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Opinion Forum News
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
I OYEARS AGO
August 30, 1995 - Zurich Bean
Festival president Doug Erb
described Saturday's 30th annual
event as the biggest and best ever
with about 20,000 persons in
attendance. The antique car
show attracted close to 1,000
automobiles.
25 YEARS AGO
August 27, 1980 - Lieutenant
Governor Pauline McGibbon vis-
ited the Huron Country Playhouse for Friday night's
performance of Annie Get Your Gun. After dining at
the Oakwood Inn, Mrs. McGibbon was presented
with a bouquet of flowers by Darryl Greenwood and
Barbara Schottroff, the two youngest members of
the cast.
Over 900 well-wishers gathered in Clinton
Wednesday to pay tribute to retired Huron MP Bob
McKinley. The veteran member of Parliament
retired prior to this year's election after 14 years of
service.
35YEARS AGO
September 3, 1970 - The feature attraction at the
Zurich Bean Festival continues to be beans, beans
and more beans. Saturday's fifth annual festival
drew the largest crowd in history with more than a
ton of the tasty morsels being consumed.
40YEARS AGO
September 4, 1965 - Exeter Council has decided
to pay auxiliary officers at the rate of $1.50 per
hour when they are called in to work. This will be
only in the case of an emergency and must be
authorized by the chief.
Enrolment at South Huron District High School
was up 74 students over last year to 846 on the first
day of classes yesterday. The number of teachers
has been boosted to 42. The new principal is
Douglas Palmer who came to Exeter from Wiarton.
45 YEARS AGO
September 6, 1960 - SHDHS board agreed this
week to to advertise for another teacher. This will
bring the staff number up to 26.
Bill Mickle, Governor of District 1 flew by jet to
Vancouver to attend the Kinsmen Clubs of Canada
convention last week.
Mayor Ted Pooley attended a recent practice
plowing session conducted at Springfield in Elgin
county in preparation for the International Plowing
Match to be held there in October.
50YEARS AGO
August 31, 1955 - Jimmy Hayter Jr., whose
father is a well known hockey and baseball player
won a Shetland pony in a draw at the second annu-
al frolic of the Dashwood Men's club on Wednesday
evening.
55 YEARS AGO
September 8, 1950 - Starting September 25,
adult haircuts will be 65 cents, children 50 cents
and 60 cents on Saturdays.
Clayton "Dodo" Hoffman, 62, a former member
of the Exeter -Zurich hockey team years ago died
Monday night in Galt from a heart attack.
Exeter District High School board approved plans
for an agricultural barn on the school property at its
meeting last week.
60YEARS AGO
September 8, 1945 - George Hudson who has
been caretaker of the Hensall Continuation School
for the past 18 years has resigned and will be
replaced by Thomas Richardson.
80YEARS AGO
September 5, 1925 - A report from the Centralia
Ladies Aid shows how hard work can accomplish
great feats. Since the United Church burned down
in 1921, the Ladies Aid has raised $4,110.44
towards furnishing the new church. This amount
will give the reader some idea of the great under-
takings the ladies have so successfully conducted.
85 YEARS AGO
September 4, 1920 - Wednesday, August 20 is
the last of the weekly half holidays in Exeter for
1920.
105 YEARS AGO
September 5, 1900 - Mr. A.E. Follick has added
the purchase of one of the most handsome up-to-
date bread wagons we have yet seen. The interior
is made so as the driver is not exposed to the
weather and the other compartments are most con-
venient for carrying supplies of bread, buns, etc.
The rig was made by Mr. E. Treble and reflects
much credit on the builder.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
Money can't buy you happiness but it does bring
you a more pleasant form of misery. -Spike Milligan
Ways to Monkey with Telemarketers:
From a country song! I'd love to, but my wife just
left me, she cut the tires on my truck, I had to bury
my dog, and I only half a bottle of "Coke" left. I'm not
worried about the rest, but if you start selling
"Coke", give me a call.
You have reached my voicemail! Say: "Hello." (Wait
on them to start talking.) "I'm sorry we can't
come to the phone right now. Please leave a
message. "Beep."
I do! Ask the telemarketer to marry you.
Seriously this will likely shock them and they
won't know what to say.
Reply in gibberish! Answer the phone in a
pretend language.
What did I win! Sometimes I'll act as if the
sales call is to inform me that I've won a
prize. I'll explain, "I've never won anything
in my life!" Then I'll ask for details on when
and how my prize will be sent to me. And no matter
how many times it's explained to me, I never quite
understand that I've won nothing and instead am
being asked to buy something.
Seeking Volunteers:
Due to the retirement of our Senior Games repre-
sentative, 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:
Shuffleboard will commence Wednesday,
September 14 at the Exeter Legion Hall with a pot-
luck dinner at 12:00 p.m. Thereafter shuffling will be
every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons beginning
at 1:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Contact Esther
Hillman at 235-1167 or Geraldine Smith at 235-
1016.
Huron Pioneer Thresher & Hobby
Association Inc.
September 9, 10 and 11 Held at Blyth Fairgrounds,
Blyth Ontario www.blythsteamshow.on.ca
R. R. # 3 Blyth, Ontario, NOM 1H0, Phone 519-523-
9330 Fax 519-523-9043
Canada's Outdoor Farm Show:
September 13,14,15, 2005 Times 8:30 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. Held at the University of Guelph Research
Station, Woodstock, Ontario
2005 International Plowing Match
Tuesday September 20th thru to Friday September
23rd.Visit an outdoor tent city with farm machinery,
quilts, crafts, entertainment, helicopter rides, the
Budweiser team, a corn maze and vendors galore!
