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BACK IN TIME
I 0 YEARS AGO
May 8, 1996 - A tragic plane
crash near Centralia Airport
Friday morning claimed the life
of Terry Stuart, owner of Terry
Air, an aircraft maintenance and
repair business in Huron Park.
20 YEARS AGO
May 7, 1986 - The 1996
Motocross season opened at
Hully Gully Sunday with an
action packed afternoon of racing by drivers
from across Ontario and Quebec. Local winners
were Jim Dickens of Hensall and Randy
Marriage of Clinton.
30YEARS AGO
May 9, 1976 - The second annual Exeter
Brownies and Girl Guides fashion show was a
great success. Models included Janie Giffin,
Angela Cottrell, Lisa Ellerington, Leslie Cottrell,
Brenda Wein, Thelma Russell, Brett Batten,
Cathy Hamather, Joyce Mauer, Mary Jane
Taylor, John Ellerington, Theresa Whiting, Cathy
Giffin, Colin Cottrell, Ada Dinney, Elizabeth
Cottrell, Darlene McBride, Joan VanDuyn, Louise
Giffin and Mary Ellison.
35 YEARS AGO
May 6, 1971 - The Exeter Hawks fell one game
short in their attempt to bring home the OHA
Junior "D" championship Saturday night. In one
of the best played games of the season the
Hawks lost 6-5 to the Haliburton Huskies. During
a very successful season, the Hawks won 44
games, lost 13 and tied four.
45 YEARS AGO
May 8, 1961 - Walter Creery has been award-
ed a fellowship of $3,000 to study for his doctor-
ate degree in philosophy at Rochester University.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Theron Creery of
R.R. 1, Woodham.
Thursday night, Exeter Kinsmen members
toured the Sifto Salt mine in Goderich, going
underground 1,700 feet.
50 YEARS AGO
May 9, 1956 - Two young men, Bill Batten and
Don Gravett have been added to the staff of the
Exeter Times Advocate. Batten, who topped the
graduating class in printing management at
Ryerson Institute of Technology has joined the
mechanical staff and Gravett, a popular member
of the Exeter Mohawks has been named sports
editor.
Exeter photographer Jack Doerr has received
an award of excellence for one of three pictures
that were accepted and hung at the 72nd annual
convention of the Ontario Society of
Photographers this week.
60 YEARS AGO
May 6, 1946 - Dr. Hobbs Taylor M.L.A. has
been instrumental in securing appropriation of
$480,000 for roads and bridges in Huron county.
R.S. Duncan, assistant to the Minister of
Agriculture has announced that 1,650 German
prisoners of war will be employed as farm
labourers in the province this year.
Among the graduates of the St. Joseph's
Hospital School of Nursing were Marion Elliott
and Dorothy Green.
Exeter Girl Guides and Brownies planted trees
in Hay township Saturday morning under the
guidance of Hal Hooke, Captain Mrs. Robert
Luxton and Commissioner Lauretta Siegner.
85 YEARS AGO
May 8, 1921 -Thomas Sharpe who recently
sold his residence in Hensall to Mr. David Foss
has purchased a blacksmith business in
Seaforth.
Mr. Otto Ewald is having his butcher shop
remodeled and will be using a portion of it for a
confectionery.
Fire broke out in the Exeter flax mill on
Monday last while workmen were away to din-
ner and before anything could be done the entire
building was destroyed. The manager Mr. Davis
informs us that he will rebuild.
I I 0 YEARS AGO
May 7, 1896 - It is poor economy to buy out-
side of your own town where you make your
bread and butter. Buy it in the same place for
the sake of a few cents.
The number on roll at Sharon School, S.S. No.
4, Stephen is 48 with an average attendance of
32.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
Did you know that those who appear to be very strong
in heart are real weak and most susceptible? Did you
know that those who spend their time protecting others
are the ones that really need someone to protect them?
Did you know that the three most difficult things to say
are: I love you, Sorry and Help me.
