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BACK IN TIME
I 0 YEARS AGO
April 12, 1995 - The Exeter
Legion Ladies Auxiliary pee-
wees have won the all -Ontario
"CC" hockey championship. The
manager is Al Keys and Bob
McDonald is the coach. A goal by
Scott Keys with four seconds to
go gave the locals the title over
the Prince Edward County Kings.
This is the first Exeter pee -wee
title since 1973-74.
The first recipient of Lucan's Citizen of the Year
is Beverley Anderson. She is an Early Childhood
Educator and a volunteer with a number of area
groups.
25 YEARS AGO
April 9, 1980 - Officers of the Alpha Pi chapter of
Beta Sigma Phi for this year are president Janice
Brock, vice-president Susan Moore, secretary Ann
Marie Hoffman and treasurer Ann Baynham.
Jack Kinsman received an agricultural Service
diploma Monday for 30 years of service with the
Hensall-South Huron Agricultural Society. Bob
Baker is this year's fair president.
40YEARS AGO
April 12, 1965 - The beginner group of the
Exeter Promenaders were graduated at a special
dance at the local arena Saturday when about 80
dancers from Exeter, Clinton, Seaforth, Centralia
and Stratford joined in the festivities. The gradu-
ates were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hern, Mr. and Mrs.
John Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tilley, Mr. and
Mrs. Jerry MacLean, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Dougall,
Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Youngash and Dr. and Mrs.
Don Ecker.
Dennis Cann, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carman Cann
of Usborne and a SHDHS graduate has been
awarded a studentship of $3,000 by the National
Research Council.
45 YEARS AGO
April 14, 1960 - Motorists coming into Huron
county in any one of 12 highways will soon be
greeted with a "Welcome" sign as the design has
been approved by the agricultural committee of
Huron county council.
Some fancy tap dancing by the students of Mrs.
Russ Broderick and a comical one -act play present-
ed by members of the IOOF and Rebekah Lodges
highlighted the recent variety concert at SHDHS.
50YEARS AGO
April 12, 1955 - Another 100,000 trees will be
planted in the Ausable River Forest in Hay Swamp
this summer.
Close to 1,000 visited the new store of T and T
Flooring during its opening Saturday. The firm has
renovated the store on Main street formerly occu-
pied by Rick's Foodland.
55YEARS AGO
April 13, 1950 - Mr. William J. Heaman, for a
number of years mayor of London and a former
Exeter resident died in London, Monday. He at one
time conducted a hardware business now owned
by A.J. Traquair.
Usborne township council has passed a bylaw
under the Warble Fly Control Act compelling all
cattle within the township to be treated for warble
fly.
Carey B. Joynt of Hensall now studying at Clark
University in Worcester, Mass., has had his fellow-
ship renewed. This is the third year he has won the
award.
60YEARS AGO
April 10, 1945 - At the 18th blood door clinic in
Exeter 195 made donations bringing the total num-
ber to date to 2,135.
Daffodils, violets, crocuses and hyacinths were
picked from local gardens on March 24.
What is believed to be the largest natural gas find
in the area has been struck on the Irvine Devine
farm, west of Dashwood.
80YEARS AGO
April 11, 1925 - The fine frame home of William
Oke of Concession 2 of Usborne has been destroyed
by fire. Neighbours succeeded in saving bedding,
furniture and clothing from the front part of the
house.
The choir of Main Street Church appeared
Sunday for the first time in surplices.
85 YEARS AGO
April 14, 1920 - Owing to overcrowding at the
local public school, parents are requested to send
only those children who are now six years of age.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR
In the great supermarket of life, may the wheels on
your grocery cart all move in the same direction.
Seniors meeting
Exeter Senior Citizens met on April 5th with 62 mem-
bers and friends present. A delicious pot -luck super was
enjoyed and President Shirley Kirk presided for the busi-
ness meeting. Happy Birthday was sung to Mary Horn,
Helen Webber, Orville Webber, Mary Williamson,
Mildred Chalmers, Ruth Insley, Lorraine Alexander and
Audrey McDonald. Bill and Lee Thomas celebrate a
wedding anniversary this month. Members moved to
subscribe to "The Voice" of USCO. We were reminded of
The Hospital Rummage sale and the birthday party in
May at Huronview. A moment of silence was observed
for Hilda Taylor. She was a long time member of the
seniors club. Jim Bearss reported on Senior Activities.
