the table with many areas of expertise and knowledge, including but not limited to: housing, social services, addiction counselling, mental health, family counselling, justice services, and education. All of our local police services, Huron & Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Stratford Police Service and Wingham Police Service have representation at the table. simply, if nothing is done there is a reasonable expectation that the person or family will either cause harm to themselves or their community. It is also important to know, the agency that has identified the individual or family has done everything under its own mandate to support community mobilizathe person(s) however tion to deliver serwithout the support of vices in a proactive the other agencies at and targeted manner. the table the person in This evidence based need may be left in a model operates on the simple principle state of crisis. What are the benefits that if something bad of having a “Situation is predictable, it is Table”? – The “Situ- also preventable. The ation Table” model “Situation Table” conis an opportunity for nects people at risk to the services that can help them, when they need them the most. In some cases, this means saving lives, in other cases it means preventing a crime before it happens. This helps to build a stronger and safer community. Further, this colContinued on page 22 What happens at the “Situation Table”? - On a weekly basis the community partners come together in an effort to develop a comprehensive strategy to support those individuals and/or families with multiple risk factors that have been identified at an acutely elevated risk of being further victimized and/ or engaging in further criminal activity. 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Water contamination “probably” okayed the poisoning of began there after a state-appointed, an ex-KGB spy in London in 2006. unelected emergency manager The former spy, Alexander Litvinenswitched the city’s drinking water ko, consumed tea that had been from a supply provided by Detroit on laced with radioactive polonium contract to the corrosive Flint River at the Millennium Hotel in London in a bid to save money. Obama said in November 2006. He died three that if he were a parent in Flint, he weeks later in hospital. His assaswould be beside himself that his sins were Andrey Lugovoy and child’s health could be at risk. He Dmitry Kovtun, who, the report met with Flint’s Mayor in Washing- concluded, were probably acting ton, D.C. on Tuesday. Michigan under the direction of Nikolai PatruGovernor Rick Snyder has now shev, head of the FSB (the Russian released emails regarding Flint’s equivalent of the CIA), and Putin. water contamination dating back as Both assassins are freely living far as February 2015, showing that in Russia, after requests for their his administration was dismissive extradition to Britain were denied of residents’ concerns. Many pages by Moscow. A British government of text from the emails were entirely spokesperson said Prime Minister redacted. Meanwhile, residents on David Cameron would raise the the US Atlantic coast from New issue with Putin at the “first availYork to as far south as Washington, able opportunity.” Critics are calling D.C. are bracing for a severe win- on the government to go further by ter storm expected to begin today. immediately expelling all FSB opWashington could receive up to two eratives from the UK and strengthfeet of snow. A light dusting of snow ening economic sanctions against fell Wednesday, with Virginia State Russia. Officials in Moscow have Police reporting snarled traffic and characterized the report as an ab163 accidents statewide. surd, politically motivated joke. Canada – Health ministers from the provinces and territories are calling on the federal government to increase its share of health-care spending to at least 25 per cent of their costs. The ministers were expected to make the request yesterday during a meeting with federal Health Minister Jane Philpott. According to B.C. minister Terry Lake, spending on health care consumes as much as 43 percent of the budgets in many of the provinces. For her part, Philpott said the federal government would like to focus on how to spend money on health care more efficiently. The Canadian Institute for Health Information reports that, last year, health care spending in Canada was expected to reach $219.1 billion. Since the current federal government has been more cooperative with the provinces than the last on some measures of health care (Ottawa will join on to the provinces’ program that saves money on drugs by buying them in bulk, a program the Harper government did not join), relations are expected to improve between the two levels of government. Negotiations this week could lead to agreements in the fall, Lake said. Canada - Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale has said that changes the previous government made to Canada’s criminal pardons system will be reversed by his department. Under Harper, pardons were changed to “record suspensions,” the application fee for them was quadrupled, and the number of years needed to be eligible was doubled for some offences. According to the CBC, the Parole Board of Canada received nearly 30,000 pardon requests in 2011-12. Last year, it received fewer than 13,000 record suspension requests. In 2012, the application fee increased from $150 to $631. For someone found guilty of a summary offence such as marijuana possession, the waiting period to become eligible for a record suspension is five years. For more serious offences, the wait time is 10 years. Goodale called these changes punitive measures that the current government would reexamine along with the name change from “pardon.” According to the Parole Board, pardons are designed to support someone’s rehabilitation and reintegration into their community. Experts say that, as most jobs now require a criminal record check, the changes make it much harder for someone to become employed. Canada – The town of Sussex, Egypt – The second trial of forNew Brunswick (population mer Egyptian President, 87-year4,300) learned earlier this week old Hosni Mubarak began briefly that it would be losing as many in Cairo yesterday before it was as 430 high-paying jobs follow- adjourned until April. The couning the closure of a mine owned try’s highest appeals court said by Saskatchewan-based Pot- the decision to adjourn was ashCorp. The closure will also made to give time for security reportedly be a financial blow to authorities to provide a highly seother area suppliers and contrac- cured venue for the procedures. tors, business in the Port of Saint Around Egypt