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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2014-07-30, Page 66 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, July 30, 2014 leCpri2i.17ioalnVIdallapnd returnsuJi Thompson unsure of Liberals The El Camino Maitland 2014 will take place on Sept. 27 and 28 on the Mait- land Trail. Generously sponsored by Libro Credit Union, this two-day 49km hike covers the entire Maitland Trail from Auburn to the Goder- ich beach pavilion. Day one is a 29 km hike and day two is 20 km. For individuals unsure if they want to do the full 49 km there are shorter starting points available on Satur- day and Sunday. The Maitland Trail Associ- ation is providing rest stops with water and snacks along the route and a shuttle ser- vice to the starting locations. Saturday evening features a local harvest feast catered by Devin Tabor. Last year, registration filled up extremely quickly; before we even got posters up advertising the event! We have increased the size of the event this year but it is still important to register early to avoid disappointment. Cost per person for El Camino Maitland is $25 for adults and $10 for children for the hike and $30 for the dinner Saturday night. See the Maitland Trail Associa- tion website at http://www. maitlandtrail.ca/2014-el- camino/ for more details and to register for this exciting event. t _CU . lid _o , .... e c- to You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS CHURCH 21Jarvis St. Seaforth Rector The Rev. Karine Snowdon Rectory 519482-9071 Church Office 519-527-1522 Sunday, August 3rd ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH WELCOMES YOU 14 Victoria Street, Seaforth 519-345-2972 Sun. Mass 11 a.m. ST. PATRICK'S, DUBLIN Worship at 9:30 a.m. EVERYONE WELCOME Sat. Mass 5 p.m. Sun. Mass 9 a.m. FR. BRIAN McCOLL BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Pastor Mark Kennedy SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10 a.m. Tuesday Evenings • Youth Groups - Junior & Senior High 6:30 to 9 p.m. • Vacation Bible School Aug. 11-15 6, EVERYONE WELCOME EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH Pastor Steve Hildebrand Youth Coordinator - Laura Nakamura WORSHIP August 3rd at 10:30 A.M. Youth Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. For more information view our web site www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com and Like us on Facebook. NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH MINISTER MARY FLETCHER Welcomes you Service Resumes at Northside & Cavan 54 Goderich St. W. .!.S. 519-527-1449 li www.cavannorthsideunited.ca FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 59 Goderich St. W. Seaforth 519-527-0170 Student Minister Ian Marnoch Lorrie Mann - Organist Worship Sunday, August 3rd, 11:15 a.m. All Welcome .:. Nursery Provided as needed. — • Office hours: Wed. 9 a.m. - Noon decision-making OMI Agency Last month, the Liberals announced that they would be entering July with a budget identical to the one they pre- sented May 1, triggering the June elec- tion campaign. Huron -Bruce MP Lisa Thompson said this move demonstrates that the Liberals didn't listen to rural Ontario at all. "When I was going door-to-door, the number one concern residents had were the fast rising electricity costs," Thompson said. "There's noth- ing in the Liberal budget for it." Thompson said it is also worrisome that retirement is being taxed. She said it's becoming increasingly diffi- cult for small businesses to afford it, and when it comes to changes, she see's none. "I see none whatsoever," Thompson said. "All we can do is encourage them to rethink." In terms of infrastructure, $29 -billion is being put back into the province. However, $15 billion is going to the GTA, with the other $14 -billion going towards roads, hospitals and schools across the rest of the province. Because of this, there is nothing that is specifically going towards Huron -Bruce. With aviation costs rising to 1 per cent over the next four years, municipal airports are struggling. Thompson said this is yet another total disconnect that the Liberals have with rural Ontario. "They [the Liberals] snub their noses at municipal airways," Thomp- son said. In order to lower the deficit, Thompson said the Liberals would have made some bold moves. She said the selling -off public assets, such as the LCBO and GO Transit, for exam- ple, is just one of these bold moves. "The PCs did say some provincial asset sales would need to be made, and lo -and -behold, that's what the Liberals are talking about doing now," Thompson said. "That was our plat- form going into this." Thompson said she sees nothing in the Liberal budget that is good for anything at all, especially in the way of Huron -Bruce. "There is nothing. I've tried so hard to be fair, but at the end of the day, no," Thompson said. "I am curious to see their commitment to natural gas, and I'm hesitant on what the Liberals will do in order to roll out that plan. The proof lies in a particular pot of pudding." Thompson said the Liberals have a record of making knee-jerk move- ments in the 1 lth hour and that she has no real where the Liberal govern- ment will be going because of that. letter to the editor Reader urges everyone to donate blood To the Editor; Today I'm asking you to seriously consider becoming a blood donor, if you are able. The need for an adequate supply of all types of blood needed and available for donation immediately, came to my attention through members of my family recently. One of our precious daughters fought cancer for six years, until it won last October. Many times during that six years, she needed a donation of blood. Since last fall every two or three weeks, one of my precious granddaughters needs two units of blood, we don't know why. She has been thor- oughly examined by the experts at both Stratford and London hospitals. When they were unable to diagnose her problem she went to Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. No solution there either. The doctors in London and Mayo continue to work together testing various theories. Hope- fully they will find the solution soon. Until then she needs donated blood regularly. Fortunately every time my family member needed blood, it was available. It was available only because some kind, generous, considerate person had donated some of their life giving fluid. It was available also because we have a system that receives, processes, stores and makes blood available to persons who need it. Man has not yet mastered how to artificially create blood. All we have is the blood generated by human bodies. Summer, because of accidents in addition to illness, is the season of the greatest need for blood transfusions. Many, if not most, families have or have had a member or a relative who needed a donation of blood to continue liv- ing an appreciable life. When you need a blood donation, you need it now, not later after a suitable donor can be found able and willing to make the donation available. It's not just my family; many families are in similar cir- cumstances. Supply at the Blood Bank is reported to be 35 per cent lower now than one year ago, the lowest ever. Summer is the time of the greatest need for donation but also the slowest rate of donations. So you are needed now. Some person is depending on you. Most communities have regular clinics to receive and process donations. If you can't find one locally, call 1-888-236-6283 to find the one most convenient for you. Thank you. Gordon Hill Varna, Ontario Rai PREVIIMICNI mums At least 80 percent of all fire deaths occur in home fires. Here are some smart Fire Prevention tips for protecting yourself and your family: Never leave candles burning unattended, and keep matches out of reach from children. Keep space heaters away from curtains and other flammable materials. V Install smoke alarms on every floor of your home and outside each bedroom, and test batteries monthly.