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The Huron Expositor, 1995-11-22, Page 44—THR HURON RXPO$ITOR, November 22, 1225 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 IERRI-LYNN DALE - General Manager & Advertising Manager MARY MELLOR • Sales PAT ARMES - Office Manager DIANNE McGRATH • Subscriptions & Classifieds PAYE SCOTT - Editor GREGOR CAMPBELL - Reporter JOA` MELLEN - typesetter, proofreader f3 ARB STOREY - distribution A Burgoyne Community Newspaper ,SUBSCRIPTION RATES: LOCAL • 28.00 a yeor, in advance, plus 1.96 G.S.T. ,SE 10R5; • 25.00 o yew, in odvonce, plus 1.75 G.S.T. "ch. Stratford oddresse%: 28.00 a year, in ocivance, plus 7.28 postage, plus 2.47 G.S.T O4 -of Of -Area: 28.00 a year, in odvonce, plus 11.44 postoge, plus 2.76 G.S.T USA p: 28.00 a year in odvance, plus 576.00 posloge, G.S.T. exempt TE is i y Signal -Slur Publishing at 100 Main 51., Seaforth. Publication moil registration No. 0696 held a1 Seaforth, Ontario. 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Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1 WO Member of the Conodian Community Newspaper Association, Ontario Community Newspaper Associotion and the Ontario Press Council Letters to the Editor Obstetrical department 'busy as ever' in Clinton Dear Editor, The Obstetrical Service at Clinton Public Hospital is as busy as ever, contrary to a story in last week's Expositor. Your November 15 story on the Seaforth Hospital's Board Meeting quoted a board member as stating that the number of newborn deliveries at our hospital had declined drastically in the last four years. Nothing could be further from the truth. Our Obstetrical Department continues to offer high quality, family -centred care to just under 200 mothers and their babies each year. In fact, we anticipate that the number of deliveries in 1995/96 will be at least as high and perhaps higher than in the two previous years. Following a recent inspection by Specialists from the Perinatal Outreach Team based in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, our Obstetrical Unit received rave reviews on , the quality of service it provides. We are justifiably proud of the work of our nurses, physicians and all staff who contribute to this care. I hope that the above points correct the record on the state of Obstetrical Services at Clinton Public Hospital. Allan Halls Executive Director Clinton Public Hospital Hospital deserves apology Dear Editor, Re: Increased Obstetrics at Seaforth Community Hospital You reported in your local paper that according to 'operating statisitics' at Seaforth Community Hospital, thirty-eight births were performed in the six-month period from April 1/95 to Sept 1/95. This is wonderful for the Seaforth Hospital and the surrounding community. However, the conclusions offered by Board Member Jim Crocker, and I quote: 'Four years ago the hospital was at a low of only 14 births for the year. At the same time the Clinton Hospital was performing about 200 births. the numbers have now almost reversed,' end of quote: was totally erroneous. Obviously, Mr. Crocker does not have the 'operating statistics' of the Clinton Public Hospital obstetrical ward or he would not have made such a patently incorrect statement. The facts are that Clinton Hospital in the last full fiscal year performed 182 births. This averages just over 15 births per month at CPH as compared to just over 6 births per month at SCH. It would seem wishful thinking on Mr. Crocker's part to say that we have seen 'an almost complete reversal' in the numbers. Mr. Crocker owes the Clinton Public Hospital a printed retraction and a sincere apology for his damaging distortion of the facts: as does the editor of the Seaforth Expositor for printing them without first checking their veracity. Sihcerely, M. Anderson Spanking occurs when parents out of control Dear Editor, In response to Janet Billson's letter (Different Views on Spanking, Nov. 8/95), corporal punishment has no place in contemporary family relationships. It is unjust, and it is not discipline. As a society, we have agreed that hitting people (i.e. wives) is not tolerable. Children are people too and to slap a child 'out of love' is an abuse of parental power. Likewise, to justify physically punishing a child out of respect to a 'Judeo-Christian' her;tage is no longer acceptable in view of the appalling abuses to children at the hands of authority figures which have recently come to light in Ontario, Alberta and Newfoundland. Spanking children does not occur out of Iovc: it occurs when parents are out of control, and intend to punish the child. Discipline, on thc other hand, provides