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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-02-16, Page 57 4 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR. February IS, 1094 Exoc sitor Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 TERRI-LYNN DALE - General Manager & Advertising Manager TOM WIWSCRAFT - Sates PAT, ARMES - Office Manager DIANNE McGRATH • Subscriptions TIM CUMMING - Editor DAVID SCOTT - Reporter UNDA PULLMAN - Typesetter BARB STOREY - Distribution A Burgoyne Community Newspoper eiA SUBSCRIPTION RATES: LOCAL -4.00 o year, in advance, plus 1.68 G.S.T. SENIORS - 21.00 o year, in advance, plus 1.47 G.S.T. Goderich, Stratford addresses: 24.00 o year, in advance, plus 7.28 postage, plus 2.19 G.S.T Out -Of -Area addresses: 24.00 a year, in advance, plus 11.44 postage plu2.48 G.S.T USA & Foreign: 24.00 a year in advance, plus $76.00 postage, G.S.T. exempISUSSCRJPTION RATES: Published weekly by S' nal -Star Publishing 01100 Main St., Seoforth. Publication moil registra- tion No. 0696 held of Seaforth, Ontario. Advertising is accepted on condition that in the event of o typographical error, the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item, together with o reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged but the balance of the ocherlisement will be paid for at the applicable rote. In the event of o typographical error, advertising goods or services ata wrong price, goods or services may not be sold. Advertising is merely on offer to sell and may be withdrawn of any time. The Huron Expositor is not responsible for the loss or damage of unsolicited manuscripts, photos or other materials used for reproduction purposes. Changes of address, orders for subscriptions and undeliverable copies ore to be sent to The Huron Expositor. Wednesday, February 16, 1994. Editorial and Business Offices - 100 Main Street, Seaforth (519) 527-0240 Fax (519) 527.2858 Moiling Address - P.O. Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1 WO Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Ontario Community Newspapers Association and the Ontario Press Council Stringer case must be applealed - fools in pools Seven years ago David Stringer took one small step for ignominy and one giant leap for lawyers everywhere. Stringer was the drunken Idiot who plummeted - deliberately - from a rooftop into three feet of water in an above ground swimming pool and broke his neck. Recently an Ontario jury awarded him $2 million in damages - money that is levied directly against the homeowners, Doug and Lisa Ashley, under the Occupier's Act of Ontario. Their Insurance covers about $500,000; the rest, presumably comes from bankrupting them and taking everything they have so Stringer, a self-inflicted quadriplegic can have some sort of life. Stringer's horrible fate is the stuff of nightmares; there is no doubt of that. Life in a wheelchair is not worth $2 million. But this award is impossible to countenance. _ We are not our brother's keeper to that extent. Our duty Is to warn people of danger; to attempt to persuade them to behave; if they then refuse, to leave them to their fate. The Ashleys held a drunken party at their Manitoulin Island home and allowed numerous guests to crawl out -on a ledge and dive into the pool. They are guilty of bad judgment. But is everyone In Ontario now to pay the price? The permutations of this decision are easy to compute and it all comes down to two issues - milllon5 of dollars in fees for lawyers and further erosion of individual responsibilities and rights. This decision must be appealed; it must be rejected. Goderlch Signal Star Letters to the Editor Fewer jobs if capital gains tax increases Dear Editor, Prime Minister Jean Chrtrtien seems to understand the economics of tobacco but not the economics of job. creation. He has decided to cut high tobacco taxes because they depress the legal sale of tobacco (and sus- tain a flourishing black market). In the case of tobacco, he understands that if you tax something, you get less of it. Astonishingly, however, he can't seem to make a similar connection between higher taxes on investment and job creation. If he did, he clear- ly would not be considering an increase of the capital gains tax. Capital gains are the rewards for making successful, risky invest- ments. Investments create jobs. The plain fact is that if Chr&icn increases the capital gains tax he will be increasing the tax on job creation. That means fewer jobs. We hope that by budget time, the prime minister makes the connec- tion between investment and jobs and doesn't hurt both through increasing the capital gains tax burden. David Somerville President The National Citizen's Coalition Seaforth celebrates Heritage Week Seaforth, a town with a rich architectural heritage, will again be honouring Heritage Week in 1994. The celebration of this arca's culture and history takes place from Feb. 21-27. Seaforth's Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Commit- tee (LACAC) will again _ be presenting its Designated Prop- erty Improvement Awards. Last year the awards were won by Robert and Carotin Shepherd for their home and Harvey Dale won for commercial property. During this year's awards presentation Paul and Joan Spittal will entertain with an enjoyable look at the restoration of their mid -1800's farmhouse near Egmondvilk. The event takes place on Thursday, Feb. 24 at Seaforth Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the Betty Cardno Heritage Resource Room. The theme for this year's Ontario Heritage Week celebra- tions is Ontario's, Heritage - More than meas the eye. According to public relations documents heritage presents tremendous opportunities