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The Huron Expositor, 1994-11-23, Page 44 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Novombor 23, 1904 Huron i„,E sitor Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 TERRI-LYNN DALE - General Manager & Advertising Manager MARY MELLOR - Sales PAT ARMES - Office Manager DIANNE McGRATH - Subscriptions TIM CUMMING - Editor GREGOR CAMPBELL - Reporter IJNDA PULIMAN • Typesetter BARB STOREY - Distribution A Burgoyne Community Newspaper SUBSCRIPTION RATES: LOCAL - 28.00 o year, in advance, plus 1.96 G.S.T. SENIORS 25.00 o year, in advance, plus 1.75 G.S.T. Goderich, Stratford addresses: 28.00 a year, in odvonce, plus 7.28 postage, plus 2.47 G.S.T Out -Of -Area addresses: 28.00 a year, in odvance, plus 11.44 postage, plus 2.76 G.S.T USA & Foreign: 28.00 a year in advance, plus $76.00 postage, G.S.T. exempt SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Published weekly by Signal -Star Publishing at 100 Main St., Seoforth. Publication moil registra- tion No. 0696 held at Seoforth, Ontario. 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Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1 WO Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Ontario Community Newspapers Association and the Ontario Press Council J Opinion Royal Winter Fair still biggest, best In the corridors between the swine pens small boys play hockey with show canes...using the cane to hit a grooming brush down the cement floors. I won- der if Wendel Clark got his start this way? Other people battle with pigs who are trying to walk away from the direction of the swine show in progress. Thousands of spectators walk through the halls of Exhibition Place in Toronto. One little girl from Mississauga feeds hay to a cow. Pat Hallahan, of the Blyth area, grooms his cow in prepara- tion for the President's Cup showmanship competition. Beside the cows are the narrow aisles where dairy and beef producers sleep overnight next to their prize cattle. Some farmers sit on a bale of hay sipping a beer. A large crowd fills the abun- dant seating of the show ring and cheers rise through the air! There is an aura of excitement which is almost palpable. This is not a rock concert...but it could be. In fact, it's a cattle show at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. A judge announces BY TIM CUMMING his winning cattlebeast (in French and English) and the crowd roars with approval. Watching from the sidelines are cattle buyers from Brazil and Society Dames dressed in their finest show-off clothes. For the agricultural community the Royal (given its name by His Majesty, King George V) is the showpiece of farming...akin to a title match in boxing. More than 300,000 people were expected to visit the Royal as spectators or exhibitors and F�s/�dae�c Christmas time to give In Huron County some kind souls have remembered that Christmas is a time of giving as much as receiving. The name 'Christmas Bureau' may sound like a department in Santa's workshop...and in a way it is. The Huron County Christmas Bureau has for decades tried to make sure Christmas comes to every home, not just the homes of the well-to-do. The work of this worthwhile group is made possible with the donations of gifts, clothing and food vouchers by the residents of Huron County. If you can make a donation to this cause, or if you know someone in need of its services, please take action now. Another group which is bringing Christmas to everyone is the Seaforth District Lions Club and the many volunteers who are making Christmas 1924 come alive at the Santa Claus Parade in Seaforth on Friday night. For 20 years volunteers have spread Christmas Cheer during the popular parade. Christmas is not always a time of great joy for, everyone...such as those who have suffered Iosseg orwho Are shut-in. But thanks should be extended to those who trying to make Christmas a little brighter. Merry Christmas to you, and may you help make Christmas brighter for someone else. - (TBC). Letters to the Editor Local boys are praised Dear Editor, Of all the negative that is being said of teenagers, let me relate a positive. Two weeks ago a pair of boys were playing around, and one accidentally fell against the store window, breaking it. Fortunately there were no serious injuries. They called the police to tell them what had occurred. Both boys offered to make restitution and 1 received an apology from each, for the incon- viencel They could have walked away, their choice was to take responsibility for their actions. I'd like to thank the boys for their honesty and respect their parents for instilling this trait in them. Thank you, Elsie Willems All Styles II Seaforth Thanks for poppy support Dear Editor, I wish to express on behalf of the members of Seaforth Branch 156, Royal Canadian Legion, sincere thanks to the people of Seaforth and arca for their help and co-operation during the 1994 Poppy Drive. As a result of their generous contribu- tions, the net results of the drive show a much appreciated increase over most previous years. The Legion also appreciates and thanks the merchants who co-oper- ated in allowing poppy collection boxes in their stores and all those individuals, groups who contributed wreaths and who took part in the memorial service on Remembrance day. It was greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Errol Skillendcr Br. 156 Poppy Chairman Navy decision congratulated Dear Editor, Hip, Hip, Hooray for the Navy. They have finally realized their zero tolerance policy is ineffective and have initiated steps to protect com- plainants from inappropriate