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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1995-02-15, Page 44—THE HURON EXPOSITOR, F•bniary 15, 1995 on E -Huron sitor Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 TERRI-LYNN DALE - General Manager & Advertising Manager MARY MELLOR - Soles PAT ARMES - Office Manager DIANNE McGRATH - Subscriptions TIM CUMMING • Editor GREGOR CAMPBELL - Reporter LINDA PULLMAN - 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 a year, in odvance, plus 1 75 G.S.T. Goderich, Stratford addresses: 28.00 o year, in odvance, plus 7-28 postage, plus 2.47 G.S.T Out -Of -Area oddresses 28.00 a year, in odvance, plus 11.44 postoge, plus 2.76 G.S.T USA & Foreign- 28.00 a yeor in odvance, plus 576.00 postage, G.5 T. exempt SUBSCRIPTION. RATES Published weekly by Signal -Star Publishing of 100 Main St., Seaforth. Publication moil registra lion No 0696 held of Seoforth, Oratorio. Advertising is accepted on condition that in the event of a typographical error, the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item, together with a rea- sonable allowance for signature, will not be charged, but the balance of the odvertisement will be paid for at the applicable rote In the event of a typographical error, advertising goods or services at a wrong price, goods or services moy not be sold. Advertising is measly an offer to sell and may be withdrawn at ony time The Huron Expositor is not responsible for the loss or domoge of unsolicited manuscripts, photos or other materials used for reproduction purposes.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 address, orders for subscriptions and undeliverable copies ore to be sent to The Huron Expositor. Wednesday, February 15, 1995 Editorial and Business Offices - 100 Main Street, Seaforth Telephone (519) 527-0240 Fax (519) 527.2858 Mailing 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 Editorial Support Food Grains Bank The past year has been an exciting year for the Huron -Perth supporters of the Canadian Food Grains Bank, according to organizers. The Canadian Food Grains, Bank (CFGB) is an interdenomina- tional organization representing 12 Canadian church partners, with its headquarters in Winnipeg. This organization collects donated grain and cash; it then coordinates the purchase and shipment of the gain to partner churches located in areas where food is scarce. Each donation is matched 4-1 by the federal govemment through the Canadian International Development Agency. The local coordinator for Ontario is Seaforth-area resident Jim Papple. The Huron -Perth chapter has been very dynamic, using "growing projects" have take root and are spreading over all of Ontario, with 20-25 recorded projects in 1994. One of the largest is a 114 -acre project near Seaforth, but there are many successful projects in other aeras. Tt#e"T'rojecfs KIN Hur 1°i -Perch area raised about $70,000 for the CFGB in 1994, and more are planned for 1995. With the federal matching of 4-1 this means that approximately. $350,000 will be used to help feed hungry people in other countries. Other communities use different methods to contribute to this worthy cause. Hensall United Church is having their 7th annual CFGB,beef luncheon on Feb. 23 at the Hensall United Church. Many churches will hold events during February and early March to raise money,' or to receive donations of grain. In 1994 the various church and community groups raised over $22,00� in contributions to the CFGB. As all donations are tax deductible, it is a marvellous way to provide assistance to those less fortunate than ourselves. The federal government has recognized the effectiveness of the CFGB by increasing it's support to $18M for each of the next three years, provided we can raise the initial donations. Please support the Annual February/March Corn Drive in your local community. Let us give generously, as our harvests were bountiful in Huron -Perth this year. If you would like further details on the Canadian Food Grains Bank or would like to start a "growing project", contact Jim Papple at 522-0699. Opinion Rumours you can believe...trust me Don't believe everything you hear. If all the rumours which circulated around town were true I would either be in jail or snak- ing a six -figure income. Last week someone congratu- lated me on my new job in St. Marys! (This was news to me as I've never applied for a job in Si. Marys...but 1 immediately wanted to know how much I was milking at this new job). - . Now, that isn't as big a fish story as the tale my old school buddy heard. "Tim, 1 heard you got so drunk at a local hotel the police had to physically remove you." Now, I've been known to enjoy the odd drop of bar- ley...and some of my columns have been known to raise the ire oI local police officers. But as lar as I remember (and I think I'111 safe on this one) no one has ever had to physically remove raw from their establishments. Perhaps now is the time to put to rest some rumours that have been attached to me. For the record: • 1 have never belonged to any motorcycle gangs. (I tried but they said I didn't live up to their dress code). •I have never been harried to a n stn. • I have never been married to a woman. •1 have never been a woman. •"I•he rumour about actress Michelle Pfeiffer and Inc...that one's true. •My other car is not a Porsche. • I am not the real Howard I Iughes or the real Elvis. •I ant not a former mob inform- ant relocated to Seaforth under the Witness Protection Program. •l am not a Russian spy, a mem- 6,1 of the CIA or a former Las Vegas chorus girl (although I've always wanted w be...but that's :ututhcr column). •"I he rumour that I have bulging, ;.1 -inch biceps is categorically untrue! (They can't be any more than 28 inches around). •I el free to believe any rumours that concern inc and the Ixillas Cowboy cheerleaders. •'I lie rumour that 1 rewrite David