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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-03-09, Page 44 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR. March 9, 1994 E Huron sitor Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 TERRI-LYNN DALE • General Manager & Advertising Manager TOM WIWSCRAFT - Soles PAT ARMES - Office Manager DIANNE McGRATH • Subscriptions TIM CUMMING - Ector DAVID SCOTT - Reporter LINDA PULLMAN - Typesetter BARB STOREY - Distribution A 6urgoyne Community Newspaper eNA SUBSCRIPTION RATES: LOCAL - 24.00 o yeor, 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 odvance, plus 7.28 postage, plus 2.19 G.S.T Out -Of -Area oddresses: 24.00 a year, in advance, plus 11.44 postage, plus 2.48 G.S.T USA & Foreign: 24.00 a year in odvonce, plus S76.00 postage, G.S.T. exensptSUBSCRIPTiON RATES: Published weekly by Signal -Star Publishing at 100 Main St., Seaforth. Publication moil registra- tion No. 0696 held of Seaforth, Ontario. Advertising is occepted on condition that in the event of o typographical error, the a vertising space occupied by the erroneous Stam, together with a reasonob1e allowance for signature, will not be charged but the balance of the odvertisement will be paid for at the opplicable rote. In the event of o §typographical error, advertising goods or services at a wrong price, goods or services may not be sold. Advertising is merely an offer to sell and may be withdrawn at any time. The Huron Expositor is not responsible for the loss or domoge of unsolicited manuscripts, photos or other materials used for reproduction purposes. Changes of oddress, orders for subscriptions and undeliverable copies ore to be sent to The Huron Expositor. Wednesday, March 9, 1994. Editorial and Busineu Offices - 100 Main Street, Seaforth I (519) 527-0240 Fax (519) 527-2858 Mai ing Address - P.O. Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1 WO Member of the Canadian Community Newspoper Association, Ontario Community Newspapers Association and the Ontario Press Council Youth work important There has never been a time, perhaps, when helping youth has been more important than today. Young people are looking for direction, frightened about their future and in need of worthwhile activities. In a period of high unemployment, ominous debts and economic uncertainty it's encouraging to see that some adults are accepting the responsibility of looking after the Interests of youth. On Saturday a group of Dublin people carved for itself an Important role, that of serving youth and the community. The new Dublin District Optimist Club, said its new president Hilda Crocker, Is a 'good way of bringing the community together as a team, to help our younger generation have a brighter future." There will be challenges for this new club as it works to keep and gain mem- bers and futfil the ambitious mandate it has set out for itself. How well it can meet its goals only time can tell. it won't be easy for this small group of residents but many great projects have had small beginnings. The club's goals are worth- while and the crowd of about 150 which attended Saturday's Charter Night showed that there are others who agree. The club is wished the best of luck and success In providing youth with the support they need so badly. (TBC). Letters to the Editor Hibbert history book deadline approaches Dear Editor, On behalf of the Hibbert History Committee, may I, also, thank you for allowing us the space in your paper. March is here and the deadline of the 31st isn't far away. People have been busy or are busy doing their history kits. Hope everyone is co- operative keeping in touch with your local coordinator. I have had a report of some bundles being com- pleted. We encourage you to put any history you can thank of in your kits, including pictures. The pictures must be original or professionally reproduced with a glossy finish. (Newspaper pictures or copied pictures are not suitable.) Don't be discouraged if the editor doesn't put all your submitted infor- mation in the book. All written information and copies of pictures of interest will be put in the archives. This history can be searched out in years to come. With the co-operation of every- one, this Hibbert History Book is sure to be a success. Thanks again. Sincerely, Marjorie Moore RR 2 Dublin, Ont. Co-ordinator. Seaforth Lions Club kicks off Easter Seals campaign Dear Editor, The annual Easter Seal Campaign, to "kick-off' Wednesday, March 9, 1994. Last year the people of the town of Seaforth and surrounding area donated over $4,700 in response to the direct-mail campaign. We were able to help children and their families in this commun- ity, as well as support Easter Seal services elsewhere in the province. The Scaforth Lions are proud to help these youngsters - we know just how much Easter Seal kids benefit from the support this cam - receives. The coverage and determination of children with physical disabilities is an inspiration. All they need is more understanding and support to progress in life. I know all the people in the area will continue to show they care. By backing these young people through Easter Seals, donors really do make someone else's life better. Tom Kale Easter Seal Campaign Chairman School student proud of Canada's Olympic athletes Dear Editor, I feel