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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-04-06, Page 44—THE HURON EXPOSITOR, April 6, 1994 Expositor Huron • Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 TERRI-LYNN DALE - General Manager & Advertising Manager MARY MEILOR - Sales PAT ARMES - Office Manager DIANNE McGRATH - Subscriptions eNA TIM CUMMING Editor DAVID SCOTT • Reporter LINDA PULLMAN - Typesetter BARB STOREY - Distribution A Burgoyne Community Newspaper SUBSCRIPT K)N RATES: LOCAL - 24.00 a year, in odvance, plus 1.68 G.S.T. SENIORS - 21.00 a year, in advance, plus 1.47 G.S.T. Goderich, Stretford addresses: 24.00 a yeor, in odvonce, plus 7.28 postage, plus 2.19 G.S.T Out Of -Area addresses: 24.00 o year, in advance, plus 1 1.44 postage, plus 2.48 G.S.T USA & Foreign 24.00 a year in advance, plus 576.00 postage, G.S.T. exempISUBSCRIPTION RATES: Published weekly by Signal -Star Publishing at 100 Main St., Seaforth. Publication mail registra- tion No. 0696 held at 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 a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rote. In the event of a ilopographical error, advertising goods or services at o 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 Advertising is merely an offer to sell and may be withdrawn at any time.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 damage of unsolicited manuscripts, photos or other materials used for reproduction purposes. Changes of oddress, orders for subscriptions and undeliverable copies are to be sent to The Huron Expositor. Wednesday, April 6, 1994. Editorial and Business Offices - 100 Main Street, Seaforth Telephone (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 Ed itorial Farming is basis of economic infrastructure Not everyone in the Seaforth-Dublin-Watton area farms but for miles around every resident depends on farming. Downtown businesses couldn't survive without the support of farmers and those in agri-related businesses. Our entire infrastruc- ture...hospitals, schools and commerce, relies on the farmer. This is why it's so important that Seaforth promotes the importance of agriculture. One of the finest events to showcase farming, and explain it to children who grow up away from the farm, is through A Slice of Huron. For the second year in a row the Huron Agricultural Awareness Committee has chosen Seaforth as site of the huge agricultural awareness event. For four days the Seaforth Fairgrounds will be home to animals, implements and live displays of how farming worfos. Hundreds of grade four -five children will —flock to Seaforth to learn about how their food -arrives on the table. On Thursday, April 14 families will be able to view the Slice of Huron exhibits for the price of a donation to the Huron food bank. The agricultural awareness committee should be congratu- lated for again bringing this eye-opening event to Seaforth. The town of Seaforth benefits but more than that the entire area economy benefits by informing young people about agriculture's importance. -(TBC). ` Letters to the Editor Legion commended for hosting public speaking The following letter was sent to Branch 156, Royal Canadian Legion, Seaforth. Dear Legion Members, We would like to thank you for the kindness and support that you showed to our child, and indeed all the children, during the public speaking contest. You are to be commended for sponsoring an event such as this. Over the years there are people that have developed the attitude that the Legion is just a place for old people to go and guzzle their troubles away. But that attitude couldn't be further from the truth. As we looked at the age of your members and took time to reflect during the ceremonial opening and closing, we thank God that your members have kept our country safe. That our only worry that day was what party dress our daughter should wear to the speeches. With- out you, and the men like you who gave their lives, would it really matter? The children that went to the legion worked very hard to get there. But your members worked equally as hard. Our daughter was fortunate enough to win fust in her story telling at the Clinton Legion, enabling her to go on to Seaforth. She placed third in Seaforth. The cash prizes were certainly more than generous. And we will frame and treasure her certificate as an honourable achievement. But the experience she gained is priceless. Again, we thank you and com- mend you on a job well done. And we recognize that long after your days of active duty are over, you are still faithfully serving in our community. Respectfully, Rob and Diane Proper Vanastra, Ontario Transfers remain the same By Paul Klopp, MPP Huron The Minister of Finance announced that transfer payments to municipalities, and hospitals will remain at the same level as last year. One of the key messages which was repeated at the pre budget consultations held in Goderich and Clinton was that hospitals could not get by on anything less than the amount they received in 1993. The message was the same from the municipalities, even though many of the townships are in better financial shape. By freezing the level of transfers many of the towns and villages will bo able to proceed with the infrastruc- ture program. and school boards have one source of revenue which is the property tax. They rely on the provincial contribution which allows them to provide a level of service which is fairly uniform throughout the province. The government's big problems has been that the recession has dropped tax revenues drastically. This is coupled with the federal government's refusal to treat Ontario the same way it treats other provinces. Quebec gets 50 cents for every dollar spent on social assist- ance from Ottawa. Ontario