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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2014-03-26, Page 66 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, March 26, 2014 In the years agone CONTINUED FROM > PAGE 5 March 2211989 • The Town of Seaforth is about to take steps which will improve conditions in the upper storeys of the Town Hall. At its regular March meeting Town Council reviewed an assessment of the town hall's third floor and roof, as completed by B.M. Ross and Associates, and adopted a series of recommendations from its own finance and General Government committee, which would generally improve the situation at minimal cost • There was a lineup of shoppers waiting Thurdday morn- ing as Seaforth's Stedmans store opened its doors under new ownership and with a new look New owners Dave and Michelle Deighton, Mayor Hazel Hildebrand, and Bob Gehan, head of promotions for Stedmans Incorpo- rated, participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony to open the store, then made way for the 200 to 300 shop- pers who would explore the store over the next two hours. • The Trustees for the Police Village of Dublin spent the better part of Saturday delivering the now famous 'blue boxes' for recycling, which the village has decided to tae on beginning Monday, April 3. III The sap tapping season is almost upon this part of Ontario. Some maple syrup makers have already tried a few taps in the Seaforth area but the season will soon begin in earnest, and many are wondering how the sap will be running this year. Outgoing finance minister was well respected: Lobb Flaherty heads to private sector, will spend more time with family ClIVII Agency Eyebrows were raised when Jim Flaherty announced he was leaving his federal finance post to work in the private sector. "He's one of longest serv- ing finance ministers ever at over eight years," Huron - Bruce MP Ben Lobb said. "He's done a great job. He's reduced taxes for Canadians and helped get us through some tough economic times' Flaherty, who will serve of the rest of his term as an MP, has said he wants to spend more time with family. He has spent more than 20 years in politics at the fed- eral and provincial levels. Lobb said he could tell Flaherty was also in a lot of pain from a rare but treata- ble skin disorder. Flaherty said health did not factor into his decision to leave politics. Joe Oliver, Natural Resources Minister in Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Cabinet, has been named as Flaherty's replacement. Lobb called Oliver "a smart guy" who "has the cre- dentials" to take on the position. Whitney South Huron Expositor Staying safe Denise Iszczuk, conservation educator with Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority taught students at Seaforth Public School how to stay safe during the melting months through their Spring Water Awareness Program. Students were shown video about the dangers of falling through thin ice. Even though the program helps students understand what they should do in an emergency situation, the number one lesson learned was to just stay off the ice for their own safety. Here, students feel what it's like to be submerged in subzero temperature water, even if it just with their hands. Has Old Man Winter taken it's toll on your EAVESTROUGH? Don't get caught standing under a drip! Call today to have your eavestrough repaired or replaced. Lir rj20 geinpeanfram Seaforth Covering all your eavestrough, siding, and replacement window and door needs "He's spent just about his whole life in the finance sec- tor," Lobb said. He said Oliver has con- nections to Bay Street and the financial industry. "He's kind of a natural fit." Asked if he and fellow PC Party members were sur- prised that Flaherty stepped down, Lobb said MPs will usually tell each other if they are planning to run again but don't usually when they are not. He said he feels Flaherty had earned the right to pick the time when he would step down. Lobb said the fact that Oliver was announced as Flaherty's replacement almost the same day showed, in his view, that Harper and his closet colleagues had a plan in place. Lobb said Flaherty was well liked not only by his fel- low Conservatives, but also by members of the media and members of the opposi- tion parties. He said in contrast with the usual bantering that happens during question period, "The House was always quiet when he (Fla- herty) answered a question." While NDP Leader Tho- mas Mulcair said Flaherty served as finance minister with strength of character and a sense of humour, he blasted Oliver as an "embar- rassment" of a replacement. Rural Health Institute represented at local summit Gwen Devereaux among 75 invited by the Rural Ontario Institute QMI Agency The Gateway Rural Health Research Institute was well represented at the Rural Ontario Summit earlier this month. Gwen Devereaux, presi- dent of the board for the institute attended the event in Cobourg on March 3. Seventy-five representa- tives from rural health care organizations were invited. "It was an honour to be asked to attend," Devereaux said. "What was really great was that Minister (of Rural Affairs Jeff) Leal stayed with us and we discussed differ- ent aspects of rural healthcare" Devereaux said she would "absolutely" go back again if invited next year, adding she wished there was more events like the summit throughout the year. The summit included dis- cussions on "anything and everything" in rural health. "It was a very lively discus- sion," Devereaux said, add- ing it was a good experience to meet people from other rural areas of the province and bounce ideas off each other. "I would the say people from around the table brought a great deal of passion." Although the 75 represent- atives all face different issues in their different regions, Devereaux said one thing that was apparent to every- one is "a grassroots approach is the only way rural health care is going to growf get rt *online seaforthhuronexpositor.com Get all of your news, sports and more. Serving Seaforth and surrounding area. t 671 PO 0 :1 "Mr e ......