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Times -Advocate, February 22, 1989
Happy Birthday - Exeter Oddfellows Lodge JPM Bev Parsons
congratulates Nelson Squire on his 90th birthday.
Nelson Squire honoured
by Exeter Oddfellows
EXETER - A special night .was
held at the IOOF Hall last Tuesday
when a large crowd gathered to cele-
brate the 90th birthday of one of
our veteran members, Bro. Nelson
Squire. Bro. Squire was born in
Blanshard Twp. on February .9,
1989.
In May 1921 the married Verda
Hicks and farmed on the eighth con-
cession of Usborne for 42
group comprising Lorne Elford on
the piano, Laverne Rodd on the.
mouth organ and Cliff Jaques on
the violin along with Bro Squire on
the mouth• organ provided an hour.
of entertainment.
During the evening P.G. Bro.
Bev Parsons presented Bro. Squire
with :i plaque honouring him on his
birthday. After all had extended con-
ycar
s. In gratulations to Bro Squire, cake and
ows and ice cream was enjoyed byall.
This has been a busy winter for
the fraternity. At their last euchre
party the following winners were
declared - ladies high - Janet Hicks,
gents high - Bob Blair, ladies lone
hands Wilma Davis, mens -lone
hands - Charles Hendy, ladies low -
Eileen Westlake, mens low - Mari-
on Frayne playing as a man.
• Lucky draw prizes - Adeline Ford -
and. Iva Blair. Next euchre will be
March 8. Plans are under way for
thc Lodge to tour Champion Road
Machinery in Goderich.
1943 he joined t TQC Ocdd-Fell
in 1960 he retired to Exeter. He is
an avid flower gardener and his
home is one of the show places in
the community. Other hobbies are
dancing and mouth organ music.
To help celebrate this occasion a
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Water Rate Revision for Customers of the
Exeter Public Utilities Commission
•
The Public UtilitiesCommission, Water Department experi-
enced several problems in 1988 that resulted in a decrease in
revenue from 1987, but a substantial increase in expenses re-
sulting in a deficit of $26,970.00.
In 1989, the. Commission is required to complete the replace-
ment of 100 mm water main with 200 mm main on.Main St. N., in
preparation for repaving by the M.T.C. In addition to the project,
the Commission must replace the 100 mm water main on Huron
St. between Carling St. and the C.N.R. tracks with 200 mm main
due to the road being rebuilt and the road grade lowered.
The Commission will remove funds from its reserve fund to fi-
nance a portion of the work but finds that it must consider a rate
revision to finance the balance of the capital budget. -
It is the Commission's responsibility to provide its customers
with not only bacteriological free water that is safe to consume,
but also a reliable system that can provide adequate protection
in the event of a fire.
During the last eleven years, the average increase in water rates
has been 2.18%, which is considerably below the cost of living,
however, the Commission has decided that in order to finance
these projects as well as future projects, a water rate increase of
10% effective with the February 28, 1989 billing will be neces-
• sary. The following rates will apply to domestic customers and
will still give customers excellent value.
Comparison of Domestic Rates for a Customer.
with Tap. ToHet & Bath
p
Cost per day 31.300 34.500' 3.20
Cost per moth $9.52 $10.48 $0.96
Exeter Public Utilities Commission
H.L. Davis, Manager
History of Shipka area continues
By MRS. HUGH MORENZ
SHIPKA - The second meeting of
Grand Bend 1, 4H club girls was -
held at Lisa Eagleson's on February
14 at 6:30:
The club name will be "Eight
Nifty Knitters".
The next meeting will be at
Heather Hutchinson's February 21
at 6:30 p.m.
Did you know that turtleneck
sweaters, pullovers and cardigans,
that we take for granted as everyday
clothing are really .quite a modern
fashion? Before the 1920s, only
fishermen wore these garments.
They knitted their own sweaters to
pass the time at sea, and to be sure
of having warm, windproof cloth-
ing.
rand Bend I 4H club officers in-
clude president - Lisa Eagleson,
vice president Carrie Wilhem, secre-
tary in Elizabeth Russell, junior
leader Connie Russell, and press
correspondent Lori Finkbeiner. • •
Shipka history,
4th installment
SHIPKA Shipka's grand old
gentleman, the late Herbert Harlton;
who was born, raised and lived in
this arca all his life recalled going
to Sunday school and •church,.in
1887, when he was five years old,
and the services held over the black-
smith shop, owncd by. Sam Haw-
kins.
He remembered when the first
church was built in 0388, and .the _.
first minister had a five circuit
charge, helped by local preachers.
Not everyone had telephones in
their homes in the late 1800s and
early 1900s, there were two phones
in the•Shipka store, one on the Bell
telephone and the Crediton rural
system, operated by Dr. Orm, later
bought by Francis Clark, and still
later bought by Hay township tele-
phone.
Earl Guenther, of Dashwood, re-
calls the Shipka Post Office closed
on September 30, 1913: This was
the beginning of rural mail delivery
in this area.
The late Art Finkbeiner, of Grand
Bend, remembered working in,► the
Shipka flax mill at the wages of
250 a day. •
One memory 1 have of when we
were first married (nearly 50 years
ago) was when Art and Nora Webb
operated the Shipka general store.
Thcy made -once a,week calls to area
folks in a van equipped with all the
essential groceries. This was a nov-
eltyand climinateda trip to town.
Alden Wolfe, of Dashwood, said
her mother, Lula Hutchinson,
would often bring a raw farm egg
from home, stop in at the Shipka
store and trade it for a bag of can-
dy. At that time the Hutchinson's
resided on the .farm now owned by
. Earl and Olive Ratz.
