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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-09-02, Page 8Page 6 - Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, September 2, 2009 v www.goderichsignalstar.com Proprietor and published by Bowes Publishers, PO. Box 220, 120 Huckins Street, Goderich, Ontario N7A 4B6 EDITORIAL Tragic death affects a family, workplace and a community By all personal accounts and testimonials, Murray Nesbitt was a man who was unfailingly devoted .to his family, loyal to commu- nity life and local government in the Blyth area and to his employ- er, Sifto Salt. He was a dedicated_ politician in a northern rural area of Huron County and served constituents on many local councils and boards. His community -minded spirit .lead to participation on area ser- vice clubs and various organizations. In an unfortunate industrial accident last week, Nesbitt lost his lifewhile working at the Sifto Salt Mine. A dedicated employee with over 29 years of service, Nesbitt was working on the surface in dome Number One just before midnight Tuesday night, when he experienced a breakdown and stepped out of his machine to investigate. He became trapped and was rushed to Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Goderich where he later died of his injuries. The unfortunate and tragic accident serves to illustrate that work in a mining town is never without its risks and inherent dangers. Certainly workers and their families are painfully aware of those dangers and risks each and every day that a miner reports for duty. They live with the nagging fear of the dangers of underground work. They can never be certain that the shift will be an uneventful one and return their loved ones to the safety of home. Employers, employees, unions and government have worked diligently over the years to ensure that the safest measures are implemented on the job site so that employees are protected against all industrial hazards and that reasonable means are taken to ensure that safe policies and procedures are in place and work- ing. Sometimes, the most concerted and diligent planning efforts or the most enhanced training programs cannot account for the unknown or the unexpected situations and conditions that arise at the workplace. The company and its employees are incredibly dedicated to safety, Lionel Carter, President of Local 16-0 of the Communication, Energy and Paperworker's Union said, which makes the incident all the more "unbelievable" and difficult to accept. The loss of life in a workplace accident will be difficult for the family, the company and its management and especially the col- leagues of Nesbitt who continue to work at the mine each day. He will always to be in their thoughts. The tragic death affects a family, a workplace and a community. And we all mourn the life and death of Murray Nesbitt. D.S. The Goderich Signal-Staz published every Wednesday at Goderich. Ontario is one of The Signal -Star Publishing Group of Community Newspapers, a division of Bowes Publishers. The Goderich Signal Star shall not be liable for failure to publish an ad for typographical errors in publication except to the extent of the cost of that portion of the ad in which the error occurred. The Goderich Signal -Star reserves the right to reject or edit any advertisement. The Goderich Signal -Star is a proua member of the Canadian Community Newspapers Association (CCNA) and The Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA). OWN* NAM Editorial Deadlines... All Advertising Deadli Entertainment, Births, In Memoriams... Classifieds... Display Advertising... Telephone Fax.... Publisher... Reporters... Theft doesn't equal young people To the Eliior, Letters We are writing this letter in regards to the "Thieves make off with Passport" letter (Signal Star, August 26, 2009). We would first off like to say, we are sorry that someone has stolen your passport and other items. In our opinion when you leave a vehicle unlocked you are automatically set- ting yourself up for a theft. No, we do not support break and enters into vehicles, or any other place, but we all know it happens. With all the notices in newspapers, online, and in pamphlets we would hope that you would have the smarts to lock your vehicle when it is not in use. Second of all what gives you the right to assume this was the doings of children or teenagers? Which is what we are inter- preting you meant by "disrespectful little knuckle heads," and referring to finding it in some "kids bedroom." •Friday at 2 pm nes... Deaths, • Friday at 2 pm 519-524-2614 519-524-5145 Dave Sykes Dominique Milburn Gerard Creces Denny Scott opinion Crime happens all around the world, by all types of people, any age, smokers or non, meth addicts or not. In our personal opinion, attacking young kids/teenagers in a derogatory way is not the best or most effective way to get your items returned. We do hope that you get your passport and other items back, but we also hope that you have learned a valuable lesson, lock up your valuables. Government officials warn citizens about keep- ing their passports in safe places, (a vehicle is not a safe place to leave a passport) and police also warn about locking your vehicle. Thank you, Chelsea Wilkinson and Katie Schoemaker Classifieds & Subscription... Accounting... o' ^ Manager... Display Sales... Advertising Manager... 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