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Reader opinon on the direction of the county
To the Editor;
RE: Article in Jan. 10 Focus
entitled "CAO handling tough
assignment so far."
Written in this article, CAO
Brenda Orchard can be quoted
as stating, "Where most organi-
zations fall off the rail is middle
management. They are more in
touch with staff than senior
managers."
My point of view is that to
some extent I would have to
agree with this statement.
However, in view of the
existing upheaval such a con-
clusion is a poor excuse.
From the same article,
Orchard can also be quoted as
stating, "We want to make the
workplace better and I hope
staff understand that."
While I applaud Orchard's
inquiries into the workings of
each department, I have
reservations.
An example that I feel worthy
of is the adage that you can not
teach old dogs new tricks, no
disrespect intended.
If Huron County is genuine
and sincerely wanting to make
the workplace better for their
staff, then accountability and
transparency needs to go fur-
ther then simply retraining mid-
dle managers.
From my point of view, action
speaks volumes whereas words
are usually nothing more than
an empty promise.
A concerned taxpayer,
Elizabeth Moore
St. Anne's
Claire Gordon
Minister of Public Relations
The staff and students at St. Anne's were all busy this past week with exam prep-
arations. Congratulations to all students on completing their exams and good luck
with marking teachers. Semester two begins this week and we are excited for the
fresh new start with four new classes. Our second semester is going to be very
busy.
Our Agents of Change are excited to bring in a "Truth for Teens" presentation,
our Me to We group will be hosting a "Love Justice" week and all of our winter
sports teams will resume action right away.
Our mission trip to India team is hosting a Family Day Spaghetti Dinner on Mon-
day, Feb. 17 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Goderich. For only $30 per family,
you'll be treated to salad, spaghetti, garlic bread, dessert, coffee and entertainment.
All money helps our local youth travel to India this summer to build a school.
For more information. please call 519-482-5454.
IN THE YEARS AGONE
1939 telephone system to change
Feb. 1,1889
About half -past ten o'clock on Thursday night of last week
the fire alarm was sounded, and the citizens turned out in
large numbers, while the firemen were promptly on hand
as usual. It was soon discovered, however, that the scene of
the fire was at the brewery in Egmondville, owned by Mr.
Henry Colbert. The fire originated in the workroom, which
was a frame attachment to the brick malt house and store-
room. This part of the building, together with all its con-
tents and machinery, was completely destroyed. The front
brick part of the building was saved, although considerably
damaged, and the contents were uninjured. The loss is
nearly covered by insurance. Mr. Colbert, we understand,
has not decided whether he will rebuild or not.
As everyone knows, or ought to know, Friday last was the
anniversary of the birth of Robbie Burns, the great Scottish
poet, and the occasion was celebrated by the Caledonian
Society of this town by a grand concert in Cardno's hall.
The poor sleighing has lessened the demand for brick
this winter, and not so many have been sold as usual at the
yards.
Mr. R. Adams of Londesboro, has a horse with is losing
all its hair; it is dropping off in pieces as large as a plate,
leaving the skin as bare as possible. No person that has
been it claims to have every seen anything like it before.
The animal is in the best condition, and appears to be in
good health. It is evidently a very rare case.
The ice harvest has again commences and Mssrs. D.D.
Wilson and R. Common are busily engages laying in the
annual supply. The ice is of very good quality this year.
Feb. 13,1914
The new creamery is now ready to receive all the cream
that is offered.
The old bear must have been glad that he went back to
his den last week. The severest blizzard of the season raged
on Saturday and Sunday last. On Monday morning the
thermometer ranged 12 below zero with a stiff wind
blowing.
Mr. W.I. Walker, who has conducted a successful furni-
ture and undertaking business in town during the past
six years, has taken into partnership Mr. McKay, of
Egmondville. It is acceded by everything that Mr. Walker
us an up-to-date man in either line, while Mr. McKay is
well and favorably known in Seaforth and surrounding
country. The new fir, of Walker and McKay will make a
strong team and in every respect merit the patronage of
the public.
Feb. 3,1939
Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, for many years well known
residents of Hibbert Township, near Staffa, on Monday
observed their golden wedding anniversary at the home
of their son, Gordon Miller, Los Angeles, California.
The Seaforth Beavers defeated the Mitchell Blues 8-2
for the third consecutive time on Tuesday night before a
large crowd. The fans witnessed the best game of the sea-
son for the Beavers, as they were playing perfect combi-
nation plays the entire game.
The annual alumni skating party of the Seaforth Col-
legiate Institute Alumni Association is being held Mon-
day evening in the Palace Rink and is being eagerly
awaited by skaters of the district.
Jan. 16,1964
Dial telephone services will be introduced in Seaforth
late this year, W.W. Haysom, Bell telephone manager for
this area, announced this week.
Seaforth is in fourth place in the OHA Intermediate `B'
Big Nine group. While the team is in fourth, individual
players head the league. Seaforth holds down the three
positions in the Big Nine individual scoring race. Jack
McLlwain tops the list with 54 points. Ken Doig, leader
until last week when he suffered a shoulder injury, has
44 points, and Larry Dale is third with 39 points. McL1-
wain had the most goals with 32, while Bob Beutten-
miller had the most assists with 27.
Animal rabies increased markedly in Huron last year
to a total of 88 cases, compared to 33 in 1962. Seventy-
four exposed humans required the 14 day vaccine treat-
ment, and one patient developed paralysis on comple-
tion of his series.
The Legion has a new role - a role of service to the
community - Durwood Preston, district commander of
Waterloo, told Seaforth veterans attending the annual
veterans dinner in the Legion Hall Saturday evening.
The need for a provincially approved nursing home or
a "chronic wing" was so much to the fore last Thursday at
county council that the discussions seem likely to result
in a practical project in one form or another.
Feb. 1,1989
Moral high on Hensall picket line. Spirits remain high
along the picket line, and the locked out employees of
General Coach in Hensall, indicate they will continue
their vigil at the plant for as long as it takes to get a
decent contract. The employees voted 94 per cent in
favour of rejecting the company's offer, which included a
$200 signing bonus, 25 cents per hour effective April 1,
1989 and 20 cents per hour effective April 1990.
Freezing rain Wednesday night turned Seaforth and
area into an outdoor ice rink, and resulted in some traf-
fic mishaps on town streets. Seaforth Police reported
three car accidents Wednesday night, caused when peo-
ple lost control over their vehicles, touched the brakes
and went for a slide. Only one accident involved a car
hitting another car. A second resulted in a car being
jammed between a tree and a pole.
Farmers in the Seaforth area were given the opportu-
nity to learn how to computerize their operations.
Courses offered through Centralia College were held in
Seaforth, Hensall and Holmesville. The Seaforth course
was on computer accounting, and the programs in Hen-
sall and Holmesville were for beginners on computers.