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The Times Advocate, 2008-09-17, Page 5Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Times—Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News Editor's note: This week's Back in Time was intended to run in last week's Sept. 10 issue. I OYEARS AGO August 26, 1998 - Erin MacNaughton of Kippen was crowned Queen of the 1998 Huron County Plowing Match on the weekend on the Dashwood area farms of Earl, Linda and Michael Becker and Howard and Elaine Datars. These farmers will also host the 1999 International Plowing Match. Lindsay Hardy is the new Ambassador for the Ilderton Fall Fair. She was crowned by last year's winner Sally Vail. The Lucan District Lions Club recently handed over a cheque for $50,000 to help pay for the new Lucan library. The Zurich Pillow Heads comprising Adam and Lance Bedard and Steve Munn will be per- forming at the Western Fair Youth Talent Search on Sept. 11. 20YEARS AGO September 7, 1988 - After many years of involvement with municipal council in Stanley Township, reeve Clarence Rau is retiring for per- sonal reasons. Rau was reeve for three years and a councillor for 10 years prior to that. Trevor Edwards of R.R. 1, Kirkton was a big winner at the recent grass drag races in Brown City, Michigan. Trevor driving an XLV Yamaha sponsored by Veal's Meat Market in Hensall took top prizes in the improved stock class and three in stock. It was hot work in 96 degree weather, changing pipes and cooling the engine between heats. Kim Reddick was crowned Queen of the 1988 Zurich Bean Festival by former Queen Connie Desjardine. Runnersup were Collette Bedard and Bonnie Brown. During an Open House at the Dashwood fire department, current chief Jim Hoffman present- ed a certificate to Dashwood's first fire chief Clayton Pfile. In 1918, Thomas Klumpp pur- chased a Model T Ford. This fitted with a pumper was Dashwood's first fire engine. It was housed in a shed behind Clayton Pfile's shoe store. 30YEARS AGO September 3, 1978 - Specials at the 32nd anniversary of Darling's Food Market in Exeter and Lucan include three loaves of bread for one dollar, Schneider's weiners at 99 cents a pound and home-made sausage at 79 cents a pound. As part of the 50th anniversary of the founding of Dashwood Industries, the Employees anniver- sary park was officially opened as board chair- man Maurice Klumpp and the longest service employee Gerald Tyler planted two trees. 45 YEARS AGO September 6, 1963 - The area's newest air- port, Sexsmith, will hold its first fly -in this Sunday between 10 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. Mayor Eldred Simmons suggested at a meeting Monday night that the PUC will soon be unable to finance new installations on a 20 year basis without either raising hydro rates or asking the town to float a debenture and thereby adding to taxes. Grand Bend council decided Monday night to join the metric system despite an earlier decision to stay with the imperial system. Specials this week at the A&H Superior Market include sockeye salmon at $1.38 and chuck steaks at 97 cents a pound. 50 YEARS AGO August 30, 1958 -Kinsmen Deputy Governor Bill Mickle of Hensall inducted officers of Exeter Kinsmen and Kinettes in a joint ceremony at Armstrong's Restaurant Thursday night. Gord Baynham and Mrs. Ray Frayne will lead their respective clubs during the coming year. Cpl. George E. Noseworthy in charge of the photographic section at RCAF Centralia won sec- ond prize at Western Fair this week for a spot news picture of Princess Margaret during her recent trip to Stratford. 60YEARS AGO August 31, 1948 - Highway 83 from Exeter to Dashwood which for the past two years has been under construction is now in excellent condition. ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME Senior• s' Perspective By Jim Bearss SENIOR CORRESPONDENT Did anyone ever tell you how important you make others feel? Somebody out here is smiling, because of something you said or something you did! Out and about! Carpet Bowling! The carpet bowling season will be starting on Mon., Oct. 6 and Fri., Oct. 10 at 9 a.m. at the Lions Youth Centre, 125 John Street, West. Anyone interested in par- ticipating in carpet bowling may call Peter McFalls at 235-0368 for more information or you may show up on Monday or Friday mornings. Seniors as Mentors - September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month! Consider volunteering one hour a week to make the difference in the life of a child. Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron is currently looking for indi- viduals in our community to provide a supportive relationship with a child in a school setting. The pro- gram requires that the volunteer and student meet during school hours, at the child's school for the duration of the school year. The goal is to help the child develop the self-esteem to meet the challenges of school and life. Currently we have 19 children waiting in area schools. For more information, or to become involved, please call Amy at 226-268-3871, send an e-mail to cw@shbbbs.on.ca or stop by our office at 146 Main Street — Dashwood (in the Community Living South Huron building). Amy Schwartzentruber, Casework Coordinator of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron Phone 226-268-3871, Fax 519-237-3190 www.shbbbs.on.ca Share a Little MAGIC!! Join us for our "Warm and Welcome" Coffee Hour on Thurs., Sept. 18 at 9:30 — 10:30 a.m. at the Lion's Youth Centre 125 John Street West, Exeter. Join us for coffee and muffins. Visit with old friends and new! See some new programs being offered and a special welcome to newly retired and young seniors. Come see what we have to offer. Sponsored by Town and Country Support Services, Cathy Skinner [mailto: cskinner@tcss. on. c a Exeter Adult Day Centre has a real need for volun- teers at their Exeter and Grand Bend sites. They have positions available for driving clients in, work- ing in the kitchen to one-on-one with clients. "We can't do it without community support," said Tammy Antaya. Call her at 235-4600 for more information. Exeter and Grand Bend Adult Day Services An Oktoberfest Celebration at the Grand Bend Adult Day Centre on Wed., Oct. 15 from 11:45-1:30 p.m. Cost $6 per person which includes a Hayter's Turkey sausage/bun, sauerkraut, beverage and black rorest cake. There will be door prizes and entertainment. Let Tammy Antaya know if interested in attending by Oct. 6 at 235-4600 Riverview Estates upcoming events 20 Kalisch Avenue (turn east at the 'beer store Exeter") • Colin Haskett, Funeral Homes Ltd. will speak at a luncheon on Oct. 2. His topic is, "Don't leave your loved ones in the dark." at 12 noon. A luncheon is being served at a cost of only $6 and everyone is wel- come. • Foot Care by Irene Gettler, pedicurist every 3rd Monday morning of each month in the Club House. Appointments can be made by phoning Irene at 229- 6420 or drop in at the club house on the 3rd Monday morning to talk to her. Trivitt Anglican Church Community Thanksgiving Celebration will be held at the Trivitt Anglican Church, Exeter on Sept. 26 to 28 in support of the Exeter Lioness Victoria Park project Fri., Sept. 26, join in an Oktoberfest celebration from 5 — 11 p.m. with a German band from Kitchener. You can enjoy sausage, sauerkraut, hot dogs and beverages for all ages. Sat., Sept. 27, 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. Crafts, Farmers Market and entertainment. A kid's play area with clowns and a chili cook off 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. Sun., Sept. 28, 3:30 p.m., at Trivitt Memorial Church Service and `Evensong' with the Community Choir and Orchestra followed by a Shriner's Fish Fry, 5 — 7 p.m. Cost for this delicious meal is only $15 and children six — 12 - $7. Tickets are available by calling 235-4156 or from any member of the Exeter Lioness Club. Life is a gift today, before you say an unkind word - think of someone who can't speak. Before you complain about the taste of your food - think of someone who has nothing to eat. Before you complain about your husband or wife - think of someone who's crying out to God for a com- panion. Today before you complain about life - think of someone who went too early to heaven. Before whining about the distance you drive - think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet. And when you are tired and complain about your job - think of the unemployed, the dis- abled, and those who wish they had your job. And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on