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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1996-08-21, Page 5a news tip? attl i'he Times -Advocate tt t:.' ?s : i ::.e. i IT'S YOUR BUDS/NESS Times -Advocate, August 21, 1996 Page 5 Back in Time... Mr By Ross Haugh from the archives of the Exeter Times Advocate 10 YEARS AGO August 20, 1986 - Julie Glavin was named 1986 Princess of Cre- diton Summerfest Friday night. She was crowned by last year's win- ner Ruth Martin and Crediton Junior Miss honors went to Kelly Gla- vin. 25 YEARS AGO August 19, 1971 - Clerk Wayne Horner of Hay Township re- ceived word from provincial officials in Toronto, Monday that per- sons 18 years of age and over will be eligible to vote in the forth- coming liquor vote in that municipality. It is presumed this is the first vote in the province of Ontario that will allow 18 year-olds to cast a ballot. More than 40 planes landed at the Ken Elder airstrip in Hay Township Sunday as members of the Ontario Flying Farmers gath- ered for their August fly -in. William Cochrane was sworn in Monday night to fill a vacancy on Grand Bend council caused by the resignation of Ivan Luther for business reasons. 35 YEARS AGO August 19, 1961 - Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rundle, R.R. 3, Exeter have purchased the home of Mr. and Mrs. N.F. MacSween at the corner of Senior and Gidley streets. The three top students in grade 13 at SHDHS this year are Mary Creces, David Noakes and Ralph Wareham. 40 YEARS AGO August 20, 1956 - Construction of the 5100,000 Reid Brothers fer- tilizer plant south of Exeter, has been resumed again this summer and the firm hopes to complete it this fall. Doug Smith, recreational director in Exeter for the past four years tendered his resignation to municipal officials this week. He has ac- cepted a similar position at Iroquois Falls. Katherine Ondrejicka and Philip Charrette were the top graduating students at SHDHS in Grade 13 this year. Jim Pinder has been appointed sanitary engineer for the south part of Huron County. He is the first to hold this position. 50 YEARS AGO August 18, 1946 - The mason work for the walls of the first floor of Jones and MacNaughton's new seed building has been complet- ed. The first flood -lit ball park in Huron County was opened in Hen - sail Wednesday evening. At the request of the District Military Authorities, Exeter council voted that the Exeter Fire Brigade should answer fire calls from the prison camp, southeast of Exeter at $25 per run. Mr. Wilfred Goodwin, Hensel' merchant, returned Monday after crossing the ocean by plane to visit his mother whom he had not seen for 27 years. 75 YEARS AGO August 19, 1921 - The staff of the Exeter High School for the next year consists of principal E.J. Wethey, M.A., specialist in mathemat- ics; Mrs. J. Miller, specialist in science; Miss Margaret Ross M.A,, classical teacher and Miss Dorrance, specialist in physical culture. The second shipment of cattle to England started out from here on Tuesday, consisting of seven cars. Samuel Parsons and George Wil- liams accompanied them. Mr. E.M. Dignan sold his house on Main Street to Mr. G.S. Ho- ward, the principal of the Exeter Public School. 100 YEARS AGO August 20, 1896 - Ed Willis, son of John Willis of Rodgerville left some time ago for a sail up the lakes in a private yacht. Word was received from him once, but since no tidings can be had of his whereabouts. It is feared the yacht has been lost and the party per- ished. The losses sustained by the Usborne and Hibbert Insurance Com- pany thus far this year by lightning is said to amount to only $3,500 This is very light compared with other companies and considering the very large number of risks held by them. Louis Day has opened up a a first class meat market in W.G. Bis - set's sore, next door to the Central Hotel. Fresh and cured meats and all kinds of fresh poultry constantly on hand. If you want a pair of nice ducks or spring chickens leave your order early. Fresh pork sausage and bologna always on hand. Ca'r $how coming to Centralia A pancake breakfast kicks off the day's ac- tivities. By Mary Peterson Centralia correspondent CENTRALIA - The Centralia/ Huron Park Lions Club is hosting an antique, rod and custom car show on Sunday, August 25 from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Central- ia Ball dianprid. A pancake breakfast will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. The show will in- clude trophies, door prizes, dash plaques, and swap meet crafts. Rough camping will be available overnight on August 24. A 50/50 draw will be held with proceeds to the Sunshine Foundation. Admis- sion will' be free for spectators. Anyone interested in entering their car should contact Ron Harvey at 228-6570 or Bill Chadwick at 228- 6710 for more information. In Crediton recently, there was another good turnout for an after- noon of fun playing euchre. Low Hand winners were Eileen Rollings and George Adams. Mary Baker and Howard Dolan were High Hand winners while Lone Hand winners were Irene Theander and Alwina Galloway. Selling smokes to kids HURON COUNTY - Despite current legislation, the sale of to- bacco to minors continues to be a problem in Huron County. A com- pliance check conducted in Novem- ber 1995 by the Huron County Health Unit found that 20 per cent of tobacco retailers were willing to sell cigarettes to a pair of 15 and 16 -year-olds. The Tobacco Control Act makes it illegal W "sell or sup- ply tobacco products to persons un- der 19 years of age." As of August 12, the Huron County Health Unit has charged seven local stores with selling to- bacco to minors. Fines have ranged from $150 to $250. If