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Opinion Forum News
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
I OYEARS AGO
August 21, 1996 - Jean Hodgins
who has a passion for community
history recently received the Lucan
1996 Senior of the Year award.
Jackie Taylor and Betty
Thomson, the new owners of the
Purple Turtle children's store on
Main street held their grand open-
ing last week.
John McHenry, public relations
officer at the Huron Country
Playhouse for the past five years is leaving for a sim-
ilar post in Hamilton. His replacement here is
Exeter native Sheila Dougall.
20YEARS AGO
August 20, 1986 - Julie Glavin was named 1986
Princess of Crediton Summerfest Friday night. She
was crowned by last year's winner Ruth Martin.
The Crediton Junior Miss honours went to Kelly
Glavin.
35 YEARS AGO
August 19, 1971 - Clerk Wayne Horner of Hay
township received word from provincial officials in
Toronto Monday that persons 18 years of age and
over will be eligible to vote in the forthcoming liquor
vote in the municipality. It is presumed this is the
first vote in the province of Ontario that will allow
18 year-olds to cast a ballot.
More than 40 planes landed at the Ken Elder
airstrip in Hay township Sunday as members of the
Ontario Flying Farmers gathered for their August
fly -in.
William Cochrane was sworn in Monday night to
fill a vacancy on Grand Bend council caused by the
resignation of Ivan Luther for business reasons.
45 YEARS AGO
August 19, 1961 - Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rundle,
R.R. 3, Exeter have purchased the home of Mr. and
Mrs. N.F. MacSween at the corner of Senior and
Gidley streets.
The three top students in Grade 13 at SHDHS this
year are Mary Creces, David Noakes and Ralph
Wareham
50YEARS AGO
August 20, 1956 - Construction of the $100,000
Reid Brothers fertilizer plant south of Exeter has
resumed again this summer and the firm expects to
complete it this fall.
Doug Smith, Exeter's recreational director for the
past four year tendered his resignation to municipal
officials this week. He has accepted a similar posi-
tion in Iroquois Falls.
Katherine Ondrejicka and Philip Charrette were
the top graduating students at SHDHS in Grade 13
this year.
Jim Pinder has been appointed sanitary engineer
for the south part of Huron county. He is the first to
hold this position.
60YEARS AGO
August 128, 1946 - The mason work for the walls
of the first floor of Jones and MacNaughton's new
seed store has been completed.
The first flood -lit ball park in Huron county was
opened in Hensall Friday evening.
At the request of the District Military Authorities,
Exeter council voted that the Exeter fire brigade
should answer fire calls from the prison camp,
southeast of Exeter at $25 a run.
Hensall merchant Mr. Wilfrid Goodwin returned
Monday after crossing the ocean by plane to visit his
mother whom he had not seen for 27 years.
85 YEARS AGO
August 19, 1921 - The staff at the Exeter High
School consists of principal E.J. Wethey, M.A., a
specialist in mathematics; Miss Margaret Ross M.A.,
classical teacher; Mrs. J. Miller, specialist in Science
and Miss Dorrance, specialist in physical culture.
Mr. E.M. Dignan sold his house on Main street to
Mr. G.S. Howard, the principal of Exeter Public
School.
The second shipment of cattle to England started
out from here on Tuesday, consisting of seven cars.
Samuel Parsons and George Williams accompanied
them.
I I OYEARS AGO
August 20, 1896 - Louis Day has opened up a first
class meat market in W.G. Bisset's store, next door
to the Central Hotel. Fresh and cured meats and all
kinds of fresh poultry constantly on hand. If you
want a pair of nice ducks or spring chickens leave
your order early. Fresh pork sausage and bologna
always on hand.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
If there is a solution, then it isn't a problem.
Important Notice:
Share - South Huron Alliance for Retention
and Expansion:
South Huron Chamber of Commerce received approval
of application for their Business Retention and
Expansion Program. The chamber requires assistance of
seniors with expertise in various sectors of the economy,
Industry, Agriculture, Tourism and Retail to complete
detailed surveys within a sector. Remuneration is based
per survey completed, per (2) two member team. You
will be trained for the upcoming surveys.
