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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-05-19, Page 5Wednesday,May 19, 2004 Exeter Times—Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME 10 YEARS AGO May 18, 1994 - Three South Huron District High School stu- dents, Chris Passmore, Erin Kraftcheck and Laurie Coolman were honoured for their accom- paniment at last week's national Musicfest Canada competition in Toronto. A Mother's Day card addressed only to Mom was received at the Hensall Post Office. Postmaster Linda Ferguson has displayed the envelope in the hope someone recognizes the signature. Chris Keyser of Hensall landed a 17 pound salmon in the first days of the Grand Bend salmon and trout derby. 20YEARS AGO May 16, 1984 - Move over Main Street Jug band. At last week's Celebration of Music at Exeter Public School, a special number was provided by the school's Side Street Jug Band. 25 YEARS AGO May 16, 1979 - The new executive of the Auxiliary to the R.E. Pooley branch of the Royal Canadian Legion includes president Dawn Murray, vice-presi- dent Janice Frayne, secretary Dorothy Pfaff and treasurer Annie Lawson. Former Exeterite Bill Fairbairn was a member of the Petrolia Gibbons -Squires hockey team who last week won the Allan Cup, Fairbairn was the oldest player on the team at the age of 28. 35YEARS AGO May 16, 1969 - The Dashwood baseball park will now be known as an athletic field under regulations of the Ontario Community Centres Act. One of the projects at hand for the new committee is the instal- lation of flood lights at the park. 45YEARS AGO May 19, 1959 - The Clandeboye station on the Canadian National Railways line has been sold by tender and is to be removed. Joanne Mair of Exeter and Audrey Rhodes an out- standing athlete from Stratford whose parents now live in Exeter were among nurses who graduated from S. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in London. 50YEARS AGO May 18, 1954 - The Exeter Boy Scout Troupe after being inactive for a number of years is being re -organized. Harvey Pfaff is the Scoutmaster with assistants Bob Luxton and Glenn Northcott. A.J. Sweitzer former president of the Exeter Lions was elected Deputy District Governor of clubs in this area at a Lions rally in St. Thomas. Over 100,000 trees are being planted in the Ausable Forest in Hay township this spring. The big planting program is part of the reforestation scheme of the Ausable Valley Conservation Authority. 55 YEARS AGO May 17, 1949 - Mr. and Mrs. Russell Snell have every reason to believe that Friday the 13th is a lucky day. On Friday, May 13 a little daughter Elizabeth Ann came to brighten their home while Friday, July 13, 1945 is the birthdate of their only son John. 60YEARS AGO May 16, 1944 - Three members of the Schroeder family now with the RCAF have been visiting with their parents Mr. and Mrs. William Schroeder of Centralia. They are FO Gerald Schroeder of Prince Edward Island, FO Leroy Schroeder of Montreal and LAC Orville Schroeder of Belleville. 80YEARS AGO May 17, 1924 - Miss Eva Carling, daughter of the late Thomas Carling has been named superinten- dent of St. Luke's Hospital in New York. "Well, I'll be bobbed," is what most young ladies are saying these days. 85YEARS AGO May 17, 1919 - Judging from the large audience which assembled in the Crediton Town Hall Thursday night, Uncle Tom's Cabin is still as popu- lar as ever. Sgt. Hillary Horton who went overseas with the 161st Battalion arrived home last week. During most of the time he was with the blacksmith service. Hon. Melville Martin, Premier of Saskatchewan and his mother of London were visitors over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Gladman. Seniors' Perspective By Jim earls ADULT ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR Upcoming Events: 2nd Annual 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! Enjoy 2 Public Speaking winners Emily Hartman and Charlotte Anderson! Demonstration by Huron County Health Unit "Healthy Eating & Healthy Aging"! Over 50 Vendors on site to assist you: • Alarm -Tech Security Systems: Complete Home -Business Security Specialists, Fire, Burglary Alarm Systems, Closed Circuit TV, Access Control etc. • Align -Right Pillow Co: "The Sleeping Pillow & Pillow Slips, Car headrest pil- low. • Al Mar Feeds & Vinyl, Complete line Jim Bearss of pet food, Vinyl products for your home improvement • Alzheimer Society of Huron: Education and support services to people living with Alzheimer Disease & Dementia • Avon Maitland School Board: Centre for Employment & Learning - Education and learning computer skills for adults • Best Computers: Complete line of computers and ser- vice • Big Brothers, Big Sisters Association: Plan to visit this booth • Bio -Connections: Provide health care services such as chiropractic medicine, physiotherapy, athletic thera- py, orthopedic bracing, & reflexology • Canadian Diabetes: Information and interaction with people for present or future needs. • Canadian Hearing Society: A non-profit service pro- vides to hard of hearing seniors, their families & care- givers. Improve communication, etc. • Canadian Mental Health: Case management, com- munity support, education, family initiative, advocacy, supportive housing etc. • Clarica (Long Term Care) Kelly Maidens will help you with some of your