The Huron Expositor, 1975-05-15, Page 2164
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SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, MAY 15, 1975
Showing us our history
° The rummage sale
One thing about Seaforth's
Centennial -- the kids are really
involved.
Seme of the hardest and most
imagiriative work done in town this
Centennial year has been done in
Seaforth's, two elementary schools.
A history fair, with many of the
exhibits done by the children
themselves, has just finished a two
day run at St. James' School here. It
included work by students from other
area separate schools but some of the
exhibits focussed on Seaforth's
.history.
One of the winning exhibits, a
display of clothing styles over the
years was done by a Seaforth girl. It
included many doll models, all
dressed in handmade costumes and
must have taken many hours of
painstaking work.
Next week an original show written
Some time, sooner or lat er this
year, we're going to have a provincial
election. Let's hOpe it's sooner.
Election year is not a pleasant time
for the public. We're 4aced with
hearing harping criticism from
opposition party politicians hoping to
make the government , 'look ' bad.
reg iven the ord-oth'600-rfaik .by
the government, hoping to make us
forget its past misdeeds.
Under such conditions we all tend
to get a little cynical. Was, for
instance, Premier Davis' strong stand
against higher oil prices at the recent
federal-provincial conference based
on the realities of ,the situation., or •
Finance Minister John Turner's
reported request that wage increases
in Canada be kept• to a high of 12%
during the next year is admirable, but
it's not very believable.
It comes on the heels of
parliament's passing a wage increase
for our MP's. If you hadn't been
reading the papers for a few weeks
you would assume that a raise to MPs
from a government that is asking
everyone else to hold,wagE. demands
at 12% , would of course be 12%, or
as a good example, less.
Not . p a chance. MPs voted
the Ives a pay increase of 331/3 %.
Wit school board trustees around
here voting themselves '100% pay
increases and teachers in Toronto
reportedly asking for over 70% pay ,
bocists, you might say that the MP's
hefty one third isn't all that high.
But take a look at what highly
criticized members of the labour force
have received in pay increases in the
, An interesting situation arose thi9
past week when the Huron Separate
School trustees decided to set up a
committee to find out what is being
taught in their schools.
It's obviously a move In the right
direction.. Trustees should make
themselves Aware of the programs in
. the schools over which they have
jurisdiction, particularly "at a time
When: Some of the "modern"
apartaditeS art being questioned.
E'er too long, trustees have been
mere dOhderiled With the method of
transporting students to schools and
the' physical atpeetS • of these
buildingd.Without etting. &Win to the
by students and staff goes on at
Seaforth Public School. It involves
hundreds of students, acting,
costuming, making sets and doing
publicity.
We've read the script and it's a
fascinating series of- sketches from
Seaforth's history that should help
everyone understand' more about how
We got from 1875 to . here.
It's fashionable to knock the
schools these days. They are costing
too much and many people think they
aren't giving children a grounding in
the basics.
But these two Seaforth schools" are
giving our 10q a very real sense of
their own *history and the skills that
they need to pass this understanding
on to others. We think that's
important and say thank y ou to those
who are responsible.
simply on the knowledge that he had-
to appear the friend of the Ontario
consumer in an election year? Was
• the budget designed to stimulate the
lagging economy or simply buy votes?
Was the Opposition's .concern over
the southern,Ontario flOods •motiyated
by eorripasslorLfor -,ghe victiMs',077the,
thought there might be a chance to
make the government look bad?
This atmosphere of distrust is
exactly what we don't need at a time
when the province is in a mess. Let's
have the election and get it over with
'so we can get back to business.
(The Blyth Standard)
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past five' years. Compare that to the
MPs' 331/2 %.
According to a Toronto paper,
teacherein Toronto, who many people
probably consider overpaid, have had
an average of a 19% raise increase
since 1970. Letter carriers who also
get a lot of knocks, have had on the
average of 35WWage boost in' the five
years.
Those shining examples, our
federal members of parliament, have
had a 92% increase in their pay over
those five years. MPs' pay did lag
behind for some years before 1970 but
so did teachers'.
Postal workers, and, in some cases
teachers, went out on strike before
they got their pay boosts.