an opportunity for a child to Team from his mistakes in an atmosphere of trust, respect, and dignity. There is no denying that parenting can be stressful, challenging and frustrating at times. Fortunately, support for parents is available through parenting education courses. Parents who seek alternative methods of discipline and a practical, effective approach to parenting are encouraged to call Women Today of Huron (519-524-6767) or Rural Response to Healthy Children (519-529-3770) for more information about courses in their community. Sincerely, Pam Snowdon, Co-ordinator of Parenting Education, Women Today of Huron &Rural Response to Healthy Children It's that, that 'stuff,' you know? Here's your crossword clue: Four-letter word beginning with "s" that you have to shovel. (No, the second letter isn't ` It falls from the sky and lands on your car. (It's not from birds). You can roll it into balls and throw it at other people if you're so inclined. You can roll it into bigger balls, stack them on top of each other and call them men. (Their leader's name is Frosty). This "s" thing can be travelled over using a machine with a moving tread and skiis to steer. It can be made into trails. It is white and cold. (It's not vanilla ice cream). People who don't like it go to Florida for six months. It affects how the people who stay in Canada dress and drive. If God wanted to torment us with freezing dandruff, this might be it. It's called pure when it's driven but you wouldn't want to drive in it too often. Just like Santa, its heavier in the belt. It's also a crystal but it's not made of glass (and it's not a beer). If you want to get tech- nical, it belongs to the hexag- onal system of crystallization. It weighs five to 12 pounds per cubic foot but when compacted it may weigh 15 to 50 pounds per cubic foot. Under normal conditions, when 10 inches of it melts it creates one inch of water. (It's not a popsicle). We don't plant it but we plough it and it still grows. This "s" word is on top of 01' Smoky and other moun- taintops. People pay to get dropped off on the tops of big hills of it and slide down with two boards on their feet. Or just one. (You have the option of sitting or standing in your descent). You can make angels in it but the heat will destroy them. It's illegal to snort it. It will make your hair turn white when you're still young. You can put salt on it but you shouldn't eat it, (especially if it's yellow). It can make dead trees look beautiful and brighten up a dull landscape. The "s" word has its own bank. There's plenty of deposits from November to March or April. One famous White one has seven friends who are verti- cally -challenged. You can make a home out of it in the proper conditions and there's no mortgage payments! It can bound you and blind you. Some people think it's nice to have at Christmas but don't want to see it for the rest of the year. (No, it's not visiting relatives). It can be slippery and a real flake. (It's not the leader of the Blur Quebecois). Without it Winter Olympics would be pretty boring. There's a job named after it, if you can believe it. But it doesn't pay. Mike Harris would like to have welfare recipients shovel it to collect their benefits. (No, it doesn't rhyme with mitt). You can try to fence it and it's not i!Iegal. Its drop is a flower. A lily, leopard, owl and goose are named after it. So is a shoe. It falls in squalls and hurries in flurries. It blows (and it can suck). Guess what? It's here. GREGOR CAMPBELL PHOTOS WINTER WONDERLAND IN NOVEMBER - These scenic photos were taken in the snow- covered Seaforth countryside recently. It's still a month a way from the official beginning of winter. (Try telling that to the snow). Letters Do we need new financial officer? Dear Editor, It was very interesting to read that our hospital is on target to save $50,000 on a new laboratory agreement. Further on in the article it stated that a Chief Financial Officer had been hired, a man who has his CGA papers. What his salary is was not stated. With a CEO, a Chief Nursing Officer, a Purchasing Agent, a full office staff, competent nurses etc., and with a limited number of patients, what do we need with a Financial Officer? Do other small hospitals need or have such a person? It would certainly be interesting to have more information on this connection, especially when the government is cutting back on the money allotted to hospitals and in a number of casts, closing many facilities. Betty Leonhardt Incomes increase Statistics Canada says for the first time in five years family incomes were higher in 1994 than they were the pear before. Spurred on by 