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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1993-02-24, Page 16Page 16 Times -Advocate, February 24, 1993 ()A4 T T Y ___ Back in T'iiiie from the archives of the Times -Advocate 10 Years Ago February 23, 1983 - Exeter will get a new industry by the middle of next month. United Plastic Components presi- dent Stephen Peacock said his firm will be relocating in the former JF Farm Machinery building on Highway 83 east. The move was necessitated by a devastating fire last September in their facility at Dashwood. Jamie Westman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Westman of R.R. 1, St. Marys will be part of a 12 member ensemble of the Americas Boychoir which will be on a 16 day concert and study tour in Europe. Paul and Perry Pooley of Exeter continue to turn in fine performances for the Ohio State Buckeyes hockey, team. In 28 games, Paul has 22 goals and 25 assists and Perry has chalked up 22 goals and 21 assists. The 10th annual Zurich figure skating club carnival was a huge success Sunday with more than 500 in atten- dance. The new Hensel! Horticultural Society is off to a bloom- ing star: as 94 persons signed up as charter members. The Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority has ap- proved a new office building at Morrison Dam to be used jointly with Usborne township to house their municipal of- fice. 25 Years Ago February 22, 1968 -Karen Jennison, 18 year-old daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jennison of Grand Bend was crowned Queen of the At -Home dance at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton. Exeter council has agreed to the five questions to be put on a liquor vote. Mayor Jack Delbridge said it would be at least three months before the vote date can be announced. After considerable discussion and a four to three vote, council awarded the 1968 garbage contract to Gordon McDonald of Crediton for $9,840, A native of Exeter, Richard Stanbury has been appoint- ed to the Senate by Prime Minister Lester Pearson. His brother Robert is an MP for York Scarborough. A Michigan firm, Eric Kraft and Son announced this week that they would be constructing a $500,000 Big 0 drainage tile manufacturing plant near Hensel!. An Open House and official opening of Centralia Col- lege of Agricultural Technology will be held Friday, March 1. Laura, Pat and Paul Hodgins of Clandeboye sent Valen- tine cards to the Windsor Raceway to Ima Boo Boo, a four year-old pacer they recently lost through a claim. Trainer Terry O'Brien was so impressed he showed the cards around the backstretch. Ron Crozier of Lucan, former editor of the Farmers Ad- vocate has been named editor of the Western Ontario Farmer. 50 Years Ago February 25, 1943 - The amalgamation of the two banks in Exeter has now been completed and the Bank of Mon- treal with augmented staff is now functioning smoothly out of the former Canadian Bank of Commerce building. Two twin -engined Anson bombers from R.C.A.F. Cen- tralia collided in mid-air over the Thames Road area farm of Henry Rohde. The mishap occurred at 250 feet and no serous injuries were sustained. A switch from extreme cold weather to a mild spell this week caused area rivers and creeks to rise and water is running over Lake Road at Sodom in three places. One car stalled trying to go through the high water. A despatch from Ottawa says that the gasoline coupon books for the fiscal year 1943-44 for motorists in the AA category are smaller in size and will fit into a vest pocket or woman's purse. 100 Years ago February 23, 1893 - Stanley township council decided not to pay for any damage done to sheep by dogs in the municipality and set the auditor's fees at $5 each. Mr. George Nott of Tuckersmith had a bee drawing sand last week. The village of Mitchell has dispensed with the services of a day constable. Mr. H.A. Switzer of Woodham has sold to Mr. S. Fra- leigh of St. Marys, druggist and seedman, a single load of. at ike clover seed for the handsome sum of $477.50. Mr. Switzer stated his yield to be nearly six bushels to the acre. Stephen township council has accepted the tender of Jos. Lawson for $1,360 to build two cedar bridges across the Aux Sauble river at the first and fourth sideroads. These structures should