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Opinion Forum News
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
I 0 YEARS AGO
April 30, 1995 - The recent
win of the OMHA pee wee "DD"
championship ended a very suc-
cessful year for the Lucan pee
wees. The captains are Lester
Arts, Brent Bannerman and Tim
Shipley, Reg Crawford is the
manager and coaches are Ken
Freeman and Wayne Hall.
The Exeter Lions have suc-
ceeded in their request to get tax
relief on the Scout Hall located on John Street west.
Jim Workman of Exeter won the $1,000 prize at
the recent Exeter Optimist Home and Garden Show.
He received the cheque from Optimists Peter
Hrudka, Doug Ellison and Mark Heimrich.
Town council Tuesday night approved the site
plan from Tim Hortons Donuts for development at
153 Main Street.
20YEARS AGO
May 1, 1985 - Two suspects were arrested in
Hamilton Saturday one day after robbing the
Hensall branch of the Bank of Montreal.
25 YEARS AGO
May 5, 1980 - Only six veterans of World War I
were able to attend the 50th anniversary of the R.E.
Pooley branch of the Exeter Legion. They were Reg
Knight, Norm Norry, George Inglis, Joe White, Ted
Pooley and Sylvanus Cann.
40YEARS AGO
May 2, 1965 - Don Gratton, a former Grand Bend
resident has returned to Exeter to establish a dental
practice. Dr. Gratton opened his practice Monday in
the same building as Dr. Harvey Cowen at 346
Main Street. Each dentist will maintain a separate
practice, although they will share some of the facili-
ties.
45 YEARS AGO
April 30, 1980 - Miss Marilyn Strang, a student at
MacDonald Hall in Guelph is holidaying at her
home having completed her year.
Exeter has been designated as a planning area by
Hon. W.M. Mickle, minister of planning and devel-
opment it was announced this week.
Mrs. Fred Revington of Lucan will join the staff of
Exeter public school in September. She was
engaged by the board to fill the vacancy left by the
resignation of Mrs. Ronald Heimrich last December.
Miss Alice Claypole, superintendent at South
Huron Hospital was elected to the executive of
District No. 2 of Regional Hospital Council at its
recent annual meeting.
55 YEARS AGO
April 30, 1950 - John P. Metras, coach of the
UWO Western Mustangs was on hand to see the
Exeter Maroons Junior "B" winners of the Ontario
Basketball Association title receive their trophies at
an Exeter Kinsmen Club banquet.
Peter Fraser who graduates this year from the
University of Western Ontario will go to the
University of Wisconsin as a teaching assistant in
the department of physics this fall.
Miss Laurene Zurbrigg has accepted a position on
the staff of VON of Hamilton for the summer
months.
The Exeter Lions club has donated $50 to the
Manitoba Flood Relief Fund.
60YEARS AGO
May 3, 1945 - Mr. R.E. Pooley of Winchelsea has
purchased a home and several acres of land from
Mr. Charles Godbolt. Mr. Pooley gets possession in
the fall and will go extensively into turkeys.
80YEARS AGO
April 30, 1925 - Early Wednesday morning, Mr.
Thomas Kestle of Sharon discovered that his road
driver had disappeared together with harness, cart
and overcoat. He and his brother started out to
locate his property and after an exciting chase, with
the help of Detective Westcott of Exeter, found their
man five miles below Clandeboye in the act of sell-
ing off the horse. He was brought before Magistrate
Gregory and committed to Goderich for trial. He
was sentenced to three years in Kingston
Penitentiary.
85 YEARS AGO
May 2, 1920 - Elgin Rowcliffe has been named
president and W.H. Shapton secretary of the Junior
Farmers Improvement Association.
I I OYEARS AGO
May 2, 1895 - Better times will soon follow as
wheat is now 65 cents a bushel at the Dashwood
Mill. Horses and cattle are in good demand.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
Adult Activities Co-ordinator
Third Annual Trade Fair and Information Expo:
Please mark your calendar/daytimer for Wednesday,
June 1, 2005. 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the South Huron
Rec. Centre, Exeter. Many new and interesting vendors
are attending this year. Come for the fun, good food
and fellowship. Pleasing entertainment and education-
al demonstrations will be provided as well as good
door prizes.
