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BACK IN TIME
I OYEARS AGO
July 2, 1994 - The new wing at
the Exeter Villa was opened this
week. The addition includes space
for 13 beds.
20YEARS AGO
July 2, 1984 - Since last week's
reference to Fleck Manufacturing
at Huron Park receiving a Ford
Motor Company plaque it has
been learned that this award has
been received by only six percent
of Ford's 3,000 supplier plants.
In recent golf tournament action, R.E. Pooley
Branch 167 of the Royal Canadian Legion won the
Legion Zone C championship. Members are Dave
Holtzmann, Jim Russell, Scott Burton and Don
Heywood.
25YEARS AGO
June 27, 1979 - Several Candy Stripers at South
Huron Hospital have received pins for reaching new
levels of hours of service. They are Donna Stewart
with 500 hours; Janet Shapton 300 hours;Cathy
Keller 200 hours and Michelle Triebner, Janet
Simmons, Pearl Buswell, Margaret Pym , Betty Bax,
Rasma Zemitis, Nancy Turner and Marilyn Pepper
100 hours each.
35 YEARS AGO
June 24, 1969 - Workers of Hall Lamp of Canada
Limited at Huron Park approved by a vote of 119-2
a contract between the UAW and Hall Lamp after
more than four months of negotiations. The three
year contract calls for an immediate increase of 25
cents per hour and a further 15 cents an hour in
1971.
Rev. Howard G. Zurbrigg, minister at Crediton
United Church for the past four years has accepted a
position as secretary of the Canadian Bible Society
in the Hamilton District.
Arthur Rader of Dashwood has received a call to
be pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Calgary,
Alberta.
40YEARS AGO
June 28, 1964 - Paving began this week on the
newly constructed section of Highway 4, south of
Exeter. While rain hampered progress, the work has
been completed to just south of the Derby Dip.
45YEARS AGO
June 27, 1959 - Lloyd Hodgins, a former guard at
Guelph Reformatory will join Exeter's police force at
the end of the week. He was sworn in Tuesday.
Marilyn Hamilton, a 16 year-old Exeter girl was
chosen Tri -County Youth for Christ Queen at a ban-
quet in Wingham Saturday night.
Corporal Tony Aquilina of Andrew street in
Exeter, as a member of the RCAF Training
Command band has already seen the Queen five
times during her Canadian tour.
55YEARS AGO
June 28, 1949 - The fifth annual Kirkton Garden
Party drew the largest crowd ever with close to 500
attending, according to Lee Paul.
Members of Exeter PUC and council officially
"christened" the new well and pumping station at
William Moody's farm, three miles southeast of
Exeter.
In a simple service, Bishop G.N. Luxton dedicated
the newly built "St. John's by the Lake" Anglican
Church in Grand Bend Sunday evening.
60YEARS AGO
June 30, 1944 - Gooseberry jam for overseas will
be made at James Street Church, Friday morning.
Any donations of gooseberries will be accepted
along with help in making the jam.
80YEARS AGO
June 29, 1924 - Investigating a drunken brawl
reported recently at Grand Bend, officers Pellow and
Whiteside discovered one dozen bottles of whiskey
and 35 dozen bottles of nine percent beer buried in
the sand.
85 YEARS AGO
June 29, 1919 - Thursday a liberal coat of oil was
sprinkled on Exeter's Main street. It was a pretty
messy affair for a few days, but is gradually improv-
ing.
Mr. S.B. Stothers, agricultural representative for
Huron county visited Dashwood Monday evening to
arrange the prize list for the upcoming fall fair. He
also inspected the school garden and pronounced it
the best in Huron county.
The Exeter Methodists defeated the Crediton
Evangelicals 14 to 7 in the area church softball
league Friday night.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim earls
ADULT ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR
CANADA DAY JULY I, 2004:
R.E. Pooley Branch "167" Exeter Legion "Proclaims"
Canada Day 2004 A Weekend For The Entire Family!
