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I OYEARS AGO
November 27, 1996 - The
Exeter PUC this week announced
that three weeks of Christmas
lighting could cost about $3.
Three strings of 25 lights using 5 -
watt bulbs that are left on for four
hours a day for three weeks cost
only $2.36. Using 7 -watt bulbs it
adds up to $3.31 while miniature
strings nab only 27 cents from
your wallet.
Dorothy Revington of Lucan was present to wit-
ness her horse Carriage House capture his second
consecutive Ontario Sire Stakes Gold Series with a
huge victory at Windsor last Tuesday.
20YEARS AGO
November 26, 1986 - The executive of the
Western Ontario North Liberal Association is
endorsing John Turner as leader of the Federal
Liberal Party.
As the result of a vote Sunday, 25 employees of
GRW Industries at Huron Park went on strike
Monday evening.
On Friday, November 28, the Ontario Ministry of
Revenue will mail $50 sales tax grant cheques to
approximately 987,000 Ontario seniors.
45YEARS AGO
November 25, 1961 - Mrs. Allan Gascho of Zurich
was crowned Sweetheart of the Beta Sigma Phi
Sorority at the group's annual ball, Thursday night.
Lee Learn was named corresponding secretary of
the Presbyterian Men of Stratford Presbytery at a
meeting Monday night at Knox Presbyterian Church
in Stratford.
Exeter mayor -elect Eldrid Simmons will be the
youngest chief magistrate in the town's history
when he is sworn into office in January.
5OYEARS AGO
November 28, 1956 - Robert Down, 19 year-old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Down, has been
awarded a $100 Scholarship by Huron County
Council. It is given to the student from the county
who obtains the highest standing while attending
Ridgetown Agricultural College.
A sell-out crowd attended the premiere perfor-
mance of the Exeter Drama Club's, "Peg 0' My
Heart", Wednesday night. Featured in the cast were
Marjorie Dilkes, Jack Fulcher, Audrey Bentley, Jim
Carter, John Hendrick, Gerald Godbolt, Edna Glaab
and Bob Russell. The director was John Goman.
Huronia Male Choir, the district's most outstand-
ing musical organization during the past nine years,
agreed to disband at a meeting Tuesday night.
Officials gave reasons for the demise as lack of inter-
est and members.
60YEARS AGO
November 27, 1946 - Over $1,200 has been sub-
scribed to the Exeter Agricultural Society to meet
expenses connected with the new park.
Warden R.E. Shaddick of Hensall was presented
with a clock at the annual warden's banquet in the
British Exchange Hotel in Goderich.
The newly formed Dashwood Library is located in
Tieman's Furniture store.
Fire swept uncontrolled through several miles of
marsh land south of Grand Bend, Sunday afternoon.
The fire was checked by an early Monday morning
downpour.
85 YEARS AGO
November 26, 1921 - In Caven Church on Sunday
evening, Mr. G.S. Howard and Mr. F.W. Gladman
gave addresses at a meeting of the Young People's
Guild.
Mr. Hector Rowcliffe was successful in carrying
off several prizes at the Kitchener Poultry Show with
his children. The Ladies Aid of Main Street
Methodist Church sponsored a tea Friday evening.
After supper, a program was given comprised of a
reading by Miss Jean Walker, solos by Miss Hunter,
Miss Edna Follick and Mrs. Rev. Foote.
The "Shepherds of the Hills" put on in the Dome
Theatre Monday night last, drew a large and appre-
ciative audience, the hall being packed.
I I OYEARS AGO
November 27, 1896 - At the services last Sunday
in connection with the superannuation fund, a good
collection was raised.
It is somewhat remarkable to find that there are
yet 4,270 working oxen in the Province of Ontario.
In Huron county there are 218, and in Bruce 211.
Neither Middlesex or Perth was credited with work-
ing oxen.
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
SENIORS' CORRESPONDENT
The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes."
-Frank Lloyd Wright
Flu Shots at the South Huron Hospital:
Make arrangements to get your very important flu
shot this year.
