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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-03-31, Page 5Wednesday,March 31, 2004 Exeter Times—Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME I OYEARS AGO April 1, 1994 - The village of Hensall has received a $122,920 cheque to cover first year opera- tion costs for their central com- posting facility. Huron MPP Paul Klopp said projects like the Hensall facility will help reduce the amount of waste going to landfill sites by at least 50 percent by the end of the decade. Seip's valu mart of Exeter is a territory winner in the chain and independent store categories presented by Foodland Ontario for promoting Ontario -grown and produced food prod- ucts. Lucan was the host for 36 teams and about 900 skaters for the W.O.S. Invitational Precision Skating competitions. In the Junior "B" category the Exeter Classics placed third and the Lucan Ice Gems were third in Juvenile "B". Rebecka Jennison, a member of the Exeter and area figure skating club, defeated 11 skaters from across Ontario to win the 1994 Ontario Inter Club Senior Bronze freeskate title. She is 11 years of age. 20YEARS AGO April 1, 1984 - The new building inspector for the township of Biddulph is Reg Crawford who has been employed in the construction industry for many years. March 30, 1969 - Zurich to Zurich. That was the dream of a few residents of Zurich, Ontario. The idea has now blossomed into a flying trip from Mallon airport to Zurich, Switzerland on September 30. After a three hour debate and six ballots Exeter merchants agreed unanimously (almost) to have their stores closed all day Wednesdays. A month ago it was agreed to close all day Mondays, but that didn't work out as some closed on Mondays and others on Wednesdays. 25 YEARS AGO March 28, 1979 - Mrs. Lorna Dale of Exeter who for the past 10 years operated the answering ser- vice for the Exeter fire department has been pre- sented with a plaque for her long service. Starting next week she will begin work for the Huron County Central Police Dispatch system in Goderich. For all persons insured under the Ontario Hospital Insurance Plan, the charge for ambulance service will be increased from $5 to $20 beginning the first of April. The 60th anniversary of the Hurondale Women's Institute was celebrated Monday night.. Life mem- bers in attendance were Lena Kirkland, Elsie Westcott, Gladys Sims, Margaret Strang, Mary Kernick, Olive Hicks, Marian Dougall, Ila Moir and Alma Rundle. 45YEARS AGO April 1, 1959 - Led by team captain Larry Heideman, the Exeter Mohawks sidelined Forest to enter the WOAA "B" finals against the Phillipsburg Chevs. 50YEARS AGO March 31, 1954 - A group of riding enthusiasts has formed the South Huron Saddle club. An execu- tive headed by president Ed Brady was elected. Other members are Jack Smith, Fred Darling, Dalton Finkbeiner, Pete Crocker, Ron Swartz and Jack Fulcher. Harold Corbett of Lucan reports that maple syrup making operations are in full swing on the Corbett farm with good runs of sap. In charge of the opera- tion are Jim Young, G.G. Glenn, Don Sutherland and George Mercer. 80YEARS AGO March 28, 1924 - George Beavers carried off the majority of prizes in the bird house competition conducted by the Exeter Horticultural Society. The houses are on exhibit in the show window of M.R. Gardiner's furniture store. Mr. Charles Salter was in Guelph last week taking a short course in cream grading at the OAC. 85YEARS AGO March 31, 1919 - Councils of Exeter and Usborne met in the library to decide on a soldiers' memorial. The 10 foot high memorial will be composed of Canadian granite and will contain the names of all the fallen heroes of Exeter and Usborne. Returning soldiers this week are Fred Wells, William Luker, Elmo Howey, William Triebner, Rufus Kestle, Frank Oke and Russell Oke. Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss ADULT ACTIVITIES C0 -ORDINATOR Looking For SomethingTo Do: While you are down town, stop at Wayne Otterbein's Barber Shop for a game of checkers. Men or women are welcome to come in and play anytime during his busi- ness hours. WinghamTown Hall HeritageTheatre: Fiddle & Step Sunday April 4, 2:30 p.m. Thursday April 8, 10:30 a.m. Saturday April 10, 1:00 p.m. South Mountain Saturday April 24, .7fT•�7 8:00 p.m. Cabaret at Exeter United Church: Exeter United Church Choirs and Fun & Fellowship Committee present a Toe - Tapping Cabaret. Enjoy an evening of music and refreshments on Saturday April 3 at 7:00 p.m. Contact Joyce Morgan Secretary at 235-0860 for tick- ets. Chili Luncheon: Exeter Lioness is having a Chili Lunch on Friday, April 2nd. The meal includes a 12 oz. container of chili, din- ner roll and butter, carrot and celery sticks, and cake. Hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Lions Youth Centre 125 John Street W. Take-out available. Profits to "Community Projects" Grand Bend Activities: April 6th "Alzheimer Support Group" meets the first Tuesday of the month 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre, NEW SITE 69 Main St. East in the Adult Centre wing. Call Shirley Phillips at 235-1545. April 9th "Greater Grand Bend Community Association meeting" Grand Bend Municipal office 4:30 p.m. April 13th "The Women's Probus Club of Grand Bend & Area meeting" 9:30 a.m. at the Grand Bend Legion. After business and coffee break we will be trav- eling via car pool to the Community Living Lambton facility in Dashwood for a tour followed by lunch at 12:00. For more info call 238-2496. Apri114th "Boating Operators License" Three classes offered, April 14th from 3:30-5:30 p.m. April 19th 5:00-7:OOp.m. and April 24 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Cost $60.00 ages 12 and up. Call 238-1155. April 20th " Port Franks Eucreama" Port Franks Community Centre 10:00 a.m. sharp. A good time, prizes and lunch provided, Everyone welcome! Call 243-2297 for info. April 20th "Port Franks Garden Club" 7:30 p.m. Port Franks Community Centre. Tracey Welch speaks on but- terfly gardening. Guests and new members welcome. Saturday April 24th, garden craft at Dekker Floral Strathroy. Info 243-3974 Lest We Forget: "Charles Stewart Cann" Charles Stewart Cann was born on March 31st 