If interested, please contact the chamber at (519) 235-
4529 or e-mail your contact information to
office@shcc.on.ca
NEW Exeter Caregivers Support Group:
Exeter Caregivers will be meeting every 2nd Thursday
of every month at the Exeter Town Hall in the 2nd Floor
Meeting Room afternoons 1-2:30 pm.
A time for caregivers to share information and ideas
Information: Alzheimer Society of Huron County 482-
1482 or 1-800-561-5012
Life after Death:
The monthly VON Bereavement Support program for
Widows and Widowers Is being held at Exeter United
Church, James Street, Exeter on the last Monday of each
month 7-9 pm For more information call Kim Winbow
235-2510
Casino Trip:
Hiawatha and/or Point Edward Sarnia on Monday,
August 28th. Bus leaves from Exeter Legion 10:00 a.m.
and return at 6:00 p.m. To reserve a seat contact Esther
at (519) 235-1167.
Cruising with Marion Foster - Ottawa Fall Foliage
Spectacular (October 2-4, 2006) A bus tour through
Haliburton, Algonquin Park, the Ottawa Valley & the
Kawartha Lake region, a steam train excursion in the
Gatineau Hills, tour of Ottawa, and more. The bus will
pick you up in Lucan, Exeter or Kirkton. Please call
Marion Foster 519-229-8718 or Cruise Selloffs 519-227-
0444.
Western Jamboree:
If you enjoy "Old Time Music", plan to attend at the
Royal Canadian Legion R.E. Pooley Branch #167, Exeter.
This fun event takes place Saturday, September 16, 1:30
— 7:00 p.m. Donation at the door. Come and dance the
afternoon away or sit and enjoy the music. Meat and
50/50 draws and roast beef dinner 5 — 6:30 p.m. For
more information contact the Legion at 235-2962.
Newly Formed Probus Club in Exeter:
Wednesday August 30, 10:a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Please plan to attend an Information Session, at the
Exeter United Church 42 James Street Exeter on Probus.
Refreshments and a social are included.
PROBUS means (Professional) (Business) Probus has a
vital purpose to stimulate thought, interest and participa-
tion in activities at a time in life when it is easy to
become complacent and self-centred.
The emphasis is that the club be simple in structure,
be free of the constraints and obligations of service clubs,
involve members in a minimal cost. The club is directed
primarily to providing fellowship between members who
are compatible with each other, and the opportunity for
development of acquaintance. Clubs can be all men,
all women, or combined men and women, decided
usually at the first interest meeting by those attend-
ing. (The spouses of club members are often includ-
ed in the club social activities). Activities usually fall
into two categories:
A Meeting on a set day of each month, usually
from 10 am to 12 noon comprising about 30 min-
utes business, 30 minutes coffee break and 60 min-
utes to hear a guest speaker as well as have discus-
sion
Visits can be arranged (between meetings) to
organizations, places, sports and social activities of every
conceivable nature. Arising out of their membership
activities there is a self -generating goodwill, a sense of
belonging, a diverse background of interests, ensuring
for Probus a highly successful future as a firmly estab-
lished part of the community. Indeed the general public
often recognize that although the club itself is not
involved in service work or fundraising, the persons in
the probus clubs, are perceived to be collectively but sep-
arately involved in a wide range of volunteer pursuits,
even greater than most service clubs
Probus Clubs are to: be non-political and non-sectari-
an, be non-profit making and non -fundraising,
Will be initially sponsored by Grand Bend Rotary Club,
use a distinctive lapel pin, and name badges to assist in
friendship, keep membership fees low.
Probus Clubs are not to: impose a restriction on the
number of members from one former vocation, or
require compulsory attendance at meetings', place any
restrictions on members belonging to other clubs or
organizations. Your steering committee includes Ken &
Joan Agnew 235-1358, Conrad Sitter 235-1909, Bob
Evans 235-1128 or Jim Bearss 235-4243.
