The Times Advocate, 2004-10-06, Page 5Wednesday, October 6, 2004
Exeter Times—Advocate
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Opinion Forum News
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
Fair Ambassador
Youmans.
A $4,000 donation has been made by the Huron
Fish and Game Conservation Club to the Ausable
Bayfield Conservation Authority for the maintenance
and upkeep of the Bannockburn Conservation Area.
20YEARS AGO
October 3, 1984 — Five Exeter residents were
thrilled to see Queen Elizabeth in person in
Brantford, Monday. They were Joanne Wareham,
daughters Suzanne, Jenny and Lisa and Julia
Tieman.
25YEARS AGO.
October 4, 1979 — Jack Small is pleased to
announce the appointment of Mr. Doug Ellison as
an outside representative for "It's a Small World
Travel". Ellison will be managing a Small World
Branch planned for Exeter in 1980.
James Murphy who started live theatre at the
Huron Country Playhouse in 1972 is moving on. He
and wife Barbara and son Nevin are moving to
Toronto where he hopes to find a position as a
director. He is leaving the area because, "I had very
little time for directing, I was burdened with admin-
istration."
35 YEARS AGO
October 2, 1969 — After a previous refusal,
Exeter council has approved a building permit to
allow the owners of Les Pines Motel to erect a dining
and cocktail lounge.
Benson Tuckey who has served over 30 years as a
director of the Exeter Fall Fair has received a plaque
from 1969 fair chairman Harry Hern.
40YEARS AGO
October 6, 1964 — Improved mail service for the
Exeter area began this week providing earlier
arrival of mail and later outlet to assure next day
delivery throughout Western Ontario. Two early
morning trucks will bring mail from London.
Mr. Peter Lewis, son of Rev. and Mrs. S.E. Lewis
of Exeter has been approved as a candidate for the
ministry and will be officially received at the next
meeting of the Huron Presbytery of the United
Church of Canada.
45 YEARS AGO
October 5, 1959 — A sister and brother led the
prize winners in the school children's competition at
the Zurich Fall Fair last week. Donna and Larry
Kipper placed first and second in scoring the highest
number of points.
Exeter Dairy Ltd. can now pasteurize and bottle
milk. The local plant recently installed new short -
time pasteurization equipment which will make it
the most modern dairy in Western Ontario.
The first rural central school in the area will be
officially opened Friday night. George Pearson will
be the guest speaker at the opening of McGillivray
Township Central School at West McGillivray.
55 YEARS AGO
October 6, 1949 — The Sweitzer Lanes, owned
and operated by Mr. and Mrs. William Sweitzer
have been sold to Rene Francois of Tillsonburg.
William Ellerington returned home last week after
a trip to the west going as far as Calgary where he
purchased 350 head of feeder cattle.
80YEARS AGO
October 4, 1924 — Mr. Arthur Jones of Hensall
has purchased the Massey -Harris repairs in connec-
tion with Mr. B.M. Francis' business.
The bylaw proposing to spend $7,000 for an addi-
tion to the Exeter school was voted down on
Monday by ratepayers.
W.J. Beer has on display a fine built neutrodine
radio set built by Rev. G.M. Chidley of Thames
Road.
I I OYEARS AGO
September 27, 1894 — Messrs. James Bissett,
George Vosper and Abe Bagshaw started out one
day last week for a day's sport. Before returning
they succeeded in bagging 29 black squirrels and
two grey ones.
I OYEARS AGO
October 5, 1994 — Exeter town
council now has full responsibility
for the Old Town Hall. Acting on a
request from the Exeter and
District Heritage Foundation,
council agreed to accept responsi-
bility for the 106 -year old building
from the foundation, which had
previously overseen its upkeep.
Michelle Ducharme was the
winner of the 1994 Exeter Fall
competition. Runnerup was Karey
Senior▪ s' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR
How much do we spend on food?
How much disposable income does the average
Canadian household spend on food in a single year? 25
per cent, 20 per cent, 15 per cent, 10 per cent or five per
cent? The answer is at the end of the column.