and the Arab world, John, as well as the province’s it has been dubbed the “Trial financial plans. The jobs report- of the Century.” Jan. 25 marks edly paid between $80,000 and the fifth anniversary since mass $120,000. The closure of the protests inspired the so-called mine, which has operated for “Arab Spring,” which eventually decades, is being blamed on forced Mubarak to step down. a drop in potash prices and re- Any ruling in the current retrial duced demand in China. The re- will be final. Mubarak, who is cently completed mine had been suffering from ill health, was not a $2.2-billion project that was present during the session. The expected to have a 73-year lifes- former president was originally pan. It’s not expected that facility sentenced to life in prison for operations will resume anytime conspiring to murder protesters in the near future. A planned ex- during the 2011 uprising against pansion at the port terminals in his rule, but a retrial was ordered Saint John is also now in doubt. on appeal. Mubarak ruled Egypt Almost 400,000 less tonnes of from 1981 to 2011. The U.S. has potash are expected to come restored diplomatic and military through the terminal this year ties with Egypt despite President compared to last, according to Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s crackdown the port’s president and chief ex- on human rights, including the inecutive officer. creasing jailing of journalists. This Day in History – January 22nd 1506 – The first contingent of Swiss Guards arrives at the Vatican – Since Switzerland has remained a neutral nation through hundreds of years of its history, for many years one of the most popular career options for poor, young Swiss men was to become a mercenary soldier for whichever nation was in need of a fighting force. One of the earliest Swiss guard units to be established was the Hundred Swiss (Cent Suisses), which served French royalty from 1490 until the time of Napoleon. French King Francis I, who bankrolled much early exploration of Quebec, used roughly 120,000 Swiss soldiers in his wars. When he became pontiff in 1503, the French Pope Julius II – who had made use of Swiss mercenaries while counsel for French King Charles VIII – ordered that he be supplied with a constant supply of around 200 Swiss soldiers to act as body guards. The first group of 150 Swiss Guards arrived in Rome on this date in 1506. Today, the Papal Swiss Guard is one of the oldest extant military units in the world. Recruits for the unit must be Catholic, single males between the ages of 19 and 30 and a height of at least 5’, 8.5”. They must also hold Swiss citizenship, a high school diploma, and have completed basic training with the Swiss military. One of the Swiss Guards’ most famous battles took place during the Sack of Rome May 6, 1527, when 189 soldiers fought off German and Spanish soldiers long enough for Pope Clement VII to escape the Vatican. 147 were killed. 1879 – In South Africa, British troops and Zulu warriors fight in the battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift – On this date in 1879, two early battles in the fivemonth Anglo-Zulu War took place and saw drastically different results. In early January that year a British military column set up camp near a South African river crossing. To encourage growth and de- velopment in its African colo- leaving behind 350 dead and nies, Brtiain had launched a 500 wounded. Only 17 British military campaign against soldiers had been killed. For King Cetshwayo’s Zulu na- their valour, 11 defenders of tion, which numbered in the Rorke’s Drift received Victohundreds of thousands. On ria Crosses, including seven Jan. 20, Lord Chelmsford from the 2nd Battalion’s 24th marched about 1,800 troops, Regiment – the most ever recarrying state-of-the-art ceived in a single action by breech-loading rifles, and two one regiment. The 1964 film artillery field guns into Zulu “Zulu” starring Michael Caine territory while fewer than 200 depicts the Battle of Rorke’s were left to guard the camp Drift, while “Monty Python’s at Rorke’s Drift. Chelmsford, The Meaning of Life” from who didn’t know where the 1983 satirizes the Anglo-Zulu main force of the Zulu army War depicting a very similar was located, unwisely chose scenario. Defeat at Isandlto divide his men into small- wana led to Britain launching er and smaller groups. The a heavily-reinforced second well-organized Zulu force, invasion, which claimed vicwho had been ordered by tory over Cetshwayo’s forces Cetshwayo to “March slowly, on July 4, 1879. attack at dawn and eat up 1889 – Columbia Records the red soldiers,” soon sur(then the Columbia Phonorounded the British army and, graph Company) is formed though mainly outfitted with in Washington, D.C. – In the iron spears and cow-hide latter half of the 19th Censhields, achieved a decisive tury, as in many other fields, victory, killing around 1,300 Thomas Edison was a pioBritish soldiers and capturneer in sound recording teching their weapons. That afnology. In 1877, he invented ternoon, a force of around the phonograph, which was 4,000 Zulus broke off from the first device for recording the main group and attacked and playing back sound. A the British camp at Rorke’s decade later, the wax cylDrift. From behind makeshift inders used for recordings walls made from furniture were being mass-produced, and sacks of grain, around and a lawyer named Edward 150 British Army regulars Easton opened the Columdefended their camp through bia Phonograph Company the night and, in the morning, in Washington, D.C. on this found that the Zulus had fled, date in 1889. At that time, a By Dan Rankin phonograph cost the equiva- Bondar becomes the first lent of several months’ wages Canadian woman and the for an average worker, but first neurologist in space improvements to the mo- – Dr. Roberta Bondar was tor soon made them more born Dec. 4, 1945 in Sault available for home entertain- Ste. Marie. As a child, she ment. Just after the turn of excelled at science, somethe century, Columbia began times setting off experiments producing and selling wax in her parents’ basement. Afrecords, in addition to cylin- ter high school, she received ders, but these early discs her Bachelor of Science from only had sound stamped on the University of Guelph, folone side. In 1908, Colum- lowed by a Master of Science bia commenced successful from Western, a Doctor of mass production of what they Philosophy in neuroscience called their “Double-Faced” from U of T, and then a Docdiscs; a 10-inch record sold tor of Medicine from McMasfor 65 cents. The company’s ter. Dr. Bondar began astroname became the Columbia naut training in 1984, and Recording Company in 1938 in 1992 