- M You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS CHURCH 21Jarvis St. Seaforth Rector The Rev. Karine Farmer Rectory 519-482-9071 Church Office 519-527-1522 Sunday, March 30 Mothering Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m. Wedding Shower for Karine & Tom Parish gathering 2-4 p.m. Everyone Welcome ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH WELCOMES YOU 14 Victoria Street, Seaforth 519-345-2972 Sat. Mass 5 p.m. Sun. Mass 9 a.m. ST. PATRICK'S, DUBLIN Sun. Mass 11 a.m. FR. CHRIS GILLESPIE BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Pastor Mark Kennedy Sunday School for all ages 9:45-10:45 SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 11 a.m. Wednesday Evenings • Youth Groups - Junior & Senior High 6:30 to 9 p.m. • Boys & Girls Club JK to Gr. 6 7-8:15 p.m. • Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. 6, EVERYONE WELCOME EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH Pastor Steve Hildebrand Youth Coordinator - Laura Nakamura Worship March 30th, 11 a.m. Youth Sunday School at 11 a.m. Adults at 10 a.m. Everyone is Welcome Earbuds and elevator available Website: www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com Like us on Facebook Coming soon May 3 . The Black Family Singers NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH MINISTER MARY FLETCHER Sunday, March 30th, 11 a.m. Lent 4 Guest Speaker: Murray Scanlon, St. Pauls You are invited to join us in worship Sunday School and Nursery Provided. 54 Goderich St. W. 66. w.cavannorthsideunited.ca 519-527-1449 wwN FIRST 59 Sunday, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Goderich St. W. Seaforth 519-527-0170 Rev. Linda Moffatt Lorne Baker - Organist Worship a.m. March 30th, 11Sat. Apr. 12, 7 p.m. Spring Concert Sun. Apr. 13, Communion All Welcome Sunday School & Nursery Provided. Office Hours: Wed. 9 a.m. - noon Outgoing finance minister was well respected: Lobb Flaherty heads to private sector, will spend more time with family ClIVII Agency Eyebrows were raised when Jim Flaherty announced he was leaving his federal finance post to work in the private sector. "He's one of longest serv- ing finance ministers ever at over eight years," Huron - Bruce MP Ben Lobb said. "He's done a great job. He's reduced taxes for Canadians and helped get us through some tough economic times' Flaherty, who will serve of the rest of his term as an MP, has said he wants to spend more time with family. He has spent more than 20 years in politics at the fed- eral and provincial levels. Lobb said he could tell Flaherty was also in a lot of pain from a rare but treata- ble skin disorder. Flaherty said health did not factor into his decision to leave politics. Joe Oliver, Natural Resources Minister in Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Cabinet, has been named as Flaherty's replacement. Lobb called Oliver "a smart guy" who "has the cre- dentials" to take on the position. Whitney South Huron Expositor Staying safe Denise Iszczuk, conservation educator with Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority taught students at Seaforth Public School how to stay safe during the melting months through their Spring Water Awareness Program. Students were shown video about the dangers of falling through thin ice. Even though the program helps students understand what they should do in an emergency situation, the number one lesson learned was to just stay off the ice for their own safety. Here, students feel what it's like to be submerged in subzero temperature water, even if it just with their hands. Has Old Man Winter taken it's toll on your EAVESTROUGH? Don't get caught standing under a drip! Call today to have your eavestrough repaired or replaced. Lir rj20 geinpeanfram Seaforth Covering all your eavestrough, siding, and replacement window and door needs "He's spent just about his whole life in the finance sec- tor," Lobb said. He said Oliver has con- nections to Bay Street and the financial industry. "He's kind of a natural fit." Asked if he and fellow PC Party members were sur- prised that Flaherty stepped down, Lobb said MPs will usually tell each other if they are planning to run again but don't usually when they are not. He said he feels Flaherty had earned the right to pick the time when he would step down. Lobb said the fact that Oliver was announced as Flaherty's replacement almost the same day showed, in his view, that Harper and his closet colleagues had a plan in place. Lobb said Flaherty was well liked not only by his fel- low Conservatives, but also by members of the media and members of the opposi- tion parties. He said in contrast with the usual bantering that happens during question period, "The House was always quiet when he (Fla- herty) answered a question." While NDP Leader Tho- mas Mulcair said Flaherty served as finance minister with strength of character and a sense of humour, he blasted Oliver as an "embar- rassment" of a replacement. Rural Health Institute represented at local summit Gwen Devereaux among 75 invited by the Rural Ontario Institute QMI Agency The Gateway Rural Health Research Institute was well represented at the Rural Ontario Summit earlier this month. Gwen Devereaux, presi- dent of the board for the institute attended the event in Cobourg on March 3. Seventy-five representa- tives from rural health care organizations were invited. "It was an honour to be asked to attend," Devereaux said. "What was really great was that Minister (of Rural Affairs Jeff) Leal stayed with us and we discussed differ- ent aspects of rural healthcare" Devereaux said she would "absolutely" go back again if invited next year, adding she wished there was more events like the summit throughout the year. The summit included dis- cussions on "anything and everything" in rural health. "It was a very lively discus- sion," Devereaux said, add- ing it was a good experience to meet people from other rural areas of the province and bounce ideas off each other. "I would the say people from around the table brought a great deal of passion." Although the 75 represent- atives all face different issues in their different regions, Devereaux said one thing that was apparent to every- one is "a grassroots approach is the only way rural health care is going to growf get rt *online seaforthhuronexpositor.com Get all of your news, sports and more. Serving Seaforth and surrounding area.