Suzuki's column every ‘\.. k...wcll, that one's true but I change it around a bit. • I swear it is untrue that 1 used to like Disco. (That is a very �iLious rumour. What kind of a Nick mind would say that?). . -No, 1 am not Robert Redford. !toy that rumour's persistent, but I can see how you would get us confused. Thank you for letting me set the record straight. HERE'S THE SCOOP! One good thing about all this snow on the ground is that it covers up the doggy 'land (nines' which were so prominent a month or so back on the main street of Seaforth. Perhaps we can find some way to get rid of these unpleasant surprises when the next thaw comes. * * * Why arc so many Main Street stores closed? A prominent resident of Seaforth approached me last week with one very good theory. He told me that government regulations and paperwork are preventing young peoplc from opening businesses. Who wants to work a long day at a store only to face a moun- tain of paperwork when they arrive home at night? As the older merchants get out of busi- ness there aren't always younger people ready to take over. The federal and provincial governments must realize that small business, not big industry, is the most realistic avenue for job creation. My message to the governments is this: don't throw water on the fires of growth. Letters to the Editor) Mayor tells snowmobile club newspaper column 'negative' The following is a letter from Mayor Johnston to Bob Leeming of the lirussels-Walton Trailblazers. Dear Bob, I understand that as a result of the negative article on snowmobilers in The Huron Expositor, written by Gregor Campbell, the Brussels Snowmobiling Club has decided not to proceed with erecting direction signs through the Town of Seaforth. The purpose of this letter is to request that your Club reconsider the matter. Scaforth Council, fol- lowing their review of the snowmobiling video and your pres- entation, unanimously approved your request for the erection of signs for two reasons. The sings would benefit snowmobilcrs in finding their way through town or to service stations. The signs would assist the town by keeping snowmobiling to a specific trail, as well as providing additional traffic that local merchants could tap into. The rational for Council's deci- sion was simple. Your request made sense, and the decision benefited both parties. The article by Mr. Campbell is unfortunate because it paints all persons who own snowmobiles with the same brush. If that's Mr. Campbell's opinion, he's entitled to it, but it is not the opinion of Seaforth Council. Granted we have had some complaints and minor incidents dealing with snowmobiles, but as in many other issues, a few unresponsible people can create problems, and everyone belonging to that group suffers. Mr. Campbell's view of Council may have been that Council was 'sitting around in the dark watching videos', but our view is that Coun- cil voluntarily came to a meeting early, on their own time, to enlighten themselves on a topic snaking a decision. His view is unfortunate, particu- larly since he arrived when the video was almost finished. Perhaps Mr. Campbell might make the same effort as Council in attempting to enlighten himself on a subject before he sits down at his computer to put his biased opinion on paper. Your very truly, Irwin Johnston • Editor's Note: Mr. Campbell was told the regular council meet- ing would begin at 7:30 p.m. The Huron Lxposltor was not informed a snowmobile video would be shown prior to the meeting. , This photo shows the participants in a Farm Short Course by the Department of Agriculture 40927a,n front of the, Carnegie library in Sea'fo he pfipto wad graciously lent to the Huron Expositor by Gordon Blanchard of Seaforth. Among the people in the picture are Hiram Blanchard (front row, far right) and John Davidson (second row, third from the right). Mr. Blanchard also believes Stewart Dolmage is in the picture. Seaforth will be sharing historical memories like these during Homecoming '95 from August 3-6. Owners of heritage properties. may seek trust fund loan Are you an owner of a prop- ety in Seaforth designated under the Ontario Heritage Act? If so, you may be cligiblc for a loan under the Sealorth Heritage "frust Fund. The fund, which was started in 1985, was started to provide loans to properties designated under parts IV or V of the d >tttario Heritage Act. Any prop- t ty owner wishing to apply for a Irian under the program should intact Cathy Garrick, coordinator of LACAC (Local Architectural Conservation Advisory. Committee) at the Seaforth municipal office prior to April 1, 1995. "The objectives of the Seaforth I leritagc Trust Fund program are to encourage local initiative in architectural conservation and to promote the conservation and stabilization of properties and aieas of architectural and histori- cal value," according to ,uidclines for town,administra- liun. Funds may only be used for w irk which restores or recon- struct original heritage resources. •! .00k -alike' work is not eligible. Applicants may be eligible for both a loan and grant depending on individual circumstances. Loans arc limited to one-third tit • the present balance of the trust fund. An interest -rate of one-half of the prime interest rate is fixed for the entire term u!