The Times Advocate, 2005-08-03, Page 6Wednesday, August 3, 2005
Exeter Times—Advocate
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Opinion Forum News
ROSS
HAUGH
BACK IN TIME
I OYEARS AGO
August 2, 1995 - The
Bluewater Rest Home has pur-
chased a new $55,000 mobility
bus to replace their 12 year-old
touring van. The Ministry of
Transportation would not allow
the van to carry wheelchair resi-
dents any longer.
25 YEARS AGO
August 7, 1980 - Debbie Taylor
of Exeter was named Miss
Friedsburg Days Queen in Dashwood Friday night.
Runners-up were Michelle Veri and Donna Prout.
Cable TV subsrcribers on the Ex-Cen system will
be paying $7 a month for basic service, an increase
of $1.
Three former star baseball players in the Hensall
area were in uniform for a short time Tuesday in
the first pitch ceremonies prior to an exhibition
game bewtween the Milverton Suns ladies team
and the Zurich Buckeyes won by Zurich 2-1. Carter
Kerslake threw out the first pitch, Bert Horton was
the catcher and Ed Corbett was at the bat.
40YEARS AGO
July 31, 1965 - In a sobering moment at the
meeting of Exeter Town Council last week, mem-
bers duly moved, seconded and passed a motion
that smoking will no longer be allowed at the ses-
sion held in the rather stuffy council chambers.
Don Taylor, formerly of Exeter and now working
out of Hamilton has been transferred to Nigeria. Mr.
Taylor has been with the IBM company for the past
three years and will now take over new duties with
that company in Nigeria.
45 YEARS AGO
August 2, 1960 - No interest has been shown
here yet in construction of basement fallout shelters
advocated by the Diefenbaker government.
Jane Horton of Hensall topped her graduating
class from SHDHS with an average of 86 percent.
It is reliably reported that the Ontario Liquor
Control Board is purchasing the old cider mill, for-
merly owned by Sylvanus Cann, for its store here.
Three patrols of Exeter Boys Scouts are enjoing a
campout on Gerogian Bay. In charge is S.M.
Douglas Harrison assisted by Hal Hooke and Jim
Sweitzer. Patrol leaders are John MaNaughton,
Fred Learn and Ted Wilson.
50YEARS AGO
August 2, 1955 - Joseph Senior, who served as
clerk of Exeter for over 30 years and who pho-
tographed hundreds of families in this district died
in California this week. He was 90.
55YEARS AGO
July 31, 1950 - A five -ton truck loaded with loose
grain overturned in a ditch and adjoining field. The
wheat owned by Sam Hendrick of the Bluewater
Highway was being trucked to Hensall for process-
ing.
60YEARS AGO
August 4, 1945 - A large crowd gathered at the
Elimville church basement Monday night to honour
four from the area who served overseas. They were
Lt. Bessie Bell, Cpl. Jim Cornish, Cpl. W.H. Dickey
and Pte. Willard Coward.
70YEARS AGO
August 2, 1935 - Exeter had its first and only cir-
cus in a number of years when local troopers staged
a one -ring performance Friday afternoon last in the
barn of Rod Ellis. Posters invited the public to see
the animals- cats, dogs, squirrels and turtles.
Lemonade and candy were on sale. True admission
was one cent, minus the government tax. When the
proceeds were totalled at the end of the afternoon,
the treasury was found to contain the magnificient
sum of 51 cents. Boys, she was some circus.
Choice honey is for sale at Ewart Pym's on
Simcoe street for eight cents a pound in customer
containers.
80YEARS AGO
July 30, 1925 - A business place on Main street
was raided on Thursday last and several empty
cases and a part bottle of booze were found on the
premises.
120YEARS AGO
July 30, 1885 - According to the Exeter Voter's
List just issued, there are 34 females entitled to vote
at the next muicipal election.
Raspberries are being brought to market now
and the price paid for them is very fair, being 16
quarts for 90 cents.