a retailer is convicted of a second offence, they will lose their right to sell tobacco for six months. "The problem of adolescents who smoke is a serious one", said Klaus Seeger, Director of Healthy Envi- roe meats at the Huron County Hdahh Unit. "Ideally, we want to prevent adolescents from starting to smoke. Most long-term smokers begin smoking when they are teen- agers. Because tobacco is very ad- dictive, it is extremely difficult to quit once you have become a regu- lar smoker. If we can limit minors' access to tobacco, then hopefully we can prevent them from becom- ing regular smokers." The Huron County Health Unit is asking for your help in identifying retailers who are selling cigarettes to minors. Parents and concerned citizens should call the Health Unit at 482-3416 or 1-800-265-5184. All calls are treated as confidential. The Health Unit's involvement with the Tobacco Control Act is part of a comprehensive tobacco strategy mandated by the Ministry of Health. It includes education in the schools, the creation of smoke- free public places and workplaces, and support for individuals who want to quit smoking. Grand opening Jackie Taylor and Betty Thomson, the new owners of The Purple Turtle children's store on Main Street held their grand opening last week. The store features kid's clothing as well as toys and many gift ideas. Nature trail project receives large donation GRAND BEND - Fund raising for the Grand Bend Rotary Nature Trail received a big boost with the receipt of a S10,000 donation from the Arcangelo Rea Family Founda- tion of London. "As pan -time residents for over 10 years, we have become con- cerned with the increasing air, noise, and water pollution as well as forest degradation in the area. This wonderful project will help mitigate these problems and will hopefully expose others to the beauty of this area," said Joe Rea, M.D. The Nature Trail is a seven ki- lometer trail that runs along the west side of highway 21 between Grand Bend and the Pinery. Off- shoots are planned that run through natural areas, increasing the attrac- tiveness of the path. The project is being managed by the Rotary Club of Grand Bend with cooperation from the Town of Bosanquet, the Ministry of Transportation of Onta- rio, the Ministry of Natural Re- sources and other interested groups. Construction on the first phase is scheduled to begin this fall and fi- nal completion of all phases is ex- pected in June, 1997, depending on John McHenry leaves for Hamilton theatre GRAND BEND - John McHenry experienced his last opening night as public relations director at the Huron Country Playhouse last Wednesday. Then it was off to Hamilton on the weekend to begin a new job at Theatre Aquarius as director of mar- keting and com- munications for - the city's only professional thea- tre. During his five years at the Play- house, McHenry was involved with public relations and also acted in Wizard of Oz and Sound of Music performances. Prior to his Playhouse contribu- tions, he worked at Sudbury Thea- tre Centre where over the span of five years he acted and did tech- nical work before becoming public relations assistant, followed by di- rector of communications. "Theatre's my life. It really is," he said just before the opening night of Me and My Girl last week. "I just want to know all facets of theatre." The former draftsman was intro- duced to community theatre at the age of 14 in his home country of England be- fore pursuing Canadian theatre. He was notified of his transfer to Hamilton last month, just after The Hound of the Baskervilles ended. "It was very sudden," admitted McHenry, who has lived in Dashwood for two years and Grand Bend for three. He mentioned the 1994 pro- duction of Peter Pan and the Play- house rebuilding campaign as high- lights of his work in Grand Bend theatre. An average of 65,000 peo- ple come to the Playhouse every year, he pointed out, and "I have a hand in it." Working with Managing Artistic Director Max Reimer, he'll now have a hand in promoting Theatre John McHenry Reunion well attended KIRKTON - The Wright reunion at Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre was well attended on Sun- day, August 11. The president James Wright welcomed everyone. Ross Kencher asked the blessing. Everyone enjoyed the bountiful smorgasbord dinner. James Wright conducted the busi- ness. The 1997 reunion will be held the same place, the second Sunday in August with the same president and secretary. Brenda Wright and SECURE STORAGE • Heated & Dry • Any Size Call Jim Campbell 235-1501 Gordon Wright are in control of the sports. Margaret and Jim Jordan had a list of awards: The oldest person attending - Es- ther Wright, youngest person, Mat- thew Ross, longest married - Or- land and Laurabelle Reichert. Most recently married couple - Gordon and Judy Chambers. AVOID PROBATE COSTS BUY A MetLife G.I.C. 41, Mark J. 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Although McHenry is excited about the career opportunity his new job will present, it's an emo- tional time for him as he leaves his friends at the Playhouse. "It's not just a job. We've be- come family. Many of us will re- main friends." Beginning mid-September, the new public relations director for the Playhouse will be Exeter -native Sheila Dougall. funding. The Rotary Club has raised over $60,000 to date. Donations can be made to: Rotary Club of Grand Bend Nature Trail, P.O. Box 107, Grand Bend, Ontario NOM 1TO. For fttrther information contact: Henry (Hank) Krech, Chairman - Rotary ','rail Committee, (519) 238- 7000 or J.P. Roszell, Publicity - Rotary Trail Committee, (519) 238- 2391. 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