The Times Advocate, 2004-11-17, Page 5Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Exeter Times–Advocate
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Opinion Forum News
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
I OYEARS AGO
Nov. 15, 1994 — In Monday's
Exeter election, Ben
Hoogenboom was named mayor
with a win over challenger
Lossy Fuller. Newcomer Roy
Triebner led the polls for coun-
cil with 1,337 votes. Completing
the six person slate were Robert
Spears, Joe Rider, Wendy Boyle,
Robert Drummond and Thomas
Hughes.
In Grand Bend, Cam Ivey is the new mayor
defeating opponents Ruth Margaret Kennedy and
Lloyd Guillet.
The South Huron Panthers have won the all -
Ontario High School field hockey championship
for the third straight year. Saturday in Kingston
defeating Ottawa's Earl of March Lions 3-1. Jim
Workman is the coach and Brenyn Baynham is
the captain. Goalie Jana Webster allowed only
two goals in the entire tourney. Outscoring the
opposition 16-2 were Danielle Miners with 10
goals, Cara Gardner with four and one each from
Jo Dee Rowe and Kim Farquhar.
20 YEARS AGO
Nov. 16, 1984 — After showing a small deficit
the previous year, Exeter District Co -Operative
bounced back to enjoy a very successful year in
1984 with a net profit of over $77,000.
25 YEARS AGO
Nov. 14, 1979 — The midget girls from SHDHS
won the WOSSA cross country championship.
Team members are Catherine Patterson, Joan
Osgood, Susan McClure, Carla Solomon, Mary
Lou Rundle, Judy Van Oss and Alice Dietrich.
35YEARS AGO
Nov. 17, 1969 — For the first time
Remembrance Day services were held in Exeter
on a day other than Nov. 11. The church service
and laying of wreaths was held on Sunday, Nov.
9 with the annual banquet on the following
Tuesday. A life member of the Exeter branch of
the Canadian Legion Andy Easton took the salute
at the post office.
60YEARS AGO
Nov. 15, 1944 — Exeter council has granted an
additional $150 to the Exeter Library Board. Mr.
Victor Kestle and Miss Laura Jeckell gave facts
and figures showing that it had been impossible
for the board to meet their obligation from the
original grant of $1,050.
All municipalities have reached their objectives
in the seventh Victory Loan drive with an increase
of 119 per cent over the set quota. Stephen West
led the way with a rise of 136.59 per cent and
Exeter was next with a 132.4 per cent increase.
New crop popcorn goes for 19 cents a pound at
Jones and May and at Southcott Bros. you can
buy two cans of sardines for 15 cents.
Mr. George Beavers, son of Mr. and Mrs.
B.W.F. Beavers of Exeter is the owner and man-
ager of a new establishment in Cornwall manu-
facturing tooth brushes.
80 YEARS AGO
Nov. 17, 1924 — The Times -Advocate received
a letter from Lorne W. Brown of New York City,
formerly of Crediton congratulating us on the
amalgamation of the two Exeter papers. Mr.
Brown was in Europe this summer attending the
world Sunday School convention in Glasgow.
85 YEARS AGO
Nov. 16, 1919 — Daylight Saving Time ended
two weeks ago at 1:a.m. on the Sunday and it
cannot be said it was a success. This likely will be
the last of this scheme, both in Canada and the
United States. The trains are now running one
hour later and we hope will continue to do so.
Mr. Andrew Hicks of Centralia won the provin-
cial election for the United Farmers of Ontario
Party for the riding of South Huron.
The Conservative members in Toronto have
agreed to give the UFO a fair chance to make
good in government and will not put up stiff
opposition for "opposition's sake."
General merchants Wilson and Sims advertise
this week that their groceries are fresh, therefore
having no reason for them to cut prices to get rid
of them.
I I OYEARS AGO
Messrs. Smallacombe, Wren and Arnold of
Hensall are now busy getting their dutch sets
ready for shipping. They expect to ship 300 sacks
in good shape and of good quality.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR
Tips for handling telemarketers:
Three little words that work: "Hold on, please..."
Saying this, while putting down your phone and
walking off (instead of hanging up immediately)
would make each telemarketing call so much
more time consuming that boiler room sales
would grind to a halt. Then when you eventually
hear the phone company's "beep, beep, beep"
tone, you know it's time to go back and hang up
your handset, which has efficiently completed its
task.
For sale:
Be a hit at your Christmas party. Carfrey Cann of
Southcott Pines, Grand Bend has a small Santa Claus
suit for sale, Contact Carfey at 238-5677.
Coming events:
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.
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: 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.
Dining for Seniors: 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.
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.
Christmas dinner: The Oddfellows, Rebekahs and
spouses will have their annual Christmas dinner Dec. 3
at 6:30 p.m. at Oddfellows Hall. All brothers and sisters
welcome.
Bus tour to Ikea and Square One: Thursday Nov. 25.
Bus departs Lucan Arena at 8 a.m. Will also pick up in
Exeter if necessary. Shop at Ikea from 10 a.m. to 12:45
p.m. then it's off to Square One, Ontario's largest
mall.Over 350 top name stores, including a food court
and Cineplex Theatre. Return home at 10 p.m. A great
chance to do all your Christmas shopping. Tickets from
Clarke's and Cruiseselloffs. Phone 227-4887 or 227-
0044 in the evenings.