insurance requests. • Crest Centre: Your one stop -shopping booth for deli- cious baked goods and garden supplies, and small wood products. • Culligan: Water Treatment & related products: • Drayton Entertainment: 2 free tickets to see Patsy Cline @ Huron Country Playhouse, these tickets will be one of the door prizes. • Dura Med: Sales & service of new or used products, including wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, lift, recliner chairs, hospital beds, bath safety equipment, and ramps • Durand Heating -Cooling: Heating, cooling, plumbing & electrical services. • Ellison Travel: Transportation for Airline, Rail, Cruise, Motor Coach, and Travel Insurance. • Edward Jones: Investments and Financial Services. • Exeter Villa: Retirement living accommodations. • Gaiser Kneale Insurance: Cash Donation, to help pay for the Trade Fair entertainment • Grand Bend Area CHC: Brochures, programs offered at Grand Bend Area CHC, Health promotion, Diabetes, cholesterol, nutrition etc. • Hayter Turkey Products: Fresh or frozen, Whole birds or parts, turkey sausage, burgers, schnitzel and many more. • Heartland Community Credit: Financial Services. • Hensall Major Appliances & Mattresses: WM have a large display of products for your viewing. • Hopper Hockey Funeral Home: Funeral Service, Pre - need counseling, Grief resources. • Huron Apothecary: Information about your drug needs. • Huron County Health Unit: Information on Eat Smart, West Nile Virus, Water Wells, Losing weight the healthy way, and Protect your way of Life. • Huron County Pork Producers: Consumer informa- tion on today's pork, local availability. • Huron Motors Limited: Automotive Sales. • Huron OPP Detachment: Display booth with informa- tion • Leon's Buy & Sell: New & used furniture and appli- ances, mattresses, couch sets, and table and chairs. • Lifetime Home Products: Water purification • M. M. Meat Shops: Hundreds of meal ideas, healthy, convenient fast and easy solutions for every life style. • MacLean's: Home Hardware, Source for Sports, Radio Shack, Garden supplies, and electronic needs, phones, TV's etc. • Ministry of Citizenship, Culture, Tourism & Recreation: Seniors information and suppliers of "Guide to Programs and Services for Senior's in Ontario etc. • Municipality of South Huron Cemetery: Information on Exeter Cemetery, sales & service. • McBeath Funeral Home: Full service Funeral Home. • Ontario March of Dimes: Provides financial help towards the cost of Assistive devises to adults 19 years and older. Recycles rental equipment. • Partner's Paint & Paper: A full line of paint, paper and wall coverings. • Pints Unlimited: Brew your own products and a full line of equipment. • Polar Bear Escape: Winter get away for snowbird seniors. • RBC Royal Bank: Financial services, transactional banking, investment & retirement planning, credit & mortgage services, etc. • RSD Authentics: Cash Donation • Red Hat Society: When you decide to have fun in your life, please consider joining this enjoyable group. • Road Watch & Crime Stoppers Huron: Is a communi- ty road safety group/program working to empower the community, to save lives, and prevent injury on the road. • Royal Canadian Legion: Sponsors many community projects. • Shoreline Healthco: Rollators, scooters, raised toilet seats, tub seats, tub bars, wheelchairs, walkers, bath- room aides, back supports, and more. • South Huron Chamber of Commerce: Willis the White Squirrel will be in attendance to entertain you, The Chamber represents businesses and industry in the community of South Huron/Exeter. • Town & Country Support Services: Provides personal support, supportive housing services in Huron County and surrounding areas. • V.O.N. Palliative Care: Resources on palliative care & bereavement topics, volunteer support and one on one group. • Weedman: Specializing in lawn care programs, At no cost healthy lawn care analysis with quotes. • Westland Greenhouses: Annuals, perennials, shrubs trees, water plants, and houseplants. • Wuerth Shoes: A wonderful selection of quality footwear for the whole family. • O'Shea's Farm Fresh Products: Take home a jar of the "Irish Pickle" jams etc. • Crafts and more 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 27, June 10, & June 24th. The bingo is played at the Exeter Legion Hall. Grand Bend Events: 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 the end of May, 2004. Come celebrate with your old school chums and your favourite teachers at Usborne School and the Beef BBQ and Dance that will be held at the South Huron Rec. Centre. Dancing to fol- low with the band "Decades." For more information and tickets call Laurie Dykstra 235-2326 or Karen Brock 229-6265. Lest We Forget: Private Daniel Laing John Daniel Laing was born in 1899, Hay Township, Huron County. He enlisted with the 161st Huron Battalion, Exeter Ontario, where he acquired his initial army training. His service # was 654353. From Exeter he was sent to Clinton Ontario along with four other men, who also had enlisted in Exeter with the 161st Huron Battalion. They were then sent to Hillcrest Camp, London Ontario in 1916, for further training, then on to Camp Borden, where they received their final training before being shipped overseas. The 161st Huron Battalion then sailed on the S.S. Lapland out of Halifax on November See PERSPECTIVE page 6