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The Times Advocate, 2004-07-14, Page 5Wednesday, July 14, 2004 Exeter Times—Advocate 5 Opinion Forum News ROSS HAUGH BACK IN TIME I OYEARS AGO July 13, 1994 - Clarence "Derry" Boyle passed away last week leaving Exeter without any living former mayors. He first took a seat as councillor in 1964 and moved up through the ranks to reeve and then mayor. Boyle was also well-known for his many sporting activities as a baseball and hockey coach and was instrumental in starting the Exeter figure skating club. 20 YEARS AGO July 11, 1984 - The top grade 13 student at SHDHS this year was Deb Josephson. Tops in the other grades were Colleen Glasgow, Karla Josephson, Dave Dougall and Mary Fleming. Ontario Scholars were Deb Josephson, Karen Dauber, George Tomes, Carla Solomon, Erma Weernink, Fred Miller, Susan McClure, Catherine Patterson and Dana Bozzato. A small twister hit an area of Biddulph town- ship, southwest of Lucan Friday morning causing heavy damage to the General Airspray airstrip located on the farm of Roscoe Hodgins. 25 YEARS AGO July 11, 1979 - The Township of Stephen will be taking over ownership and operation of the Huron Park arena as of August 31 of this year. The sale was completed for a nominal fee of $5. 35 YEARS AGO July 5, 1969 - Enrolment at the Huron Hope School for the Mentally Handicapped is expected to be up sharply if present plans materialize. 40YEARS AGO July 12, 1964 - Tuckersmith Township Reeve Elgin Thompson has been elected as director of the Ontario Association of Mayors and Reeves. It is the first time Huron has been represented among the directors of this group. 45 YEARS AGO July 13, 1959 - The first day of Exeter play- ground started on July 6 with supervisors Marilyn Jory, Carolyn Oke and Dorothy Kerslake at Kin Park; Bonnie Doerr and Barbara Hodgson at Victoria Park while Bernice Strang is at Queens and Dale Turvey is supervising the senior boys. Mr. Clarence Down, RR#1, Hensall, his son Bob and Shirley Reynolds, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Reynolds are undergoing treatment after being attacked by a rabid neighbourhood cat. Threatened by the Ontario Water Resources Commission with an injunction to close the Canadian Canners plant, Exeter council this week purchased a $4,000 irrigation system to dispose of liquid waste from the local plant. 50YEARS AGO July 5, 1954 - For 50 years, Grand Bend has had an outdoor church service during the sum- mer. This year's service started on Sunday when cottagers and residents joined together to wor- ship under the trees at Grand Bend United Church. Small pox could spread through this county like wild fire if people ignore vaccinations, the Huron County Health Unit warned in its annual report. 55 YEARS AGO July 16, 1949 - A minor earthquake occurred here at noon Friday. Only about half of the resi- dents felt the tremor. William Cann, Past Master of Lebanon Forest Lodge was elected DDGM for Huron at the Grand Lodge meeting in Toronto. 60YEARS AGO July 15, 1944 - Exeter held its tenth blood donor clinic on June 30. Due to many men having to work on the land, this clinic didn't come up to expectations with only 97 donors responding out of 177 called. Exeter High School students made a most cred- itable showing in the purchase of War Savings stamps and certificates during the year. The amount raised was $793. 80 YEARS AGO July 14, 1924 - The local telephone service has been enlarged and now accommodates 300 phones. This includes the Thames Road system. 85 YEARS AGO July 12, 1919 - Master George Beavers, the boy singer of town was at Lucan recently when he assisted at a Garden party program. Seniors' Perspective B� �,m ems. By Jim Perspective ADULT ACTIVITIES C0 -ORDINATOR COMING EVENTS: Exeter Pond & Backyard Tour: Fri., July 16, 5 — 8 p.m. and Sat., July 17, 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. Visit lovely Exeter and area backyards at your leisure. Featuring different styles of gardens. From for- mal to more relaxed: country and cottage gardens, perennial beds, ponds, and more. Something for all garden lovers. Most are located within walking dis- tance, on the outskirts