I'd like to thank all the folks
who I talked to and volunteered in-
formationt and especially Ila
Sharpe, of'Parkhill for giving me
access for information on a history
book she has.
Personals
Weekend guests with Pat and
Jake Schroeder were Artend Norma
Ball, of Kincardine. Joining them
for supper Sunday night. were
Phyllis Case; Exeter, and Elwyn
and Wilma Kerslake at Woodham.
Visiting over the past weekend
with Hugh and I were cousins,.
Roy and Jean Boerner, of Mio,
Michigan. Other visitors were Les
and Marjorie Adams. Exeter Ernest
. Saintsbury
by Mrs. Heber Davis
SAINTSBURY -. Julie Carroll
lead the lessons and served at the
Holy Communion Service at St.
Patrick's at 8:30 Sunday morning
Rev. _ Beverly Wheeler was in
charge, she took her text from. the
Gospel of the day St. Luke 13 verse
Service . next Sunday is planned
for 11 a.m. followed by a - social
hour in the parish hall.
Mrs. Mabel Needham, Greta Gib-
son, -Hamilton and Audrey Hodgins,
Gotc Wennerstrom and Mary Davis
were Thursday evening guests with
Mr. and Mrs. Elliott McRoberts,
Exeter.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Abbott, Ex-
eter, Jack Dickins and Mrs. Lillian
Brindley and Mrs. Mabel Needham,
London were Friday dinner guests
with Mary Davis and ori Saturday
evening . Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey
Young, Richard and John were
Mary's guests.
Mrs. Voyle Jordan and Mary Da-
vis
avis were Tuesday evening hostess
for the St. Patrick's A.C.W. Presi-
dent Rose Cunningham conducted
the meeting, opened with all repeat-
ing the members prayer.
Other ladies led in the general
thanksgiving, Sunday School, ab-
sent members and sick members.
Rose read thc Scriptures, Mary Jef-
feries the minutes of the last meet-
ing in the absence of our new secre-
tary Hazel Eaton.
Nadine gave the treasurers report.
A discussion was held on using the
month of March for daily contribu-
tions to the yearly thankoffering.
Marguerite Greenlee moved a vote
of thanks to the hostesses, Viola
Atkinson conducted a contest, every
one trying to make words out of
"Valentines Day", Nadine Bedell
won with over 30 words.
The president closed with praycr
this portion of the meeting at
Voyles apartments and the refresh-
ments were enjoyed at Mary Davis'
apartment. Rev. Beverly Wheeler
asked the blessing. •.
Mrs. Dorothy Dictrich, Dash-
wood, spent the weekend with her
- daughter Mrs. Michael Davis and
children.
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Sorority honours
Elsie Hermann
EXETER - Alpha Tau chapter of
Beta Sigma Phi honoured Elsie
Hermann for 40 years in Beta Sig-
ma Phi at the home of Marie Astle.
The chapter went. to: the Exeter
Villa to entertain residents on Janu-
ary
17, Bill Rohde played his violin
accompanied by Rohda Rohde at the
piano. .
At the February meeting Diane
Gerstenkom from the Flower Bas-
ket in Hensall demonstrated how to
make a fresh flower arrangement on
an Oasis ring. The arrangement was
won by Elsie Hermann.
The meeting was held at Inc
home of Bev Delbridgc. Donna
Webster and Bev served lunch.
Morenz, London and Howard and
Muriel Maier, Dashwood area.
A local lady told me she saw a
flock of geese flying north last
week. 1 wonder if that means an
early spring?
Dont forget! There will be an-
other euchre party here tonight
February 22 at 8 p.m. Lunch, fun
and prizes.
Ailsa- Craig
Doug by McNir tt
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AILSA CRAIG - We gathered at
the Legion Hall at 12 p.m. on Feb-
ruary 15 for our monthly pot luck
dinner. Following this we had our
meeting with Levi White presiding
assisted. by Myrtle Dixon assistant
secretary and Harold Gilfoyle as
treasurer.
We discussed taking a one -day
bus trip. The president had several
suggestions on trips to various
places. There will be more discus-
sion next meeting.
We -signed a card for Myrtle Ma-
guire who is in hospital also it was
reported Laura Oxford is also w.
We decided to donate to the Lion's
Club to help them with their pro-
ject in helping a sick girl in the vil-
lage.
The rest of the afternoon was
spentplayingeuchre with nine
tables in play. The following prizes
were given out: ladies high, Martha
Rees, ladies lone hands Ellen Col-
lins; ladies low Syble Stephenson;
mcns high Donald Lockhart; mens
lone hands. Harold. Gilfoyle; mcns
low Margaret Dores.
'Our next meeting of the Happy
Gang Seniors will . be March 1 at
1:30 p.m. Any senior in the arca is
cordially invited to join mans.
. Lorraine Neil
. Lucan UC
LUCAN - Lucan United Church
Friendship unit met February 22.
The worship service was conducted
by Beth Cowdrey and Ann Holden.
Many interesting readings on Love
and friendship were enjoyed.
Our guest speaker was Rev. Su,
an Shelstad who spoke to us on
cr Journey through life. It was a
most interesting talk as we learned
about her early life in Guthrie, near
Barrie, her university years and her
decision to become a minister. It
is f 'portant that we share our Jour-
ney with others too.
Ann Holden was acting president
fpr our Business meeting due to the
illness of Ruth Butler. Plan were.
made forhosting the Lenten Ser-.
vice in the United Church on
March 1. Marguerite McRoberts,
U.C.W. president, informed. us of -
coming events in our church life.
Everyone was urged to attend
World Day of Prayer in St. Pat-
rick's Catholic Church on March 3.
Rev. Shelstad closed the meeting
with prayer.
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