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The Times Advocate, 2005-11-02, Page 5Wednesday, November 2, 2005 Exeter Times -Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME 10 YEARS AGO November 1, 1995 - John Stephens who has made many contributions to the town, most recently being chair -per- son of the Park Project Committee was announced as 1995 Exeter Citizen of the Year. 35 YEARS AGO November 1, 1970 - Property in Usborne township at the south end of Exeter formerly owned by Ontario Hydro has been sold to Wedge the Mover, Jack Doerr and Emil Hendrick, subject to approval of Usborne council and the Ontario gov- ernment. The 1970 racing season for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ellerington of R.R. 3, Exeter ended in a blaze of glory when their two-year-old pacer High Ideal won the final championship leg of the Canadian Juvenile Series and brought his total earnings to the $75,000 mark. 40 YEARS AGO November 3, 1965 - Eric Campbell has been appointed vice-president and sales manager of Guenther -Tuckey Transports Limited. John Diefenbaker visited Exeter by train as part of his election tour through Huron county. 45 YEARS AGO November 1, 1960 - All six prizes in Exeter Legion's Remembrance Day essay contest have been won by girls. The winners were Barbara McDonald, Marion Kerslake, Bernice Grainger, Linda Walper, Dianne McKenzie and Shirley Genttner. New Girl Guide Commissioner for Exeter and district is Mrs. Greta Lavender of Hensall. She is also camp advisor for Huron county. Former wardens were among the 367 guests attending Warden John Durnin's banquet in Goderich, Thursday. Guests included 1923 war- den B.W.F. Beavers and his wife and 1943 war- den Benson Tuckey and Mrs. Tuckey. 50 YEARS AGO November 3, 1955 - Five hundred people acclaimed "Angel Street" the first major produc- tion of the Exeter District Players' Guild, Tuesday and Wednesday nights at SHDHS. Principles in the cast were J.W. Cochrane, Mrs. Len Dilkes, Mrs. James Glaab and Frank Wildfong. 60 YEARS AGO October 30, 1945 - Mrs. Muriel Sweet, Douglas and Helen of Estevan, Saskatchewan have moved to Exeter into one of Mr. Elliott'sapartments. The Frayne Block on Main street has been sold by Wm. Frayne to J.M. Southcott. The latter takes possession on October 31. 80 YEARS AGO November 1, 1925 - Mr. S.M. Sanders is installing a steam heating plant in his clothing store. Messrs. William Lawson, George Hind, Grant Sanders and Howard Dignan of Toronto University; Bruce Medd of Guelph OAC and Miss Evelyn Howard and Kenneth Stanbury of Western were home for the holiday weekend. 85 YEARS AGO October 31, 1920 - The Main street in Exeter north has been opened for traffic. Exeter now has a cement pavement from the south boundary to the Lake Road and Thames Road. Twenty-one cases of whiskey were stolen from the baggage room of the Grand Trunk Railway station in Exeter. Mr. Hugh Spackman who has operated a hard- ware business in Exeter for many years has sold out to Mr. B.W.F. Beavers who gets possession at once. 110 YEARS AGO October 30, 1895 - On Friday last Coward and Brown of Winchelsea threshed for George Heywood 125 bushels of wheat in one hour. In the same time on another occasion they threshed 123 bushels of wheat for William Coward. "Who can beat this?", they ask. St. Marys pays its town officials salaries amounting to $1,430 while the machinery in Exeter is run for $700 at the outside. Concession 8 and 9 of Usborne township has become noted as a stock producing community. At the recent Exeter Fall Fair nearly all prizes went to this line. Winners were Thomas Brock, Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR Letting the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier'n putting it back Will Rogers. Sign in a veterinarian's office: All unattended chil- dren will be given a free kitten. The Old Clay House When I am through with this old house of mine And no more, the great lights through the window shine, Just box it up tight and lay it away With the other clay houses of yesterday; And with it, my friends, do try if you can To bury it, my friends, do try if you can To bury the wrongs since I first began. I've lived in this house; bury deep, don't forget I want to be square and out of debt, And when I meet the Great Architect face face, I want to be clean. Now I know this is a poor time to mend A poorly built house, when I come to the end; And to you, who are building, just look over mine And make your alterations while there is still time. Now look at this face, no tears should be shed; It's like any clay house when the tenant has fled. I've lived in this house many days all alone, Just waiting - oh how I've longed to go home! Now, Don't misunderstand me, this world divine, With love birds and flowers and glorious sunshine, Is a wonderful place and a wonderful plan And a truly wonderful gift to man There are dear ones across we are anxious to meet, Perhaps kneeling down at the mercy seat. So open the books and check up the past; Each item is checked, each page must be clean, It's the passport we carry to our Builder supreme. So, when I am through with this old clay house of mine, Just box it up tight and lay it away With the other clay houses of yesterday. For the Master has promised, when this house is spent, To have one all ready with the material I've sent. You ask what material is best to select - I've been told long since by the Great Architect, It's the kind of material we each send across And, if we