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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-08-24, Page 5Wednesday, August 24, 2005 Exeter Times -Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME I OYEARS AGO August 23, 1995 - In last week's two-day inspection blitz by Ministry of Transportation officials, more than half the trucks checked were deemed unsafe due to mechanical prob- lems. In Exeter, 13 of 25 trucks were taken out of service, 16 charges were laid and one vehi- cle had its plates removed. 20 YEARS AGO August 25, 1985 - The population of Exeter almost doubled on the weekend as 2,000 athletes took part in the Lake Huron Zone Rec Association's Sportsfest. 25 YEARS AGO August 20, 1980 - Exeter's fair queen has put our town on the map. Helen Brand was second runner- up in last week queen's competition at the CNE in Toronto. There were 103 girls from all over Ontario competing for the title. Carolyn Adams has been named Middlesex coun- ty plowing match queen. John Gould, son of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Gould of Exeter graduated from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Academy in Regina on July 21. He has been posted to Langley, British Columbia. The Exeter branch of the Clinton Community Credit Union is now open in the building on main street formerly occupied by the Bank of Nova Scotia and McKnight's Men's Wear. A 4-H regional conference for the counties of Huron, Bruce and Grey was held this week at Centralia College of Agricultural Technology. Attending from this area were Karen Haist, Crediton; Sandra Datars, Dashwood; Cheryl Cann, Exeter and Helen Jacobs and David Gingerich, Zurich. 40 YEARS AGO August 22, 1965 - A group of teenagers, members of the Exeter Teen Town picked up hammers and nails last Thursday evening and constructed bicycle stands for use at the municipal swimming pool. Two stands will hold 36 bicycles and greatly assist in keeping the pool bicycle parking area orderly. 45 YEARS AGO August 25, 1960 - Robert Wolfe and Ann Robertson were named king and queen to reign over the Cowboy and Indian parade which marked the end of the Exeter Kinsmen playground for the summer Col. Eugene E. Tieman, formerly of Dashwood has been appointed Commandant of the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps School at Camp Borden. There will be three new teachers on the staff at SHDHS this fall. Cecil Wilson will be returning to the school and joining the English department, Victor Dinnin will be teaching English and Math and Ron Bogart is the new instructor in agriculture. 50YEARS AGO August 23, 1955 - Dick Jermyn, Jack Delbridge and Graham Arthur of Exeter; Bob Dalrymple of Brucefield and Lloyd Lovell, Kippen attended the $20 million exposition of farm machinery at East Lansing, Michigan on Wednesday. 60YEARS AGO August 25, 1945 - Mr. and Mrs. Reg Beavers and family of Sarnia have moved to Exeter into the resi- dence on John Street recently purchased from Mrs. Venner. Mr. Beavers is entering into partnership with his father, Mr. B.W.F. Beavers in the hardware business. 55 YEARS AGO August 23, 1950 - Mr. Murray Stephens of Lindenfield's is holidaying this week at the Doon School of Art in Kitchener. Charlie Jinks who has carried the mail to and from the Hensall Post Office to the CNR station for the past 15 years has resigned. Grand Bend Church of God opened officially on Sunday. It was built entirely by donated labour. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Skinner and Mr. W.C. Pearce attended the London Laymen's Association at Alma College in St. Thomas. Exeter Public School has decided to establish a kindergarten at the end of the year. 70 YEARS AGO August 25, 1935 - The home of the late Mary Ann Jones has been purchased by Mr. Eric Campbell who gets possession immediately. Mr. Campbell is an employee of Tuckey Transport. Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR "Life is not so short but there is always time for courtesy." Ralph Waldo Emerson. Winners —Town & Country Dining For Seniors Earl Neil and Susan MacGregor are the lucky sum- mer winners for a free "Dining for Seniors Meal". Enjoy your dining out folks. Seeking volunteers Due to the retirement of our Senior Games representative, I am looking for volunteers who would be interested in organizing and managing various sports events both inside and outside of the municipality. If you have an interest in recreational activities, card games, bus tours, etc., then I want to hear from you! You may wish to volunteer for single interest events or to manage all recreational activities for our seniors. Please call me at 235-0310 ext. 239 for more details. Coming events 78th Annual Huron County Plowing Match will be held Fri., Aug. 26. Hosted by Warden Doug Layton at the farm of Allen and Kim Walker and family, Belfast Road in East Wawanosh. Schedule of events include: 8:00 a.m. registration 9:15 a.m. Tractor plowing begins 10:00 a.m. Horse plowing begins 1:30 p.m. Queen of Furrow plowing 2:00 p.m. Novelty Class - Walking plow 2:30 p.m. Queen of Furrow speeches 2:30 p.m. Specialty Plowing class 5:00 p.m. Barbecue and Awards Presentation with Queen of the Furrow Crowning at Belgrave Community Centre. For more information contact Barry Gordon 565- 2019, Steve Corbett 236-4514, Neil or Marie Gavin 887-9996, Maja Dodds 527-0686, John Becker 