really really glad that Lloyd and Isabelle got bronze. I am really happy for Jean -Luc Brassard. He got Gold. I will remember that hockey game, Canadians vs. Sweden. They should have won gold. Myriam Bedard is the best in the world in Biathlon. Elvis did • good, really, really well in singles men figure skating. Elvis should have got gold. From Amanda Pullman Huron Centennial School Grade 4/5 Mrs. Kipfcr's Opinion Canada says goodbye Like every other newspaper hack trying to honour John Candy I was going to start this column with a clichd about the actor's legendary size. If we are to talk about size we can talk about how small it is for Canadians to remember a man like John Candy because of his physical stature. We can talk about how his 300 -plus weight was such a puny part of his awesome talent. John Candy never became one of the world's finest comic actors by his large physical presence but because he had a gift which came from the inside. He had a talent which shone brightly whether as sidekick to Tom Hanks or Steve Martin, as leading man in comedy or drama or as a comic visionary on the Second City Television Network. In Planes, Trains and Automo- biles director John Hughes teamed Candy and fellow comic genius Steve Martin. Candy's performance was so memorable not only because of the sight gags and physical humour, which he did so well, but 1IIIAVi(-fl� D QV Tim Cumming because he could make the audi- ence sympathise with his charac- ter. Candy's portrayal could have made a loud -mouthed shower ring salesman seem like a ridicu- lous buffoon. Instead, we saw life through his eyes. We shared the anguish he felt in coping with the loss of his wife. Few films carried the power found in Candy's performance when he defends himself after a bitter attack from his sarcastic hotel room -mate, played by Steve Martin. Candy could make us laugh and cry in the same scene. I was profoundly affected by one of John Candy's earliest roles in a B -grade Canadian flick called The Clown Murders. The Second City alumnus was no two-dimensional cartoon in the o Uncle Buck (Photo of John Candy, in Uncle Buck, copyright 1989 Universal City Studios Inc.). film. He demonstrated a sweep- ing talent for serious drama as he portrayed a tragically -shy man verbally (and physically) abused by his friends. Too often movie producers cast the Canadian comic as a great big ham -bone, playipg second fiddle to Bill Murray -or Chevy Chase. His best roles, however, were a combination of humour and pathos. He gave a moving performance opposite Maureen O'Hara in Only the Lonely. The late John Candy had more than his fair share of duds dur- ing a twenty-year film -making career. For every film like Spaceballs, however, there was a classic like Splash or Uncle Buck. It was a testament to his talent that no matter how many bad movies he made movie- goers continued to flock to the theatre to see him at work. John Candy's life was just beginning to take off in new directions. He was the last of three prominent celebrities to have a stake in the Toronto Argonauts football team. He was set to start a Canadian cable comedy network and ready to embark on a directing career. His death is a blow to Canada, to the motion picture industry and, undoubtedly, to his friends and family. Our sympathy goes out to his wife and two children. Goodbye, Uncle Buck. We have tears today but the -laughter; you gave us will last forever. Letters Hibbert looks for history accounts Dear Editor, Further to my letter as appeared in the March 2 paper I am now receiving welcoming accounts of your beginning years in Hibbert from All New Canadians who first settled in the township. Feel free -to jot down your infor- mation and send it to me or contact me. Pictures are welcomed and these would, of course be returned to you. Remember, the deadline is the end of March. Hoping to hear from you. Yours trulyti Jo Van Loon RR 2 Dublin Ta /r MAN. 5M'K. ACTA . Legion hosts zone contest Last Saturday the Seaforth Legion Branch 156 hosted the Zone C-1 Public Speaking contest. This event was opened with the carrying on of the flags by the Seaforth Colour Party under Act. Sgt -at -arms Gordon De Jong. Zone Commander John McDonald, Goderich, con- ducted the opening ceremonies. President Branch 156 Errol Skillender welcomed everyone to the Branch. Zone Youth Education chairman Len Stilling was in charge of the contest with help from Charles Perkins, Branch 156 Youth Education chairman and members from the Zone. In the morning the seniors spoke with a very high calibre of speeches. In the afternoon the juniors competed included in this was the storytelling which is grade 1-3. All the children did exceptionally well as did all con- testants. The first place winners will advance to the District contest to be held in Elmira in April. We wish to thank the judges both moming and afternoon for a very difficult job well done. To all the Legion mem- bers who helped in anyway to make this event the success it was and Penny Lansink, Ladies' Auxiliary, for serving the coffee, tea, etc. and last by no means (east to the par- ents and families and the schools for their help. Everyone of the contestants Was a winner at their school local Legion. Just by enter- ing these competitions you are all winners. J Seaforth Legion 1 by Barbara Scott On Sunday afternoon