The Times Advocate, 2005-04-27, Page 5Wednesday, April 27, 2005
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Opinion Forum News
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BACK IN TIME
I OYEARS AGO
April 26, 1995 - Exeter town
council has agreed to proclaim
the week of June 25 to July 1 as
"White Squirrel Week". The
white squirrel first appeared as
Exeter's mascot in 1978 thanks
to the efforts of Andy DeBoer
who nursed many of the small
animals back to health. The mas-
cot's official name is "Willis the
White Squirrel".
Striking employees were picketing outside
General Coach in Hensall early Monday morning
after negotiations last week came to a halt. The 140
strikers are concerned with the company's move to
hire "cheap employees, as much as $4 per hour
cheaper".
25YEARS AGO
April 23, 1990 - Darrell Coleman and Cheri
Wedlake of Exeter Public School had the top fire
prevention posters in a competition sponsored by
the Exeter fire department. They received their
plaques from firemen Norm Tait and Larry Smith.
The first sod was turned Sunday the constrcution
of a new church building for the congregation of
Zion Lutheran Church in Dashwood. Building com-
mittee chairman Howard Datars said the contract in
the area of $250,000 calls for construction to start
next Monday. The old Zion church which was built
in 1908 at a cost of $11,383 was destroyed by fire
on April 5 of 1979.
The new executive of the Grand Bend- Zurich
figrue skating slut includes Bonnie Schenk, Sharon
Bullock, Linda Hendrick, Elaine Datars and Carol
Dietz.
40YEARS AGO
April 26, 1965 - Council Monday night officially
supported a move authorizing Chief C.H. MacKenzie
to hire off-duty OPP officers in an effort to mount a
sustained attack against hazardous driving habits of
area youth in the neighbourhood of SHDHS at noon
hours and at school dismissal times.
Exeter council decided this week to start over
again in their bid to find a police constable to fill a
vacancy on the local force.
At their Monday meeting, the Exeter PS board
discussed the possibilities of converting their coal -
burning furnaces to oil, and a more detailed study
will be undertaken with a view to making a decision
at the next meeting.
45YEARS AGO
April 28, 1960 - Monday night, Exeter public
school board awarded a contract for the installing of
a public address system throughout the school
including the new addition.
55YEARS AGO
April 29, 1950 - Donations to an Exeter District
Fund to help the stricken victims of the recent
Manitoba flood are being received at the Times
Advocate. Supplies are so short in the flood area in
Manitoba that a plane which flew from Centralia
RCAF station with radio equipment to Winnipeg
stayed to aid airlift operations.
The Exeter Chapter Eastern Star is undertaking to
furnish a $600 room at South Huron Hospital.
60YEARS AGO
April 25, 1945 - Members of the Exeter midget
hockey team were guests of the Lions club to hear
sportscaster Tory Gregg from CKNX in Wingham.
Total Red Cross receipts from January to April 11
amounted to $11,728.61.
80YEARS AGO
April 27, 1925 - Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ferguson
entertained the teacher and pupils of S.S. No. 1
Usborne, Friday afternoon. A picnic to the bush had
been planned but owing to unpleasant weather,
games were played at the house.
85YEARS AGO
April 28, 1920 - The Minister of Education has
appointed Dr. Hardie to conduct a dental inspection
of the schools in Hay and Stanley townships soon.
I I OYEARS AGO
April 28, 1895 - During the past week workmen
under the supervision of William Howard have been
busily engaged in clearing away the ruins left by the
recent fire at the Exeter Methodist Church on Main
street. The walls of the tower were undermined
Monday morning and came tumbing to the ground.
Molsons Bank is offering to advance money to
good farmers in the area on their own note with one
or more endorsers at a rate of seven percent per
annum.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
Adult Activities Co-ordinator
3rd Annual Trade Fair & Information Expo:
Wednesday, June 1st, 2005, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the
Rec. Centre, Exeter. Many new and interesting vendors
are attending and there is room for a few more. Come
for the day and have some fun.
VON Palliative Care/Volunteer Program
Hike:
This spring, people in the Exeter Area will gather
pledges and then hike on the McNaughton Trail, which
is wheelchair accessible or Indoor Wheelchair Walk at
the Exeter Villa on Sunday May 1st 2005 and registra-
tion is 1:45 p.m. Hikers, then will raise public awareness
for hospice palliative care. This major fundraising initia-
tive will help advance the cause in your community.
Hospice palliative care provides physical, psychologi-
cal, social, spiritual and practical support to people liv-
ing with life-threatening illness, their beloved ones and
the bereaved. Form a team and hike with friends, family
or co-workers. Simply designate a team captain, choose
a team name and together have a ton of help. 100% of
all funds raised in your community stay in your commu-
nity. Call (519) 235-2510 for more information. Pledge
forms available at The Olde Town Hall, Exeter.
Huron Perth Farm to Table brochures are in the dis-
play area in the Exeter Olde Town Hall foyer. The infor-
mation includes places in both counties for Maple Syrup
& Honey, Fruit, Meat Products, Jams, Oils, Vinegars
Condiments & Other Preserves, Baked Goods, Prepare
Foods, Vegetables, Plants, Herbs & Seeds, Eggs, Fish &
Seafood, Fruit, and other Specialty Products.
Centralia/Huron Park Lions Bingo
will be held Sunday, May lst. Doors open at 12:00
noon and bingo starts at 1:00 p.m. Progressive $500 at
50 numbers.
