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BACK IN TIME
I OYEARS AGO
February 1, 1995 -
McGillivray's reeve Wes
Hodgson and clerk Shirley Scott
presented a new map Thursday
evening to a couple of dozen
residents. Old Concession num-
bers and lots are to be replaced
with historical street names
and consecutively numbered
addresses, all part of a county-
wide dispatch system.
The most famous rock band to come out of
Exeter has taken its final bow. UIC, a hard rock-
ing band that got its start in Exeter about 12
years ago gained quite a following in Toronto,
but still came home every now and again for a
local performance. Original members Dave
Robinson, Fred Robinson and Dan Preszcator
were on stage at Lee's Palace in Toronto with
Kevin Kelly and Joey Bacha who joined three
years ago. Lead singer Dave Robinson will be
leaving for extensive world travelling.
20 YEARS AGO
February 5, 1985 - Huron Tractor, Exeter's
John Deere dealership celebrates its 25th
anniversary this week.
25 YEARS AGO
February 1, 1980 - Garnet Hicks has retired as
secretary of the Exeter Agricultural Society after
20 years of service and received a gift at Friday's
annual meeting. At the same time the new execu-
tive was installed. Included are president Norm
Whiting, vice-president Bob Hern, new secretary
Pauline Simmons, ladies president Delores
Shapton and school fair director Margaret
McClure.
Despite the fact it's covered with ice and
snow, Malcolm Alexander "Archie" Gibbs still
wants the beach at Grand Bend. The Parkhill res-
ident has had the village served with a statement
of claim.
40YEARS AGO
February 2, 1965 - Jane Southcott and John
Graham took top honours in the senior public
speaking contest at SHDHS recently.
Three members of the Exeter OPP detachment
with the help of Exeter Constable Lloyd Hodgins
walked off with the trophy at the first annual
police curling bonspiel.
45YEARS AGO
February 3, 1960 - Exeter town council
learned Monday night that the Exeter curling
club has decided to build its own rink and club
house this year.
The Alex Stewart and Sons feed grain mill at
Ailsa Craig was destroyed by fire early Tuesday
morning. Damage was estimated at $265,000.
Construction began Tuesday on the showroom
and office building for Conklin Lumber Co. Ltd.
on Highway 83.
55 YEARS AGO
February 4, 1950 - Janet Kestle of Exeter and
Joanne McCurdy of Centralia received their caps
at Victoria Hospital School of Nursing last
Wednesday.
Mrs. R.E. Pooley was elected president of the
Exeter Red Cross succeeding Mrs. W.E.
Middleton who has held that office for the past
three years.
Mrs. Jack Fulcher was named "Queen of the
Ball" at the sorority dance Friday night.
60YEARS AGO
February 5, 1945 -Harold Holtzmann who is
with the RCNVR broke his ankle at sea and is
now in the Royal Navy Hospital in Bermuda.
70YEARS AGO
February 1, 1935 - Advertising for business in
this newspaper this week are auctioneers Frank
Taylor of Exeter and Arthur Weber of Dashwood.
Specials at Rollie's grocery store in Exeter this
week are a large tin of Angler salmon for 10
cents, bulk peanut butter at two pounds for 25
cents and Brunswick sardine at five cents a tin.
80 YEARS AGO
February 2, 1925 - The 60th annual meeting of
the Zurich Agricultural Society was held in the
Town Hall and the following officers were elect-
ed; president J.P. Rau; vice-president Dr. A.J.
McKinnon; directors E.F. Klopp, J.A. Smith, A.
Reichert, M. Rader, 0. Klopp, J. Decker Jr.,
William Hey, P.J. Haberer and J. Pfaff and secre-
tary A.F. Hess.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR
VON Senior Support Services:
What is your number one New Year's resolution? To
eat healthier and exercise more!
VON is here to help! Hot, nutritious meals are deliv-
ered to your door by a friendly VON Volunteer at lunch
time on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost is
$6.00 per meal, and they include soup and dessert.
Frozen meals are delivered one or two times a month, a
wide variety of entrees, soups and desserts are available
for regular and special diets. These meals are sold in
packages of 7 for $30 or individually for $5.
VON Senior Support Services also has weekly exercise
classes in Ilderton, Lucan, Ailsa Craig, Coldstream, and
Strathroy. These classes are lead by an instructor certi-
fied from the Canadian Centre For Activity and Aging.
Cost per class is $2. "Exercise...a little more, a little
more often."
If you or know of anyone who is interested in these
services, please contact Pam Tweddle or Anita Windsor
at 1-800-561-1555 or 227-4546.
