The Times Advocate, 2008-11-05, Page 5Wednesday, November 5, 2008
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OPINION FORUM NEWS
10 YEARS AGO
October 28, 1998 - Fifty years of
fun is what Lucan Minor Hockey
will be celebrating in 1999 as well
as teaching youngsters about ded-
ication, discipline and quite a few
other important lessons that will
help shape young people into re-
sponsible citizens. Lucan s hockey
couple Donna and Jim Teddy
Bear Freeman have been behind
Lucan minor hockey for almost its
entire 49 year history. Back in Time
Pat Down of Usborne Township
is the new president of the Huron Federation of Agri-
culture
Carrie Russell of Exeter has received her 50 -year Re-
bekah pin from Past District Deputy Lois McFalls.
Kathy Hayter of Dashwood has received a certificate
for her 15 years of service to the Block Parent Pro-
gram.
20 YEARS AGO
November 2, 1988 - Nicole Rosie, an exchange stu-
dent from New Zealand has been very active and suc-
cessful in sports at South Huron District High School.
She won the WOSSA tennis championship and is the
goalie on the Panthers field hockey team this weekend
which this is participating in the OFSSA finals.
The newest group of heroes with area youngsters
is the Exeter Optimist Cub. They said the local show
was fantastic and several were heard to say Exeter s
Halloween version was better than London s Haunted
House.
30 YEARS AGO
November 2, 1978 - James Murphy who founded
the Huron Country Playhouse in 1972 and has been
artistic and managing director since that time, has an-
nounced his intentions to resign. The Playhouse start-
ed in 1972 as a small tent operation and has developed
into the largest summer theatre of its kind in Ontario.
Orville Truemner has purchased the former Orange
Hall in Greenway and is busy readying it for a ma-
chine shop.
45 YEARS AGO
November 2, 1963 - At a dinner meeting Exeter may-
or Eldrid Simmons presented certificates and gifts to
former members of the recreation committee and com-
munity centre board.
The man who promoted the building of a 32 unit
apartment building on an extension of Senior Street in
Exeter last year, S.E. Richard Fowler has been charged
with bigamy.
The WMS of Dashwood Evangelical United Brethren
Church celebrated its golden anniversary last week
with a special service. The guest speaker was Japanese
missionary Miss Jean Kellerman.
50 YEARS AGO
October 29, 1958 - The Grand Bend branch of the Ca-
nadian Legion which has been organized for 10 years
this summer erected a new hall which has sparked Le-
gion activities in the village and community.
60 YEARS AGO
October 27, 1948 - Mrs. Henry Dyck (nee Pauline
Godbolt ) leaves today for Watson Lake in the Yukon
to join her husband who is a radio operator there with
the RCAF.
The South Huron Plowing Match revived this year
for the first time since 1941 was held on the farm of
Arnold Becker in Stephen Township, five miles west
of Exeter.
Bruce Shapton of Stephen Township and James Har-
ris of Kirkton were in Guelph representing the Exeter
Grain Club in the Provincial inter -club competition.
70 YEARS AGO
October 25, 1938 - The average man in Canada in
1938 earned $927 a year.
A freak egg was brought into the T -A office by Mr.
and Mrs. Herman Powe of Centralia. The egg, laid by
one of their chickens was eight and a half inches long
and six and a half inches around.
85 YEARS AGO
October 26, 1923 - A snow flurry visited Exeter last
Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The ground
was covered for the first time this year.
Messrs. John Hunter, John Hunkin and Bert Kerslake
left last week for Trout Creek on a shooting expedi-
tion.
90 YEARS AGO
October 27, 1918 - Exeter awaited the jobs and
prosperity to be brought with the opening of a
factory of the Jackson Manufacturing Company, a
maker of boys clothing.
ROSS
HAUGH
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
SENIOR CORRESPONDENT
The dew of compassion is a tear Lord Byron
Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl
whispered to her mother, Why is the bride dressed in
white? The mother replied, Because white is the color
of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life.
The child thought about this for a moment then said, So
why is the groom wearing black?
Out and about
Veteran s Day at Riverview Estates: A presentation by
Hilary Duenk, a Grade 12 student of SHDHS who at-
tended the Vimy Ridge dedication ceremony in France
last year. Jim Rutledge, Goderich will present his look
on Huron County Veterans. Exeter Legion will do a Re-
membrance Day ceremony. Everyone is welcome. This
special event will be held on Nov 6 at 11 a.m. Lunch is
available for $ 6.
