HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-09-15, Page 5Wednesday , September 15, 2004
Exeter Times—Advocate
5
Opinion Forum News
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
I OYEARS AGO
September 15, 1994 - Mary
Lou Tait of Exeter was reunited
with her sister Violet Ruskey and
brother Lloyd Gould for the first
time in 54 years.
The 1994 Miss Ilderton Fair is
Lisa Phillips. Runnerup was
Michelle Moir and the Prince and
Princess are Lucan Brown and
Julie Loft.
Winner of this year's Bayview
golf club invitational tournament is Richard Schilbe.
20YEARS AGO
September 14, 1984 - Members of Exeter council
expressed official concern Tuesday night about
higher gas prices in Exeter than in surrounding
communities. Locally gas was 56 cents a litre while
prices in Lucan were 52 cents and 50 cents in
London. Almost immediately after council's com-
ments, gas prices dropped to 54 cents and then to
52 cents here while London's prices rose to 54
cents a litre.
A long and successful career of a local dentist
officially ended Saturday night. Dr. John Corbett
spent 46 years in dentistry with the last 35 years in
Exeter. He was feted by family and colleagues.
25YEARS AGO
September 15, 1979 - Grand Bend reeve Bob
Sharen gave his letter of resignation to clerk Louise
Clipperton Monday night in the midst of a heated
meeting concerning parking in the village.
35YEARS AGO
September 16, 1969 - Two sets of identical twins
started kindergarten classes at Stephen Central
School this fall. They are Ann and Ruth Ryan and
Kevin and Keith Scott.
The Huron County Board of Education and its
608 elementary and high school teachers have
agreed to a new salary pact. The average elemen-
tary teacher salary will be $6,971 and for sec-
ondary teachers, the annual stipend will average
$10,162.
Rec director Alvin Willert reported this week that
the just concluded season was the best ever for the
Exeter and district swimming pool. He said profits
for the season would total some $1,300, almost
doubt that of previous years.
55YEARS AGO
September 17, 1949 - Charles L. Jinks, carrier of
the mails to and from the Hensall Post Office to the
CNR station for the past 15 years has resigned.
Elmer D. Bell has been named chairman of the
South Huron Hospital Association. Secretary is
W.G. Cochrane and treasurer is R.N. Creech.
60YEARS AGO
September 17, 1944 - Two of the oldest business-
men in town are about to retire. They are James H.
Grieve who was a tailor and later operated a
restaurant and photographer Joseph Senior. Their
adventures into business go back to the old days
when coal oil lamps lighted up the main street and
boardwalks fronted the stores.
85YEARS AGO
September 14, 1919 - Mr. James Weekes who for
many years has been conducting a marble works
here with his brother the late W.D. Weekes last
week disposed of the business to Messrs. Walter
Cuningham and Thomas Pryde of London.
One of the largest crowds in many years was in
town Tuesday for an excellent Exeter Fall fair.
Winners in the popular baby show were the chil-
dren shown by Mrs. Joseph Northcott, Mrs. Percy
Dunsford and Mrs. Milton Russell of Hay township;
Mrs. Joseph Green, Exeter north; Mrs. Cecil
Walker, Stephen and Mrs. Alvin Essery, Usborne.
In the fair's harness horse races, Gentry de Forest
won three of six heats. Next came Teddy Gratton
driven by Tom Yearley and Irish Bill owned by
Taylor was third.
1 I OYEARS AGO
September 14, 1894 - Mr. A. Tait of the firm
Murray and Company Foundry made a trip to
Exeter on his wheel Monday last.. He took orders
for plow points and other castings at Grand Bend,
Parkhill and other places enroute. It was a good day
for him as he did work at 12 different places and
covered a distance of over 60 miles.
Owners of cows within the corporation of Exeter
should bear in mind that on and after the 15th of
this month, all cows are liable to be impounded if
not confined from eight o'clock in the evening to six
o'clock the next morning. This is according to
bylaw and will be strictly enforced.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR
NOTICE:
Owing to the lack of interest by musical participants,
and a lot of functions going on at the Legion, the Country
Music Jamborees have been cancelled until at least
January 2005. There was to be a jamboree on the 2nd
Sunday of each month, starting in November and
December.
COMING EVENTS:
Shuffle Board: Wednesday, Sept. 15 at noon at the
Exeter Legion, located at 316 William St. S. Come and
enjoy a pot -luck lunch and have a game of "shuffle"
afterward. For the rest of the season, shuffleboard will
be held Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m.
