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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1995-12-28, Page 7OFF Regular Prices SNOWBOOTS, FAMILY jr L7 71 E� June 7 • Man captured after rampage in Grand Bend. Gregory Russell Wright of Kettle Point was charged with three counts of assault after entering two buildings and threatening residents. • Exeter Public School adding classroom. Due to the creating of the Junior Kindergarten program and the predicted population growth of the town, the school will add one additional classroom to the 1995-96 school year. • Urlin wants action on boundary issue. Deputy Reeve Dave Urlin asked Eieter Council to look at the town's boundaries from a broader perspective. Town Administrator Rick Hundey told council studies conducted into boundary changes are normally expensive. June 14 ■ Blue wave sweeps across Ontario. Helen Johns won her riding in Huron County taking more than 100 of the 132 polls. She credited her success to a strong volunteer -run campaign. Johns, 41, is a resident of Exeter and works in home-based financial services. Times -Advocate, December 28, 1995 Page 7 ■ South Huron grads end the year with a bang. Students held their graduation formal at the school with many arriving in stretch limousines and formal wear. ■ Huron Air Show attracts over 10,000 people. In the past the show has been split between Huron Air Park and Grand Bend but this year it was kept solely in Huron Park. Organizers were pleased with the education component of the show. June 21 ■ Local citizens pull man from burning wreck. The fire was still blazing when a neighbor and two witnesses pulled a London man from the rear passenger door of his vehicle. James Peever, 18, was rescued by Randy Hart, 30 of Parkhill, Fred Wells, 50, of R.R. 3 Ailsa Craig and Cliff Hicks, 35, of R.R. 1 Crediton. ■ Steckle breaks party ranks. Huron -Bruce MP Paul Steckle risked his career by voting against the controversial gun control and anti -hate legislation. Three other Liberal MP's also voted no to legislation which proposes to tighten sentences for hate crimes. ■ Dashwood wants to enforce speed limit: A petition from residents asked that the speed limit on Highway 83 through the police village be enforced. June 28 ,11 Food Bank fenced in. The fence, erected by a Toronto landowner cut of access to the Exeter Food Bank. The World of Goods Store Selah and Family Books also in the Same building, were not affected since they had a front entrance off Main Street. ■ Exeter natives join Tory victory. Janet Ecker, 41, was elected in the riding of Durham West and Elizabeth Witmer, 48, was also elected to represent the PC party in the province -wide election. ■ Exeter OPP cracking down on aggressive drivers. The campaign ran from June 18 to July 3 targeting activities such as speeding, impaired driving, following too closely, improper passing and disobeying traffic signs. John Davidson, the father of Jesse Davidson, who together raised funds last summer for Du- chenne Muscular Dystrophy, receives a cheque worth $2,330 from Tim Ryan on behalf of Lu - can, Petrolia, Arkona and Melbourne Lion's clubs at the Lucan Community Memorial Centre on Dec. 18 while Jim Young looks on. Coupon draw winners selected from thousands of entries EXETER - The Times - Advocate's annual shop Exeter Christmas Cobpon Contest attract- ed thousands of entries again this year as local shoppers hoped to win prizes from 26 participating mer- chants. The following winners will be re- ceiving official notification in the mail regarding their prizes: Marg Prout, Exeter, $25 gift cer- tificiate from Melba and Abner T.ttckers; Janet Simmons, Exeter, $25 merchandise certificate from Bakelaar Jewellers; Joe Koricina, 24 Sherwood Cr., Exeter, two tick- ets to the NBA Toronto Raptors (value $160) from Ellison Travel; Janet Simmons, 370 Carling St.. Exeter, a $30 gift certificate from Dinney's Fine Furniture. Ruth Hogan. Exeter, wins a $25 merchandise certificate from Dash- wood Lock and Key; Peg MacL- ean, 129 Gidley St., Exeter, $25 merchandise certificate from Color Your World; Shirley Osborne, 60 Alexander St., E., Exeter wins a $20 gift certificate from Dinney's Fine Furniture; Carole Dueck, 257 Butler St., Lucan, wins a $25 mec- handise certificate from Holtz- mann's IGA. Toni DenOtter, R.R. I, Kirkton, wins a $25 merchandise certificate from Exeter Decor Cenwe; Roberta Mortley, 51 Church St., Exeter, a $10 gift certificate from Dinney's Fine Furniture; O. Parsons, 147 Sanders St. E., Exeter, a $25 certif- icate from Exeter 1 -Hour Photo and Sam the Record Man; Ona Stackhouse, Huron Park, $25 mer- chandise certificate from Russell Electric. • Dons Sillery, Exeter, a $30 cer- tificate from Folkstone Natural Foods; Mary Hogan, R.R. 3, Dash- wood, a $25 merchandise certifi- cate from Siep's valu mart; Karl