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What is your fondest memory of the summer?
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Sarah Johns
Exeter PS
"We went to
Toronto to the
zoo and saw
the white lions"
Zachary
Thompson EPS
"My mom had a
baby"
Carly Flsher
EPS
"I went to my
Dad's for three
weeks in July.
1 did a lot of
things."
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Faith -Anne
Welgler EPS
"We went to
the African Lion
Safari. I liked
when we got to
see all
the animals."
Shannon Clark
EPS
"When I went
to my Grand-
ma's, we went
on picnics."
Brittany Mills
EPS
"We went boat-
ing at Grand
Bend"
The watercolor by local artist Shirley Perry "Exeter - An Historic Tour" is the second in a
series of civic paintings. This work features the schools and several historic residences
including the first home in Exeter. Perry has reproduced the original painting and prints
are available at her gallery located in the tea room of Perry Originals, Main Street North.
Civic painting features
many nostalgic haunts
"Exeter - An Historic Tour" is second in series for Perry
Heather Mir T -A staff ,
EXETER - Resident artist Shirley
Perry has followed up her water-
color "Exeter - A Scenic Tour"
with a second civic painting. The
latest work, "Exeter - An Historic
Tour" features the schools as well
as several heritage buildings in-
cluding the first
home in Exeter.
Perry finished her
latest work in July
and has already re-
ceived several or-
ders for prints. As
with the first paint-
ing, Perry has re-
produced the work for local res-
idents to purchase.
"Exeter - An Historic Tour" is
filled with details combining past
and present town landmarks. Perry
plans to write a legend for the back
of the original painting because
some of the buildings may not be
recognizable at first glance. The
painting incorporates many familiar
sites including the United Church.
painted with its original steeple. the
Old Mill, the schools, the old Post
Office and several historic res-
idences.
"It should get a
good reception
in the
community."
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"There are many
nostalgic haunts fa-
miliar to life-long res-
idents," said Perry.
The first in the se-
ries was painted in
1990 and depicts cen-
tre town including the
Old Town Hall and li-
brary on Main Street. Both works
have historical significance since
much of the town's strcetscape has
recently changed. The railway sta-
tion was torn down, a new water
tower stands where the old one is
represented in the first painting and
Your Views
Letters to the editor
work is well underway on renova-
tions and an addition to the Old
Town Hall.
In addition to color prints, the
paintings are also reproduced on
blank cards. Both the prints and
cards have been well received by
the public.
Perry plans to offer prints of her
most recent work as a fundraiser
for organizations such as the school
councils.
It should get a good reception in
the community," said Perry.
This second watercolor depicts
local Exeter landmarks, focusing
on the schools and several historic
homes. Prints of the civic painting
. and other works may be purchased
at Perry's small gallery located in
the tea room of her daughter's
clothing shop, Perry Originals, on
Main Street South.
A movie theatre for Exeter??
- a chance for kids to be out on
their own and show some inde-
pendence....
Dcar Editor:
We feel that Exeter should have a movie theatre.
An idea for a location would be the Centre Mall.
Since there isn't much happening in thc mall, we
thought it would he a good idea.
Think of the benefits:
- something local for the kids to do. and maybe help
keep some kids out of trouble.
- a chance for kids to he out on their own and
show sonic independence and responsibility.
- would help to keep dollars in Exeter (especially
if your parents shop while you're at the show. or if
you shop before or after the show).
- it will give the parents a break
- save money on gas. and save the earth from
some pollution.
We think it would be a good idea!
Sincerely.
Sarah Workman, Erin Miles. Laura Evans
MacNaughton Park dedicated
"The cheerful music matched the
mood of the big crowd..."
Dear Editor:
it was a glorious day for the dedication of Mac -
Naughton Park, a living memorial to Charlie Mac -
Naughton. who was a credit to Exeter and Huron
County. Charlie held nine different cabinet posi-
tions in the Ontario Legislature and was a well -
loved and respected citizen of our town.
The crowd was welcomed by the bouncy, merry
music of Ed Mitticholtz and Bob Heywood and
their toe shoes. The cheerful music matched the
mood of the big crowd who obviously appreciated
the work of the Lions and their many cohorts in
completing the lovely colorful park. Of course, there
were speeches, highlighted•by an emotional speech
by Charlie's son John, who sounded like a candidate
himself, he was so eloquent, and spoke without
notes, a welcome change. Our mayor Ben reminded
the crowd that the park was built without any cost to
the taxpayer. Helen Johns. our M.P.P. spoke with
her usual clarity and reminded us that our arca has
returned to the Tory fold, a great relief to one and
all. Addie MacNaughton cut the ribbon and looked
lovely in a smart blue suit. 1t was a blue for Tory
day and Charlie would have loved it - so many To-
ries!
