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Second Section - June 12, 1996
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Local homes of distinction featured
EXETER - As gardening and home decoration enjoy a return in
popularity, community home tours have beco ilea successful
fundraising activity.
Exeter United Church is wins() ng econd semi-annual tour
featuring six local homes. Starting at the gazebo in the
MacNaughton Park Scenic Garden the tour, dubbed A Summer's
Walk, will take place on June 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and June
16 from 1 ta, .m. A barbecue lunch will be available in the park
on both days.
Two years ago, the tour fea $ red six well established homes, each
with a distinct history. This year y ction includes modern homes
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in addition to two Victorian houses i ui' 1880's. Each home
has unique characteristics that will appeal to
q pp many -interests
including interior decorating, heritage, memorabilia an ' '.:' ning.
Jim and Sharon O'Toole's home at 422 Albert Street was
the original parsonage for the former James St. Church, now
the Exeter United Church. The O'Tooles have renovated the
house, adding modern conveniences while maintaining its
classic design including bay windows, a winding staircase
and stained glass windows..
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Linda and Bill Steele's home at 565 Main Street South
also has a sense of local history. The house, constructed in
1885, was built as a home for a family of 10 children.
Benjamin Elliott was the first lawyer to open practice in
Exeter and for many years after his death the home remained
in the family until it was purchased by Dr. Dunlop in 1947.
Muriel Dunlop lived in the house until 1979.
Gary and Jo-ann Middleton's cottage style home at 55
Sanders Street East features memorabilia from the Exeter
Fire Department. The home was built in 1953 for Bill and
Ella Middleton, who sold it to their only, son and daughter-
in-law in 1982. The house features an on -ground pool, a
display of a model train as well as colorful interior
decorating.
Janice and Bill Brock's bungalow at 17 Kingscourt was
built in the early 1970's. The quiet neighborhood provides
e perfect setting for a beautiful backyard garden.
Newly hatched
Chadotte McEwen and her younger sister Sara were delighted to visit day-old chicks at the
home of their nanny Doris Hamilton last week. The Hamilton's raise the chicks In their
home.
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e custom built home of Peter and Gloria McFalls at
150 John Street East features a front porch that takes you
back in time. The interior features antique pieces with local
heritage significance as well as a telephone collection.
any innovative techniques were used to reflect the family's
rsonal style.
The home of Wayne and Debra Oke at 174 Andrew Street
may be well know to some swimmers in the community. The
custom designed home was built in 1990 and features an
attached indoor swimming pool. Debra's flair for decorating
is expressed,in the two-storey home that has cathedral
ceilings, ceramic floors, and solid oak trim.
Canada Day Celebrations
This could be your Lucky Ticket!
- Starting June 17, get your
White Squirrel Day ticket
from participating Exeter - - - �D
Businesses. You might win! - a' �$ ‘ti$t.40.
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♦ v`ed'O0 •- - HERE ARE SOME OF THE DAY'S EVENTS
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8.'00 - 10:30 a.m. - Breakfast • pancakes, sausages, Juice and coffee - $10/famlly;
t4/person
111N s.m. - qt#d Fair - games for young children
1.'00 p.m. - Soap Box Darby - enter with your own home made car or use one provided
2:00 p.m. - Fran swim - Exeter Public Swimming Pool
2.-00.4:00 p.m.- `Picks and Sticks" - Children's Musical Entertainment
2:00.40 p.m. - Lemon Tfss Productions • Chlkdrens entertainment using puppets
5:00.7 0 p.m. - Roast Beef Dinner - Tickets available at valu-mart, Greeting Card World,
Wayne Shapton 263-2800, or Dods Weigand 2350814
8:00 pp..mm.. Hay rides - Free from Rec. centre proceeds around MacNaughton Park
5:00 • .- ats,Ilminess 1f3s MsosMt Pmts 0rsew - special guest 'WNW Wonder"