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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-02-16, Page 5Wednesday, February 16, 2005 Exeter Times—Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME I OYEARS AGO February 17, 1995 - At its recent monthly meeting, the South Huron Rec Centre board agreed to increase some of its rates, as it does annually and ice rental in prime time in 1995 will now be $80, up from $78 an hour. Named Queen of the 25th edi- tion of the Kirkton Winter Carnival was Andrea French. Runner-up was Angie Luckhart. Last year's winner was Carolyn Bryan. 20YEARS AGO February 13, 1985 - More than 100 Exeter resi- dents attended Thursday's meeting to discuss changes in the town's official plan. Most appeared to be there to register their concern over proposals to extend the commercial zoning to the entire Main Street as well as the west side of Andrew Street and the east side of William. Arnold and Marion Cann of RR 3, Exeter are glad to be home after attending their son's wedding in Australia. They encountered fires in the Victoria area where they were staying, hurricanes in Fiji and a fire in their Los Angeles hotel. 25 YEARS AGO February 13, 1980 - The 1980 Exeter Lions club seventh annual Sportsmen's Dinner was the best ever Chairman George Godbolt says profits will be $5,500. The top speakers were former NHL referee Red Storey and former New York Yankee great Bobby Richardson. Christine Easterbrook of RR 3, Exeter represented all crippled children as Tammy. A fire early Friday morning destroyed a barn owned by Frank Verberne of RR 1, Woodham, five miles east of Exeter. Damage including the loss of 800 pigs was set at about $200,000. 35YEARS AGO. February 15,1970 - The first-ever Hensall winter carnival was a huge success on the weekend and Miss Diane Cleave representing Boise Canada was named Carnival Queen Friday night. A Prices Slashed Again sale is advertised this week by Larry Snider Motors. A 1967 Parisiene is selling for $1,850 and a 1965 Corvair is going for $650. 50YEARS AGO February 20, 1955 - Drainage of Lake Smith into the Ausable river was completed this week, Dr. L.C. Haigmeir of near Grand Bend said Wednesday. The area, about 1,500 acres will be reclaimed and put into cultivation. 55YEARS AGO February 17, 1950 - A new electric organ was dedicated at Crediton United Church Sunday morn- ing in honour of the men who served in World War II. Students and staff of the new Exeter High School had their first meal in the new cafeteria when 180 persons were served Friday noon. The meal cost 25 cents. 60YEARS AGO February 16, 1945 - The forecast of the weather for the past week can be summed up as follows: First it rained, then it blew, Then it friz, then it snew, Then `twas a shower of rain, Then it friz and snew again. 70YEARS AGO February 18, 1935 - Lindenfield's Hardware's specials this week include double boilers at 59 cents, dippers at 18 cents and granite pails for 39 cents. "Say it with Flowers" from florist Gloria Cann in Exeter at phone 150. 80YEARS AGO February 14, 1925 - Sylvester B. Taylor of Richmond, Quebec has purchased the jewellery business of Mr. S. Fitton. 85 YEARS AGO February 17, 1920 - At a meeting of Exeter municipal council it was moved by councillors Ward and Penhale that authority be given to the Public Utilities Commission to purchase and install a hydro pump for the purpose of pumping water for the water works system. Mr. Harper Rivers of Exeter has rented a butcher shop in London and takes possession on March 1. I I OYEARS AGO February 16, 1895 - At the Kippen sparrow match held recently almost 2,000 sparrows were killed. Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss ADULT ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR Adult Skating Adult Skating: South Huron Rec Centre, Exeter Tuesdays 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday and Thursdays 10 to 11 a.m. Dining for Seniors: Every Tuesday at noon. Latest winner is Mildred Chalmers. Seniors' Exercises: Come to the Lions Youth Centre, 125 John Street West at 10 a.m. every Wednesday. Shuffleboard! Held at the Legion Hall. Games are every Tuesday and Wednesday at 2 p.m. Coming Events Third Annual Adults Trade Fair and Information Expo: South Huron Seniors Group will be holding its 3rd Annual Trade Fair and Information Expo at the South Huron Rec. Centre on Wed., June 1. Vendors or groups wishing to participate in this annual event, please get in touch with Jim Bearss, Adult Projects Coordinator at 235-0310 x 239 or by mail to Box 759 Exeter ON NOM 1S6. Space is limited. The Fair promises to be even larger this year. There are plans being made to have an Art Show and Sale and a Quilt Show and Sale. If you are an artist or a quilt designer or know of anyone involved with these crafts, please contact Donna Clarke at (519) 228-6800. Euchreama: The Exeter Seniors are hosting a Euchreama at the Legion Hall on Feb. 25 and April 29. Playing starts at 10 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: The Town & Country Support Services is sponsoring Euchreama's at the Betty Cardno Building, Clinton ON. Mark your calendar for the following card playing dates Feb. 28 and March 28. Lunch and a chance for prizes. Games start at 10 a.m. Lucan Shamrock Euchreama: The Lucan Seniors are sponsoring this yearly Irish Shamrock Euchreama, on March 17. Will be held at the Lucan Community Centre commencing at 10 a.m. Lunch provided and you have a chance for prizes. Win from the Leprechaun's Pot. Sorry Ruth: RE The Lucan Shamrock Euchreama the contact person is Ruth Hill, not Irene Hill. Sorry Ruth, I must have