behav- iour regarding sexual harassment. Lieutenant -Commander Michael Don Page was dismissed from the Navy for conduct unbecoming an officer. He sexually assaulted and harassed a female crew member. Amongst the allegations were claims that he grabbed her buttock, her wrist, and made the suggestion they meet in his room. A court martial found him guilty, despite his protests that he was 'plastered.' Page's defence was an attempt to take advantage of a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada stat- ing, "excessive alcohol can be grounds for dismissal." The military court rejected this argument. The verdict was, "Guilty". I'm impressed with the Navy's decision, and commitment, to rec- tify a serious problem that exists for many women in the military and the workplace. Canada has yet to realize the seriousness of sexual harassment, and its effects on the complainants. Finally, the Navy has taken the initiative and allowed the complainant the dignity she is entitled to, by expelling the perpe- trator. Too often it is the victim who is expected to transfer, or seek other employment when faced with sexual harassment or discrimination. Blaming the victim, for being the victim, is still an attitude that is prevalent today. The only way to end the problems of harassment and discrimination is to STOP the behaviour. The Navy will no longer tolerate inexcusable conduct and are enforcing their beliefs. They have finally acknowl- edged the fact that women's rig -a deserve attention, and respect should be granted to both the male and female genders equally. BRAVO 111 Mrs. Debra Scherle This historic photo shows some of the students at S. S. No. 10, McKillop, a school built in 1907. Do you know any of these students? If so, we would be interested in hearing from you. Hockey major local export Hockey players continue to be one of Seaforth's biggest exports. Boyd Devereaux, of Goderich Street East, is one of 20 players chosen to represent Ontario in the defending -champion provincial - under 17 team which will compete in the Canada Winter Games in Grande Prairie, Alberta from Feb. 19 to Feb. 25. Boyd now stars for the junior B Stratford Cullitons but started his junior hockey career with the Seaforth Centenaires three years ago. Another former Centenaire, Pat Murray from the Dublin area, has joined Canada's National Team. He played a spell with the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers from 1991 to 92, thence to Hershey of the AHL, and spent last season with Kalamazoo of the IHL. He was Rookie of the Year on Seaforth's junior team for 1984-85. Hullett landfill issues Hullett Township Council passed a number of by-laws concerned with waste and landfill at its regular meeting Nov. I. Council passed and numbered bylaw 1994-19 authorizing the Reeve and county clerk to execute an agreement between itself, Blyth and Turnberry Township providing for the acceptance of Tumberry domestic waste at the Blyth-Hullett Waste Disposal Site, effective April 22, 1 Hulleu Township Council also passed and numbered bylaw 17 authorizing an agreement for the distribution of revenues from the acceptance of domestic waste, and bylaw 18 establishing a reserve fund to provide for expenditures for the closure of the Blyth-Hullett site. Christmas Seals help raise money for charity A lot has changed about from the lung Association. Christmas since the early 1900s. The Christmas Seal Campaign Christmas trees are as apt to is the major source of funds for come from a factory as a forest; The Lung Association and sup - nutcrackers have given way to ports medical research as well as electronic games in children's many health education programs stockings. One thing that hasn't in the community, such as the changed is Christmas Seals. Lungs Are For Life school pro - Christmas Seals have been gram, AirForce Family Asthma used around the world for 90 Program and smoking cessation years to raise awareness about workshops. The Huron -Perth lung disease. Today, with one in Associate has set an ambitious Canadians suffering some --goal of $100,000 for the 1994 type of respiratory problem, campaign to help continue their donations to The Lung work to help those suffering Association's Christmas Seal from asthma, emphysema, lung Campaign are as important as cancer and other respiratory ever, according to a press release diseases. competitors from November 8- 19. Thousands of beef and dairy cattle were part of the event as well as about 1,300 horses and about 2,000 poultry, fowl, etc. The populations of goat and swine combined for another thousand. The 1994 Royal will be remembered for the opening of the Horse Show by Lloyd Eisler and Isabelle Brasseur, 1993 World Figure Skating Pairs Champions...a gala farewell to Big Ben (Canada's most famous international show jumper). The 66th Royal will also be remembered for a sea of tulips at the Royal Winter Garden Show and the first-ever showing of the Canadian National Hereford Show there. Anyone who visits the Royal has to be amazed at the. sheer size of the event. More than 10,000 farm animals were expected to consume more than 20,000 bales of hay and 40,000 gallons of water. The dairy cattle produced about 6,000 gallons a day of milk during the show. In 1922 this is what the Toronto Star had to say: "(It is the) Best and Biggest of its kind on Earth, on the Continent of America, if not in all the World." That might not be too much of an overstatement even today. Since that time the tradition of formal attire has been main- tained for box seat holders and people from all over the world are invited to the International Trade Centre. Even if you aren't