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Opinion Forum News
ROSS
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BACK IN TIME
10YEARS AGO
May 11, 1994 - Two area hock-
ey coaches have resigned. They
are Dave Revington of the Exeter
Mohawks and Ken Needham of
the junior Lucan Irish.
Exeter native Dave Shaw
scored the winning goal as the
Boston Bruins nipped the New
Jersey Devils 2-1 in the first game
of an NHL semi-final Eastern
Conference series.
Former Crediton resident Matt McClure has
received an award from the Canadian Association
of Journalists for best investigative story in regional
television. Fronted by McClure, the I Team uses
hidden cameras to nab chiselers, small time crooks,
unethical business persons and assorted rip-off
artists in Alberta.
A smash and grab style robbery netted a group of
thieves abut $16,000 at Anstett Jewellers early
Thursday morning.
20YEARS AGO
May 12, 1984 - Using formal election procedures
for the first time, Susan Birmingham was elected
president of the SHDHS student council.
Special honours went this week to Brialin
Kennels of Lucan operated by Howard and Eileen
Currie. Captain, was the top winning Keeshond for
1983 winning 28 Best of Breed ribbons in 32
shows.
25 YEARS AGO
May 13, 1979 - Ronalee Bogart and Maja Gans of
SHDHS won the Huron -Perth and WOSSA girls
doubles badminton titles and Brenda Pinder and
Dave Bell won H -P mixed doubles.
Lee Webber is the new president of the R.E.
Pooley branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Vice-
presidents are Murray Greene and Sam Bowers.
35YEARS AGO
May 15, 1969 - Early Sunday morning, the
Crediton United Church was completely destroyed
by a mysterious fire. The building destroyed was
constructed in late 1922 after the previous structure
was levelled in a similar disaster on New Year's
morning of the same year.
As the result of s study which showed most dri-
vers going through Hensall were speeding, the limit
on Highway 4 through the village will go up to 40
miles per hour from the present 30 miles per hour.
40YEARS AGO
May 13, 1964 - A prediction of Exeter's Planning
Board places the population of Exeter at 4,000 by
the year 1971.
Shirley Genttner and Carolyne Simmons each
received their gold cord and certificates in Guiding
at a ceremony in North Bay, Saturday.
45YEARS AGO
May 10, 1959 - A recommendation that a
$35,000 curling rink be erected beside the Exeter
arena will be presented to the Exeter curling club
this week by building committee chairman Ulric
Snell.
50YEARS AGO
May 15, 1954 - Jack Doerr won a blue ribbon of
merit for one of four portraits entered at the
Ontario Society of Photographers in Toronto this
week.
Mr. W.G. Cochrane moved into his new home on
Senior Street last week.
60YEARS AGO
May 13, 1944 - The Lakeview Casino at Grand
Bend is this year celebrating its 25th anniversary. A
grand re -opening is scheduled for May 24.
Reeve Benson Tuckey and Mrs. Tuckey were in
Toronto this week attending a meeting of mayors,
reeves and wardens for the purpose of discussing
post war planning and development.
75YEARS AGO
May 14, 1929 - At a trustee meeting of Exeter's
Main Street Methodist Church it was decided unani-
mously to cease renting pews in the church. The
seats will now be free.
A public meeting of the citizens of Exeter was
held in the town hall to hear the report of engineer
Patterson with a view to the construction of a per-
manent road from the north to the south boundary.
He recommended a concrete surface at a cost of
$37,000.