Upcoming Events:
It's time to meet and eat! Starting Thursday,
February 11th 2005, Ailsa Craig and Parkhill areas are
welcome to join VON Senior Support Services Lunch
Bunch. This is a good opportunity to meet new people,
see familiar faces and enjoy a hot meal at the Ailsa Craig
Pinewood Restaurant. Our next Lunch Bunch is April
28th in Parkhill at Kelli's Restaurant. To reserve your
spot please call our office at 1-800-561-1555 or 227-
4546. Pam Tweddle, Co-ordinator, VON Senior Support
Services, North Central Region, 280 Main Street Lucan,
ON NOM 2J0 1-800-561-1555 or 227-4546
tweddlep@von.ca
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 Esther Hillman at (519) 235-
1167.
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 February recipi-
ent for a free Town & Country Support Services dinner
is Bill Chandler. Enjoy yourself Bill.
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.
Euchre
Riverview Estates Club House on February 4, 2005
Time 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Prizes and lunch and everyone
welcome.
Coming Events:
3rd Annual Adults Trade Fair and Information Expo:
will be held at the South Huron Rec. Centre on
Wednesday June 1, 2005. Vendors or groups wishing to
participate in this annual event, please get in touch with
Jim Bearss, Adult Projects Co-ordinator at 235-0310 X
239 or by mail at Box 759 Exeter ON NOM 1S6. Space is
limited. The Fair promises to be even larger this year.
Exeter Senior's Groups' 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. Lunch and a
chance for prizes, Games start at 10:00 a m Chance to
win prizes and lunch included with admission.
Senior Games Euchreama: Mark your calendar for
this important event. April 5, 2005 at Dashwood
Community Centre. Starts at 10:00 a.m., lunch provid-
ed and you have a chance at winning a prize. Proceeds
for Senior Games.
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 instrumen-
tal, vocal, group & solo numbers, plus
high steppin & splashly dance num-
bers. Special guest Rudy Mayes. Coach,
meal, & theatre included in your ticket
cost. This is a very popular perfor-
mance. Book early. Harry Hardy, 227-
4887, Box 249 Lucan, NOM 2J0. E-mail
harry@cruiseselloffs.com.
Casino Rama: Join Great Canadian
Holidays on a tour to Orillia's most exciting attraction —
Casino Rama. Call June Pyette in Goderich at (519) 524-
6295 for information and pricing.
Casino Rama Overnight Special: 2 days February 14-
15, 2005. Includes: Deluxe motorcoach transportation,
accommodation at the Couchiching Inn, 1 Continental
breakfast, visit Cookstown Mall, Buffet at Rama on Day
One, Coin bonus on Day Two. Call June Pyette in
Goderich at (519) 524-6295 for information and pricing.
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 informa-
tion and a seat reservation to Harvey or Ester Hillman at
(519) 235-1167.
What's Happening in Grand Bend Area
February 2005
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.
Feb. 11th "Gourmet Cooking Lessons for Couples"
with chef Barbara. Classes run for three nights Feb. 11,
18 and 25th starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Bend
Area Community Health Centre. Tickets are $180.00 per
couple and includes dinner, wine and recipes. Proceeds
to benefit the Grand Bend Area Health Services
Foundation. Contact Cindy at 238-1556 ext.6.
Feb. llth "Greater Grand Bend Community
Association Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m. Grand Bend
Municipal Office downstairs.
Feb.11,12, 13 "Grand Bend Winter Carnival
Continues". Theme this year is the Joker is Wild. Win a
shopping spree in Grand Bend! Lots of fun for everyone.
Call the Chamber offices at 238-2001 for details or go to
their web www.grandbendtourism.com.
Feb. 17th "Diabetes Support Group" 11:00 a.m. Grand
Bend Area Community Health Centre upstairs.
Feb. 23rd "Huron Country Playhouse Guild luncheon
meeting" 12:30 pm at Catering by Barbara, 12 Ontario
Road South, Grand Bend. Guests welcome. Call Mary
Cardiff 238-5640.
Feb. 24th "Grand Bend Lioness meeting" 7:00 p.m.
Grand Bend Public School, GM Road.
Feb. 28th "Beginner Yoga Classes" start Mondays in
Port Franks 11 a.m., Tuesday in Grand Cove and
Thursday mornings 11:00 a.m. and 7 p.m. in Grand
Bend. Contact Diana at 238-1444 for information. Call
Cindy at 238-1556 ext 6 to register.
Bingo at the Rec: Sunday February 6, 2005 at the
South Huron Rec. Centre. Doors open at 12:00 p.m.
Good prizes.
Health Section:3 more Health Habits:
Walk It Off — Exercise is just as important as a bal-
anced diet for maintaining good health. You can exer-
cise a few minutes at a time throughout the day and
make walking your primary exercise — a simple strategy
that delivers health benefits.
If You Stray, Try To Resume Healthy Habits Quickly —
Everyone veers off their meal plan now and then. The
best way to make things right again without too much
ground is to resume your good eating and exercise
habits as soon as possible.
Keep A Record — Writing down what you eat in a daily
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Jim Bearss
See PERSPECTIVE page 6