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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2014-10-29, Page 44 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, October 29, 2014 www.seaforthhuronexpositorconn Ilion 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 sr 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 Journalist seaforth.news@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 RO. 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The shocking events of last week reinforce our respect and appreciation for the men and women charged with protecting us, not just overseas but today on our home soil. As of press time that day, there was still a lot we didn't know about the Parliament Hill shooting. What we do know is horrible enough. A Canadian soldier, Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, was shot dead in an attack. Minutes after that, shooting broke out in the halls of Parliament Hill while our elected representatives were conducting caucus meetings. Cirillo was a reservist from Hamilton, Ont., who was standing guard over the National War Memorial. That memorial is a symbol of Canada's efforts in the Second World War and the Korean War. It's a symbol of our ongoing commitment to freedom. Cirillo was safeguarding that symbol. The gunfire on Parliament Hill followed an attack on two other soldiers, one of whom - Patrice Vin- cent - was murdered. The suspect in that attack is Martin Rouleau - a convert to radical Islam. The RCMP had reportedly seized his passport and were trying to de -radicalize him. Michael Zehaf-Bibeau has been named as the suspect in the Wednesday attack. If last Wednesday's attack was some twisted retali- ation for our support of U.S. airstrikes against the Islamic State, then that's all the more reason for us to stand together in defence of liberty, freedom and human rights. Canadian Forces and law enforcement personnel signed up to be guardians of our freedom. Canada stands in solidarity with them. Those targeting them need to understand that officers in uniform are an important part of our communities. If you target them, you target us. Canadians are proud to see officers in uniform walking down their streets. They are role models and heroes. We offer our condolences to the families of the deceased soldiers. We thank them for their sacrifice. We also want to acknowledge Parliament's ser- geant -at -arms, Kevin Vickers. A 29 -year veteran of the RCMP prior to taking on his current job in 2006, Vickers is reportedly the one who shot the suspect in Centre Block. We applaud his heroism. On thin ice ST0, I wanted to go ice skating this eekend. Appears simple enough right? After all, the Optimists were holding their annual Halloween skate at the arena; surely I could find someone to go with me. Have a little fun while on assignment But no. Seems not everyone owns skates these days, or even can skate for that matter. Don't get me wrong, I've experi- enced this before. Back in Kitchener, finding a buddy willing to strap on the blades was a chore. The usual complaints ranged from an inability to stand up on skates, let alone make it around the rink, to cold weather sensitivity and even pure laziness. I figured, however, Seaforth would be different After all, this is a hockey town isn't it? We all live in Canada, don't we? One of the things I loved about my friends in Vancouver was their need to embrace everything it meant to be Canadian. Winter's chill had barely crept in when they began to ask me where they could find the local ice rink Lacing up their brand new skates, each and every one of them took the plunge - or rather, careful baby steps at first - onto the ice. And even though some of them believed my ability was purely due to my nationality, they got the hang of it in the end. We had a blast But anyway, back to the story at hand. Column Whitney South And so, I headed out to the arena on Sunday alone, skate bag slung over my arm, determined to enjoy myself. Cruising through costumed fami- lies solo, I thought of the people I had asked and wondered how someone could grow up without learning to skate. For me, it was like learning to walk. Back home, I was a member of the Kitchener -Waterloo Skating Club from the time I was five until the end of my teenaged years. In fact, I can hardly remember a time in my childhood that didn't involve trips to the arena two or three times a week Now, in times like these, sports can be an expense many just can't afford. But picking up some second hand skates is a privilege every child should have. I even know for a fact there's a pretty sweet outdoor rink in Dublin, run by a great group of Lions, open each winter to everyone. To the adults who came out and skated with their kids this weekend, good for you. And for those of you finally ready and willing to learn - after all this patriotic encouragement, how could you not be? -1 believe in you. Have an opinion? The Huron Expositor wel- comes letters to the editor. They must be signed and accompa- nied by a phone number for information clarification. It is important to note, letters will not be able to be printed with- out the author's name attached. All letters are subject to editing due to possible space restriction. 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