Legion and non -Legion members are welcome.
Membership fee $15.
Big Brothers Big Sisters South Huron, 3rd Annual
Taste of Huron in Black & White: Sept. 17 at the
Peckerwood Farm, Hensall, 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Call
Big Brothers Big Sisters South Huron 235-3307 for more
information. Cost: $50 per person.
Granton Masonic Fish Fry: Sept. 19 at the Kirkton-
Woodham Community Centre. Contact Jim Harding 225-
2869
Terry Fox Rim: Sept. 19 at McNaughton Park 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Contact Jane Hundey 235-2072.
Exeter Fall Fair: Sept, 24, 25 & 26. Contact Norma
Cockwill 235-1284.
Kirkton United Church BBQ: Sept. 26, Kirkton-
Woodham Community Centre. Contact Agnes Denham
229-6430
Gospel Night in St. Mary's: Presented by Manna! Come
out to see and hear the "Chapels" from Detroit. This
group is usually featured on the Gaither Videos, and also
features a local flutist, Paul Jackson from Stratford, Ont.
and Marilyn Dykeman, St Mary's. This 'feel good' reli-
gious experience is being held at the St Mary's United
Church, Saturday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. For ticket informa-
tion call 519-284-3568 or 271-4092.
Pinelands Resort, Muskoka, Fall Colour Tour: Our
annual fall colour tour will take place on Mon., Tues.,
and Wed., Oct. 4,5 & 6th, at Pinelands Resort, Muskoka.
Pinelands is a beautiful resort on Lake Joseph, and there
will be new things to see. Bobby Orr s new complex
opened Aug. 1, 2003, Algonquin Park, a new museum,
and many more interesting things. The package includes
two nights, five meals, two breakfasts, one lunch, and
two dinners. This will be a very colourful and interesting
tour, Join us and help support the Lucan Area Heritage
Association. Cruise Sell Offs.com Tico Reg. #50007529.
Contact Harry Hardy, Box 249, Lucan, Ont. NOM 2J0.
Phone 227-4887 or Wayne at 227-0444. E-mail
harry@cruiseselloffs.com.
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE GRAND
BEND AREA:
Sept. 14: "Living with Cancer Support Group" starts at
7 p.m. at the Grand Bend Area CHC. Join us for an infor-
mal group discussion, hosted by the Lambton Canadian
Cancer Society the second Tuesday of each month.
Sept. 14: "Walking for Life Program for Diabetics" This
Grand Bend Area CHC walking program is geared for
people with type 1or 2 diabetes and will include moni-
toring your sugars, diabetes information, walking and
gentle exercise, and having fun! Participants receive a
free meter and step counter when they enroll! Space
available for 10 people. Call the Centre at 238-1556 ext.
4 for details.
Sept. 20: "How to Manage your Diabetes" 1-4 p.m.
Grand Bend Area CHC, Meter teaching class Sept. 27,
9:30-12. Call Aileen Knip 238-1556 ext. 4 to register.
Sept. 21: "Home Security Evening" Protect your home
or cottage and yourself! Join Const. Luke George at the
Grand Bend Area CHC at 7 p.m. as he gives you useful
information on how to protect your home or cottage
from damage or theft. Const. George will also discuss
telephone scams and other types of fraud to be on the
look out for. Everyone welcome! Call Cindy Maxfield for
details or to register 238-1556 ext. 6.
FITNESS FOR SENIORS
Senior fitness instructors, Judy Dougall and Susanne
Strang, run a weekly, one-hour exercise workout spon-
sored by Town and Country Support Services. Using
simple weights, golf club tubes and stretch bands, the
participants work on walking, balancing, muscle condi-
tioning, cardiovascular, and stretching exercises. No
appointment is necessary. Those interested can just
show up Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at the Lions Youth
Centre, 125 John St. W. A registration form must be
completed upon arrival. Classes resume Sept. 8 for the
middle-aged or over adult.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP:
The VON Palliative Care Volunteer Program is spon-
soring a bereavement support group. Spend time with
others who are grieving the death of a loved one in this
10 -week facilitated peer support program. This program
starts Sept. 22 and will be held on Wednesdays from 7
to 8:30 p.m. The location for the weekly meetings is at
the Precious Blood Catholic Church, Sanders Street,
Exeter. Contact Kim Winbow VON Consultant 519-235-
2510.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY PALLIATIVE CARE
EDUCATION LEVEL 1 COURSE:
This course is for general information, for persons who
wish to volunteer, PSWs, RPNs and RNs. The dates are
Mondays, Sept. 27 to Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This
training is held at South Huron Hospital, Exeter for five
Mondays for a total of 30 hours. Please register by Sept.
