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Opinion Forum News
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
I OYEARS AGO
Nov. 9, 1994 — Mary Jane Van
Kesteren of the Lucan Optimists
and Lucan Lions president Rob
Brady recently presented a
cheque for $4,000 to Lucan
Community Centre chairman Bob
Taylor from proceeds of a recent
barbecue sponsored by the two
service clubs.
John Cook, president and chief
executive officer of Dashwood
Industries has confirmed that his firm will be taken
over by Andersen Corp. of Bayport, Minnesota.
Dashwood and Andersen already share a long
standing relationship
20YEARS AGO
Nov. 8, 1984 — One of Exeter's oldest landmarks
toppled to the ground Monday. A tall chimney mark-
ing the location of the Exeter Salt Works came down
at the site of the former industry, just west of the
CNR tracks near the canning factory.
A consumer's report on small business in Exeter
is very optimistic. The 21 participants expect an
overall sales increase of 22 per cent in coming
months.
25 YEARS AGO
Nov. 11, 1979 — The board of directors of
Dashwood Industries have named Michael Shurety
as president and chief executive officer.
Miss Cathy Learn of Carleton Place, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Learn danced at the Ottawa
Highland competition Saturday and won a silver
medal. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Lee Learn and Jean Allen of Exeter.
Special awards were presented to foster parents
Mr. and Mrs. James Wilkinson of RR 3, Exeter and
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kloss of RR 1, Brucefield by
Huron County Family and Children's Services.
Shipka sharpshooter Tom Russell and his dad
Cliff and uncle Earl have returned from a hunting
trip to Wawa where Cliff got the lucky shot and
brought home a moose.
35 YEARS AGO
Nov. 8, 1969 — The strike of both divisions of the
Dunlop Rubber Company at Huron Park is in its
sixth week with little headway being made in negoti-
ations.
40YEARS AGO
Nov. 9, 1964 — Several telephone operators in
the area will complete their duties this weekend as
the "voice with the smile" will be replaced by the
dial tone. Exeter residents will have Lucan, Hensall
and Kirkton exchanges added to their free calling
district.
Mrs. Harold Taylor was named president of the
Women's Auxiliary to South Huron Hospital. She
succeeds Mrs. R.C. Dinney.
45YEARS AGO
Nov. 9, 1959 — Mrs. Melvin Gaiser of Shipka was
crowned Sweetheart of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Friday night during the local chapter's annual Ball
at the Legion Hall.
Arsenic poisoning which killed one cattle beast
this spring was not present in the samples of creek
water taken in September, the Ontario Water
Resources Commission reported to council Monday
night.
55YEARS AGO
Nov. 10, 1949 — A Board of Management was set
up for the Crediton Library consisting of nine mem-
bers with Rev. H. Currie as chairman.
60YEARS AGO
Nov. 10, 1944 — The annual Halloween party
sponsored by the Exeter Lions club was again a huge
success. Some of the costume winners were Ann
Marie Rivers, Jimmy Russell, Trudy Pickard, Gilbert
Dow, Mary Hannigan, Billy Batten, Leo Witmer,
Barbara Wright, Charles Cowen and Bonny Smith.
85 YEARS AGO
Nov. 10, 1919 — With success in the liquor prohi-
bition vote, a Peterborough Member of Parliament is
now going to take prohibition measures against
playing cards and tobacco and also to prevent
women from wearing wings on their hats, thus to
prevent destruction of so many of our wild birds.
I I OYEARS AGO
Nov. 11, 1894 — Exeter merchant R. Pickard is
putting on a special dry goods sale with $25,000
worth of stock going at unbelievable savings on kid
gloves at 75 cents, table linens 19 cents and grey
flannels at 17 cents. Butter and eggs and other pro-
duce will be taken as cash.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR
Testing your knowledge:
What is the percentage of land suitable for farming in
the world? Is it 25 per cent, 42 per cent, three per cent
or 15 per cent? Answer at end of column.
Dining for Seniors:
Last month's winner for a free dinner was Cecil
Pepper. For the month of November the lucky winner
is Harold Stire from Dashwood. Congratulations Harold
and enjoy your meal.
