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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-04-26, Page 6Wednesday, April 26, 2006 Exeter Times—Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME I OYEARS AGO April 24, 1996 - Saturday night, the Exeter Hawks won the OHA Junior "D" championship with a 2- 1 win over the Wellesley Applejacks in the seventh and deciding game. Sean McCann and Mark Livermore were the Exeter goal scorers. Coaches Dave Revington, Jeff Dalrymple and Barry Baynham praised goal ten- ders Dave Nahrgang and Darren Kints for their excellent work. Jason McBride is the captain. Marjorie and Donald Kernick of Goderich and Joyce and Lorne Preszcator of Crediton recently received the Polish Government medal on behalf of their relative Pilot Officer Harold Brown who lost his life over Poland during World War II. Effective May 1, Rob Brady will replace the retir- ing Reeve Tom McLaughlin. Deputy -reeve Harry Wraith who said recently he would also be resigning has changed his mind. 20YEARS AGO April 23, 1986 - Exeter council members received good news this week when auditor Jerry Mills of Kime and Company reported a surplus of $102,335 on the town's business for 1985. The comparable figure at the end of 1984 was $25,297. The first ever Exeter Home and Garden Show on the weekend at the South Huron Rec Centre was an unqualified success. Show co-ordinator Dirk Coolman for the sponsoring Exeter Optimist Club said the most asked questions by exhibitors Sunday night was, "When can we sign up for next year". More than 5,000 persons attended the three-day show. 35 YEARS AGO April 22, 1971 - A complete history of Exeter will be published to coincide with the community's Centennial in 1973. SHDHS principal J.L. Wooden has been preparing the history and Monday night Exeter council decided to take the project under their wing and have the book published. Eight municipalities in the Bayfield River water- shed have voted to join the Ausable River Conservation Authority. Last week, Hay township council accepted a peti- tion from three businesses in the municipality ask- ing for a liquor vote. 45 YEARS AGO April 21, 1961 - Five members of the junior bowl- ing league in Exeter travelled to Sarnia Saturday and returned home with a trophy for their first place finish in the Western Counties junior tourna- ment. They were Marlene Harness, Darlene Snell, Helen Campbell, Sue Anne Lindenfield and Phylis Madge. Mrs. Ruth Durand is their coach. 50YEARS AGO April 22, 1956 - A farewell party was held April 20 at Sharon School to honour Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Pfaff and family who have moved to a community near St. Marys. Mrs. Ted Jones was named president of Alpha Pi Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority at a dinner at the Dominion Hotel in Zurich in honour of the 25th anniversary of the organization. Hensall Public School Board is considering sever- al sites for the erection of a proposed $120,000 six - room school for the village. 60YEARS AGO April 21, 1946 - Rev. Harold J. Snell was named chairman of Huron Presbytery at Thursday's meet- ing in Wingham The Board of Education voted to provide Exeter Public School students with text books, note books and pencils beginning with the fall term. About 79 men staged a bee for the digging of post holes at Exeter Agricultural grounds last Wednesday. Over 300 posts were put in to fence off a portion of the new race track. 85 YEARS AGO April 21, 1946 - Messrs. Kleinstiver and Restemayer are this week opening a new hardware store in P. Mclsaac's shop in Dashwood. Mr. T.W. Palmer of Hensall has sold his confec- tionery and grocery to Mr. Donaldson of Teeswater. I I OYEARS AGO April 23, 1896 - A new post office is to be estab- lished near the Thames Road church. We under- stand that Mr. John Allison Sr. will be the postmas- ter. Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR Euchreama: Exeter Senior's Group is hosting the final Euchreama until fall at the Exeter Legion, Exeter. The cards start at 10 a.m. 50/50 draw, Lunch provided. Cash prizes. For more information, contact Jane Dearing at 235-0758 or Shirley Kirk at 235-0320 Euchreama: On Sat., May 6, enjoy an afternoon of playing euchre with your friends at the Riverview Estates. You will be provided a delicious lunch and the total cost for the afternoon is only $2 and a chance at a prize. Contact Mildred Chalmers 235-2028 Smart Serve Course: Held on May 6, at 9 a.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Exeter. You must pre register. Your Smart Serve regis- tration 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. Country Music Jamboree: Grab your musical instruments and come for the Music, Food and Fun, Dancing, 50/50 and meat draws at the first "Music Jamboree" to be held at the Exeter Legion on Sat., April 29, 2006. 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 the public and more musicians welcome, free dinner to you. Lucan Heritage Bus Tour: Will be held on Fri., May 12. Hosts Harry & Jean Hardy invite you to join Warren, their Host Guide for a tour highlighting the natural and cultural legacy of the Niagara Escarpment, a World Biosphere Reserve. Travel to Kitchener and Dundas and start our education- al trip north, shunpiking through the country to Ruskview. This should be a great tour with spring & blossoms at their peak. Included on the tour is lunch, coach, and guide. Price TBA later, Sign up early. Space is limited so don't be disappointed. Contact Harry Hardy, 227-4887, or 227-0444. 