gets less than 30 cents for every dollar. Ontario has not passed the increased cost of Social Assistance onto to the municipalities. The municipal share has remained and will remain at 20 per cent of the general social assistance costs. By releasing the level of pay- ments now the municipalities and boards will be able to finalize their budgets, Ontario and the federal government operate on a fiscal year which is April to April. The municipalities operate on a calendar ycar budget. The difference has not beer► a problem which revenues were running at record levels. Now that everyone is operating under budget constraints the decisions made by one government level impacts more severely on the other levels of government. The announcement of the grant freeze was made this week. it was done prior to the Ontario budget. This was to reassure the hospitals and municipalities that the government will to honour its pledge not to lower the level of transfer pay- ments. , Opinion Bylaws you didn't know existed I've compiled a list of little- known Seaforth bylaws, things that have been on record for years but not publicly broadcast by the town. Secret Seaforth Bylaws • When stopping at a conveni- ence store for a short visit you must leave your unlocked car running on the street or parking lot outside. • All vehicles in Seaforth must be adjusted to coast at 20 km/hr when travelling down Main St. • When turning, never use a turn signal or indicator light. • When driving straight with no intention of turning, it's fine to leave your signal light on for a few miles. • You must check your post office box one or more times a day even when you're not expecting any bills or letters. • You or your family must own either a pick-up truck or a mini -van. Or at least know someone who does. • You must say hello to at least one person per block when walking anywhere in town. • You must wave or nod at someone in another car if you are driving more than a block. • Each resident of town must know the name of at least one famous person from Seaforth. • At some point in their lives IOAVIE°S WOIT,J by David Scott all residents of Seaforth have to say something bad about an opposing team from another town at a sporting event (even if it's said under your breath). • If you don't buy a Nevada ticket, 6/49, Pro -Line, Wintario or any other lottery or scratch 'n' win ticket on a semi -regular basis, you must live with some- one who does. • When visiting the liquor store, you must greet one or more of the employees by their first name. • If you don't mention the weather in a least one conversa- tion during the day, then Au're probably not from Seaforth or maybe not even human.• • Everyone must make at least one joke about the Huron Expo- sitor - (We've heard them all). *•* Rebels Without a Clue It's easy to understand wanting to get out and enjoy the random warm days we're experiencing now. But over the past week I've witnessed a few acts of rebels without a clue - young people out having fun but endan- gering their own lives and poss- ibly others at the same time. During a weeknight Iasi week shortly after 8 p.m., a group of about ten 12- or 13 -year-olds. were roller-blading in the dark down the middle of the highway. None of them were wearing any light or reflective clothing and none were wearing helmets. I was driving east on Goderich St. near the Presbyterian Church. It was only when I was about 60 feet. away that I spotted the group moving toward me. Only their silhouettes were visible. They all moved over to the other side of the road except for one girl lingering behind who pre- cariously skated right down the yellow line. I was praying she didn't fall as I passed her on one side at the same time another car passed her heading west. Next time try a quiet side street, maybe a little protective gear and some common sense. Otherwise you're just an unseen target for cars and trucks. Speaking of targets...to one of the young guys in the car stopped near Hart Ford at High- way 8 last Thursday around noon:. Your beer bottle missed the stop sign you were aiming at. If you have to drink in the middle of the day or the middle of the night - don't drink in a motor vehicle. You can drink inside or outside or upsidedown but don't drink and drive. Walk, take the taxi, ask a sober friend to drive or just stay put. How many times do you have to hear that message before it sinks in? There's a sense of invincibility and immortality when you're young - a feeling that nothing can touch you and you might even cheat death itself. But life is a one-way ticket. Sorry, there's no return trip. (Unless of course you believe in reincarna- tion - but you then you might come back as a pigeon and just try drinking beer with a beak). Shelburne 40th reunion planned Dear Editor, Shelburne High School Re -Union 1954-19941 To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Centre Dufferin District High School in Shelburne, Ontario, an open house will be conducted on the weekend of June 4 and 5, 1994. There will also be several other functions taking place over the course of the weekend, including both a dance and barbecue. The reunion committee invites anyone who attended or taught at C.D.D.H.S. over the past 40 years to come and help celebrate this special event. This will be an opportunity to renew old friendships and reminisce with former class mates and staff. For further information and tickets for this event, please contact: C.D.D.H.S. 40th Reunion, P.O. Box 1110, Shelburne, Ontario LON ISO or Phone 519-925-5560 or Fax 519- 925-3553. See you there! Explosion blows out store windows FROM THE PAGES OF THE HURON EXPOSITOR, APRIL 13, 1894 Walton has now a veterinary sur- geon in the person of Mr. Ball. ••• The citizens of Seaforth were