Craft show and sale: Nov. 30 starting at 10 a.m.
and going until meal time and after lunch for a
short time.
Christmas dinner: Dec. 14.
All events are held at the Lions Youth Centre at
125 John St. W. For more information contact Faye
Skinner at 235-0258.
Coming events:
Bake and Craft Sale: Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9
a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Club House at the Riverview
Estates, Exeter. Turn east at the Beer Store and
follow the signs. Baking, crafts, door prizes and
enjoy a coffee and a muffin. Craft tables available
for $5. For more information call Anne Chapman,
235-3439.
Country Bazaar: Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at
Exeter United Church. Held in the lunch and tea-
room. Baking, beef and turkey pies, fancy gift
boxes, crafts, produce etc. Contact: Marion
Kerslake, 235-1155.
Mama Mia: Nov. 24. A good price at only $93.
Includes a scrumptious meal. We are already plan-
ning a pickup in Exeter. Anyone interested can call
June Payette, 519-524-6295.
Yuletide Euchreama: The Lucan Seniors Group is
hosting a Yuletide Euchreama Nov. 25 at 10 a.m.
at the Lucan Community Centre. Lunch is provided
and a chance at share the wealth and winning or
losing prizes.
Euchreama: Plan to attend this fun filled day Nov.
19 at the Club House at the Riverview Estates,
Exeter. Lunch, prizes and share the wealth.
Euchreama: Nov. 26. Come for the fun, food and
a chance for a prize at the event sponsored by the
Seniors Group. Time: 10 a.m. Place: Exeter Legion,
William Street. Contact Ray or June Hodgson, 235-
2194.
Exeter Lioness presents "The Twelve Days of
Christmas:" Daily Christmas cash draws take place
daily Dec. 1-12, 12 p.m. at Stedmans V & S.
Proceeds to community betterment. Tickets avail-
able from any Lioness Member. Contact Lossy
Fuller at 235-1258 for more information.
Branson Christmas Tour: Due to a cancellation
for health reasons Jim Chapman has two seats
available. Nov. 16-23. Call 235-1644 if interested.
Flu Shot: Monday, Nov. 15, at the South Huron
Medical Clinic. Patients of Dr. Chan and Dr.
McLean Times: 1-4 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Contact clin-
ic at 235-3343.
Lucan Heritage::
Sunday. Nov. 21: A self -guided tour of eight deco-
rated (four new and four older) homes will be held
from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tea, coffee and dessert will
be served from 1-5 p.m. at the Red Anglican
Church, Lucan. Come out and support this heritage
fundraiser. Contact Harry Hardy for more informa-
tion: Box 249, Lucan, Ont. NOM 2J0 or phone 227-
4887 or 227-0444. E-mail
harry@cruiseselloffs. com.
What's happening in Grand Bend:
Nov. 10: Grand Bend Area Chamber of
Commerce Annual Dinner Meeting, 6 p.m. cock-
tails, 7 p.m. Dinner with Silent Auction and
Entertainment at Oakwood Inn. Call 238-2001 to
book or donate to auction.
Nov. 10: Managing your Cholesterol: 9 a.m. to 12
p.m. Hensall Health Centre. Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to
12 p.m. at the Grand Bend Area CHC Call Dietitian
Patrica Baker at 238-1556 ext 3 to register. Public
welcome!
Nov. 13: Bazaar at the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Church Grand Bend 10-2 p.m. Lunch available,
knitting, vegetables, bake goods, games for kids,
and much more. Call Nancy for more details at
243-2989. Everyone welcome!
Nov. 16: Port Franks Garden Club Meeting. Make
a Christmas craft with Grace Dekker, 7:30 p.m.
Port Franks Community Centre. Guests and new
members welcome. Info 243-1121.
Nov. 19: Greater Grand Bend Community
Association Meeting, 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal
Office/Council Chambers.
Diabetes Awareness Day:
Date: Nov. 9. Place: Exeter Lions Centre, 125
John St. W. Guest speakers, free flu vaccinations
Time: 1-4 p.m.