Thursday
July I, 2004
8:00 — 11:00 Exeter Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Breakfast (Ag Building) Pancakes, Ham, Sausages, Eggs,
Toast, Orange Juice & Coffee.
9:00 — 4:30 Classic Car Show — Proceeds to Exeter
Youth Centre
10:00 a.m. Bike Decorating Contest Located at
South Huron Rec. Centre, Sponsored by Exeter Lioness
age 12 and under.
11:00 — 1:00 Child Fair — Games & face painting,
clowns (South Huron Ag Building)
11:00 —11:15 Scavenger Hunt Sign-up (11 yrs &
older) starting at South Huron Ag. Building — ends at
Noon Sharp
Noon Bar opens (age of majority) Lions Chip Wagon
on location
1:00 p.m. "Teen Idol" (Rec. Centre) sponsored by
Agricultural Society & South Huron Chamber of
Commerce
1:00 — 2:00 Joe Read Dance Studio Demonstration
(South Huron Ag Building)
2:00 — 3:30 Free Swim (South Huron Swimming
Pool
2:00 — 4:30 Entertainment — "Haywire" — Jeff Miller
(Ag Building)
5:00 — 7:00 Roast Beef Dinner — (South Huron Rec.
Centre) Sponsored by South Huron Agricultural Society
400 tickets only
6:00 — 7:30 Entertainment — "Corrosive Minds" (Ag
Building
8:00 — Dusk Entertainment — "Knuckleheads" (Ag
Building)
Dusk Canada Day Fireworks Display (Ball Diamond)
For more information contact: Case Zeehuisen 235-
3638
Exeter Pond & BackyardTour:
Friday July 16 5:00 — 8:00 p.m.
Saturday July 17 10:00 — 3:00 p.m.
Visit lovely Exeter and area backyards at your leisure.
Featuring different styles of gardens. From formal to
more relaxed. Country and cottage gardens, perennial
beds, ponds and more. Something for all garden lovers.
Most within walking distance. Two on the outskirts of
Exeter off Huron Street West. Rain or shine let your eyes
feast on the gardening treasures of Exeter and area.
Fundraiser for the Exeter Agricultural Society. Tickets
available at Stedman or Barb Down - 235-1900 Cathy
Seip — 235-2828.
The Crest Centre:
Many of you purchased bake goods from The Crest
Centre at the Trade Fair and by all reports the pies and
tarts were excellent. To acquire more of the same popu-
lar baking, you can get it at The Lucan Bake Shop, 174
Main Street, Lucan. Open Thursdays, Fridays and
Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For garden plants, go
to The Crest Centre at R. R. # 1 Lucan, just west of
Elginfield on Hwy. #7. On June 28, 2004 all plants will
go on sale at 50% off.
Usborne Central School 40th Anniversary:
IT'S NOTTOO LATETO REGISTER!
Get that gold registration form off the top of the fridge,
or desk and return it to Laurie Dykstra by July 2nd with
payment. We require this form for the Beef BBQ num-
bers. The 40th Anniversary of Usborne Central School is
fast approaching, to be held on July 10th. Everyone from
the community is invited to help celebrate this event.
Memorabilia Rooms will be open at the school from 1:00
to 4:00 p.m. Program at school from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Beef BBQ at South Huron Rec. Centre from 5:00 to 7:30
p.m. Loonie Raffle from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and dance to
the band "Decades" from 9:00 to 1:00 a.m. Contact
Judith Parker at 235-0978 or Sharon Pavkeje at 229-
6891 for further information, tickets, or memorabilia to
contribute. Tickets available at Wuerth Shoes and
Kirkton Market.
Summer Reading Program:
If your grandchildren are visiting you this summer,
keep in mind the Summer Reading Program at the
Exeter Library. The theme this year is "Fire Up Your
Imagination — Dragons, Books & Quests." Two students
have been hired to run the programs, which will be held
on Friday afternoons. Children must be pre -registered.
More details are available through the library at (519)
235-1890.