your face and think: you're alive and still around. Gwen Baker Be careful what you ask for... A Fleeing Taliban, desperate for water, was plodding through the Afghanistan desert when he saw something far off in the distance. Hoping to find water, he hurried toward the object, only to find a little old Jewish man at a small stand selling ties. The Taliban asked, 'Do you have water?' The Jewish man replied, 'I have no water. Would you like to buy a tie? They are only $5.' The Taliban shouted, 'Idiot! I do not need an over -priced tie. I need water! I should kill you, but I must find water first! `OK,' said the old Jewish man, 'it does not matter that you do not want to buy a tie and that you hate me. I will show you that I am bigger than that. If you continue over that hill to the east for about two miles, you will find a lovely restaurant. It has all the ice cold water you need. Shalom.' Muttering, the Taliban staggered away over the hill. Several hours later he staggered back, almost dead. 'Your brother won't let me in without a tie!' Bible salesmen A preacher concluded that his church was getting into very serious financial troubles. While checking the church storeroom, he discovered several cartons of new bibles that had never been opened and dis- tributed. So at his Sunday sermon, he asked for three volunteers from the congregation who would be will- ing to sell the bibles door-to-door for $10 each to raise the desperately needed money for the church. Jack, Paul and Louie all raised their hands to volun- teer for the task. The minister knew that Jack and Paul earned their living as salesmen and were likely capable of selling some bibles. But he had serious doubts about Louie who was a local farmer, who had always kept to himself because he was embarrassed by his speech impediment. Poor Louise stuttered badly. But, not wanting to discourage Louise, the minister decided to let him try anyway. He sent the three of them away with the back seat of their cars stacked with bibles. He asked them to meet with him and report the results of their door-to-door selling efforts the following Sunday. Anxious to find out how successful they were, the minister immediately asked Jack, 'Well, Jack, how did you make out selling our bibles last week?' Proudly handing the reverend an envelope, Jack replied, 'Using my sales prowess, I was able to sell 20 bibles, and here's the $200 I collected on behalf of the church.' 'Fine job, Jack!' The minister said, vigor- ously shaking his hand. 'You are indeed a fine sales- man and the Church is indebted to you.' Turning to Paul, 'And Paul, how many bibles did you sell for the church last week?' Paul, smiling and sticking out his chest confidently replied, 'I am a professional sales- man. I sold 28 bibles on behalf of the church, and here's $280 I collected.' The minister responded, 'that's absolutely splendid, Paul. You are truly a pro- fessional salesman and the church is indebted to you.' Apprehensively, the minister turned to Louie and said, 'And Louie, did you manage to sell any bibles last week?' Louie silently offered the minister a large envelope. The minister opened it and counted the contents. 'What is this?' the minister exclaimed. 'Louie, there's $3200 in here! Are you suggesting that you sold 320 bibles for the church, door to door, in just one week?' Louie just nodded. That's impossi- ble!' both Jack and Paul said in unison. 'We are pro- fessional salesmen, yet you claim to have sold 10 times as many bibles as we could.' 'Yes, this does seem unlikely,' the minister agreed. 'I think you'd better explain how you managed to accomplish this, Louie.' Louie shrugged. 'I -I -I re -re -really do -do -don't kn- kn-know f -f -f -for sh-sh-sh-sure,' he stammered. Impatiently, Peter interrupted. 'For crying out loud, Louie, just tell us what you said to them when they answered the door!' "A -a -a -all I -I -I s -s -said wa-wa-was,' Louis replied, 'W -w -w -w -would y -y -y -you 1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -like t -t -to b -b -b - buy th-th-th-this b -b -b -b -bible F -f -for t -t -ten b-b-b- bucks---o-o-o-or--- wo-wo-would yo -you j -j -j -just 1 - like m -m -me t -t -to st-st-stand h -h -here and r -r -r -r -r - read it t -to y -y -you?" Bill Tinney Jim Be arss