News from Exeter Library:
Exeter Library will be closed Nov. 11 to honour
our war dead and the veterans of the wars.
Also a new computer program will replace the
current one at the library. The Unicorn program
will have many exciting features, which will
require time for installation and staff training As a
result the library will be closed Nov. 18, and will
open again Nov. 26. Please be sure to stock up on
your reading material before the 18th.
CAP is back: Exeter library is
pleased to announce that CAP has
returned! Computer and Internet
lessons are now offered free of
charge at Exeter Branch Library.
Tyler Markham will be happy to
assist you with your own personal
tutorial on the computer. The
lessons will be offered until March
2005. Please call the library at 235-
1890 to schedule your appointment
with Tyler.
Exeter Senior Citizens
The group held its Nov. 2 meeting at the Legion.
A bountiful pot luck supper was enjoyed by all at 6
p.m. President Shirley Kirk welcomed all and read
a Remembrance story entitled `Visiting the Holy
Land.'
Celebrating birthdays this month are Olga Davis
and Almira Ford. Anniversary celebrants are
Elwood and Shirley Truemner and Gerald and Lois
McFalls. Stew McLellan introduced `Audable
Awesome.' Glen Lobb, Bill Strong, Graham Bowker
and Richard Rose entertained us with good music
including some barbershop and some humorous
stories.
A short business meeting was held. Jane Dearing
reported on the Seniors Rally held in Seaforth.
June Hodgson reported on the Senior Games and
Olga Davis gave the nominations report. Some new
officers are needed to fill the executive slate for the
upcoming year.
Stew McLellan read 'The Kindergarten Teacher'
and Lois Armstrong read a humorous story, a skit
called `Counting the Eggs' was performed by Lois
Armstrong, Irvine Armstrong, and Olga Davis.
Door prize winners were: Maureen Wood, Chris
Phillips, Marian Dougall, Shirley Kirk and Richard
Hokansson. Share The Wealth winners were: Chris
Phillips, Lynda Hokanssson, Ann Lorento, Elwood
Truemner, Hilda Taylor, Anna Keller, Madeline
Switzer and Sam Skinner The Riverview Ramblers
line dancers entertained us twice during the
evening and Lil McLellan read a Remembrance Day
poem.
Fifty-two seniors were present for the evening.
Next meeting is a Christmas supper catered by the
Exeter Legion Ladies Auxiliary Dec. 7 at 6 p.m.
Meal tickets are $12 and the deadline to purchase
them is Nov. 27. The meeting closed with 'The
Seniors Prayer.'
Legion news and views:
Friday Luncheon: Come and bring your friends to
the Legion Nov. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. You
can have a choice of shepherd's pie or meat loaf.
Lunch includes a roll, coleslaw, veggies and a bev-
erage for $6. For more information contact: Harvey
at 235-1167 or Legion at 235-2962.
Legion Auxiliary Bingo: Thursdays at 7 p.m. Nov.
18, Dec. 16. As of Dec. 16 bingo may be cancelled
due to lack of attendance.
Remembrance Day services:
South Huron District High School: 9 a.m.
Precious Blood School: 9:45 a.m.
Exeter Public School: 11 a.m.
Usborne Central Public School: 11 a.m.
Stephen Central Public School: 1:15 p.m.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School: 11 a.m.
Exeter Villa: 2:30 p.m.
Remembrance Day Dinner: Elizabeth Witmer is
the guest speaker for the Remembrance Day Dinner
to be held at the Legion Nov. 11. Tickets available
from Bart at 235-0949 or The Legion at 235-2962.
Lest we forget:
Why remember:
We must remember. If we do not, the sacrifice of
those 100,000 Canadian lives will be meaningless.
They died for us, for their homes and families and
friends, for a collection of traditions they cherished and
a future they believed in; they died for Canada. The
meaning of their sacrifice rests with our collective
national consciousness; our future is their monument.
Heather Robertson, A Terrible Beauty, The Art of
Canada at War, Toronto, Lorimer, 1977.
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Jim Bearss
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