The Huron Expositor, 1995-11-01, Page 34
THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Novombar 1, 1995-3
Local
ANDY BADER PHOTO
SPECIAL PLAGUE - Senator William Henry Golding, former Mayor of Seaforth and a
native of Hibbert Township, was honored Sunday with the unveiling of a plaque in his mem-
ory. On hand for the celebration was Michael Montgomery (left), of Mitchell, great-grandson
of Golding; and organizing committee members Bob Norris, Esther Smale and Bob
Hamilton. Senator Golding died in 1961.
Hibbert native son honored
With S ial historical plaque
13Y ANDY BADER
SSP News Staff
One of Hibbert
Tbwnship's native sons
was honored Sunday -34
years after his death.
Senator William Henry
Golding was honored when
his great-grandson—
Michael
Montgomery of
Mitchell—offi-
cially unveiled
an historical
plaque recogniz-
ing his efforts to
both the
community and
the various levels
of government
on which he Sen. Willi
served. Henry Go
Senator
Golding was born and
raised on Lot 15,
Concession 5 of Hibbert
'Ibwnship in 1878. The
fifth child of Henry
Golding and Sarah Annis,
he attended S.S. #3 Hibbert
school. After working as a
farm laborer and woodcut-
ter until 1905, he trained as
a machinist in Seaforth
before his marriage in
1913.
His life of public service
began in 1916 when he
was elected to Seaforth's
town council, and five
years later, in 1921, he was
elected mayor f Seaforth
where he served for eight
years.
He entered the
volatile world of
federal politics in
1932 as he won
the Huron -South
seat for the
Liberal party
(later become
Huron -Perth rid-
ing), and he
served continual-
ly until he was
appointed to the
Senate in 1949. He
remained an active Senator
until his death on Dec. 31,
1961.
Major Frank Goldingt the
son of Senator William
Henry, gave thanks to the
special committee of Bob
Hamilton, Esther Smale
and Bob Norris for their
am
!ding
hard -work and persever-
ence in getting this honor
completed.
The cost of the plaque
was covered by donations
from local organizations,
businesses and citizens.
"Father was very proud
of his Hibbert roots,"
Major Golding told the
audience, estimated at 75
people in the Staffa
Township Hall.
"He would have been
slightly embarrassed if he
were here today, but deep
down he would also be
proud and humbled," he
said.
Hibbert Reeve and Perth
County Warden Walter
McKenzie chaired the cer-
emony, as well as giving
his remarks. Also on hand
to give their regards were
Senator Michael Meighen,
Huron -Bruce MP Paul
Steckle, Perth -Wellington -
Waterloo MP John
Richardson and Seaforth
Mayor Irwin Johnston.
The plaque will be erect-
ed at Golding's gravesite in
the Staffa Cemetery.
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NEW OFFICE OPENED - Huron MPP and Parliamentary
Assistant to Health Helen Johns was at Seaforth
Community Hospital Monday to officially open the Hospice
of Huron's new office. From left: Hospital CEO Bill Thibert,
Hospice Chair Dr. Robert Shepherd, Helen Johns, Shirley
Dinsmore - Director of Volunteer Services, Yvonne Kitchen
- Chief Nursing Officer. Dr. Shepherd hopes that both the
Clinton and Goderich hospitals can create office space for
Hospice of Huron and eventually fink up to the computer
bulletin board system being set up at the Seaforth office
for the organization which deals with palliative care and
support. The hospital was thanked for providing the pre-
sent space, and prior space in Yvonne Kitchen's office.
The volunteers were also thanked for all their help by
Shirley Dinsmore. MPP Johns drew the winner, Carol
Hunt, for the upcoming Fall Feast for Four.
Brussels man
charged for
bottle bomb
incidents
A 20 -year-old Brussels man
has been sentenced to a year in
jail by Provincial Court Judge
R.G.E. Hunter, who termed his
behavior "rank stupidity", for
bottle bomb incidents in that
village.
The charges against Jeremy
Pasztor were laid after a public
washroom was torched at the
Maitland Valley Conservation
Park Sept. 20, and after other
incidents of setting off
homemade explosives, one of
which occurred during the
Brussels Fall Fair with many
people nearby.
Crown Attorney Don Vale of
Sarnia told the court bottle
bombs can cause serious injury
and have enough power to
destroy a cement block.
Retail giant opens
in Goderich
Wal-Mart officially opened
its new 75,167 -square -foot
store on Halloween in the
Zehr's Plaza on Highway 8
Road in Goderich, the retail
giant's 45th location in Ontario
and 129th nationwide.
The Goderich location will
employ 110 people and include
a pharmacy, McDonald's res-
taurant and a lawn and garden
centre.
Wall -Mart Canada Inc. now
has 40 per cent of the discount
department store market share
in this country, and employs
20,000 people.
HOSPICE OF HURON
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4tar 4twrll
The lucky winner is
CAROL HUNT
RR #4 Walton.
Thank you to all
who purchased
tickets and to the
volunteers who sold
the tickets.
SEAFORTH
PUBLIC
UTILITY
COMMISSION
• NOTICE •
Due to the
FLUSHING OF HYDRANTS
within the Town of Seaforth
THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 6th
customers could experience some
discoloured water.
This will clear, but before doing
laundry, PLEASE check to see
that it is clear.
If you have any questions, please
call 527-0530.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Bob and Betty Beuttenmiller are pleased to
announce the new owners of Bob & Betty's
Variety and Gifts. Danica and Jim McNichol will
officially assume ownership Monday November
20, 1995. Jim and Danica reside in Seaforth with
their three sons, Jeffery 16, Brent 14 and Kyle 7.
They look forward to serving you and meeting
the challenges of the future.
Bob and Betty , would like to take this
opportunity to thank you for your patronage
over the last 28 years, and wish all the best to
Danica and Jim.
BOB AND BETTY'S
VARIETY AND GIFTS
527-1680 ItadmIll,Main Street, Seafort