last at least 25 years as first class mate- rial is being used. The Exeter brass band has partially been revised and a contingent of the old force will play at the carnival in Hen- sall today. Open house planned By Vanessa Cook HENSALL - The Hensall shuf- fleboard winners are as follows: six game winners - Gert Eagleson 428, pearl McKnight 412, Lloyd Eagle- son 405, Dave Kyle 401, Dave Woodward 395, John Pepper 358, Hugh McKay 348, Alice Thiel 328. Beavers 'the Beavers are holding an open house on Thursday, February 25 at 7 p.m. at .Hensall United Church. All are welcome. Beavers bre for boys ages 5 to 7 years. Areas events Some upcoming events at the Hensall arena are:Kids Crafts age 3-7 on Saturday, February 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. Costis$1.00. There is free public skating on Mondays to Thursday at 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Figure skating The HenSall Figure Skating Club presents their annual Winter Carni- val on Sunday, March 7 at 2 p.m. The theme for this event is Disney! Personals Happy birthday to Jordan McAuslan of Hensall. He will be four years old today February 24. Granton by Muriel Lewis (WANTON - The Anglican par- ish Bible Study group met at Mar- garet Oakley's home on Thursday, February 18 when the study theme was antidotes for depression and discouragement. At the St. Thomas' Anglican Church on Sunday, February 21 the Rev. Stephen Emery's message was about worshipping material goods first instead of trusting in God's unconditional love. Avis Kilpatrick of London was the organist in the absence of Mar- lene French. A time of fellowship followed -this service. At the Granton United Church on Sunday, Pastor Normalie Voakes entitled her sermon "Hur- ray up and wait' based on the les- sons from Exodus 24, Matthew 17 and 2nd Peter One. The anthem sung by the choir was that old fa- vourite "He". U.C.W. Unit four met on Wednesday evening, February 17 at the home of Nora Wissel. The leader Mari- lyn Humphrey gave the Scripture from Isaiah and a reading on the books of the Bible by William F. Anderson, followed by prayer. She also read a story from the Observ- er entitled the children of Chaos which told how the children of Russia have been affected by nu- clear reactors. During the business, possibilities for the program at the general meeting in April were discussed. After closing with the benediction and grace, refreshments were served by Beery Dann and the host- ess. Granton W.I. Nora Wissel was the hostess for the Granton Women's Institute on Thursday afternoon, February 16 when the roll call was answered with blues chasers and things per- taining to love. Muriel Lewis chaired the meeting and read "The Feel of Being Happy" in keeping with the Fun Day theme. Florence Bryan gave a report of the district executive meeting when plans were made for the district an- nual in May to be hosted by Gran- ton and and Prospect Hill Women's Institutes. Florence McRobert was remem- bered in thought and prayer, having been hospitalized following an ac- cident. The remainder of the afternoon was spent playing euchre when prizes were awarded to Elsie Dann for high score and lone hands, to Margaret Oakley for 2nd highest score and to Alma Nicholson for low score. Refreshments were served by Muriel and the hostess Nora. Personals Nora Wissel was entertained to dinner in London on Valentine's Day by her daughters Audrey and husband Jim Scott and Christina Van Lieshout. Centralia by Mary Kooy CENTRALIA - At the United Church on Sunday, Rev. Geddes chose as his subject "The World Is Not Enough". Special music was given by the choir. All young people 12 years and over interested in what the United Church is all about and possible confirmation are invited to attend a pizza party at Centralia church next Sunday, February 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. This was caacclled: last. Sun- day wa.ing.arr:aaather txrmtitlant. New rfficerrantrtommittee meilr bers will be installed at the regular church service next Sunday, Feb. ' 28. A bible study has began and will run for seven weeks at Central- is U.C. during lent. Everyone is welcome to still attend these meet- ,in4s each Monday evening at 8 .p.m. There was a good attendance de- : spite the weather on Sunday eve- Hing at Faith Tabernacle when Rev. 