she was designated when it was bought out by Co- Payload Specialist for the lumbia Broadcasting System first International Micrograv(CBS). The first LPs, which ity Laboratory Mission. She were 12 inches in diameter flew on the NASA Space and spun at 33 rpm, became Shuttle Discovery, launching available in the late 1940s, on this date in 1992, conductwith one popular early exam- ing experiments in the shutple being “The Voice of Frank tle’s Spacelab, and returning Sinatra.” Through the 1950s, on Jan. 30. For more than a popular recording artists decade afterwards, Dr. Bonsuch as Tony Bennett, Doris dar worked as NASA’s head Day, Rosemary Clooney and of space medicine, leading Johnny Mathis signed with an international team of reColumbia. In 1958, Johnny searchers studying the huCash joined them. The 1960s man body’s reaction to time saw Bob Dylan and Simon & spent in outer space. She Garfunkel record hit records is a Member of the Order of for Columbia. Today, Colum- Canada and, on Oct. 1, 2011, bia Records is a subsidiary of became the first astronaut Sony Music Entertainment. enshrined on Canada’s Walk of Fame in Toronto. 1992 – Aboard Space Shuttle Discovery, Dr. Roberta Exeter Examiner Friday, January 22, 2016 17 World Sports Roundup NHL East - The Maple Leafs (17-20-7) put an end to their losing ways on Tuesday, thanks to some late game heroics from defenseman Matt Hunwick, who scored the game winner with eight seconds left in a 3-2 win over the Flyers (20-16-8). The Canadiens (23-20-4) head coach Michel Therrien is currently sitting on a hot seat, as the Habs have lost their last five games in a row, and now sit outside a playoff spot despite a 9-0-0 start to the season. After a rough start to their California road trip, the Senators (22-18-6) rebounded with two wins, beating the Kings 5-3 after being down 3-1 early in the third, and secured a 4-3 shootout win against the Sharks. The Lightning (25-17-4) are making headlines this week. First, they now have a six-game winning streak and sit second in the Atlantic despite a slow start. Also, Jonathan Drouin, who requested a trade earlier this month, was suspended for not showing up to his AHL game against the Marlies on Wednesday. He reportedly didn’t want to get injured and hurt his chances of getting traded. NHL West - The Canucks (19-1711) required extra time for all three of their games this week, with a 3-2 OT win against the Hurricanes, a 2-1 shootout win against the Islanders, and a 3-2 OT loss to the Rangers. The Jets (21-22-3) ended their three-game losing streak with a 5-4 OT win over the Predators (20-188), and a 1-0 win over the Wild (2216-8), but they followed that up with a 2-1 loss to the Avalanche (24-213). The Flames (20-21-3) haven’t had a good start to their five-game road trip, dropping a 4-2 loss to the Devils and losing 2-1 to the Oilers (19-24-5). Speaking of Edmonton, they beat the Panthers 4-2 after that win against the Flames, and went down to the wire with the red hot Lightning, losing 6-4. Elsewhere, the Blackhawks (32-13-4) set a new franchise record for longest winning streak by winning 12 in a row. The Coyotes (22-18-5) made ripples in the hockey world after trading “All-Star” John Scott out of the division, with conspiracy theorists saying they did it to get him out of the showcase game in Nashville on Jan. 31. However, it was announced that he would still participate as the Pacific Division team’s captain. AFC - Last weekend saw the divisional playoff round begin, with AFC boasting the Patriots (12-4) versus the Chiefs (11-5) and the Broncos (12-4) versus the Steelers (10-6). On Saturday, it was the Patriots who started on the right foot, and held on for the 27-20 win. Tom Brady took the game in his own hands, throwing for two of the three touchdowns, and running the other one in himself. Stephen Gostkowski also had a strong game, going two-for-two in field goal attempts. On Sunday, it was a close game between Pittsburgh and Denver, as neither team ever had more than a six-point lead going into the fourth. While both quarterbacks were solid, neither were outstanding, considering the game consisted of field goals and rushing touchdowns. However, with three minutes left, C.J. Anderson rushed in a one-yard touchdown, and a two-point conversion gave the Broncos the difference, in a 23-16 win. This weekend, Denver and New England – and quarterbacks Brady and Peyton Manning – will meet in the championships for the third year in a row. Brady and Manning have faced each other in the post season four times, with each QB having won twice. NFC - The NFC also had an exciting weekend of divisional playoffs, featuring the Packers (10-6) versus the Cardinals (13-3), and the Seahawks (10-6) versus the Panthers (15-1). On Saturday, Green Bay at Arizona saw some exciting back and forth action, with both teams exchanging leads. It got better as the game was ending as, on the last play of regulation, and down 20-13, Aaron Rodgers completed a 41-yard hail mary to tie the game. However, it took just 1:05 of overtime for the Cardinals to win it 26-20. On Sunday, Seattle and Carolina played a game that started out a one-sided blowout, but got exciting at the end. It began with the Panthers showing the world who the superior team was, running up the score to make it 31-0 for Carolina, while Russell Wilson was doing a better job of giving the ball to the Panthers than the Seahawks. Seattle’s experience began to show, as they scored three touchdowns and a field goal in the second half, but they ultimately came up short in a 31-24 loss. Next week, it will be Carolina versus Arizona to decide who represents the NFC in the Super Bowl. Australian Open – Round Two of the Australian Open in Melbourne wrapped up yesterday, with hard-hitting Canadian Milos Raonic defeating his second round opponent Tommy Robredo of Spain in straight sets, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5), 7-5. The 25-year-old Raonic now has a career record at the Grand Slam tournament of 16-5 and is so far 6-0 in 2016, after defeating Roger Federer for the Brisbane title earlier in the month. The 13th seed from Thornhill is also a perfect 6-0 in his career against Robredo. On Tuesday, he topped French player Lucas Puille, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4. Last year, Raonic had a personal best result in Melbourne, reaching the quarter-finals before losing to Novak Djokovic. Vancouver’s Vasek Pospisil dropped his first round match to 14th-ranked Frenchman Gilles Simon. On the women’s side, Eugenie Bouchard lost her second round match Wednesday to the fourthseeded Polish player Agnieszka Radwanska. Surprising first round exits were handed to eighth-ranked Venus Williams