Rev Mark Curtis: Sunday, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. A
Christmas concert! Rev. Mark Curtis"Canada's Singing
priest" at the Exeter United Church, 42 James St.
Experience an absolutely beautiful musical journey of
spiritual nourishment filled with joyous traditional
Christmas music, favourite gospel hymns, show -tunes,
stories and lots of laughter. Tickets in advance avail-
able at United Church office, Bank of Nova Scotia,
MacLean's Home Hardware, Country Flowers and Sew
Fine.
The Story of Christmas: Sunday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Cantata at Caven Presbyterian Church. A dramatic
musical with Scripture reading and costumed choirs of
Caven and Precious Blood churches supplemented by
singers from the surrounding area. Four United
Church choir members are participating: Janice Brock,
Wendi Schwindt, Bill Mickle and Don McCaffrey. A free
will offering will be taken.
London Regional Cancer Program:
"Update on Prevention of Heredity Breast Ovarian
Cancer:" A presentation by Dr. Steven Narod MD,
FRCPC at the Conference Room 3028A/B Cancer
Genetics, London Regional Cancer Program, Victoria
Campus, Westminster Site, 790 Commissioners Road
East London, Ont. N6A 4L6 519-685-8380. Tuesday,
Nov. 23. Dr. Narod is a professor in the Department of
Public Health Sciences at the University of Toronto. He
is the first holder of the Canadian Breast Cancer
Foundation Chair in Breast Cancer Research at the
Centre for Research in Women's Health. Host: Cancer
Genetics Support Group of Canada. All are welcome to
attend.
What's happening in Grand Bend:
Nov. 23: "Port Franks Euchre -a -Rama" 10 a.m.
sharp at the Port Franks Community Centre. Cost is
$5 per person and includes lunch. Everyone wel-
come. Call 243-2297.
Nov. 24: "Huron Country Playhouse Guild
Christmas Wassail," Southcott Pines Clubhouse,
Grand Bend 12:30-2:30 p.m. Guests welcome!
Nov. 29: "Grand Bend horticultural meeting and
pot luck dinner" 6 p.m. reception, 6:30 dinner,
Grand Bend Legion.
Stop Smoking Program will be offered at the
Grand Bend Area CHC in November if enough
interest. Call Cindy Maxfield at 238 -1556 -ext 6.
News from Exeter Library:
CAP is back: The Exeter library is pleased to
announce 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.
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 beverage
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. 2, Dec. 16. As of Dec. 16 bingo may be
cancelled due to lack of attendance.
Meat draw and entertainment: Bill Knapp is the
entertainment for this fun -filled afternoon Nov. 20
from 4-6 p.m. Come for the fellowship and a
chance to win meat at this event at the Legion.
Wanted: Earl Gackstetter is looking for someone
to look after the snow removal at his mother's
place for the winter Her home is on 130 Victoria
St. W., Exeter. Please contact Earl at 235-0107 if
you can help.
Lest we forget:
Frederick Tucker was born in 1873. His name is
engraved on the War Memorial, which stands in front
of the Olde Town Hall and the Exeter Library. His
name appears under "From The Village of Exeter."
Frederick Tucker enlisted in the 161st Huron Battalion
(Canadian Infantry) in Exeter when it was first starting
to mobilize, in the spring of 1916. His service number
was 654107.
The men who enlisted in Exeter were sent on to
Clinton, Ont. They trained until May and then moved
on to Hillcrest Army Camp in London, Ont. Finally
Frederick moved on with the 161st Battalion to Camp
Borden, Ont. where he finished his training.
The Battalion boarded a train and travelled to
Halifax, Nova Scotia before boarding the S.S. Lapland
and sailing out of Halifax harbour Nov. 1, 1916. After
travelling by train to the southern part of England to
Digbate Army Camp, near Shorncliffe, Kent, England,
the Battalion received more training. Due to the fact
that the 161st did not have quite enough men to make
up a full fighting Battalion, they were split into at least
eight other Battalions who needed more reinforce-
ments.
The 161st remained intact for little more than a year.
By the end of 1917, the 5th Division fighting in France
had been split up. The 161st Battalion was absorbed
into the 4th Reserve Battalion and the Battalion sol-
diers went over to France in drafts. Those not already
drafted were transferred to other units. Soldiers from
the 161st went to the 4th, 18th, 43rd and 52nd battal-
ions, the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles and several
machine gun corps. All units were part of the Canadian
Corps.
At this time it does not show that Frederick Tucker
was transferred to any other unit. It could be that he
did not get out of England to fight on the front in
France. Also there is no record of him being wounded
in the First World War. He did not pass away until Oct.
8, 1919, which was after he returned from overseas.
Frederick was 46 years old at the time of his death. He
was buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Ontario. This
would indicate that he could have died from causes
related to his army service. Frederick was the son of
Thomas and Margaret Tucker of Exmouth,
Devonshire, England.
Long Term Care and Critical Illness
Insurance:
In our series of helpful adult information you may
consider the following:
Both critical illness (CI) and long term care (LTC)
insurance products have been developed in the last
few years in response to advances in medical science,
and the subsequent ability of patients to survive illness-
es which were once a death sentence. Accompanying
these advances has been an increase in longevity due
to our better understanding of diet, exercise, and gen-
See PERSPECTIVE page 6
Jim Bearss