Adults Trade Fair & Information Expo:
Only one month left until the trade fair. June 7 at the
Rec. Centre 94 Victoria Street, Exeter ON. This exciting
event goes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Good food, food sam-
ples, exciting entertainment and around 50 vendors with
lots of new ideas and information for you. For more
information about general information get in touch with:
Jim Bearss 235-0310 x 239 or Donna Clarke at 228-
6800 and for volunteer information contact Ann
Wernham at 235-1969
Centralia Huron Park Lions are sponsoring Country
Favorites BX 93 Video Dance Party on Sat., May 13 at
South Huron Rec. Centre. Time for this fun event is 9
p.m. to 1 a.m.
Lucan Heritage Bus Tour:
On Fri., May 12. Hosts Harry & Jean Hardy invite you
to join Warren their Host Guide for a tour of the Niagara
Escarpment, a World Biosphere Reserve. Travel to
Kitchener and Dundas and start our educational trip
north shunpiking through the country to Ruskview. Don't
be disappointed. Contact Harry Hardy, 227 4887, or 227
0444.
The Exeter Lawn Bowling Club would like to invite you
and any friends you would like to bring along to try a
couple of nights of lawn bowling. The club is holding two
instruction nights on May 16 and 18 at 7 p.m. Please call
Peter or Gloria McFalls at 235-0368 if you can make
either or both times. The instruction will last until about
8:30 p.m. All you need is flat -soled shoes and the group
will provide bowls and coaching. The lawn bowling com-
mittee is looking forward to seeing you on the green.
Indiana's Amish and Shipsewana Markets
Bus Trip:
Pack your bag and go Highway & Byway Cruising with
Marion Foster. Trip dates are June 26 - 28. Bus pickup
areas are Kirkton, Exeter and Lucan. For more informa-
tion about this trip and others contact Marion Foster
(519) 229-8718 or e-mail marion@cruiseselloffs.com or
Cruise Sell Offs (519) 227-0444 117 Main Street Lucan
ON NOM 2J0.
Life After Death:
VON Palliative Volunteer Program is sponsoring a
monthly Bereavement Support Program for Widows and
Widowers. You can spend precious time with others who
are learning to live and cope after the death of a spouse.
Come to the Exeter United Church on the last Monday of
the month, beginning May 29 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. For more
information contact Kim @ 235-2510
The 6 Pieces of the Retirement Puzzle:
That will lead to a fulfilling retirement: Health,
Marriage & Family, Friends, Moving, Work and Money.
If you are thinking of retiring, planning your retirement
or already retired - this workshop is for you!
Presented by: Jen Denys - The Right Path Consulting
Group and Paul Cuifo of Clarica-Godbolt, Cuifo Insurance
& Financial. Will be held on Thurs., June 15 upstairs at
Hansen's Independent Grocer, Exeter and reserve your
spot today by calling: 519.235.2740. Two sessions to
choose from: 2 - 4 p.m. or 7 - 9 p.m. Door prizes
and refreshments.
Special Day in Centralia:
Centralia United Church Women are sponsoring
their Annual Yard & Bake Sale on Sat., May 27
from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lots of good homemade
baking, household and hard to find items are avail-
able for you to purchase. Tell your friends to come
to the Centralia United Church grounds on Victoria
Street, Centralia. For more information contact:
Dave Elliott 228-6235.
If you are looking for casual, part-time
work, please keep reading...
Welcome Wagon is expanding in the Exeter area. If
you or anyone you know would like to be an ambassador
for your community, why not consider joining Faye Van
Oss as she welcomes newcomers to town, congratulate
new parents on the birth of their babies as well as
grandparents, congratulate new brides and welcome
new businesses and professionals into the Exeter and
surrounding area.
If you love meeting people, want to have lots of fun
and work the hours of your choice as well as be a part of
an award winning team, please email your resume to
Laurie Cappe, Area Manger at lcappe@sympatico.ca or
fax (519) 426-2387. www.welcomewagon.ca
<http://www.welcomewagon.ca/>
What's Happening in Grand Bend?