been thinking of buying a dress. Anne is Back: Ann Wernham, who has helped with obtaining volunteers to help make the first and second Annual Trade Fairs and Information Expo run efficiently, has agreed to help again. Thanks Ann. Senior Games Euchreama: Mark your calendar for this important event. April 5 at Dashwood Community Centre. Starts at 10 a.m., lunch provid- ed and you have a chance at winning a prize. Proceeds for Senior Games. Bus Trip: Hiawatha and Point Edward Casino: Mon., March 14. Pickup is at the Exeter Legion at 10 a.m. Return at 6:30 p.m. Call for more informa- tion and a seat reservation to Harvey or Esther Hillman at (519) 235-1167. Old Tyme Music: organized by Tom Melady every Tuesday afternoon at Seaforth Community Centre. Doors open at 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Musicians and dancers welcome. Free-will offering and proceeds go to Food Bank. So grab your fiddle and your part- ner and get out of the house and enjoy yourself. Tom entertained us two years ago at the 1st Annual Trade Fair. What's Happening at Grand Bend Area February 2005 Feb. 17: "Diabetes Support Group" 11 a.m. Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre upstairs. Feb. 23: "Huron Country Playhouse Guild lun- cheon meeting" 12:30 p.m. at Catering by Barbara, 12 Ontario Road South, Grand Bend. Guests wel- come call Mary Cardiff 238-5640. Feb. 28: "Beginner Yoga Classes" start Mondays in Port Franks 11 a.m., Tuesday in Grand Cove and Thursday mornings 11 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. Me And My Forgetter My forgetter's getting better But my rememberer is broke To you that may seem funny But to me it's not a joke For when I'm "here" I'm wondering If I really should be "there" And when I try to think it through I haven't got a prayer! At times I walk into a room, Say what am I here for? I wrack my brain but all in vain A zero is my score. At times I put something away Where it is safe, but gee! The person it is safe from Is generally me! When shopping I may see someone, Say "Hi" and have a chat. Then when the person walks away I ask myself, "Who was that?" Yes my forgetter's getting better While my rememberer is broke And it is driving me plumb crazy And it isn't any joke. Contributed by Ruth Haist Big Brothers Big Sisters South Huron Exeter - Big Brothers Big Sisters, South Huron's Bowl For Kids Beach Party Daze is coming to Lucan and Zurich on Feb. 27 and March 6, An old favourite with a new twist. Escape the crazy winter weather by collecting pledges; team and dress up in your beach wear to join Big Brothers Big Sisters, South Huron Bowl For Kids Beach Party Daze. Big Brothers Big Sisters, South Huron currently have 25 children on the waiting list; you can help by seeking pledges from sponsors and bowl a game. Friendly competition is strongly encouraged -whoever raises the most dollars will be greatly rewarded with prizes, helping chil- dren in South Huron and above all bragging rights! If you are unable to bowl or pledge please consider making a donation to our agency. For more info or pledge sheets call the office at 235-3307 or visit www.shbbbs.on.ca. Thanks to your help last year $18,000 was raised! Big Brothers Big Sisters South Huron 25th annual Bowl For Kids goal is $25,000. Bowl For Kids is the most important fundraiser for this agency. This year's Bowl for Kids will be at Lucan - Lucan Lanes Feb. 27; Zurich - Town & Country March 6. Corporate and school times are also avail- able from Feb. 21 to March 6. Background info The purpose of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron is to provide a safe forum where children in need can form meaningful, positive relationships with caring adults, in order to foster their personal development. As a member agency of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (BBBSC), and Huron United Way, we assist our volunteers in building friend- ships, which provides guidance and encouragement to the children they support. The magic happens as these volunteers share their time and interests with a child. People Andy Dixon's Tree Planting Done: Trees live on long after those who planted them., and thousands of trees planted by Andrew Dixon will be living memorials to the energy and curiosity that fueled him long after most people have settled into retirement. Andrew, subject of numerous articles in The Rural Voice over the past two decades, died in an Ailsa Craig Nursing Home at the age of 95. Well into his 90s, Andy was still planting trees in 1998 when an agro-forestry tour of his tree plantations was con- ducted and he drove a tractor pulling the wagon on which the visitors rode. Andy pioneered work in agro-forestry, growing hardwood trees in a managed system to maximize growth. After his retirement from more than 30 years of teaching, the last 18 years in Exeter at the Exeter & District High School. Andy specialized in Agriculture and Agriculture Science. As a teacher, in memory his picture is hung on the wall at the high school. He applied the same techniques in his Centralia area apple orchard to growing trees to hardwood production. He had planted his first 1,000 walnuts as part of a 3000 tree shelterbelt for his orchard in 1939. The trees took so long to grow that he felt there had to be a way to promote faster growth. He eventually settled on growing trees among corn and other crops to shade their roots until they were able to establish themselves and provide their own shade. He kept experimenting with different trees and different ways of speeding up growth, eventually buying a second farm for his experi- See PERSPECTIVE page 6 Jim Bearss