Follow the signs and go to the boardroom,
Date is Wed., Nov. 29 from 4 — 7 p.m. Contact:
Cheryl Pfaff at (519) 235 - 5153
Seniors! Book your ride to the Flu
Clinic:
Call Town & Country Support Services, cost
is $5 for a round trip in your area. Call
Clinton at 519-482-9264 or Exeter at 519-
235-0258. Jim
Flu Shots: Sat., Dec. 2, 9 — 11 a.m. at the
Stephen Central School.
Hospital Auxiliary Quilt Draw:
South Huron Hospital Auxiliary is holding their
Christmas meeting in the board room of the South
Huron Hospital. All members are welcome and the
hospital staff will entertain you. The meeting is at 2
p.m. and the Hospital Auxiliary Quilt Draw will be
held.
Exeter Oddfellows & Rebekah's & Spouses
Christmas Dinner:
Plan to attend this great event on Tues., Dec. 12 at
6:30 p.m. in the Lodge Hall. Non -Perishable food
items would be appreciated for the Christmas
Bureau at the Exeter United Church.
Exercises: Hall Walking
Walking is more than an enjoyable mode of trans-
portation. It can improve your fitness, health and
mental well-being. Take advantage of the generosity
of the high school and walk the halls prior to school
7:30 — 8:30 a.m. or in the evenings. If there is 2' of
snow, please leave your boots at the door.
Skating:
Parents, tots and seniors can skate free Tuesdays
1 — 2 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday 10 — 11 a.m. in
Exeter and Monday and Friday mornings 9 — 10
a.m. at the Huron Park arena. Please leave your
pucks and sticks at home.
Exeter Curling Club: pay as you go curlers every
Friday evening. Fri., Dec. 1 a mixed Bonspiel will
commence at 10 a.m., lunch at 12 & a second game
starting at 1 p.m. all for $15. Come out for a day of
fun with no obligation to join. Contact Ken Agnew
519-235-1358 for further information.
Events at South Huron Rec. Centre:
Sun., Dec. 3 Lions Club Bingo, contact Wally
Becker at 228-6878.
Thurs., Dec. 7 Community Living South Huron
Christmas Dinner & Dance. Contact Sandi Shaw at
519-237-3637.
Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol:
This must see show will be held on Sun., Dec. 10
at 7 p.m. at the James Street United Church, Exeter.
CBC's Jill Dempsey and Exeter's own Sanctuary
Singers will entertain you.
Tickets are available at the church office,
Scotiabank or Village Vines.
Huron County Christmas Bureau:
Exeter United Church will be host for the
Christmas Bureau from Dec. 11 — 15 and 18 — 21.
The first week will be for receiving and organizing
donations and the second week for distribution to
clients as referred by the Huron County Christmas
Bureau. Debra Johnston and Ruth Mercer -Ross will
be the Bureau managers.
They are looking for volunteers to donate their
time and talents to make this event a success. If you
would like to help this worthy cause contact, the
church office at 519-235-0860.
Activities in Grand Bend
Nov. 30: "Diabetes Support Group" Grand Bend
CHC in Adult Day 11 a.m. Come share an idea of
how to keep your blood sugar low over the holidays.
At noon we'll have a pot luck luncheon, please bring
a dish and a recipe to share if you wish.
Dec. 1: "Grand Bend Good Food Box" orders due
today, $10 and $15 boxes available in time for
Christmas pickup at Grand Bend CHC on Dec. 20
Dec. 2: "Flu Clinics" Have you got your free flu
shot yet? Clinic available at Stephen Central School
9-11 a.m. and the Hensall Health Centre Thurs.,
Dec. 7 6-8 p.m. or you can come to one of our daily
mini clinics at the Grand Bend CHC by booking an
appointment 519-238-2362.
Bring your health card.