Yours truly,
J.M. "Gibby" Gibson
Exeter
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Nicole Evans
Klrkton
"My friends.
We went swim-
ming then 1 got
to stay home
instead of go-
ing to school."
P.J. Ward
Klrkton
"The pool. I
went public
swimming every
day."
Developer to
pay $500
dedication
fee for park .
EXETER - Traditionally, Exeter
has charged a park dedication fee of
5 per cent of the value of raw unde-
veloped land or has accepted raw
land from any developer wishing to
establish a subdivision within the
community.
Councilor Thom Hughes voiced
his objection to a scheme that
would eliminate the red tape and
ambiguity of trying to determine the
value of raw land.
Administrator Rick Hundey ex-
plained the simple charge of $500
was calculated as a rough average
of the fees charged by Exeter's
neighbors and was approximately
what was taken in recently.
Without much further discussion.
council approved the change.
Recent blue
box profits
pay off
EXETER - C.H. Excavating from
London was the low kidder on thc
reconstruction of Waterloo Street
(froth Market to the railway tracks).
Tne tender price of $77,498 was
just about $18,000 lower than the
estimated cost. This welcomed
news combined with reports from
Bluewater Recycling that the prof-
its from its sales of blue box mate-
rials. including cardboard and
paper, arc so high there will he a re-
duced charge or even no charge for
the last quarter of the year.
As several councilors were quick
to point out. the vigorous campaign
of recycling and charging for gar-
bage pick-up ($2 a hag) is paying
off "in spades."
As well. property taxes fell by ap-
proximately $100 per household.
Exeter Villa's
request
rejected
EXETER - Council learned at its
recent meeting that thc Ministry of
Health has rejected an appeal deny-
ing Exeter Villa 13 additional beds.
The rejection was based on thc
belief that long-term carc bed inven-
tory for Huron County is above the
provincial average, indicating that
the beds would be better placed in
regions of the province which arc
less than well -served.
Also, local agencies indicated that
the demand for long-term care foci!•
ity placement in thc county docs not
support an allocation of 13 addition-
al beds at this time.
Council decided to seek a meeting
with ministry officals to try once
more for an increase in beds.
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Farm Supply
broken into
WOODHAM - The M.T.S. Farm
Supply was broken into Thursday.
Cat food, candy, pop and oil were
among items taken.
Correction
A boy was incorrectly identified
in an Aug. 23 story entitled, 'Man
finds smoke grenade in yard.' The
boy in the photo is Richard Fisher.
Tim T -A regrets the error.
Cory Haddock
Woodham
'Swimming, go-
ing to the fair,
the rides and
excitement."
Bus driver Pam Walper says the new video camera boxes
will "keep an eye on all of us."
Video cameras installed
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er remembers her father telling
stories about one road that was tun-
nelled in so thick with snow the bus
mirrors got stuck. She also recalls
last winter as the worst for bus
cancellations. 1n preparation for her
winter trips, Walper often begins
her route five minutes early.
But it's the fog and freezing rain
she dreads most.
"The responsibility for these kids,
that scares a lot of people," she
said. "Not everybody can drive a
bus."
in an effort to prevent any traffic
emergencies, school buses have
been updated with stop signs, stop
arms, crossing gates and large con-
vex mirrors.
About 10 years ago, before bus
stop signs existed, drivers had to
watch for approaching vehicles
that were often unaware the bus
ahead of them had stopped. Eight
years later, convex mirrors were
added to school buses in an effort
to provide the driver with visibility
down both sides of the bus and
across the vehicle's front.
Last year. crossing gates were put
on bus bumpers so children could
walk a safe distance of six feet in
front of the bus when crossing the
road. When the driver opens the
door the stop sign and crossing gate
automatically come out at the same
time. This enables motor vehicle
drivers to know exactly where the
bus is stopping.
But safety isn't all there is to be-
ing a bus driver. Scheduling a day
around route times can prove just
as challenging as dealing with pas-
sengers. Walper's hour-long trips
begin at about 7:43 a.m. and 3:15
p.m., times that happen to fit into
her schedule. Because her second
job is just around the corner from
Charterways and her home is three
blocks away, Walper finds the ar-
rangement quite convenient.
Along her route Walper picks up
31. Usborne Central Public School
children, four children that attend
Precious Blood School and 20
South Huron District High School
students. An Exeter resident for 21
years of her life, Walper has had
an opportunity to get to know the
famishes of her passengers, es-
pecially while she was a spare driv-
er for her father.
Fall is always a time for her to
note how the kids have changed.
"Some of them don't change but
some of them really get their
spurts," she said of the children
along her route.
One thing the kids don't get
much of is motion sickness.
1 think in the 7 years I've had
this route I've had only one (case
of motion sickness) but I'm always
prepared."
Walper's bus is equipped with a
plastic pail for such emergencies.
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