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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-09-07, Page 5Wednesday, September 7, 2005 Exeter Times -Advocate 5 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