Dec. 4: "Grand Bend Horticultural Society Pot luck
Christmas Dinner" 6:00 p.m. reception 6:30 dinner
Grand Bend Legion
Dec. 4: "Alzheimer's caregiver support and just for
me Meeting" 7 p.m. Grand Bend Area CHC. Call 1-
800-561-5012 for details or call Cindy at 238-1556
ext. 6
Dec. 6: "Grand Bend Golden Ager's Christmas
Luncheon" All members invited to attend 12:30 p.m.
at the Grand Bend Legion. Please bring items for the
Penny sale table and a non-perishable food item for
our collection. Don't forget shuffleboard
every Monday and Tuesday at 1 p.m. Euchre
every second and fourth Wednesday.
"Coping with Grief through the Holidays" 2
p.m. Grand Bend Area Community Health
Centre in Adult Centre. Please join Mickey
Gurbin and Kim Winbow as they offer coping
strategies to get through the holiday season.
Call Cindy to register 519-238-1556, ext. 6
Dec. 7: "Men's and Ladies Probus joint
Bearss Christmas Party" to be held at the Oakwood
Inn. Please contact Gordon Mackay 519-238-
8951 for details and tickets.
Legion News:
Looking for a party? Get your tickets for the Royal
Canadian Legion's famous New Years Eve party to
be held at the `Legion' on New Years Eve. Music by
Don Harvey and the lunch will be prepared by Pine
Ridge BBQ. Only 180 tickets will be sold and you can
obtain yours by calling 519-235-1167 or 519-235-
2962.
Bingo!
Centralia -Huron Park Lions are sponsoring a bingo
on Sun., Dec. 3 at the South Huron Rec. Centre.
Doors open at noon and bingo starts at 1 p.m.
sharp. Progressive Jackpot is $700 in 52 numbers.
Lions Special Share the Wealth jackpot. Please
bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to
the local food bank.
Seasonal LED Lighting:
If you plan to decorate this holiday season, now is
the time to get LEDs out and save some electricity
dollars. That's right — Seasonal Light Emitting Diode
lights! These festive lights use up to 90 per cent less
electricity, and last up to 10 times longer than tradi-
tional incandescent lights. LED lights and other
energy efficient lighting products are sold through-
out Ontario. LEDs are quickly becoming the lighting
product of choice, too.
Grocery Prices to Rise:
The price of corn, which is used as animal feed, is
going up because of demand from ethanol plants
that are springing up to provide alternative fuel
sources to oil. Corn prices recently reached 10 -year
highs.
It is believed the consumer is going to have to pay
more for protein. We are at new levels on corn that
are not likely going to be retrenching back to '06
levels.
Meat producers, processors and retailers will have
to pass the higher grain price on to consumers
because they cannot absorb it in their profit mar-
gins.
Police Tell Motorists to Scrape Frost off
Their Windows:
Please clear the frost off your vehicle windows
before venturing on the roadways. It's the law and
any driver who does not keep the windows clear
faces a $110 fine under the Highway Traffic Act.
Motorists must take time to clear their vehicles'
windows before they set out to drive. This will allow
them a clear view of traffic and roadway.
Did You Know?
Would you believe that once upon a time carrots
were white? Orange -coloured carrots are the prod-
uct of a mutation selected by a Dutch gardener a
few hundred years ago because it was the colour of
the Dutch Royal House!
One evening after dinner, a five year-old boy
noticed that his mother had gone out and he asked
his father, "Where did mommy go?" In answer to
his question, he was told, "Mommy is at a
Tupperware party." This explanation satisfied him
for only a moment. Puzzled, he asked, "What's a
Tupperware party, daddy?"
The man had always given his son honest answers,
so he figured a simple explanation would be the
best approach. "Well, son," he said, "at a
Tupperware party, a bunch of ladies sit around and
sell plastic bowls to each other." The boy nodded,
indicating that he understood this curious pastime.
Then he burst out in laughter, and said, "Come on,
Dad! What is it really?"
For more information contact Jim Bearss, if you
have questions or concerns about Government,
Housing, Health or Local Activities at (519) 235-
0310 x 239 office or home (519) 235-4243 or e-mail
at jimbearss@cabletv.on.ca