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Exeter Times—Advocate
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Opinion Forum News
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
I OYEARS AGO
February 21, 1996 - Four days
after Huron County was declared
the official site of the 1999
International Plowing Match,
Graeme Craig was named chair-
person. The match will be held on
the Dashwood area farms of Earl
and Michael Becker.
At Monday's annual meeting of
the Usborne and Hibbert Mutual
Fire Insurance Company, secre-
tary -manager Mike Caers reported a net income for
the just concluded year at $807,200. That's an
increase of $33,000 from a year ago.
20YEARS AGO
February 20, 1986 - The church at the corner of
Main and Victoria streets in Exeter which housed
the congregation of Main street United Church and
then the Pentecostal Tabernacle was torn down this
week to make room for a commercial development
housing a donut shop and convenience store.
35 YEARS AGO
February 25, 1971 - J.A. Dalrymple, director of
inter -branch affairs for the Ontario Department of
Agriculture and Food was the guest speaker at
Thursday's annual Open House at Centralia
Agricultural College.
Dalrymple outlined the history of agricultural col-
leges in Ontario which date back to 1874 when
Guelph Agricultural College was founded.
Dalton Finkbeiner has sold Fink's Abattoir to Jim
Darling. Finkbeiner operated the custom killing and
processing plant for 25 years.
Jim Newby has sold his retail tire outlet to
Algoma Tire Ltd. of Sudbury. Jack O'Neil will be in
charge of the local operation.
45 YEARS AGO
February 22, 1961 - Continuing its modernization
program which began in earnest two years ago,
Canadian Canners Limited is rebuilding its pea pro-
cessing line at the local plant.
C.A. McDowell and Company of Centralia plan to
establish a pre -mix concrete plant on site of the for-
mer Exeter municipal dump.
Mrs. Melvine (Gramma) Johnston cut the ribbon
to officially open the completely renovated
Dominion Hotel in Zurich.
Mr. and Mrs. Masimovic and two boys from
Czechoslovakia arrived in Crediton this week. The
family is being sponsored by the Crediton United
Church.
50YEARS AGO
February 22, 1956 - Mrs. Bert Borland of
Centralia was crowned Queen of the Snowball Frolic
sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Exeter
Canadian Legion, Tuesday night.
Alice Carter, daughter of Mrs. A. Carter of Exeter
became the third member of Exeter Girl Guides to
receive her Gold Cord, the highest award in
Guiding.
60YEARS AGO
February 22, 1946 - At S.S. 7 Zion in Usborne
township, a community night was held to welcome
home Sam Bower, George Webber, Sam Tomlinson
and Mrs. Margaret Shark,nee Margaret Jaques.
Mr. J.H. Jones has purchased from Josiah Kestle
the fine brick residence on John street east. The res-
idence will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Charles
MacNaughton.
Dr. J.G. Dunlop spoke to the Fairfield Farm
Forum meeting with Shipka Farm Forum Monday
night on the subject of cancer.
85 YEARS AGO
February 21, 1921 - Mr. C.B. Snell has disposed
of his fine brick building on Andrew street occupied
by Mr. E.J. Wethey, principal of Exeter High School
to Mr. Alex Dow of town.
The flax mill at the north end of the village of
Exeter has been out of commission for several days
owing to the smoke stack's being blown down.
Mr. Fred Ellerington left on Tuesday for
Vancouver with a load of heavy horses for himself
and Mr. W.T.Colwill,
Christian Trick is having some alterations done to
the interior of his shoe store in Crediton.
Mr. W.T.Reynolds of Hensall left for Tillsoburg
this week where he has secured a good position.
I I OYEARS AGO
February 20, 1896 - The great bear hunt
announced for Lucan has been indefinitely post-
poned on account of sickness of the bear.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
South HuronAdultTrade Fair & Information
Expo:
The 4th Annual Adult Trade Fair & Information Expo
is again planned for Wed., June 7. Hours are 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. at the South Huron Rec. Centre in Exeter. Our
trade show last year attracted up to 500 people from
the local and outlying areas, as well as over 50
exhibitors, continuous live, toe -tapping music, some of
the entertainment is now booked for your enjoyment.