1921 in Exeter Ontario. He was educated at the Exeter Public School, and Exeter High School. Charles was a member of the Salvation Army with the Pentecostals. He was also a member of the Exeter Brass Band and he enjoyed playing a trumpet. He had lived in Exeter all his life, except for the few years when he lived with his parents in Bayfield. They had sold their property, which was located on the main street Exeter Ontario. They then purchased a farm on Hwy. 21 located one mile north of Bayfield Ontario. He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Regiment, London Ontario. His service # was A/105788. Charles was posted to Ipperwash Army Camp in Ontario, where he received his basic training. He was then posted overseas to England on June 1943. After arriving in England, Charles received advanced army training until the day came when he was formed up with part of the Canadian Army and they boarded ships to sail to Italy. After they invaded Sicily and carried out a successful campaign, they then invaded Italy with other forces from around the world September 3rd 1943. Pte. Charles Stewart Cann was in the front lines and eventually ended up fighting in that hard fought battle for Ortona which is located half way up the east coast of Italy. The battle for Ortona was a blood-soaked furious week of fighting from December 20th to December 27th 1943. The 1st Canadian infantry Division took the town from the elite German paratroopers, who were ordered to hold the medieval port town at all costs Infantry men serving with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment and the Seaforth Highlanders supported by tankers from the Three Rivers Regiment, moved house to house in hand to hand combat amid heavy shelling. The soldiers then wrested the town from the grip of the fierce German fighters. While fighting in this hard fought battle for Jim Bearss Ortona, Charles Stewart Cann lost his life on December 8th 1943 as the Infantry Division that he was part of, was crossing the Moro River. He was buried in the Moro River Cemetery in Italy, which is located not far from where he was killed in action. There are also 1,563 other Canadian soldiers buried in the same cemetery. Pte. Charles Stewart Cann was the son of Sylvanus V. and Mary Ellen Cann. Surviving besides his parents were four sisters and three brothers. His siblings were Mrs. Cliff Blanchard, Exeter, Mrs. George Rockola, Mrs. Calvin Cutting Guelph and Pearl, James and, Gordon at home. His older brother Bruce was with the R.C.A.M.C. fighting in Italy at the time Charles Stewart was killed in action. His father Sylvanus was a veteran of the 1st World War and was awarded the Military Cross Metal for bravery in action. His father was serving with the 43rd Cameron Highlanders when he received his award. There was a Memorial Service held for Pte. Charles Stewart Cann in the Caven Presbyterian Church, Exeter Ontario on January 30th 1944. The church was filled for the service and members of the Royal Canadian Legion were present. Pastor H. Kendrick conducted the service and Mrs. Ruth Durand, his daughter, who lived in Guelph sang a solo "The Dead March in Saul". Next Week: Ralph Balkwill Delbridge: ROAD SIGN: A farmer lived on a quiet, rural highway. But, as time went by, the traffic slowly built up at an alarming rate. It became so heavy and so fast that his chickens were being run over at a rate of three to six a day. So he called the sheriffs office and said, "You've got to do something about all of these people driving so fast and killing all of my chickens." "What do you want me to do?" asked the sheriff. "I don't care, just do something about these drivers." So the next day the sheriff had the county go out and put up a sign that said: SLOW: SCHOOL CROSSING. Three days later, the farmer again called the sheriff and said, "That sign didn't help a bit. They are still hitting my chickens." So the next day, the county put up a sign that said: SLOW: CHILDREN AT PLAY. Again no change so the farmer called and called every day for three weeks to the sheriff. Finally, he told the sheriff, "Look, your signs are just not working. Mind if I put up one of my own?" The sheriff told him, "Sure thing, let's see if yours works better." He was willing to agree to anything to get him to stop those daily calls. Well, the sheriff got no more calls from the farmer. After three weeks, he decided to call the farmer and see how things were going. "Did you put up your sign?" "Oh, I sure did. And not one chicken has been killed since. I've got to go. I'm very busy." And he hung up the phone. The sheriff thought, "I'd better go have a look at that sign. There might be something there that WE could use to slow down drivers..." So the sheriff drove out to the farmer's house, and he saw the sign. It was on a whole sheet of plywood. Written in large, yellow letters were the words: SLOW: NUDIST COLONY. Congratulations SH JMR Midget Sabres Dear Editor: Congratulations to the OMHA Ontario Champions, the South Huron JMR Midget Sabres. On behalf of the team, coaching staff and parents I would like to thank the fans for their support during the playoffs. Thank you to all the businesses for displaying game times and messages of congratulations on their business signs. On behalf of the team and parents, thank you to our five terrific coaches, Chad Dalrymple, Greg Dalrymple, Greg Geoffrey, Lee Gibbings and Darren Kints. Your enthusiasm for the game of hockey was certainly con- tagious. Thank you to John Rasenberg of JMR Electric, our team sponsor. Once again, John stepped forward to support Minor Hockey. John, this community is so lucky to have business people such as you. Thanks for supplying the transportation for the team's Victory Ride through town, and for the team sweaters. Unfortunately, the TA was unable to send a represen- tative to the fmal game of the series to cover South Huron Minor Hockey's All Ontario win. We do thank them, however, for printing our submitted pictures and articles. Hopefully, within the next few weeks Exeter will be celebrating another All Ontario win. Go Hawks Go!! Maybe the TA will be there to cover your win. The South Huron JMR Midget Sabres are #1. Team Hockey Mom, Diane Darling.