- the loan. Loan interest will be due annually and the principal l)orUon of the loan will be due at the end of the term of the loan. Grants are limited to one third uI the interest earned on the fund'in the previous year and are only' permitted in emergency situations.' • • Loan applications will be reviewed and awarded based on individual circumstances, merits and public benefit. The Heritage Trust Fund may only be used for w ark which stabilizes, maintains, restores or ,reconstruct original heritage features or resources. Workshop promotes agri-tourism The Ontario Agriculture Train- ing Institute and the Perth County Agri -Tourism Commit- tee, 'Get Out of Town' would like to invite you to participate in a workshop entitled What is Agri -Tourism - Should I Become Involved? In Huron County this workshop will be . held at the OMAFRA Office in Clinton on Monday, Feb. 20, from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Designed to introduce the rural community to the new 'Agri - Tourism' industry, this workshop will include three panel speakers presently involved with Agri - Tourism. Panel members have found a unique way of marketing their product and commodity while educating visitors about agriculture and rural life. Local tourism associations will be present and through networking and sharing, untraditional part- nerships may become your best marketing tool! Come to learn, share and teach. At the end of this three hour workshop, you will be able to determine whether you would like to become involved in this new off shoot of the agriculture business. If you are interest in more information or would like to register for this workshop con- tact Kelly Nicholson, Workshop Coordinator, at 1-800-561-7926 or (519) 271-5140. Man earns Distinguished Flying Cross 'FROM THE PAGES OF THE HURON EXPOSITOR, FEBRUARY 22, 1895 A correspondent in another col- umn calls the council to task for paying Mr. Lyon's bill for prepar- ing the plans for the new town building and inspecting the work. We do not know anything about the mode adopted by the council for paying this account, except what our correspondent says, but we do know the claim was a just one, and that the council deserves credit rather than censure for their courage in paying it. Mr. Lyon gave his services to the town at the request of the council, and he did so very reluctantly, and as we do not think any person can say his charges were exorbitant, he should certainly be paid, as his claim, if not legally collectable was, certainly, morally good, and it should have been settled by the late council, instead of having been shirked by them. * * * Lately, on account of bad roads and stormy weather, two or three Sabbath services were held in the basement of Egmondville church, when the organ was played and the hymns used. Strange to say, how- ever, no evil results have followed. * * * A paragraph appeared in the Tuckersmith items, stating that Mr. Miles McDonald, a former resident of the 9th concession, had been killed in the powder explosion in Montana. We arc pleased to learn from Mr. McDonald's relatives here that the statement is not correct. In the Years Agone Miss Moore, who is an accom- plished artist, is now prepared to receive a limited number of pupils for instruction. Our old friend, Mr. Gib. Dick, the well-known cattle buyer of this town, has made an important new departure. He has deserted the ranks of bachelordom, and taken unto himself a wife. FEBRUARY 20, 1920 One of Scaforth's brightest and most charming young ladies emerged into a great and interesting experience at high noon on Satur- day, Feb. 14 when Miss Olive Rankin was married to Mr. Alvin G. Wochl, of Bridcburg, Ontario, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Rankin. «** The Jackson Clothing Company are filling orders at Hensall in a satisfactory manner and the number of operators is being added to from week to week. Mr. Gormley, of Seaforth, is now comfortably settled in Dublin. He will cater to the public by supplying all kinds of musical instruments, furniture and attend to burials as formerly. Mrs. McMurray has returned to her home in Egmondville after a visit of some weeks with friends in Toronto. FEBRUARY 23, 1945 Mr. Bert Garrett, of Seaforth, received word this week that his brother, F/O Frank Garrett, RCAF, had been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. P/0 Garrett is a Tuckersmith Township boy, who enlisted in 1942, and in September, 1943 went overseas where he has seen much air action over enemy country. Mr. and Mrs: Robert Dick, of Hensall, received official word from Ottawa, Sunday, Feb. 18th, that their son, Able Seaman Benson Dick, RCNVR, RDF rating, had been killed in a motor torpedo boat overseas. In his 25th year, Benson enlisted in London throe and a half years ago, and went overseas in August, 1944, when he was loaned to the British. He was born in Hay Town- ship where he received his educa- tion. «** Pte. Laird Hudson, of Hensall, who was wounded in a mine explosion in Italy, received a trau- matic amputation of the right foot, which means that Laird lost his right foot at the time of the explosion. FEBRUARY 19, 1970 Two young ladies galloped away with top honours in the Public Speaking Contest sponsored by Scaforth Branch No. 156, Royal Canadian Legion, on Tuesday night. Each had chosen to speak on"The Horse.' In the grades one to six division first place went to 11 -year-old Shirley McFadden, of Bayfield, a grade six student at Huron Centen- nial School, Brucefield. , Claire Devereaux, 10, RR 4 Seaforth, a grade five student at St. James School, Scaforth, was second. In third place was Paul Robinson, 11, of RR 1 Zurich, a grade six student at Brucefield. In the grades seven to eight divi- sion first place went to Barbara Brady, a thirteen -year-old grade eight student at Scaforth Public School. Bill O'Shea, 12, Seaforth, a grade seven Seaforth Public School student was second. Joanne Van Drunen, 12, RR 5 Seaforth, Grade seven, student at St. Columban School, was third. «*« Fines ranging from $25 to $50 will be levied upon snowmobilers who choose to operate their machines within the town at late hours. Scaforth Council, at a special meeting to the town hall Monday night, *ave final reading to a bylaw prohibiting the operation of snowmobilcrs within the town limits between midnight and 7 a.m. The Dublin Women's Institute guest for the evening was Miss Judy Friend, who recently returned from India where she worked with the CUSO organization for two years.