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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2014-01-22, Page 44 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, January 22, 2014 www.seaforthhuronexpositorcom Seaforth Expositor PUBLISHED WEEKLY — EST. 1860 P.O. Box 69, 8 Main Street Seaforth Ontario NOK phone: 519-527-0240 fax: 519-527-2858 www.seaforthhuronexpositor SUN MEDIA A Quebecor Media Company NEIL CLIFFORD Publisher neil.clifford@sunmedia.ca MAXWELL BICKFORD Advertising Rep. max.bickford@sunmedia.ca DIANNE MCGRATH Front Office seaforth.classifieds@sunmedia.ca WHITNEY SOUTH Multimedia Joumalist seaforth.news@sunmedia.ca Publications Mail Agreement No. 40064683 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT P.O. 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Canada' editorial A failure to communicate Family, community, faith, school - teens are going to take their cues from these groups long before the federal government. Justice Minister Peter MacKay announced a new campaign on Jan. 9, called Stop Hating Online. The focus is a public service announcement video to be aired on television and online. The PSA begins with shots of youth sharing an unseen file via cellphone and laptop. Sombre music plays in the background. Then a voiceover states: "Let your kids know in some cases what they do with their phones could be more than just wrong. It could be illegal." At the end we see the youth in the principal's office, a police officer standing in front of them. The viewer is directed to learn more at Canada.ca/ StopHatingOnline. This PSA doesn't say much. It just tells kids to be afraid that whatever they're doing online might be illegal. With all the headlines about NSA spying, to make an ad as vague as this was a strange move. If it's supposed to educate youth about the newly proposed law making the distribution of intimate images without consent a crime, then just say it. But if that's the case, why have an ad campaign for a law that isn't on the books yet? May we add, this campaign cost $4 million. Government is notoriously slow to respond to events. Various media that have a greater impact on today's youth have been more effectively discussing the issue for a long time. Back in October 2011, Conservative MPs even put together an "it gets better" video, imploring teens - particularly gay teens - to not be hasty in dealing with the pains of youth. Don't make any rash actions, was the message, because life really does get better. This didn't seem to take long and it certainly didn't cost a lot of money. The website is also full of the type of sanitized lan- guage you'd expect from the government. It doesn't speak to kids on their own level. Online bullying is clearly a problem right now. It makes sense for politicians with an ear to the ground to care. But at the end of the day, change is going to come from the immediate community. Have an opinion? The Huron Expositor welcomes letters to the editor. They must be signed and accompanied by a phone number for information clarification. It is important to note, letters will not be able to be printed without the author's name attached. All letters are subject to editing due to possible space restriction. Letters can be dropped off at the office, mailed or emailed: The Huron Expositor RO. Box 69, Seaforth, Ont. NOK IWO seaforth.news a, sun media.ca A little magic goes a long way people never cease to amaze me. Specifically, the people of Seaforth and Huron East. It's a community like no other I've ever been lucky enough to be a part of. Folks around here continue to surprise me with their ability to make great things happen, and what's more, their absolute passion for helping others. Most recently, I had the pleasure of attending the Disney Breakfast Fundraiser for the Duffy family at the Seaforth Community Centre on Jan. 19. Now, I've been to my fair share of events, some large, some small, but all with big intensions. And honestly, there's nothing more heartbreaking than heading out to something you know is worthwhile, only to find everyone else couldn't find the time to show up. On that note, I was nothing short of elated to see this was not the case Sunday, my pessimism fading quickly as I was greeted by a packed parking lot. Pulling into a spot on the street, I trekked through the snow, cautiously optimistic about the caliber of event that would greet me. When I finally walked up to the community centre, I was immediately struck by the massive line stretching out the front doors. Braving the harsh temperatures, dozens of people smiled and laughed with each other, every one eager to show the Duffy family their love and support. Inside, the scene was nothing short of remarkable. Colourful balloons floated high above brightly decorated tables, while costumed characters, young and old, milled throughout the crowd. From Snow Column Whitne Huron E y South, xpositor White to Tinkerbell, Donald Duck to the Big Bad Wolf, everyone was there; even Mickey Mouse himself. Some took photos while others shook hands with kids and parents; it was hard to tell who was enjoying themselves more. But through all of the chatter going on that day, the most common conversations I overheard were about Tom and Mandy themselves; what wonderful people they were, and what an honour it was to be able to give them a hand in their time of need. For a family going through such a difficult time, it had to be a great feeling to know so many people from your community are behind you, in their wishes and prayers. Though I have never had the pleasure of meeting Tom and Mandy personally, I hope they realize how much the people of Seaforth love and care for them. And if a community as small as this can make such a big difference in one family's life, there's just no limit to what they can do. SEAFORTH HURON EXPOSITOR - HOURS OF OPERATION MO0DAY:91 -51 • TUESDAY:- CLOSED 'WEDNESDAY -9M - THURSDAY: -9:00-5:00. FRIDAY: -9:00-51 I SATURDAY & SUNDAY: CLOSED ADVERTISING DEADLINE: FRIDAY AT 2:00' PHONE 519-527-0240 FAX: 519-527•2858 www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com