Exeter Legion Hall For Rent:
Calling all farm organizations, manufacturers, service
clubs, seniors, weddings or wedding anniversaries
etc.The Legion has its hall for rent for your occasion.
Contact the Legion at 235-2962
GiantYard & Bake Sale:
The Exeter Legion is hosting a gigantic Yard & Bake
Sale. Need good donations to make this sale successful.
For more information contact: Jim Bearss 235-4243,
Ron Helm 235-2644, Vera Armstrong 235-0780, The
Legion 235-2962,
Exeter Legion Auxiliary Bingo:
Mark your calendar for Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. July 8
& 22 August 5 & 9
Wishing More Often:
Looking back on my life:
I wish I would have taken walks with my kids more
often.
I wish I would have been patient with
people more often.
I wish I would have gone on picnics
more often.
I wish I would have said "Thank You"
to parents more often.
I wish I would have looked at the
moon and stars more often.
I wish I would have listened more
often.
I wish I would have helped those in
need more often.
I wish I would have laughed more
often.
I wish I would have had a strong faith more often.
I wish I would have relaxed and enjoyed things more
often
I wish I would have had fun more often.
Starting today, I'm going to begin to "do", so tomor-
row, I won't have to take time to wish.
The Ontario March of Dimes had a booth at the 2nd
Annual Trade Fair and Information Expo. If you didn't
stop at their booth, they wanted me to inform you of
their mandate.
Ontario March of Dimes Facts:
Our Mandate: To deliver quality services and pro-
grams to adults with physical disabilities to assist them
in leading dignified lives. The goal of independence for
all persons with physical disabilities remain the March
of Dimes highest priority.
Our History: The Ontario March of Dimes was
founded in 1951 to find a cure for polio. With the discov-
ery of a vaccine that would prevent polio in 1955, the
focus was shifted to the physical and vocational rehabili-
tation of those disabled by its residual effects. In 1962
the mandate was broadened to include service to all
adults with physical disabilities.
At Your Service: Assistive Devices Program:
Helps in obtaining devices that facilitate basic mobili-
ty whether on a permanent or temporary basis.
Recycled Rental Equipment Program:
Provides used devices for items such as wheelchairs,
walkers, commodes and bath benches on a short term
or long term basis. This is a fee for service program.
Home and Vehicle Modification Program:
Provides up to $15,000 in funding towards the cost if
home or vehicle modification to residents of Ontario.
Employment Services:
Our services for physically disabled adults include
Work Re -Entry, Case Management, Work Hardening,
Physical Testing, Transferable Skills Analysis, and
Labour Market Survey.
Post Polio Program:
The Post Polio Program increases awareness among
polio survivors and medical professionals of the late
effects of polio and encourages research in this area.
For more information about these programs and other
services, please contact us at: Ontario March of Dimes
700 Richmond Street, Suite 310 London ON N6A 5C7
(519) 542-3999 Fax: 642-7665
Fraud Information:
Knowledge Is Your Best Investment
Are you are dealing with a registered advisor?
• Anyone selling securities or offering investment
advice in Ontario must be registered with the Ontario
Securities Commission. Call to check at 1-877-785-1555.
Do you know how the investment works?
• Scam artists rely on your lack of knowledge to make
money.
Have you had enough time to make a decision?
• Take your time. Don't give in to high sales tactics.
If you answered "NO" to any of these questions, inves-
tigate further. Contact the Ontario Securities
Commission to get a free Fraud Checklist, or to report
suspected investment fraud. Call 1-877-785-1555 or
web site at www.investorED.ca
Lest We Forget:
Military Milestones
May 1-7, 1918: The Canadian Corps, holding the line
on the critical Lens front during March and April, was
relieved by the 17th and 18th British Corps. At the time
the divisions of the Canadian Corps were among the
strongest on the Western Front.
May 1, 1961: 415 Maritime Patrol Squadron is
See PERSPECTIVE page 6
Jim Bearss