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Opinion Forum News
I OYEARS AGO
September 4, 1996 - This year's
Ambassador of the Ilderton Fall
Fair is Lora Gill and runnerup is
Ashley McKay. The new Princess is
Corie Charlton and Prince is Alex
McNaughton. Attending
ROSS Thursday's event were most of the
HAUGH Fair Queens from the last 25 years.
BACK IN TIME They included Diane (Robb)
Godwin, 1972; Marilyn
(McLaughlin) Bryant 1976 and
Carolyn (Moir) Wydeven 1979.
20YEARS AGO
September 3, 1986 - More than 400 persons
attended Monday's official opening of the Exeter
Villa Nursing Home on John street East. The Villa
provides 30 nursing home beds and 40 rest home
or retirement lodge beds.
35 YEARS AGO
September 3, 1971 - The Canada Post Office
department Monday recognized the lengthy service
of a district mail contractor by presenting Earl
Guenther of Dashwood with a 45 year medal.
With a crowd estimated at upwards of 20,000
thronging into Zurich for the annual Bean Festival it
looked for a few moments that the one ton supply of
baked beans would be gone with some appetites
still not taken care of. While calls had to be made to
area meat markets for more ham, festival chairman
Gerry Gingerich said only a small bucket of beans
was left over. Glenda Fisher of Exeter was named
Bean Festival Queen.
45 YEARS AGO
September 2, 1961 - The Hensall Observer has
been sold to the Zurich Citizens' News. Publisher
Herb Turkheim is now the owner of both papers.
The new three per cent Ontario sales tax comes
into effect this week.
Panhandle Drilling Company Limited of Texas,
plans to drill 10 wells in South Huron county in
search of gas and oil. Drillers moved in new equip-
ment this week on the farm of Cornelius Faber of
R.R. 1, Hensall.
The price of haircuts goes up next week.
Beginning Tuesday, men will pay $1 instead of
ninety cents for an ordinary cut and brush cuts will
be $1.10.
50YEARS AGO
September 3, 1956 - Jim Hayter Jr. who won a
pony in the Dashwood Men's Club draw last year,
picked his grandmother's ticket out of the barrel
Saturday night in another draw for a pony. With
one pony in the family, the winner Mrs. Fred
Fritzley of Goderich decided to auction it off.
About 400 acres in the Ausable River watershed
have been optioned this summer for reforestation
purposes. The land mostly in Bosanquet and West
Willliams townships will be purchased and reforest-
ed during the next two years.
60YEARS AGO
September 2, 1946 - The percentage of Exeter
High School students passing in all subjects in the
departmental examinations averaged 85 percent
which is unusually high.
Mr. Norman Walper who is employed with
Graham Arthur at the Red Indian service station
has purchased the residence of Mrs. Mawhinney
85 YEARS AGO
September 2, 1921 - Officials of the Grand Trunk
Railway are spending $40,000 in improvements on
the London, Huron and Bruce Line between London
and Wingham. At present they are putting in cul-
verts between Exeter and Kippen. The old culverts
are being replaced by cement tiles of about 3,000
pounds each.
I I OYEARS AGO
September 3, 1896 - A contingent of the Exeter
bicycle club, to the number of a dozen, wheeled to
Hensall Monday evening. They report a pleasant
outing, and the roads, save in Hensall, are in excel-
lent condition.
The Huron Expositor says, "We notice that the
Exeter Times has entered upon the 24th year of
publication. Time flies fast. With the exception of the
Expositor, it has been a greater length of time than
any other paper in the county. The politics of the
Times are bad, but in other respects it has been a
first class local journal and a credit to the smart
town in which so long it has been published, and is
better now than it was ever before. We wish the
Times and its veteran publisher length of days and
continued prosperity."
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
Three things hardest to understand; the mind of
women, the work of the bees, the coming and going of
the tide.
Grandparents Day Social
The Villa will be hosting their Annual Grandparents
Day Social on Sun., Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. Entertainment by
Ross Ward the "Canadian Cowboy" Plan to come to the
Exeter Villa, 155 John Street East, Exeter for a great fun
event.
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.
Fal /Winter Session is pre -paid $2 per class or Pay -As -
You -Go $3 per class.
Solo is back:
Welcome back all Solo card players. New people, men
or women interested in learning to play solo call Sandi at
519-235-0107. Weekly games will start Sept. 13 at 1
p.m. at the Lions Youth Centre 125 John Street West.
Shuffleboard starts Tues., Sept. 12. The first day
starts off with a pot luck meal at 12 p.m. Shuffleboard
begins at 1 p.m. Membership is $15 per season.
Everyone welcome and for more information call 519-
519-235-1167 or 519-235-1016.
What's happening in Grand Bend September
2006?
