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ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
I OYEARS AGO
June 21, 1995 - At the annu-
al meeting of the South Huron
Big Brothers, Big Sisters group,
Gary and Cathy Hugill were
honoured for their support for
many years.
"I am proud that the Blue
Water Rest Home is alive and
well". That was an opening
remark from chairman Fred
Haberer at the recent 30th
annual meeting of the home. Administrator
Josef Risi said the home now has 65 beds, all of
which are long-term care.
25 YEARS AGO
June 25, 1980 - In the finest effort by any ath-
lete from SHDHS in over 20 years, Steve Pearce
placed second in the junior boys javelin throw at
the Ontario Federation of Secondary Schools
track and field meet this past weekend in
Toronto.
The new president of the Exeter Lions club for
1980-81 is Earl Wagner. Vice-presidents are
Doug Ellison, George Godbolt and John Norris.
John Stephens is secretary and Al Johnson is
treasurer.
40 YEARS AGO
June 20, 1965 - About 100 members of the
"Exeter and Area Hydro family" surprised K.J.
Lampman, area Hydro Ontario manager with a
retirement banquet Thursday night.
What is believed to be a first in Huron county
occurred last week when results from a lie
detector test were used in a court session.
45 YEARS AGO
June 22, 1960 - Dr. Carey B. Joynt of Hensall
now head of the Department of International
Relations of Lehigh University in Pennsylvania
has received a grant to support research into the
field of world relations.
Reg Beavers was installed as president of the
Exeter Lions club by International Councillor
A.J. Sweitzer.
It was announced this week by county clerk
John Berry that a total of $13,366.17 has been
contributed by Huron County to the blitz for
World Refugee Year held in May. Exeter citizens
contributed $1,460; Crediton $776.85 and
Hensall $300.
50YEARS AGO
June 23, 1955 - Beta Sigma Phi Sorority is
proceeding with its plans to construct a wading
pool at Victoria Park.
55 YEARS AGO
June 21, 1950 - Teacher Harvey Sparling and
students of Winchelsea school went by chartered
bus by way of Port Huron on a tour of Detroit.
Mr. J. M. Southcott is travelling on an extend-
ed goodwill tour of Ontario with a number of
American editors.
Ivan Hunter-Duvar was one of the seven grad-
uate radio officers who received their wings at
Clinton Radar School last week.
60YEARS AGO
June 23, 1945 - Dr. J.G. Dunlop, who for the
past 16 years has been a practising physician in
Exeter has disposed of his practice to Dr. R.H.
Doyle of Simcoe.
Three Exeter airmen returned from overseas
this week. They are flying officers Robert Dinney
and Marvin Howey and Flt. Lt. Ted Buswell.
80 YEARS AGO
June 23, 1925 - Centralia has every reason to
be proud of their cattlemen, Byrin Hicks and
William Colwell who since Christmas have han-
dled in the neighbourhood of 4,000 cattle.
85 YEARS AGO
June 22, 1920 - Mr. Herb Hanlon of Centralia
has gone on a business trip to New York for the
firm of Dickinson and Nicholson of London.
Rev. McAllister has taken up his pastorate of
Main Street Methodist church and preached his
first sermon on Sunday.
Luther Penhale and Jack Elliott returned from
Hamilton where they were taking a short course
in learning to operate the closing machine at the
Exeter Canning Factory.
I I 0 YEARS AGO
June 24, 1895 - Exeter village council agrees
to pay 25 cents per night for the services of any
night watchmen who may be appointed for that
purpose by any number of citizens.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim earss
ADULT ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR
Dining for Seniors: Barb Fleet has been chosen to
receive a free coupon for the Tuesday Dining For Seniors
Program. Enjoy your meal Barb.
Trade Fair Winners: Mary Peckham, Ray Consitt, Bob
Clark, Marjorie Johns, Marilyn Heimrich, Gladys
Bierling, Willa Wuerth, Catherine Bell, Louise Kopp,
Evan Sims, Bruce Shapton, Evelyn Pickering, Ruby
Beaver, Ruth Insley, Bob Hodgins, Wm Oberlin, Ross
Kercher, Ed Mittleholtz, Sandra Strang, Liz
Stephens and Sina Gosar. Other people won
prizes from several sponsoring vendors.
Lucan Area Heritage and Donnelly
Museum bus tours and events for 2005
June 25: Lucan Arena Dinner theatre. Play:
The Donnelly Trials by Chris Doty, Sun., June
26, theatre play only; call 227-4766.
June 30 and July 1: dance and parade, open
museum, and much more, to participate, or get
involved call 227-0444.
Sat., and Sun., Aug. 6 & 7: Antique Steam
Threshing Bee.
Thurs. Aug. 25: Bus tour to the Walters Theatre Barn
for the songs and music of Patsy Cline, Hank Williams,
June Carter, and Johnny Cash, Bus and Dinner Theatre.
Sept. 27, 28, 29, Tues. Wed. Thurs.: Bus tour three
days and two nights, Gananoque and the 1000 Island
boat cruise, deluxe coach, new Holiday Express Hotel to
open June 2005, two breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners,
casino stop.
Dec. 2 Friday: Christmas lights and holiday meal.
Contact Harry Hardy 227-4887 or 227-0444. E-mail:
harry@cruiseselloffs.com
June is Seniors Month and it's time to have a
party!
Town and Country Support Services will host an Old -
Fashioned Strawberry/Rhubarb Social and Dance on
June 25 at the Betty Cardno Centre, Clinton. Buffet din-
ner at 6 p.m. Dancing 8-12 a.m. Music by Ken Scott.