in the areas of community growth and revitalization, economic develop- ment and tourism. A Opinion Fans feel pressure of Olympics too Congratulations to Lloyd and Isabelle for their bronze medal performance at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer. It was a great accomplishment that caps off an amazing skating career for the pair. We're all aware of the pres- sures of competition Lloyd and Isabelle have performed in and succeeded at throughout their career. But what about the pres- sure the fans go through watch- ing their favourite pairs skaters? Here's a play-by-play account of the Olympic figure skating pairs short program on Sunday afternoon from my living room: The chips are open, so is the beer. The TV tells me what I'm already feeling: "Everyone is anticipating this pairs technical program. There was some concern about the health of Brasseur and Eisler before they headed to this," said CTV commentator Rod Black, referring to a bruised rib Isabelle suffered in a training session in Quebec just a week before the pair flew to Norway. The first pairs skated - barely any marks above a 4.8. The judges were already being tough. Although the first two pairs skated almost flawless routines, this is a sport of politics - you have to pay your dues. Then "G and G" (Russian pair Ekaterina Gordeeva and Sergei Grinkov, 1988 Olympic gold medalists and former pros back to weasel some more limelight) make an appearance. But before we can watch them skate, we have to endure a video portrait of their lives. Another reason for their comeback was watching their fellow Russians Natalia Mishkutienok and Artur Dmitriev (who also turned pro) win the gold medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics (and get more applause and attention than G and G ever did). Then they skated. "Fall, fall, fall," I chanted but to no avail. G and G landed 5.8 marks for technical and 5,8, 5.9 marks for presentation. These were the guys to beat. "They're different than Lloyd and Isabelle," said the what's - her -name -commentator who was on with Brian Orser. "Everything is elegant and extremely subtle, very different from Isabelle and Lloyd and different from Dmitriev and Mishkutienok." Huh?? What's not elegant about Grain drying workshop in Clinton soon If you are planning a new grain drying and handling system, if you are expanding or modifying a sys- tem, or would like to understand better grain drying and handling principles, a workshop in Clinton is being held. On Friday, March 18 and Tues- day, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., this two day seminar will be held on grain storage, handling apd drying. Day one of the course will focus on grain aeration and drying principles and types of storage. Day two will share information on energy efficiency in drying, grain conditioning and fines, plus costs and benefits of on farm drying and storage. Cost of the course is $74. Registration is limited to 20 pro- ducers. To register contact the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food office in Clinton at 482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170. !_J [i 2S 1Y IE° S WOR D1ID by David Scott the way Lloyd and Isabelle skate? Canadian pair Kris and ICristofer had a great perform- ance and were in second after their skate (but ended up in 10th). The skating started about 2 p.m. and the commercials lasted for hours. Somewhere maybe in the second hour of skating and my second beer the 1992 OIym- pic champs (Mish. and Dmit.) made an appearance. They didn't fall. They took over second place with a per- formance that rivalled G and G's but was subject to Olympic judging. Did I mention that Lloyd and Isabelle were sched- uled to skate last? - just to add to our tension. Somewhere in all the skating excitement the camera catches Lloyd Eisler Sr. and Bev Eisler of Seaforth watching intently from the stands. One commenta- tor comments on Lloyd Sr.'s hat making regular appearances on ice surfaces after Lloyd skates. We're getting closer - CTV plays a video portrait of Isabelle Brasseur. We hear about what a sad year 1992 was for the skater - how her grandfather died, how Lloyd and Isabelle had to decide whether to continue skating, how Isabelle's father died. But the pair pulled it all together and fulfilled their wishes and her father's wishes by winning the World Championships in Prague in 1993. Isabelle says the only reason she cried on the medal podium at the World's was because her dad wasn't there to experience her win in person. In spirit he "Edit that CTV!" 1 yell at the TV. was there and also at the 1994 Olympics, she said. Their warmup was beginning. We were now into the third hour of skating and I was into my third beer. "This is a scary time for everyone," said what's -her -name. "Just a few more minutes...we've had a resurfacing on the ice and they're doing their warm-up." "It's a good time to get a feel for the ice," said Brian Orser. "They'll be looking into the audience as well, finding where their favourite people might be...getting a sense of the air, the tension in the building," said the co -host. (The tension in my living room, I answer). "The standings in the technical program now..." "They're all Russiansll," I interrupt. This is no fun. The - entire Russian team is hogging the top three positions. "Come on Canada - get up there!" I yell at the TV - but no response. Oh, they've spotted Lloyd Sr. and Bev again in the audience. "She pulled out all the stops to witness this wonderful event," said the commentator. "She's a very proud mom," said Orser. "Justifiably," answered his co- host. Lloyd and Isabelle finally take the ice. Deep breath., "They appear so relaxed," said Orser. Let the skating begin. The television speaks: "They're going to start off with one of their strongest elements - the double twist." ("Whoa, Holy smokes, see that?" I ask my wife, Kathleen. She saw it). "Excellent," says Orser. "Double axles...there you go." (Right onl) "They are ON,' he says...