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I OYEARS AGO
September 24, 1997 - After 50
years plus of service, Gerald
Isaac is retiring from delivering
the mail to R.R. 1, Centralia on
September 30. Gerald's parents
Alton and Jean Isaac delivered
the mail many years until Gerald
took over the route.
Friends and colleagues of
Exeter Public Utilities
Commission secretary -treasurer
Marilyn Sillery gathered recently to celebrate her
37 years of service and retirement.
20YEARS AGO
September 30, 1987 - The Exeter Lions Club
recently made a donation of $4,800 to the
Thames Valley Children's Centre in London. The
donation from proceeds of the 1987 Sportsmen's
Dinner was presented by Lion Joe Rider to Katie
Littlehales of the Centre.
The 1987 Exeter Fall Fair was very successful
with more than 4,000 customers passing
through the gates. The new Fair Queen is
Christine Gould and runnersup were Shelley
Skinner and Connie Kaak. Last year's winner
was Melissa Moore.
A $1.5 million development project is trans-
forming Grand Bend's Oakwood Inn into a large
resort. Owner Dave Scatcherd says the inclusion
of winterized units in his plan will make the
resort an indispensable part of Grand Bend's
hopes to become a year-round attraction.
40 YEARS AGO
October 5, 1967 - After losing the first pull, the
boys from Usborne Central School came back to
win two straight to cop the school division of the
tug-of-war contest at the Kirkton Fall Fair. Team
members were Jim Snow, Doug Robinson,
Dennis Brock, John Jaques and Terry Johns.
A Woodstock man Harold Gunn has pur-
chased Traquair Hardware in Exeter. Albert
Traquair operated the business for many years
until his recent death.
Winners in the 4-H calf club contest at the
Zurich Fall Fair were Bill Weber, R.R. 3,
Dashwood, Bert Visscher, Hay P.O. and Arnold
Erb, R.R. 1, Zurich.
The first firm is now moving into Huron
Industrial Park. The company T.E.M., operating
in England for more than 20 years has a world
wide reputation in the engineering and design of
wind tunnel designs.
50YEARS AGO
October 2, 1957 - The Kirkton Fall Fair staged
on a new day this year attracted a crowd of
1,200 who witnessed competitions in perfect fall
weather on Wednesday. The date was changed
from Friday to Wednesday to attract larger
crowds from urban centres.
Canning of sauerkraut at the Exeter branch
factory of Canadian Canners Ltd. has begun.
Students responsible for the publication of the
SHDHS Ink Spot this year are literary editor
Donna Oesch, editor Paul Wilson, assistant edi-
tor Allison Clarke, circulation Peter Kuzmick,
production Pat Cann, reporters Nelson
McClinchey and Heather MacNaughton, sports
editor Doug Wein and social editor Eleanor
Hodgins.
The contract for construction of the nurses'
residence for South Huron Hospital has been let
to C.A. McDowell of Centralia.
55YEARS AGO
October 3, 1952 - Mrs. Hilton Lang has been
appointed librarian of the Exeter Library to
replace Mrs. J.D. Smith who has resigned.
Lorne Ballantyne and Bob Wildfong, two
South Huron plowboys are practicing for the
International Plowing Match. Bob won at the
South Huron match on Saturday.
65 YEARS AGO
September 23, 1942 - William H. Wilson, son
of Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Wilson of Exeter is to be
congratulated on having received his wings as a
pilot in the R.C.A.F.
90YEARS AGO
September 21, 1917 - Mr. John W. Taylor of
Exeter has disposed of his fine residence on
Victoria street together with the adjoining land
to Mr. W.F. Abbott of Clandeboye.
Mr. Gib Dow expressed a carload of horses for
the Montreal market on Monday.
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
SENIORSCORRESPONDENT
Kids are like husbands, they're fine as long as they're some-
one else's and people who sleep like a baby, usually don't
have one! If you smile ten times a day, people will assume it's
the medication.
VON Palliative Care Volunteer Program
Presents:
3RD Annual "BIG PICTURE FILM FEST";
An opportunity to explore end of life issues with facil-
itated conversation following the films.
1:30 p.m. "A Walk to Remember"
7 p.m. "The Doctor"
To be held at the Grand Bend Community Health
Centre Thurs., Sept. 27. Tickets are $5 in advance at
the VON office or at the door. Price of admission
gets you into both films.
