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The Huron Expositor, 1995-10-18, Page 44-THt HURON SXPO$ITOR, October IS, 1995 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 TERRI-IYNN DALE - General Manager & Advertising Manger MARY MELIOR - Sales PAT ARMES - Office Manager WJE McGRATH - Subscriptions & Classifieds DAVE SCOTT - Editor GREGOR CAMPBELL - Reporter JOAN MELLEN - Typesetter / Proofreader BARB STOREY - Distribution A Burgoyne Community Newspaper t1BSCRIPION RATES: LOCAL - 28.00 o yeor, in advance, plus 1.96 G.S.T. ghIORS: - 25.00 a year, in odvance, plus 1.75 G.S.T. Ctocierich. Stratford addresses: 28.00 a year, in advance, plus 7.28 postage, plus 2.47 G.S.T Out -of Of -Area: 28.00 a year, in advance, plus 1 1.44 posloge, plus 2.76 G.S.T 28.00 a year in advance, plus $76.00 postage, G.S.T. exempt Signol-Stor Publishing at 100 Moira St., Seaforth. Publication moil registration No. 0696 held of Seaforth, Ontario. Advertising is accepted on condition haat in the event of o typographical error, the advertising spore occupied by the erroneous item, together with a reosonoble allowance for signature, will not be charged, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the opplicoble role. In the event of o typographical error, odvertising 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 Advertising is merely an offer to sell and may be withdrawn of any time.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 undeliv- erobte copies are to be sent to The Huron Expositor. Wednesday, October 18, 1995 Editorial and Business Offices - 100 Main Street.,Seaforih Teleplsone (519) 527-0240 Fax (519) 527-2858 Mailing Address - P.O. Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK two Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Ontario Community Newspapers Association and the Ontario Press Council Editorial What is justice? The Trial Of The Century is over and one thing is abundantly clear. Public outrage is not sated until somebody - anybody - has paid. When no one is tumed over to be punished, there has been no satisfactory conclusion in the eyes of the general populus. Justice, say the people, demands a prisoner and a penalty. The law holds that an individual is innocent until proven guilty beyond a shadow of reasonable doubt. But that's not how the people see it. Content only after guilt has been assigned, the majority of people regard anyone charged with a crime to be guilty. Those who claim innocence must not only prove it, they must turn over the one who will accept the blame. So it was that from the moment O.J. Simpson took off in his white Bronco last fall with the police in pursuit and millions of pedple in the United States and Canada watching through the miracle of television, the former football star was tried and convicted by the majority of people for murdering his former wife Nicole and Ron Goldman. Unlike the jury who were charged with the responsibility to weigh the evidence from the premise that O. J. was innocent, the public viewed the trial proceedings with the view that O. J. was guilty. While the jury was required by law to remain impartial, the public had no such constraint. Polis indicate that over 70 per cent of Americans believed O.J. was a murderer. Thus when the jury returned a "not guilty" decision on October 3, it was not at all surprising then; was wide -spread anger and bitter criticism. Those with minds closed to the idea of doubt were deeply disappointed by those whose minds had been open, to the truth that reasonable doubt existed. This trial and this verdict will raise many questions in the hearts and minds of the American people about their system of justice and the persons called to dispense the law within it. Like it or not, Johnnie Cochran understands the system - and he knows how to use it to advantage. All Cochran had to do was prove the existence of reasonable doubt. When he reminded the jury, "If it doesn't fit, you must acquit" he not only planted doubt, he provided an out. The .key word in that statement was "must". It implied no choice. During months and months of tedious testimony, Johnnie Cochran et al pointed out over and over again the inconsistencies and uncertainties in the prosecution's arguments. Conscientious jurors sworn to uphold the letter of the law while disregarding their own personal opinions, could find no conceivable alternative but to vindicate the accused. It was the justice system working as it was intended, although itwas not perceived as justice by those who expected somebody - anybody - to pay. - SJK Letters to the Editor More farming, less psychics Dear Editor, Our community newspaper which has served the local community of Seaforth, Dublin, Mensal', and Walton is definitely changing. This is an agriculture -based community. Many of our towns' people arc involved in agriculture, be it in selling equipment or vehicles, servicing machinery, selling inputs or applying them. The list could go on and on. Our new editor must not forget the agriculture segment this paper serves and depends on for advertisement income. It is unfortunate that he could be at the fair only for the psychic entertainment of Norm Barlow, and was not able to stay for local entertainment and the agricultural fund raiser in the pork and beef auctions. The winners don't care if they are recognized in the paper but it sure would be nice to let the public know which local Agri -businesses spent advertising money on the steaks, hams and pork loins. They do not pay these high prices just to get