aroused at 5 o'clock by the fire alarm when it was found that Mr. Geo. Smithers' store was a mass of flames, an explosion having occurred which had blown out the windows and scattered goods over the street. ««• Henry Hart who has been living in the residence connected with the carriage shop at Winthrop has moved to the 7th concession and has engaged for this year with Robert Campbell. «•* Mr. J. Zuefle, Hensall's new and enterprising shoemaker, has recently purchased from Messrs. James and William Bonthron, their lots on the South side of Richmond Street, Moir's Survey, and intends erecting a neat dwelling on the same. «•* Mr. Duncan McDonald, who resides on the London Road, a short distance north of this village is, probably, one of the smartest men for his years, that can be found in the county. ««• Mr. A. G. Calder, of Winthrop, and Mr. W. A. Edgar, of Brussels, recently passed the full course examination at the Dairy School of the Ontario Agricultural College. ••* Mr. Frank Scott, of Bluevalc, nephew of Dr. Scott of Scaforth, secured a scholarship at Trinity Medical School in Toronto at the recent first year's examination, being third on the honour list. *•• The fire of Sunday morning last was the first test the Automatic Telephone had as a fire alarm, and it filled the bill. The alarm was given at the Queen's Hotel, which was promptly answered at the Waterworks, and the engineer had 80 pounds of pressure on the water mains before the fire whistle at J In the Years Agone Broadfoot and Box's factory first sounded. APRIL 11, 1919 Wm. Dorsey of Dublin has pur- chased the fifty acre farm known as the Hastings property. west of Dublin, the price being in the neighbourhood of $3,000. «•• A well -attended meeting of the Chisclhurst beef ring was held at the home of J. Fitzgerald when it was decided to kill the first beef on the 18th of April when James Rivers will be the butcher. sec Col. Wilson and Mrs. Wilson left for New York where they will make their future home. Col. Wilson was one of Seaforth's oldest and most popular businessmen, having carried on a drug store for many years, until at the requcseof the Dominion Minister of Militia, he organized the 33rd Battalion which he later took overseas. ••• Neil Klein of St. Columban is going to raise his barn while Dan Cronin is going to build a fine brick house. • e • The Molson's Bank at Bruccfteld is enlarging the bank premises leased from John Walker, their increasing business needing more room. ••• A banquet was given to the returned heroes of Bruceficld when a number of them were present: Pte. James Collins, Ptcs. Malcolm and Fred Fraser, Pte. John Nesbitt, Sgt. Lcily, Ptes. Duncan and John Aikenhead. Among those taking part in the program were Miss Norman, London, Laura Swan, Ina Scott, Mrs. Irene Snider and addresses by Thos. C. Fraser, Alex Mustard and James McDermid. Rev. W. D. McIntosh was chair- man. • • • A branch of the Great War veteran's association was organized in the town hall. The following officers were appointed: President, Major R. S. Hays; vice-president, Sgt. John H. Best; secretary, Pte. Raymond Carpenter; financial sec- retary, Howard Hays; treasurer, Robert Smith. APRiL 14, 1944 Burton O. Muir was in Toronto this week attending the 38th Battalion reunion of the 1914-1918 war. • *« Squadron Leader Robert Morrison Aldwinkle of Varna was one of a number from Eastern Air Command who were awarded honours at an invcstation held at Government House, Halifax. ••« Mrs. McKenzie of Bayfield fell and broke a bone in her leg and was taken to Clinton hospital. • *• Capt. W. G. White, spoke of by Major Bert S. Wemp, D.E.C., Toronto Telegram war correspon- dent at the Italian front, is a well- known Seaforth Old Boy and a son of Mrs. M. White of this town. *•• Gordon C. Rennie, of Sundridge, eldest son of Mrs. and Mrs. M. R. Rennie, of Scaforth, was among the graduates at Malton Training Centre on Wednesday, April 5th when he graduated as a navigator, receiving his wings and was commissioned as Pilot Officer. Pilot Officer Rennie joined the R.C.A.F. in July, 1943 and has completed his course in less than a year. He will later take a com- mando course on the Eastern coast. . APRIL 10, 1969 Kenneth E. Keating has been promoted to regional claim manager of the Hartford Insurance Company and will be based in the Baltimore regional office of the company. A native of Seaforth and son of Mrs. Keating and the late J. E. Keating he was graduated from Seaforth Collegiate Institute and Osgoodc Hall Law School of Toronto. He is a member of the Ontario Bar. He served with the RCAF during World War II. **« Jayne Cardno sponsored a draw on a banana cake recently and raised $10.10 for Bunny Bundle which she presented on the CFPL Bunny Bundle program. The cake was won by Mrs. W. Broadfoot. ••• The Scaforth Junior Farmers met Tuesday, April 1st at the Seaforth District High School. It was a joint meeting when Wm. Patterson showed slides of West Africa. He had served there with the Cross Roads in the summer of 1965 for two months. ••• A pot luck supper preceded the April meeting of St. James CWL. Mrs. John Flannery introduced the guest speaker, Miss Belle Campbell, who spoke on the history of St. James and Seaforth. Every daffodil sold in school Cancer campaign Dear Editor, I'm pleased to tell you and the powle of Seaforth that with the blessing of good weather, Jane Walsh and her Grade 10 Keyboard Class from S.D.H.S. sold every daffodil for the cancer campaign, raising $1,717. "Daffodils do make a difference." The Cancer Society is grateful to Jane and her class; Harold Turnbull, our delivery man and the people who purchased the daffodils. We'll hope the April 18 door to door blitz is as successful. Thank you all Jean Ross Seaforth Cancer Society