Seniors' Perspective
By Jim Bearss
ADULT ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR
By all means, marry. If you get a good wife, you'll
become happy; if you get a bad one, you'll become a
philosopher. -Socrates
Computer, taught at home:
If you need assistance in learning basic information or
advanced knowledge on your computer at home, give
Gloria Kyle a call at (519) 235-6221. Gloria is very
knowledgeable about most aspects of a computer and
has taught at the Adult Learning Centre, Exeter
and since has taken more computer courses.
She is to me, a very qualified person to instruct
you.
Exeter Library:
Exeter library has a growing magazine collec-
tion. The newest addition to the library is
"Canadian Business". Also on Saturdays, the lat-
est Globe and Mail can be read. Exeter Library
also has four computers for public use. Check
your email, write a resume or surf the net, all
free at your local branch of the Huron County
Library.
Antique 1924 John Goodison Steam Engine Threshing
Sat. Aug. 06, 2005 1 pm to 4.30 Wheat cut with an
antique grain binder, hear the sounds & smell of the old
times. See an 1880 stone crusher, black smiths, antique
autos, and tractors, music and Lucan Heritage food
counter, souvenir shirts & books, free admission except
for food & souvenirs and two tents for your comfort. This
is the 60th anniversary for the War Veterans of Canada
to honour them we (will) have old army vehicles on
hand. Come reminisce of old times, or learn how things
were done in the past. Events on Sunday Aug 07 will be
the same except for the Veterans participation. From
Elginfield go five miles west on number 7 Hwy. to the
curve, then take Neil Road north or right 3/4 mile. If you
want to bring something of interest, do so. For more
information call 519 293 3025 or 227 4887
Exeter Rodeo Weekend:
Will be held August 5,6, and 7th. Sponsored by the
South Huron Recreation Department.
Decoration Day:
South Huron Council issues an invitation to attend
Decoration Day at the Exeter Public Cemetery on August
14th, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. The service will be held adjacent
to the mausoleum. Guest speaker is Rev. Susan Moore.
Everyone welcome. In case of rain, service will be held at
Caven Presbyterian Church, 68 Main Street South,
Exeter.
55th Annual Canadian Open OldTime Fiddle
Championship at Shelburne, Ontario:
August 4 - 8, 4 days of family fun including fiddle
workshops, concerts, the Canadian Open Fiddle
Championship, parade, Farmers' Market, midway, arts
and crafts. Presented by Shelburne Rotary Club. Phone:
(519) 925-3551
Town & Country GolfTournament:
Will be held Saturday, August 6th, 2005 at Woodlands
Links Golf Club, Clinton. Your day will include: 18 holes
of golf, steak dinner, cash prizes, putting contest, hole in
one. Prizes for everyone, best ball/scramble, experienced
and novice golfers welcome Register early. For more
information contact Town & Country Support Services in
Exeter at (519) 235-0258 or (519) 357-3222.
South Huron Chamber of Commerce Hole in
One GolfTournament:
South Huron Chamber of Commerce Hole in One Golf
Tournament takes place Thursday August 18th at Exeter
Golf Club, 9 holes, steak BBQ, hole in one whiner drives
home in a Cadillac CTS from HMP. For more information
call the Chamber of Commerce office for more details
235-4520.
Quilt Show:
The Grand Bend Woman's Institute is hosting a Bus
trip on September 17, 2005. At this show, you can view
up to 600+ quilts, quilts for sale, demonstrations and
workshops. This show is being held at the International
Centre Hall 1, Mississauga Ontario. Sponsored by the
Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario. For more
information, ticket prices, bus times, and reservation
information, please contact Cass Lovie 238-2727 or
Brenda Love 238-2749.
"South Huron Hospital Association I st
Annual Fundraising GolfTournament"
This event will be held on Wednesday, September 21,
2005 at the Ironwood Gold Club. Many letters have been
sent out to local businesses and suppliers for sponsorship
as well as prizes/gift certificates and items for our "good-
ie bags". The response has been great! ! If you wish to
sponsor a hole or donate a prize, please contact Elaine
Keller - (519) 235-2700 ext. 253. The entry fee for golf is
$125.00 (portion of this amount is tax deductible). This
will include golf and 1/2 of a golf cart, reception, dinner,
competitions and many door prizes. We are planning on
holding a silent and live auction as well as "hole events"
in which you will have the opportunity to participate.
