The Times Advocate, 2004-07-21, Page 5Wednesday,July 21, 2004
Exeter Times—Advocate
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Opinion Forum News
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
1 OYEARS AGO
July 20, 1994 - Life guards at
the Exeter pool this summer are
Donise Dundas, Becci Farquhar,
Laurie Coolman, Michelle
McDonald, Gavin Poole and Tobi
Taylor. They are opening the sea-
son with a "Water Safety Day".
25 YEARS AGO
July 18, 1979 - It was a "ruff'
decision to make but Grand Bend
council decided to increase the
fine for dogs running at large on the beach to $25
from the current $10.
Damages were estimated at $50,000 when fire
destroyed the interior of the Exeter police station
Thursday morning.
Paul Pavkeje of R.R. 2, Centralia is one of nine
Ontario 4-H members selected to attend the 4-H
Inter -provincial exchange from July 10 to 23.
John Mol is the latest to shoot a hole -in -one at the
Ironwood golf course. The Exeter youth's first shot
from the fourth tee went into the cup.
35 YEARS AGO
July 17, 1969 - John Musser, son of Mr. and Mrs.
William Musser of town spent last week as a Page in
the Ontario Legislature.
Due to extremely hot weather usage at the Exeter
swimming pool is high. Rec director Alvin Willert
says receipts this week should hit $1,000 and well
on the way to eclipse the previous high for a season
of $1,800.
40YEARS AGO
July 20, 1964 - Pete and Jeffrey Culbert of Lucan
were dressed appropriately in cat costumes for their
rendition of the "Pussy Cat Song" at Wednesday's
Kirkton Garden Party. The garden party marked its
20th anniversary with fine weather and over 4,000
in attendance. There were 17 entries in the juvenile
programme
45YEARS AGO
July 17, 1959 - Today Grand Bend toasts televi-
sion celebrity Joyce Hahn. The petite star of "Cross
Canada Hit Parade" will be guest of honour in a
mammoth parade and variety show on the beach.
Huron county picked a "natural" for a dairy
queen. She is Pat Marshall, daughter of Kirkton area
dairy farmers Mr. and Mrs. Ross Marshall. Pat will
represent the county in a province -wide dairy queen
competition at the CNE this fall.
General Coach Works of Hensall has introduced a
new model in its economy line. The new home is 33
feet by 10 feet, two bedroom model with a suggested
retail price of $3,995.
50YEARS AGO
July 19, 1954 - Baby, a seven year-old Percheron
mare owned by Tom Lamport of R.R. 2, Dashwood
is now top horse at Silverwood's Dairies in London.
The mare was given the No. 1 stable over 32 other
animals.
King and Queen of the Exeter Kinsmen's summer
playground are Bonnie Doerr, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Doerr and Tom Knox, son of Rev. and
Mrs. N.D. Knox.
55 YEARS AGO
July 19, 1949 - Two thousand small -mouthed
bass were placed in the Ausable River just above the
Exeter dam recently at the request of the Exeter Gun
and Conservation club.
All the schools in the area have been visited by
members of the Exeter Lions club who have taped
all bicycles with safety illuminating tape.
Exeter High School teachers Gordon Koch, Morley
Sanders, Eugene Howey and Cecil Wilson have been
marking departmental papers in Toronto for the
past month.
60YEARS AGO
July 20, 1944 - Mr. J. Hubert Jones who for years
carried on a successful seed business in Exeter in
connection with the Jones and May store has
Charles MacNaughton of Toronto joining him in the
business and it will be known as Jones,
MacNaughton Seed Company.
80YEARS AGO
July 20, 1924 - The Central Hotel which was pur-
chased some time ago by Mr. Chester Lee of Paisley
from W.T. Acheson has been passed over to the new
proprietor.
The face of the town clock has been painted white
and the figures on the dial have been painted black.
This week electric lights have been installed and the
clock is plainly visible at night. It makes for a very
decided improvement.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim earls
ADULT ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR
UPCOMING EVENTS:
EXETER LEGION AUXILIARY BINGO:
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. July 22 August 5 & 9
September 16 & 30 Mark your calendar for these dates
and help support local charity
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 traditional
lunch, main stage show and folk songs and bring a blan-
ket or lawn chair! For info call 519-243-2600/2564. Also
enjoy the museum's 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 &1 "Funion Days in Thedford" Come join
the fun. Co-ed baseball tournament all weekend, parade
Saturday and Street dance in the evening, featuring
"Second Wind." Tickets cost just $5.00. Car show
Saturday and Bed Races on Sunday. Fireman's Roast
beef dinner Saturday with tickets $12.00, United Church
breakfast Sunday. Adults $7., children 6-12, $6.00 and
children 5 & under eat free! Call Jeff for details 296-
4994
EXETER CEMETERY DECORATION DAY:
August 8th Plan to attend this very important
event. Ceremonies begin at 2:00 p.m. Sunday August 8,
2004, Everyone welcome.
LEGION HOSTING GIANT YARD & BAKE
SALE:
August 14, 2004: The Exeter Legion is hosting a gigan-
tic 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, Ann Armstrong 235-1746 or
The Legion at 235-2962.
LUCAN HERITAGE BUSTOURS:
Friday August 20, Senior Jubilee Roy Thompson Hall
Toronto, includes Bus, Theatre, and night Dinner. This
is a great show, 1300 Seniors on stage over a 5 day peri-
od, The 16th year has been completely sold out for every
show. Limited tickets available, if interested, call early.
