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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1995-07-26, Page 22 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, July 26, 1995 4 Lifestyle HOMECOMING 1955 - Contestants for Miss Seaforth Centennialstrut their stuff. Marion - Hemingway is holding number 6. Photo courtesy of Frank Phillips. Memories of 1955 cont. from front page The Junior Farr.ier booth lost a volunteer that night: Lavern was so happy and excited he !eft and didn't come back. The proud ,Hemingway family Local forces vanishing The Ontario Police Services Board is starting to . worry about the number of municipalities disbanding local forces and switching to the provincial police. "We were 300. (services) strong and now there are less than 100," says Hazel Lloyst, vice-president of the provincial police services association. "Some of them believe they can save money and others are just looking at getting around dealing with the issues as- sociated with policing." Co-ordinator hired The Huron -Perth Injury Prevention Commiuee has hired Brenda Edgar as a project co-ordinator. MPP "empathizes" with welfare cut victims BY PATRICK RAFTIS SSP News Staff Huron MPP Helen Johns says she "empathizes" with County people who will be hit by cuts in welfare rates, which were part of a $1.9 billion package of cuts announced by the provincial Tory government last Friday. However, she said the cuts were no more drastic than predicted in the party's "common sense revolution" election platform and -contained some "positive" elements. •"As much as it's going to be difficult for some people in Huron County, and I really empathize with them, we said in our • 'common sense revolution' that we were going to cut rates to 10 per cent above the national average, so I don't think you can say the cuts were more drastic than expected," said Johns. Johns said a provision allowing welfare recipients to earn back the amount of the cuts through working, without penalty should soften the blow. "Now, people have the ability to go out and earn money and get back to that level, while making a contribution. Before, we penalized them (if they had income while receiving benefits," Johns said. "So, I believe there are some positives," she added. Johns, who was recently named parliamentary assistant to the health minister, also said a directive to find $132 million in savings in the health ministry, will not affect a Tory pre-election pledge that cuts would not affect patient care services. A $111 million target for operational savings can be reached through cuts in administration, she said. "The 111 million, that's per cent of our budget. New, diverse There is a new service station opening at 23 Goderich St. East and the owners have ambitious plans to offer a wide array of services. "I'm really open to a lot of things. It's going to be fairly diverse," said Brian Wilson, co-owner of Wilson Auto Ser- vice. Wilson hopes to open for business a few days before Seaforth Homecoming. Wilson is happy about having a business in town. He sold farm equipment for the last one We believe the cuts can be made internally," she said, adding that decisions on cuts will be made after proposals being prepared by the deputy health minister have been examined. service station opening in town five years and did a lot of travelling. Now he will be closer to his wife Linda, who works in town. His wife is also his partner in the business. Doctor loves people, science BY TIM eUiMM1146" Expositor Editor Seaforth's newest physician says when he became a doctor he combined his twin loves of science and people. "I liked medical science, I'm also a very people -oriented person," said Dr. Alan Kosaric. "They're a mixture." Dr. Kosaric will be working as a doctor in Seaforth for at least the next two months. He is a 26 -year-old graduate of the University of Western Ontario. Following six years studying medicine he worked for two years in a family medicine residency in Toronto. The London native says he feels . at home in this area. Although Seaforth will be a change for someone who cut Dr. ALAN KOSARIC his teeth at prominent Toronto hospitals, he has also worked for two months in Parry Sound. The doctor says medical schools are changing their focus from an orientation towards books to people. There is a lot more attention to com- munication with patients, he said. Small walking trail opens at Munn's Bush A short walking trail has opened with little hoopla to the north-west of Seaforth at the historic Munn's Bush. Depending on your foot speed, of course, it takes about 10 minutes to walk the quiet and picturesque trail that starts and loops back to its entrance at the comer of North and West Streets. There are benches along the route and 'the path is chipped all the way. The trail was completed in May by Seaforth's Works Department which grubbed it out, lined it and covered it with chips. The project was con- ceived by the town's transpor- tation and environment com- mittee. A wood sign, designed and built by Brenda Siemon of Seaforth at her Brodhagen studio, is at the entrance of the trail, where the town also landscaped by planting some additional trees. The trail was designed by the committee and another area business, run by Paul Vander Molen of McKil- lop Township. Works Superintendent John Forrest says there may be an official opening during homecoming. Monday aftemoon he had an interesting pickle to ponder. Four big trees crashed down on the new trail during the big storm a few weeks ago. Do I leave them there in their "natural" state? he wondered, or interfere with nature's design and remove them? In any case, the Superinten- dent urges those who wish to enjoy this little local slice of nature to stay on the official trail and not damage the sur- rounding ambience. Preventative health care is also receiving a greater empha- sis. Dr. Kosaric sees a role for himself as someone who will help educate a patient about healthy choices and improving quality of life. He sees small-town medical practice as a chance to get to - know patients and also see people with a variety of medi- cal needs. The new doctor has already visited the Seaforth hospital and clinic as well as touring the town. He has also visited Brussels. Kosaric loves to travel and enjoys the outdoors. Walking rally success The Heritage Walk Poker Rally in Seaforth on Canada Day was a smashing success. There were 93 walkers, setting an all-time record for the an- nual event. The youngest stroller on that bright and sun- ny morning was seven -weeks old. The oldest was Mae Hab- kirk at 90 -years young. 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MASS TIME CHANGES Beginning Saturday, August 5, 1995 St. Columban Highway 8 Saturday 8 p.m. (no 5 p.m.) Sunday 9:30 a.m. St. James Seaforth Sunday 11 a.m. (no Saturday night Mass) For further Information call 345-2411, 527-0142 gathered with Marion for photos. She wore her crown and sash, cradled her roses, an absolute princess. Everyone came to congratulate her. And there were gifts. Panty hose and lipstick. A tea cup. A trip • to New York City! But Marion declined the trip and took money instead. She would have needed a chaperon and her parents would have been hard-pressed to take the time. The money went into a bank account towards her education after high school. Back at school after the summer holidays, students knew about Marion winning the contest. She got more con- gratulations. On Valentine's Day in 1958, Lavern proposed. At the age of 19, Marion Hemingway was married and became Mrs. Godkin. After high school, she used the contest money to go to teacher's college in Stratford. She taught in the one -room #6 Hullet School. These days Marion is reminded of that day in 1955. every once in a while. Some- one mentions it. The event shows up in the Years Agone feature in the local paper. Most of the girls who were in the contest have moved out of the area. Marion has lived near Winthrop since her marriage. She will ride in the parade at the upcoming Seaforth Home- coming. Although there is no contest for young women at next month's event, people will remember 1955, and the young lady in the white evening gown. 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