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Opinion Forum&News
ROSS
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BACK IN TIME
I OYEARS AGO
April 27, 1994 - Two weeks
ago, Rev. John Hillborn of Exeter
United Church was honoured in
Toronto for the work he has done
over the past 10 years to help
homeless families in Metro
Toronto.
Hurondale Women's Institute
celebrated its 75th anniversary in
Exeter Friday afternoon with one
of the charter members Gladys
Sims cutting the cake.
20YEARS AGO
April 26, 1984 - A member of the Exeter detach-
ment of the Ontario Provincial Police for nearly 10
years, Cpl. William McIntyre was found shot to
death in his condominium in Oakville Saturday
night. He was working with the OPP Special
Assistance branch in Toronto.
25YEARS AGO
April 25, 1979 - Stan Frayne, Postmaster at Hay
for the past 25 years recently received a public ser-
vice award from area Postmaster Harvey C. Pfaff.
Lucan Scout leader Henry Kaune and a troupe
member Bernie Avery won the kayak race at
Sunday's CFPL radio Bunny Bundle.They completed
the 39 kilometre distance from St. Marys to
Fanshawe Lake in two hours and 46 minutes, beat-
ing their closest opposition by only a second and a
half.
40YEARS AGO
April 26, 1964 - Drs. R.W. Read and D.A. Ecker of
Exeter attended a four-day scientific assembly of the
College of General Practitioners as part of a formal
program of 100 hours of post graduate study every
two years.
A $2,000 National Research Council bursary has
been awarded to Mark Bender of R.R. 2, Hensall. He
is the son of Elton Bender.
45YEARS AGO
April 27, 1959 - Exeter Mohawks have won the
WOAA Intermediate "B" hockey championship.
They chalked up 30 victories against five defeats
during the league and playoff season.
Hans Brand, 22, of R.R. 1, Exeter has been
declared the winner of the H.H. Dean Memorial
award for the highest proficiency standing at the
1959 dairy school held this spring at OAC.
50YEARS AGO
April 29, 1954 - Arthur B. Idle, vice-principal of
Listowel Public School will be the new principal of
Exeter Public School replacing Claude Blowes who
has accepted a position in Preston.
Jean Lavender, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Lavender of Hensall has received the Gold Cord, the
highest award for Girl Guides.
55YEARS AGO
April 28, 1949 - The Exeter Chamber of
Commerce did a good piece of work when it turned
down a proposition to sell stock for the establish-
ment of a factory in Exeter for making electric freez-
ers. Two men who were trying to convince people of
Exeter have been convicted of taking thousands of
dollars from the people of Waterloo county.
Ushering in a new era for Hensall Bell telephone
users, a common battery exchange was put into ser-
vice replacing the magneto exchange that served the
community for years.
Mr. Fred Dobbs left Saturday for the west where
he hopes to purchase a number of cattle.
60YEARS AGO
April 26, 1944 - Ray Waghorn, principal of Exeter
Public school has resigned to take a position in
Hamilton.
80YEARS AGO
April 27, 1979 - Mr. Bruce Medd who has com-
pleted this year at OAC in Guelph leaves the latter
part of the week for Walkerville where he has
secured a position for the summer with Walkerside
Limited.
Mrs. W.H. Gregg of Brantford arrived in Exeter
Monday to join her husband who recently opened
up a tailoring business in town.
The property of the late Mrs Makins on Andrew
street has been purchased by Mr. E. Harness for
$1,000.
85YEARS AGO
April 27, 1919 - Molson's Bank has opened a
branch in Centralia with business to be conducted
three days each week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR
Upcoming Events:
Lucan Senior Games Pepperama:
May 6, 2004 Come and enjoy yourself, playing
"Pepper" on May 6, 2004 at the Lucan Community
Centre 10:00 a.m. Please register by April 30, 2004.
For more information contact Ruth Hill (519) 227-
4869 or Norm Steeper at (519) 227-4864
Smorgasbord:
As much as you want to eat...
Smorgasbord at Exeter United Church
Thursday May 6, 2004. Hours from
11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Takeouts available
at the church or from UCW members
Exeter Legion Auxiliary
Bingo:
Have a good time and a chance to
win good prizes. All games start at
7:00 p.m. and are held April 29, May
13, May 27, June 10, & June 24th.
The bingo is played at the Exeter
Legion Hall.
Yard and Bake Sale:
On Saturday May 15, 2004 Centralia United Church
is hosting a Yard and Bake Sale. Hours are from 7:00
a.m. to Noon. Food and drinks are available.
Harry Hardy Bus Tour May 5, 2004
Grand River is celebrating its tenth anniversary as
a Canadian Heritage River. Travel through
Mennonite Country and explore the historical com-
munities of the Grand River Valley with a guided bus
tour narrated by Warren Stanch on Wednesday, May
5, 2004. Highlights include Blair, the oldest inland
settlement in Upper Canada, Chiefwoods past the
home of poetess E. Pauline Johnson, and Paris, the
Cobblestone Capital of Canada. Enjoy the scenery
through York, the United Empire Loyalist Nelles
Settlement, Ruthven Park, and Cayuga. Return along
the west side of the river by ghost town, Mount
Healey, Brant's Six Nations Reserve, and Brantford.
Cost: $60.00 P.P. includes bus, guided tour, and noon
meal. For further information contact Harry Hardy,
P.O. Box 249, Lucan, ON NOM 2J0, 227-4887
Caven Chicken Barbecue:
Now that spring is here, come out to the South
Huron Rec Centre, Exeter and enjoy one of the first
Chicken Barbecues of the season. Event held Friday
May 14 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For ticket information
contact Laurie Dykstra at 235-2326 or call Church at
235-2784 or Jerry at 235-1840
Heritage Day at Lucan Sunday May 2nd
2004:
Firemen's Breakfast is from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Museum Kick-off is from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
There will be Stagecoach rides from 10:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. a Town Crier, displays, cake & refresh-
ments Bob Heywood will be the guest speaker and St.
