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The Huron Expositor, 1995-09-13, Page 44 -TMS MOON R1tpO$ITOO, MND 13, 1.14 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 TERRI-LYNN DAl.!< • General Manager & Advertising Manager ttaY MELLOR - Soles PAT ARMES • Office Manager PANNE McGRATH • Subscriptions JiM CUMMING - Editor QREGOR CAMPBEU, - Reporter BARB STOREY • Distribution A Burgoyne Community Newspaper 5UBSCR1P11ON RATE4: LOCAL • 28.00 o year, in oclvones, plus 1.96 G.S.T. • 25.00 a year, in advance, plus 1.75 G.S.T. S rich. Stratford addresses: 28.00 a year, in odvonce, plus 7.28 postoge, plus 2.17 G.S.T Ovt-of Of -Area: 28.00 a year, in odvonce, plus 11.41 posloge, plus 2.76 G.S.T 161 & Foreion: 28.00 o year in od+once, plus $76.00 posloge, G.S.T. exempt i Signal-Stor Publishing at 100 Main St., Seafordh. Publication moil registration No. 0696 held at Seat, Ontario. 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Box 69, Seaforth, Onlaid, NOK 1 WO Member of the Conodian Community Newspoper Association, Ontario Community Newspopers Association . and the Ontario Press Council Editorial Get competitive! Canadians should get a hint from their 1995 eco- nomic report card published in the World Competitiveness Report concerning why there aren't .more jobs in this country. Canada was at the very bottom of a list of 48 coun- tries for its lack of trade diversification. Despite our improved terms of trade and a healthy level of for- eign investment, Canadians haven't yet cashed in on the tremendous economic opportunities to be found in aggressivelypursuing business deals around the world. That may be because Canadians generally restrict the bulk of their trade agreements to just one coun- try, the United States. By way of contrast, Germany in 1993 shipped just 27.2 per cent bf its exports to its three most important markets. In the USA, it was just 37.5 per cent! Who's to blame? According to the report, Canada treats foreigners well, is very receptive to off -shore investment, offers good open trade policies and ranks high in the avail- ability and cost of export creditsand insurance. Sounds like our governments do their share to foster a favourable trade climate for us to operate in. But the report points out that Canadians rank low in entrepreneurship, launching new products into the market, applying total quality management, rewarding innovation and risk-taking, and taking a long-term approach. Obviously, the very low-key, restrained Canadian personna plays havoc with our ability to compete well and flourish on the world markets. We will have to become much more aggres- sive about establishing trade partners throughout the world before we'll see much improvement in the employment situation at home. Overall, Canada is 12th in the world in the report prepared by the World Economic Forum and the International Institute for Management Development based in Switzerland. The good news is it's better than last year when we were 16th in the world. The bad news is we are still behind the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Denmark, Norway and Taiwan when it comes to our ability to compete on a global scale - and catching up is going to require a evholesale change of attitude among the movers and shakers m industry and commerce. The road to full employment is clearly marked but following the signs may not be easy or fun. - (SJK). Letters to the Editor Let's keep in touch Dear Editor, It has been a month since our homecoming weekend in Seaforth and I still find myself raving to anyone who will listen about what a wonderful time we had. if any event can remain in your heart so strong- ly, for that length of time, then the least we can do is to tank everyone involved. Wilma and I had a truly memorable time. All the people involved, from the town of Seaforth itself to those who arranged our class reunion on their front lawn, did an out- standing job. Thanks to you all and let's continue to keep in touch. Wilma and Brian Traviss Good luck in future Dear Editor, Aw, heck! That's just how I felt when I read in your 'Tim Bits' column that you were moving on. i first made your acquaintance after I spoke to some friends of your family in Port Elgin. They suggested I go in and meet you for 'he's a nice young roan'. They were right! Yes, a couple of times we didn't see eye to eye on some issues, but what a dull world if we all agreed! By sharing our Baby boomers had best music I feel like a roadie. REO Speedwagon,' Pat Benetar, KC and the Sunshine Band, Fleetwood Mac, The Beach Boys. The Village People, The Gypsy Kings and Jimmy Buffett — yes, folks, it's safe to say, I've been to more rock concerts this summer than a roach clip. I attended two concerts at Molson's Park in Toronto and after spending a tot of time with the security staff there, 1 would like to take this public