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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-10-19, Page 5Wednesday, October 19, 2005 Exeter Times -Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME I 0 YEARS AGO October 18, 1995 - Staying Together, the fastest horse in the world, owned by Bob Hamather of Hensall is being retired after being inducted into the Hall of Champions. Staying Together's world record of one minute and 48.2 seconds was achieved at the Meadowlands. 25 YEARS AGO October 18, 1980 - Janet Simmons was the recipient of a pin commemorating 300 hours of volunteer service as a candy -striper at South Huron Hospital. The pin was presented by fellow candy -striper Colleen Forsyth who has served for 100 hours. Janet Shapton, Queen of the Furrow for Huron county for 1979 was named second runnerup at the International Plowing Match competition at Woodstock. 40YEARS AGO October 20, 1965 - Religious education will be instituted at SHDHS this fall but it will be free- dom of choice for the individual student. The course is being set up to start in the near future and will be held after school hours. The population of Exeter is dropping rather than increasing as predicted in official studies. Council was informed Monday evening that the official population of Exeter for 1965 is now 3,151, down five from 1964 and down 90 from the 1963 total of 3,241. 45 YEARS AGO October 16, 1960 - Exeter Lions Club members collected 18 tons of newspaper Tuesday in one of the most successful paper drives yet. Repair on the Anne street drain where it cross- es Main street has required a detour around Main street. This week, workmen are installing large 54 inch culverts under the road, where a bottleneck has caused damaging floods in previ- ous years. South Huron Hospital officials expect to inter- view architect Charles A. Gillen of London to approve final plans for a 15 bed addition. 50YEARS AGO October 15, 1955 - Douglas Wein, Richard McFalls and Bill Pollen of James Street Sunday School and Donald Hendrick of Crediton attend- ed the three-day conference of the Christian Young Counsellors of the Ontario Boys' Work Board at Stratford this week. 55 YEARS AGO October 16, 1950 - The 1950 South Huron plowing match was held on the Elder Bros. farms in Hay township. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Westcott of Usborne township are leaving the farm and moving to Exeter into the house they recently purchased from Thomas Coates. A plaque naming those who subscribed $500 to the proposed South Huron Hospital will be erected. Twenty seven have qualified. Privates Bob Nicol, Carl Schwalm and Lorne Lamont of Canada's special UN brigade are home for a week's leave. They will return to the camp at Wainwright just outside Calgary. 60YEARS AGO October 17, 1945 - In support of the national clothing collection drive, Leavitt's Theatre on Saturday will run a special children's matinee. Admission is by presenting a wrapped article of used clothing. 80YEARS AGO October 19, 1925 - Messrs. Harold Turnbull, Will Allison and Gordon MacDonald have returned home from the west. John G. Walper was fined $25 for conducting a pool room in Exeter without a licence. Jack rabbitts are becoming so tame around Khiva that last week when Mr. Dave Lippert was cutting his buckwheat one jumped up on the binder and thought he would take a ride, but Dave thought he looked too good to let run so he soon had him captured. 85YEARS AGO October 18, 1920 - Bread has dropped by one cent a loaf in Exeter. It now sells at 13 cents. It's believed the top of high prices has been reached. I I 0 YEARS AGO October 20, 1895 - One day recently Mr. E. Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR Life is like a checker -board and the player opposite you is time. If you hesitate before moving or neglect to move properly, your men will be wiped off the board by time. You are playing against a partner who will not tol- erate indecision. Elbert Hubbard Coming Events: Solo is at the Lions Youth Centre at 125 John Street West, Exeter. Games start at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome. Craft & Bake Sale: Plan to attend a Craft & Bake sale at Caven Presbyterian Church, 68 Main Street, Exeter on Sat., Oct. 15. Time for this event is 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A tea & cookie table is provided for your enjoyment. Halloween Dance Town & Country Support Services is hosting this event on Oct. 29 at the Betty Cardno Centre, Clinton. Ken Scott Orchestra. Tickets 482-9264 or 357-3222. Euchreama: Riverview Estates is having a Euchreama on Oct. 21, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Turn right at the "Beer Store" and go to end of street. Come and enjoy the afternoon, refreshments and admission is $2. For more information contact: Mildred Chalmers at 235-2028. 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. Riverview Estates: Annual Craft & Bake Sale will be held on Saturday November 5th at 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A few craft tables available for $5. Admission is free. For more infor- mation contact Olga Davis at 235-0499. Church Bazaar: Bethel Reformed Church Bazaar will be held at the Olde Town Hall, 322 Main Street, Exeter on November 5th at 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Crafts and tea. Centralia Huron Park Lions: Plans for a bingo to be held Sun., Nov. 6th has been cancelled and now rescheduled for Sun., Oct. 30 Games are at the South Huron Rec Centre. Doors open at 12:00 noon and your bingo will start at 1:00 p.m. For more information contact Harvey Hillman at 235- 1167. Bereavement Support Group: The VON palliative Care Volunteer Program is spon- soring an 8 week facilitated peer support group. Spend time with others who are grieving the death of a loved one. Beginning Wed., Oct. 19, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bluewater Rest Home. Register or for more information, please contact Kim Winbow 235-2510 or Patty Groot 236-4373. "Taste of Huron—Share A Little Magic!" Gala is Heating Up! Grand Bend, The fourth annual `Taste of Huron in black and white. Share a Little Magic! 