Sept. 12 "Living with Cancer Support Program" 2-4
p.m. Grand Bend CHC. Everyone welcome! Contact
Cathy Campbell for information 238-5072
Sept. 14 "Grand Bend Women's Probus Meeting" 9:30
a.m. at the Grand Bend Legion speaker is Sharen La
Pier a Canadian Customs Officer.
Sept. 19 "Port Franks Garden Club Meeting" 7:30 p.m.
at the Port Franks Community Centre, also a plant
exchange and brainstorming session. Contact 519-243-
1179 for more information.
Trail Rides for people who have difficulty getting
around; here's your chance to have yourself an adven-
ture on the Exeter Trails. Herman Steffens 519-235-
15558 or Jerry Mathers 519-235-2284 are a couple of
the volunteers and please give either one a call to make
arrangements for you to get a little closer to nature.
Highway and Byway 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 Sat., Sept. 16, 1:30 — 7 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 informa-
tion contact the Legion at 235-2962.
Fish Fry:
Royal Canadian Legion R.E. Pooley Branch #167
Exeter on Sun., Sept. 17. Time for this delicious
meal is 5 — 7 p.m. Entertainment is by Lil' Audrey
5 — 8 p.m. For tickets call 519-235-2962 or 519-
235-1167
Important Notice:
A Public Forum sponsored by Huron County
Housing:
When? Wed., Sept. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. and reg-
istration is at 12:30 p.m. Jim Bearss
Where? This informative public forum will be
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 Sept. 13 at the Southcott Pines Clubhouse in
Grand Bend to find out more about the 2006 fall pro-
gram which starts Sept. 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.
Fall Color BusTour:
Fri., Oct. 13 Harry and Jean Hardy invite you to join
Warren, on a "Shun -piker Tour through Oxford County
which was created in 1798. This day -long tour will
highlight the varied geography and interesting history of
Ontario's Dairy Capital and will travel through many
communities. The autumn trees should be dressed in
their very forest of color. Everyone will enjoy Warren as
our step on host. Bus pickups will be at the Lucan
Arena and the Exeter Legion. For more information call
Harry at 519-227-4887 or Cruise Selloffs at 519-227-
0444.
Town Hall HeritageTheatre,Wingham:
Plan to attend some of the very interesting entertain-
ment specials in Wingham this fall.
Lost in the Fifties on Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. is a tribute to
Roy Orbison performed by Elton Lammie Relive some
of your favorite memories with "Oh Pretty Woman",
"Crying" and "Daydreams About Night Things"; "It's
Almost Like a Song" and of course, "Lost in the Fifties."
Add to that a tribute to the Everley Brothers and Chris
Syne as Buddy Holly and you have the best of the best.
Enjoy September weather as you tour the historic Town
Hall Heritage Theatre in Wingham. For more informa-
tion about Elton Lammie check out his web -site at
www.eltonlammie.com or for more information call
(519) 357-4082.
Show &Tell on September 16 I I a.m.— 4 p.m.
The Town Hall Heritage Theatre is teaming up with
the North Huron Museum for Show & Tell. Up to 12 area
collectors will display their private collections at the
museum and some of the best local talent will provide a
variety of music at the theatre throughout the day. Add
to this is a silent auction with proceeds going to the
museum and you'll have a terrific day. Call the Heritage
Theatre (519) 357-4082 or the North Huron Museum
(519) 357-1096.
ATTENTION!!
South Huron Chamber of Commerce is
SEEKING SURVEYORS
Compensation paid per survey completed. Help our
local economy & earn while you do. Our Business
Retention & Expansion program called SHARE (South
Huron Alliance for Expansion and Retention) Requires
people to conduct predefined interviews in four local
business sectors retail, agriculture, tourism and indus-
try. Training and guidance to be provided and for fur-
ther information, interested parties should leave their
contact information at the SHCC office located in
Reception of the Ranch House Inn, 414 Main St S, Exeter
or call 519.235.4520 Or E-mail office@shcc.on.ca
YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOUR HELP!!
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.
Lunch & Learn:
Alzheimer Society Huron County presents
Brown Bag Education Series. Mark your calen-
dar for Wednesday afternoons on Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27
from 11:45 a.m. — 1 p.m. at Hansen's Independent
Grocers, Thames Road, Exeter upstairs in the communi-
ty room.
Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are on the
rise. At the Alzheimer's Society, we believe, the more
you know about the disease the better prepared you are
to cope with and to help someone you love. Come to
Hansen's on Wednesday afternoons and we'll supply the
lunch and the education.
Your cost is only $10 per session or $35 for the four
week series. Topics include Overview of Alzheimer
Disease, Brain and Behaviour, Communication &
Caregiver Stress, and Drug — Research Update.
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.
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