Refreshments will be served. For tickets or for more
information contact Kim Winbow 235-2510.
"Spend time with others who are grieving the death of a loved
one". Eight Week Bereavement Support Group will be held at
the Grand Bend Community Health Centre Beginning Thurs.,
Oct. 18, from 1:30 — 3:30 p.m. To register or for more infor-
mation contact Kim Winbow at 235-2510
Health Awareness Information Sessions: To be held at the
North Street United Church, 56 North Street, Goderich Ontario
7 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. Learn how to stay healthy in your commu-
nity!
• Sept. 26 Diabetes; Invest in your health: Challenge the
Epidemic, Obesity and Cardiac Disease. Featuring Dr. A
Radan, Family Physician, and Maitland Valley Family Health
team.
• Oct. 29 Traveling with Diabetes. Tips to ensure safe travel.
Let's talk about vaccinations, time zones and carrying your
diabetes supplies! What are your traveling questions for the
panel of experts?
• Nov. 26 Fitness and Food for the Festive Season. This seg-
ment features Susan Crawford, Registered Dietician and
Nancy Payne, Healthy Sugars, YMCA.
Senior Housing: If you are interested in living or finding out
more information regarding the new proposed senior apart-
ment building, please let McCann Redi-Mix know at (519)
237-3647.
Carpet Bowling will be starting at the Exeter Lions Youth
Centre, 125 John Street West, Exeter on Mon., Oct. 1. All men
and women are invited to come out on Monday or Friday
morning at 9 a.m.. For more information, please contact Peter
McFalls at 235-0368.
Remember: The Exeter and Area Alzheimer Support Group
meets the 2nd Thursday of every month in the afternoon 1 —
2:30 p.m. at the Exeter Town Hall. Facilitator is Cher
McGlynn.
Did you know there is an estimated 1,100 people in Huron
County affected by Alzheimer's disease and their families?
Fall Health Fair:
Plan to attend a Fall Health Fair on Sat., Oct. 13 & Sun., Oct.
14 at the Shakespeare and District Optimist Hall, 3976 Galt
Street, Shakespeare, Ontario. Check out the cooking demos,
hemp products and many more vendors with products and
services for you to view and participate in.
Craft Sale at the Caven Presbyterian Church, 68 Main Street
South, Exeter on Sat., Oct. 13, 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.. Tea room, bake
table and crafts plus new vendors. Bring a friend.
In support of South Huron Hospital Foundation
Trivett Anglican Church presents a three day Event 1. Fri.,
Sept. 28, 5 p.m. — 11 p.m.. Octoberfest Beer Tent at Main and
Baldwin Street with good German food and entertainment. On
Sat., Sept. 29 Fun, crafts and food 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. Local enter-
tainment. On Sun., Sept. 30, a Community Thanksgiving
Service with guest speakers and community choir of Exeter.
Bluewater Shrine Fish Fry following the service at the tent
beside the church.
Shuffleboard is starting again. On Tues., Sept. 18, at 'Upstairs
at the Legion', Exeter, plan to come for a pot -luck dinner at 12
noon then shuffle starts at 1 p.m. After the opening day, shuf-
fle will be played every Tuesday and Wednesday.
Centralia -Huron Park Lions Bingo:
Mark your calendar for Sun., Sept. 30 at the South Huron
Recreation Centre for `Bingo'. Doors open at noon and bingo
starts at 1 p.m. sharp.
Euchreama:
Plan to attend the first Euchreama of the season on Fri., Sept.
28 `Upstairs at the Legion' at 10 a.m. A great lunch, share the
wealth and prize money.
South Huron adults and seniors are invited to get fit this fall
with exercise classes offered by Town and Country Support
Services. Town and Country is taking a leading role in bring-
ing fitness and health wellness programs to communities
throughout Huron County. For more information about the
classes contact Town and Country Support Services at 235-
0258.
Harry Hardy has just Booked Three Bus
Tours!
1. On Fri., Oct. 12 , An Autumn Country colour tour, including
Kitchener North, with Warren our much requested and
appreciated host. Noon meal, coach bus, don't miss it.