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 entertainment. More vendors are welcome. Jay Campbell A Channel News will be a special guest. Contact Jim Bearss at (519) 235-0310 x 239 The Royal Canadian Legion RE Pooley Branch 167 in Exeter is hosting another famous soup and sandwich lunch on Fri., April 21 11:30 — 1:30 p.m. $6 per person and take-out is available. Casino Rama: Exeter Legion presents Casino Rama to be held on Sun., May 7 — Mon., May 8 $99 includes bus, motel and three meals. The bus will leave the Exeter Legion at 9:30 am (overnight parking available). Shopping at Cookstown outlet mall for one hour. You will have overnight accommodation at Best Western Couchiching Inn. The bus will arrive in the afternoon where there are both table and machine games and other entertainment available. Hotel checkout is at 10 a.m. You will be able to continue to gamble until bus departure at 3:15 p.m. To reserve a seat con- tact Esther Hillman at 235-1167 or Darlene Lightfoot at Thames Travel at 679-2023 What's Happening in Grand Bend for May 2006 April 29 "4th Annual Grand Bend Optimist Youth Centre Job Fair" Grand Bend Legion 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring your resume! Call 238-1155 for details. May 1 "Alzheimer Support Program" Grand Bend CHC 7 p.m. Caregivers will meet in board room while their family member enjoys a fun supervised program in Adult Day. Call Brenda 1-800-561-5012. No fee, everyone welcome! May 3 "Grand Bend Golden Agers luncheon meeting" Grand Bend Legion. Guest speaker Carol from Mandalink custom Framing. Shuffleboard every Mon. & Thur. 1 p.m. Euchre every 2nd and 4th Wed. May 4 "G.B. Good Food Box orders due today" Pickup May 17 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. GBACHC May 6 "Spring Fling Dance" Port Franks Community Centre 8 p.m. Music by the Power Clik, Call 243-2090 or 243-2297 for tickets. May 8 "Grand Bend Horticultural Society Plant Sale" 4 p.m. members bring plants to the Lion's Pavillion, 6 p.m. Auction and Plant sale to follow. Spring cleanup May 24, planting May 30. May 9 "Living with Cancer Support Program" 2 - 4 p.m. Please join us for support and education. Grand Bend CHC. Call Pat 786-5290 May 9 "Well Women's Health Night" Come join us at the Grand Bend CHC for a fun informative night. Guest speakers include Annie Morris discussing menopause: signs, symptoms and treatments. Mickey Gurbin takes us through relaxation techniques to ease stress. Special guest interior decorator Leni Vermeulen will talk about the latest trends in decorating and show us how to cre- ate a healing space. FREE refreshments! Call Cindy 238-1556 ext. 6 to register. Pap testing will be available that day by calling 238-2362 and booking an appoint- ment. May 9 "Privacy & Genealogy" with Professor Dr. Ann Wilkinson, meeting held at the Holy Rosary School in Wyoming 7:30 p.m. Centralia/Huron Park Lions next bingo is to be held Sun., April 30 instead of May 7 at the South Huron Rec. Centre. 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. Ontario Family FishingWeekend The Province of Ontario, in partnership with many organizations like the Federation of Anglers and Hunters, declares one summer weekend (Fri., July 7 through Sun., July 9, 2006) a license -free fishing week- end. This special weekend, now run in conjunction with National Fishing Week, includes fish festivals, clinics, or conservation and educational activities that may be held in your area. For further information, please contact the following during business hours: Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Box 2800 Peterborough, Ontario K9J 8L5, Fax (705) 748-6324, Conservation Ontario (905) 895- 0716, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (705) 755- 1902, Resorts Ontario (705) 325-9115. Grief: The Healing Journey with Dr. Bill Webster: On Wed., April 26 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the South Huron District High School, 92 Gidley Street East, Exeter come and listen to Dr. Bill Webster to assist you in your griev- ing process. Losing someone you care about can be one of the most difficult experiences of life. We sometimes wonder how we will be able to go on. Coping with all the emotions and memories, can take all our energy, as well as coping with all the practical challenges. Dr. Bill Webster under- stands some of the feelings from personal experience, and he comes to share some effective coping strategies to assist you after your loss. Dr. Webster combines his own story with his knowledge and sense of humor to effec- tively communicate his message with others whose expe- rience may be similar. Sponsored by Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter. Service Ontario: Service Ontario is a one-stop shopping center for a variety of government services, such as register your business name, purchase hunting and fishing licenses, replace lost or stolen ID, pick up a free Power of Attorney kit or passport application. For a complete list of services call Stratford Service Ontario Centre, 1-888-647-3654. Senior's Eating Out! We went out for breakfast...where the 'seniors' special was two eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast for $1.99. "Sounds good," my wife said, "But I don't want the eggs." " Then... "I'll have to charge you $2.49 because you're ordering a -la -carte," the waitress warned her. Then my wife asked... "You mean I'd have to pay for not taking the eggs?" "I'll take the special.... she said. "OK", the waitress said... "Then how would you like your eggs?" "Raw and in the shell," replied my wife. She took the eggs home and baked a cake. Restaurants, take note: Don't mess with seniors! Feds Pay Little Attention to Agriculture, says Steckle: The Throne Speech, outlining the federal govern- ment's priorities, paid little heed to the farm crisis, says Huron -Bruce MP Paul Steckle. The associate Liberal critic said during a question period in the House that the throne speech contained 2,449 words. Agriculture, Canada's second-largest industry was allotted 72. Jim Bearss See PERSPECTIVE page 6