Community Flu Clinic at the South Huron Hospital Clinic Room
on Thurs., Nov 6 and Fri., Nov 7. Times are 2 to 7 p.m.
Operation Chill Out
Free winter coats for kids in need. It is that time of year again
winter is fast approaching and there are many children who will
not have a warm winter coat! The Salvation Army Goderich /
Clinton is offering assistance for families of low income, minimum
wage, on ODSP or Ontario Works. Mark s Work Warehouse has
graciously offered to partner with The Salvation Army and help
collect kids winter coats. Once again we are asking this generous
community to collect and donate new or gently used clean winter
coats for kids from 0 to 18 years old. More people than ever this
year will need our help and our goal is that every child who is in
need will receive a coat on Fri., Nov. 14 at 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the
Suncoast Citadel at 303 Suncoast Drive East Goderich.
Collection centre for coats: Mark s Work Warehouse at Suncoast
Mall, Suncoast Citadel at 303 Suncoast Drive (in the a.m. only).
Please make sure coats are for children only and are in clean and
good condition.
Exeter Legion Men s Euchre Night on Nov 26. Sign up at 7 p.m.
and play at 7:30 p.m.. Put a team in and call Sharon at 235-1299.
Wings and Things started on Sat., Oct. 11, and will continue ev-
ery 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Food will be served from
5 - 7 p.m. Take out will be available.
Lucan Senior s Sunshine Club is sponsoring a Yuletide Eu-
chreama on Thurs., Nov 13. Starts at 10 a.m., good prizes, Share
the Wealth from the Pot of Gold and lunch provided. Your cost is
only $6.
Turkey Supper and Silent Auction
Centralia and Zion West Turkey supper and silent auction will
be held at the South Huron Rec. Centre on Sun., Nov 16 from
4:30 6:30 p.m. Musical entertainment will be provided. Advance
tickets from Dave Elliott, Art Abbott - Adults $14, Children 6 12
$6.50, Preschoolers are free.
Scott Woods Christmas Show for Hensall United Church on
Thurs., Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at Hensall Community Centre. Tickets
$20 and are available from William Gibson 262-3217.
The Flying Fiddles and feet of the Ballagh Bunch from Teeswater
will perform Sun., Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. at the Exeter United Church.
Come out to see Devon, Michael, Paige, Matthew, Gary and Jan-
ice. Janice along with her sisters used to perform on the Tommy
Hunter show as the McMichael Sisters. Tickets are $12 and can be
purchased from Bill Brock 235-0323, Deb Campbell 235-1609, Dar-
lene Lightfoot 235-1042, Dianne Shapton 263-2800, Peter Tgahrt
235-0037, Exeter United Church Office 235-0860 or at MacLean s
Home Hardware. All proceeds going to the United Church Resto-
ration Projects.
Auxiliary meeting
Everyone welcome to attend South Huron Hospital Auxiliary
Meeting on Tuesday, November 11th, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Guest
Speaker: Carol Ann Reiger, Pharmacist at Huron Apothecary.
Bus Tour Dec. 3
Enjoy the day in Beautiful Owen Sound, Roxy Theatre, live fes-
tival entertainment. Enjoy a delicious turkey dinner, at the Stone
Tree Golf and Fitness Club. Later enjoy the Christmas Festival of
Northern Lights, awarded number one in Canada. Leave Lucan
Arena, at 9 a.m., Exeter Legion at 9:30 a.m.
Coach, Theatre, Meal, and Lights, $95 per person. Reserve your
ticket early, don t be disappointed, as we have had a number of
requests. Contact Harry Hardy, Box 249, Lucan ON, NOM 2J0,
519-227 4887 or 519-227-0444.
Drivers Always stop for a school bus!
Whether on a street, highway or country road and regardless
of the speed limit and the number of lanes, motorists traveling
in both directions must stop when approaching a stopped school
bus with its upper red lights flashing. A flashing stop arm will
swing out while passengers are boarding or leaving the bus. (The
only exception on highways separated by a median, traffic com-
ing from the opposite direction is not required to stop). Once all
passengers have boarded, the STOP arm will fold away. Do not
start moving until the red lights have stopped flashing and the
bus begins to move.