The Animal House Dinner Auction: for the Huron
SPCA Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Animal Shelter. Held on June 17, 2005 at the South
Huron Rec. Centre. 5:30 p.m. Silent Auction begins
Cash bar opens and dinner is at 7:15 p.m. Ticket loca-
tions in Exeter are Exeter Animal Hospital, Gaiser
Kneale Insurance and Tuckers and Company. One of
the goals of the SPCA is to provide love, comfort and
humane treatment to lost and abandoned animals until
they can be adopted into a suitable home.
Bluewater Shrine Golf Tournament: Will be held at
the Ironwood Golf Course near Exeter on Wednesday,
June 1, 2005. Golfing starts at 10:30 a.m. from Hole #1
and #10 at 8 -minute intervals. Golf cart is included.
For more information, contact Don Dawe at 235-3281.
Chicken BBQ Caven Presbyterian Church, Exeter on
Friday, May 13. Time 5-7 p.m. at South Huron
Recreation Centre. Tickets available from the church
office 235-2784 or Laurie at 235-2326.
Caven Presbyterian Church Yard Sale and Bake Sale:
Will be held on Saturday, June 4, 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The church address is 68 Main St., S., Exeter.
New Arc Angels Thrift Shop at Arc Industries,
Dashwood on Friday May 6, 2005. Time of the opening
and ribbon cutting is 12 noon. Dignitaries will be in
attendance and refreshments will be served. All pro-
ceeds from the store go back to the clients. Plan to
attend this event.
Centralia United Church Breakfast: Come for this all -
you -can -eat breakfast at the Centralia
United Church on Saturday May 14,
2005. Hours are from 7:30 to 10:30
a.m. For more information contact
Dave Elliott, Centralia.
Centralia United Church Yard and
Bake Sale: Come early on Saturday
June 11, 2005. You may be lucky and
find an article you will want to take to
the Antique Road Show at this well-
planned yard sale. The interesting
baked goods at the sale will beckon
you to take some goodies home. For
more information contact Dave Elliott, Centralia.
Senior Game Entry Forms: You still have time to pick
up an entry form for some senior games. Forms can be
picked up at the Municipal Office, Exeter. For more
info contact June Hodson at 235-2194.
Rubber Duck Race: $1000 first prize winner: Exeter
Lions and Exeter Junior "D" Hawks on May 14, 2005
at 11 a.m. Race starts at the MacNaughton Dam on the
Ausable River from Lions Park to Elliott Park, Exeter.
Tickets available at Stedman's Exeter.
BX93 Video Dance: Saturday, May 14 hours are 9
p.m. to 1 a.m. at the South Huron Rec. Centre, Exeter
Ontario. Tickets for sale in advance or at the door. A
few tickets are still available. Sponsors of this evening
for fun is the Centralia/Huron Park Lions. For more
information call 235-1167 or 235-4065.
`Pennsylvania Dutch Country': Contact Marion Foster
at (519) 229-8718 kirkfost@quadro.net for more infor-
mation on this very interesting trip on October 3 to
October 6. Included is climate -controlled, touring
coach, accommodation, three nights at the first-class
Eden Resort and Conference Centre. Large heated pool
and whirlpool spa, three full buffet breakfasts, two full
buffet dinners and one family style dinner at Good `n
Plenty restaurant, reserved seating for `RUTH' and
`PSALMS OF DAVID', 90 -minute guided Amish Country
Tour, visit to Hershey's Chocolate World, Trolleyworks
and 3D Show. Personally hosted by Marion Foster.
Lucan Area Heritage Bus Tour, May 11, 2005.
Exploring Grand River Villages North. Bridgeport to
Dundalk. This day -long guided and narrated shunpik-
ing tour with Warren highlights the historic communi-
ties along the northern part of the Grand River Valley.
This tour takes you through Waterloo region, Elora,
Fergus, Shand Dam, Belwood, Grand Valley to
Dundalk. Return by West Montrose and Conestogo.
Anyone who had Warren for a host could not wait for
his next tour. Coach tour and noon meal included,
please book early on as we must know how many
meals to order.