He asked us to keep in mind the loss of downtown stores
and asked for input from the members on this issue.
Trade fair is in June and Jim read "The Old Gas
Station". Shirley Kirk read "30 Reasons To Smile". Olga
Davis was chairperson for the program. 8 members of
the "Riverview Ramblers" entertained us with line
dance routines. Olga told us some jokes and stories and
clogged for us as well. Harvey Smith, Donald
Finkbeiner, Harold Mills and Devon Martene enter-
tained us with great music. Some members enjoyed
dancing to the lively tunes. Door prize winners were
Anna Keller, Richard Hokansson and Lorraine
Alexander. Share The Wealth winners were; Audrey
McDonald, Mary Horn, Lois McFalls, Mary Webber,
Ruth Insley, June Hillen, Airel Wood and Erwin Sillery.
Members are reminded of the 31st Annual Spring Rally
to be held in Stanley Twp. Complex Thursday April 21st.
Tickets are $7.00 in advance. Please let Gerald Dearing
235-0757 or Shirley Kirk 235-0320 know by April 17th
if you are interested in attending. The meeting closed
with "The Seniors Prayer". Next meeting is May 3. All
seniors are welcome.
Town & Country Support Services:
The lucky winner for the monthly draw
of a free dinner at the "Dining for
Seniors" is Audrey Zachar. Enjoy your
meal Audrey.
Soup & Euchre: Riverview Estates
Club House (east of beer store) on
Friday April 15, 2005 12:00 p.m. to 4
p.m. $5 soup and euchre, $3 soup only
or $2 for euchre only. Please sign up in
clubhouse or phone (519) 235-2028.
Prizes and everyone is welcome.
Reminder: Hospital Auxiliary Rummage Sale on April
20, & 21st.
Spring is here! Visit the MacNaughton Morrison Trail
for exercise, admiration of nature, and just being out-
side. Trail amenities include benches, scenic outlooks,
information kiosks, picnic areas and a pedestrian bridge
spanning the Ausable River halfway between
McNaughton Park and Morrison Dam.
Lucan Area Heritage & Donnelly Museum Bus Tour.
Bus pickups In Exeter & Lucan.Contact Harry Hardy,
227-4887 or 227-0444 Box 249, Lucan, NOM 2J0 E-mail
harry@cruiseselloffs.com.
May 11, 2005 Grand River North bus tour, anyone
who has been with Warren, can't wait for his next tour.
Euchreama: The Exeter Senior's are hosting a
Euchreama at the Legion Hall on April 29, 2005. Contact
Jane Dearing for more information, call 235-0757.
Senior Games Euchreama: Mark your calendar for
this important event. April 5, 2005 at Dashwood
Community Centre. Starts at 10:00 a.m. Lunch is pro-
vided and you have a chance at winning a prize.
Proceeds go to Senior Games.
Forget Me Not Dinner & Silent Auction: (Live & Silent).
You are cordially invited to join the Alzheimer Society of
Huron County at the White Carnation in Holmesville on
Saturday April 23, 2005 for the 3rd annual Forget Me
Not Dinner and Auction. Please consider joining the soci-
ety for a fun filled evening of dining, bidding and won-
derful entertainment. Preview of items at 6:00 p.m. and
dinner at 7:00 p.m. Auctioneer: Bob Heywood and
entertainment by the Ladd Trio. To request your ticket
or to donate an item to the auction, please call 482-1482
or 1-800-561-5012.
