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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1998-11-18, Page 810 YEARS AGO • November 16, 1988 - In Monday's municipal election . in Exeter, Ben Hoogenboom led the six successful candi- , dates with 1,176 votes. Morley Hall was second with 1,133 votes. The others to make the grade .were Dorothy Chapman, Dave Urlin, •Ervin Sillory and Harry Klungel. Returned by acclamation were mayor Bruce Shaw. reeve Bill Mickle and deputy• reeve Lossy Fuller. At Grand Bend, former reeve.Bgb Sharon was returned to that position defeating c:urrerf.t deputy reeve Dennis Snyder., In Stephen town- ship, reeve Tom Tomes turned back a challenge from •deputy reeve Ken McCann by 795 to 379 votes. . 20 YEARS AGO November 15; 1978 - Agri -Book announced ' .this week they would be moving to Exeter. The company, referred to as one of the major success stories in the publishing business in Canada has , decided to move its staff of :17 out of the Agripress building in Hensall. • 35 YEARS AGO November 15, 1963 - A crowd, of about 100 joined in a requiem sacrarirent for the late President John Kennedy inTrivitt Memporial Anglican Church. Monday. Hobert F. Love,.son of Mr.:and Mrs. Ross Love of Hensall has received his third fellowship from • the Ford Foundation toward his doctorate stud-. ies at Stanford, University in :California in the field -of mathematical inventory. theory. The only- woman councillor elected in South. Huron so -far is Mrs. Minnie Noakes of Hensall who was acclaimed Friday after John Lavender resigned his seat. Mrs. Noakes previously.served on village council .. Reeves -elected in the area were Stewart Webb " • by acclamation,in Grand Bend; -Glenn .Webb, by acclamation _,in 'Stephen; 'Norman Jones in Hensall; Thomas Hall in McGillivray and Elgin Thompson in Tuckersmith:.: 40 YEARS AGO - November 16; 19.58 - The Hensall Public ;Utilities Commission has officially opened its nets $10,000 building -on Main. Street, beside Twitchell's Garage. • - Crediton's Bill Motz, • poptilar. -baseball star -in his earlier days and an. employee at RCAF Centralia for the past• 15 years, was honoured Thursday night -at bis retirement party. •Stratford -and provincial police recovered over... $6,500; worth of jewellery and.. nabbed :two sus- --pects Jess than six hours after the Jack Smith Jewellery store .was robbed in Exeter early Wednesday morning. - SO YEARS AGO - November, 15, 1948' - Huron Count endorsed the recommendation, of the..hc a thCouncilmm hospital committee; and adopted a roSal for the formation of a public health un t inolluron County. . Residents. of flay township held a beeand plowed 40,ac:res .of land, for_ Mr..Frank Wildfong, who has been ill for several weeks. 7S YEARS AGO November 18„ 1923• Thursdaynight= Sometime -during 'of last week, Horne Brothers' place near Zion in Usbtk•ne Township was visited , and a set of harness was removed and a,gravel- • box was taken off a wagon. They were taken • near the bush where the harness and collar were cut into pieces about. -a foot long and the gravel box was cut in two in the middle. The neck -yoke was also taken. • The "Live Wires", a class of young men in the • •• Main Street Sunday School met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Aldworth at Sexsmi,th and enjoyed a very, sociable tinier An address was made by Maurice Ford while Ed Aldworth on behalf of the class presented Miss Follick with an ivory clock and abottle of perfume. 80 YEARS AGO • • November 17. 1918 - The Food Board applied its' wartime rules, to patriotic teas as well as all eating establishments. The serving of sandwiches - was allowed, except for the hours between 11.00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Restrictions on pork and bacon, however, have been removed. - • - ----- Exeter Time -- ---- - --- ----- --- --_ s -Advocate HAUGH BACK IN TIME Opinion&Forum LEITER TO THE EDITOR Heart goes out to the people Dear ' Editor; p A number of years ago, Hick and 1, farmers from just outside of Clinton, purchased a parcel of land In Honduras, a very scary venture; but one we will not regret. We have since made a few visits back, each time meeting new people and returning home with a deeper appreciation for the country and Its people. Although we realize the aftermath -of Hurricane Mitch has boon firlt throughout Central America, Our heart . are with the people of .Honduras, particularly since the country_ has sustained the most damage - and with every news report, the situation worsens: We worry for those- we know •and their families. So far we have not been able to be in touch with them. The.best help We can be at this time is t the collection of any donations. the poop community may care to share. We have touch with the Embassy -of Honduras in Ot has put us in touch with an organlzation.f "Friends of.llonduras" who are .working in tion•withe the effort of the Embassy. Of present the pressing needs if for food and m A Fund has bene_set up at the Clinton Cre called "Tho Honduras Relief' Fund" but of et Red Cross is taking donation as well.- Seve • lions have been set up around the area t donations .of canned. food, non -perishables, cereals, rice, pasta, powdered milk etc., clot -blankets. Even though the Red Cross'has bee ed- with clothing and blankets, we will still be ing these if"this is what you have to share needs will be ongoing.for a long while. Locations accepting your donations are: C Cordes "valu-mart; Clinton. Bowling Alley, Knechtels Food Market, Beckers. Goderich - Z P, Walmart. - Whatever you have to.:share will_ be gra accepted by "Friends of llonduras". WE have started our._efforts in- CI -into Goderich and through .this letter are marki_ appeal to your community. Although we plan t sonally make contact with schools, churche organizations in the near future, we' have w this letter to. let others know there is an oven giving and we just have.to:get the word out (an volunteers to help along the way). The situation is grave.. All the- resources the try has for helping itself tiave .been wiped out, a astation beyond comprehension. We thank you community for any considerations: you. may gi this matter, and. for any new .ideas you have fo efforts so far: Wednesday, November 18. 