opportu- nity to request each and every- one of you be fired. You people couldn't organize a pie -eating contest in Betty Crocker's kitchen. Pointless line-ups, repeated security checks, routing us first thiswaythen the other, closing off five perfectly good entrances to the grass area and herding us all through the one. at the far end — you know, if you make us walk too much, muscle tissue will form and we won't be worth a damn at the stockyard auction. You should see the look on the faces of Americans after you tell them yes, this is Molson's Park and no, you can- not have. a beer while you watch the show. I'm sure by next season you'll be telling the bands to turn their music down. But hey! - did I have a great time. Wonderful! And why? Because I'm a Baby Boomer shoutin' and stompin' to help save rock 'n' roll from the evil and immoral forces within our. society known as today's music. Okay, so I made a little mis- take and it turns out the Gypsy Kings are not even remotely related to Romanian royalty — at least they don't call them- selves Meat Puppets, Urge Overhill, Jesus Lizard (I'm not making even one of these names up) Hootie & the Blowfish or Toad the Wet Sprocket. (Actually i kinda like that last one. "Ladies and Gentlemen. Let's hear it for Sonny Bono and Toad the Wet Sprocket!") I love Jimmy Buffett but I am most definitely not a Parrot head. I did, however, enjoy the fat guy who was wearing a crown of fresh -picked carrots around his head, bumping into every - body, saying: "1 could have sworn they said something about Carrotheads." The Village People were great. Representing male American macho, they still take the stage dressed as a construc- tion worker, a U.S. marine, a cowboy, an Indian, hiker and a cap. (A little too frequently the biker says to the cop: "Frisk me, big guy" - but that's show biz.) Fortunately, the Village People have retrained in their 70s character. If they updated to the 90s they'd have to dress up as a dis- graced public official, a pro ath- lete glued to a picket sign, a computer hacker. a street per- son. a disgruntled postal worker and Tony Robbins. Mick Fleetwood put on a concert atthe ballpark in Buffalo with his hand of six people he picked up hitchhiking on the way into town. By the time Mick was done introduc- ing all the new members of Fleetwood Mac, his time was up. So why do Boomers like me attend rock concerts where we shake (it's mostly in the right hand, Doc), rattle (if I ice after I play, the noise goes away), and rock 'n' roll? Well, we have no hesitation to congregate by the thousands and act Pike we're all sharing the same seizure because we are making a generation statement. We are saying, we don't wash and we don't wear Doc Martens. When we pass a per- son over our•heads at a -concert, it's to prevent that person from puking on our desert boots. flashback views, we all win when it leads to some constructive dis- cussion. You have been good for Seaforth with your mini -mara- thon for the hospital and your community participation. `So long, it's been good to know you'. 1 will add your name to the list of nice people I've had the pleasure to know. God Bless you on your way to more adventures. Jean Ross We are saying. we were not responsible for the creation of bell bottoms, the sitar or Barry Manilow. We are saying, give us a sign, a clue, a revelation on how it is that Keith Richards is still alive: We are saying, our music of, the 60s and 70s is the hest music ever written from this point in time back to. Biblical days when Soddom and the Salt Licks released "Don't Look Back." We are saying you can body - slam and in-line skate your alternative, cyberpop, under- ground punk -pit, skid -market music by Shanking Pickle and the Swinging Udders until the cows come home and you will never, I repeat never, have fun, fun, fun 'til your daddy takes your T -Bird away. No, -I'm sorry. we are the Boomers and we cornered the market on music and it all in . the words — the intelligence, the grace, the -sheer weight of the words. You can headbang yourself into themillennium before you ever come up with: Went to a dance Lookin' for romance Saw Barbara Ann And 1 thought I'd take a chance Oh Barbara Ann...Ba, Ba, Ba, Ba, Barbara Ann. (Repeat 5 times) Tried Betty Sue, Tried Betty Lou, Tried Mary Lou, (At this point, 1 almost tried. Lou!) Bur 1 knew it wouldn't do, Oh, Barbara Ann.. (Repeat Ba...Ba...line until' the first snowfalls.) Letters FRANK PHILLIPS PHOTO OLDTIMERS' BALL PLAYERS - This group of ball players reunited for a game. They are (front row) Frank Lee, Don Wood, Bill Smith, Bill O'Shea, Jack Eisler, Clayton Horton, (back row) Doc Cameron, Ray Mulford, coach Jack Wright, umpire, Ed McIver, Charlie Wood, Gus Boussey and Larry LaBute. Band recruiting Dear girls of the Seaford[ area, The . Seaforth and District High School All Girls March- ing Band would like to invite girls to become members of the band. We are looking for girls from grade 8 to grade 12. We are offering you a chance to play for over one million spectators, play on Canadian television and appear on CBS. There is a chance to travel to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina during the March school break and play across SouthWestem Ontario. This is a chance of a lifetime because we are the only girls marching band in. Ontario. Music is a skill that you can enjoy all your life. Practices are held every Wednesday night at 6:45 p.m. at the high school gym. For further information, please call 565-2244. 