COMING EVENTS:
Shuffle Board: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2 – 4
p.m. at the Legion, William Street in Exeter. Legion and
non -Legion members are welcome. For more informa-
tion, contact Lee Thomas 235-3197.
Duplicate Bridge: Come and enjoy yourself at the
Exeter Legion, William Street. New members and recent
players welcome. Contact John Britnell 235-1639.
Retirement Tea for Helen Hodgins: Saturday, Oct. 9, 2
- 4 p.m. at the Exeter Library. Come and offer Helen the
best on her retirement and have a cup of tea. Everyone
welcome.
Caven Presbyterian Church Bazaar: Get your
Christmas shopping done early. Saturday, Oct. 16, 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Helen Toornstra at: 262-2238.
Rummage Sale: The South Huron Hospital Auxiliary
Fall Rummage Sale is coming up, so it's time to clean
out those closets. Have your `stuf ready for a town wide
pickup Oct. 20. The sale is at the Rec. Centre
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 6 – 9 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 21
9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. with the auction at 10:30 a.m. For
volunteering or more information, contact Vera
Armstrong at 235-0780.
Euchreama: Friday, Oct. 22, the Exeter United Senior
Citizens are hosting a euchreama at 10 a.m. This event
will be held at the (non-smoking) Exeter Legion on
William Street. Cost for the day is $5. Lunch is provided.
Prizes and Share the Wealth.
Euchreama: will be held Oct. 25 at the Betty Canino
Memorial Centre in Clinton at 10 a.m. Lunch is included
in the cost. Sponsored by Town and Country Support
Services. Call 482-9264 or 235-0258 for more informa-
tion.
Solo: Lions Youth Centre, 125 John St. W., every
Wednesday starting at 1:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
COMING EVENTS INTHE GRAND BEND
AREA:
Oct. 9-10: "Grand Bend's Annual Farmer's Market" 8
- 5 p.m. No charge to vendors. Set up in the municipal
parking lot beside Finnegan's.
Oct. 12: "Living with Cancer Support Group" 7 p.m.
Grand Bend Area CHC, adult day room, 69 Main St. E.,
Grand Bend. Call Pat at 786-5290.
Oct. 16-17: "Lambton Heritage Museum Fall Colour
and Craft Festival" 10-5 p.m. Two locations: Lambton
Heritage Museum and Thedford arena.
Oct. 18: "Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Class in Grand
Bend" This low impact aerobic program combines
stretching, exercises and strength work to music.
Program runs Mondays and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m.
in the community room. Call Cindy to register: 238-1556
ext 6. You will need comfortable clothes, running shoes
and a mat.
Oct. 18: "Yoga classes" begin Mondays from 11 a.m.
to 12 p.m. at the Port Franks Community Centre, and
Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. at the
Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre. Call 238-
1556 ext. 6 for details and to register. Please wear com-
fortable clothes, and bring a mat.
Oct. 19: "Healthy Lifestyle Exercise in Hensall" This
program includes low impact aerobics, stretching and
strength work. Classes are Tuesday mornings from 10-
11 a.m. and Thursday nights from 7-8 p.m. for 8 weeks
at the Hensall United Church. Call 262-3140 to register.
Sponsored by the Grand Bend and Hensall Health
Centres and Take Heart Huron. Mat and running shoes
needed.
"The Rev's Dilemma!" An original musical comedy in
one act at Huron Country Playhouse II. Dessert Theatre.
Oct. 22-23 at 8 p.m. Oct. 24 matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets
available at Tender Spot and Sobeys in Grand Bend, or
call 238-8912 to order. A Fundraiser for the Grand Bend
United Church. Produced, directed and acted by local
talent.
COMMUNITY CARE ACCESS CENTRES
(HURON AND PERTH COUNTIES)
It starts with you; often your first contact with the
CCAC will be while you or someone you care about is in
hospital. Or, a family doctor or other health care profes-
sional may suggest you contact the CCAC, or you may
contact them yourself directly if you think you need
some help. A CCAC case manger will meet with you to
assess your needs and discuss the services available. He
or she will:
• Let you know about services in your community;
• Help plan and arrange the CCAC-managed services
you need (If you are eligible for CCAC services, they will
be provided at no cost.)