Many door prizes and spot dances. Advance tickets only.
Call Jean at 357-3222 or 482-9264. Shelley McPhee-
Haist Town and Country Support Services 519-357-3222
shaist@tcss.on.ca or call Faye or Marg at the Exeter
office 235-0258 or 1-800-563-8246.
Founded in 1978 in Huron County, Town and Country
Support Services is a not-for-profit agency providing in-
home care and community programs for elderly and
adult disabled people in Huron County serving than
3,000 clients. TCSS has over 150 professionals and 500
volunteers providing care and services.
"We rise higher in scale when we come to look upon the
whole community as our own family." - Gandhi.
Spring Cleaning - Take a break and let us help! Town
and Country Support Services can give you a hand with
yard work, washing windows, even replacing light bulbs!
Our affordable Home Help and Homemaking Services
include: vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors, cleaning
ovens, laundry and ironing, shopping and errands, meal
preparation. For information call Faye or Marg at the
Exeter office 235-0258 or 1-800-563-8246.
What's happening in Grand Bend and area
June 2005
June 24: Child Car Seat Check. Unsure about the safety
and security of your child/grandchild's car seat? Have it
checked today at the Grand Bend Area Community
Health Centre from 9-1 p.m. in the parking lot.
June 25: Big Brothers/Big Sisters Open House. South
Huron is hosting an open house at the Exeter Lion's
Youth Centre at 1 p.m. There will be games, barbecue,
prizes and a tour. Bring a friend for an extra chance to
win!
June 27: Grand Bend Horticultural Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Grand Bend Legion followed by Trillium Winners Walk
and refreshments.
Exeter Chapter Order of the Eastern Star is hosting a
fish fry at 248 McConnell St., N., Exeter on Sun., June 26.
For more information call 235-1548 or 235-0905.
Exeter Library news
(1) Exeter Library now has a baby change table in the
family washroom. Thanks to Friends of the Library and
the Municipality of South Huron for this wonderful dona-
tion.
(2) The library will be closed Tues., June 21 for staff
training. The library apologizes for any inconvenience to
you.
(3) Service Ontario is now accessible at the library. Use
the computers at the library to access this informative
site.
(4) The New Interaction, a magazine on conflict resolu-
tion and the Saturday Globe and Mail are now available.
(5) Please keep in mind that the library will be closed to
celebrate the 138th Canada Day!!
Legion news
Department of Veterans Affairs Counselor Deanne
Gosselin will be at the Exeter Legion Branch 167 on June
28. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, contact
Norm Eveland at 234-6426.
Lest We Forget
Thomas H. Ryan was born in the Mount Carmel area in
Stephen Township, Huron County.
After war was declared in September of 1939, Thomas
decided to join the Canadian Army. He travelled to
the nearest recruiting offices and enlisted into the
1st Hussars, 6th Armoured Division RCAC. After
his basic training was completed, he moved on to
advanced training and getting well prepared for
the coming battles ahead. After completing his
training in Canada he was shipped overseas to
England.
While in England, he received more advanced
training and like the thousands of other soldiers in
England, waiting for the day to come, when they
would be informed of the D -Day invasion date,
which was June 6, 1944 and was given the code
name of "Overload."
He was part of the invasion force when it took place in
France and was fighting in the front lines in the vicinity
of Brettville, Caen and Verriers Ridge. At that time and
in heavy fighting, he was killed in action on August 14,
1944 just 38 days after D -Day had started.
Trooper Thomas H. Ryan was buried in the Brettville-
Sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery. The allied offensive
in northwestern Europe began with the Normandy land-
ings on June 6, 1944.
There is no further information about Thomas H. Ryan
at this time.
Seniors Guidebook to Safety and Security
introduction
Working together we can develop safer communities.
Education and awareness of preventive techniques can
help you recognize a potential crime situation and allow
positive action to be taken that will reduce or remove the
risk.
Becoming involved in your community along with your
local police can increase your sense of security and
enhance programs and services available to your com-
munity.
Safety in the home
For the majority of people, a feeling of security is found
in the safety of their homes. However, many Canadians
fail to take even fundamental precautions to secure their
homes against robbery.
There are a number of precautions you can take that
will reduce the opportunities that a burglar is looking
for.
Prevention tips
Conduct a security check of your home to determine
possible entry points and any weaknesses they may
have.
Keep all entrances and garages well -lit at night. Do not
leave tell-tale signs that you are away.
Install good locks and always use them. Install a wide-
angle door viewer that permits you to see callers before
you open the door. Never open a door to strangers with-
out credentials. Change your routine often. Burglars can
operate on your routine!
Do not keep large amounts of money in your home.
Mark valuable items for identification. The Operation
Identification program has been developed by police to
assist people in marking their property.
Keep valuables in a safety deposit box at your bank. If
this is not possible, keep them locked up in a reasonable
hiding place in your home.
Note: A few inexpensive but rich -looking pieces kept in
the jewellery box as a decoy may deter unnecessary ran-
sacking of your home in search of valuables.
What if
A burglar assumes you are not home and enters with-
out checking.
Do not attack the burglar who is as likely to be as
frightened as you are.
Try to memorize a description of the person, particu-
larly facial characteristics.
When the burglar leaves, call the police immediately.
Facts and fiction
The portrayal of a burglar as a sinister thief operating
at night, a handkerchief over his face, coat collar turned
up and peaked cap on his head is misleading and inaccu-
rate.
Statistics indicate that the thief will most probably be
one of the male youths in the neighbourhood, usually
See PERSPECTIVE page 6
Jim Be
arss