1998 Opinion The media is full of doom and gloom, read the paper, listen to the radio or tune in the national T.V. and you are bombarded with the lat- est predictions of what the future has 'in store for us. The dollar and the •stock market are falling out of the stratosphere, the teachers might go on strike; some schools may be closing. 1t is hard to live in : the time Warp of maybe or possibly, why should I get out of bed when a meteor niight hit me on the head and kill me,- Surprise! LEONARD the schools are trot disappearing, the LESSER teachers are back in the el • • lots of sound and fury with little sub - o facilitate stancxe to support our fears of a good tomorrow. • %le of this • :.One iif my young clients, "Julie", asked - me if I been in could teach her to be happy. "Wow!," I responded, tawa who - "that is a hard question with lots of possible interpre n Toronto, tatiorts." . • . conjunc- " .. Well; here goes. Liffe has to have a melody, with - course at Out it our lives -aro filled with "noise and. eiutter with • oney. little substance. Our days need to have a balance, - dit Urlipn too many worries, too little time brings forth hard- ►urse•the ship and stress. Too much free time and the avoid- ral lova- ance of responsibilities leads. to.boredom, a lack of - o.receive direction and fulfillment. - such nd . `We parents• are like a fiddler on the roof trying to king and "keep ourselves balanced while at the same time Aro- n flood-. Yiding a positive outlook for our children. , : . accept:- !. ccept- is a state of mind, expensive vacations, a entertain- r. Their ment, -material possessions add little to•ones overall. contentment. Material things in themselves do not Ilnton - have the ability to bring us happiness, .A geighbour Target, "John", just returned from and Alaskan cruise, all ehrs., A you- can eat buffets with copious amounts of"shrimp, steak and wines.. The cabin was huge with "round- tefully the -clock room service and of course the.scenery was. awesome. ''Would you take another cruise?", I asked n and and he responded with- a soft "No, home is better." ng an Funny thingabout vacations; gettingback to your o per. bed. is so comforting.. Remember, •when you run s and away from home that all of your- problems seem to ritten tag.along.. • . ue CorParents need a- positive self:image-to pass•along d_ find to!.; their children. Orphan Annie said it atl when she. . sang'of her belief'that the sun will shine tomorrow w coup- Children have to be taught that each day.is a good dev- day with lots off potential.. The saying that beauty is - as a in the eyes of the beholder is most evident in our -kids ve to in towards self, school, career and future. The r our cup of life can be half empty or half full- depending on your outlook. Try to remember that it ain't necessar- ily so, what you read,see or hear in the media. ' So; "Julie" answered at the end of our interview, "I think I have it, all you need is melody balance.. and a positive attitude". "Hight"; I nodded, "and try to remember 'Don't - worry, be happy-. - "Most men look at things as they are and wonder why. 1 dream. of things that never were and ask 'Why not?" Len Lesser is a specialist in guidance providing personal, educational and career. counselling. for .families. He`can-be reached at 519-434.-8316." Thanks so much, RICK AND CAROL FORBES, - Family, Friends and Volunteers, Clinton Salvation Army needs your help this Christmas •' - Dear Editor; Once again Christmas is on the horizon. The weather is getting chillier and our thoughts go to _ faithful friends who will'help us provide for the needy this Christmas season. ' Can The Salvation Army depend upon your help . again this year? You 'will be aware there are increased demandson the food bank in these days with so many needing help. 'Resources areessential to feed, clothe and assist the people of our lovely communities. The Salvation Army's Christmas Appeal 'not only. provides for seasonal needs but also assistance dur- ing the year -for' .groceries, clothing, medicine; etc.' It will be realized your Christmas gift continues all year ,long and makes a difference in the lives of those who turn to The Salvation Army in difficult times. • ' If there are families in our community 'that can not celebrate Christmas bec`,ause of the lack of funds; how can we sit down toa beautiful turkey dinner with those we love and expect to have a blessed Christmas? 1l would be quite impossible! In our com- munity we are about one another and may we never loose sight of caring and sharing. Your financial donation should be mailed to: N4X'The Salvation Army, Box 29, St. Marys, 'Ontario, 1A9. When your financial donation is received, a receipt will be issued for income tax purposes. Should you wish to make any inquiries, please, tele- phone our ofliee at 284-2760. May you have a memorable and happy Christmas. Yours sincerely JOAN A. DEHMEL (MAJOR) Corps Officer • Charles Finney had recently grapproached from law school' when by.a veteran attorney of many years. - He asked Finney, "What will you do now? Finney replied, "I will practice law." - "And then what will you do?" REV "I suppose 1 will get. married VERNON and have a family," was the DEAN young lawyer's reply. A POINT "And then what will you do?" TO PONDER "I guess I will eventually retire," he responded somewhat despairingly. "And then what will you do?" • "1,..I will finally die." "And then what will you do?" Suddenly, Finney saw the point his elder attorney friend was trying to make. Finney went for a walk that. day and in a small clear- ing in a nearby. forest, fell on his face, cried and prayed until he made his peace with God. Shortly thereafter, he became a preacher and stirred a nation for God with probing ques- tions like, "And then what will you do?" "It is appointed unto man once to die and then the judgment." (Heb 9:27)