• Link you with other community services, such as
support groups and private health care services.
If you or your loved one can live safely at home, a
CCAC case manager can also help you find a place to
live in a long-term care facility.
You and your family are important members of the
care team, working together with your case manager,
your family doctor, and other professionals to develop
and implement a plan of care.
Providing a continuum of care. Today, more and more
health services can be delivered at home, without long
stays in the hospital. The CCACs of Huron and Perth
counties are an important component
of our health care systems, ensuring
you get the care you need, when and
where you need it. The CCAC's job is to
connect you with the information and
community services you need. The
Community Care Access Centre can
help you connect with community sup-
port organizations, day programs,
homemaking and personal support ser-
vices, nursing services, nutrition coun-
selling, occupational therapy, physio-
therapy, social work, speech therapy,
supportive housing, support groups
and long term care facilities.
The CCACs have contracts with local care providers,
who are selected for their highly trained staff and excep-
tional standards of quality. If you are assessed as need-
ing one or more of these services, your case manager
will co-ordinate it.
At its best, community care is a team effort, involving
you, your family and friends, your family doctor, your
CCAC case manager and other health care professionals
and helpers.
In Huron County, call 519-527-0000 or 1-800-267-
0535.
LEGION NEWSANDVIEWS:
Luncheon: Friday, Oct. 15. Plan to attend this Legion
Luncheon. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. until 2
p.m. Cost: $6 per person. Lunch includes soup, sand-
wich, dessert, and coffee.
"Membership:" This is a reminder that your 2005
membership starts in September 2004. Fees are $38
until Nov. 30 and $43 starting Dec. 1.
Legion Auxiliary Bingo: Thursdays at 7 p.m. Oct. 14,
Oct. 28, Nov. 18, Dec. 16. As of Dec. 16 bingo will be
cancelled due to lack of attendance.
LESTWE FORGET:
Arthur Sidney King
Arthur Sidney King was born in 1920 in Sheffield,
England. He was the son of the late John Joseph King,
who died in 1924 as a result of wounds received while in
the Service during the First World War, serving with the
Sherwood Foresters, Notts and Derry.
Arthur and his mother came to Canada in 1929, where
his mother later married Kenneth Foley, who has since
died. They resided on the fourth concession of Usborne
Township, moving to Kirkton in 1941. He attended pub-
lic school in Usborne Township, and when he finished
school, he farmed for a time before he decided to join
the army. He enlisted with the Perth Regiment in
September 1939, which was when the war was
declared. He trained in Niagara Falls, then was posted
to Hamilton for a time, and then on to Camp Borden. He
finished his training at Camp Borden. Private King was
posted at Stratford before being shipped overseas to
England. After he arrived in England, he transferred
into the Saskatoon Light Infantry (MG) R.C.I.C.
Arthur had been overseas for three years, when his
mother, Mrs. Edith Foley of R R 1, Kirkton, received
word her son had been killed in action Oct. 23, 1943. He
was one of the Canadian soldiers who was fighting up
the east side of Italy, then on to the Battle of Ortona. He
was buried in the Moro River Canadian War Cemetery,
which is close to Ortona. He was 23 years of age when
he was killed.
On Sept. 3, 1943, the Allies had invaded the Italian
mainland, the invasion coinciding with the armistice
made with the Italians, who re-entered the War on the
Allies' front. Allied objectives were to draw the German
troops from the Russian front and more particularly
from France, where an offensive was planned for the
following year. Progress through Italy was rapid despite
stiff resistance. By the end of October, the Allies were
facing the German winter defensive position known as
the Gustav Line, which stretched from the Garigliano
River on the west to the Sangro in the east. The Allied
Forces fought their way up the Adriatic, and took the
Sangro river positions by Nov. 30. The 1st Canadian
Division went on to cross the Moro River Dec. 6 against
stiff opposition, and took Ortona Dec. 28 after a week of
bitter street fighting.
As previously mentioned, Private Arthur Sydney King
#A/11526 Saskatoon Light Infantry died at the age of 23
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Jim Bearss
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