20. Registration fee is $20 payable to
Huron St. W., Exeter, NOM 1S2. For
more information call: VON Palliative
Care Program c/o Karen Lehnen at
519-235-2510. This program is funded
by the Ministry of Health for Long Term
Care.
ALZHEIMER'S COFFEE
BREAK 2004:
Tuesday, Sept. 21 has been designat-
ed National Coffee Break Day across
Canada. The Municipality of South
Huron at the Olde Town Hall Memorial
Square is hosting this event, so please
drop by and enjoy a cup of coffee and
try an assortment of baked goods, etc. The idea is to
have fun, while raising money for your Alzheimer
Society, and to increase awareness about Alzheimer's
Disease. The hours for this important event are from 10
a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Society's toll free number is 1-800-561-5012, the
Web site is www.alzheimerhuron.on.ca, and the e-mail
is critsema@scsinternet.com. If anyone would like to
contact the Society personally please call Cathy Ritsema,
Executive Director, Alzheimer Society of Huron County,
Box 639, 317 Huron Rd., Clinton, Ont., NOM 1LO. Phone:
519-482-1482. Fax: 519-482-8692.
DINING FOR SENIORSWINNER:
The winner for this month's free Dining for Senior's
free meal is Mary Lou Wright from Centralia.
Congratulations Mary Lou and enjoy your meal. Last
month's winner was Bill Dixon from Lucan.
NEWS & EVENTS FOR THE EXETER
LEGION BRANCH 167:
Veterans and wives of veterans, if you have problems
with issues regarding health, pensions, veterans' ser-
vices, etc. please contact: Legion Service Officer Norm
Eveland @ 519-234-6426.
Exeter Legion Auxiliary Bingo: Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Sept. 16 & 30. Mark your calendar for these dates and
help support a local charity.
"Membership" This is a reminder that your 2005
membership starts in September 2004. Fees are $38
until Nov. 30 and $43 starting Dec. 1.
Men's Dart Players Required More men are required
to play darts at the Legion on Wednesday nights at 8
p.m. For more information contact: Bob Reynolds 519-
235-2309.
BBQ Steak Dinner: Exeter Legion Branch 167 is host-
ing a BBQ Steak Dinner at the Legion Hall on Sept. 25
between 5 and 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Tickets $12
and each child under the age of 12, $6. Come and select
an 8 oz strip loin steak and have it cooked the way you
want it. Tickets available to Sept. 20 only. Call the
Branch at 235-2962 for tickets.
LESTWE FORGET:
Victor Sanders:
Victor Sanders was born in Exeter, Ont. on May 24,
1889. He enlisted in the army during the First World
War, and became a Private in the Canadian Medical
Corps, with his regimental service # 644708. His death
occurred on June 27, 1918. He was 29 years of age at
the time. His name appears on the Halifax Memorial in
Nova Scotia.
Victor was the son of Ella Millson (formerly Sanders) of
Lambeth, Ont. and the late William Sanders.
The Halifax Memorial commemorates those men and
women of the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve, the
Canadian Merchant Navy, and merchant seamen from
Newfoundland who died in the First and Second World
Wars. These soldiers have no known grave but the sea.
It also bears the names of men/women of the Canadian
Army stationed in Canada, who have no known grave.
This Memorial was erected by the Commonwealth War
Graves Commission. It was unveiled in November 1967
with a naval ceremony by H.P. MacKeen Lieutenant
Governor of Nova Scotia in the presence of R. Teillet ,
then Minister of Veterans Affairs. The monument is a
great granite Cross of Sacrifice over 12 metres high,
clearly visible to all ships approaching Halifax. The cross
is mounted on a large podium bearing bronze panels,
upon which are inscribed the names of 3,257 Canadian
men and women who were buried at sea, or whose
graves are unknown.
VON OCVP, 24
Vai
Jim Bearss
Next week Sidney Joseph Smith
See PERSPECTIVE page 6