of Exeter off Huron Street West. Rain or shine, let your eyes feast on the gardening treasures of Exeter and area. Fundraiser for the Exeter Agricultural Society. Tickets are available at Stedmans or Barb Down - 235-1900 or Cathy Seip — 235-2828. Exeter Legion Auxiliary Bingo: Mark your calendar for Thursdays at 7 p.m. - July 22, Aug. 5 & 9, Sept. 16 & 30. Help support local charities. July 20th "Men's Probus Club of Grand Bend & Area Picnic" 5 p.m. at the Port Blake Park. Catering by the Perfect Pair. See Club bulletin for details. July 25th "Dutch Heritage Day" 12-4 p.m. at the Lambton Heritage Museum. Hwy #21. Entertainment by "Folk Corn" from the Netherlands. Enjoy a tradi- tional lunch, main stage show and folk songs and bring a blanket or lawn chair! For info call 519-243-2600/ 2564. Also enjoy the museum display of quilts as they present "Keep Me Warm One Night." July 26th "Grand Bend Horticultural Society, 2003 Trillium Garden Award Tours" Meet at the Grand Bend Legion at 6:30 p.m. July 30,31& Aug. 1 "Funion Days in Thedford" Come join the fun. Co-ed baseball tournament all weekend, Parade Saturday, and Street dance in the evening fea- turing "Second Wind." Tickets are just $5.00. Car show Saturday and bed races on Sunday. Fireman's Roast Beef Dinner Saturday, with tickets cost at $12.00, United Church breakfast Sunday , Adults $7., kids 6- 12, $6.00 and kids 5 & under eat free! Call Jeff for details 296-4994 Exeter Cemetery Decoration Day: August 8th Plan to attend this very important event. Starts at 2 p.m. Sun., Aug. 8, 2004, Everyone welcome. GiantYard & Bake Sale: August 14, 2004 The Exeter Legion is hosting a gigantic Yard and Bake Sale. This is one of your last chances to pick up that article you have been hunting for all summer More donations are needed to make this sale successful. For more information call Jim Bearss 235-4243, Ron Helm 235-2644, Vera Armstrong 235-0780 or The Legion at 235-2962. Sept. 24th "Gaither Homecoming Concert." Grand Bend Golden Agers would like you to join them in attending this great inspirational gospel singing con- cert at the John Labatt Centre in London on September 24th 2004. For prices and motor coach details contact Marjorie Love at (519) 243-4036 Sept. 25th "Annual Wellesley Apple Butter & Cheese Festival" Come for the Pancake Breakfast, crafts, meats, cheeses etc market, Smorgasbord Dinner, Farm Tours, Cider Mill Tours. Apple fritters & dumplings; Sausage/schnitzel on a bun; chicken BBQ; Local enter- tainment. Quilt auction, Horseshoe tournament, antique cars & tractors. Sept. 30th "Grand River Dinner Cruise" Grand Bend Golden Agers are arranging a Motor Coach Tour to the Grand River Country. For more information contact Marjorie Love at (519) 243-4036 Dec. 2nd "Simcoe Panorama of Lights" Contact Marjorie Love at (519) 243-4036 to guarantee a seat on a comfortable motor coach to see a spectacular selection of Simcoe's Famous Christmas light displays on December 2, 2004. An enjoyable meal is also planned. Contact Marjorie Love at (519) 243-4036 Sept. 11 — 13 Huron Pioneer Threshers Show to be held at Blyth. Contact Marian Hallahan 523-9330 Sept. 14 — 16 Canada's Outdoor Farm Show to be held at Woodstock Sept. 22 — 26 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo held at Meaford ON Grey County The Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre is looking for Volunteer Drivers to assist with getting some of the centre's patients to and from medical appointments both in town or out of town. If you have a valid drivers licence and insurance, and could spare a few hours a month driving, please contact Heather Klopp at the Centre at 238-1556 ext. 5 Legion Hall for Rent: Calling all farm organizations, manufacturers, ser- vice clubs, seniors etc. : The Legion has its hall for rent for your occasion, whether its for meetings, weddings, meals, games, etc. Contact the Legion Branch 167 at 235-2962 Dining for Seniors: Last Tues., June 29, Donna Clarke and myself had the pleasure of having a great meal of ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables and desert at the Dining for Seniors at the Lions Youth Centre, 125 John Street West. The cooking staff are