CHANGE of DATE:
Silvercreek Steam Show Saturday August 26, 2006,
1.00 PM Aug. 26, Steam Threshing (oats) with a 1925
John Goodison Steam Engine, Grain cut with antique
grain binder, 1880 Stone Crusher, Shingle Maker. We
want to honour our Veterans. There will be Army
Vehicles, Antique Autos, a chain Saw display from the
past, and any other items that may appear. Jack Russell
Dog races etc.Live Music to bring you alive. Two tents
complete with free admission, Food booth. Older people
come to reminisce, tell stories, hear sounds to remind
them of the past. Young people come for the novelty of
seeing first hand how our ancestors lived. Veterans Day
Saturday Aug.26th from Elginfield West (# 7 Hwy) 5
miles, 8 Kms to curve on Hwy. turn right or North 3/4
mile on right, Neil Road. This is for your enjoyment, pri-
vately sponsored, so please respect their property.
Exercise for Senior's:
Get Active! Exercise for Senior's will be held at the
Exeter Lions Youth Centre, 125 John Street West. Time
for this important event is Wednesdays 9 — 10 a.m. You
can set your own pace, both men and women welcome.
Judy Dougall and Suzanne Strang are your Certified
Fitness Instructors. Call (519) 235-0258 to register.
Fall/Winter Session is pre -paid $2 per class or Pay -As -
You -Go $3 per class.
Important Notice:
A Public Forum sponsored by Huron Count
Housing.
When? Wednesday, September 13, 2006 1:00 to 4:00
p.m. and Registration is at 12:30 p.m.
Where? This informative Public Forum will be held at
the Legion Hall 56 Kingston Street, Goderich.
We are getting near the October deadline for the com-
pletion of the Housing Analysis and Recommended
Strategies report. As part of the process our consultants
will be holding a public forum to apprise those present of
the work to date and to gain input from the public
The County of Huron invites all members of the public
to attend a forum to learn about the findings of a recent
study of housing needs in Huron County.
Participants will be asked for their input on what can
be done to help meet these needs.
Please call Melissa Hamer at Housing Services (519)
482-8505 or 1-888-371-5718 ext. #241 to confirm your
attendance.
Light refreshments will be served.
Partners in Learning
is an interesting way for active -minded adults to
explore stimulating ideas with others who share your
interests. You are invited to an open house on
September 13 at the Southcott Pines Clubhouse in Grand
Bend to fmd out more about the 2006 Fall program
which starts September 27. Interesting study groups
offered this session are "Tip -toeing through the
Carolinian Forest", "Architecture Then and Now",
"Unsung Canadians", and "Socrates Cafe". For more
info, contact Jim Southcott at 519-238-8800 or jsouth-
cott@hay.net.
Rainy Day Chores:
Admit it. You have threadbare towels in your linen
closet. You can't find a working pen in your
junk drawer. There are eight lipstick tubes in
your makeup bag. Here are simple tips to help
you clean out your nooks and crannies.
• When you feel overwhelmed by the clean-
ing, think about these plain and simple orga-
nizing tips and start in a room every family
uses: the kitchen.
• Take everything off your counter, clean
each item, and then put back only what you
use at least twice a week.
• Move items you can use frequently to the
backs of cupboards or to another storage area.
• Put out a decorative bowl or basket to collect odds
and ends.
• Pare down kitchenware to those things you have
used in the past year. Give away or donate the rest.
• Store things closest to where they are used. Keep
pots and pans near the stove and put the dishes and flat-
ware near the dishwasher, the sink or the table.
• Hang a cork bulletin board inside your pantry or a
cupboard door and use it to pin up notes, emergency
telephone numbers, shopping lists and stray coupons.
• Set limits on leftover yogurt containers, margarine
tubs and other plastics. Decide how many you really
need and toss the rest.
Jim
Bearss
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