80YEARS AGO
Messrs. William H. Dearing and Harry Sweet left
Saturday for Liverpool in England to purchase a
shipment of cattle for William Colwill of Centralia.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR
Upcoming Events:
2nd Annual South Huron Trade Fair &
Information Expo June 2, 2004 10:00
a.m.-5:00 p.m:
Mark your calendar for this date and time for this
exciting occasion. Come for the food! Be there to meet
your friends! Come for the entertainment! Be there for
door prizes! Two Public Speaking win-
ners: Emily Hartman and Charlotte
Anderson! Demonstration and presen-
tation by Huron County Health Unit:
"Healthy Eating & Healthy Aging"! Over
50 Vendors on site, to assist you: Huron
Motor Products Limited, Ellison Travel,
Align -Right Pillow Co., Road Watch &
Crime Stoppers Huron, Lifetime Home
Products, Weedman, Huron
Apothecary, Al Mar Feeds & Vinyl,
Ontario March of Dimes, M. & M. Meat
Shops, Hensall Appliances &
Mattresses, MacLean's, Hayter Turkey
Products, Exeter Villa, Canadian Mental Health, RSD
Authentics, Town & Country Support Services, Shoreline
Healthco, Bio -Connections, Alarm -Tech Security
Systems, Gaiser Kneale Insurance, Durand Heating -
Cooling, Grand Bend Area CBC, Leon's Buy & Sell,
Huron OPP Detachment, Alzheimer Society of Huron,
Heartland Community Credit, Wuerth Shoes, Culligan
Water Treatment & Products, V.O.N. Palliative Care,
The Canadian Hearing Society, The Crest Centre, RBC
Royal Bank, Dura Med, Municipality of South Huron
Cemetery, Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, Huron County
Pork Producers, Best Computers, Avon Maitland School
Board, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Tourism &
Recreation, Royal Canadian Legion, Partner's Paint &
Paper, Kelly Maidens (Clarica Long Term Care)South
Huron Chamber of Commerce, Westland Greenhouses,
Edward Jones Investments, and more.
Congratulations Lillian Baynham:
Lillian is the Dining For Seniors whiner. Enjoy your
meal Lillian. The Town & Country Support Services are
in great need of volunteer drivers for Dining For Seniors
every Tuesday. Please contact Town & Country Services
at (519) 235-0258.
Ontario Senior Citizens of Ontario May
Meeting:
54 members and guests of Exeter Senior Citizens
enjoyed a bountiful potluck supper May 4th at the
Exeter Legion. Happy Birthday was sung to June Hillen,
Mary Webber, Peter Sutherland, Lil McLellan, Bev
Morgan and Doris Sillery. Harry and Marian Dougall
celebrated an anniversary. A short business meeting
was held. Jane Dearing gave the Rally report. June
Hodgson reported on the Senior Games, and Jim Bearss
gave the Senior Advisor report. He reminded us of the
upcoming Trade Fair and entertained with a humorous
story. Huronview Birthday Party, May 19th was final-
ized. Lila Ellis was program chairperson. Dean Smith
introduced Bob Heywood who entertained us with Irish,
Gospel and humorous selections. Door prize winners
were Gerald Dearing, Anna Keller and Berdene Morgan.
Share The Wealth winners were; June Hodgson, Stella
Plantz, Peter Sutherland, Lorraine Alexander, Shirley
Kirk, Shirley Truemner and Hilda Taylor. The meeting
closed with the Seniors Prayer. Some members enjoyed
Euchre and Solo games to end the evening.
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 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.
Caven Presbyterian Church 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 Jerry at 235-1840, or call the
Church at 235-2784
Roast Beef Dinner May 16,2004:
Exeter Legion Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a delicious
Roast Beef Dinner with all the trimmings on May 16,
2004. 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. settings. Purchase your tickets
at the Legion. Adults -$10 and children under 12-$6.
Contact the Legion at 235-2962 or get your tickets from
any Legion Auxiliary member.
Grand Bend &Area Events:
Jim Bearss
May 15th "Spring Fling Dance" Saturday 8 p.m. -
Midnight. Port Franks Community Centre. Music by the
Power Clik, Dutch Auction, Lunch Provided, Cash Bar -
Age of Majority required. Tickets $10 advanced, $12 at
the door. Call 243-2090 or 243-2297 for tickets or info.
