The Times Advocate, 2005-03-02, Page 5Wednesday, March 2, 2005
Exeter Times -Advocate
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Opinion Forum News
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
I OYEARS AGO
March 1, 1995 - Winners in the
annual Crediton and District
Social Club public speaking con-
test were Ryan Gibson of
McCurdy, Adrienne Leakey of
McGillivray and Scott Skinner of
Usborne.
At the annual meeting of the
Hay Mutual Insurance Company,
secretary -manager John Consitt
revealed an increase in net earn-
ings of $858,530. The president
for 1995 is Carl Turnbull succeeding Edward
McCann. Ian McAllister is vice-president.
20YEARS AGO
February 27, 1985 - Reminiscing was the order of
the day at the Exeter curling club Friday. Some of the
tales were tall as about 65 curlers many of them char-
ter members were on hand to celebrate the 25th
anniversary of the present building.
It was learned that the most proficient at missing
the broom or throwing the wrong turn was Father
Kelly and Elmer Bell didn't always have confidence in
his skip and carried rocks with him.
25 YEARS AGO
March 2, 1980 - Officers of the Hensall Spring Fair
were returned for a second term Friday night. They
are president Bob Baker, vice-presidents David
Turner and John Kinsman, secretary -treasurer
Gladys McGregor and directors John Baker, Ross
Corbett and John Soldan.
Clarence Millson of Clandeboye who says he is the
oldest barber in Ontario has decided to call it quits.
Mr. Millson who is 86 started barbering when he was
18. At that time a haircut was 15 cents and a shave
10 cents.
At the annual meeting of the Hay Township
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Ian McAllister
was named president for 1980. Robert Glen is vice-
president and past president is Herbert Bierling.
35 YEARS AGO
February 27, 1970 - Thieves jimmied the front
door of T.C. Joynt and Son Men's Wear in Hensall
Friday night and made off with $8,000 worth of
men's suits and didn't waken a man sleeping only 10
feet away in an apartment upstairs.
45 YEARS AGO
March 3, 1960 - Huron MPP C.S. MacNaughton is
co -sponsoring a bill in the Ontario Legislature which
would require a uniform starting and ending date for
daylight saving time.
Beaver Lumber formally took possession of Huron
Lumber Co. Ltd., Tuesday. Keys to the building were
presented to manager Tom Vickerman by his prede-
cessor A.J. Sweitzer.
About 14 inches of snow fell on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday plugging roads, according to the weath-
er service at RCAF Centralia. Wind gusts Friday were
as high as 60 miles per hour. Township crews
worked night and day over the weekend to clear
roads of one of the heaviest snowfalls of the decade.
Some snowdrifts in Hay and Usborne townships were
as high as 12 feet.
40 YEARS AGO
March 4, 1965 - Two area residents have won
awards at the Western Ontario Agricultural School.
Ed Hern placed first in the dairy showmanship class
and Danny Coward walked off with the wheat show-
manship honours.
Public speaking and verse speaking contests were
held this week at Exeter Public School with the judges
having difficulty picking the winners. Winners were
Mary Wilson, Bruce Fulcher, Michelle Harrison,
Claudia Barrett, Kathy Bentley, Dan Jory, Joe Darling,
Roberta Barrett, Steve Luxton, Ross Huntley, Bob
Dobbs and Stan Rawlings.
70 YEARS AGO
March 1, 1935 - Specials this week at Southcott
Bros. grocery store are two bottles of tomato catsup
for 25 cents, one pound tin of red salmon for 23 cents
and men's white broadcloth shirts for $1.55.
The subscription rate for the Times Advocate for
1935 is $2 per year paid in advance.
80YEARS AGO
March 2, 1925 - While Gordon Heater of Hay was
delivering some eggs at D. Cantelon's store in Hensall,
the team owned by W.C. Pearce ran away, broke
loose from the sleigh and landed up in the Methodist
Church shed.
85 YEARS AGO
March 2, 1920 - Mr. Fred White has opened a new
grocery store in connection with his confectionery in
Dashwood.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR
Coming events
Grab a Friend & Go to Lunch: Warm up your win-
ter blues with good food and conversation! VON
Senior Support Services offers Lunch Out Program.