this quality meat. The society appreciates their support. These funds help the agriculture society defray some of the expenses of putting together a fair. The fair photos were wonderful but again the agriculture clement was lost with just one photo of a youngster pulling a 4-H calf, not even his own as he is only 3, and 4-H members must be at least 10 years old. Let's sec some photos of the animals that exhibitors have spent many hours training and preparing for the fair. All day Friday the Huron County 4-11 show was on at the livestock buildings. Saturday brought in more exhibitors. It was the 150th annual fair. The volunteers who organized this did a great job, but the paper did not. There was lots to do with agriculture at the fair, but the paper sure missed a chance to let all subscr bers know what a wonderful agricultural community the Seaforth area is. Sincerely, Gcrda Vanden Hoven, RR 4 Seaforth, ON Go west young man but take a better flight Okay, it's a little late for the "How I Spent My Summer Vacation" column (but maybe if I slip it under the teacher's door, she won't notice). This is a story about a guy (me) who went to Vancouver, B.C. (British California) before the official end of summer in September which was some- time before Rosh Hashana. The adventure started when my cheap, generic, no -name charter flight to the Land of the Lotus was delayed three hours at Pearson. And of course I took the shuttle bus which got me there three hours early. So 1 had six hours to kill in an airport terminal on Labour Day weekend which is some- thing like carrying your lug- gage around a large doctor's office with a bunch of patients who all have the same appoint- ment time. But luckily there were plenty of those silly shopping cart - type luggage -pushers to push around. After lapping Terminal 1 about 72 times, it was time to read a paper. The front page story on the Toronto Star that day was about the Toronto air show tragedy that killed the pilot and crew of a British war plane. Considering I was stepping into an airplane sometime before my next birthday, it probably wasn't the best reading material - especially the whole feature on the history of the world's worst air show disas- ters. To spare you the agonizing details of how I didn't spend my entire wait drinking $6-a- boule beers and counting ceil- ing tiles, I'll magically trans- port you onto my flight. • I was in a window seat. The seats were about six inches wide and there were two people between me and the aisle. And of course I had the "world's worst airline passen- ger" as the guy in front of me. He had his chair tipped back so far I could see his air sickness bag was already half full. There was no movie. Instead the flight attendants passed around a microphone and everyone told a story of their worst flying experience. I must have passed out some - Scotts Thoughts by Dave Scott where over Winnipeg from diverting all my energy to bladder control. I awoke when we began our descent which also disturbed the slumber of the 50 under age 4 passengers who began a chorus of screams (no kidding) which peaked with one two-year-old yelling, "N 00000!" as the plane touched down at Vancouver Airport sometime around 2 a.m. Then 1 took a cab with a driver who told me he didn't believe in speed limits or traf- fic lightsof r people driving after midnight. After peeling myself out of the back seat, I arrived at my brother Bruce's place of work during the nightshift. We stayed up all night until his shift was done at 6 a.m. - something I haven't done since my "crazy college days." Around 5:30 a.m. everyone in the plant started making weird animal noises over the P.A. system and playing recordings of trains running over dogs. (The effects of prolonged night shifts). After sleeping half the day, I finally got out and enjoyed Vancouver. What a place! - sushi, walking, mountains, walking, ocean, more restaur- ants, movies, art gallery, Greek food, Chinese food, walking, hiking, boating, cappuccino at Starbuck's, fringe festival, spiritual well-being, discover- ing the meaning of life, time to go home. POSTCARD FROM B.C. - Expositor editor Dave Scott (left) and his brother, Seaforth native Bruce Scott, took time out recently for a "little peace" at the Seaforth Peace Park in Vancouver, across the road from the Seaforth Armoury. SEAFORTH PEACE PARK I7arris cuts will hurt women, children of Huron Dear Editor, Recenk spending cuts announced by the Harris Government this week will have a significant and profound effect on the women and children of Huron Country. All funding for Second Stage Housing programs in Ontario from the Ministry of Community and Social Services will be completely eliminated at the end of this year. These cuts came from seemingly out of nowhere and are met with great anguish and disbelief by members of the community who work with the women and children whose lives are so dependent on the services provided by Phoenix of Huron. Unquestionably, beyond any and all doubt these cuts will effectively annihilate Phoenix of Huron in one fast and very .foul swoop. And let's put these cuts into perspective in light of other recent decisions announced by Harris. One of these has provided for significant tax breaks to corporations to save them millions and millions of dollars. Looking at the big picture then, wily has Harris chosen to hurt women and children --individuals and families who are least able to defend themselves? To fully comprehend the significance and tragedy of this, one must have a full understanding