Unique activities, and valuable health, fmancial, and
other information for the older folks, their friends and
families. This year's show promises to be even more
successful, with commitments from many of the same
exhibitors as last year. Come for the information, enter-
tainment and food, visiting and interaction with the
show vendors.
List of vendors coming to fair, at present are: The
Jewelley Box, Gary Bean Securities, Scotiabank, Hopper
Hockey Funeral Home, Crest Centre, Right Path
Consulting, Huron County Pork Producers, Municipality
of South Huron (Cemetery Division).
St. Patrick's Dance:
March 4 at the Betty Canino Centre, Clinton. Music
by Ken Scott Tickets $10 each and lunch is provided.
Doors open 7:30 p.m. Dancing 8-12 Town and Country
Support Services, Call 482-9264 or 357-3222. "Where
Good Friends Meet"
Euchre Party:
Plan to attend a Euchre Party on Sat., March 4, at the
Riverview Estates Community Hall straight east of Beer
Store. Time for this event is from 1 — 4:30 p.m. lunch
provided and a chance for prizes. Come out and enjoy
yourself.
Euchreamas:
Kirkton Women's Institute is sponsoring another
Euchreama this winter on Thursday, March 23, 2006.
Held at the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre,
Kirkton. The game starts at 10:00 a.m. and lunch is pro-
vided and you have a chance of winning prizes. Contact
Jean Copeland at (519) 229-8225 or Helen Shute 229-
6159 for more information.
Senior Games is sponsoring a Euchreama at the
Exeter Legion on Feb. 24. Cards start at 10 a.m. Lunch
provided and you have a chance at winning prizes.
"Lucan Senior's Sunshine Club's" Annual Shamrock
Euchreama Wear your green hat and come out to the
Lucan Community Centre on Thurs., March 16. Win
from the Leprechaun's Pot, special draws, game prizes
and a delicious lunch provided with a $5 admission for
a day of fun.
Exeter Seniors are sponsoring a Spring Euchreama
on Fri., March 31 at the Legion. Games start at 10 a.m.;
Delicious lunch will be served around noon. Prizes and
share the wealth draws. Cost: $5 for the day.
1st Anniversary Bargain Sale at the Arc Angels Thrift
Store, Dashwood Ontario on March 3 and 4 and
Community Living, South Huron Auxiliary is sponsoring
a 25 -cent sale. They have many items to chose from,
and who knows, maybe you will be on the Antique Road
Show in the future admiring your valuable finds.
What's Happening in Grand Bend for
February 2006?
Feb. 24 "Mystery Night & Spaghetti Dinner" starting
at 5:30 p.m. Port Franks Community Centre. Cost
for family of four is $20, 16 years & up $8 per plate.
Everyone is Welcome! Call Mickey at 243-1136 or
Bev. At 243-2297 for more details.
Feb. 25 "Huron Country Playhouse Ladies Guild
Lunch" starting at noon at the Grand Bend Area
CHC. Guest speaker will be Lynda Rapley on the
History of Grand Bend and area.
Feb. 26 "Bowl for Kids Rodeo Days " will be held
at the Lucan Lanes for Big Brothers Big Sisters
South Huron. Pledge sheets and Information avail-
able by contacting 235-3307 or www.shbbs.on.ca
Share the Magic! 1-4 p.m.
Legion News:
Sports Night
For a fun filled evening of playing darts, solo, euchre
and pool. Plan to attend this Sports Night event on Sat.,
Feb. 25 at the Exeter Legion and hours to register are
7:30 p.m. and you start to play at 8 p.m.
Too good To Be True:
There is an old saying, that if something looks too
good to be true, it probably is.
Enter the con man, fraud artist, snake -oil salesman,
flim-flam man or whatever name he goes by these days.
