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Opinion Forum News
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BACK IN TIME
I OYEARS AGO
January 24, 1995 - Local resi-
dent and artist Shirley Perry
recently opened a small gallery of
her work in the tea room of her
daughter's clothing shop, Perry
Originals.
The Crediton Optimist club
elected their new executive
recently. They are president
Barry Southcott, secretary
Rosemary Neeb, treasurer Lorie
Van Valkengoed and director Ed Laksmanis.
20YEARS AGO
January 23, 1985 - The worst winter storm in a
number of years hit the area on the weekend closing
highways for at least two days and stranding
motorists in many locations. About 70 motorists
stranded in Exeter found refuge at the Legion Hall;
oldtimer teams from Exeter, Zurich and Ilderton
playing in Niagara Falls didn't get home until
Tuesday and volleyball teams from Crediton, Byron
and London spent two nights in Lucan. Also, minor
hockey teams from Zurich, Thedford and Mitchell
didn't get out of Hensall until late Monday afternoon.
25 YEARS AGO
January 23, 1980 - The north defeated the south
5-2 Saturday night in the annual Western Junior
"D" all star game. The north team headed by Exeter
Hawks coach Ron Bogart and manager Fred
Mommersteeg included players Ken Varley, Preston
Dearing, Cam Haist and Dave Kinsman. Lucan Irish
performers were Murray Jamieson, John Jongeneel,
Rick Freeman, Jeff Marshall and Paul Medd.
Laurie Prout of Exeter and Bill Scriver of London
placed sixth in the novice dance pairs competition at
the weekend Canadian Figure Skating champi-
onships in Kitchener. There were 16 entries.
Barry Miller of Usborne township has been
named president of the Huron 4-H Leaders
Association.
35 YEARS AGO.
January 26, 1970 - Exeter has a new welfare offi-
cer and he was on the job shortly after being
appointed by council Monday night. Bill Musser
investigated his first case Tuesday morning.
The Big "0" Tile Drain Company established in
1968 has announced plans to more than double its
production facilities this year. The original manufac-
turing plant on Highway 4 near Hensall contained
4,000 square feet and this is being increased to
13,000 square feet.
45 YEARS AGO
January 22 , 1960 - Harry Dougall was re-elected
chairman of the Usborne township area school
board.
55 YEARS AGO
January 24, 1950 - Dr. Hugh Creech, son of Mr.
and Mrs. R.N. Creech has discovered a drug for
retarding cancer at the Institute of Cancer Research
in Philadelphia.
60YEARS AGO
January 25, 1945 - At the Red Cross annual meet-
ing, Mrs. W. Martin reported 420 pounds of jam
along with 480 pounds of honey had been sent to
headquarters. Mrs. R.N. Creech reported the knit-
ting of 1,800 articles as well as 2,020 articles cut
and sewn.
Exeter police chief John Norry had an exciting
experience when he and county constable John
Ferguson took part in a hunt for a 300 pound black
bear which had escaped from the farm of Peer
Baker, north of Zurich. Wounded by one shot the
bear charged to within a few feet of chief Norry
when a second shot laid the wounded animal low. A
pair of bears had been purchased by Mr. Baker as
pets. The second one was also shot at his request.
70 YEARS AGO
January 25, 1935 - Dental surgeon Harvey Cowen
will have his office in Dashwood in the Hartleib
Block the first three days of the week and over the
post office in Zurich the last three days of each
week.
85 YEARS AGO
January 27, 1920 - Harry Beaver of Crediton has
bought the farm owned by James W. Lawson on
Concession 9 of Stephen township and will take pos-
session in March.
At the annual meeting of the Dairymen's
Association of Western Ontario in London last week
Mr. W.G. Medd, proprietor of the Exeter and
Winchelsea Creameries was elected president.
Senior▪ s' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES C0 -ORDINATOR
Adult Skating:
Did you want to exercise and lose weight? Free skat-
ing is available for adults at the South Huron Rec.