and 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal, while major contenders such as Serena Williams, Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka are still in contention at the tournament that wraps up Jan. 31. NBA – The Toronto Raptors (27-15) were 115-109 winners over the Celtics (22-21) at the Air Canada Centre on Wednesday night for their seasonbest sixth consecutive victory. Sitting in second place in the East, Toronto is on pace to top last season’s franchise-best win total of 49. Making his case for inclusion on the Eastern Conference’s All-Star team was guard DeMar DeRozan, who poured in 34 points, for his second consecutive game of 30 or more points. Toronto also had a season-high for points in one quarter Wednesday, when they racked up 40 in the third. DeRozan alone accounted for 18 of those points. DeRozan was also recently one of 30 players selected as finalists for consideration for inclusion on the U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team roster. Other names on the list include last year’s MVP Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors and three-time previous Olympians Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks and LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Anthony and James each have two gold medals from London and Beijing as well as a bronze from Athens. The official 12man roster for Rio de Janeiro will be announced later this year. By Dan Rankin & Scott Maxwell Minor Hockey Report Weekly highlights The Novice Girls HL team had a good tournament at home, beating the West Huron Wave 16-1, before losing to the Mitchell Meteors 2-0. In the semifinals, they lost 4-3 to Ilderton. In regular season action they tied the Ilderton Jets 1-1. The team has a 5-5-1 record, good for third in the division. This weekend, they host the Petrolia Oilers (Saturday, Jan. 23 @ 12:00 pm) and the Zorra Fuzion (Sunday, Jan. 24 @ 5:10 pm), and then they travel to the Greenwood Recreation Centre to play the Oilers (Saturday, Jan. 30 @ 11:50 am). The PeeWee Rep team began their Playdown series against the Ilderton Jets on Wednesday, beating them 4-2. The team will conclude its regular season at the Brooke-Alvinston-Inwood Community Centre Complex against the East Lambton Eagles (Saturday, Jan. 30 @ 4:00 pm). That game will be sandwiched between four more Playdown games, two at the Ilderton Community Centre (Monday, Jan. 25 @ 7:00 pm & Monday, Feb. 1 @ 7:00 pm) and two at home (Wednesday, Jan. 27 @ 6:20 pm & Wednesday, Feb. 3 @ 6:20 pm). The Novice Girls C team had a successful Pink on the Rink tournament winning all four games. They dominated North Middlesex 9-0, then beat BCH 1-0, followed by a 3-1 win over BCH in the semifinals, and a 3-1 win over Lucan in the finals. The team sits in second place with a 7-2-2 record. This weekend, they play a doubleheader with the Sarnia Lady Sting at home (Sunday, Jan. 24 @ 2:30 pm & 3:50 pm), and then they play Sarnia at the RBC Centre the following weekend (Saturday, Jan. 30 @ 12:00 pm). The Bantam Rep team began their Playdown series against the Ilderton Jets this week, dropping the first game 4-2, but tying up the series in game two with a 3-2 win. They’ll conclude the series with in the next couple of weeks, with two games at the Ilderton Community Centre (Monday, Jan. 25 @ 8:10 pm & Monday, Feb. 1 @ 8:10 pm) and two at home (Wednesday, Jan. 27 @ 7:40 pm & Wednesday, Feb. 3 @ 7:40 pm). The Atom AE team started their PlayDowns with the Ilderton Jets and Lucan Irish this week, with their first game against the Jets last Wednesday. That game saw the Sabres lose 4-1, beginning the Playdowns with a 0-1-0 record. They will be busy next week, as they play their second game against the Jets at home (Sunday, Jan. 24 @ 4:20 pm), then they conclude their regular season at the St. Thomas Timken Community Centre against the Jr. Stars (Wednesday, Jan. 27 @ 7:00 pm). They have two more Playdown games after that, with a game at the Ilderton Community Centre against the Jets (Friday, Jan. 29 @ 6:30 pm), and a home game against the Lucan Irish (Sunday, Jan. 31 @ 4:20 pm). The Bantam Girls C team are currently riding a two game shutout streak, thanks to 4-0 win over the Petrolia Oilers, and a 1-0 win over the BAD Blazers. The team is first in their division with a 9-0-1 record. Next week, the team plays at the Ilderton Community Centre to take on the Jets (Sunday, Jan. 24 @ 2:50 pm), and then they play the Jets at home (Thursday, Jan. 28 @ 7:00 pm), followed by their last game of the season against the Petrolia Oilers at home (Sunday, Jan 31 @ 5:10 pm). The Atom Rep team concluded their season with a 4-0 loss to the East Lambton Eagles. The Atoms finished with a record of 11-12-1, good for sixth in their division. The team also began their Playdown series with the Ilderton Jets, losing game one 7-4. They play four more games against them in the next two weeks, with two games at home (Monday, Jan. 25 @ 7:00 pm & Sunday, Jan. 31 @ 3:10 pm), and two games at the Ilderton Community Centre (Tuesday, Jan. 26 @ 7:50 pm & Tuesday, Feb. 2 @ 7:50 pm). The Atom Girls HL team haven’t played much in their last couple weeks, just a close 1-0 loss to the Lucan Irish. The team sits in second in their division, with a record of 7-4-1. They conclude their season next week at home against the Mt. Brydges Cougars (Saturday, Jan. 30 @ 2:00 pm). The Atom Girls C team were excellent in their Pink on the Rink tournament, beating the Lucknow Wingham Stars 9-1, the Stratford Aces 7-0, and the Lucan Irish 2-0, before losing 1-0 to Lucan in the semifinals. They also beat the St. Marys Rock 2-0 in their lone regular season game. The team is 8-2-1, which puts them third in their division. Next week, they play the Sarnia Lady Sting at home (Saturday, Jan. 23 @ 3:00 pm) and the Zorra Fuzion at home (Saturday, Jan. 30 @ 3:00 pm), before they conclude their season against the St. Marys Rock at the Pyramid Recreation Centre (Sunday, Jan. 31 @ 3:00 pm). The Bantam Girls B team won their Pink on the Rink tournament, although it didn’t start off the way that they wanted it to. They tied the first game 3-3 against Bluewater, and won their second game 3-0 to Ilderton, but lost their last game of the round robin 2-1 to Kincardine. That didn’t matter though, because they beat them in the semi finals 5-1, and then went on to beat Bluewater 1-0 in the finals. They also played a couple of regular season games, beating Mitchell 3-0 and tying St. Thomas 2-2. They finish up their season on the road, first at the Gemini Sportsplex against Bluewater (Saturday, Jan. 23 @ 7:45 pm), followed by a game at the Ingersoll District Memorial Centre (Sunday, Jan. 31 @ 6:40 pm). The Midget Rep team