The Times Advocate, 2006-01-11, Page 5Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Exeter Times—Advocate
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Opinion Forum News
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BACK IN TIME
I 0 YEARS AGO
Janaury 3, 1996 - Selected to the
Shamrock hockey league all-star
teams were Exeter bantams Jeff
Campbell, Cam Dougall and Jeff
Gooch and midgets Nathan Hern,
Chad Gilfillan, Dave Farquhar and
Brian Richardson.
The first baby born to a T -A sub-
scriber in 1996 was Kelvin Joel
Knip, son of Karen and Cliff Knip of
Biddulph township.
20 YEARS AGO
January 9, 1986 - At the final meeting for the
year 1985, Stephen township council heard from
building official Arnold McCann that 71 building
permits were issued during the year with a value of
$5,080,428. Fees collected were $8,418.
The first baby born in 1986 at South Huron
Hospital was Roberta Yvonne Laura Smith, daugh-
ter of Bob and Trudy Smith of R.R. 1, Dashwood
35 YEARS AGO
January 10, 1971 - At a recent ceremony, Miss
Dorothy Davis, an employee of the Exeter Utilities
Commission for 35 years was honoured for her
faithful and lengthy service.
Huron MP Bob McKinley said this week that he
remains hopeful that CFB Clinton may become the
site of an Air Services Training School, operated
jointly for civilian and military use.
At the inaugural meeting of the new and enlarged
Huron County Board of Education, the 16 member
board sat down to brand new desks and black swiv-
el chairs to begin business.
45 YEARS AGO
January 12, 1961 - Paul Wilson, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Cecil Wilson of Exeter and a student at the
University of Toronto was elected president of
Ontario Older Boys' Parliament at the closing of its
40th session in Toronto last week.
Thames Road school section has taken an intelli-
gent and responsible step in voting for consideration
of a Central School in Usborne townsip.
50YEARS AGO
January 3,1956 - Exeter Kinsmen club members
collected more than 500 Christmas trees
Wednesday afternoon in preparation for their
"Twelfth Night" bonfire to celebrate the end of
Christmas activities.
With noise makers, 630 people from
R.C.A.F.Centralia lustily greeted 1956 at a special
dance in the Recreation Centre. Plans are approved
for an enclosed swimming pool, more bowling
alleys and a bigger and better snack bar this year.
60YEARS AGO
January 4, 1946 - For the first time in 25 years,
Exeter Postmaster Milton Pfaff was able to enjoy a
holiday both Christmas and New Years. Of recent
years it has been the custom to sort incoming mail
on those two days but this year the office was closed
tight.
Comrade R.E. Pooley was elected by acclamation
for his fifth term as president of the Exeter and
Hensall Canadian Legion.
Privates Allan Fraser and Paul Gregus, Gunners
O.J. Hunter and R.J. McDonald and L. Cpl. W.
Abram, all of Exeter and others from the district
arrived in London, Saturday. They are veterans of
the third division which stormed the beaches of
Normandy on D -Day, June 6, 1944 and saw action
in France, Belguim, Holland and Germany.
Able Seaman Harold Holtzmann is this week in
London receiving his discharge from the navy.
85 YEARS AGO
January 4, 1921 - Tuesday, the Centralia Club of
U.F.O. purchased from R.G. Seldon his warehouse
and grain and coal business at Centralia.
Messsrs. Thomas Welsh and Ernest Collingwood
have leased the old power house on Main street and
are opening up a laundry there.
Reeve of Exeter for 1921 is B.W.F. Beavers and
councillors are William Penhale, Joseph Davis, Jess
Elston and C.B. Snell.
I I 0 YEARS AGO
January 8, 1896 - Just wishing each other a
Happy New Year will do little towards making this
blessing come true. Much depends upon ourselves.
We may avert accidents and disasters, but generally
speaking we make ourselves happy if we will. Our
health is largely in our own hands and no less is our
happiness.
Bread in London sells at seven cents for two
loaves.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
River View Estates:
On Jan 14, plan to attend a euchre party at the club house at
the Riverview Estates. Come and join us for card playing,
social hour and take time to visit with your neighbors and
friends. Time 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost $2 per person and
everyone is welcome.
