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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-05-20, Page 6wer,WAVAV,ZCS,VrAW.M. Times-Advocate, May 2Q, 1970 fi.• By ELAINE TOWNSFIEND "Nowhere" is community hub Page 6 Help Restore the Town Hall and Support Local Craftsmen at a CRAFTS & ARTS. SALE May 21 (Fri.) 7 - 9 p.m. May 22 (Sat.) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. BAKE SALE 10 a.m. Saturday Admission $1.00 Adults, 254 Children PUPPET SHOWS for children by the No Strings Attached Puppet Theatre 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday Adinission 25 All Events at the Town Hall Sponsored by the Exeter District Heritage Foundation 'MV:7;fris0,'..21:2a1MR. Did you know that the baby bonus will get you 10% more when you buy neat stuff for me if you cash your cheque at fi the Junction? EXETER'S LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE This special offer applies to everything in our children's department Use Your Chargex or Masfercharge FLOOR COVERING • WALLPAPER FAMILY CLOTHING • DRAPES FABRICS Where Quality Merchandise and Fair Prices Meet INSTALLED PRICE from $995 . CUSTOM OPTIONS ALSO AVAILABLE DEPENDING ON LOCATION miamossimmemor FIREPLACES HEAT YOUR ROOM! NOT YOUR CHIMNEY EGAL, /REPLACES Each Regal fireplace has an engineered warm air return system. Not only is your Regal an attractive fireplace, but an efficient functional heater too. Check out these features * 1 Yr. Warranty * Professionally in- stalled bv Premier Fireplace Systems Includes Screen & Grate* 25 yr. Guarantee on Unit & Chimney * Do-It Yourself Kits available Heatilator Masonry Fireplaces Start At $700. Installed FREE HOME ESTIMATES NO OBLIGATIONS 429 Main St. Exeter 235-2022 Opposite Canadian Tire 6 THE FIREPLACE HUT 24 Hr. Phone Service • Fireplace Accessories • Heatilator Fireplaces Available •insulated Chimneys • Scotia Plan Financing Available • Wrought Iron Railings • Chargex Accepted BUILDERS' INQUIRIES INVITED The following is the typical lingo that ensues when I try to tell someone from north of Goderich how to reach my place. "Follow Highway No. 21 south of Goderich," I begin. "To Bayfield," is the usual assumption. "No, not all the way to Hayfield." "But I thought you lived in Bayfield." "My rural route is Bayfield, and I live north-east of the village." "North-east? Well, give me your phone number in case I get lost." "482..." "That's a Bayfield number." "No, Clinton." "How can your address be Bayfield and your phone be Clinton?" they fume with exasperation. "Well, you see, I live on the border of the three rural lines of Bayfield, Clinton and Goderich," I explain calmly. It seldom works, and giving directions from Bayfield or Clinton is no easier. As a result of the confusion, I've been called a Goderich gal, a Bayfield resident and a Clinton girl. I'm tempted to give up correcting such labels, but I'll try once more. I'm a resident of Goderich township. My home is in a rural community that used to be known as Porter's Hill. In the early 1900s, Porter's Hill was a bustling hamlet, that consisted of a school, a church, a blacksmith's shop, a general store and a Temperance Hall. Gradually the buildings disappeared, and the commercial activity ground to a halt. Someone stole the community's sign from the ditch, and no one bothered to replace it. On road maps, the mark for Porter's Hill shrank from a dot to a speck to a memory, But don't you outsiders smirk! Those of us, that still consider ourselves as residents of Porter's Hill, are amazed by the number of people who remember the hamlet the way it used to be. In those days, it obviously com- manded respect from the neigh- bouring communities. Furthermore, during the recent swing toward rural living, Porter's Hill has staged a comeback. The population boom has upped the citizenship to approximately twenty-three, and with the summer visitors, it swells to about thirty. In addition, the community now boasts of a high-rise apart- ment complex containing one- and-a-half units. Although the school ceased to function years ago, it still looks like one, and perched on the top of a hill, it makes an excellent landmark. I admit finding my place is difficult when you're travelling over a hilly gravel road, that some city people call a roller coaster, and searching for a community that doesn't even have a sign. Nevertheless, I'm heartened to note the location of Porter's Hill on the Goderich township map in the Belden Historical Atlas of Huron County. Using Bayfield, Clinton and Goderich as the three points, I divide part of the township into a triangle. What's in the centre of the triangle? Porter's Hill, of course! Therefore, although some folks might say I live in the middle of nowhere, I still prefer to think of it as the hub of the Bayfield, Clinton and Goderich area. Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Eagleson have returned from a three weeks visit with their son and daughter-in-law and grandson, Mr. & Mrs. Gary Eagleson and Andrew, in England, where they visited many places of interest, also took an eight day tour into Scotland. Cancer can be beaten MR. AND MRS. WAYNE REGIER Judith Evelyn Parsons, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bev Parsons, Exeter and Wayne Francis Regier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Regier, Dashwood, were married May 1, 1976, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church by Father Mooney. Maid of Honor for the bride was Linda Ritchie of London. She was also attended by Bonnie Taylor, London, and Cheryl Parsons of Exeter. Chrissy Parsons, Exeter, was her flower girl. Rick Ingram of Hensall was the best man, with Dave Parsons and Randy Regier as ushers. John Hunter of Huron Park was the ring bearer. Following the ceremony, the couple travelled to Pennsylvania. They will reside in Dashwood. MR. AND MRS. LARRY DENOMME Mr. and Mrs. Larry Denomme were married April 24, 1976 at St. Peters Catholic Church, St. Joseph.'The bride is the daughter of Mr, & Mrs. James R. Hogg and the groom the son of Mr. & Mrs. Anthony M. Denomme, both families of Zurich. The brides attendants were Patti Tyre of Thunder Bay, Maureen Mooney of Windsor, Lesley and Rober- ta Hogg, sisters of the bride and Judy Denomme sister of the groom. Attending the groom were Bernie Denomme, Dennis Regier, Joe Durand, Doug Meidinger and Terry Rau. ,Ushering the guests were John Jeffrey and Joseph Denomme. The young couple will reside in Zurich. Photo by Doerr. Rev. McWhinnie, Chaplain of the Home, who has returned from the Florida holiday conducted the Sunday morning service. Elsie Henderson and Nelson Lear sang a duet number for Mother's Day accompanied at the organ by Doug Crich, Mr. & Mrs. Eric Luther, of Hensall, led the Sunday evening song service sponsored by the Christian Women's Club. Two new residents Mrs. Myrtle Keys and Miss Idella, Fahrner were welcomed to the Home at Monday's activities. Marie Flynn, Lorne Lawgon and Norman Speir provided the old tyme music and the Clinton Christian Reformed volunteers assisted with the program. The Clinton Kinette Club en- tertained their adopted Grand- mothers from Ground Floor North and Centre with a smorgasbord dinner and program on Tuesday evening at the Clinton Public School, Thirty- five residents took advantage of the outing and by all reports they had a delicious dinner and an interesting program. The i"Over 90 Club" held their May meeting in the ground floor north dining area on Wednesday afternoon. Games of euchre and crokinole were played and lunch , was served by the Walkerburn Club volunteers. Mrs. Doak was welcomed to the Club and a visitor, Mrs. White of Vanastra, was introudced to the members. Several of the residents travelled by van to Goderich Mr. and Mrs. Jack Riddell and Mr. and Mrs, Herbert Miller are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children Deborah Lynn and Lorne Earl. The wedding ceremony will take place on June 19, 1976 at the Zion Lutheran Church, Dashwood, Ontario. MR. AND MRS, DOUGLAS BANNERMAN Candles and Easter lilies adorned Egmondville United Church April 17, when Sally Marie Germain VanLanduyt and Corporal Douglas Bannerman were united in marriage by Rev. Roberts. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marcel VanLanduyt, Staffa and the groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Bannerman, Egmond- ville, The bridal attendants were Cheryl Riley, Lynn Bowie and Becky Bannerman. The flower girl was Dianne Hamilton. Dale Bannerman was Best Man and ushers were Bill Forrest and•Dennis VanLanduyt. After a wedding trip to Montreal, the couple took up residence in Lahr, Germany. .1414•10144•0$0: Wednesday evening to attend the Magic Circus in the North Street United Church Hall. Many thanks to the Goderich Police Association, sponsors of the show, for the complimentary tickets. We are hoping to have our "Family Night" programs on the front lawn during the summer months so if you know of a band or program in your area suitable for outdoors please give us a call. = = = = :71 = = a= = E * After Bath Splash 160Z3 95 = _ = a.--.. - * Soaps 5 Bars $495 = s. = = = = = = = EXETER !..1,RMACY 1 F.,.. .-7-: = = Main Street 235-1570 ..... giaimintimiiiiiimmintimnimilimmimilirniiiimmiiiiimiiiiiiiiminiumiimmiiiiiirz * Perfume Mist 57 Grams $395 Flower Mist 114 mils. $395 GRASS SPRING SPECIALS on BLUE