'Bob Degraw showed slides and :talked about his trip to the Holy 'Land. This may be repreated later if enough people are interested. At the euchre at Centralia com- munity centre prizes went to La- belle Harness, Bessie Caldwell, !Lula Culbert, Bob Blair, Percy Noels and Evan Hodgins. Next eu- chre 'will be March 1 at8 p.m. Saturday 'evening dinner guest with Mary Kooy were Carmen and Betty Cable, Clayton, Alice, Bon- nie and Clyde Kooy and Barb Smith. Everyone was celebrating Mary Kooy's grandson Clyde's 21st birthday. Happy birthday also to Elizabeth Conlin who had a birth- day on Saturday. Shipka by Annie Morenz SHIPKA - There were seven ta- bles in action at the euchre party held last Wednesday night at Ship- ka Community Centre. Winners were: ladies high Marg Baker; la- dies low Katherine Becker, Dash- wood; mens high Allan Pfaff, Cre- diton; mens low Rob Verberne; most lone hands for ladies won by Lou Hamilton, Grand Bend; gents lone hands won by Earl Dietrich. The north group were in charge of arrangements and refreshments. There will be another euchre here in two weeks. ; Personals Ernest and Ann Morenz, of Lon- don visited Sunday afternoon with their aunt and uncle, Hugh and An- nie Morenz. The younger Morenz' were up to their cottage at Ipperwash and they had spent Sunday morning cross country skiing in the Pinery. Marg Baker's granddaughter, Ka- thy Clark, spent last week with Ken and Marg Baker. Kathy lives in Winnipeg but is attending Universi- ty at Toronto. During the week they visited relatives at Seaforth, At- wood and St. Marys. Last Thursday to Saturday the trio visited in Mt. Clemens, Michigan with Sandra, Tony, Chris, Heather and Jill Regi- tr. Exeter Legion news By Dave Frayae P.R.O. EXETER - This past weekend the Legion held a "Server's Interven- tion Program" with 48 people tak- ing the saver's course and four people taking the manager's pro- gram. This course was presented through the Seagram's museum and sponsored by the Exeter Legion. Upcoming events are the General Meeting on Thursday, February 25 at 8:00 p.m., which will be chaired by Greg Pfaff, 1st V -P. On Wednesday, March 3, Exeter Minor Hockey is holding a "Legion Appreciation Night" to honour the members of the Legion and Ladies Auxiliary for their continued sup- port. Free admission to the games that night by showing your 1993 membership card or receipt. Be sure to come out and show your support and to be recognized! On Saturday, February 20, the Seaforth Legion made a visit on their bus tour and took part in the Saturday afternoon meat draws. Winners were: for February 13 - Shirley Snell, Charlie Atthill,'Je'tn Gunness, Annie Lawson, Jack Ai- kenhead, Nancy Beaver; for Febru- ary 20 - Marg Foster, Jerry Law- son, Shirley Smith, Hal Walsh, Olive Essay. Cliff McDonald. fl'intei' ('aiiziral Hensen Public School held their Winter Carnival on Friday for all children kindergarten to grade 8. Students were divided � into 10 teams with two older students (dukes and duchesses) as team captains. Grade 8 students organized and ran the ac- tivities. Students rotated among ten activities including bean- bag toss; aerobic workout; head -container relay; hot chocolate station; Quebec Winter Camival display; GT Races; sound identification; and dress the Bonhomme. Because it was so cold, all but one event took place indoors. The GT Race was held outdoors. The event was a sled race wherein one small student navigated the sled while being powered by an older student. The object Is to go around the track once and relay the next team member until the course is complete. At the end of the day the dukes and duchesses of the carni- val at Hensall Public School gathered with their team to see who would be dubbed king and queen of the carnival. And the winners were: Tara Ingram, Grade 7 and Joe Bally, Grace 6, complete with crowns, capes and scepters. THE HURON INDUSTRIAL TRAINING ADVISORY COMMITTEE presents TRAIN THE TRAINER AiHands-on Training Session for On -The -Job Trainers Trainees will learn HOW ADULTS LEARN: HOW TO MOTIVATE; HOW TO DEVELOP STANDARDS; HOW TO ANALYZE A TASK SO IT CAN BE TAUGHT. HOW TO CREATE LESSON PLANS; HOW TO USE INSTANT, ON -THE -SPOT" TECHNIQUES; HOW TO USE FLIP CHARTS: AND MUCH MORE. 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