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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-10-24, Page 5Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Times—Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News I OYEARS AGO October 22, 1997 - James Guest was the guest speaker at Centralia United Church's 75th anniversary celebration on Sunday. His father Rev. Duncan Guest was the church's minister from 1959 to 1967. Friends and relatives of Pearl Merkley (nee Cann) gathered at the Exeter Villa Wednesday after- noon to celebrate her 95th birth- day. In attendance were her daughter Verna Bunker of Brampton and son Roy Merkley of Grand Bend. One of the highlights of the Exeter Lions Club's 60th anniversary celebrations Saturday night at the Legion Hall was the recognition of Lion member Bob Dinney's 50 year membership in the club. Since 1978 the Lucan Booster Club has raised over $750,000 for capital improvements at the Lucan Community Centre. 20YEARS AGO October 28, 1987 -Exeter's Brewer's Retail Store manager Barry Baynham recently received a plaque for high performance standards for the local store during the company's 60th anniversary, Monday. 40YEARS AGO October 20, 1967 - New manager of the Grand Bend branch of the Bank of Montreal is Paul Couse, formerly an accountant at a Sudbury branch office. He succeeds A.E. Kemp. "I'm excited about Centralia", were the words of Ontario Treasurer C.S. MacNaughton as he officially opened the new Stephen Township municipal build- ing at Crediton, Wednesday afternoon. MacNaughton added, "It is now possible to tell you what is around the corner for Centralia Industrial Park and your new facilities are certainly necessary." October 26, 1967 - The Zurich Lumber Kings have won the Huron -Perth baseball league champi- onship defeating St. Marys in the finals. League president Bob Sadler presented the trophy to Zurich manager George Haggit and captain Doug O'Brien. 50 YEARS AGO October 21, 1957 - An auriscope, an instrument for examination of ear and throat will be added to equipment at South Huron Hospital as the result of a donation from the Exeter Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. A large super market south of Exeter re -opened its doors Wednesday under the name of Drury's Red and White Market. Formerly known as Rick's Foodland, the three year-old store has been com- pletely renovated. 55 YEARS AGO October 18, 1952 - After being empty for a year the Main Street Church parsonage became a bee- hive of activity when the WA of the church decided to take it in hand and decorate it. Rev. A.E. and Mrs. Holley moved in and held a reception for the con- gregation. Hon. J.A.D. McCurdy, former Lt. Governor of Nova Scotia will visit RCAF Station in Centralia to officiate at the official opening of the dependents school named in his honour. Exeter Police Chief John Norry will retire at the end of this year after 22 years in uniform. The property at the corner of Main and Andrew streets belonging to Dr. William Sweet has been sold to E. Lindenfield for $4,000. 65YEARS AGO October 19, 1942 - A memorial service for the late Alexander Dougall Strang, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strang of Exeter and a radio officer in His Majesty's service, who gave his life at sea was held at Caven Church, Sunday evening. When an Anson bomber crashed to the ground at noon Saturday on the farm of Roy Gingerich, north of Zurich, one of the members of RCAF Station Centralia lost his life and the large barn on the Gingerich property was destroyed by fire. Exeter council has purchased one thousand dollar bonds to help raise the amount of money needed to carry on this war which must be won. 90YEARS AGO October 21, 1917 - Russell Clark has accepted a position with the Crediton branch of the Bank of Commerce. Mr. W.J. Statham and Mr. E.A. Follick attended a meeting in London of the baker of the district to dis- cuss ways and means of saving wheat for the boys at the front. ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME Seniors' Perspective By Jim Bearss SENIORS' CORRESPONDENT Upcoming events Euchres will be starting at the Exeter Oddfellows and Rebekah Hall on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month until April, at 8 p.m. Ladies, please bring lunch. Contact Bob and Helen Coates. Exeter Seniors will be selling tickets for their upcoming Christmas dinners and 2008 Memberships are also due. The November meeting will be Tues., Nov. 6. Kirkton Woman's Institute is sponsoring Euchre games for the next few months. The first game will be held at the Kirkton Woodham Community Centre on Thurs., Nov. 8 starting at 10 a.m. Eleanor Williams has promised me that the lunch will be great and you will have fun. Mark your calendar for Tues., Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. "Turning Sorrow into Gifts" will be presented by Motivational Speaker, Audrey Stringer. Palliative and bereavement support counselor, author of "Get over It! Surviving Grief to Live Again" As an inspirational speak- er, Audrey will inspire you, tickle your funny bone, re- energize and motivate you to pursue your dreams and goals. This exciting event will take place at the Mackay Centre for Senior's at Goderich, on Wed., Nov.7, upstairs in the auditorium. For more information, contact: 524- 6660. Yuletide Euchreama: Mark your day -timer for the annual Lucan Seniors Sunshine Club Yuletide Euchreama on Thurs., Nov. 15 at the Lucan Community Centre. Lunch is provided, `Share the Wealth' `Pot of Gold' prizes. Riverview Estates, Exeter Ontario is holding their annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Sat., Nov. 3. Free admission and the times are from 9 a.m. to noon. Turn at the Beer Store and proceed east down George Street and follow the signs. The Apple Solution: Don't knock it till you've tried it: I resent pointing fingers at anyone else I have some unhealthy habits myself Too much salt's not wise doctors say Why I best keep potato chips away I should try to stop my middle age spread My chocolate addiction's gone to my head If I don't practice it, how can I preach? "Hide those chocolate bars out of my reach" "Join me! We'll try the apple solution There'll be less smoke, less health pollution You have a Delicious, I'll have a Spy We'll munch our sinful habits good bye." Harry A Schroeder, (written April 15, 1996) Note: Published in the Exeter Times Weekly Newspaper, Exeter, Apri11996. Hello Partners in Learning: Meetings for Socrates Cafe's are scheduled for October 24, November 7 and November 21st the fee for the 4 meetings is only $20.00 with membership. Have a great day. Canada Pension —A must read only in Canada Do not apply for your old age pension... Apply to be a refugee. It is interesting that the federal government provides a single refugee with a monthly allowance of $1,890 and each can get an additional $580 in social assistance for a total of $2,470. This compares very well to a single pensioner who, after contributing to the growth and development of Canada for 40 or 50 years, can only receive a monthly maximum of $1,012 in old age pension and Guaranteed Income Supplement. Furthermore if you had the wisdom to have an RRSP and made other income generating investments you may have earned the right to receive nothing from the Federal Government as they claw your Old Age Pension back because in their opinion you do not need it! Maybe our pensioners should apply as refugees! Bill Tinney Police warns of "diversion" thefts OPP in Wellington are warning the business communi- ty to be alert to a type of theft that has been occurring in the county. Officers actively investigated reports of diver- sion thefts that have occurred over the past couple of weeks. According to police, the thief appears to be well dressed and friendly. He enters a business or sometimes a home that's for sale, chatting freely and with the salesperson to dispel any suspicions. A short time later, the person notifies the salesperson of a problem such as water leaking in another area of the business or home. The person will have poured some water on the floor from either a bottle or nearby tap. While the salesperson goes to investigate the water, the thief makes off with the purse or wallet of the business or person. Reports of this type of theft have surfaced in Centre Wellington, Guelph and Orangeville. Police warn business people to keep valuables — includ- ing purse or wallet — locked away and out of sight. Subject: Dogs... Two Irish nuns have just arrived in USA by boat and one says to the other, I hear that the people of this coun- try actually eat dogs." "Odd," her companion replies, "but if we shall live in America, we might as well do as the Americans do." As they sit, they hear a push cart vendor yell "Get your dogs here" and they both walk towards the hot dog cart. "Two dogs, please", says one. The vendor is very pleased to oblige, wraps both hot dogs in foil and hands them over. Excited, the nuns hurry to a bench and begin to un -wrap their 'dogs'. The mother superior is first to open hers. She begins to blush and then, staring at it for a moment, leans to the other nun and whispers cautiously, what part did you get"? Bill arss Tinney One day the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from the trip the father asked his son: How was the trip?" "It was great, Dad." "Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked. Oh yeah "So, tell me what did you learn" The son answered: "I saw that we have one dog and they have four." "We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our gar- den and they have a creek that has no end." "We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night." "Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon." "We have a small piece of land to live on but they have fields that go beyond sight." "We have servants who serve us but they serve oth- ers." Jim Be • � yl�Otf�'fs This Little Brother is 10 years old. He is interested in soccer, baseball, hockey, riding his bike and jumping on his trampoline. He is looking to spend time with some- one who can go mini - golfing, play Play Station and play road hockey with him He thinks it would be fun and is looking forward to hav- ing a Big Brother to do various activities with. This Little Brother is one of the many chil- dren waiting to be matched with- in a mentoring friendship. For information on becom- ing a Big or our other volunteer programs, call our office at 519-235- 3307 or visit our website at www.shbbbs.on.ca cooking with memories BY DEBBY WAGLER MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE THE ORANGY TASTE OF THIS CAKE IS WONDERFUL. I DOCTORED UP THE RECIPE TO BE SURE IT HAS LOTS OF ORANGE FLAVOR GOODNESS! TRY MAKING ITTONIGHT. 2 cup flour 2 cups white sugar 2 tsp baking soda I can mandarin oranges with liquid 1-1/2 tsp vanilla 2 eggs Mix all above and bake in 9 by 13 pan for 35-40 minutes. (If desired add a few extra mandarin oranges without extra liquid) Topping: 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup margarine 1 cup coconut 1/4 cup milk Mix and pour over cooled cake broil in oven for 1 minute till bubbly and browning. Serve up with whipped cream and oranges as a garnish! WOW!