MPs just voted it to themselves.
And they have no one to answer to
except the workers who the
government is apparently suggesting
should agree to accept 12% raises —
at the next election in several years
time.
more important question of what is
being taught within those schools.
This is not to suggest that those
who h ave been given the
responsibility of edudation have been
doing-a poor job, but rather the move
by trustees provides an opportunity
for more people to be involved in the
decisions.
What students learn must be given
higher priority than the type of buses
they ride or the color of their
classrOom walls and the move by the
Separate School trustees should 'be
welcomed by parents, teachers and
administrators. •
, (Bill Batten of the Exeter TA
in his column)
Amen
'by Karl Schuessler
I didn't mind collecting all those letters my
son got. Keeping them in a pile on my desk .
until he got home from university.
It wasn't worth' sending the letters on to
him. He'd be home in a week. When his
exams"• finished on Friday.
•So I just let them lay on my desk.
But one of them did bother me. It was a
small size envelope. Nat one of those big
business size. It had his full name and
complete address written on it. Very official
like.
And the return address read "Guelph Jail".
At first I didn't think too much about it. I
knew he'd been trying all over to 'get a
summer jot.
%.A-Aort when one of my friends ha ened to
sopthp, letter on, my desk,'! laughe^rul,said,
Ior rnionaltbope illeya4t him to
work there -- not live there".
It wasn't all ,that funny. But I brushed the
matter aside.
But it did bother me. Why wa's my son
getting a letter from Guelph jail? In such a
small. envelope. In such officialese?
I wonder if anything's wrong? He didn't
seem like himself the last time he was home.
Of course I knew it was just before exams. He
seemed edgy. So preoccupied. He didn't talk
that much.
And he came home late too. Almost missed
our birthday dinner. And he's always very
punctual. It just wasn't like him.
My boy? In trOuble,?
My wife tried to assure me. If he had
something to hide, he wouldn't have jail
letters sent to his home address. He'd have
them sent on down to London.
But that was Cold comfort. What if he's
really in trouble? I have to help him.
I was 'tempted. Should I open the letter? .I
picked it up in my hand. I turned it over and
over.No. I caft't. He's 21. He's responsible. I
can't live his life for him.'
So what if the letter does say he left his
shorts in the Guelph jail last week? What can I
do about it? What can I do?
I can't bother him now. He's midway into
exams. Real do or die exams. If he doesn't
make them, he doesn't make his year. I'll
leave things along.
I put the 'letter down.
Guelph Jail stared up at me.
Oh, my God! If he's been in jail, it won't
matter if he passes his exams or not. He can't
be a lawyer if he's got a criminal record.
To the editor
To the • Editor:
The students and staff of Seaforth Public
School wish to take this opportunity to
extend an invitation to the public to join us
in celebrating Seaforth's 100th birthday by
attending our production of "Salute to
Seaforth".
To dispel any misconceptions, "Salute to
Seaforth" is an ORIGINAL stage
production written and produced at
Seaforth Public School as a Centennial
tribute to the Town of Seaforth. The IDEA
for the musical history was sparked by the
1955-56 "Crossroads" production written
by Prof. James Scott of Seaforth.The
CONTENT is based on Miss Belle
Campbell's book "History of Seaford!".
"Salute to Seaforth" is virritten is Sint
scenes and a number of interludes which
outline a developmental history of the area.
It begins in the 1830's just after the death
of Col. Anthony Van Egmond and
I moved all the stack of letters off my desk,
Put them in a drawer.
But I couldn't forget. All that week.
When Friday came, I was relieved. His last
exam. He'll be home tonight.
But he didn't come. The uneasy feeling
grew. Maybe they're closing the year with a
celebration. A party. He'll be home on
Saturday.
He. didn't come. Victory parties can't last
that long! I phoned on Saturday night. No
,.answere •vi .n97 04* Ai .
I phoned again. Later on Saturday night.
Some one else answered. "No, I don't know-
where he is.• No , I don't know when he's
coming back. Yes. I'll _leave a message.
Call home."
But he didn't call home.
There must be something wrong. My
' boy's not like this. He always responds to my
messages.
