The Times Advocate, 2005-11-09, Page 5Wednesday, November 9, 2005
Exeter Times -Advocate
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Opinion Forum News
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
10 YEARS AGO
November 12, 1995 - Joe Vink
of Kirkton does something he
claims only a small percentage
of Ontario dairy farmers do. He
milks his cows three times a
day. More than a year ago he
tried milking at 5 a.m., 1 p.m.
and 9 p.m. and finds benefits
gained include better milk pro-
duction, less stress on his cows
and more time to spend with his
wife and four children.
The first $500 draw in the Stephen township
minor hockey cash calendar draw was split
between Jean Mason and Kay Rathwell.
Lyle and Marilyn Solinger of Grand Bend won
$25,000 playing Instant Bingo. Two years ago they
won $10,000 in Wintario.
25 YEARS AGO
November 8, 1980 - The executive of the Exeter
Kinsmen club was named recently. They are presi-
dent Bill Armstrong, vice-presidents Ken Klages and
Pete Watson and past president Tom Humphreys.
The Huron Park detachment of the Stephen town-
ship fire department took delivery of a new $54,000
fire truck, Wednesday.
Catherine Becker of Dashwood who retired in
June after 34 years as an elementary school teacher
was honoured recently at Stephen Central School.
More than 150 attended the recent rally of Huron
county seniors in Dashwood. Nola Love of
Dashwood is district president and Irene Johns of
Exeter is secretary.
35 YEARS AGO
November 10, 1970 - A report from engineering
firm B.M. Ross and Associates said it would cost
$143,210 to eliminate the flooding that plagued
basements on Thomas and William streets in July.
The study revealed that the drains were too small
and that mismanagement was part of the problem.
40 YEARS AGO
November 6, 1965 - Civic officials from across
South Huron were on hand for the official sod turn-
ing of the new Blue Water Rest Home in Zurich.
45 YEARS AGO
November 5, 1960 - Canada Packers Ltd. have
announced they will be closing their egg processing
plant on Main street and consolidating all of their
efforts in Clinton. They plan to continue truck ser-
vice to the Exeter area.
Exeter mayor Jack Detbridge received support
from all sides when he said November 11 should be
declared a National Holiday. He was speaking at
the annual Legion Remembrance Day banquet.
60 YEARS AGO
November 9, 1945 - Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wein
entertained the music supervisors of South Huron at
their home Monday evening. Inspector R.O. Staples
was present and conducted the business session.
Huron County has gone over the top in its sub-
scription for the 9th Victory Loan. Money raised so
far is $4,560 or 108 percent of the quota.
The Exeter Wartime committee last week packed
and shipped 83 parcels of Christmas Cheer to those
in the service overseas.
80YEARS AGO
November 10, 1925 - Several from Exeter
motored to Whitechurch in Bruce County in Mr. H.
Bagshaw's motor van on a rabbit hunt. They
bagged 26 rabbits in a couple of hours. Those in the
party were H. Bagshaw, H. Bierling, Milt and
Homer Russell, George and Ed Anderson, Ed Pollen,
Silas Reid and Ulric Snell.
Several of the harvesters who went west have
returned home. Among them were Benson Tuckey,
Fred Moir, George Moir, Fred Murphy and Ernest
McNichol.
85 YEARS AGO
November 10, 1920 - Messrs. Fred Wells, Ernest
Wells, Arto Delve and Harold Kuntz left Monday for
Watford where they will assist in laying a water
main for the town.
I I 0 YEARS AGO
November 7, 1895 - Mr. F.R. Knight has opened a
general store in Exeter North in the stand lately
occupied by Brock's Harness Shop.
The Crediton band was out on the street Saturday
night playing for the first time in some weeks. It
seems to liven up the town. Why not play more
often.
Those who purchased coal early are lucky as it is
now risen to $6 per ton.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
In those old days, they cooked in the kitchen with a big
kettle that always hung over the fire. Every day they lit
the fire and added things to the pot. They ate mostly
vegetables and did not get much meat. They would eat
the stew for dinner, leaving leftovers in the pot to get
cold overnight and then start over the next day.
Sometimes the stew had food in it that had been there
for quite a while.
Hence the rhyme, "Peas porridge hot, peas porridge
cold, peas porridge in the pot nine days old."
Coming Events:
YULE -Tide Euchre-ama: Lucan Seniors
Sunshine Club is holding their annual Yule -Tide
Euchre-ama on Thursday, November 17th 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.
LUCAN area Heritage Christmas Bus Tour!
Thursday December 8, 2005. Join us for a fun
filled tour of the beautiful Christmas Light Jim Be
Display in St. Thomas Pinafore Park. A step on
Host -guide will give us a tour of city, a visit to the
Meadowlane Winery, a Festival Christmas Dinner at 5.00
pm. at New Sarum. Ticket price includes the bus, the
meal, admissions, and host. Coach pickup in Exeter &
Lucan and for more information contact Harry Hardy,
Box 249, Lucan, NOM 2J0 227 4887.
Riverview Estates: On Friday afternoon, November
18th, plan to attend fun -filled afternoon of euchre from 1
— 4 p.m. Refreshments served and cost is $2. Come out
and have fun and everyone is welcome.