Cost for the dinner/banquet only is set at $40.00 - limit-
ed supply of spaces!
If anyone is interested in forming a team, please con-
tact Sherri Harrison at 235-2700 for a Registration
Form. Please register early for the event so you won't be
disappointed. The deadline for registration (along
with payment) is August 01, 2005. For further
information, feel free to contact the hospital or
clinic.
Sherri Harrison 235-3343 or 235-2700
Legion News:
Annual Yard and Bake Sale to be held in the
Legion Saturday August 27, 2005, many items are
needed and please contact Harvey Hillman at
(519) 236-1167 or the Legion at (519) 235-2962.
Casino Trip to Point Edward:
Mark your calendar for August 29th at the Legion
on William Street, Exeter. You will be picked up by
bus at 10:00 a.m. and should be home by 6:30 p.m. Cost
for the day is $10 per person. For more information con-
tact Esther at 235-1167.
Glad Days for Epilepsy Huron, Perth and
Bruce:
Will be held on Friday, August 12th. This very impor-
tant event is sponsored by the Exeter Legion Ladies
Auxiliary Branch 167 "Glads" are available for you to
purchase at Hansen Independent and Holtzman IGA.
What's HappeningAugust 2005
Aug. 12th "Greater Grand Bend Community
Association Board Meeting" 4:30 p.m. Grand Bend
Municipal Office/Council Chambers.
Aug. 16th " Port Franks Garden Club" Stepping
Stone Workshop, 6:30 PM. For more info, contact Marg
at 243-1121.
Aug. 24th "Huron Country Playhouse Guild" 12:30
p.m. The Little Inn Bayfield. Guests are welcome, guest
speaker Sharon LaPier, Border Crossing Official. Call
Mary Cardiff 238-5640.
Aug. 27th "Friends of the Pinery Golf
Tournament" Widder Station 12-2 p.m. Tee off. 4 per-
sons scramble, 3 course dinner. Golf package $85.00,
Dinner only $25.00. Charitable receipt given for $65.00
Call 243-1521 for details.
Aug. 29th "Grand Bend Horticulture Society
Meeting" Picnic at Port Blake Park, Trillium Awards pre-
sented 5:30 p.m. Cost $7.00 per person.
It's Summer! Which means many groups are
taking a vacation from meeting till fall.
The Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group, Living with
Cancer Support Group, Diabetes Support Group, and
Lioness Club will meet again in September.
Walk This Way is a free fun publication that encour-
ages exercise. For your free copy and magnetic board for
your fridge contact Health Promoter Cindy Maxfield at
238-1556 ext. 6.
Subject:Another Goody ForThe 50's Gang
My Mom used to cut chicken, chop eggs and spread
mayo on the same cutting board with the same knife and
no bleach, but we didn't seem to get food poisoning.
My Mom used to defrost hamburger on the counter
AND I used to eat it raw sometimes, too. Our school
sandwiches were wrapped in wax paper in a brown
paper bag, not in icepack coolers, but I can't remember
getting e -coli.
Almost all of us would have rather gone swimming in
the lake instead of a pristine pool (talk about boring), no
beach closures then.
The term cell phone would have conjured up a phone
in a jail cell, and a pager was the school PA system.
We all took gym, not PE... and risked permanent injury
with a pair of high top Ked's (only worn in gym) instead
of having cross -training athletic shoes with air cushion
soles and built in light reflectors'.
I can't recall any injuries but they must have hap-
pened because they tell us how much safer we are now.
Flunking gym was not an option... even for stupid kids!
I guess PE must be much harder than gym.
Speaking of school, we all said prayers and sang the
national anthem, and staying in detention after school
caught all sorts of negative attention. We must have had
horribly damaged psyches.
What an archaic health system we had then.
Remember school nurses?
Ours wore a hat and everything.
I thought that I was supposed to accomplish something
See PERSPECTIVE page 6
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Jim Be
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