382,000 new jobs average family incomes, from all sources, rose to $58,153 last year. The number of low income families also fell by 120,000 last year compared to 1993. Family incomes have declined after adjustment for inflation by $3,620 since the peak year of 1989, Stats Can says. The improvements in in- comes last year reduced that drop by about $1,000. Seaforth curlers elect officers in 1920 FROM THE PAGES OF THE HURON EXPOSITOR NOVEMBER 29, 1895 WALTON - Mr. John McGavin went to Seaforth on Monday, to attend, the Colle- giate Institute. Last Sunday the Christian Endeavor Society took charge of the evening service, in Duff's Church, and a commit- tee gave some good addresses on the topic of the evening, "Curse of intemperance." BRUSSELS - On Monday night we had a terrific wind storm, preceded by rain, which did considerable damage in blowing down fences through- out the country. The salt block smoke stack was blown down as was also that of the Cranbrook flax mill. A. Koenig had part of his shed blown down. Beattie Brothers have sold their trotting mare, Wanda. She was conveyed to W.B. Fasig & Company, of New York, when she was sold by public auction to one J.C. King, of Montreal, for $2,700, a big figure. NOVEMBER 26, 1920 GOLDEN WEDDING About 80 guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. McGregor to join in celebrating the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McGregor, the family being all present on this occasion. At twelve o'clock all were called to the dining room 1 In the Years Agone• Alt P.r and place around a table, loaded with plenty of good things to satisfy the inner man. When dinner was over and the ladies had everything put to rights, all were invited into the parlor, when Master Morely Caper presented his grand- mother with an eight-day clock, while Winson Workman and Alexander McGregor presented Mr. McGregor with a gold headed cane. While the pres- ents were given, Master Sproat Patterson read an address pre- pared for the occasion. The Curlers - The annual meeting of the Seaforth Curling Club was held in the council chamber on Wednesday even- ing and was very largely attended. Last year was the most successful in the history of the club, and judging by the enthusiasm manifested on Wednesday evening, the coming season promises to be even better. The weekly bonspeils which were such an attractive feature of the play last winter are to be continued again this year and other matters pertaining to the welfare of the club were dis- cussed. The following officers were elected: Patron, W.D. Stewart, St. Paul; President, J. Beattie; Vice President, Keith McLean; Secretary, C.A. Barber; Execu- tive Committee, Ross Sproat, G.D: Haigh, R.M. Jones, W.E. Southgate; Skips, W. Ament, J. Beattie, R.E. Bright, George Bethune, C.A. Barber, J.C. Greig, T. Johnston, R.M. Jones, W.E. Kerslake, Keith McLean, G.A. Sills, W.E. Southgate, Charles Stewart. NOVEMBER 30, 1945 The Department of Education has notified the Seaforth High School that Donald Stephenson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Stephenson, ranked first in Huron County for the Carter Scholarship. This scholarship is valued at $100 and reflects great credit on Donald's ability. Often these awards are won by students repeating some of their Upper School s.ub'ects. Although only 16 years of age, Donald wrote 11 papers for the first time, instead of the usual eight, and obtained five first- class honours. He will enter thc School of Applied Science and Engineer- ing, at the University of Toronto, early in the new year. * * * The annual High School Commencement will be held in the High School auditorium on Friday'evening, Nov. 30th, at 8 p.m. There will be presentation of awards and scholarships. The Glee Club, under Miss Mabel Turnbull's direction, is presenting an operetta, in cos- tume, "Trial By Jury" and it promises to be very entertain- ing, with choruses and solos by members of the case. NOVEMBER 26, 1970 The first blast of winter struck the arca late Monday and Tuesday covering the district with up to two feet of snow. Driving was treacherous at best and nearly impossib:e for those who weren't prepaied for the onslaught of snow and wind. * * * The Bruccficld United Church was totally destroyed by fire following an explosion Friday night. Nothing was saved. Fanned by high winds and fed byhighly varnished wood, the fre completely destroyed the Church in about 45 min- utes. * * * Standard Products (Canada) Ltd. will receive a forgivable loan amounting to $100,000 for the manufacture of plastic products in Seaforth according to Hon. Chas. MacNaughton, Huron MPP and provincial treasurer.