'Yours sincerely, Charles Kalbfleisch Band Director Lightningdestroys Tuckersmith home Mrs. Grace Miller took over the meeting. SEPTEMBER 17, 1970 An eighteen year-old youth, Kenzie Smith of R. R. 2, Listowel was injured Saturday night when the tractor he was 78 years ago. It is solid silver driving was in collision with a and winds with a key. It is still pick-up truck in Grey Town - in workable order. ship: Bee The pick-up truck was driven One hundred and fifty friends by James W. Alexander, 25, of and neighbours of Mr. and R. R. 4, Walton. In the colli - Mrs. Clare Haney of sion the tractor was overturned Tuckersmith gathered in the in a ditch, pinning the youth Seaforth Armouries to honour beneath it. He was taken to this popular bride and groom Seaforth Community Hospital and present them with a purse by Box Ambulance Service of money. where he remains in satisfac- tory condition with internal injuries. FROM THE PAGES OF THE HURON EXPOSI- TOR, SEPTEMBER 20, 1895 While cutting wood in J. Walker's bush, Tuckersmith, H. Monteith gave his foot a bad gash. . Bee G. Petty, Sr. of Hensall, recently sent a large shipment of fine cattle to the Old Coun- try. They will be sold by his brother James, who is in Eng- land. Bee Wm. McDougall, of Kippen, who recently sold his farm to Thos. Forsyth, has purchased a dwelling of Robert Bell Jr. of Hensall and intends moving. Bee A very handsome granite monument was erected in the Egmondville Cemetery to the memory of the late Alexander Charlesworth, son of A. Charlesworth. Bee • During a heavy electrical storm in Zunch, a tree fell 011 family of Indians where they had camped, killing a man and his wife and badly injuring his children. SEPTEMBER 17, 1920 Mrs. R, L. Clark of Seaforth received word from the Army Headquarters that her son, Sgt. C. R. Clark had won the Mili- tary Medal for services ren- dered in connection with the operations in front of Valenciences, France. Bee The worst fire in McKillop in In the Years Agone many years occurred on the farms of Samuel Storey when his two bank barns and the entire crop from 200 acres were completely destroyed by fire, together with the separator of Archie Lamont, who was threshing on the Brown farm. The loss will be about 515,000. eec We are glad to state that Gordon McGavin, of Leadbury school, whose name did not appear with the successful candidates in the entrance examinations, has received his certificate. Bee The Murless Players of town have received numerous requests for appearances in various towns including Goderich, St. Thomas, Exeter and Hensall. Bee The property of Chas. Reeves on Coleman Street has been sold to Raymond Townsend. The property in Egmondville belonging to Wm. M. Musgrove of Goderich, has been sold to Wm. D. Papple of Egmondville. Bee Mrs. J. R. Murdock, of Bruwefield, has been appointed organist and choir leader of SEPTEMBER 21, 1945 Brucefield UnitedeChurch. During the severe electric storm which passed over this The national clothing collec- district, the residence of tion for the millions of desti- Mervin Lane, of Tuckersmith, tute in war devastated lands was struck by lightning and abroad has opened. C. E. Smith completely destroyed in the fire has been appointed as local that followed. cam. ee• Chas. Hagan of town has a watch with an interesting his- tory. 1t was owned by his uncle, the late Thomas Gorman, who lost his life in a hotel fire in Eureka, California Bee 'The Seaforth Women's Insti- tute met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott, McKillop. Mrs. Robert McKercher favoured with two vocal selections after which • ewe When dignitaries come to Seaforth in future they can expect to receive a memento of the town. Council at its meeting Mon- day night authorized the pro- duction of a cloth crest and at the same time suggested cost details be obtained on metal medallions. Each will incorpor- ate the town emblem. Bee Ernest Adams celebrated his 90th birthday at his residence, North Main Street, Seaforth, on Monday. In average health, Mr. Adams is quite active for his age. He enjoys working in his garden and retains a keen interest in the commw*lty. Mt. Adams was loom in Hutktt Township, a son of the late N. T. Adams and Mary Miller. 1