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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-10-05, Page 5Wednesday, October 5, 2005 Exeter Times -Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME I OYEARS AGO October 4, 1995 -Janet Smith is the new Ilderton Fall Fair Queen. She was crowned by last year's winner Lisa Phillips. Runner-up was Katie Robson. Prince and Princess of the fair were sister and brother Sarah and Brian Milne. The Ontario Plowmens' Association has announced that the 1999 International Plowing Match will be held in Hay township at the farms of Earl and Bonnie Becker and son Michael. The location is a mile and a quarter north of Dashwood. 20YEARS AGO October 1, 1985 - Dinney's Fine Furniture and Carpet Centre is celebrating an anniversary as Bob, Bill and Jon observe 98 years as a family business. Brenda Russell is the new Postmaster in the vil- lage of Hensall. 25 YEARS AGO October 3, 1980 - Two members of last year's provincial champion Exeter midgets, Dave Shaw and Tom Coates have made the roster of the Stratford Culliton Junior "B" club according to coach Jack Nairn. 45 YEARS AGO October 1, 1960 - Kathy Love of Shipka, a mem- ber of SHDHS's Perthex championship cheerlead- ing team was crowned Queen of Exeter Kinsmen's Harvest Jamboree Friday night. 50YEARS AGO October 5, 1955 - A fishing party of police chief Reg Taylor, Harold Holtzmann, Les Mitchell, Bob Sanders and Bob Cutting got a nice catch of north- ern pike at Field, near North Bay this week. Preston Dearing and son Gerald of R.R. 1, Exeter captured every major prize in the Dorset Horned sheep class at the CNE in Toronto on Thursday. 55 YEARS AGO October 5, 1950 - The cornerstone of the new Exeter Legion building was laid in a Thursday cer- emony. Taking part were Vern Heywood in charge of construction and four men who have presided over the Legion since the war: Len McKnight, Bert Borland, Bert Osland and Ted Pooley. 60YEARS AGO September 13, 1945 - Continuation School in Hensall was to have opened on Monday but the pupils will enjoy another week of holidays owing to the fact that Teddie and Freddie Saunders, twin sons of principal Morley Saunders have the measles and the entire family is under quarantine. James Morley of Exeter was among 39 new King's Counsel in Ontario appointed by Attorney General Leslie Blackwell of Toronto. 80YEARS AGO October 2, 1925 - The West Huron Teachers Association met in Exeter last week and severely criticized history, arithmetic and speller text books. The teachers also endorsed total prohibi- tion. The Crediton baseball club has installed a radio in the home of pitcher William Motz so he can lis- ten to baseball's World Series. 85 YEARS AGO September 30, 1920 - Enrolment at Exeter High School this year is 88. The staff consists of princi- pal Mr. E.J. Wethey, Miss Stella Gregory and Miss Verna McLaughlin. A carload of cement arrived in Centralia last week for Rogers Bros. to build silos for William Essery, Murray Elliott and A. Hodgson. I I OYEARS AGO October 2, 1895 - A citizen of Clinton in Exeter the other day remarked that all the streets in town were excellent and what added to their beauty was the avenue of trees growing on either side. He had not been in a cleaner or prettier town. John Mallott left Exeter one day recently to see the Toronto Exhibition and friends the other side of Toronto. Leaving the city to visit his uncle he fell asleep on the train and was taken to Kingston, 140 miles further than his ticket called for. He had to remain there as his funds ran out. Wingham is to have a new newspaper named the Journal. It will take more money than brains to successfully conduct a third newspaper in Wingham. Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR Happiness is like a potato salad; share it with others and you can have a picnic. Houses had thatched roofs -thick straw -piled high, with no wood underneath. It was the only place for animals to get warm, so all the dogs, cats and other small animals (mice, bugs) lived in the roof When it rained it became slippery and sometimes the animals would slip and fall off the roof Hence the saying "It's raining cats and dogs. Coming Events: Shuffleboard at the Exeter Legion Hall, shuf- fling will be every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons beginning at 1:00 p.m. Note: Except 1st Tuesday of the month, then Wednesday and Thursday's. Everyone welcome! Contact Esther Hillman at 235-1167 "Overnight Casino Bus Trip" to Rama. Will be held on Sunday November 27th and Monday November 28th. $99 includes hotel and 3 meals. For more information and to book a seat contact Esther Hillman at 235-1167 Duplicate Bridge: Come and enjoy a good game of bridge. Held every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Legion. Bring your own partner. Euchreama: The Dashwood Good Companions Senior Club is host- ing a Euchreama on Thursday October 6th, 2005 at the Dashwood Community Centre. Starting time is 10:00 a.m. Lunch provided, and chance of good prizes. Everyone welcome. Harvest Luncheon: Centralia United Church Women (UCW) is hosting a Harvest Luncheon on October 22, 2005 at 12:00 noon at the church. Enjoy homemade soup, tea biscuits and dessert for $5. Tickets are available from members or for more information contact June Essery at 228-6228. Solo: Solo is starting on September 28th at the Lions Youth Centre at 125 John Street West, Exeter. Games start at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome. VON Palliative CareVolunteer Program Bereavement Support Group is sponsoring an 8 week facilitated peer support. Spend time with others who are grieving the death of a loved one. Beginning Wednesday October 19th at Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich at 7:00 — 9:00 p.m. To register or for more information, please contact Kim Winbow 235-2510 or Patty Groot at 236- 4373 Hospital Auxiliary Rummage Sale: Wednesday, October 19th & Thursday, 20th. Drop your goods on Tuesday night October 18th at the South Huron Rec. Centre, Exeter ON. Contact Vera Armstrong 235-0780 or Mary