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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-09-21, Page 5Wednesday, September 21, 2005 Exeter Times—Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME I OYEARS AGO September 20, 1995 - John Morgan has been named the new fire chief for Exeter, replac- ing retired chief Gary Middleton. All of the Huron County school board buses including 27 Exeter Charterways buses will be equipped with video cameras by the end of September. Xavier Boogemans was pre- sented with the Volunteer of the Year award by the Grand Bend Legion on Volunteer Day. Boogemans, a resident of Grand Bend for 35 years has proven his volunteer efforts through horticultural projects, charity canoeing, helping the Legion, volunteering for the fire department and aiding the winter carnival. 20YEARS AGO September 18, 1985 - Lori Consitt of RR 1, Varna was named Huron County Queen of the Furrow at the Huron plowing match held at the Nott Brothers farm between Clinton and Seaforth. 25 YEARS AGO September 17, 1980 - With mayor Derry Boyle breaking a 4-4 tie, Exeter council this week appointed Laurie Dykstra to the position of deputy clerk -treasurer. Willis Desjardine of Shipka captured another first prize in old time fiddling in the seniors class at Western Fair, Saturday evening. 40YEARS AGO September 20, 1965 - Mayor Jack Delbridge will be representing Exeter at the International Plowing Match slated for early October. The mayor may have a little advantage over some of his rivals as he actually plows about 100 acres per year. Mrs. Art Whilsmith of Exeter and Mrs. Doug Cook from Hensall were fortunate in having paint- ings hung in the display at Western Fair. Out of 160 entries 52 were displayed. Terri Lee Laughton who started with the Exeter Company of Girl Guides, and since has been a Lone Guide has been awarded the Gold Cord. Very seldom is this award presented to a Lone Guide because of the difficulty of the work involved. 45 YEARS AGO September 22, 1960 - This year's Exeter Fall Fair attracted the largest crowd ever. An estimat- ed 4,500 paid the biggest gate receipt in the histo- ry of the 100 year old show. Marie Hodgson returned home after a year teaching Home Economics to 11 -year-old students in secondary schools in London, England. 50YEARS AGO September 19, 1955 - Open House was held at the Crediton Evangelical United Brethren Church parsonage Friday. Rev. and Mrs. Glenn Strome greeted members and friends who came to see the improvements made during the last few months. 55 YEARS AGO September 15, 1950 - Lorne Passmore won the tractor championship at the 24th annual North Huron plowing match at Bluevale. Night schools in basic English for new Canadians will be conducted at Exeter High School starting October 17. At the morning anniversary service at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Kirkton, a cross was dedicated which had been presented to Canon James in honour of 40 years service in the church. 60YEARS AGO September 20, 1945 - Bob Burns and Eldred Simmons of the RCAF have returned from Belleville Airport and are on extended leave. 80YEARS AGO September 18, 1925 - The final game of the South Huron baseball league was held in Zurich on Friday last, Crediton winning the game and championship by a score of 6-5. Thiel the pitcher for Zurich had the misfortune of breaking his arm in the top of the fifth inning while pitching a ball to home plate. He was replaced by O'Brien. Wiliam Motz pitched for Crediton and twirled a steady game. 85 YEARS AGO September 20, 1920 - Byron Hicks of Centralia sold 155 steers to the Swift Company last week. These cattle were all fed by Mr. Hicks and consid- ered an excellent bunch. He will ship another 100 this week. Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR Coming events Shuffleboard at the Exeter Legion Hall, shuffling will be every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons beginning at 1 p.m. Everybody welcome! Contact Esther Hillman at 235-1167. Fiddle Convention Barn Dance 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, Jeff Miller and Marg Delong. There will also be an open jam at 3 p.m., everyone welcome and for more information call 235-0559; www.barndance.ca Gananoque The Lucan Heritage Society is sponsoring a bus trip to Gananoque on Sept. 27, 28, 29 for three days and two nights. Tour includes two nights accommodation in the Holiday Inn Express, five meals, two breakfasts, one lunch and two dinners. You will also enjoy a Thousand Islands boat tour, city tour, bus to casino (optional) and more. You will be trav- elling 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 Sept. 23, 24, and 25 at South Huron Recreation Centre, 94 Victoria St., E. Friday evening enter- tainment, parade, horse shows, sheep, goat shows, 4-H exhibits, school division, pet show. Contact Norma Cockwill. Euchreama to be held on Sept. 30 at 10:30 a.m. at the Exeter Legion; admission $5 and lunch is provided in this non-smoking environment. This event is sponsored by Exeter Senior Citizens. Exeter Library book sale starts on Sept. 26; bargains galore and all types of books are available. A Community Thanksgiving Celebration presented by Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church is planned for Oct. 1 and 2. On Sat., Oct. 1 it will start off with the Firemen's Breakfast at the local Fire Hall, served from 7 until 11 a.m. Local organizations will display their work around the grounds of Trivitt Memorial from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. As well there will be a children's play area, entertainment, clowns, food and tours of the