ended their season with a 6-2 win over the Southwest Bullets, and a 2-2 tie with the St. Marys Rock. They finish the season with 6-11-3 record, good for sixth, and could drop as low as seventh. They also began their playdowns against the Ilderton Jets, losing game one by a score of 4-1, but rebounding with a 3-1 win in game two. They’ll conclude the series in the next couple of weeks, with two games at the Ilderton Community Centre (Monday, Jan. 25 @ 9:20 pm & Monday, Feb. 1 @ 9:20 pm) and two at home (Wednesday, Jan. 27 @ 9:00 pm & Wednesday, Feb. 3 @ 9:00 pm). The Midget Girls B team had a successful tournament at home two weeks ago, not allowing a single goal the whole tournament. They tied their first game 0-0 with the Mitchell Meteors, followed by 3-0 win over Mount Forest, a 1-0 win over Mount Forest, and a 1-0 win over the TCDMHA Rebels. In the regular season, they tied Mitchell 0-0. This weekend, they’ll be participating in the Silver Stick tournament in Sarnia. ATTENTION: Help enhance our hockey coverage by sending your hockey team’s updates and/or photos to us at info@exeterexaminer.com 18 Friday, January 22, 2016 Exeter Examiner The Ex Files - Granton Park Committee would like to announce that the Granton Outdoor Ice Rink, located in the pavilion at the Granton Community Park, is up and running for all skaters. Please use with caution and respect the hard work that went into building it. A huge thank you to Keith and Brian for their long hours, hard work and dedication to making the rink look amazing. - The 2016 Canadian Junior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships will take place January 23-31 at the Stratford Rotary Complex. The event will bring together 14 junior men’s and 14 junior women’s teams (140 curlers and coaches) along with family and friends from each province and territory across Canada, with the winners representing Canada at the World Junior Championships to be held in Turkey in March 2016. For more information, visit www.curling.ca/2016juniors. - Former Liberal candidate for Huron-Bruce, Allan Thompson has a new assignment. He has been asked by the Federal Liberal Party to set up and chair a task force in rural ridings of Ontario. The purpose of the task force is to tap into existing work on rural issues and concerns, while also conducting research into key rural issues. Thompson says that the rural voice needs to be heard and factored into government decisions. The full details of the campaign are still being mandated but Thompson says the first step is to consult with former Liberal candidates and their teams. Looking Ahead Saturday Jan. 30th: Exeter Hawks Elimination Draw & Dance is back. Tickets are available for the dance the that goes 9:30 pm - 1am for $10. Saturday, Jan. 30th: St. Marys Curling Club Gala Dinner Celebrating 150 years featuring keynote address from Olympic Gold Medalist Kaitlyn Lawes. Tickets are $75 each (see ad on page 19). Thursday, Feb. 4th - Saturday, Feb. 6th: Takin’ the Back Road: A community Show. 7:30 at the South Huron Rec. Centre. Tickets are $20 each, kids $10 and are available at South Huron Rec. Centre, Hansens & Custom Covers (see ad on page 20). Monday, Feb. 15th: Exeter Lions Club Breakfast @ South Huron Rec Centre from 8:00 am - 12:00 noon. Adults $8.00 Children $5.00. Take out is available and there will be free public skating from 9 am - 3 pm (see ad on page 15). Exeter Examiner Friday, January 22, 2016 Hawks improve win streak to four with 15-0 win over Stars By Scott Maxwell 4:24 left in the period, The Exeter Hawks (28- with Sam Vokes scor8-0) had a stellar night ing, assisted by Kettler offensively with a 15-0 and Cory Burr. That aswin over the North Mid- sist was Burr’s first cadlesex (3-32-0) Sunday, reer OHA point. Jan. 17. Tyler Coleman For the Stars, the secand Christian Petro- ond period had as bad zza both had five-point of a start as the first, nights, while Tyler Ket- as 2:02 in, Petrozza tler and Jon Baker had scored his first of the four points in the win. night, assisted by Max Patrick Do stopped all Naus and Coleman to 21 shots for the shutout give the Hawks a 5-0 win. lead. 1:59 later, after David Norris got a tripIt didn’t take long for ping penalty, Baker the Hawks to start the scored his first of the scoring as, just 1:24 into the game, Cole- night shorthanded, asman got his first of the sisted by Austin Carter night, assisted by Matt to improve the score to Clarke and Petrozza. 6-0. 1:39 after that, Fra2:41 later, and Exeter sier Lewis added to the was on the board again, list of firsts in the game, as Liam Melady scored, with his first career OHA assisted by Austin Elkin goal, assisted by Clarke and Max Bannon, to and Petrozza. Exeter give them a 2-0 lead. then went through it’s At 7:47, North Middle- longest stretch in the sex’s Kyle Critch got a game without a goal, double minor for hook- almost 10 minutes of ing and unsportsman- scoreless play. That like conduct. The Stars short drought ended on killed off the first one, the power play, as Elkin but 10 seconds into the got on the board, assistsecond penalty, Jake ed by Dalton and KetAlkins scored his first of tler, to stretch the lead the night to make it 3-0, to 8-0. Just 11 seconds assisted by Brett Dalton later, Baker scored his and Ketler. The Hawks second of the evening, added to that total with assisted by Coleman and Bannon, and sudBy Scott Maxwell This isn’t the first time Exeter has run up the score on North Middlesex though, as the Hawks have outscored Irish win 6-4 over Sailors Lucas Knight had a four apiece with 25 seconds The Lucan Irish (19-18- point game of his own. left in the period. Darby 1) moved into fourth Mike Lindner stopped Tyndal had the game place, thanks to a 6-4 46 of 50 shots in the win. winner midway through victory over the Port The Sailors got on the the third, with Ian VanStanley Sailors (10-25- board early, with two denheuvel securing the 1) on Wednesday eve- goals in the first 2:57, win with an empty netter. 