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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-08-10, Page 5Wednesday, August 10, 2005 Exeter Times -Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME I 0 YEARS AGO August 9, 1995 - Jesse is no longer on the way. He has arrived. Jesse Davidson and his father John arrived in Grand Bend on Friday and were wel- comed by hundreds of people who lined the streets. To raise money for gene therapy and to promote awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, John Davidson is pushing Jesse in his wheelchair across Ontario. 20YEARS AGO August 9, 1985 - Birthday celebrations of 125 years and releasing of a Dashwood history book were highlights of the weekend Friedsburg Days. Friday evening, Kim Crawford representing Hayter's Turkey Farms was crowned Friedsburg Days Queen and Saturday a special leather copy of the history book written by Mary Rader was purchased by Stephen Township Reeve Allan Walper for $150. 35 YEARS AGO August 9, 1970 - A member of the Exeter detachment of the OPP for the past seven years, John Wright has been promoted to the rank of corporal and transferred to the Brampton OPP detachment. One of Lucan's most respected and dedicated citizens passed away Wednesday of last week. Harvey Langford was known in Lucan and a wide area of Western Ontario as "Mr. Hockey." He also dedicated a good part of his life to municipal poli- tics and the betterment of his village. The top junior rider at the western horse show held in conjunction with Frontier Days in Hensall was Danny Turvey. 40YEARS AGO August 8, 1965 - Harold G. Elder of Hensall received a Canadian Night Endorsement rating award at the 20th annual International Flying Farmers convention in Omaha, Nebraska. Rev. J. Philip Gandon is the new deputy reeve of Exeter being appointed at Monday's regular meeting of council. Rev. Gandon's appointment solves the dilemma of council in that no member would willingly volunteer for this position. Ozen Zivkovic will be teaching geography at South Huron High School this year. 45 YEARS AGO August 7, 1960 - Exeter council granted a building permit for the erection of Exeter's ninth church. Bethel Reformed Church plans to erect a $40,000 block structure on Huron Street in the Pooley subdivision. Centennial celebrations at Thames Road school attracted crowds nearing 800 and was hailed by officials as an outstanding success. Jack Darling and Garbie Fritz were chosen king and queen of Exeter Kinsmen's summer play- ground which concluded Thursday night with a cowboy and Indian parade. 50YEARS AGO August 8, 1955 - Three to four hundred laying hens at the Gaiser Poultry Farm in Dashwood died from the extreme heat, Wednesday after- noon. 55 YEARS AGO August 8, 1950 - A new department of agricul- ture "designed to fit the need of the community" will be established at Exeter District High School under the direction of Mr. Andrew Dixon. Mr. John Mahon of Stirling will be his assistant. Exeter Kinsmen are considering the project of numbering houses in the village. Strikes on the Canadian National Railways are tying up the whole of the Dominion this week. 60YEARS AGO August 9, 1945 - Mr. C. L. Robertson is making some extensive alterations to his drug store and the living quarters above the store. 85 YEARS AGO August 8, 1920 - Mr. Dan Mclsaac of Crediton has bought a portion of the Bertrand Furniture Shop and is having it removed to his own premis- es where he will erect a building to take care of his undertaking business. I I 0 YEARS AGO August 7, 1895 - Mr. J.W. Ortwein of Zurich supplied Hensall residents with apples on Tuesday. He brought them from the Lakeshore and sold them at 25 cents a pail. Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss ADULT ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR '7 was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury." - Groucho Marx Computer, taught at home If you need assistance in learning basic information or advanced knowledge on your computer at home, give Gloria Kyle a call at (519) 235-6221. Gloria is very knowledgeable about most aspects of a computer and has taught at the Adult Learning Centre, Exeter and since has taken more computer courses. Decoration Day South Huron Council issues an invitation to attend Decoration Day at the Exeter Public Cemetery on Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. The service will be held adjacent to the mausoleum. Guest speaker is Rev. Susan Moore. Everyone wel- come. In case of rain, service will be held at Caven Presbyterian Church, 68 Main Street South, Exeter. South Huron Chamber of Commerce Hole -in -One GolfTournament South Huron Chamber of commerce Hole -in -One Golf Tournament takes place Thurs., Aug. 18 at Exeter Golf Club, nine holes, steak barbecue. Hole -in -one winner dri- ves home in a Cadillac CTS from HMP. For more infor- mation call the Chamber of Commerce office for more details 235-4520. Registrations available at South Huron Chamber Office, Exeter Golf Club, Hansen's Your Independent Grocer, Huron Motor Products, MacLeans Home Hardware or RSD Authentics. Shriner's Fish Fry The Bluewater Shriner's Fire Brigade is hosting a Fish Fry at the Corbett Community Centre on Sun., Aug. 21 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, please contact (519) 294-6564 or 294-6758. Quilt show The Grand Bend Woman's Institute is hosting a bus trip on Sept. 17. At this show, you can view up to 600+ quilts, quilts for sale, demonstrations and workshops. This show is being held at the International Centre Hall 1, Mississauga, Ontario. Sponsored by the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario. For more information, ticket prices, bus times, and reservation information, please contact Cass Lovie 238-2727 or Brenda Love 238- 2749. South Huron Hospital Association I st annual fundraising GolfTournament This event will be held on Wed., Sept. 21 at the Ironwood Golf Club. Many letters have been sent out to local businesses and suppliers for