Centre, Exeter Tuesdays 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday
and Thursdays 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Dining for Senior's:
Every Tuesday at noon: Come and enjoy a good hot
meal. Take a meal or two meals home and freeze them,
and enjoy it on another day. The lucky January recipient
for a free Town & Country Support Services dinner is
Murray Kellar. Enjoy yourself Murray.
Senior's Exercises:
Want to lose weight! Want to feel good. Come to the
Lions Youth Centre, 125 John Street West at 10:00 a.m.
every Wednesday. The capable instructors want more
people attending. For more information call 236-2833.
Carpet Bowling:
Contact a few of your friends, and come to the Lions
Youth Centre for carpet bowling every Monday and
Friday at 9:00 a.m. More players required.
Solo: If you enjoy playing cards, come to the Lions
Youth Centre on Wednesday's at 1:30 p.m.
Coming Events:
3rd Annual Adults Trade Fair and Information Expo:
will be held at the South Huron Rec. Centre on
Wednesday June 1, 2005.
Exeter Senior's Group's February meeting on
February 1, 2005 at the Exeter Legion. Enjoy a Potluck
supper at 6:00 p.m. with business meeting and enter-
tainment to follow. More members needed.
Shuffleboard! A reminder of shuffleboard starting
again for the winter, held at the Legion Hall. Games are
every Tuesday and Wednesday's at 2:00 p.m. More par-
ticipants welcome. For more information contact Lee
Thomas at 235-3197.
Euchreama: The Exeter Senior's are hosting a
Euchreama at the legion hall on March 25, 2005.
Playing starts at 10:00 a.m. chance to win prizes, and
share the wealth, lunch included with your admission
price.
Contact Jane Dearing for more information 235-0757.
More Euchreama's:
The Town & Country Support Services is sponsoring
Euchreama's at the Betty Carno Building, Clinton ON.
Mark your calendar for the following card playing
dates February 28 and March 28, 2005.
Games start at 10:00 a.m. Chance to win prizes and
lunch included with admission
Bus Trip:
Hiawatha and Point Edward Casino: Monday March
14, 2005. Pickup is at the Exeter Legion at 10:00 a.m.
Return at 6:30 p.m. Call for more information and a seat
reservation to Harvey or Ester Hillman at (519) 235-
1167
BUS TOUR, CRUISE SELL OFFS, LUCAN
Heritage:
Kings of Swing!!!! Guelph Theatre. Matinee, Thursday
February 17, 2005 featuring a musical showcase featur-
ing the music of Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, Harry
James, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, the
Andrews Sisters and others. This is a show -stopping
musical extravaganza with instrumental vocal, group &
solo numbers, plus high steppin & splashy dance num-
bers. Special guest Rudy Mayes. Coach, meal, & theatre
included in your ticket cost. This is a very popular per-
formance, Book early. Harry Hardy, 227-4887, Box
249 Lucan, NOM 2J0. E-mail harry@cruiseselloffs.com.
What's Happening February in Grand Bend
February 2005
Feb. 1st "Alzheimer Caregiver Support" 7:00 p.m.
Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre, Adult Day
room, 69 Main St East. Grand Bend. Call Shirley Phillips
235-1545.
Feb. 4,5,6 "Grand Bend Winter Carnival" The Jokers
Wild! The fun starts on Friday with events such as Youth
dance Friday, Entertainment uptown all weekend!
Parade Sat .11 a.m. Activities planned all day, Snow
sculpturing and much more!
Feb. 4th "Grand Bend Good Food Box orders due
today" Please contact Cindy in regards to changes in the
program 238-1556 ext. 6.
Feb. 8th "Women's Probus Grand Bend and Area
meeting" 9:30 a.m. Grand Bend Legion. Speaker Lynda
Reinhart of London will speak and demonstrate the
technique of rug hooking to the group. Everyone wel-
come!