1) at 8:00 pm, followed by a game in Dorchester the next day against the first place Dolphins (33-4-0) at 7:30 pm. 8-0) to double overtime before losing 5-4. The Irish have two more games left on the schedule, first a game in Lambeth against the Lancers (9-27-0) on ning. and took a 3-1 lead 16 The Irish had a solid Sunday, Jan. 24 at 8:00 The win wouldn’t have seconds into the sec- weekend as well, beat- pm. They play their final happened without a four ond, but Lucan scored ing the Thamesford game at home against point night from leading three unanswered goals Trojans (19-16-0) by a the Aylmer Spitfires (22scorer Nathan Marcil, to pull into the lead. Port score of 6-5, and taking 14-0) on Wednesday, although Port Stanley’s Stanley tied it at four the Exeter Hawks (28- Jan. 27 at 7:45 pm. Kaitlyn Lawes headlines 150th Anniversary Event Exeter-area curling fans invited to January 30th Gala in St. Marys The St. Marys Curling Club will be celebrating its 150th anniversary with a special Gala Dinner on Saturday, January 30th at the St. Marys Golf & Country Club. The gala event features a cocktail hour, entertainment, dancing, dinner and a special keynote address by Kaitlyn Lawes, 2014 Olympic gold medalist in curling. Lawes, 27, has been SOJHL Jr. C Standings denly it was 9-0. them 56-9 in their five games this season. Cody Hern scored his Coleman and Vokes first goal of the season seem to enjoy playing early in the third, with assists from Alkins them, as Coleman has and Coleman, and the five goals and 11 asHawks’ lead hit double sists against the Stars, digits. Kettler made it while Vokes has nine 11-0, assisted by Clarke goals and nine assists, and Vokes. Six minutes including two hat tricks. later, Petrozza got on Of course, the Stars the board, with assists have allowed a league from Melady and Baker, worst 274 goals, includimproving the lead to ing 11 games where 12-0. And that was not they’ve allowed more all. Seconds later, Al- than 10 goals. kins increased Exeter’s The Hawks must have goal total to 13, with been relieved at the assists from Baker and easy night, as the night Melady. The goal result- before was a daunting ed in Stars goaltender double overtime win Patrick Acres getting over the Lucan Irish pulled, with Brad Apps (19-18-1). Petrozza replacing him. Exeter had a four-point game notched a shorthanded including the doublegoal less than two min- 0T winner, while Coleutes later, as Coleman man scored two. Trevor scored his second of Fleming stopped 24 of the night, assisted by 28 shots in the win. Petrozza, to make it 14- The Hawks are nearing 0. Norris scored with 50 the end of their seaseconds left, with Hern son, as they have just and Elkin grabbing as- four more games left. sists on the goal, and They’re in action tonight that was finally the last at home against the Port of Exeter’s attack. Stanley Sailors (10-25- well-known in curling circles ever since winning the Canadian Junior Championship in 2008. A native of Winnipeg, she has played third for Jennifer Jones’ Manitoba team for the past number of years, including Canadian Championships in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015. Tickets are available at the St. Marys Curling Club, or online at www. stmaryscurling.ca. 19 Team Dorchester Exeter Aylmer Lucan Mt. Brydges Thamesford Port Stanley Lambeth N. Middlesex W L T 4 8 14 18 18 16 25 27 32 33 28 22 19 19 19 10 9 3 PTS 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 66 56 44 39 38 38 21 18 6 Standings as of Jan. 21 SOJHL Scoring Leaders Name Ryan Tuffin (Dorchester) Tyler Beaulieu (Port Stanley) Chris Carreiro (Dorchester) Tyler Kettler (Exeter) Nathan Marcil (Lucan) Chase Thornton (Exeter) Liam Billings (Thamesford) Lucas Wilson (Dorchester) Jay Ritchie (Dorchester) Dawson Cook (Lucan) G 37 39 38 30 29 26 30 33 27 33 A 51 42 43 47 48 51 44 35 39 33 PTS 88 81 81 77 77 77 74 68 66 66 PIM 32 12 20 33 30 24 12 47 42 104 Standings as of Jan. 21 Junior Curling at the Exeter Curling Club Come out and have some fun with CURLING! NO commitment required… come on out and give it a try a few times before any Kids in Grades 1-12 are welcome! participation fee is required! ALL curling equipment provided, please just Contact Maggie with any questions bring a CLEAN pair of indoor athletic shoes to wear on the ice. Helmets are recommended, 519-777-9616 or mags_m_@hotmail.com www.exetercurlingclub.com especially those new to the sport Every Sunday January – March 1:30pm-3:00pm 205 Riverside Dr • Exeter, ON • N0M 1S0 • (519) 235-0200 Friday, January 22, 2016 20 Exeter Examiner New community theatre group looks to grow dramatic arts in South Huron By Dan Rankin municipality, has been American track star Gail formed and they’ve held Devers is credited with their inaugural meeting, the inspirational quote, said Homuth. “Things “Every accomplishment are on their way,” she starts with the decision said. “We’re very excited to try.” It’s a quote that about this new venture.” can be found in the pro- Homuth is currently in file picture of the newly- the middle of producing created Facebook page “Takin’ the Back Road,” for South Huron Com- the fourth cabaret show munity Theatre (SHCT) she has put on in the and, according to artistic community. The show director Deb Homuth, it runs at 7:30 pm on Feb. describes a feeling she 4, 5 and 6 at the South had several months ago Huron Rec. Centre. Tickwhen she got the idea to ets are $20 for adults and $10 for children, and start the group. “I’ve directed shows in are now on sale at the the community for a Rec. Centre, Hansen’s long time and I just sort and Custom Covers in of had this idea a couple Exeter. Proceeds from months ago that it was the show benefit Exeter time to form a little com- Lioness and Exeter Opmunity theatre asso- timists, who will both be ciation that would take taking part in the song on the responsibility of and dance show, among mounting two or three the roughly 80 local pershows every year,” she formers involved in the said. “I always think, ‘it’s show, Homuth said. not going to happen un- “That includes the pit less you give it a go,’ and band of musicians,” that’s what we’re trying.” she said. “There’s lots The group’s board of of country music since directors, including rep- the theme is about celresentatives from com- ebrating our rural roots. munities around the There’s some great mu- sic, lots of dancing and ‘Minnie Pearl’ is the MC, so it’s going to be a great night of entertainment.” rather than always waiting for me to be ready to do another show,” she said. Following “Takin’ the Back Road,” Homuth said SHCT will run a drama camp for area children ages 6-12 over March Break. “The drama students at the high school will be helping me run that camp, then we intend to do a week-long drama camp in the summertime for children,” she said. Activities will include maskmaking, pantomime and After the first year and movement and drama the group’s first producgames, she added. tion is through, Homuth said, beginning in 2017, While the community they hope to host three centre at the South Hushows per year. ron Rec. Centre will be While proceeds from the home for their proHomuth’s previous pro- ductions for the time beductions have gener- ing, looking ahead, she ally supported commu- said they would like to nity organizations, funds work towards a space from SHCT shows will more geared to music now go back to the the- and theatrical perforatre group, “so