Winter Events for Adults:
Events that are planned at the Lions Youth Centre, 125 John
Street West, Exeter Ontario;
Mondays: Carpet bowling: 9 - noon
Tuesdays: Dining For Seniors 12 p.m.
Wednesdays: Exercise from 9 -10 a.m.
Solo beginning at 1 p.m.?
Thursdays: Clogging from 10 - 11 a.m.
Fridays: Carpet bowling from 9 - 12 p.m.
Foot Care 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Appointment
necessary.
Contact Faye or Marg at Town & Country Support Services at
235-0258
South Huron Rec. Centre:
Parents, Tots and Senior's;
Tuesdays 1 — 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 — 11
a.m.
Stephen Arena:
On Monday and Friday mornings at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Admission is free.
Hall Walking:
Walking is more than an enjoyable mode of transportation. It
can improve your fitness, health and mental well-being.
Walking is probably the easiest and most popular form of
exercise. During the winter months, it is sometimes difficult
to walk outdoors. Why not take advantage of the generosity
of the High School and use their hallways?
• Weekdays, throughout the school year, walkers can use the
halls of South Huron District High School prior to work (7:30
— 8:30 a.m. or in the evenings
• Please remember to remove your boots at the
door...Thanks!
• The school asks that morning walkers park at the
Recreation Centre
Seniors Meetings:
Held theist Tuesday of each month at The Legion, 316
William Street, Exeter. Starts with a delicious potluck supper
and followed by a short business meeting, followed by inter-
esting entertainment Contact Shirley Kirk at 235-0320.
Town & Country Support Services:
There's no place like home. Since 1978 Town and Country
Support Services has been working to help people live in
their own homes and in their own communities with home
care and community programs. Town and Country programs
include - Personal Support and Homemaking, Home Help
and Home Maintenance, Car and Mobility Van
Transportation, Dining for Senior's, Meals on Wheels and
Frozen Meals, Exercise Classes and Clinton Senior's Fitness
Centre, Telephone Reassurance, Friendly Visiting and
Lifeline - Emergency Response System. Keeping good homes
going - for information or to be a volunteer call Exeter - 235-
0258, Clinton - 482-9264, Wingham - 357-3222 or Strafford
273-2203.
Creating a buzz with battery fundraiser:
Do you have new toys for Christmas and no batteries? Not to
worry - Town and Country Support Services (TCSS) can help.
TCSS has joined agencies across the province and the
Ontario Community Support Association in launching energy
on, a new fundraising and awareness initiative. TCSS
will be selling packages of high quality alkaline batter-
ies for $15 per package. Each package contains 8 AA, 4
AAA and 1.9V batteries. These alkaline batteries have
been tested against the leading brands and have
proven very similar in performance and capacity. Sure -
Cell guarantees the performance. (Tested and con-
firmed to be 97% comparable to Duracell).
Join in helping to create a buzz! With this new
fundraiser Call Shelley at Town and Country for more
information at 357-3222
What's Happening in Grand Bend,
January 2006
Jan. 11 "Living with Cancer Support Group" 7 p.m. Adult
Day Centre, Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre, 69
Main St east. Call Pat Plowright for info 786-5290
Jan. 13 "Understanding Cholesterol Class" Grand Bend Area
CHC, 69 Main St. East, and 1:15 p.m. everyone welcome! Call
238-1556 ext 3
Jan. 18 "Diabetes Meter Teaching Class" Grand Bend Area
CHC 69 Main St East, 1:30 p.m. Call 238-1556 ext 4 to regis-
ter
Jan. 18 "Port Franks Garden Club" 7:30 p.m. Port Franks
Community Centre, guest speaker Julie Masfrankc speaks on
"New Varieties;" Guests and new members welcome. For
more info call Marg at 243-1121
Jan. 20 "Diabetes Support Group" If you have diabetes and
would like to connect with others for support, information
and friendship please join us at the Grand Bend Area
Community Health Centre at 11 a.m. Contact Maurice
Thomas at 238-8762 for more information.