3rd Annual Trade Fair & Information Expo:
Wednesday, June lst, 2005, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the
Rec. Centre, Exeter. Many new and interesting vendors
are attending. Edward Brill, a young foot and mouth
painter from Mar, Ontario in the Wiarton area will
favour you with his work, and work in progress. A
motorcycle enthusiast, Edward began his career as a
professional moto-cross racer at 18. Three years later in
1983, his career came to a tragic end; at a track in
Jim Bearss
Durham, Ontario, an accident left him paralysed from
the neck down. He spent a year at Lyndhurst Hospital
Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto learning how to cope
with being a quadriplegic and at the same time attend-
ing Western Technological and Community School
where his creative interests were renewed and he
achieved high standings in various art courses. Moving
to Kitchener, he began to study with Mouth Painter
Lawrence Parker, a member of the Mouth and Foot
Painting Artists. In October of 1987, only four years after
the accident, Edward's talent had developed to a degree
that he was able to stage his first exhibition. A prolific
painter, Edward has specialized in realistic landscapes
and floral designs, and recently developed a keen inter-
est in wildlife. In 1989 Edward joined the Association of
Mouth & Foot Painting Artists, which supports him in his
artistic career.
I had the opportunity to look at and appreciate his
great work at an Art in the Park show in Wiarton last
year. I am very pleased that he is coming to the Trade
Fair in June 1st 2005.
Huron, Perth and Middlesex Counties 2005
Senior Games:
Registration forms for the 2005 Senior Games are
available at the Olde Town Hall office. Completed forms
must be returned to the office no less than 2 weeks prior
to the event. (e.g.) Solo by week of April 25th.
The Senior Games is designed for all people aged 55
and older. This is not an Actifest year however, district
winners will participate in the events to be held in
Windsor where the regional games are being hosted.
For more information on how you can get involved in
the many activities planned for seniors in your commu-
nity as well as the senior games, call Bruce Symons 284-
1722, June Hodgson 235-2194, Jim Harrison 524-2210
or Norm Steeper 227-4864.
What's Happening in Grand Bend April 2005
April 19th "Euchre -A -Rama" Port Franks Seniors,
Port Franks Community Centre. 10:00 a.m. sharp. Cost
is $5.00 per person, includes lunch. Contact 243-2297
Guest speaker Martin Quinn, everyone welcome. Call
Marg for more info 243-1121
April 21st "Diabetes Support Group" 11:00 a.m.
Grand Bend Area CHC, Adult Day wing. Everyone wel-
come!
April 25th "Grand Bend Horticultural Society"
Carol Steckle speaks on Container Gardening. 7:30 p.m.
Grand Bend Legion
April 27th "Huron County Playhouse Guild
Luncheon" 12:30 p.m. Colonial Hotel Grand Bend with
speaker Tom Lawson. Guests welcome call Mary Cardiff
at 238-5640.
Exercise & Yoga classes still available! Contact Cindy
at the Grand Bend Area CHC 238-1556 ext.6 if interest-
ed.
Wanted Peer Learning Group members. We are look-
ing for interested individuals that would like to partici-
pate in a peer learning group for seniors. Study groups
would have a range of interests from the Arts to
Zoology. Groups would meet locally in the day -time
hours. Contact John Merkies at 238-8759
Here's our English Language !
We'll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes, but the
plural of ox became oxen not oxes.
One fowl is a goose, but two are called geese, yet the
plural of moose should never be meese.
You may find a lone mouse or a nest full of mice; yet
the plural of house is houses, not hice.
If the plural of man is always called men, why should-
n't the plural of pan be called pen?
If I spoke of my foot and show you my feet, and I give
you a boot, would a pair be called beets?
If one is a tooth and a whole set are teeth, why
shouldn't the plural of booth be called beeth?
Then one may be that, and three would be those, yet
hat in the plural would never be hose, and the plural of
cat is cats, not cose.
We speak of a brother and also of brethren, but
though we say mother, we never say methren.
Then the masculine pronouns are he, his and him, but
imagine the feminine, she, shis and shim.
Some other reasons to be grateful if you grew up
speaking English:
1) The bandage was wound around the wound.
2) The farm was used to produce produce.
3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse
more refuse.
4) We must polish the Polish furniture.
5) He could lead if he would get the lead out.
6) The soldier decided to desert his dessert in
the desert.
7) Since there is no time like the present, he
thought it was time to present the present.
8) At the Army base, a bass was painted on the
head of a bass drum.
See PERSPECTIVE page 6