Roast Beef Dinner:
Sunday May 1st at the Hensall Community Centre.
Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hensall is hosting a deli-
cious roast beef dinner with all the
trimmings. Sit down times are from
5:00 to 6:30 p.m. For ticket information,
contact Marlene Bell at 263-6349 or
any other Presbyterian member.
Smorgasbord Lunch:
Thursday May 5th at the James Street
United Church Exeter. If you are hun-
gry, times are 11:00 to 1:30. Call the
church office 235-0860 for more infor-
mation.
Chicken BBQ
Caven Presbyterian Church, Exeter
on Friday, May 13th. Time 5:00 — 7:00 p.m. at South
Huron Recreation Centre. Tickets available from the
church office 235-2784 or Laurie at 235-2326.
Caven Presbyterian Church Yard Sale & Bake Sale:
will be held on Saturday, June 4th 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The church address is 68 Main Street South, Exeter.
Rubber Duck Race:
$1000 First Prize Winner: Exeter Lions and Exeter
Junior D Hawks on May 14th, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Race
starts at the MacNaughton Dam on the Ausable River
from Lions Park to Elliott Park, Exeter. Tickets available
at Stedman's Exeter.
`Pennsylvania Dutch' Country:
Contact Marion Foster at (519) 229-8718
kirkfost@quadro.net for more information on this very
interesting trip on October 3rd to October 6th. Included
is Climate controlled, touring coach, accommodation, 3
nights at the first class Eden Resort and Conference
Centre. Large heated pool and whirlpool spa, 3 full buf-
fet breakfasts, two full buffet dinners and one 'family
style' dinner at Good 'n Plenty' restaurant, reserved
seating for `RUTH' and PSALMS OF DAVID', 90 minute
guided Amish Country Tour, visit to Hershey's Chocolate
World, Trolleyworks and 3D Show.
Personally hosted by Marion Foster.
Did You Know That? Old time remedies and cures,/
Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excel-
lent salve for burns.
Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced
inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on
a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints.
They'll clear up your stuffed nose.
Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1
Tablespoon of horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the
mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage
oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.
Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup
of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The
vinegar kills the bacteria.
Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just
dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at
the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins elimi-
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nating urinary tract infections almost instantly -- even
though the product was never been advertised for this
use.
Honey remedy for skin blemishes... Cover the blemish
with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it.
Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and
speeds healing. Works overnight.
Listerine therapy for toenail fungus... Get rid of
unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine
mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toe-
nails looking healthy again.
Easy eyeglass protection... To prevent the screws in
eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of
Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to the threads of the
screws before tightening them.
Coca-Cola cure for rust... Forget those expensive rust
removers. Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca
Cola and scrub the rust stain. The phosphoric acid in
the coke is what gets the job done.
Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer... If menacing
bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home
and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula
409. Insects drop to the ground instantly.
Smart splinter remover...just pour a drop of Elmer's
Glue all over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue
off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.
Hunt's tomato paste boil cure...cover the boil with
Hunt's tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the
tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.
Heinz vinegar to heal bruises... Soak a cotton ball in
white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The
vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing
process.
Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dish washing liquid does
the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and sham-
poo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irri-
tations. Goodbye flea's.
Rainy day cure for dog odor... Next time your dog
comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal
with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your
dog smell springtime fresh.
Eliminate ear mites... All it takes is a few drops of
Wesson corn oil in your cat's ear. Massage it in, then
clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil
soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and acceler-
ates healing.
Quaker Oats for fast pain relief....It's not for breakfast
anymore! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water
in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool
slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for sooth-
ing relief from arthritis pain.
Library News:
Exeter Library has new computers for public use.
These CAP computers (Community Access Program)
now allow expanded use for everyone. These activities
include word processing, resume writing and spread
sheets as well as the usual email and internet uses.
Check out these free opportunities at your library.
Legion News:
Plant Day and entertainment at the Legion on May 7th
Li'l Audrey will have you singing and dancing. Meat
draws are from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Legion Car Draw Tickets Still Available: Tickets are
still available for the Legion Car Draw. The proceeds
from this event go to finance the Track & Field events
sponsored by the Legion. These events are a vital part of
the Legion program to support our youth and are worth-
while to support. If you haven't bought your ticket yet,
please make an effort to do so. They are available at the
bar in the branch and can be obtained from any mem-
ber of the executive. The draw will be made on May
17th, 2005.
Lest We Forget
Alfred Coates was born in Southern England. Alfred
was a relative of the Coates families of Usborne
Township. He came to Canada and worked with his rel-
atives in Usbourne Township. After war broke out, he
joined the Royal Canadian Navy and when he enlisted
his number was V/R. 2971. At this time, he left his rela-
tives behind when he was posted to Halifax and the east
coast.
He was eventually posted on board to the H.M.S.
`Vivid' which was an English ship. It is believed his naval
duties were carried out closer to the British Isles, where
he was born.
The Exeter paper reported that word was received by
the Coates family on the week of April 3rd 1919 in
Usborne Township that Seaman Alf Coates had died in
England, following an illness of several months. Seaman
Coates had scarlet fever and other complications set in.
He underwent 3 operations, passing away after the
third. He died on September 3rd 1919 and was 26 years
of age at the time.
Alfred was buried in the Plymouth (Weston Mill)
Cemetery in England. This cemetery contains 398 buri-
als of the First World War.
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