Maybe he can't face us. There IS something
wrong. MaybeThe didn't even take his exams.
Maybe, he's run off.
But what can I do? It's over to him now. I'
left the message. It'„, his move. What else to
do but wait? Wait for him to come around.
But I can't. 1 must try again. I phoned
again. Sunday morning.
"Just a minute, I'll see if he's here".
I waited. Two minutes. Two very long
minutes. Where is he? Didn't he come in last
night? See? Something's wrong. Everything's
wrong.
"Hello, Dad, How are you?."
My heart leaped. I could hardly talk.
"That all depends," I said, "on how you
are."
"Fine. Fine. Exams are over. I think I
passed. My friend's been here for two days.
We're fixing up his car. I'll be home this
afternoon."
And at that minute everything was right.
All right.
And when he came home, I handed him the
Guelph Jail letter. •
yle opened it. He shook his head.
"Another reject. ,No summer job there."
And he tossed it in the wastepaper basket.
eutieiudes with the teturn•of Van Egmorid,
Dunlop, and James Dickson (The first
M.P.) in 1975.
The cast 'totals 125 characters. They are
assisted by two choirs totalling 90
youngsters from Gr. 3 - 8, and the
production team involves most of the
school's students from Gr. 1 to 8.
Where possible, stage sets have
incorporated items dating back to the
1800's.
The production nights are Wednesday,
May 21, Thursday 22, and Friday May 23
at 8:00 P.M. Tickets are $1.00 and are
available from the school.
We want the public to join with us as we
roil back the years to the days of
"Guideboard Swamp" and the thriving
hamlets of Egmondville and Hatpt4hey.
Yours truly,
Publicity and Tickets Section
Seaforth Public School,
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the.works of mews. Gray Young and Spading in wouden
vILBerkinoutontgoofoier kiltofi,00ft strafealttir,lhoemberr cf.no,nthvecyneed
pipes laid along under the ground.
John Murray. who has occupied the mansion Hotel for the
past two years, has retired from the hotel business and has
removed to Hamilton, Mt. Carmichael, the proprietor of the
block resumed possession.
David MeNaught, of town, is entitled to the credit of being
the best rhubarb grower in Seaforth or perhaps in, the county.
It measured 14 inches and was grown in the open air.
Robert Hays, who purchased the property of Mr. Ross, on
Main St. has removed the old frame building to the rear and is
making preparations to erect a large brick block where the old
building stood.
Messrs.E. Hickson & Co. have commenceithe publication
of a new paper• called the Seaforth Gazette.
Geo. Whitely of town was engaged in taking care of his
horses in the Mansion Hotel stable, and took.-his pocket book
from his pocket and laid it in a hole in one of the stalls when
he returned it was gone. They suspected the hostler and after
four o'clock found him at the station ready to depart. He was
later taken to Goderich jail to await his trial.
About 2000 logs belonging to Messrs. Milne of Grey Twp.
broke away 'and floated down the river. The larger portion was
fortunately, recovered.
The death of Mr. Willtson of Kilburn causes a vacancy
here that will be much felt and leaves,,,a good opening for a
competent tailor. ,
John Cumming of Hullett took from the back of two
Leicester sheer the amount of 20% and 20% pounds of
unwashed wool. The length was 16 inch
Mrs. Robert McMillan of McKillop, has 4 young Hamburg
hen which layed an egg measuring 8" one way and 6% the
other.
A, few weeks ago, a number of the ladies of Duff's Church,
McKillop, waited on Rex. Mer. Thompson and presented him
with a set of silver mounted harness.
IVIAY 11,1900
While Mr. and Mrs. G. Wren of Chiselhurst were driving to
Hensall, the horse became frightened and the occupants were
thrown out. Mrs.Wren suffered a broken wrist and a severe
shaking up. The horse has since died.,
There are thirteen egg gatherers in McKillop. and seven of
these oblige by' delivering goods as well as buying eggs.
Cooper Bros. of Kippen make a big sale of Shropshire
sheep and lambs comprising 40 in • all; one pair of ewes
bringing the nice sum of $100.
Snow fell on the 3rd of May in Kippen.
