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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-04-12, Page 5Wednesday, April 12, 2006 Exeter Times—Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME I OYEARS AGO April 10, 1996 - Only weeks before Lucan's reeve Tom McLaughlin plans to retire, deputy reeve Harry Wraith says he will hand in his resignation immediate- ly. Mary Lou Bilcke has been named Hockey Mom of the Year by the Exeter Minor Hockey Association. The award is dedicat- ed to the memory of Pauline McCann. 20YEARS AGO April 9, 1986 - Dashwood police village trustees honoured the Dashwood fire depai Anent recently as the village has given up operation of the fire depart- ment. It will now be operated by the townships of Stephen and Hay. Village trustee George Tieman presented a plaque to present fire chief Jim Hoffman to thank all those men who in the time from 1937 to 1985 served as volunteer firemen in the police village of Dashwood. Ratepayers in the village of Lucan will be receiv- ing good news when their 1986 tax notices arrive. Council approved the budget and tax rate at Tuesday's meeting which calls for an overall increase of less than one mill. The Zurich Has Beans brought home gold medals and a trophy after winning the "B" championship in the International Oldtimers Hockey Tournament in Zurich, Switzerland. 35 YEARS AGO April 9, 1971 - The Exeter Broncos won the OMHA zone championship over Blenheim. It's the first provincial championship to the town of Exeter. The club sponsored by the Midwestern Rodeo was coached by Ron Bogart and managed by Bob Pooley. Richard Ottewell, aged 16, a grade 11 student at SHDHS won Huron county's ninth annual Pilgrimage for Youth public speaking contest at Clinton last week, speaking on Canadian Nationalism against five other students from the county. Runnerup was Kathy Simmons also of Exeter. 45 YEARS AGO April 11, 1961 - Doin "Boom Boom" Gravett was hired as recreation director by the Exeter Rec Committee at its meeting Monday night. Exeter merchants have decided to open their stores Friday nights, instead of Saturday nights, during 1961. 50YEARS AGO April 12, 1956 - Jim Etherington, R.R. 1, Hensall won the $10 first prize in the Times Advocate com- petition for the best story describing the Easter trip to Washington by SHDHS students. Greene's Variety Store, newest associate of Steadman Brothers in Toronto, plans to open its doors Friday after extensive renovations to its build- ing on Main street. Bev Sturgis won the WOSSA Senior "B" boys badminton singles championship for the first time Saturday when he defeated contenders from eight schools in the London area. 60YEARS AGO April 13, 1946 - At a turkey dinner at the Lamport Coffee Shop, the Exeter volunteer fire brigade honoured seven of their long-time members who have recently resigned. They are Richard Davis 48 years; Herb Ford 40 years; chief John Norry 36 years; Maurice Quance 25 years; Walter Cunningham 23 years and Louis Day 18 years. Mr. Harold Whyte who has been employed with Ontario Hydro in Exeter since 1928 has been appointed superintendent of the Lucan office. 85 YEARS AGO April 11, 1921 - On Wednesday evening, a pas- senger in a passing automobile threw a stone against the plate glass window of the store of W.W. Taman and broke the window. I I OYEARS AGO April 9, 1896 - Rev. R.H. Shaw of Lucan was made the recipient of 100 bushels of oats a few days ago by a number of his farm parishioners. William Tieman of Dashwood is engaged to work for Mr. Thomas Amy of Sharon. The same Mr. Amy can boast of a famous duck , which lays two eggs every night. Amy also paid a handsome sum to Ed Kestle for a fine brood mare. Fish pedlars are numerous in the village of Crediton this week. Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR "The next time it begins to rain... lie down on your belly, nestle your chin into the grass, and get a frog's - eye view of how raindrops fall... The sight of hundreds of blades of grass bowing down and popping back up like piano keys strikes me as one of the merriest sights in the world." -- Malcolm Margolin What's Happening? Vesta Miller is the winner for April's "Dining for Senior's". This famous event is held every Tuesday's at the Lions Youth Centre, 125 John Street W and contact Faye at Town & Country Support Services (519) 235- 0258. Country Music Jamboree: Grab your musical instruments and come for the Music, Food and Fun, Dancing, 50/50 and meat draw at the first "Music Jamboree" at the Exeter Legion on Sat., April 29. Enjoy a famous Shirley Campbell and Marion Astle "Roast Beef Dinner." The fun starts at 1:30 p.m. and the meal will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Donation at the door and dinner is $10. Contact: Jim Bearss at 235-4243 or Shirley Campbell at (519) 235- 2696. Open to public and more musicians welcome, free dinner to you. Spring Dance - Saturday,April 29 Town & Country Support Services dance at the Betty Cardno Centre, Clinton, music by Ken Scott, doors open 7:30 p.m. Dancing 8-12. Lunch provided. For more information: Call 482-9264 or 357-3222 or 235-0258. 4th Annual Trade Fair & Information Expo: Come and be entertained at the 4th Annual Seniors Trade Fair & Information Expo at the South Huron Rec. Centre, Exeter on Wed., June 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In excess of 45 businesses and services to help you: You will enjoy good food, demonstrations, and entertain- ment. More vendors are welcome. Contact Jim Bearss at (519) 235-0310 x 239. Lucan Heritage Bus Tour, Friday, May 12. With Hosts Harry & Jean Hardy inviting you to join Warren our Host Guide for a tour highlighting the nature and cultural legacy of the Niagara Escarpment, a World Biosphere Reserve. Travel to Kitchener, Dundas and start our educational trip north shun-piking through the country to Ruskview. This should be a great tour with spring & blossoms at their peak. Included on the tour is lunch, coach guide. Price TBA later, Sign up early. Space is limited and don't be disappointed. Contact Harry Hardy, 227 4887, or 227 0444, Box 249, Lucan NOM 2J0 Centralia Huron Park Lions are sponsoring Country Favorites BX 93 Video Dance Party on Sat., May 13, 2006 at South Huron Rec. Centre. Time for this fun event is 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are available at Movie Gallery and South Huron Rec. Centre, Exeter and Kings Village Market, Centralia and Jordy's Gas Bar, Crediton. You may also contact Lion Harvey at 235-1167 or Lion Matt at 235-4065 for more information. Age of Majority Required. Legion News: April dates to remember: Thurs., April 13 Executive Meeting 7 p.m. at Legion Thurs., April 27 General meeting 8 p.m. Nominations Fri., April 21 Soup & Sandwich Lunch: Will be held at the Exeter Legion on Fri., April 21 11:30 — 1:30 p.m. $6 per person, Take-out available Sat 22nd and Sun 23rd District Convention at Stratford Legion, call President Bob if you would like to go. Exeter Legion presents Casino Rama on Sun., May 7 and Mon., May 8. Price $99 includes bus, hotel and three meals. The bus will leave from the Exeter Legion at 9:30 a.m. (Overnight parking available. Shopping at Cookstown outlet mall for one hour. Overnight accommodation is at Best Jim Bearss Western Couchiching Inn. The bus will arrive in 2006 Budget! For detailed information about the new Budget, please call 1-800-337-7222 or visit www.ontariobud- get.ca Why I Love My Mom: Mom and Dad were watching TV when Mom said, "I'm tired, and it's getting late. I think I'll go to bed." So she went to the kitchen to make sandwiches for the next day's lunches, rinsed out the popcorn bowls, took meat out of the freezer for supper for the following evening. She filled the sugar container, put spoons and bowls on the table and started the coffee pot for brewing the next morning. She then put some wet clothes in the dryer, put a load of clothes into the washer, ironed a shirt and secured a loose button. She picked up the game pieces left on the table, put the phone back on the charger and put the telephone book into the drawer. She watered the plants, emptied a wastebasket and hung up a towel to dry. She yawned and stretched and headed for the bedroom. She stopped by the desk and wrote a note to the teacher, counted out some cash for the field trip, and pulled a textbook out from hiding under the chair. She signed a birthday card for a friend, addressed and stamped the envelope and wrote a quick note for the