interested in agriculture I think you would be impressed by the Royal. Next year, make plans to attend the `Best and Biggest' show of its kind. * * * I appreciate our readers' patience in waiting for Royal Winter Fair results. I have been in touch with the Media Centre of the Royal and they have assured me the local results will be released to us next week. They were unavailable for this week's newspaper. During the Second World War many of the Royal's buildings were converted to military bar- racks for thousands of troops. In the Years Agone) Winthrop cheese company shareholders elect directors FROM THE PAGES OF THE HURON EXPOSITOR, NOVEMBER 30, 1894 A. M. Stewart, who has resided for some time in a house belonging to Thos. Govenlock, about one mile north of Seaforth, has removed to Winthrop. * * * The dredge which has been work- ing in Hullett, has now reached the end of John Inwood's farm on Quigley concession. It has certainly done good work and the land in the vicinity already shows the benefit, as it is practically reclaimed. * * * John McTavish, of this town, left for Mapleton Elgin Co. to take charge of a winter creamery there. He is one of the best butter makers in Canada. * * * Thos. Case, of town, has pur- chased the pork packing establish- ment of the Messrs. Robb Bros. and will commence work at once. * * * Henry Monteith of Brucefield is now busily engaged in dehorning cattle. James Turner had the horns removed from 51 of his young cattle. * * * Wm. Hall of Chisclhurst is at present finishing new cutters for the winter trade. He also has put up a barber shop. Beatty Bros. of Varna are hustling the poultry. They shipped 1800 pounds of geese and turkeys. * * * At a meeting of shareholders of the Winthrop Butter and Cheese Co. Ltd., held in the factory, Messrs. Andrew Govenlock, Robert Campbell and Francis Morrison were elected directors. NOVEMBER 28, 1919 The Corporation of the Township of Hay has purchased the property upon which the central telephone office in Zurich is located, from the owner A. F. Hess. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McGavin, of Lcadbury, residents of that locality for the past 53 years, celebrated the 58th anniversary of their marriage. The bride was Elizabeth Graham of Stanley Twp. * * * Henry Regele of McKillop had the misfortune to lose two head of cattle by the straw stack falling upon them. A large number of the members of Ladies' Aid of Walton of the Methodist Church gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Bennett to spend a social time with them before their departure for Seaforth. * ** Foster T. Fowler, principal of the public school, has started a night school which is receiving liberal support. Mr. and Mrs. Chambers have taken up residence at the store in Chiselhurst and are settling down to their new duties. DECF,MBER 1, 1944 Winterishere,_Aj_ il__ very much like the real tTtmg. s week we have had the first real snow and the first real freeze-up of the season and the weather con- tinues to get colder. * * * Victim of a plane accident at Hagersville in which he was instantly killed, Sgt. Harold Drake of Staffa was honoured in death when a funeral service was held at Staffa with full military honours. * * * The employees of Libby, McNeil & Libby of the Dublin branch of cucumber growers, sponsored a free dance in Looby's Hall as a first get- together of all growers in the dis- trict. The McQuaid -Ryan Orchestra furnished the music for dancing. * * * Harold Glew of Clinton shot timber wolf one mile and a ha north of Clinton, weighing 40 pounds. Ken Elliott, of Clinton, had reported that one of his goats had been killed. * * * Robert Smith was in Brantford attending the funeral of the late Rev. Wm. Waldron, a close friend of Mr. Smith's in World War I. DECEMBER 4, 1969 Robert Broadfoot, of RR 1 Brucefield, was elected president of the Huron County Soil and Crop Improvement Association at the annual meeting held at Belgrave on Thursday. He succeeds James Knight, of RR 2 Brussels. * * * Bonnie Uhler, daughter of Mr, Ernst Uhler, Walton, has successful- ly passed her Nursing Registration Examination for Ontario. * * * Clair Campbell was elected presi- dent of the Seaforth Chamber of Commerce Wednesday evening when the Chamber held its annual meeting in the Legion Hall. * ** Motor vehicle licenses for 1970 went on sale Monday moming and within minutes Harold Jackson, Seaforth, had purchased the first license according to issuer F. C. J. Sills. * ** What he claimed were moves to reduce the emphasis on agriculture at the University of Guelph were depicted here Saturday night by Murray Gaunt, Huron -Bruce M.P.P. He was speaking at the annual banquet and dance of the Huron County Junior Farmers in the Scaforth Community Centre. * ** The salaries of Huron County Health Unit employees came under County Council's scrutiny Friday afternoon and there was some dis- cussion concerning the raises pro- posed by the Board of Health. Medical officer of health, Dr. G. P. A. Evans will receive a $3,000 per annum hike bringing his salary to $23,000. Some councillors took exception to this and asked why Dr. Evans rated such a large increase all at once while some of the lower salaried staff were taking a much smaller raise. "It seems to me that's making the rich richer and poor poorer," stated Reeve Allan Campbell, McKillop. Chairman of the Board, Reeve Wilmer Cuthill, Seaforth, told Council the Board had reached this agreement with Dr. Evans after serious discussions. The doctor maintained that his colleagues in this arca arc making between $30,000 and $50,000 annually in private practices, the Reeve said.