Patrick's School choir will sing.
The Heritage Group is hoping to build a new muse-
um at the site of the old Central Hotel that burned in
1995. Please consider attending this educational and
fun event on May 2, 2004.
Euchreama:
Friday April 30, 2004
Come and have fun before gardening takes priori-
ty. The euchreama will be held at the Exeter Legion,
William Street Exeter. Cost $5 includes admission
and a chance for prizes, also share -the -wealth oppor-
tunity.
Fraud 2004:
Information is your best protection against fraud.
• If a deal sounds too good to be true it probably is.
• Be prepared when you make important decisions
that could affect your financial future or personal
safety.
• Avoid impulse buying
• Don't deal with high-pressure sales people.
• Compare price and quality before you buy.
• Ask about warranties and guarantees.
• Never sign a blank contract.
• Get it in writing, and keep all receipts and con-
tracts.
• For consumer advice and information contact the
Government of Ontario at the following telephone
number or e-mail address:
Toll Free 1-800-268-7095
E-mail: cbsinfo@cbs.gov.on.ca
• In 2004, protect yourself from fraud and scams.
Call the Ontario Consumers Helpline and ask for
information on protecting yourself. Consumer guides
to car and home repairs, collection agencies and
Ontario consumer protection laws are available. For
online access visit Web site: www.cbs.gov.on.ca
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Jim Bearss
Lest We Forget:
"John Gordon Hogarth" was born October 22nd
1895, on Lot 13, Con. 3 Stephen Township Huron
County. The farm was known as the "Ivanholm Farm.
Mr. Hogarth attended High School in Exeter Ontario
and also attended Ontario Agricultural College in
Guelph Ontario. John Gordon Hogarth was the son of
Stephen Joshua and Almira (Whiteford) Hogarth of
Exeter Ontario.
He enlisted into the 71st Battalion in September
1915; his service number # was 603263. Later, he
was transferred to the 34th Battalion. Then he was
sent overseas to England in November and was in
France in June, 1916.
His regiment was the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles
(Quebec Regt.). He was killed in battle while fighting
along the Somme River, between Thiepool and
Courcellette in France. They had gone over the para-
pet and taken their section of the Regina Trench. In
spite of fierce machine gun fire and heavy shelling,
and helping to clear the trench that evening, a
sniper's bullet killed John and he was the first soldier
from the Exeter area to be killed in action on October
1st 1916.
Mr Hogarth was buried in the Vimy Memorial
Cemetery, which is located in the Pas de Calais locali-
ty. On the opening day of the Battle of Arras, on the
9th April, 1917, the four divisions of the Canadian
Corps fighting side by side for the first time, scored a
huge tactical victory in the capture of the 60 metre
high Vimy Ridge. After the war, the highest point of
the Ridge was chosen as the site of the great memori-
al to all Canadians who served their country in battle
during the First World War, and particularly to the
60,000 who gave their lives in France. The memorial
also bears the names of 11,285 Canadian servicemen
who died in France. There are many soldiers who
were in the fight for Vimy Ridge who have no Known
grave. The memorial was built on 600 acres of land,
which was granted to Canada in 1922 by the French
Government.
Next Week: Clinton Stephen Hogarth
Doctor's Diagnosis:
A woman accompanied her husband to the doctor's
office. After his checkup, the doctor called the wife
into his office alone. He said, "Your husband is suf-
fering from a very severe disease, combined with
horrible stress. If you don't do the following, your
husband will surely die. Each morning, fix him a
healthy breakfast. Be pleasant and make sure he is in
a good mood. For lunch make him a nutritious meal
he can take to work. And for dinner, prepare an
especially nice meal for him.
Don't burden him with chores, as this could further
his stress. Don't discuss your problems with him; it
will only make his stress worse.
Try to relax your husband in the evening by wear-
ing lingerie and giving him plenty of backrubs.
Encourage him to watch some type of team sporting
event on television.
And most importantly, make love with your hus-
band several times a week and satisfy his every
whim. If you can do this for the next 10 months to a
year, I think your husband will regain his health.
On the way home, the husband asked his wife,
"What did the doctor say?"
"You're going to die." She replied.
Subject: FORREST GUMP:
The day finally arrived. Forrest Gump dies and goes
to Heaven.
He is at the Pearly Gates, met by St. Peter himself.
However, the gates are closed and Forrest
approaches the Gatekeeper.
St. Peter says, "Well, Forrest, it's certainly good to
see you.
We have heard a lot about you. I must tell you,
though, that the place is filling up fast, and we've
been administering an entrance examination for
everyone. The test is short, but you have to pass it
before you can get into Heaven."
Forrest responds, "It shor is good to be here, St.
Peter,sir. But nobody ever tolt me about any entrance
exam. Shor hope the test ain't too hard; life was a big
enough test as it was."
St. Peter goes on, "Yes, I know, Forrest, but the test
is only three questions:
First: What two days of the week begin with the let-
ter T?
Second: How many seconds are there in a year?
Third: What is God's first name?"
Forrest leaves to think the questions over. He
returns the next day and sees St. Peter who waves
him up and says, "Now that you have had a chance to
think the questions over, tell me your answers."
Forrest says, "Well, the first one -- which two days
in the week begin with the letter "T"?
Shucks, that one's easy. That'd be Today and
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