Meet or take a friend or neighbour to a restaurant
chosen in your community. We offer Lunch Out
Programs in Ilderton, Lucan, and Ailsa
Craig/Parkhill. Transportation is available. Just call
our office to join the fun at 227-4546 or 1-800-561-
1555. Here are the area restaurants and upcoming
dates: Hope to see you there!!!
Ilderton Lucan
March 15 April 12
James Place Damen's
London St.Mary's
Ailsa Craig/Parkhill
April 28
Kelli's
Parkhill
(CALL OUR OFFICE BY)
Marchll April8 April25
$ 1300 in 58 numbers
Centralia/Huron Park Lions Bingo on Sunday March
6, 2005 at South Huron Rec. Centre Progressive Bingo,
$1300 in 58 numbers. Doors open at 12 p.m. Bingo
starts at 1 p.m.
Exeter Oddfellows & Rebekahs
Annual Friendship Dinner & Dance. To be held at the
Kirkton, Woodham Community Centre at Kirkton on
March 19, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets only.
Dance tickets at the door. Music by the Pierce Family.
MC for the evening is Bob Heywood. For more informa-
tion, please contact Harold Parsons at 235-2224 or
Steve Corbett at 236-4514
Exeter Lioness Annual Chili Lunch
Held on Friday, April 1, 2005, 11:30 a.m. — 1 p.m. at
the Lions Youth Centre, 125 John St., W.; Take Out
Available; Advance Tickets Only. Tickets are available
at Stedmans V & S or from any Lioness member
Legion News:
D.V.A. Counselor, Deanna Golsselin and Service
Officer Norn Eveland will be at the R.E. Pooley Branch
167 on March27, 2005. Veterans, Spouses of Veterans
and Peace Keepers may visit her between 1:00 and
4:00 p.m.
VON Palliative CareVolunteer Program 12
Hour Bereavement Loss Education
VON Palliative Care Volunteer Program with sponsor-
ship from the Grand Bend Rotary Club is offering
Bereavement/Loss Education Sessions to multidiscipli-
nary groups (nurses, PSW's, RPN's volunteers and any
interested persons). This program will support and
educate on bereavement/ loss issues both personally
and on the job. For more information or to register
please contact, Kim Winbow — VON Bereavement
Consultant, held at Grand Bend Community Health
Centre Wednesdays April 6, 13, 20, 27. In Exeter &
area contact VON Palliative Care Volunteer 24 Huron
Street West, B-105 Exeter ON NOM 1S2. Phone (519)
235-2510 or Fax: (519) 235-3298. Ten -Week
Facilitated Peer Support: Spend time with others who
are grieving the death of a loved one. Starting: March
24, 2005 Thursdays 1:30 — 4 p.m. at Grand Bend
Health Centre, 69 Main St East, Grand Bend Ontario.
Contact Kim Winbow at 235-2510 or Cindy Maxfield
238-1556 x 6.
World Day of Prayer Friday, March 4, 2005 at 7 p.m.
at the Bethel Reformed Church, Huron St., E., Exeter
Ontario. Everyone welcome.
Euchreama: The Exeter Seniors are hosting a
Euchreama at the Legion Hall on April 29, 2005.
Contact Jane Dearing for more information 235-0757.
Euchreama: The Town & Country Support Services is
sponsoring Euchreamas at the Betty Cardno Building,
Clinton, Ontario. Mark your calendar for the following
card playing date March 28, 2005.
Lucan Shamrock Euchreama: The Lucan Seniors are
sponsoring this yearly Irish Shamrock Euchreama, on
March 17, 2005. WM be held at the Lucan Community
Centre commencing at 10 a.m. Lunch provided and
you have a chance for prizes. Win from the
Leprechaun's Pot.
Senior Games Euchreama: Mark your calendar for
this important event. April 5, 2005 at Dashwood
Community Centre. Starts at 10 a.m., lunch provided
and you have a chance at winning a prize. Proceeds for
Senior Games.
Bus Trip: Hiawatha and Point Edward Casino:
Monday March 14, 2005. Pickup is at the Exeter
Legion at 10 a.m. Return at 6:30 p.m. Call for more
information and a seat reservation to Harvey or Esther
Hillman at (519) 235-1167.
Active Adults Events
Adult Skating: South Huron Rec. Centre, Exeter
Tuesday 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10 to
11 a.m.