Penalties for Not Stopping:
First Offense: $400 to $2000 and six demerit points
Each subsequent offense: $1000 to $4000, six demerit points and
possible jail time up to six months.
Equip your vehicle with an emergency kit.
If you travel or commute, it is worth taking a little time to make
sure you have an emergency kit in your trunk. Winter
additions to the emergency kit include the following:
• Good scraper and snow brush
• Blanket, hat and mittens
• Matches and candles
• Canned fruit/nuts/survival rations
• Can opener
• Tin cup
• Traction mats
• Small shovel
• Red cloth (help signal) or a call police sign
• Jumper cables
• Winter check up? It is never too late.
Speeding
Sitting on the side of the highway waiting to catch speeders, a
state police officer sees a car puttering along at 22 MPH. He thinks
to himself, This driver is just as dangerous as a speeder! So he
turns on his lights and pulls the driver over. Approaching the car,
he notices that there are five old ladies, two in the front seat and
three in the back with eyes wide and white as ghosts. The driver,
obviously confused, says to him,
Officer, I don t understand, I was doing exactly the speed limit!
What seems to be the problem? Ma am, the officer replies,
You weren t speeding, but you should know that driving slower
than the speed limit can also be a danger to other drivers. Slow-
er than the speed limit? she asked. No sir, I was doing the speed
limit exactly twenty-two miles an hour! The old woman says a
bit proudly. The state police officer, trying to contain a chuckle ex-
plains to her that 22 was the route number, not the speed limit.
A bit embarrassed, the woman grinned and thanked the officer
for pointing out her error. But before I let you go, ma am, I have
to ask, is everyone in this car OK? These women seem awfully
shaken and they haven t muttered a single peep this whole time.
Oh, they 11 be all right in a minute officer. We just got off Route
165.
Eight Words with two Meanings
1. Thingy (thing-ee) n.
Female - any part under a car s hood
Male - the strap fastener on a woman s bra
2. Vulnerable (vul-ne-ra-bel) adj.
Female - fully opening up one s self emotionally to another
Male - playing football without a cup
3. Communication (ko-myoo-ni-kay-shon) n.
Female - the open sharing of thoughts and feelings with one s
partner
Male - leaving a note before taking off on fishing trip with the
boys
4. Commitment (ko-mit-ment) n.
Female - a desire to get married and raise a family
Male - trying not to hit on other women while out with this one
5. Entertainment (en-ter-tayn-ment) n.
Female - a good movie, concert, play or book
Male - anything that can be done while drinking beer
6. Flatulence (flach-u-lens) n.
Female - an embarrassing by product of indigestion
Male - a source of entertainment, self-expression, male bonding
7. Making Love (may -king luv) n.
Female - the greatest expression of intimacy a couple
can achieve
Male - call it whatever you want, just as long as we do it
8. Remote Control (ri-moht kon-trohl) n.
Female - a device for changing from one TV channel to another
Male - a device for scanning through all 375 channels every five
minutes
What a deal
A fifteen year old boy came home with a new Chevrolet Ava-
lanche and his parents began to yell and scream, Where did you
get that truck ???!!! He calmly told them, I bought it today. With
what money? demanded his parents? They knew what a Chevro-
let Avalanche cost. Well, said the boy, this one cost me just fifteen
dollars. So the parents began to yell even louder. Who would sell
a truck like that for fifteen dollars? they said. It was the lady up
the street, said the boy. I don t know her name they just moved
in. She saw me ride past on my bike and asked me if I wanted to
buy a Chevrolet Avalanche for fifteen dollars? Oh my Goodness!
moaned the mother, she must be a child abuser. Who knows what
she will do next? John, you go right up there and see what s going
on. So the boy s father walked up the street to the house where the
lady lived and found her out in the yard calmly planting petunias!
He introduced himself as the father of the boy to whom she had
sold a new Avalanche for fifteen dollars and demanded to know
why she did it. Well, she said, this morning I got a phone call
from my husband, I thought he was on a business trip, but learned
from a friend he had run off to Hawaii with his mistress and re-
ally doesn t intend to come back. He claimed he was stranded and
needed cash, and asked me to sell his new Chevrolet Avalanche
and send him the money. So I did.
JIM
BEAR
SS