The Times Advocate, 2005-11-16, Page 5Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Exeter Times—Advocate
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Opinion Forum News
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
I OYEARS AGO
November 15, 1995 - Rod
MacAlpine, a 33 -year veteran of
the Canadian Armed Forces was
the guest speaker at the recent
Exeter Legion's annual
Remembrance Day service. At the
Queensway Nursing Home in
Hensall, resident Bruce Cann who
served in the 24th Bat. Red Cross
Field Ambulance was honoured.
The conception of a warm room
at the South Huron Rec Centre will soon be a reali-
ty as board members said Thursday that construc-
tion should be completed by early December.
20YEARS AGO
November 14, 1985 - After two years of blood,
sweat and tears, the 1984 Huron County Historical
Atlas has hit the streets with a bang. The book
weighing in at seven pounds arrived at 4 p.m.
Wednesday at the court house in Goderich. The
proud "parents" include editor Andy McLean, co-
cordinator Bev Brown and atlas steering commit-
tee chairman Grant Stirling, reeve of Goderich
township. Huron Warden Paul Steckle passed on
the first copy to MPP Jack Riddell who will send it
to the Ontario archives in Toronto.
25 YEARS AGO
November 1, 1980 - The recent annual Huron
county plowing match was held on the farm of
Usborne township reeve and Huron county warden
Bill Morley.
Agricultural statistics for 1979 released this
week by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food
shows Huron continues to lead the way in several
crop areas. Once again, Huron topped the white
bean production with 33,000 acres and an average
yield of 16 cwt. per acre. Soybean figures are
incomplete, but show that Huron had 12,500 acres
in 1979 with a harvested value of $2,728,000.
Huron remains the leader in barley and corn.
Cliff Russell and a party of hunting friends from
Shipka returned home Saturday from a week's
hunting trip to Restoule where the group bagged
four deer. A few weeks earlier they spent two
weeks moose hunting at Chapleau and returned
home with a couple of moose.
40YEARS AGO
November 18, 1965 - Exeter council has decided
to investigate the possibility of securing an ambu-
lance service located within the municipality.
Robert Bennett will perform the valedictorian
duties at the annual graduation ceremonies at
SHDHS Friday night.
The Lebanon Forest Lodge honoured C.S.
MacNaughton Friday night upon his appointment
as Grand Senior Deacon. The regalia and decora-
tion that was laid on was the greatest since the
club celebrated its centenary in 1960.
45 YEARS AGO
November 13, 1960 - Expectations are high for
the Federal Government's participation in the
impending Parkhill Dam project.
Tenders for the 16 bed addition to South Huron
Hospital were opened Wednesday by the property
committee. The Exeter addition is one of three hos-
pital projects being planned for Huron county.
55 YEARS AGO
November 17, 1950 - Bob Hern of Granton won
the coveted Queen's Guinea award at the Royal
Winter Fair in Toronto.
After a great opening in Grand Bend, the Exeter
Lion's "Showboat" is set to play both Hensall and
Zurich. Between $400 and $500 was raised in the
two night stand in Exeter.
Final plans for the building of South Huron
Hospital have been approved and the province has
granted $32,000 for the purpose of building. It is
hoped tenders will be called soon.
60YEARS AGO
November 13, 1945 - C/Sgt. Glenn Fisher
became the possessor of a silver trophy when he
broke the tape in the Exeter High School Cadet
Corps obstacle race Friday afternoon. Frank
Gregus was second and Jack Hennessey third.
80YEARS AGO
November 14, 1925 - Messrs. Luther Penhale,
Bert Clark, Richard Welsh and Ulric Snell were at
the Ailsa Craig Swamp Tuesday and returned
home with 33 rabbits.
Paul Coates, Peter Case, Thomas Woodward and
Lorne Oke attended last week's Royal Winter Fair
in Toronto.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
Food Fact: This food was developed in 1890 by a St.
Louis, Missouri, doctor for his patients with bad teeth.
Answer Peanut Butter. Did you know? It takes 550
peanuts to make a regular sized, 12 -ounce jar of creamy
peanut Butter. Americans eat about seven pounds of the
sticky stuff per person each year.
DINING for Senior's. Winner for this month is Dorothy
Hern, R. R. 1 Granton. Congratulations Dorothy and
enjoy your meal.
A husband and wife were shopping when the
wife said, "Darling, it's my mother's birthday
tomorrow. What shall we buy for her? She
would like something electric." The husband
replied, "How about a chair?"
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 Jim Be
and lunch is provided. Share the Wealth & Pot
of Gold Prizes. Everyone welcome.
LUCAN area Heritage Christmas Bus Tour! Thurs.,
Dec. 8. 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 city, a visit to the
Meadowlane Winery, a Festival Christmas dinner at 5
pm. at New Sarum. Ticket price includes the bus, the
meal, admissions, and host. Coach pickup in Exeter and
Lucan and for more information contact Harry Hardy,
Box 249, Lucan, NOM 2J0, 227 4887.