grocery store. She put both near her purse. Mom then washed her face with 3 in 1 cleansers, put on her night solution & age fighting moisturizer, brushed and flossed her teeth and filed her nails. Dad called out, "I thought you were going to bed." "I'm on my way," she said. She put some water into the dog's dish and put the cat out- side, then made sure the doors were locked and the patio light was on. She looked in on each of the kids and turned out their bedside lamps and TV's, hung up a shirt, threw some dirty socks into the hamper, and had a brief conversation with the one up still doing home- work. In her own room, she set the alarm; laid out clothing for the next day, straightened up the shoe rack. She added three things to her six most important things to do list. She said her prayers, and visualized the accomplishment of her goals. About that time, Dad was watching TV and announced to no one in particular. "I'm going to bed." And he did...without another thought. Is there anything extraordinary here? Wonder why women live longer...? 'CAUSE THEY ARE MADE FOR THE LONG HAUL (and they can't die because they still have things to do!!!!) Smart Serve Course: Held on May 6 at 9 a.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Exeter You must pre register before April 15. Your Smart Serve registration is required before you can help in a bar setting. For more information contact Joan Finkbeiner at 235-0589 or the Legion at 235-2962. Senior Games forActive Seniors: The Ontario Senior Games is designed for all people aged 55 and older. Over 20,000 seniors are now partici- pating in the many events planned by and run for seniors in 40 Districts across Ontario. • This is an Actifest year so; district top winners will participate in the events to be held in Hamilton where the Actifest games are being hosted August 14 to 16. • Studies now show the senior who practices a social, mental and active lifestyle, enjoys a better quality of life. • The members of our District 29 committee repre- sent some 20 communities from Huron, Perth and Middlesex Counties. • Events: All events start at 10 am unless indicated otherwise. Participate in as many events as you wish but avoid date conflicts. Lunch will be available at most sites for $5 unless indicated otherwise. Gold win- ners should be ready to register for the Games to be held in Hamilton August 14 to 16. • For more information or registering, depending in what area you live in contact Murray Taylor 235-3814, June Hodgson 235- 2194, Bruce Symons 284-1722, Ralph Simons 238-5150, Cliff Giles 294-8875 or Norm Steeper 227-4864. Subject: Seniors Meeting Exeter Senior members and friends enjoyed a bountiful potluck supper at the Legion April 4. It was a special night when we all helped Marlene Mathers celebrate 50 years of entertaining the Exeter Senior Citizens. President Shirley Kirk presided for a short business meeting. Happy Birthday was sung to all present that were celebrating this month. Happy Anniversary celebrants were Bill & Lee Thomas. Judy Leybourne gave us details of an upcoming special senior bus trip to 1000 Islands. October 14-18 and any one wanting to go are to have a deposit in by May 3. Call Judy for more details 235-4870. Murray Taylor gave a short report on the senior games and Jim Bearss updat- ed us on the "Western Jamboree" April 29 and the Trade Fair June 7. We all enjoyed a humorous story told in the famous Jim style. Thirty-second Annual Zone See PERSPECTIVE page 6 the afternoon where there are both table and machine games and other entertainment available. Hotel checkout at 10 a.m. Continue to gamble until departure at 3:15 p.m. To reserve seat contact Esther Hillman at 235-1167 or contact Thames Travel at 679- 2023 and ask for Darlene Lightfoot. We need Volunteer Drivers! Help Town & Country Support Services reach its goal for five new drivers in Exeter, Hensall and South Huron. Be a winner and help your neighbour! Paid Mileage * Flexible Time * Training * Local and distance drives. Call Town and Country at 235-0258. Last year Town and Country provided more than 10,000 rides to seniors, disabled adults, and children, ill and disadvantaged people. We have many dedicated volun- teer drivers, as well as three mobility vans.