and appreciation of what exactly it is that Second Stage Housing provides to women and children in Ontario. There are twenty-two Second Stage Housing facilities across this province, including those Continued on page 5 Seaforth's connection with first atomic bomb FROM THE PAGES OF THE HURON EXPOSITOR OCTOBER 25, 1895 During the past two weeks Mr. John McMillan, MP for South. Huron, has been doing missionary work in the eastern part of the Province, with Mr. Laurier, the Liberal leader, and others. It is evident that Mr. McMillan has been doing good service, as he has been attracting considerable attention from the Mail and Empire, which never squeals except when its party is being hurt. It has devoted two or three articles to Mr. McMillan. * * * On Monday, the team of Mr. Walter Youill ran from in front of Ross' mill, past the Queen's hotel corner and thence up Tumberry street, until they were stopped by Harry James at the Revere House. They had several narrow escapes from doing serious damage, but fortunately no injury was done. * * * Mr. James O'Leary's filly, by Slander and from Florence G., died this week. On opening the animal a large abscess was found behind the kidneys, pressing on the bowels and which caused death. * * * The new bell for the town building is expected here this week. It was purchased from Menecley & Co., of Troy, New York. It will weigh 1,200 lbs., and costs $364 laid down. Dan McNaughton has the contract of putting up the new bell in thc town building. Brussels will have lots of bell music when they both get going. OCTOBER 22, 1920 THANKSGIVING DAY - Thanksgiving Day was publicly In the Years Agone observed in town on Monday last. The weather was ideal and while the tradition of Thanksgiving turkey was sadly lacking in evidence, there was no lack of other things to take its place. A Union church service was held in First Presbyterian Church in the morning and was well attended, the service being conducted by Rev. S. McLean, of Egmondville. The Bowlers held a Scotch Doubles Tournament on their green in the afternoon, while the golf course was the mecca for many. Golf is rapidly becoming the popular game, some thirty or more players being in evidence on the course Monday. The club now numbers several members from Clinton and Brussels besides local enthusiasts. The course, which is situated on the farm of Mr. Thos. Dodds, in McKillop, is an ideal natural one and next season will witness a large number enjoying this fascinating and healthful game. *** Clinton Collegiate Institute Sports Day was held on Friday, October 15th, and our collegiate attended en masse. In the Intercollegiate games held in the afternoon, Seaforth Collegiate was victorious, winning the baseball game by 4-2, and the basketball by 19- 14. . Three events, open to Goderich, Seaforth and Clinton Collegiate contestants, were all won by Seaforth representatives: Pole vault, Adam Dodds; running hop, step and jump, Gordon Hays; 100 yards race, Hector Hays. OCTOBER 26, 1945 Seaforth Reeve J.F. Daly was in Toronto on Saturday where he was a guest at a complimentary dinner to honour Mr. Gilbert A. LaBinc and to commemorate his discovery of the Pitchblende deposits of Great Bear Lake, a discovery which later was a notable factor in the development of the atomic bomb. The dinner was held in the King Edward Hotel, and the principal speaker was Mr. William L. Laurence, of the New York Times, who was present when the first experiment with an atomic bomb was made in Mexico, and was also on the bomber that dropped the great atomic bomb over Japan. His address on Saturday evening was carried by all the city dailies and was intensely interesting. Reeve Daly was one of the original directors of -the Eldorado Company, which processed the Pitchblend deposits discovered by Mr. LaBine, until the company was taken over by the Government early in the war. *** Cavan United Church, Winthrop, observed its seventieth anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 14th. Rev. W:A. Beecroft, of Wingham, was the guest minister. In his morning sermon Rev. Bcocroft stressed the great need of remobilizing instead of demobilizing our forces - remobilizing all our young men and women in a great crusade for Christ and His Kingdom. OCTOBER 22, 1970 Members of the 'Huron County Board of Education instructed director of education John Cochrane to get an up-to- date report from Clinton Town Police on the investigations into the recent bomb threats in Clinton schools. Gordon Moir, Wingham, said he had had disturbing reports and rumours concerning the happenings in Clinton. He hesitated to elaborate on heresay but urged the board to get some kind of an official report on the matter. * * * A large barn on the farm of Harold Dodds, RR 4, Walton, was completely destroyed by fire early Sunday morning. Fire Chief John F. Scott of the Scaforth Arca Fire Brigade estimated damage at $20,000. The fire was noticed by Mr. Dodds about 4:30 a.m. when it already was a mass of flames. The Seaforth Arca Fire Department on arrival were unable to save the building which had started to collapse. The Firemen, however, contained the flames and ,prevented spreading to a nearby shed. Lost in the fire along with the wood frame barn were a combine, a small truck, a bale elevator and many smaller tools and farm implements. Also last were about eighty pigs, thc family pony and the season's crop consisting of 4,000 bales of hay, 1,000 bales of straw and between 40 and 50 tons of grain. The loss was partially covered by insurance.