Nel, Huron Park, a $25 certificate from Haugh Tire Inc.: Marjorie Dayman, R.R. 3, Exeter, a Joico Christmas Gift Pack from The Cutting Corner; Doreen Anderson, Hensall, one dozen muffins from Sugar Twist. Margaret Truemner, 20 Sher- wood Cr.. Exeter, wins a Soup Sandwich and Beverage certificate from Donut Delight; Helen Pratt, Exeter, a $25 certificate from Wuerth's Shoes; Clare Damm, Box 242, Exeter, Soup, Sandwich and Beverage certificate from Donut Delight; Georgette Kints, R.R. 3, Exeter, $25 certificate from Trian- gle Discount. Carole Damen, R.R. 3, Lucan wins a $25 certificate from Innova- tive Flooring; Gladys Talbot, 234 Churchill Dr., Exeter, a $25 certifi- cate from Stedmans; Jean Hern, 290 Sanders St., Exeter, a one-year subscription to the Times - Advocate; Phyllis Case, R.R. 3, Exeter, a $25 certificate from Haugh Tire Inc. Doug Parker. Ex- eter, a $25 certificate from Sted- mans. Brian Clarke, 60 Victoria Si, W., Exeter, a $25 certificate from Exet- er Co -Op; Doris Westman, 151 Sanders St., Exeter, a $25 certifi- cate from Big V Drug Store; Mar- lene M. Moore, 518 Edward St., Exeter, a $25 certificate from Smyth Shoes; Eleanor Beaver, Cre- diton, a one-year subscription to the Times -Advocate; Harry Van Wieren, 109 Orchard St., Exeter, a $25 certificate from RSD Sports Den Inc. Joyce Willert. Hensall; . Jean Munn, 84 Devon Dr., Exeter; Joan Detrich, R.R. 3, Lucan; Marg Var- ley, Hensall and Brent McDonald, 371 Main St., Exeter each win a five dollar merchandise certificate from the Tasty Nu Bakery. Th• First Exeter Beavers rang- ing anging from five to seven years - old participated in an Investi- ture Ceremony recently. Bea- ver leaders, back left, Ann Rundle, Kristi VanDongen and Jennifer Thomson, middle row left, Josh Ryan, Bradley Keys, Kyle Ryan, Bobby Palsa, Alan Bugyra, Craig Skochinski and Gavin Harbum. Front left, Mackenzie Potter, Jerry Run- dle, Scott Pfaff, Steven Maas, Jordan Cherry and Keeo - Whitney Dawe. YINNe's ash/mat/on 1 t1)It' 1 O1 11(,)l 1 429 Main Street Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S7 (519) 235-4041 2 BOXING DAY PRICE and Tess SALE Decemberis an enjoyable month EXETER - Thanks to the cook and volunteers, the Exeter Dining for Seniors group had good meals and a delicious Christmas dinner with all the trimmings on Decem- ber 19. The next dinner will be January 2. The hostess Faye Skinner wel- comed all, and an extra welcome to visitors. Keyboard players for December were Jean Hodgen and Josie Ryck- man. Draw prizes for the month were won by Marion Dougall, Mary Smits, Ruth Skinner, Mil- dred Thomson, Stan Briggs, Mar- jorie Dykeman, Bill Smits, Ina Smith, Phyllis Desjardine, Len McNaughton and Edith Miller. Party planned EXETER - Pride of Huron Rebe- kah Lodge held a meeting Decem- her 20 with Mavis Atthill presiding. Doris Denham sent a get well card to Mable Stanlake who had eye surgery. She took a gift to Kay Morley who is now recovering at home. The next euchre party will be held January 10. The group will host a Poor Boy luncheon January 26 at 11:30 to 1 p.m. They will serve soup, sandwiches, dessert and beverages. They are planning a Secret Sister party at the next meeting January 3. Security heightened following thefts or Continued from front page and to park them out of plain sight in well -lit areas. Since opening his business in 1983, Kipfer has had only a few dirt bikes stolen. Now he's chang- ing his security system and ad- vising customers to pick up their snowmobiles as early as possible after they've had work done on them. Although he's moved snowmobi- Icss to the inside of his shop. he continues to worry. "From what I hear, that (doesn't) stop a lot of people," he said. "They're althigh dollar sleds." Readings were given by Ruth Arthur and Ruth Brock. Gerry Do- brindt recited a delightful poem 'The House with Nobody in it." December 12 the Exeter clog- gers performed with lively music and dances. December 19 the junior choir from Exeter Public School enter- tained with some delightful songs, recitations, etc. Jim Gladding gave a Christmas message and remi- nisced of Christmas past, bringing back memories of our youth. Santa and the elf appeared and handed out candy. Happy New Year to all. 1 �a�Y�Ys P96 - 150 Years HEAR YE! HEAR YE! The Sesquicentennial Celebration for the Township of Hay will begin with a NEW YEAR'S LEVEE! You are cordially invited to attend on SUNDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 1996 1:30 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M. Official Ceremony at 2:00 P.M. at the HENSALL COMMUNITY CENTR1 ENJOY REFRESHMENTS & ENTERTAINMENT THROUGHOUT THE AFTERNOON PERIOD COSTUMES OPTIONAL ./r4/M./li-I 1 r THURSDAY •FRIDAY • SATURDAY ONLY ALLirk( OTHER STOCK EE (Excludes sale priced merchandise) 515-4544‘91 cher e cpm f 0. 392 Main St. Exeter • 235-1933