He has millions of identities and occupations, all of them
fake. His life goals revolve around separating decent
working folks like you from your hard earned cash.
He is a parasite, too lazy to engage in honest labour.
He is constantly looking for easy money and acts with-
out conscience to get it.
The movie con man is a suave hero who conducts
elaborate schemes against targets which are always a
little sleazy. Sadly, his real life counterpart does not try
to outwit casino owners. Instead he goes after the most
vulnerable people in our society, the elderly, the lonely,
the desperate and most of all naive.
Unlike the common thief who takes other people's
property, the con man gets people to give him money by
trickery. His actions include cheating and a betrayal of
trust. He takes not only his victims' property, but also
their self-respect. The Internet is a con man's dream
come true. In the blink of an eye, he can send millions of
emails, vastly increasing his chances of connecting with
a potential victim. There is little risk and minimal cost.
The "Nigerian Prince" scam in its various guises contin-
ues to bilk people out of their savings.
Not all schemes are high tech, or even clearly illegal.
People in many communities are targeted from time to
time by bands of roving handymen who just happen to
be in the neighborhood offering cut-rate repairs to the
roof, chimney or driveway. The work, if it is done at all
turns out to be substandard and more expensive than
the going rate. There is often a demand for a snap deci-
sion — sign on the dotted line before more alert family
members advise against the deal — and cash up front.
And then there are the fake lottery prize letters and
employment opportunities. Some come in the form of
emails, while others arrive as flyers in your door or
even phone calls.
If only people would take the time to think first. Is
anyone really going to pay you three or four times the
minimum wage for unskilled clerical work like stuffing
envelopes? Then why send money to have your suspi-
cions of trickery confirmed?
Some of the scams doing the rounds in this area are
clearly illegal — a letter disguised as being from a real
financial institution, asking people to email or send their
personal financial information including PIN number
right away, for example. Amazing, some people do!
Some scams may not quite achieve the legal definition
of fraud achieve the legal definition of fraud but involve
trickery — the seller has no intention of providing value
for your money and deliberately misrepresents the
product. Buyer beware: If something looks rotten and
smells rotten, why would you taste it to make sure?
Wingham Advance!
Mentoring relationships make a difference!
Have some FUN!
Volunteer opportunities are available to fit your
lifestyle. Ever thought you would like to give our pro-
gram a try? Take the opportunity to share some fun
with a child on a time-limited basis. Big Brothers Big
Sisters of South Huron is a non-profit charitable organi-
zation providing a safe forum where children in need
can form meaningful, positive relationships with caring
adults. Our mission is to strengthen our community
through mentoring programs that encourage individual
potential in children and youth.
As a member agency of Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Canada (BBBSC), and Huron United Way, we support
our volunteers in building friendships, which provide
guidance and encouragement to the children they sup-
port. The magic happens as these volunteers share their
time and interests with a child. Big Brothers Big Sisters
of South Huron receives no government funding to sup-
port the work of our agency. Our children rely on dona-
tions and fundraising to sustain our pro-
grams. To make a tax-deductible donation to
support our programs, you can contribute by
mail and a receipt will be issued promptly.
Volunteer and Share a Little
MAGIC!
Be a Big Brother or Big Sister and share
some fun times while having a big impact
If your time is limited, consider one hour
per week through our In -School Mentoring
Program. A 'Little' time will go along way!
Volunteer with BIG Bunch and share the fun!
As a short-term commitment within a small group set-
ting, this friendship program runs every three weeks for
duration of four months.
Are you unsure about Volunteering? Read our volun-
teer FAQ or e-mail us for more information and the
chance to enrich your life - and the life of a child.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron, P.O. Box 113
Exeter, ON. CA NOM 1S6 Phone (519) 235-3307 Fax
(519) 235-4274
This is a true account as recorded in the
Police Log of Sarasota, Florida...
An elderly Florida lady did her shopping and, upon
returning to her car, found four males in the act of
leaving with her vehicle. She dropped her shopping
See PERSPECTIVE page 6
Jim
Bearss