237- 3682, Graeme Craig 887-9381, Dave Turner 263- 5350. Barbecue tickets available from directors Seaforth Happy Citizens extend an invitation to the Exeter Seniors for their Sept. 1 meeting at the Legion Hall in Seaforth. The meeting starts at 1 p.m. Come for the dessert, followed by euchre. Anyone interested in attending please let Shirley Kirk know at 235-0320 by Aug. 25. Quilt show The Grand Bend Woman's Institute is hosting a bus trip 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. Fundraising golf tournament South Huron Hospital Association first annual Fundraising Golf Tournament: This event will be held 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 opportunity 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 or 235-3343. Bus tour Walter's Dinner theatre barn, Thurs., Aug. 25 fea- turing the live music of Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, June Carter and Johnny Cash where you will get the chance to experience the country music of the original greats, as though they were here today. Live perform- ers. Coach, tour of a city, dinner theatre, $75 pp. Leave Lucan Arena 8 a.m., leave Exeter Legion 8:30 p.m. Call 227-4887 or 227-0444, Harry Hardy, Box 249, Lucan, ON NOM 2J0. Fiddle convention Barndance Historical Fundraiser: This event will be held at the Wingham Legion on Sun., Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. Featuring fiddlers Gerry Smith, Devon Martene, Sam Romyn, Cliff Miller and Marg Delong. There will also be an open jam at 3 p.m. Everyone welcome and for more information call 235-0559. What's happening in Grand Bend Aug. 27: Friends of the Pinery Golf Tournament. Widder Station 12-2 p.m. Tee off. Four persons scram- ble, three -course dinner. Golf package $85, dinner only $25. Charitable receipt given for $65. Call 243- 1521 for details. Sept 7: Walking for Life: "Walking for Life" a fitness program for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Grand Bend Area CHC starting Sept. 7 at 9 a.m. Call Aileen at 238-1556 ext. 4. Everyone wel- come! No fee! Contact Cindy Maxfield, Health Promoter Grand Bend Area CHC (519) 238-1556 ext. 6. Computer, taught at home If you need assistance in learning basic infor- mation or advanced knowledge on your comput- er at home, give Gloria Kyle a call at (519) 235- 6221. Kyle is very knowledgeable and has taught at the Adult Learning Centre, Exeter and Jim Bearss has taken more computer courses. Exeter Library news The children with the summer reading program will be celebrating its conclusion with a barbecue hosted by the Exeter Lioness. Many children of Exeter and South Huron have participated in this summer activi- ty. Be sure to register at the library if you plan to attend the barbecue at noon Fri., Aug. 26. With September on the way, the adult book clubs will be meeting again. The fiction group will meet Fri., Sept. 9 at 12:30 p.m. Bring a brown bag lunch and join the discussion of Crow Lake by Mary Lawson. The nonfiction group will meet on Sept. 14 at 12 noon. Bring a brown bag lunch and discuss books read over the summer. New members are welcome in both book clubs. Senior's information: What is a prearranged funeral? (continued) Can a prearranged funeral be paid for in advance? Prepaid funds are protected by a Compensation Fund funded by all funeral homes and administered by the Board of Funeral Services that is the regulatory body in the Province of Ontario. Sometimes individuals fund the cost of funeral expenses with life insurance policies. While such poli- cies may be arranged independently of the funeral home with your usual insurer, many funeral homes have information about insurance policies that have been specifically designed by insurance companies for use in funding the cost of funeral services. You may want to check with your local funeral home as to what types of policies may be available. Like any other insurance policy, you should ensure that you understand the fine print; what your cost is, what your cancellation rights are, whether there is inflation protection built into the policy, and any other factors, which are pertinent to your particular situa- tion. Usually the Compensation Fund administered by the Board of Funeral Services will not cover prearrange- ments funded by insurance, unless funds for premi- ums or other payments are actually paid to the funeral home. Statistical information to provide to your funeral director The following statistical information about the per- son whose funeral is being arranged, will be requested by your funeral director: • Name, address, birth date, and birth -place and social insurance number. • The full name of the husband or maiden name of wife, even if widowed or divorced. • Most recent occupation. • Father's name and birth -place, mother's maiden name and her birth -place. • Name and address of executor, legal representative and next-of-kin. The funeral director in your community is a skilled professional dedicated to providing careful, responsi- ble and efficient services. Funeral information will be continued in future weeks' issues of Seniors' Perspective. Arthritis and exercise If ever there were a perfect excuse not to exercise, arthritis pain would seem to be it. In fact, research shows quite the opposite. A properly designed exercise program can not only decrease your pain, but also See PERSPECTIVE page 6