ten mem- bers of Branch 156 attended the Zone C-1 convention in Blyth. All 13 Branches were in attendance. There was a lot of interesting infor- mation available including informa- tion on benefits available to Vet- erans regardless of whether they belong to a Veteran's organization. Brochures are available at the Branch or from Cleave Coombs. These applications are not pro- cessed locally and everything is held in strictness confidence. There are some very important issues for the Legion coming up at the Dominion Convention in June. These will be discussed at the next General meeting. Legion members are urged to attend so that delegates to the convention will know of members wishes on these issues. Branch 156 received an award for 80 per cent early -birds and Mem- bership chairman Al Nicholson received a Membership Achieve- ment Award. Tickets are now on sale at the Branch for the Annual Duck Race proceeds for Equipment and renova- tions. 'At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remem- ber them.' 'Coping with loss' topic of local church presentation The film series on 'Coping' with family therapist Clayton Barbeau continues at the St. James School library on March 15 and March 22. The Presentation 'Coping with loss' will be held on Tuesday, March 15 at 8 p.m. Everyone faces loss of some kind throughout their lives. In this session, Mr. Barbeau discusses loss, the stages we grow through over and over as we learn to accept losses. We hear about Clayton's personal experiences with loss, which helps us become in touch with our own. What are some of the losses you have experienced in your own life? 'Coping with feelings' will be held on Tuesday, March 22 at 8 p.m. In this session, Mr. Barbeau leads us in reflecting on various human emotions, their source in our past, and how to be more in charge of our responses to our feelings. No feelings are bad in themselves. Sometimes our actions as a result of those feelings could have been better. Being able to recognize the sources of our feelings sometimes can help us to choose more appro- priate, life-giving responses to them. What is a dominant feeling in your life today? Do you know why? Church stories are funny I was looking through Randy's library looking for books of humor when I came upon this one called: 'More funny things on the way to Church'. You've heard of Hockey bloopers and other sport bloopers, now you'll read about Church bloopers. Next week I will phone around to see if some of our local ministers have had any such experi- ences. Messy Minister...it happened when my father-in-law was a pastor in Woodward, I11. While out visit- ing members, he stopped near noon at a farm. The farmer's wife, of Walton by Patty Banks 887-68(x() course, invited him to stay for lunch. Seated at the table, my father-in- law noticed he was the only one with a napkin. Half in jest he asked the farmer's wife, "How come I have a napkin but your husband doesn't?" "Oh," she replied quite seriously, "he doesn't slobber." The Rev. Eugene Smith (California). Seven-year-old 'lad breaks his leg FROM THE PAGES OF THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MARCH 9, 1894 Mr. Charles Jefferson had a serious accident on Sunday of last week, by falling into the cellar of the house. He escaped with a few bruises. ••• The bee works harder than most people would believe. There are about sixty flower tubes in every head of clover, and only a tiny morsel of honey in each. in order to get sugar enough for a load the bee must visit about six thousand different flowers, and each bee makes, on an average, twenty trips a day. ••• Mr. Sharp's little boy, aged about seven years, met with a bad accident on Sabbath of last In the Years Agone week. While playing about the house he fell and broke his leg above the knee. The little fellow is doing as well as can be expected. MARCH 8, 1918 The managing board of St. Andrew's church, held a wood bee in the bush of Mr. Robert Dalrymple in Tuckersmith on Tuesday. When a goodly number of strong-armed workers were on hand with saws and axes and a good many cords of wood were piled up. ••• The past week or so has been fairly favourable for sugar mak- ing, and some has been made in this section, but it is rather early. • • • Successful Sale.-- Mr. W. M. Doig had a very successful sale on Friday last. of registered purebred stock, all of which realized good prices. MARCH 10, 1944 Cpl. N. M. McQuaid, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McQuaid, McKillop, has been posthumous- ly awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the Italian cam- paign. ••« The auxiliary of Cromarty W.M.S. and Ladies' Aid held their monthly meetings on Tues- day afternoon in the Sunday School room of the church. ••• More than 27,000,000 articles of supplies have been shipped overseas by the Canadian Red Cross for members of the armed services and suffering civilians. MARCH 13, 1969 Seaforth Junior Farmers lead among Huron Clubs in the points contest with 1261 points, it was revealed at a recent meeting of the Huron County Junior Farmers in Clinton. ••• The local council of the Cath- olic Women's League was held in the parish hall with the presi- dent, Mrs. Frank Ryan, Presid- ing. The minutes were read by the secretary, Mrs. T. Murray and the correspondence by Mrs. Alfred Malone. t4,