May 16 "Port Franks Garden Club Plant Auction" Port
Franks Community Centre 6 p.m.
May 16 "Grand Bend Probus club meeting" 10 a.m.
meeting and tour at Pinery Provincial Park. Call 238-
8951
May 24 "Huron Country Playhouse Guild
Luncheon"12:30 p.m. at the Bluewater Golf Course and
new members welcome. Call Mary at 238-5640
May 25 "Healthy Eating Seminar for Diabetics" Want
to learn what the labels on packaged food really means?
Learn how to compare and choose the right packaged
foods. Join us Grand Bend CHC 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the
Community Room. Call Patricia Baker RD at 238-1556
ext. 235
May 27 "Big Bike for Heart & Stroke." Gather your
team and their pledges and meet at the Oasis on the
Beach in Grand Bend. You will ride down Main Street
and return to be treated to complimentary munchies and
a Cash Bar. Call 332-1415 for info
Spruce Up For Spring:
Town & Country Support Services Home Help!
Vacuuming & dusting, floor cleaning, bathrooms &
kitchens, stove & fridges, laundry & ironing, shopping &
errands, meal preparation, cleaning & organizing, win-
dows & walls, yard work, home maintenance, regular
and seasonal jobs because you have better things to do.
Contact The Town & Country Support Services at 235-
0258.
Legion News:
Sat., April 29 was a real success. Around 40 musi-
cians played for their supper. Shirley and Marian pre-
pared a delicious roast beef dinner for 200 people and
everything was gone. Jim Swan, St Mary's did an excel-
lent job organizing the entertainers and everyone had
chance to perform, including yours truly playing the
spoons. There were many volunteers including a couple
of students, waiters, ticket sellers, people who arranged
the seating area and anyone I didn't mention THANK
YOU. Thanks also to the many spectators, who came
from all over the province? I'll be letting you know when
the next jamboree will be held.
Volunteering a GreatWay for Senior's to Stay
Active, Involved and Healthy:
If you are retired or plan to retire soon, you may be
looking for ways to stay active and involved.
Volunteering provides an excellent opportunity to use
your talents, meet new friends, have fun and help others.
Seniors in Canada contribute more volunteer hours
than any other age group. Their contribution is valuable
to hundreds of not-for-profit and community organiza-
tions across the province. Volunteering is good for your
health. It alleviates stress and illness by providing a
social support network and an opportunity to stay active.
Volunteering builds self-confidence and coping skills
for people of any age by allowing them to contribute
their experience and ideas to a worthy cause.
Volunteering helps you stay active and involved in your
community.
You can contribute in many ways - for example, by
sharing your experience in finance, public relations,
fundraising or information technology, or serving as a
member of a board of directors or committee.
If you are worried that volunteering will take up too
much time, be clear about how many hours you are will-
ing to commit - a few hours a week or a few hours a
month.
The recipients of volunteers would like to
thank the thousands of Ontario seniors who
have volunteered their time, expertise and
energy to make our communities better places
in which to live. Your generosity makes a posi-
tive difference in the lives of so many others.
Breaking Bread:
Picture this - a global community coming
together around a common table to break
bread and participate in each other's lives.
Jim Bearss People from all nations and from all walks of
Sii57 life, all are equal partners at this table - there
is no seating plan that sets one place above another. The
bread is passed from one to another without hesitation
and without greed. At the end of the meal, all are satis-
fied.
Canadian Food Grains Bank offers unique opportuni-
ties to break bread with your neighbors, both around a
Canadian table and a global table. Many communities
and congregations come together to find ways to extend
their tables beyond their borders. Through community
growing projects and other community fundraisers,
grain and cash are raised to offer support for those
around the table with less. Other communities find ways
to support their neighbors overseas by getting involved
with letter writing campaigns, urging their governments
to consider more and better aid, trade justice, and can -
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