Oct. 4,5,6, 2004 Three day tour through Muskoka,
colour trip, stay at the Pinelands. Many new things to
see,
Dec. 4th, 2004 Festival of Northern Lights, Owen
Sound, the number one Christmas lights in Ontario
maybe Canada, for the last number of years. Every year
it keeps getting better. Please call or E-mail, and tell a
friend. Harry Hardy, 227 4887 E-mail harry@cruis-
eselloffs
September 24th " Gaither Homecoming Concert"
Grand Bend Golden Agers would like you to join them in
attending this great inspirational gospel singing concert
at the John Labatt Centre in London on September 24th
2004. For prices and motor coach details contact
Marjorie Love at (519) 243-4036
September 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.
September 30th "Grand River Dinner Cruise"
Grand Bend Golden Agers are arranging a Motor
Coach Tour to the Grand River Country. For more infor-
mation, contact Marjorie Love at (519) 243-4036
December 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
September 11-13 Huron Pioneer Threshers
Show to be held at Blyth.. Contact Marian Hallahan
523-9330
September 14 —16 Canada's Outdoor Farm Show
to be held at Woodstock
September 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 appoint-
ments 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, service
clubs, seniors etc. : The legion has its hall for rent for
your occasion, whether it's for meetings, weddings,
meals, games, etc. Contact The Legion Branch 167 at
235-2962
FRAUD:
Credit repair companies promise to "fix" consumer
credit ratings for a fee. The Ontario Government forbids
credit repairers from making money in advance of pro-
viding services. Consumers have reported paying credit
repair companies up to $1000 to have their credit rat-
ings fixed, only to find that either no charges were possi-
ble, or the changes made to their files were minor and
they could have done the work themselves, for free. No
credit repairer is authorized to modify or erase correct
information in a consumer's credit file. By working with
creditors and improving your payment
habits, your credit file will eventually
improve. If you find inaccuracies,
report them to the credit reporting
agency at once, so they can be correct-
ed. Consumers who have credit prob-
lems may find themselves dealing with
collection agencies. To receive a con-
sumer's guide to collection agencies,
call the Ontario Government Consumer
Helpline at 1-800-268-7095 or cbsin-
fo@cbs.gov.on.ca or
www.cbs.gov.on.ca
TRIBUTETO ERIC HEYWOOD:
Eric Heywood , who has been a member of the Exeter
Legion, Branch 167 since 1950, received the Palm Leaf
to be worn on his Meritorious Service Medal at the June
24th general meeting of the Legion. Eric thanked hon-
ours and awards chairperson Bill Dougherty for submit-
ting his name to the Executive in December and starting
the process for Heywood to receive the award.
The citation had to be approved at the branch, zone,
district, provincial, and dominion levels. "Not many com-
rades hold the palm leaf," Eric acknowledged. "I will
cherish it and wear it proudly."
Heywood has held the positions of membership chair-
person, second vice-president, sergeant at arms, secre-
tary, treasurer, bar chairperson, manager of construc-
tion, honours and awards chairperson, and nominations
and installations chairperson. He received the
Meritorious Service Medal in 1998 and continues to vol-
unteer for activities such as school visits on
Remembrance Day. In 1999, he wrote and published
`Remembering seventy years', a history of R.E. Pooley
Branch 167 from its formation in 1930. The book
includes a brief biography of all the past presidents,
names the executive members for each term and high-
lights the activities of the Branch.
Recently, Eric also finished two books on the history of
The First World War and Second World War, which
includes all the local casualties. Copies of these books
were presented to the Exeter Public Library, South
Huron District High School and the office of Municipality
of South Huron. Exeter Times Advocate
LEST WE FORGET:
Note: The information on this Lest We Forget series
comes from the books presented to the municipality by
Eric Heywood.
Thomas William Penhale
Thomas William Penhale was born in the Village of
Exeter. He acquired his Public School education, and his
High School education in Exeter, Ontario. After complet-
ing his education in Exeter, he travelled to Toronto
where he took up his studies in the school of Practical
Science, at the Toronto University .
He had just completed his second year in the school of
Practical Science, when he decided to sail to England,
with a number of students, shortly after his last visit
home in February of 1916. They arrived in England in
April of 1916. He then took a Lieutenant's course at
Oxford & Bedford, became attached to a crack regiment,
the Kings Royal Rifles, and received his commission in it,
becoming a 2nd Lieutenant immediately upon the day
he joined the Regiment. In his own words, he says, "I
didn't apply for any particular regiment, but placed
myself at the tender mercies of the War Office, and they
came across with a "square deal" upon my joining."
His first posting as one of the soldiers in The King's
Royal Rifles, was to be stationed with his Regiment on
the Island of Sheppy. This Island is located at the mouth
of the Thames River in England, which leads into the
great city of London, England. He was attached to the
6th Battalion at that time. In fact, his address was 2nd
Lieut. Thomas W. Penhale, 6th Battalion, K. R. R. C.
Queens -borough Kent, England.
"Tommy" as he was called, was sent to France on
December 12th, 1916, and had been on active service at
the front ever since. He had been previously transferred,
and was attached to the 13th Battalion.
Thomas was wounded while fighting in the front lines
at Arras, and was eventually admitted to a Hospital at
Etaples, which was about 50 miles away from where he
was wounded, and on the Straits of Dover in France. A
letter was received by his mother and father in Exeter,
Jim Bearss
See PERSPECTIVE page 6