it can get mances. “We can cope, ready to mount the next it’s just not [the Rec. show,” she said. This will Centre’s] main function ensure that the group is or purpose,” she said. self-sustaining and can “But a proper space will “have a life of its own, never get built until an organization is thriving. That’s a longer term goal of ours for sure.” Homuth said she hopes to use some time during “Takin’ the Back Road” to promote South Huron Community Theatre’s premiere theatrical production, Aladdin, which hits the stage in December. “We’ll use that as a bit of a launch pad to talk about the beginnings of the community theatre,” she said. JANUARY WHITE SALE 20-40% OFF doesn’t have to be here in Exeter, but we need a space that can house enough of an audience and still let us put on a show,” she said. They’re also keeping an eye and ear out for possible rehearsal spaces. Representatives on their board from communiSHCT is keen to be part ties including Crediton, of any strategic plan- Dashwood, Grand Bend, ning or discussions that Mount Carmel, Hensall, might take place about Zurich and Exeter will converting an exist- be “really key to make ing space or building sure each community a new one to suit their feels connected to the purposes, she said. “It community theatre,” she said. “They’ll make sure everybody knows about the opportunities that are available and what’s coming up next.” That, of course, includes more than just opportunities performing on stage. “We’re looking for lots of people to get involved – whether people play a musical instrument to be part of the pit band, or whether they’d like to perform or be behind the scenes, painting sets or making costumes.” Homuth said. “There is lots for people to do.” STRATFORD • MITCHELL • LISTOWEL Computer Sales & Repairs Same Day On-site Service Available 415 Main Street Exeter, ON N0M 1S7 • Phone: (519) 235-2444 Toll-Free: 1-866-835-2444 | www.customcoversontario.ca New email - experts@customcoversontario.ca Cell Repair • Tablet • iPad • Unlocking *24 Hour Turnaround *Dependant on parts stock and availability Exeter – Pick-up & Drop-Off – 1-866-709-6700 x 5. • 85 Ontario Rd. 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The stunningly realistic and beautiful backgrounds clash drastically with the cartoonish designs of the characters and though both artistic designs South Huron Fitness Center ing scenery depicting everything from snow peaked mountain ranges to mossy old growth forests. The plot supplies enough twists and action scenes to keep things interesting and enough slow moments to really take in the atmosphere without overindulging in either. The would have turned out fine in their own separate movies, when smashed together they only take away from each other. The plot is slow and predictable. The editing shows through at points as some scenes seem pretty isolated from the rest of the plot and are characters are likeable enough but the main focus is on Leonardo DiCaprio’s role as Hugh Glass, who really takes the cake. DiCaprio’s role is fabulously done, creating a likeably, empathetic character that makes the movie all the more entertaining. 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Hint: It is somewhere within our Exeter Examiner coverage area Answer available on Page 23 Friday, January 22, 2016 22 Exeter Examiner Municipality of South Huron Seasonal Program & Parks Staff 2016 Invites mature applicants for the following seasonal positions PORT BLAKE BEACH & DAY PARK EXETER CEMETERY & PARKS APPLICATION DEADLINE - Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 12:00 noon Please email cover letter and resume & position of interest to: Jo-Anne Fields, Community Services Manager South Huron Recreation Centre 94 Victoria Street East, Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S1 j.fields@southhuron.ca For further information, please visit www.southhuron.ca/employment or pick up at the South Huron Recreation Centre office, weekdays 8am - 4pm Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in these positions. Municipality of South Huron Seasonal Program & Parks Staff 2016 Invites applications for the following seasonal positions FACILITIES & PARKS SUMMER STUDENT – OPERATOR POST-SECONDARY RECREATION, FACILITIES MAINTENANCE OR HORTICULTURAL STUDENTS PREFERRED CASUAL SEASONAL STUDENTS EXETER & DISTRICT SWIMMING POOL KIRKTON-WOODHAM SWIMMING POOL EXETER WADING POOL SOUTH HURON PLAYGROUND PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE - Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 12:00 noon Please email cover letter and resume & position of interest to: Jo-Anne Fields, Community Services Manager South Huron Recreation Centre 94 Victoria Street East, Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S1 j.fields@southhuron.ca Municipality of South Huron A closer look at the Huron-Perth situation table Continued from page 15 laborative approach can often produce better long-term outcomes at a lower cost to each organization. Where did this “Situation Table” model come from? - The Huron-Perth “Situation Table” and many other Situation Tables in Ontario are modelled after a highly successful program that was implemented in the City of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, known as harm or victimization and from there we can rapidly mobilize and provide the proper resources to support those that are most vulnerable. Improving the well-being of those that are in a crisis or about to fall into a crisis is absolutely critical to building a stronger and safer community. We em“The Situation Table re- brace this opportunity sponse model allows and we look forward us to identify those to the many positive at an elevated risk of outcomes that will be the Prince Albert Hub Model. In 2012, the Ministry of Community Safety & Correctional Services began work on expanding the “Hub” model into Ontario. Currently there are over 10 established situation tables in Ontario with more than 20 emerging at different stages of development. Please forward Kirkton Pool Applications to: Sonya Henderson Box 37, Kirkton, On. N0K 1K0 sonya.r@quadro.net For further information, please visit www.southhuron.ca/employment or pick up at the South Huron Recreation Centre office, weekdays 8am - 4pm Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in these positions. Municipality of South Huron achieved through the Huron-Perth Situation Table”. - Inspector Jason Younan, Huron OPP Detachment Commander “Community and safety stakeholder structures such as the Huron- Hamiltons Machine Shop Ltd. Steel, Aluminum & Stainless Sales | Welding & Supplies Portable Welding | Shearing | Bending | Machining Custom Fabricating | Farm Repairs & Supplies Perth