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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-06-14, Page 27CnMMIINITY Times -Advocate, June 14, 1995 page 27 Ca a Francais Da Students at St. Boniface Separate School in Zurich enjoyed a Cafe Francais Day when me- nus, orders and all conversation was in the French language. In the top picture, Rebecca Ge- offrey is serving Melissa Wilder, Anita Klausen and Sylvia and Vicki Genoch. Below, the kitchen workers are shown in a jovial mood. From the left are Lisa Masse, Charlie Rau, Jere- my Geoffrey, Melanie Regier, Shauna Koehler, Tara Caslick, Tara Masse, Emily Miller and Lindsay Regier. ■ Your Views Letters to the editor Thank you from the food bank "It is very much needed and very much appreciated." Dear Editor: Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! To the citizens of Exeter who gave so generously to the food drive. To the Firemen who worked so hard to bring the food in. To all who give regularly through the year via the Food Drop. To all who gave, in any way, this past year. It is very much needed and very much appreciat- ed. Again, thanks from the volunteers and recipients. Yours truly The Exeter Community Food Bank Airshow offers many thrills Callsta Powell from Clinton, (right) is getting ready for his first flight one day at the Huron Int'1. Air Show at Huron Air Park on Thursday. Cruising in, this parachutist (above) was one of many who demonstrated the art of sky div- ing iving on Thursday to an amazed crowd. Your Views Letters to the editor Warmth and vibrant spirit of Exeter "Wish as they might, me thinks the only dinosaurs in Exeter are those in the dreams of Masonville Mall merchants." Dear Editor: London Free Press Business Reporter Pat Currie's article in this week's Business Monday in which he celebrates Masonville Mall's 5th anniversary by de- scribing the mall as a "vortex" which is "sucking" our residents away from local retail and service businesses leaving nothing but "dinosaur tracks", doesn't do justice to the spirit of our community. While it can't be denied that we, like other com- munities surrounding major centres, must constantly tight for market share, it is equally true that we can compete quite successfully in ways that large stores and malls can't beginto imitate. Take one look at our Main Street and 1 think you'll agree that busi- ness owners have confidence in our residents or they wouldn't take the chance of opening here. Our residents must be supporting them or they couldn't stay open. When a local business grows, it might be you that gets that extra job or your child who plays Town party to re -discover Exeter spirit EXETER - It's time for Exeter to PARTY! On June 30, the Exeter Business Association will be hosting a giant town party to commemorate Cana- da Day and liven up town spirit at the same time. The festivities will include many prizes donated by the vendors in Exeter, the annual Chili Cook -off, and the official debut of the "White Wonder", the live -size white squir- rel costume. "There is a lot of fun stuff hap- pening. We want the people of Ex- eter to discover and re -discover their merchants," said Karen Brown, the manager of the EBA. The Chili Cook -off starts at 8:OOam in the Rec Centre. This event is usually held in the fall, but has been rescheduled for this sum- mer's special event. As for the prizes, everyone who purchases something in Exeter from June 15 to June 30 will re- ceive a ticket stub for them to fill out. The ticket stubs can be dropped off on June 30 under the flag at the Exeter Post Office for the grand draw. There will also be a drop off box for tickets at the Rec Centre on July 1. The festivities will also include Line Dancing, bike decorating, and a Colour Party at the Legion where Legion members, visiting dignitar- ies and youth groups such as Brownies, Scouts and Cubs will march together to the flagpole at the Poe' office on June 30. Have a news tip? Call the Times -Advocate. 235-1331 • on the baseball team that can now be supported by that business. It is also local business that pitches in when a family is in need or helps to build a commu- nity park. The cycle is a personal one and mutually beneficial in ways that large centres can't possibly claim to parallel. Having been born and raised in Toronto, I never tire of shopping in stores where they know my tastes, where I'm called by name and where I have confidence that the products and services I purchase are backed by the business where I bought them. These are experiences I never have in London. Pro- duce selection in Exeter is constantly expanding as customers ask for more choice, price points are just as competitive... and varied... as those in London and Exeter's specialty stores should be treasured by locals as much as they are admired by guests. Masonville Mall may always be there reminding us to do our best, but it will never have the warmth and vibrant spirit of Exeter. Wish as they might, me thinks the only dinosaurs in Exeter are those in the dreams of Masonville Mall merchants. Karen L. Brown Manager Exeter Business Association in Time... y Ross Haugh from the archives of the Exeter Times Advocate 25 YEARS AGO June 11, 1970 - Local toddlers may not have any facilities to help them beat the heat this summer. The Huron County Health Unit rec- ommended this week that the wading pool at Victoria Park not be opened unless automatic filtration and chlorination equipment is in- stalled. Cost is estimated at $1,000. Rates for parking at the beach in Grand Bend this summer have been set. The charge will be 50 cents a day during the week and one dollar per day on weekends. The hope that 250 bones found on the Michielson potato farm south of Grand Bend were that of mastodons was quashed when the curator from the Royal Museum in Toronto said they were from old horses which could be anywhere from 200 to 9,000 years old. 40 YEARS AGO June 13, 1955 - Bill Batten, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Batten has been awarded two scholarships by the Ryerson Institute of Technol- ogy where he is a student in graphic arts. Beta Sigma Phi Sorority is proceeding with its plans to construct a wading pool at Victoria Park. Town council Monday night endorsed South Huron District High School's plan to construct an $85,000 addition next year. From the last municipal assessment Exeter shows the largest gain with a total assessment of $2,352,483. It remains the second wealth- iest town in the county, next to Goderich. 50 YEARS AGO June 12, 1945 - The newly established labour camp for German prisoners of war, opposite the Eden schoolhouse is now in opera- tion. Most of the prisoners at the camp arc from the German Mer- chant Marine. Three Exeter airmen returned from overseas this week. They are Flying Officer Robert Dinney, Flt. Lt. Ted Buswell and Flying Offi- cer Marvin Howey. 75 YEARS AGO June 13, 1920 - Mr. A. McKay of Hensall has again been success- ful in winning another scholarship. At the recent examinations at Toronto University he was awarded the McColl scholarship for clas- sics. The mill of the Canada Flax Company of Seaforth is again in op- eration having been rebuilt after the recent fire. W.J. Heaman and R.N. Creech attended the Seaforth howling tournament and won the Merner trophy. Luther Penhale and Jack Elliott returned from Hamilton where they were taking a short course in learning to operate the closing machine at the Exeter Canning Factory. 100 YEARS AGO June 13, 1895 -Wool is being marketed in large quantities at 18 cents per pound. Farmers report fall wheat badly damaged where not killed and that the crop of grasshoppers is getting larger. Saturday, Sunday and Monday were sizzlers with the thermometer averaging each day at 90 degrees. It's the hottest June on record. Exeter village council agrees to pay 25 cents per night for the ser- vices of any nightwatchmen who may be appointed for that purpose by any number of citizens. You take your investments seriously. You Should. You expect a fair deal. You Should. You demand securities and guarantees. You Should. TERM DEPOSITS RRSP'S RRIF'S Deposits insured by Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario. Each and every RRSP and RRIF insured to $60,000. individually. Call today. You should! CLINTON COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 48 Ontario Str..t 118 Main Stret North CUNTON 482-3487 EXETER 238-0840 OPEN: MON. to THURS. 9:00 s.m. - 5:00 p.m. FRI. 9:00 s.m. - 8:00 p.m. SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1952