Feb. 8th "Living with Cancer Support Group" 7:00
p.m. Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre, Adult
Day room, 69 Main St East Grand Bend
Contact Pat Plowright 786-5290
ExeterVilla Snoezelen Room
The Exeter Villa is proud to announce the Grand
Opening of their Snoezelen Room on Friday, January 28,
2005. Snoezelen is a safe, enjoyable and sensory stimu-
lating environment where residents can independently
guide their own leisure experience and relax and
improve their quality of life. The benefits of Snoezelen
include: More effective nursing care due to decreasing
agitation and disruptive behaviours of residents;
Snoezelen provides families the opportunity to experi-
ence interaction and bonds, or in some cases re -bond,
with their loved ones. Also provides a sense of control
for the residents and offers high quality leisure for lower
functioning residents. This project was made possible by
the kind and generous contributions of
community groups, staff, residents,
families and memorial contributions. If
you are interested in learning more or
would like to get involved in this or
other activities please stop by, or call
Kim Caruso at 235-1581.
Health Section:3 Healthy
Habits:
1. Don't Be Too Restrictive —You
may find that completely giving up cer- Jim Bearss
tain foods makes it difficult to stick to a
new meal plan. Don't be too hard on
yourself - being too strict could tempt you to binge and
lead to worse eating habits.
2. Avoid Diet Fads - When it comes to taking off
pounds, there is no better method than eating a healthy
diet. People who successfully keep off the weight they've
lost do so because they eat well every day - not because
they follow the latest diet trend.
3. Make A Lifestyle Change - Losing weight means
changing your habits beyond your targeted weight loss.
A decrease in exercise and an increase in fat intake will
put you right back where you started.
Fast Food Facts: Just ForThe Health Of It
• The quality of a pizza may depend on the type of
flour used to make the crust. It may not contain
"enriched" flour.
• In over 83% of American families, kids make the
decision on which fast food restaurant to go to. The
deciding factor SEEMS TO BE Toy Promotion.
• Over 1.7 million kids under the age of six eat a burg-
er every day in the U.S.
• In some fast food restaurants, "roast beef is not real
beef." It is processed beef with added salt, water and
sodium phosphates.
• There is more sodium in a thick shake than in an
order of French fries, due to the additives.
• The chocolate coating on soft ice creams is a blend
of oils that have a low melting point.
• Chicken fats contain a higher content than most
hamburgers.
• The pure vegetable oils used by many fast food
restaurants for frying may contain high levels of coconut
and palm oils. Both are very high in saturated fat con-
tent.
• A triple cheeseburger contains 983 calories, 576 of
those calories come from fat, and contains over 1200
mg. of sodium.
• When fish is coated and fried it ends up 50% fat in
most cases.
• Multi -grain buns are showing up everywhere and
are an excellent source of fibre.
• Americans eat 10 billion donuts annually.
• For an excellent read on the "Fast Food" subject,
Get "The Fast Food Nation" by Eric Schlosser..
LestWe Forget Dennis J Collins
Dennis J. Collins was born in 1923. His name appears
on the War Memorial, which stands in Memorial Square
in front of the Town Hall and the Exeter Library in
Exeter, Ontario. His name appears under the heading
"1939 -1945." From the Township of Stephen."
After war was declared on September 10th 1939,
Dennis J. Collins decided to join the Canadian Army. He
traveled to the nearest recruiting offices, and enlisted in
the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical
Engineers. At that time he received his regimental ser-
vice number # A/55472. After completing his basic train-
ing, he was shipped overseas to England along with
thousands of Canadian soldiers.
Then again, after arriving in England, he continued
on with his advanced training with the thousands of
Canadian Soldiers, while they were waiting for the "D"
Day invasion to be finalized. After many months of train-
ing, the actual date for the "D" Day invasion was on
June 6, 1944.
The "D" Day invasion consisted of attacking five
beach -heads, which were named from the west to north
east, "Utah", "Omaha", "Gold", "Juno" and "Sword".
The location of these beachheads, were around the
shores of the Baie de la Seine, on the coast of France,
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