(applause, cheering from the TV)...(I'm clapping)..."This is the hardest side-by-side spin combination in the competi- tion,"...(clap..clap..clap. Their music has speeded up). "The Last element...back out- side death spiral." (Sounds dan- gerous)... `Wow, what a great moment for Lloyd apd Isabelle," says Brian Orser as our Cana- dian heros finish their short program. "There's something different about Lloyd and Isabelle," says the co -host whose name slips my mind. "They seem to have this great charisma between the two of them..they're sharing it with themselves, now they're sharing it with the audience...they seem so relaxed," said Orser. "It's her, it's Isabelle...it's like she's tak- ing charge of the team," said the co -host. They watch the replays: "He sets her down like she's some kind of piece of fragile china," quips the UFOH (Unidentified Female Olympic Host). We wait for the marks. Required elements...(Oh no..that looks like second or third-place marks. We've been ripped off!) The Great Britain judge - 5.5 What?? That was low. They're in third place after the technical program. Well, they broke that Russian stronghold but not the walls around the judges. "Even though they know they're third they feel very pleased with this evening's per- formance," said the UFOH. Rod Black comments: "I'd hate to be a judge for any before he talks to Lloyd and Isabelle. He corners the pair right after they've received their marks. He asks Isabelle about her ribs which she wasn't worried about. Then Rod Black asks Lloyd a question. "You said something to Isabelle before you went out and t skated. Can you tell us about it?" Lloyd answers: "We just winked at each other and Isabelle said 'No one's going to die tonight' and she said 'No matter how we skate, we'll still love each other tomotttow.' We're here, we skated fantastic and who gives a s**tl" said Lloyd. (Edit That CTVI I yell at the TV after laughing for a minute). You have to admire Lloyd's honesty and candour. The pair felt happy about their skate. `Going into the long (pro- gram) on Tuesday, we have nothing to lose. We skated a great short program.,.It's not about medals. We have a medal. We don't have to provc,anything to anybody. We came here -.to prove something to ourselves - that we can skate good. We're very happy with how we skated tonight," said Seaforth native Lloyd Eisler. "I know Canada is very proud," said CTV commentator Rod Black. He's right, we are. 9 U.S. balloon lands near Walton FROM THE PAGES OF THE HURON EXPOSITOR, FEBRUARY 16 1894 The Ontario Legislature was opened on Wednesday. There was a great crowd of people, but the proceedings were devoid of all the pomp so frequently seen elsewhere on such occasions. ••• It id always best to keep some old coin in the crib when the new coin is harvested. There are many kinds of livestock injured by eating new, soft corn. ••• FEBRUARY 1S 1918 The annual Spring Show of Stal- lions, Bulls, Cattle and Harness Horses, will be held at Hensall on Tuesday. April 9th, 1918. Particu- lars later. ••• Red Cross-- The Hills Orem Red Cross Society shipped thirty trench shirts and forty-two pairs of socks to headquarters at Mensall during the past week. In the Years Agoney Correct time is announced every even hour in the port of Lisbon by means of two lanterns placed on iron columns one hurnired feet high. The lanterns each have three faces measuring 6.5 feet by 8 feet. ••• FEBRUARY 18 1944 The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith Sr. was totally destroyed by fire about 10 a.m. Tuesday morn- ing. Mr. Smith had just left to go to a neighbours. When Mrs. Smith noticed smoke coming from the bedroom. Having no phone, she immediately went to Mr. Ben Keyes and phoned Bruceficld Fire Brigade, who were soon on the scene, but little could be dome, and very little was saved, but the Brig- ade helped to save adjoining build- ings. The origins of the tiro Is unknown. The loss to Mr. and Mrs Smith is heavy, as the insurance is small. Mr. and Mrs. Smith wish to thank all their neighbours and friends who gave their services and many dona- tions for which they are very grate- ful. The sympathy of the commun- ity goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Smith. FEBRUARY 20 1969 Robert McMichael, RR 1 Walton recently found the remains of a balloon dangling from a tree on his farm. The balloon carried a card ident- ifying it as an entry in the Olencoc Park Recreation District Ice Carni- val of 1967. That's Glencoe Illinois. The card identified the owner of the balloon as four-year-old Todd Lasatck of Northfield, Illinois, who h1 'Anlolid ON balloon tnohop ngballto Os.tray ni:, +pis tor n farthest distance. Mr. •14Michacl doesn't know how bind{ oho balloon may have boon In the tree but he mailed back the card. Tho youngster, now aged sloe, may still receive a prize. ••• Seaforth • firemen honoured two former members at their annual banquet at the-Seaforth Legion Hall Tuesday night. R.J. Boussey and John McCue were presented with desk sets for their service with the Seaforth department. Mr. Boussey has moved to Clinton while Mr. McCue is now living in Stratford. About 50 firemen and their wives were on hand for the banquet and a social hour which followed. Mayor Frank Sills expressed appreciation to the organization on behalf of the town and Robert Dinsmore spoke briefly as chairman of the protection to persons and property committee.