John McNevin of Kippen was in Seaforth disposing of his
large stock of timber to the Bioadfoot and Box Co. ,
Messrs. Wm. Graham James Aikenhead and' Malcolm
McEwan , Brucefield, left with a large shipment of cattle for
the old country market. Messrs. John Murdock and Robert
Ross also made a shipment °flat cattle for the same market.
James Swim, Brucefield, shipped a carload of iron this
week.
John McDonald of Egmondville 'has hired with Henry
Calvert to work in the Brewery .
A telegram, was received in town announcing the death of
Dr. A. D. McDonald which took place in Detroit. He was
pastor of First Presbyterian Church for 21 years.
Mr. Alex Lowrie of town left' here for Sault Ste Marie
where he expects to get a job.
Work has already commenced at the new parochial
residence in, connection with St. james Church, Seaforth.
Russel Johnson of town left for London where' he has
secured a position with a large handwrite /store. -
MAY. is., 1925.
Ernest Adams and McCall have—treate-d-tiemselves"ie
imoi_new car. g e
Gathering nrfieltuilmel§the tiederof tifellay fat Manley, 4`,"
provide for another year's threshing. ' •
James Hart has completed the concrete foundation. of P.
Eckart's new residence in Dublin.
Miss Tillie Dundas of Chicago is spending some time with
',er parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jordan of Dublin have gone to Copper
Cliff where Mr,•Jor dan is manager of the bank in• that county.
Mrs. Elizabeth Snowdon, a pioneer resident of Stanley
Township, passed away at her home on the Sauble River,
having reached the age of nearly 90 years.
The first half holiday of the businesS places in Zurich was
observed on Wednesday afternoon.
The members of the Seaforth Duplicate Whist Club
Messrs. J.M,Best, Dr. F.J.Burrows, James Watson,
R.E.Bright, T.S.Smith, W.G.Willis, C.A.Uarber, and Con
Ament were entertained, at the home of D. Williams in
Mitchell.
The new tax for the Province of Ontario of three cents per
gallon of gas, became effective on Monday.
Jack Hinchley, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Ffinchley has
passed his final examination at Queen's University and
received his B.A. degree.
Oscar Neil of town has purchased a car.
MAY 19,1950
Seaforth Highlanders Band has changed the night for its
weekly concert from Sunday to Thursday night.E. H.Close,
who has been head maStet fix- many years, has consented to
carry on as hand mast er until the end of the year.
The Women's Hospital Aid to Scott Memorial Hospital has
donated a $900 McEachern delivery table. The presentation
was made to Miss Valerie Drope. Others shown in a picture
were Mrs. Frank Kling, Mis's Helen Smith Reg. N . and Lois
Hunter. ro
Miss Nora Hodings, secretary of the Ontario Teachers
Federation was here in this district dealing with matters
pertaining the profession.
A. W. Dick retired from the active sectetaryship of the
Huron Football Association in Walton Community Hall. He
has been an ardent worker for over 25 years.
On Wednesday the Chamber of Commerce completed a
A project which has been in progress since last fall. This was the'
erection of street signs on Goderich St. under the supervision
of Keith Sharp.
Miss Luella Burke of town is making alterations to the
r residence on Goderich St. which she purchased some time
ago.
Donald McKaig has purchased the house and lot owned by
the late Harry Martin.
A pleasant afternoon was spent at the home of Mrs.
T.W.McMillan .in honor of Mary Dorrance, bride of this
month. Lois Scott and Barbara and Jim Coleman presented
her with miscellaneous gifts. •
To the editor
Idea for a name
To the Editor:
While reading through the Huron
tExpositor of May 1st I noticed a suggestion
that a name might be chosen for the new
senior citizens apartment building.
If this idea is carried out, I would like to
submit "Centennial Haven" as a possible
name. I de know before "Hutonview" had
its official name many older folk hesitated
to go in there, when they thought of it as
'the "cild Mks Nome", Now they feel
quite differently' about The whole idea.
"Good Luck" senior citizens.
'Mrs. Edythe COietnatt
RAIL Seaforth,Ont.,
in the Fears Agort
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Let's have the election
A good example
Trustees in school
Seaforth students
invite public to
Centennial play
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new Essex
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