build poorly, of course it's our loss; So the final material to send up above Is that good straight timber of brotherly love! Maurice Quance-Author Excerpts from the Exeter History book written by Joe Wooden; Maurice learned harness making from W.J. Beer, starting in 1904. He purchased the busi- ness from the late Peter Frayne in 1921 and carried on his work in Beer's shop until the early forties, when he moved his shop to his residence on William Street, where he continued making halters, bridle's and other small harness as well as repairing harness. He was the best harness maker in the area. Many men can recall Maurice cutting their hair in the basement as well. Congratulations to Madeline Sweitzer on winning the most recent free hot meal, held Tuesday's at noon at the lions Youth Centre at 125 John Street, West Exeter. One person a month has the opportunity to win this great prize. Madeline, hope you enjoy your meal. Legion News: Veterans Gala Homecoming sponsored by Veteran Affairs on November 5, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. will be held at Beaver Hall, Wolsley Barracks, London, Ontario. Karen Knip, Norm Eveland and Larry Yuill and Vera Armstrong have organized a Junior Choir. The choir along with war veterans and veterans will be singing 0 Canada at this Veterans Gala Homecoming and closing with God Save The Queen. Coming Events: YULE -Tide Euchre-ama: Lucan Seniors Sunshine Club is holding their annual Yule -Tide Euchre-ama on Thursday, November 17 at Lucan Community Memorial Centre. The cards start at 10:00 a.m. Admission $5 per person and lunch is provided. Share the Wealth & Pot of Gold Prizes. Everyone welcome. RIVERVIEW Estates: Annual Craft & Bake Sale will be held on Saturday November 5 at 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A few craft tables available for $5. Admission is free. For more information 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 to November 5 at 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Crafts and tea. Centralia -Huron Park Lions: Plans for a bingo to be held Sunday, November 6 has been cancelled and now rescheduled for Sunday, October 30, games are at the South Huron Rec. Centre. Doors open at noon and your bingo will start at 1:00 p.m. For more information contact Harvey Hillman at 235-1167. "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 November 4, 2005. 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 Jim Bearss Barlow. The bidding on silent auction items is bound to be fast and furious, as this annual fundraiser heats up to support 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. ANNUAL Christmas Bazaar and Tea Room! Plan to attend Exeter Villa's Christmas Bazaar and Tea Room at 155 John Street, Exeter. This event will be held Saturday, November 5th at 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Christmas cakes, puddings, baking, crafts and more, every one is welcome. LUCAN area Heritage Christmas Bus Tour! Thursday December 8, 2005. Join us for a fun filled tour of the beautiful Christmas Light Display in St. Thomas Pinafore Park. A step on host -guide will give us a tour of the city, a visit to the Meadowlane Winery, a Festival Christmas Dinner at 5.00 p.m. at New Sarum. Ticket price includes the bus, the meal, admis- sions, and host. Coach pickup in Exeter & Lucan and for more information contact Harry Hardy, Box 249, Lucan, NOM 2J0 227 4887. ODDFELLOWS & Rebecca's are holding their Annual Christmas dinner to be held November 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the I.O.O.F. Hall, 355 Main Street, Exeter, ON. All brothers, sisters and spouses are welcome. For more information please contact: Ben Fisher at 235-2026. EUCHRE: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, starting November and goes to April, 2006 at I.O.O.F. hall, Upper 355 Main Street Exeter ON. Sponsors are Exeter Rebekahs and Odd Fellows. Admission $2.00 Time 8:00 p.m. and ladies, please bring lunch. For more information, please contact Jean Hodgert at 235-0497. CENTRALIA United Church is hosting a delicious turkey supper with all the trimmings to be held on November 12, 2005 at the church. Times for the set- tings are 4:45 and 6:00 p.m. Takeouts are available, and for more information, please contact Brent Caslick at 228-6702 or Larry Skinner at 229-6304. Seniors! Need a ride to the flu clinic? Call Town and Country Support Services. Free transportation to flu clinics Wingham - 357-3222, Clinton - 482-9264, Exeter -235-0258. Thanks! Shelley McPhee Haist, Town and Country Support Services 357.3222 ext 207 or 482.9264 Exeter Library News Exeter Library Fiction Book Club met Friday October 7 to discuss Sylvanus Now by Donna Morrissey. A set of ten copies of this novel were pur- chased for the Huron County Library by Exeter Friends of the Library. This book set in Newfoundland is a wonderful snapshot of life on the island in the 50's and 60's. Morrissey's portrait of characters is clear and at times heartbreaking. All members of the club enjoyed the read and recommend it. The Club will meet again on November 4th at 12:30 to discuss Murder Room by P.D. James. New members are wel- come. Bring your brown bag lunch. Coffee and tea provided. The Non Fiction Book Club will meet on November 9 at noon to discuss Flint and Feather by Charlotte Gray. New members welcome. Town & Country Support Services continued Personal Support and Homemaking Services: Personal Care: Tub or bed bath, shaving, shampoo - See PERSPECTIVE page 6