church. Sun., Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. there will be a Service of Thanksgiving in celebration of the Mildred Grimes Endowment, featuring an orchestra and choir. All are welcome to attend. Do come out and visit us during this special weekend. Wellesley Apple Butter & Cheese Festival will be held Sept. 24; the festival begins with a pancake and sausage breakfast at 7 a.m. During the day you might like to taste schnitzel on a bun, chicken, barbecued sausage on a bun, as well as apple fritters and apple dumplings available on the Street Mall. A smorgasbord dinner is available at the Wellesley Community Centre serving from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at the Wellesley Arena is a wide variety of crafts, country meats, cheese, quilts and baking as well as apple butter and apple cider fresh from the Wellesley Cider Mill. Centralia Huron Park Lions bingo on Sun., Oct. 2 at The South Huron Rec. Centre; doors open at 12 noon and bingo starts at 1 p.m. For more information contact Harvey Hillman at 235-1167. Legion news Exeter Legion Branch 167 is sponsoring a Five Lucky Couples Draws at Eddington's Fine Dining. Draw date is Oct. 22 at Exeter Legion. Cost of tick- ets only $5 (a $60 per couple value). For ticket information, contact Exeter Legion at 235-2962 or Harvey Hillman at 235-1167. Steak barbecue and dance will be held on Sat., Oct. 22. Barbecue at 5 to 7 p.m. then dance to the Jim Ashby Orchestra from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.; also Jim Ashby will be entertaining in the afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m., complete with the popular meat draws. Prices for the barbecue only $12 and dance tick- ets are $10. Both barbecue and dance tickets are $20. For more information contact the Legion at 235-2962 or Harvey or Esther Hillman at 235- 1167. Grand Bend Community Health Promotion Programs at the Centre Our Grand Bend Area CHC Health Promotion Team is very busy planning the upcoming fall/win- ter programs at the centre. Cindy Maxfield, Health Promotion Program Coordinator; Aileen Knip, Nurse Educator; Patricia Baker, Dietitian; Cheryl Englert, Healthy Lifestyle Weight Management Counselor; Molly Russell, Counselor; Mickey Gurbin, Social Worker. The Good Food Box In order to encourage the community to include more fruits and vegetables in their diet we promote this box with its great selec- tion of fruits and vegetables. The boxes come in two sizes a single/couple box is $10 and a family box is $15. Everyone is encouraged to participate in this program. You must order and pay for your box the first Thursday of each month with pickup at the Health Centre on the third week of the month. The program is run in Grand Bend through Lambton Health Unit and will be starting up in the Hensall/Zurich area in the fall through the Huron Health Unit. Contact Patricia at 238-1556 ext. 3 or Cindy at ext. 6 for info. Diabetes and Cholesterol programs The Centre offers self-management courses that are open to the community every other month at the centre. Classes are _ a day and include discus- sions around target blood sugar values, nutrition and complications for diabetes, cholesterol class explains blood lipid values, nutrition and the importance of exercise. Call Nurse Educator Aileen Knip at 238-1556 ext. 4 or Dietitian Patricia Baker to register 238-01556 ext. 3. Walking for Wellness - Diabetes This program runs Wednesdays starting Sept. 7 from 9-10 a.m. for eight weeks and is designed for people with Type One or Two Diabetes. Facilitated by Diabetes Nurse Educator Aileen Knip the pro- gram has participants monitor their blood sugar levels before and after exercise and provides a teaching component each week. A warm-up, walk- ing for 30 minutes and cool down round out the program. Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Classes The Centre offers two low impact, gentle exercise programs that are geared to seniors or beginner exercisers. The Port Franks program is offered Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9-10 a.m. at the Port Franks Community Centre starting Sept. 13 with instructor Cathy Jones. The Grand Bend Program is run by Cindy Maxfield on Monday and Thursday mornings from 9-10 a.m.; in the Community Room at the Centre starting Oct. 17. You may register for either pro- gram by contacting Cindy at 238-1556 ext. 6. Healthy Lifestyle &Weight Management This program runs two separate sessions on Tuesdays from 11:30-2:30 p.m. or 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the Adult Day Centre Wing at the Centre in the fall and spring. This program guides participants through sessions that support weightloss and lifestyle changes. This program is available through referral only. Contact Cheryl Englert 238- 2139 for details. Chronic Pain Management and Exercise This excellent program will again be offered in the fall for patients that suffer from joint pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue etc. This six-week program includes guest speakers on pain manage- ment, relaxation techniques, medication, physio- therapy advice and much more. A 30 -minute very gentle exercise/stretching program is offered each week as well as a facilitated group support oppor- tunity for patient and family members. Please con- tact Social Worker Mickey Gurbin at 238-1556 line 8 ext. 2 for dates and location. Rainbows The Rainbows program helps children who are facing divorce, separation or a death in the family. The Centre has trained volunteers who facilitate this program in the local school. Contact Molly Russell for more details 238-2237. Jim Be arss See PERSPECTIVE page 6