Jane Taylor 235-3293. Craft & Bake Sale: Plan to attend a Craft & Bake sale at Caven Presbyterian Church, 68 Main Street Exeter on Saturday, October 15th, 2005. Times for this event is 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A tea & cookie table is provided for your enjoy- ment. Lucan and Area Heritage & CruiseSelloffs invite you to join Warren of Shunpi dng Tours, on a day long narrated Colour & Heritage Tour, Wed. October 12, 2005. Through the beautiful colour Counties Of Waterloo & Perth. Warren our step -on guide will take us to Doon Heritage Crossroads to see Peter Martin House & Shuh Barn, excellent examples of Pennsylvania -German her- itage, after lunch, the tour will continue through the Mennonite & Amish areas of the Waterloo & Perth Counties searching for differences in the two groups. The rural woodlots should be a splendour of colours. Talk to your Friends about this exciting day tour. Contact Harry Hardy 227 4887, Box 249, Lucan ON NOM 2J0 or Wayne Hall 227 0444 Exeter Library News: All Huron County Branch Libraries will be closed Sunday October 16th through Thursday October 20th to install new equipment and train staff for a new automat- ed system. Branches will reopen regular hours Friday, October 21st. Please stock up now! The library apolo- gizes for any inconvenience. Exeter Library is closed for Thanksgiving Sunday and Monday October 9 & 10. Happy Turkey Day! What's Happening October 2005 Oct. 5th "Partners in Learning program starts" at Southcott Pines Clubhouse 10 -noon. Topic Looking at Art, with Jack Winn. Oct. 6th "Grand Bend Good Food Box "orders due today. Boxes are just $10 & $15. Pick up at the Grand Bend CHC from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Wed. Oct. 19th Oct. 6th "Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Program" 7 p.m. Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre 69 Main St. East. Oct. llth "Arthritis Support Program" Join us for a six -week program from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Grand Bend CHC on how to manage your arthritis. Sponsored by the Arthritis Society. Registration is $35.00 and includes materials. Oct. llth "Living with Cancer Support program" 7 p.m. Grand Bend Area CHC Oct. llth "Grand Bend & Area Women's Probus Meeting," Grand Bend Legion 9:30 a.m. Guest speaker Aileen Knip, topic Type 2 Diabetes. All ladies wel- come! Oct. 14th "Greater Grand Bend Community Association Meeting" 4:30 p.m. Grand Bend Municipal Offices/Council Chambers Oct. 15th "Lambton Heritage Museum Fall Colour & Craft Festival" 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. over 100 craftspeople in two location, Lambton Heritage Museum and The Thedford Bosanquet Community Centre! Don't miss it! Oct. 15 16th "Tea Room" Port Franks Community Centre 10 a.m.-5 p.m .Sponsored by the Ausable Port Franks Optimists. Enjoy soup, sand- wiches and desserts, local crafts and more. Contact Barb for info or to set up a table 243-1515 PROBUS: PROBUS! Clubs for Retired Professional & Business Persons, Former Executives and others and the develop- ment of PROBUS is one of the many community service activities of ROTARY Clubs. PROBUS is the association of retired and semi -retired persons who join together in autonomous Clubs through- out the world. The word PROBUS is an abbreviation of the words PROfessional BUSiness, but membership is not restricted to these two groups. It embraces also former executives of government and other organizations and, in fact, anyone who has had some measure of responsi- bility in any field of endeavour. The basic purpose of a PROBUS CLUB is to provide regular gatherings to those who, in retirement, apprecia- tion and value opportunities to meet others in similar cir- cumstances and of a similar level of interest. The empha- sis is that the Clubs: • Be simple in structure • Be free from the constraints and obligations of ser- vice clubs • Be directed primarily to providing fellowship and the opportunity for development of acquaintance. • Seek members who are compatible with one anoth- er. For more information on PROBUS, or if retired or semi -retired professionals would like to start a PROBUS group in Exeter & area please contact Mr. Bill Metcalfe, Grand Bend ON Phone (519) 238-5987 or whnet@hay.net The Centre for Employment & Learning is now open at their new location- 349 Main Street, the former Shoppers' Drug Mart. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:30 and Tuesday evenings 6:00-8:30. They offer a vari- ety of employment services, adult education including: credit courses, GED preparation, literacy programs, computer training and online courses at the post -sec- ondary level. The date for the official grand opening will be announced soon. Jane Gillespie Site Co-ordinator, The Centre for Employment & Learning 349 Main Street, Box #173 Exeter, ON NOM 1S6. Jane_Gillespie@fcmail.amdsb.ca Phone:(519) 235-0471 Fax:(519) 235-2716 www.thecen- treforemploymentandlearning.ca Legion News: Early bird 2006 membership dues for the Legion now due $40 from now to December 1st, then $45 thereafter. Legion & Auxiliary Hall Rental & Catering: Weddings, Anniversaries, Dances or Funeral Lunches. At present is a list of public events and you Do Not have to be a Legion member to attend. • Meat Draws every Saturday starting October 1, 4:00- 6:00 p.m. Note: October 22, 3:00- 5:00 p.m. music by Jim Ashby downstairs. • Steak Dinner & Dance October 22 $20.00, Dinner only $12.00, children under 12, $6.00. Dance only $10.00 Music by Jim Ashby. • Noon Lunches — 11:30 — 1:30 October 14, November 18. As of January 1st 3rd Friday of the month. • Duplicate Bridge (bring your own partner) every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. • Shuffleboard at the Exeter Legion Hall, shuffling will be every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons beginning at 1:00 p.m. Note: Except 1st Tuesday of the month, then Wednesday and Thursday's Everyone welcome! Contact Esther Hillman at 235-1167 For more information contact the Legion at 235-2962 Jim Be arss See PERSPECTIVE page 6