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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2015-03-26, Page 44 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Nuron Expositor PUBLISHED WEEKLY — EST. 1860 P.O. Box 69, 8 Main Street Seaforth Ontario NOK 1 WO phone: 519-527-0240 fax: 519-527-2858 www.seaforthhuronexpositor SUN MEDIA A Quebecor Media Company e NEIL CLIFFORD Publisher neil.clifford@sunmedia.ca MAXWELL BICKFORD Advertising Rep. max.bickford@sunmedia.ca MARCO VIGLIOTTI Multimedia Journalist seaforth.news@sunmedia.ca DIANNE MCGRATH Front Office seaforth.classifieds@sunmedia.ca MARIE DAVID Sun Media Group Publisher Grey Bruce Huron Division 519-364-2001 or 519-372-4301 SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1 YEAR $50.00 (47.62+2.38 GST) 2 YEAR $95.00 (90.48+4.52 GST) SENIORS 60 WEEKS $50.00 (47.62+2.38 GST) 120 WEEKS $95.00 (90.48+4.52 GST) Publications Mail Agreement No. 40064683 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT P.O. 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Canada www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com editorial Canadian culture already rocks e don't need special protec- tion for Canadian arts and culture. We don't need to elevate the CBC to sacred status. We just need to celebrate the amaz- ing artists we've already got. A new poll by Angus Reid asks Cana- dians about the CBC, CRTC and Cana- dian culture in general. Not surprisingly, many are worried about the state broadcaster's recent behaviour: 55% are concerned about the Jian Ghomeshi saga and 42% are raising eyebrows over news personali- ties taking speaking fees from organizations. The CBC clearly still needs to do more on these files. They're losing the trust of Canadians. The poll goes on to ask if there is such a thing as a uniquely Canadian culture. Three-quarters say "yes." That's good news. So why the alarm bells? The Angus Reid report says: "From Dallas to Downton Abbey, our national sense of culture and identity has long and repeatedly been exposed to out- side exposure and influence. In spite of this, most consider Canadian culture to be unique, worthy of, and, critically in need of protection to survive." Geez, that's `glass half -empty' think- ing. hinking. Canada isn't under siege by for- eign entertainment. Canadians are just choosing to enjoy entertainment options from around the world. There's no conspiracy here. People just like Downton Abbey! Why is this a bad thing? Consumers are getting what they want. And aren't we supposed to be worldly and inclusive? All Canadians should seek out homegrown talent. There are so many great Canadian musicians, novelists and film & television artists out there. But the truth is that when they make a hit, it's not because it's been rubber stamped as "Can -con" or propped up by the government. It's because it's genuinely great. The good stuff rises to the top. The Barenaked Ladies were huge because their music is awesome. It's that simple. Alice Munro is an interna- tional treasure because she's a literary genius. Shows like Orphan Black and Flash- point are loved not just in Canada but across the world because they're rivet- ing and well made. Hats off to these great Canadian artists! In the digital age, it's increasingly dif- ficult to protect and insulate home- grown culture. But that's okay - because what we've got already rocks. IN THE YEARS AGONE Brussels man heeds call of duty, returns to London Mar. 28,1890 • Mr. William Stewart of the Hibbert boundary has three prolific ewes which have yielded six lambs this season, and Simon Campbell, of the Thames Road, has a foal a couple of weeks, the earliest in the locality. • A young lad of Wingham last week helped himself to a nice sum out of a cer- tain till. He then, in company with a companion, hired a livery turnout and took a quiet drive to Blyth. One of the fathers, hearing of the proceedings, fol- lowed them and when he arrived in said town, there they were, quietly enjoying their dinner at one of the hotels. Of course, the ride home was not as enjoy- able as the one of the morning had been. Mar. 26 1915 • Tuesday of last week Percy Draper left Bruseels for his home in London, Eng- land. He saw service in the South African War and was wounded twice but seems quite ready to enlist again to stand by the Empire in the present struggle. Mar. 29, 1940 • The condition of the roads in McKillop during the past week has been very bad and all day Wednesday and that night a gang of ten men worked the whole night through shovelling the tops off the drifts to let the plow through. Those who worked were T. Eaton, Harry Eddicott, Reg. Little, Dill Little, Bill Montgomery, Ken Betties, Ralph Davidson and Roger McClure. • James K. Cornish of Brucefield received notice this week of his appointment as secretary -treasurer of the Tuckersmith Municipal Telephone company. • Instead of the prevalent Easter bonnets and new spring outfits, pedestrians plunging through snow drifts in the mid- dle of the Dublin streets were evidence Sunday. March 22 is the earliest possible date on which Easter can fall, and April 25th is the latest date. It is 141 years since Easter was so early before, and according to scientists, 451 years will pass before it can Apr. 1,1965 • Seaforth merchants will remain open Friday evening until 10 o'clock, com- mencing the first Friday in May. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Merchants' Committee in the Town Hall. • Construction of the new Seaforth Pio- neer Memorial Mausoleum in Harpur- hey is well advanced. The building is located on land donated by Mrs. B. Scott. Meanwhile the responsible committee is continuing a campaign to provide approximately $5,000 required to com- plete the building and landscaping. Mar. 28,1990 • A 1987 municipal housing study has concluded that the working poor, single parents, the physically disabled, seniors and young people living away from home are in the greatest need of afforda- ble and accessible housing in Huron County. A recently started citizens' group is hoping to flesh out more details through their own research study. SEAFORTH HURON EXPOSITOR - HOURS OF OPERATION MONDAY: 9:00 - 5:00 • TUESDAY: - CLOSED • WEDNESDAY: - 9:00 - 5:00 • THURSDAY: - 9:00 - 5:00 • FRIDAY: - 9:00 - 5:00 • SATURDAY & SUNDAY: - CLOSED ADVERTISING DEADLINE: FRIDAY AT 2:00 • PHONE 519-527-0240 • FAX: 519-527-2858 www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com