May 16th "Forest Community Singers Spring
Concert" Forest United Church 2:30 p.m. Advance tick-
ets available from any member or by calling Cathy at
786-4066 or Jim 243-1683. Price $5 Tickets available at
the door $7.
May 18th "Well Women Night" Topic "The Aging
Skin." Dr. Liam O'Connor discusses how and why our
skin is changing and what we can do to slow down the
process! Program starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Community
Room of the Grand Bend Area CHC, 69 Main St East.
Women needing a Pap or breast exam may schedule an
appointment for that day as well. Please contact Cindy at
238-1556 ext 231 to register or for info. Door Prizes,
refreshments, and displays. Program free, everyone wel-
come!
May 18th "Port Franks Garden Club Plant
Auction" Doors open 6 p.m., Silent Auction 7-8 p.m. Live
Auction starts 7:30 pm. Hot Dogs and Ice Cream avail-
able
May 22nd "Rummage Sale" Port Franks
Community Centre, 8:00 a.m. Proceeds to the Port
Franks Optimist Club, Donations accepted. Contact Pearl
243-2246.
Usborne Central School 40th Anniversary:
A reminder that the Usborne Central School 40th
Anniversary is fast approaching. Date for this event is
July 10th 2004 and registration packages are to be
returned by May 15th 2004. Come celebrate with your
old school chums and your favourite teachers at
Usborne School. The Beef BBQ and Dance will be held at
the South Huron Rec. Centre, with the band "Decades."
For more information and tickets call Laurie Dykstra
235-2326 or Karen Brock 229-6265.
Guide to Programs & Services for Seniors in
Ontario:
Pick up a copy of this valuable information book. They
are available on the table in the foyer at The
Municipality of South Huron offices on Main Street,
Exeter. Over 600 books have been picked up within the
past year. No charge.
Rain Barrels:
In celebration of Earth Week and its spirit, Bluewater
Recycling is pleased to offer rain barrels for sale. The
rain barrels hold 205 litres (45 gallons) and are
Canadian made. These specially designed barrels are
priced at $55.00, and delivered to the Municipality of
South Huron offices on Main Street, Exeter. They are
available for a limited time only. For orders please con-
tact Bonnie Vineham at 1-800-265-9799 ext 0 at
Bluewater Recycling.
Lest We Forget:
William J. Knight
William J Knight was born October 10, 1889 in the
U.S.A. He was the son of Frank J., born September 20,
1863 and his mother Louisa, born January 10, 1866 and
one brother Frankie born August 15, 1888. The family
lived in the U.S.A. for a short time. The 1901 census
shows the family living back in Exeter Ontario Canada.
On September 1, 1916 the Exeter paper shows William
on the Honour Roll, and he was referred to as D. Will J.
Knight.
For his role in the war, Captain William Knight was
awarded the Military Cross by King George V. Later, he
was awarded the Bar to the Military Cross. While fight-
ing at the Front in France, he was killed in action. No
more details about William J. Knight.
Next week Private John Daniel Laing
Thoughts for the Day:
The tribal wisdom of the Dakota Indians, passed on
from generation to generation, says that, "When you dis-
cover that you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy
is to dismount."
However, in government, education, and in corporate
Canada, more advanced strategies are often employed,
such as:
1. Buying a stronger whip.
2. Changing riders.
3. Appointing a committee to study the horse.
4. Arranging to visit other countries to see how other
cultures ride horses.
5. Lowering the standards so that dead horses can be
included.
6. Reclassifying the dead horse as living -impaired.
7. Hiring outside contractors to ride the dead horse.
8. Harnessing several dead horses together to increase
speed.
9. Providing additional funding and/or training to
increase dead horse's performance
10. Doing a productivity study to see if lighter riders
would improve the dead horse's performance.
11. Declaring that as the dead horse does not have to
be fed, it is less costly, carries lower overhead and
See PERSPECTIVE page 6