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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
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