to be congratulated for a job well done. At the South Huron Seniors Group, there is a ticket draw for a free meal at the Dining for Seniors each month. Last month's winner was Bill Dixon, of Lucan. The lucky winner for this month is Elaine Parker, Exeter. Congratulations Elaine - enjoy! Rain Barrels: Bluewater Recycling Association (BRA). The association is pleased to offer rain barrels for sale. The barrels hold 205 litres (45 gallons) and are Canadian made. These specially designed barrels are priced at only $55 delivered to the Municipal Office. For orders please contact Trista Russell at 235-0310 x230 TOWN AND COUNTRY SUPPORT SERVICES: Town and Country Support Services (TCSS) is a not for profit health and social service agency. TCSS provides personal support and home- making in Huron and Perth Counties. We provide com- munity support and supportive housing services in Huron County and surrounding areas. The goals of the organization include maintaining a person's quality of life, encouraging a healthy lifestyle, and sustaining a sense of well-being, dignity and independence. Board members. staff, personal support/home support work- ers and volunteers all work toward the common pur- pose of supporting individuals and families to remain in their homes and in their communities. The agency has provided services to Huron County for about three decades and has gradually expanded, keeping pace with the growing needs of the communi- ty, individuals and families. The Board and staff of TCSS are grateful to the many individuals, businesses and municipalities who have generously contributed on a regular basis to the contingency fund for over twenty years. This fund allows us to provide services to many people in Huron County who otherwise would be with- out help. Fund raising dollars assist clients to purchase services based on their income. Contributions are tax deductible. Some of the community services we offer are as fol- lows: TRANSPORTATION: The volunteer drivers are care- fully screened and selected from all areas of Huron County. The volunteers provide escorted transportation to people when family or friends are not available. To use the Mobility Van a client must be confined to a wheelchair or have mobility difficulties. Both forms of transportation can be accessed for in town or for appointments outside the area. MEAL SERVICE: Our Congregate Dining is a support service which provides a nutritious meal with that "home -cooked taste" and a ton of social activities. All full course meals are served with second helpings for those with hearty appetites. Arrangements can sometimes be made to take an extra meal home with you for reheat- ing later. The "Diners" are a treat for individuals who live by themselves and don't like to always cook and eat alone. It is also a good time for couples who enjoy the chance to see other people. As well as a great meal, you can enjoy the company of old friends and make new ones too! Meals on Wheels are available to frail seniors and those individuals recommended by their doctors to meet their nutritional needs. Hot, well- balanced meals are delivered to your home by a volun- teer driver up to 5 days a week. Town and Country Support Services staff/volunteers arrange and deliver Frozen Meals every other week throughout Huron County. Individuals choose selections from list of entrees, soups and desserts. Meals can be heated in a microwave or conventional oven. For individuals who take their own food prepared at home, the In Home- based Meal Service may be your answer. A profession- al home support worker will prepare a 2 -week supply of nutritious home cooked meals, using your favourite food and recipes. Most special dietary needs can be met, i.e. diabetic, no added salt, pureed, etc. HOME MAINTENANCE: Town and Country Support Services can be arranged for a handy person or house cleaner to provide home maintenance, repair job or heavy cleaning The job may be arranged regularly, occasionally or one time only. Examples of jobs may include: heavy house cleaning, yard maintenance, washing windows, wash- ing walls, scrubbing out of cupboards, etc. ASSURANCE SERVICES: Jim Bearss See PERSPECTIVE page 6