sponsorship as well as prizes/gift certificates and items for our "goodie bags". The response has been great! If you wish to sponsor a hole or donate a prize, please contact Elaine Keller (519) 235-2700 ext. 253. The entry fee for golf is $125 (portion of this amount is tax deductible). This will include golf and 1/2 of a golf cart, reception, dinner, competitions and many door prizes. We are planning on holding a silent and live auction as well as "hole events" in which you will have the opportu- nity to participate. Cost for the dinner/banquet only is set at $40 - limited supply of spaces! If anyone is interested in forming a team, please con- tact Sherri Harrison at 235-2700 for a registration form. Please register early for the event so you won't be disap- pointed. For further information, feel free to contact the hospital or clinic. Sherri Harrison 235-3343 or 235-2700. What's happening in Grand Bend Aug. 16: Port Franks Garden Club; Stepping Stone Workshop, 6:30 p.m. For more info, contact Marg at 243-1121. Aug. 24: Huron Country Playhouse Guild; 12:30 p.m. The Little Inn Bayfield. Guests are welcome, guest speak- er Sharon LaPier, Border Crossing Official. Call Mary Cardiff 238-5640. Aug. 27: Friends of the Pinery golf tournament, Widder Station 12-2 p.m. Tee off. four persons scramble, three - course dinner. Golf package $85; dinner only $25. Charitable receipt given for $65. Call 243-1521 for details. Aug. 29: Grand Bend Horticulture Society Meeting. Picnic at Port Blake Park, Trillium Awards presented 5:30 p.m. Cost $7 per person. Walk This Way is a free, fun publication that encour- ages exercise. For your free copy and magnetic board for your fridge, contact Health Promoter Cindy Maxfield at 238-1556 ext. 6. Legion news Annual yard and bake sale to be held in the Legion Sat., Aug. 27; many items are needed and please contact Harvey Hillman at (519) 236-1167 or the Legion at (519) 235-2962. Casino trip to Point Edward Mark your calendar for Aug. 29 at the Legion on William Street, Exeter. You will be picked up by bus at 10 a.m. and should be home by 6:30 p.m. Cost for the day is $10 per person. For more information contact Esther at 235-1167. "Glad Days" for Epilepsy Huron, Perth and Bruce Will be held on Fri., Aug. 12; this very important event is sponsored by the Exeter Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch 167. "Glads" are available for you to purchase at Hansen Independent or Holtzman IGA. Decoration Day On Sun., Aug. 14, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 167 will hold a service at the Exeter Cemetery at the military gravesite beside the Canadian Flag at 1:15 p.m. Everybody welcome. "Members and Guests" to fall in on the marker in three files. Vans are available at the north edge. "Sgt -At -Arms" to march on the colours. "Last Post" by bugler "Robert Clark." One Minute's Silence. Pipers Lament by "Ian McCrae"; Reveille by "Robert Clark." Wreath Laying: Representing the Canadian Navy David Luxton. Representing the Canadian Army Howard Holtzman. Representing the Canadian Air Force Norm Martin. Representing the Peacekeepers Mike Underhill. Representing the Korean War Don McCurdy. Representing the Ladies Auxiliary Penny Crawford. Representing the Royal Canadian Legion Robert Reynolds. Legion Padre Alun Thomas. Tribute and Prayer. Act of Remembrance Eric Heywood. Eric's Comments. Prepare to march off the colours. The Closing by Eric Heywood. March off the colours. Lest We Forget Alfred Coates was born in Southern England. Alfred was a relative of the Coates families of Usborne Township. After War broke out he joined the Royal Canadian Navy. At this time of enlistment, he was given the service number V/R. 2971. That is when he left his relatives behind and was posted to Halifax. He was eventually posted on board the H.M.S. "Vivid" which was an English ship. We believe his naval duties were carried out closer to the British Isles where he was born. The Exeter paper reports that word was received by the Coates family in Usborne Township that Seaman Alf Coates had died in England, following an illness of scar- let fever and other complications that had set in. He underwent three operations, passing away shortly after the third. He died on Sept. 3, 1919 and he was 26 years of age at the time. Alfred was buried in the Plymouth (Weston Mill) Cemetery, in England. This cemetery contains 398 buri- als of World War I. Leading Seaman Coates was the son of John and Hannah Coates. Seniors Information! What is a prearranged funeral? A prearranged funeral is a funeral arrangement made prior to a death. It is a practical way of determining your wishes for your own funeral or for the funeral of a per- son for whom you are responsible. These arrangements can be made with the funeral director either in the funeral home or at your residence. What are the advantages of a prearranged funeral? The prearranged funeral is part of sensible estate plan- ning. When you discuss a prearranged funeral with a funeral director, it gives you an opportunity to ask ques- tions. It is a time for you to be sure you fully understand what services are performed and the costs involved. You can make unhurried decisions regarding the pro- fessional services which will be required, the type of cas- ket you wish to have, suggestions for the funeral service itself and indicate your preference for burial, entomb- ment or cremation. With this information in hand, you can make thought- ful, informed decisions which will serve as a guide for family and friends. Prearranging is a practical idea that makes sense. Who should prearrange a funeral? Everyone should consider a prearranged funeral, regardless of age or background. The type of people who prearrange will vary, from the retired couple, to the sin- gle person with no family connections, to someone responsible for the care of another. All realize that the time to plan a funeral is now. Funeral information will be continued in future weeks See PERSPECTIVE page 6 Jim Be arss