Situation table are a vital part of the community safety web that ensures individuals in our communities are receiving the best care from all safety and social agencies. The individuals and families that have been helped to date during this pilot project is a testimate to just how vital this collaborative approach is to each community”. - Acting Chief of Police Mike Bellai, Stratford Police Service MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH HURON (EXETER) REPAIRS TO STRUCTURE 4003 MAIN STREET BRIDGE CONTRACT NO. BR400B SEALED TENDERS addressed to Genevieve Scharback, Corporate Services Manager/Clerk, Municipality of South Huron, 322 Main St. S., Box 759, Exeter, ON., N0M 1S6, will be received until: 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2016 DEPOT FOR LINDE GAS & WELDING SUPPLIES 261 Thames Rd. W., Exeter ON • hamiltons@hay.net Ray Hamilton • RES: 519-243-1684 519-235-1655 • 1-866-235-1655 • FAX: 519-235-4468 www.hamiltonsmachineshop.ca For repairs to Structure 4003 on Main Street in the Town of Exeter. The project includes replacement of the existing concrete barrier walls, improvements to the approach sidewalks, waterproofing and paving and provisional repairs to the pedestrian railings. Plans, specifications and tender forms may be obtained from the office of the undersigned after January 27, 2016 upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $50.00, payable to B. M. Ross and Associates Limited, which includes all taxes. Each tender must be accompanied by a certified cheque or bid bond in the amount of $20,000. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The project received grant funding and award of the contract is dependent on the Municipality’s budget. B. M. ROSS AND ASSOCIATES LIMITED Engineers and Planners 62 North Street Goderich, ON N7A 2T4 Phone: 519-524-2641 Fax: 519-524-4403 www.bmross.net Friday, January 22, 2016 Exeter Examiner Birth Announcement Levi Mitchel Homuth 23 Help Wanted The Exeter Examiner Pork Technicians Westland Hogco Inc. Zurich, Exeter, Hensall, Goderich - Starting wage $16.00 - Competitive benefit package - Swine Industry WE’RE HIRING! PART-TIME PAPER DELIVERY Mitch and Ashley Homuth along with big brother Hunter, welcome with love Levi Mitchel Homuth born January 8th weighing 10 lbs. 3 oz. Happy to welcome Levi are grandparents Cathy Arnold, and Mike Arnold and Julie Munick, and Stu and Deb Homuth. We are looking for kids ages 8 and up who are interested in a part-time job delivering the Exeter Examiner newspaper in Lucan & Zurich. If you or anyone you know is interested contact info@exetexaminer.com or call 519-282-9595 for more details. Well established company in the Swine Industry is looking for the services of Pork Technicians with a College Degree and Apprentice Training to work Full-time on our farms. Your knowledge and qualifications will have you focus on and be responsible for the complete care of the swine in your assigned area. This will include health and condition of the sow herd, daily feeding procedures, farrowing assistance and piglet care. If you are a team player, ambitious person and want to be part of a growing business, this could be your next long-term role. Please email your confidential cover letter and resume to Lclarke@westlandhogco.com For Sale For Sale: XBOX 360 (120 gb) and NINTENDO WII Video game console available for sale. Will include games. Have a selection of over 20 games for Xbox, 8 games for WII. $20 for Wii, $60 for Xbox 360. Call or text 519272-6345 Obituary Whitson - Bahro For Sale: DISHWASHER $119.00 3 yrs old. White propane gas dryer $149.00. Dehumidifier $49.00 8 other washers, dryers, electric and gas. Apt. size fridge all from $99.00 $ up. Call Harry Wraith 519-227-4219 For Sale: 2006 Buick Allure. Original owner bought new in Exeter at HMP. Loaded 32,750km. Call 519-235-0859 for more info. Have old items you are looking to sell? Real Estate for Sale or available to Rent? Looking for labour? Looking for work? Sell your old belongings, cars, real estate, instruments, sell anything using the Exeter Examiner classified section. Contact the Examiner and ask about our great rates on classified ads. Email info@ exeterexaminer.com or call the office at 519-282-9595. This Week’s QUIZ ANSWERS: Unexpectedly, but peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Sunday, January 10, 2016, Pastor Tracey Annette WhitsonBahro, of Dashwood, age 48. Beloved wife of Gregory A. Bahro of Dashwood. Cherished daughter of Audrey (Clauws) Whitson of Watford and the late Robert Daniel Whitson. Loved daughter-in-law of Mary Bahro of Bothwell and the late Steve Bahro. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Judy Lamb of Watford, Linda (Richard) Hastings of Newmarket, Dennis (Pam) Bahro of Florida, Brian (Marlene) Bahro of Sarnia and the late Roger (2014) (Judy) Bahro of Inwood. Tracey will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews, Elana (Dominik) Roter of Barrie, Andrew Hastings of Toronto, Matthew Lamb of Watford, Roger (Michelle) Bahro of Warwick, Rob, Stephen and Kevin Bahro all of Inwood, Amanda and Justin Bahro both of Florida, Matthew Bahro of Wyoming, Andrew Bahro of Sarnia and her 3 great-nieces, many aunts, uncles and cousins. She will be forever loved and missed by her cats Sookie and Nookie. Rested at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood with visitation on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, where the Funeral Service was held on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 11 a.m. Rev. Kathi UrbasikHindley Officiated. Interment Kilmartin Cemetery, Alvinston. Tracey was a lay minister serving at Hensall, Dashwood-Zurich pastoral charge and Thames Road-Elimville Churches. In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorial donations, payable by cheque, to Canadian Diabetes Association, C.N.I.B. or a charity of choice, would be appreciated by the family. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com Exeter Examiner Circulation: 4,400 copies this week WORD SCRAMBLE ANSWERS THIS WEEK’S THEME: SOLAR SYSTEM 1. ASTEROID _______________ 3. JUPITER _______________ 5. MERCURY _______________ 7. NEPTUNE _______________ 9. METEOR _______________ 11. URANUS _______________ 2. EARTH _______________ 4. MARS _______________ 6. PLANET _______________ 8. PLUTO _______________ 10. SATURN _______________ 12. VENUS _______________ 1. Pittsburg Steelers, 6 2. Oxygen 3. Istanbul 4. Christopher 5. Apollo 6. The Daily Planet 7. 5 8. New Zealand in 1893 9. 30 10.Spencer Next issue: Friday Feb. 5th Answer : Where Are We? Parrish & Heimbecker’s Hensall Grain Elevator, located at 56 Wellington Street in Hensall. 24 Friday, January 22, 2016 Exeter Examiner