Dining for Seniors: Every Tuesday at noon.
Seniors Exercises: Come to the Lions Youth Centre,
125 John St.,W., at 9 a.m. every Wednesday.
Shuffleboard! Held at the Legion Hall. Games are
every Tuesday and Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Euchre: Every Monday afternoon at the Malibu
Restaurant, Centralia, Ontario. Cards start at 1:30 p.m.
After a game of cards, you can enjoy a reasonably
priced meal.
Third Annual Trade Fair & Information Expo:
Wednesday, June 1, 2005 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rec.
Centre, Exeter.
Dining on a Budget with Deb Campbell at Upstairs at
Hansen's on Tuesday March 22, hours 7 to 9 p.m.
March is nutrition month and also close enough after
Christmas to really consider our budget when it comes
to meal planning, grocery shopping and trying to be
creative in the kitchen. Join Deb for an innovative look
at ways to save money at the checkout and still serve
scrumptious meals. As always there will be recipes to
take home and samples of the menu.
Senior Social at Upstairs at Hansen's on Wednesday
March 30, hours 9 to 11 a.m. What a perfect time of
year to have a warm cup of coffee, a snack and social-
ize with your friends. No charge!
Town and Country Support Services
is a not-for-profit health and social
service agency serving the people in
Huron and Perth County. This agency
provides a wide variety of services
designed to support those in need of
assistance to maintain a good quality
of life, while sustaining a sense of dig-
nity and independence living in their
own home. Some of the many pro-
grams provided by Town and Country
Support Services include Congregate
Dining, Volunteer Transportation,
Friendly Visiting, Telephone Reassurance, Lifeline,
Supportive Housing, Hot and Frozen Meals on Wheels,
Foot Care and Exercise. Many individuals struggle to
maintain their homes as they meet with physical
changes brought on by illness or aging. Town and
Country Support Services can provide Home Help,
Homemaking or Home Maintenance to individuals to
enable them to remain living in their own homes.
Home Help could include assistance with things like
dusting, vacuuming, laundry, light housecleaning,
defrosting the fridge, cleaning the oven or stove, iron-
ing and shopping errands. Homemaking might include
assistance with meals and meal planning. Home
Maintenance can include heavier housecleaning such
as spring cleaning, yard maintenance and washing
windows. With the spring season just around the cor-
ner you may fmd you need one of these services. For
more information please speak to Marg Hayter or Faye
Skinner at 235-0258 or 1-800-263-8246.
Health Section
Combined Food Choices 1g fat = 4 calories 1g protein
= 4 calories 1g fat = 9 calories
Carbohydrates Calories
1 Submarine 8" (ham/cheese) 51 420
1/16 Quiche Lorraine 15 300
1/8 Pizza, all dressed 21 230
1 cup Macaroni & Cheese 40 320
1 cup Spaghetti & 2/3
cup of Meat Sauce 40 350
1 Doughnut (chocolate glazed 27 270
1/12 Chocolate cake (no icing) 30 200
Lest We Forget
Allan Frayne Penhale was born in 1921 on Lot 20,
Concession 1 in Stephen Township, Huron County
Ontario.
He received his public school education at S.S. #3
Stephen which was located 1-1/4 miles west of Exeter.
After his graduation at public school, he continued on
and attended Exeter High School to the end of Grade
13 and graduated. Allan was a member of the James
Street United Church in Exeter and was very popular
in music circles. Many people remembered him, a cor-
net player and a soloist when he played with the
Exeter Brass Band.
At the time when he decided to enlist in the R.C.A.F.
he was employed with the Canadian Canners, Forest
Ontario.
He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in December 1942 and
received his service number, #J/22610. He completed
his basic training at Manning Depot in Toronto, which
was located at the Toronto Exhibition Grounds.
He was posted to #4 Wireless Training School in
Guelph, Ontario. He graduated at this school, winning
the Squadron Commander's silver cup trophy for the
highest academic standing in the class at the gradua-
tion ceremony for Wireless Air Gunners.
From Guelph, Allan was posted to the bombing and
gunnery school located at the Mosbank Air Station in
Saskatchewan to complete his advanced wireless gun-
nery training. He again headed his class and upon
See PERSPECTIVE page 6
Jim Bearss