Riverview Estates: On Friday afternoon, Nov. 18, 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 & Rebekahs are holding their annual
Christmas dinner to be held Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the
I.O.O.F. Hall, 355 Main Street, Exeter. All brothers and
sisters are welcome and spouses. For more information,
please contact: Ben Fisher at 235-2026.
EUCHRE: Second and fourth 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 Oddfellows.
Admission $2.00 Time 8 p.m. and ladies, please bring
lunch. For more information, please contact Jean
Hodgert at 235-0497.
EVERYONE is invited to... AN EVENING OF GOSPEL &
CHRISTMAS MELODIES will be held at Kirkton United
Church on Sun., Nove. 20 at 7 p.m. Featuring: Bob
Heywood, Clare French, and Bev Hagedorn. Donation
Only. Refreshments to follow and the event is Sponsored
by "The Class That Counts" of Kirkton United Church.
Town & Country Support Services
BE SURE to drop by the Betty Cardno Centre on Thur.,
Nov 24 to see the Fitness Centre.
We will have seniors working out on the machines.
For more information call Cheryl Phillips at 482-9264.
Seniors Fitness Centre open house
It's never to late to start exercising
by Shelley McPhee Haist
No matter how old you are, exercise can improve your
quality of life and you don't have to spend a lot of time
doing it to see and feel improvements. Town and Country
Support Services is promoting active aging and active liv-
ing through the new seniors fitness centre at the Betty
Cardno Memorial Centre in Clinton and the L.I.F.E. pro-
grams - Living Independently through Fitness and
Exercise.
They are inviting the public to tour the seniors fitness
centre on Thurs., Nov. 24 from 1-4 p.m.
The lower level of the Betty Cardno Centre is being
transformed into a fitness centre - complete with tread-
mill, recumbent exercise bicycle and a strength training
multi -gym. The fitness centre will also include a resource
library, a social area and meeting room for education
sessions. The centre will offer professional staff and
trained volunteers to lead in programs, as well as consul-
tations with health and fitness experts who can help in
individual assessments. The new fitness centre is located
in a "senior friendly" facility and is accessible by eleva-
tor. It provides a safe and comfortable facility that is
geared to older adults. Individuals can become members
of the centre and use the equipment with personalized
programs designed for their needs and levels of activity.
As well the L.I.F.E. program offers a number of exercise
classes.
Fourth annual Bethlehem Walk will be held on Fri.,
Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kirkton-Woodham
Community Centre and Kirkton Fairgrounds. Enjoy the
re-enactment of the Christmas story in a country setting.
Community choir and local actors will walk you through
the sights and sounds of Bethlehem to visit the living
nativity. Dress appropriately for visiting outdoor scenes.
Bring a non-perishable gift towards local food banks.
Refreshments provided by Kirkton/St Mary's Pathfinders.
Fundraising for their Mexico trip.
Presented by the following churches: Kirkton United,
Woodham United, Thames Road/Elimville United,
Centralia United, Zion West United, Zion (Crediton)
United and St Pauls Anglican. For more information con-
tact: Helen Kadey (519) 228-6484.
What's Happening in Grand Bend &Area
November 2005
Nov. 17 "Diabetes Support Program" 11 a.m.
Grand Bend Area CHC, Adult Day Wing and every-
one welcome! Call 238-1556 ext. 226 for details.
Nov. 22 "Diabetes Self -Management Course"
Grand Bend Area CHC 1 p.m. Learn how to effec-
tively control 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. 23 "Huron Country Playhouse Guild
arss Christmas Wassail Lunch" 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Southcott Pines Clubhouse, Grand Bend. Admission
$8.00 Guest welcome, call Mary Cardiff at 238-5640.
Nov. 24 "Two from Galilee"Forest Community
Theatre present a musical depicting Mary and Joseph's
love. New Horizon Community Church, 383 Russell St.
North, Sarnia Nov 24, 25 and 26, 7:30 p.m. Call 786-
5014 for tickets.
Nov. 28 "Grand Bend Horticultural pot luck" 6 p.m.
reception, 6:30 dinner, Grand Bend Legion.
Nov. 29 "How to Manage Your Cholesterol" 9 a.m.
Grand Bend Area CHC . Don't understand the numbers?
Not sure what you can eat. Come to this informative
class. Everyone welcome, no fee and contact 238-1556
ext. 235 to register.
Legion News
Early bird 2006 membership dues for the Legion now
due, $40 from now to Dec. 1, then $45 thereafter;
• Duplicate Bbridge (bring your own partner) every
Wednesday at 7 p.m.
• Shuffleboard at the Exeter Legion Hall, shuffling will
be every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons beginning
at 1 p.m. Note: Except first Tuesday of the month, then
Wednesday and Thursdays. Everyone welcome! Contact
Esther Hillman at 235-1167.
PLAN your noon lunch for Nov. 18 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 p.m.
Lest We Forget; TheYear Of The Veteran
The Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God.
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
Step forward Soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church you have been true?
The soldier squared his shoulders and
Said, "No Lord I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint,
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my walk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around.
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgement of his God.
Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell." Author Unknown
We Will Never Know:
You were so brave, so noble, and loyal to our country
when you fought to defend Canada in the world wars.
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