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 broth-
ers and sisters are welcome and spouses. For more
information, please contact: Ben Fisher at 235-2026.
EUCHRE: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, start-
ing 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 informa-
tion, 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 12th, 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.
Everyone is invited to... AN EVENING OF GOSPEL &
CHRISTMAS MELODIES at Kirkton United Church on
Sunday, November 20 at 7 PM. Featuring: Bob
Heywood, Clare French, and Bev Hagedorn. Donation
Only. Refreshments to follow. Sponsored by "The Class
That Counts" of Kirkton United Church.
Services 357-3222 or Faye Skinner, Exeter 235-0258.
Grand Bend Golden Agers Bus trips:
Bus Trip on December 12, 2005. Go to Acorn Theatre
at Wallaceburg enjoy a lunch and show. Then on to
Sarnia for free time to shop before you have a guided
tour of the "Celebration of Sarnia Lights. Pick up at
Exeter, Grand Bend, and Ailsa Craig.
Call Marjorie Love 243-4036; Marlene 263-6503, or
Wilma at 293-3508 to book your seat and pricing infor-
mation.
Bus Trip to Branson Missouri on November 19th to
25th. Contact Marjorie Love at 243-4036 for more infor-
mation.
What's Happening November 2005
Nov. 11th "Greater Grand Bend Association"
meeting 4:30 p.m. Municipal Office/Council
Chambers.
Nov. 16th "Gentle Tai Chi" This program will
emphasis the relaxation components of Tai Chi
without all the memorization and is for those who
may have back problems, fibromyalgia etc and
need a very gentle stretching program. No Fee!
Grand Bend Area CHC 10:30 —11:30 a.m. for 8
weeks. Instructor Bernice Hill. Call Cindy at 238-
arss 1556 ext. 6 to register.
Nov. 17th "Diabetes Support Program" 11 a.m.
Grand Bend Area CHC, Adult Day wing and everyone
welcome! Call 238-1556 ext. 226 for details
Nov. 22 "Diabetes Self -Management Course" Grand
Bend Area CHC 1:00 p.m. Learn how to effectively con-
trol your Diabetes. Everyone welcome! No Charge Call
238-1556 ext. 226 to register.
Nov. 22 "Port Franks Euchre -Rama" Port Franks
Community Centre 10 a.m. Cost is $5 per person and
includes lunch. Everyone Welcome!
Nov. 23rd "Huron Country Playhouse Guild Christmas
Wassail Lunch" 12:30-2:30 p.m. Southcott Pines
Clubhouse,Grand Bend. Admission $8.00 Guest wel-
come, call Mary Cardiff at 238-5640
Legion News:
Early bird 2006 membership dues for the Legion now
due, $40 from now to December 1st, 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.
• 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 1st 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.
Plan your noon lunch for November 18th, 2005 at the
Exeter Legion Branch 167. Come try the Legion's famous
soup and sandwich and the times are 11:30 a.m. to 1:00
p.m.
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Seniors! Need a ride to the flu clinic?
Beat the flu -Town and Country offers rides
to flu clinics;
When it comes to fighting the flu, one of the best
defenses for senior citizens is the annual flu shot. Town
and Country Support Services is encouraging seniors to
get their flu shots this year by offering free rides to flu
shot clinics in Huron County.
In October and November the Huron County Health
Unit is offering flu shots on 14 different dates and loca-
tions. By calling Town and Country Support Services,
seniors can arrange for a free ride to the clinic in their
area through the agency's volunteer driver program.
Town and Country's transportation program is an
important service to people of all ages in Huron County.
Last year more than 7,200 rides were offered by volun-
teer drivers and through the mobility van program,
which now has three fully accessible vans available.
Helping people to maintain their health is an impor-
tant goal of Town and Country Support Services, espe-
cially with senior citizens.
The Huron County Health Unit notes that in Huron
County there are 10,430 people over the age of 65, and
that it is particularly important for anyone over the age
of 65 to get a flu shot as they are at a higher risk for
health complications from the flu. In the elderly, the flu
shot prevents complications such as pneumonia in about
six out of 10 people and can prevent death in more than
eight out of 10 people, reports the health unit.
For more information about flu clinic dates and loca-
tions, contact the Huron County Health Unit at 482-3416
or 1-877-837-6143. To book a ride to a flu clinic in your
area, call Town and Country Support Services at one of
their three offices: Wingham 357-3222, Clinton 482-
9264 or Exeter 235-0258. For more information contact
Shelley McPhee Haist Town and Country Support
Bob Reynolds President of Bob Pooley Legion Branch
167 Exeter has presented a "Life Time Membership
Honour" to Shirley Campbell. Shirley has devoted a great
part of her life volunteering her time helping others and
organizing and preparing meals for the Legion, whatever
duty she has been asked to do, she has been there.
Congratulations Shirley!
Exeter seniors
Exeter Seniors met at the Legion November 1st at 6
p.m., 64 seniors and guests enjoyed a delicious pot luck
supper. President Shirley Kirk welcomed all and the
meeting opened in the usual manner. 1 moment of
silence was observed. Members celebrating birthdays
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