The IPM will be at Carson Farms and Auctions, East
of Listowel on Hwy 86. Come be Amazed! For more
information contact: 1-888-595-3001 or
www.ipm2005.org
Grandparents Day Apple Pie Social
Will be held at the Exeter Villa on Sunday,
September 11, 2005. Entertainment by Lil' Audrey
Fiddle Convention:
Barn Dance Historical Fund Raiser: This event will
be held at the Wingham Legion on Sunday
September 25, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Featuring fiddlers
Gerry Smith, Devon Martene, Sam Romyn, Cliff Miller
and Marg Delong. There will also be an open jam at
3:00 p.m. everyone welcome and for more informa-
tion call 235-0559. www.barndance.ca
Kirkton & Seaforth Fall Fairs:
Kirkton September 9 -11th and Seaforth September
9&10th
Gananoque;
The Lucan Heritage Society is sponsoring a bus trip
to Gananoque on September 27,28,29, 2005 for 3
days and 2 nights. Tour includes 2 nights accommo-
dation in the new (July 20, 2005) Holiday Inn
Express, 5 meals, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 din-
ners. You will also enjoy Thousand Island boat tour,
city tour, bus to casino (optional) and more. You will
be traveling in a deluxe coach. For more information,
contact Harry Hardy at 227-4887. or contact Cruise
Sell Offs at 227-0444. harry@cruiseselloffs.com
Exeter Fall Fair:
September 23, 24, and 25th at South Huron
Recreation Centre, 94 Victoria Street East. Friday
evening entertainment, Parade, horse shows, sheep,
goat shows, 4-H exhibits, school division, pet show.
Contact: Norma Cockwill.
What's Happening in Grand Bend, September 2005
Sept. 13th "Arthritis Self -Management
Program" Doug Robarts facilitates this 6 week pro-
gram aimed at getting your arthritis under control.
Small fee to Arthritis Society for program includes
resources. Grand Bend Area Community Health
Centre 69 Main St. East. Call Cindy at 238-1556 ext.
6 to register.
Sept. 13th "Living with Cancer Support
group" 7 P.m. Upstairs, Grand Bend Area
Community Health Centre 69 Main St. East.
Everyone welcome contact Pat Plowright at
786-5290
Sept. 14 "Bridge Lessons" Port Franks
Community Centre from 10 am to 12 p.m.
Contact 238-1239 for details. Everyone wel-
come!
Sept. 14th "Partners in Learning Open
House" 2:00-4:00 p.m. Southcott Pines
Clubhouse. Meet the moderators, learn what
we're all about, and register for October courses.
Programs in art, history, literature and much more!
Everyone welcome! Membership is only $10 and
courses only cost $35.
Sept. 15th "Diabetes Support Group" Grand
Bend Area Community Health Centre 11-12 p.m. call
Aileen Knip for details 238-1556 ext. 226.
Sept. 20th "Understanding Cholesterol" Grand
Bend Area CHC 1:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Call
Patricia Baker registered dietitian to register 238-
1556 ext. 235.
Sept. 26th "Grand Bend Horticultural Small
Plant Sale" Bring (potted) those extra perennials
found when cleaning up your garden to the Legion at
6:30 p.m. Mike Miller from Lakeview Nursery speaks
on Bulbs.
Sept. 27th "Managing your Diabetes" 1:30 p.m.
everybody welcome. Contact Nurse educator Aileen
Knip to register at 235-1556 ext.226.
Sept. 29th "The Big Picture Film Fest" Oakwood
Inn in Grand Bend. Two award- winning films will be
presented at 1:30 and or 7:00 p.m. One ticket price
of $5.00 gets you in to both movies! Refreshments
provided and a facilitated discussion period on end of
life issues will follow the movies. Sponsored by the
Grand Bend Community Foundation and hosted by
the V.O.N. of Perth -Huron Program. Tickets available
at VON 235-2510,
VON Sarnia-Lambton 542-2310 and the Grand
Bend Area Community Health Centre 238-1556 ext.
223 or ext.6
Healthy Lifestyle /Weight Management starts in
October. If you are interested please contact Cheryl
Englert at 238-2139 for details.
PAID IN FULL:
A little boy came up to his mother in the kitchen
one evening while she was fixing supper, and he
handed her a piece of paper that he had been writing
on. After his Mom dried her hands on an apron, she
read it, and this is what it said:
For cutting the grass: $5.00
For cleaning up my room this week: $1.00
For going to the store for you: .50
Baby-sitting my kid brother while you went shop-
ping: .25
Taking out the garbage: $1.00
For getting a good report card: $5.00
For cleaning up and raking the yard: $2.00
Total owed: $14.75
Well, his mother looked at him standing there, and
the boy could see the memories flashing through her
mind. She picked up the pen, turned over the paper
he'd written on, and this is what she wrote:
For the nine months I carried you while you were
growing inside me: No Charge.
For all the nights that I've sat up with you, doctored
and prayed for you: No Charge.
For all the trying times, and all the tears that
you've caused through the years: No Charge.
For all the nights that were filled with dread, and
for the worries I knew were ahead: No Charge.
For the toys, food, clothes, and even wiping your
nose: No Charge.
Son, when you add it up, the cost of my love is: No
Charge.
When the boy finished reading what his mother had
written, there were big tears in his eyes, and he
See PERSPECTIVE page 6
Jim Be
arss