2. On Sat., Nov. 10, plan to go to St. Jacobs new theatre to see
a play entitled 'CRAZY ABOUT YOU'. Trip includes coach,
meal, shopping, and a Tony award winning play.
3. On Thurs., Dec. 6 for a really great time, plan to go to the
Acorn Theatre, Wallaceburg Dinner Theatre and a Christmas
Show, view Christmas Lights. Start the Holiday season and
please book early, don't be disappointed, Contact Harry
Hardy, 227 4887, or 227 0444 E-mail
harry@cruiseselloffs.com
Niagara Festival of Lights:
Marion Foster is hosting an overnight bus tour to the
Niagara Festival of Lights, Dec. 5 and 6. As well as
viewing the spectacular season lighting displays, the
group will attend three concerts by well know enter-
tainers - Charley Pride, Charlie Prose, and Daniel
Duff/Mary Duff. Accommodation and some meals are
also included. For further information, please contact
Ellison Travel and Tours Ltd. hi Exeter 235-2000.
arss Driveway scam artists Possibly back in the area — South
Huron OPP received a report of a possible driveway
scam. Police were advised on Sept. 4 that a male had attended
a South Huron residence and offered to pave the owners' dri-
veway for $800. When the owner refused, the male began to
confuse the deal further by stating the homeowner owed him
money after his roof had been repaired on a previous date.
The owner knew this was not true and still refused at which
point the male left. There are no descriptions available at this
time.
Citizens are reminded to be cautious of any deals that seem
"too good to be true". They are most likely scams. A person is
not required to say yes to a deal at the door. Request contact
information and at least three references prior to agreeing to
anything. If possible, obtain a description of the person and
vehicle before they leave. Police should be contacted immedi-
ately so the area may be patrolled as soon as possible. If you
have any information regarding this or any criminal activity
please contact CRIME STOPPERS- 1 -800 -222 -TIPS (8477) or
the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Drain Banes:
There are some things you should never put down the drain.
• Grease is one — it's not water soluble so it can build up in
pipes. Then it clogs them. Try explaining that to municipal
workers. It is recommended you put grease in the garbage
instead. This goes double for restaurants.
• When you use dental floss, don't flush it. Bacteria can't dis-
solve it, even worse; floss gets wrapped around pump shafts
causing extensive damage.
• Same goes for rags.
•And don't even think about pouring paints and paint thin-
ners in the sewers. They kill off the micro-organisms that do
the lion's share of the sewage treatment. And they might end
up in the lake.
How to StayYoung:
1. Try everything twice. On Madams tombstone (of Whelan's
and Madam) she said she wanted this epitaph: Tried every-
thing twice...loved it both times!
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.
(Keep this in mind if you are one of those grouches)
3. Keep learning: Learn more about the computer, crafts, gar-
dening, whatever. Never let the brain get idle. "An idle mind is
the devil's workshop." And the devil's name is Alzheimer's!
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for
breath. And if you have a friend who makes you laugh, spend
lots and lots of time with HIM/HER.
6. The tears happen: Endure, grieve, and move on. The only
person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. LIVE while
you are ALIVE.
7. Surround yourself with what you love: Whether it's family,
pets, keepsakes, music, plants or hobbies, whatever. Your
home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unsta-
ble, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the
next county, to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt
is.
10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every
opportunity. "T love you, my special friend!"
11. Forgive now those who made you cry. You might not get a
second time. Contributed by Gwen Coward
Jesus is watching you!
Late one night, a burglar broke into a house he thought was
empty. He tiptoed through the living room but suddenly he
froze in his tracks when he heard a loud voice say, "Jesus is
watching you!"
Silence returned to the house, so the burglar crept forward
again. "Jesus is watching you," the voice boomed again. The
burglar stopped dead again. He was frightened. Frantically,
he looked around. In a dark corner, he spotted a bird cage
and in the cage was a parrot.
He asked the parrot: "Was that you who said Jesus is watch-
ing me?" "Yes" said the parrot. The burglar breathed a sigh
of relief, and asked the parrot: "What's your name?"
"Clarence," said the bird. "That's a dumb name for a parrot,"
sneered the burglar. What idiot named you Clarence?"
The parrot said, "The same idiot who named the Rottweiller,
Jesus."
Watch out for the Little Guys:
Jim Be