Contact Harry Hardy, Box 249, Lucan, NOM 2J0. 227-
4887,or 227-0444; E -Mail harry@cruiseselloffs.com
Jim Bearss
GOLF TOURNAMENT: Town and Country Support
Services are sponsoring a Golf Tournament on August
6, 2005 at the Woodlands Links Golf Club, Clinton
Ontario. Shotgun start at 10 a.m., 18 holes of golf,
steak dinner, cash prizes, putting contest and hole -in -
one. Included for the day is prizes for everyone and
best ball scramble. Experienced and novice golfers
welcome. Register early. Get information and registra-
tion forms at Town and Country Support Services,
Exeter, Ontario. Phone 235-0258.
What's happening May 2005 in Grand Bend
and area
May 9: "Grand Bend Horticultural Society Plant Sale"
6 p.m. Plant auction followed by sale at the Grand
Bend Fire Hall. Horticulture bus trip planned for May
28 to the Botanical Gardens.
May 10: "Living with Cancer Support Group" 7 p.m.
Conference room Grand Bend Area Community Health
Centre.
May 13: "Greater Grand Bend Community
Association meeting" Municipal Council Chamber 4:30
p.m.
May 14: "Spring Fling Dance" Port Franks
Community Centre, Port Franks Road 8 p.m. Music by
"Sentimental Journey" Age of majority only, cash bar.
Call 243-2090 or 296-5704.
May 17: "Port Franks Garden Club Plant Auction."
Doors open at 6 p.m. Enjoy hot dogs, ice cream! All
welcome, for info call Marg 243-1121. Bus trip to
Botanical gardens June 3; call for info.
May 19: "Diabetes Support Group" 11 a.m. Adult Day
Centre Wing at the Grand Bend Area Community
Health Centre. Everyone welcome!
May 20: "Sun Sense at the Beach" Grand Bend CHC
and the Lambton Health Unit will be offering informa-
tion on the beach from 11-3 p.m. on sun safety and
sexual health.
May 25: "Huron Country Playhouse Guild Meeting"
12:30 p.m. at Widder Station Golf and Country Club
Thedford staging of the 2005 playbill. Call Mary Cardiff
238-6540.
May 26: Thedford Legion Ladies Auxiliary are having
a Salad Euchre; 12 p.m. at the Legion. Everyone wel-
come.
Heritage Barn Museum: For an enjoyable and educa-
tional outing, go to the museum at George and Verna
Burgin's. Situated at the first set of buildings south of
the Quadro Communication's building in Kirkton,
Ontario on the east side of Hwy 23. Discover the con-
nection of Timothy Eaton to this property and the rare
Burgidoo that makes its home at Heritage Barn
Museum. In the barn you will see a collection of pio-
neer tools, household gadgets and essentials, vintage
garden tractors and farm equipment. Open most week-
ends, May 15 to October 15 or weekdays by chance or
appointment. Phone (519) 229-8965. Website is
www.heritagebarnmuseum.ca or e-mail heritagebarn-
museum@yahoo.com
Huron At A Glance: The new information booklets
put out by the Municipality of South Huron's Chamber
of Commerce are now out and some are in the foyer at
The Olde Town Hall, Exeter, or at the Chamber of
Commerce office at the Ranch House Inn, Exeter.
Legion news
Plant Day and entertainment at the Legion on May 7;
Li'l Audrey will have you singing and dancing. Meat
draws are from 4 to 6 p.m.
Health section
Herbs & Spices—Dandelion: The powers accredited
to this herb are reflected in the name which is a cor-
ruption of the French 'dent de lion.' The herbalists
honoured dandelion and likened its virtues to a lion's
tooth.
Medicinal value: Dandelion has a very high vitamin A
and C content, more iron than spinach and a good sup-
ply of potassium, potash and gluten. The active values
are being studied by herb experts but the constituents
insulin and latex are known to be valuable.
Dandelions act as a tonic, are slightly laxative and
astringent. They act on the liver, kidneys and bladder
in a beneficial way. Dandelion tea is accepted by natur-
opaths for liver complaints.
How to grow: Not to worry in this area, we are usual-
ly well blessed with the bright yellow flowers, seen
everywhere in the spring.
In cooking: Wash the leaves and cook them in a pan
with only the water clinging to their leaves and a knob
of butter. Or use a combination of half dandelions and
half spinach. The more tender leaves can be added to
salads.
Next week: Dill
Subject: read and heed
We can now add to the list of victims the retired 77 -
year -old TCU professor from Fort Worth whose body
was found in Oklahoma, and the 11 -year-old girl in
Sarasota, Florida. Because of these recent abductions
See PERSPECTIVE page 6