'A Big Brothers Big Sisters event' Theme is set to delight your palate and amaze your mind! Oakwood Inn is the magical setting for this dinner and silent auction, on Nov. 4. Headline chefs Stephen Bland the Red Pump; McKenna Lavis -Bistro 437; Kate Craig—Lakeview Cafe; and Barbara Bloch -Gower -Catering by Barbara will provide a sensational five -course gourmet meal. Entertainment will be provided by jazz quartet `Change for a Quarter', and Canada's most amazing and entertaining Mentalist Dr. Norman Barlow. The bidding on silent auction items is bound to be fast and furious, as this annual fundraiser heats up to sup- port Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron. Dress is formal or casual, but dress up in black and white! For more information and to view the event menu visit the agency website at www.shbbbs.on.ca or call for tickets at 235-3307. Exeter Library News: Exeter Library has services for those with challenges. Large print books and books on CD and tape are avail- able to all patrons. CNIB talking books and cassette players are available to patrons who have been identified by a health care professional. Please check with library staff regarding the use of talking books. A small selec- tion of videos for the visually impaired can also be found at the branch. The library has a computer with a large print key- board and head phones which is designated for those who need these advantages. A closed circuit TV is a spe- cial device for those needing enhanced print. Both the computer and the TV are on movable tables, which can be adjusted for those in wheel chairs. A baby change table can be found in one of the wash- rooms. The library is in an accessible building with ramps at both the front and the rear. Designated parking can be found at the rear of the building near the ramp for both those with wheel chairs and young children and also a book drop for your convenience. Exeter Seniors met Oct. 4 at the Legion. 49 members and guests enjoyed a bountiful pot luck supper at 6 p.m.. President Shirley Kirk welcomed all and opened the meeting with a poem. A business meeting was held. June Hodgson gave the secretary's report and Gerald Dearing reported on the finances. "Happy Birthday" was sung to Pearl Kirk, Madeline Sweitzer and Grace Ballantyne. Lois & Irvine Armstrong celebrated an anniversary. Murray Taylor was introduced. He will be helping with the senior games. June Hodgson spoke on the bequests that the Anglican Church is donating to various groups. Members were "Thanked" for their participation in the Community Thanksgiving Celebration October lst. Lois Armstrong spoke on behalf of Bruce Coleman and the treatment he needs. Ontario does not pay for the treatment he requires, like all the other provinces do. Lois asked members to sign a petition and papers are to be sent to our members of Parliament. Joyce Lavender was chairperson for the program. Bob Heywood entertained with his usual great selections. A sing -song and gospel music was really enjoyed. Joyce read some quotations and a poem re- Doctors Check-up Door prize winners were; Irene Johnson Ruth Insley, Mary Webber, Howard Holtzmann and June Hodgson. Share The Wealth winners were; Anna Keller, Burdene Morgan, Gerald Dearing, Mildred Chalmers, Joyce Lavender, Almira Ford and Lorraine Alexander. Up com- ing events is a Euchreama Oct. 28 at Exeter Legion. Nov.1 is the next seniors meeting when Christmas dinner tickets will be on sale for $11.00. Memberships are also available that night for $5.00. Table decorations were won by Vera Armstrong, Harry Dougall, Chester Dunn, Jean Anne Guenther, Helen Webber and Anna Keller. Joyce Lavender gave a couple of readings. Bob Heywood entertained again and the meeting closed with the Seniors prayer. Legion News: Early bird 2006 membership dues for the Legion now due $40 from now to Dec. 1, 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. Note: Oct. 22, 3:00- 5:00 p.m. music by Jim Ashby downstairs. • Steak Dinner & Dance Oct. 22 $20.00, Dinner only $12.00, children under 12, $6.00. Dance only $10.00 Music by Jim Ashby. • 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 first 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 or Harvey or Esther Hillman at 235-1167. "1 Out Of 9Women" In OntarioWill Develop Breast Cancer, I Out Of 4 Will Not Survive. "Shocking Isn't It? The Pink Ribbon Girls cordially invite you to the unveiling of their "2006 Calendar" in support of Breast Cancer Research at Ironwood Golf Course 70969 Morrison Line, Exeter 235-1521. WM be held Tuesday, October 25th, 2005. Time 6:30 - 9:OOp.m. At this event there will be a Silent Auction - Live Entertainment - Door Prizes - Refreshments. Everyone welcome. False Myths About Aging That Can Lead To Crime: False Myth: Seniors are mostly useless and a burden on society. Fact: Older people mostly keep the world running. They are found to be the world's business, cultural and political leaders. They call most of the shots in most pub- lic and private organizations, at both the global and local levels. Far from being has-beens, they are the forefront of world civilization. False Myth: seniors are less creative and poor work- ers. Fact: The majority of best-sellers are written by older people. The Labour Department of Canada has found that older workers have less absenteeism, fewer on-the- job accidents, lower turnover rates, and equivalent effi- ciency with younger workers. Younger workers consis- tently have more sick days per year than seniors. "Older workers may be a tad slower, but they make fewer See PERSPECTIVE page 6 ggti Jim Be arss