Jan. 20 "Managing Your Diabetes" Grand Bend Area CHC 69
Main St East, 1:15 p.m. Call 238-1556 ext 4 to register
Jan. 21 "Persistent Pain Management Exercise Program"
10:30 a.m. Grand Bend Area CHC, This program is a gentle
stretching and exercise class for people with lower back pain,
fibromyalgia etc. Call Cindy to register 238-1556 ext. 6
Jan. 25 "New Book Club" Would you like to join a monthly
book club? We are trying to set up a group in Grand Bend.
Contact Nancy Winters 238-5419
Living in the Municipality of South Huron
Crediton...the Village with the longest Main Street
Welcome to the Village of Crediton. This friendly village
boasts " the longest main street" for small villages. Crediton
is a thriving community with many new homes being built
here. Situated on Huron Road 10 it is close to the lovely town
of Exeter, the summer hot spots of Grand Bend, Goderich
and Bayfield. Major shopping centers of London and
Stratford are just a 30 — 40 minute drive away. The Huron
County Playhouse is a mere 15 -minute drive to get great
summer entertainment. The Community Centre on Main
Street features hardwood floors, a kitchen, bathrooms, bar
and provides a cozy place in which to host receptions, show-
ers, fund raisers, family reunions etc. At the Eastern end of
Main Street is the conversation area, covered pavilion with
kitchen & bathrooms and ball diamonds. The large diamond
is lit for night games and the small warm up diamond is not.
Crediton's post office is located in the general store. The vil-
lage also has a gas bar, restaurant, and several businesses
and is home to the Zion United church. The Optimist Club
hosts special events throughout the year. They include an
Easter -Egg hunt at the park and a Halloween party at the
hall. The Crediton United Church hosts a chicken barbecue in
August and a beef dinner in October. The Stephen Township
Fire Fighters Association sponsors a yearly fire -works dis-
play on the May 24 weekend.
Crediton in the Municipality of South Huron is about 45 min-
utes drive north of London. The seat of local politics is
Exeter; Crediton sits at the centre of a predominantly agricul-
tural area. Farmers in the old Usborne and Stephen
Townships (now wards of South Huron) produce beef and
pork, traditional cash crops and also higher value canning
corn and peas. As well, a couple of huge greenhouse com-
plexes have sprung up.
Clean Water Act
Seeks to ensure good drinking water.
The provincial government has introduced new legislation to
protect natural sources of drinking water.
The proposed Clean Water Act will:
• Require municipalities and conservation authorities to map
the sources of municipal drinking water supply, and especial-
ly the vulnerable areas that need protection, to prevent the
supply from being depleted or contaminated;
• Direct local communities to monitor any activity that could
potentially threaten water quality or quantity and take action
or reduce or remove that threat;
• Empower local authorities to take preventative measures
before a threat can cause harm.
For the first time, communities would work together across
watersheds in full and public consultation to develop and
execute plans to protect their drinking water sources. This
new and better approach is based on good science, increased
vigilance and the necessary foresight to avoid potential prob-
lems, and not just deal with immediate ones.
To ensure that communities are able to fully complete these
studies, the government recently announced an investment
of $67 million - $51 million over five years for technical stud-
ies and $16.5 million for conversation authorities over the
next year for staff and resources. Source Stratford City
Gazette
Legion News:
Soup & Sandwich
On Fri., Jan. 20, come by and attend a "Soup and
Sandwich Lunch." At the Royal Canadian Legion
Branch #167, Exeter and times are 11.30 a.m. to 1
p.m. Cost is $ 6 per person and take-out is avail-
able.
Bearss Christmas In The Trenches
Jim
SW
One of the best and most heartening Christmas
stories of the last century was that of the meeting
between German and British forces on Christmas day in
1914.World War 1 had been raging for five months and
already thousands had been killed on both sides.
On Christmas Day, both forces lay down their arms and
joined one another in no -man's land, between the trenches.
Here they exchanged family photos; Christmas treats and
competed against one another in a friendly soccer game.
In 1958, the BBC interviewed a number of British soldiers
who had taken part in that meeting in 1914. All of them
agreed that it was the one Christmas they would never forget
as long as they lived.
Although the ordinary soldiers enjoyed the break from the
daily slaughtering they were enduring, the top brass of the
British army were appalled.
Some of the British officers who had been present when the
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