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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1996-09-25, Page 5News and Views More letters... Dispute is question of control Dear Editor: My wife and I live in a her- itage home. We chose to des- ignate our home after learn- ing that this community had made a commitment to pre- serve its heritage buildings, both residential and in the downtown core. We were aware of all the requirements associated with designation, including the many responsi- bilities we would be taking on. We always have found LACAC approachable, and they have responded to our inquiries promptly and intel- ligently. It strikes me that the present dispute has little to do with heritage or a citizen's duty to the community. Rather, it seems to boil down to a ques- tion of control - as in who has the right to control what a building looks like. Years ago, as anyone who lives in the area is aware, the com- munity of Seaforth chose to acknowledge that its main street was a unique example of the town's heritage and established the mechanisms necessary to preserve and protect this heritage. The. decision was made and sup- ported by a majority of our residents (judging by the crowd in photos celebrating the event). There are no mysteries to the bylaws. There is no secret to consulting with LACAC. There is an established, sen- sible, and necessary process that exists in countless com- munities throughout our province. If the proponents of change could offer me an alternative for our main .street that improves on our heritage, I would be more sympathetic. However, I see no sign of any creative vision that speaks to the soul of our community. Heritage is not about grants and by-laws. It is not about furthering - or thwarting - individual interests. It is about pride in our past and the love, sweat, and tears devoted to preserving some- thing worth cherishing - something that can never be replaced. Our council and merchants need to engage in thoughtful discussion of an issue that could affect each and every resident for gener- ations enerations to come. We all have a duty to ensure that our actions are in the best interest of the community. Robert S. Shepherd Writer says, `demolish building' Dear Editor: Just a few comments on what has been in the paper lately. Nifty Corners, Jim and Danica's looks really good and regarding the Radio Shack sign was it not inside the store before, if not could it be? The section between Box Furniture Store and Bee's -- why the big stall? It seems to be a gutted shell. that destroys the main street's looks as well as taking up parking places. Demolish it. I am not against keeping heritage, but can it not he incorporated with the new. Compromise, we need the businesses to stay. I, for one, shop at home unless I can't find what I am looking for. How do you expect busi- nesses to stay afloat when they are taxed left and right? Plus heritage is costly. The mayor's comment about we're 100 per cent behind LACAC - Is that town coun- cil? If he means Town of Seaforth people, I doubt it very much. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Louise Dick P.S. It will never be true heritage, you can't go back that far - horse and buggy days! Heritage committee spearheaded by LACAC CONTINUED from page 4 live. The comments in this letter are an attempt to get the record straight. I do not have any complaints over the let- ters that were written to the editor but I do take offence when the letters do not con- tain true facts. LACAC is always reported on if there is had P.R. yet there are never any refer- ences to positive work done. For the last several years we have had heritage walks every July 1 as a way of pro- moting Seaforth's and Canada's heritage. M the pre- sent time a group of people arc looking into ways of pre- serving our heritage and keeping it in town. There are several private collections of memorabilia gathered by res- idents of Seaforth which this committee, which was spear- headed by LACAC, are start- ing to catalogue. All of the members are from town and some of them own businesses in Seaforth or work on Main Street, in fact one was even horn in Seaforth. As a member of town council and LACAC it is unfortunate what has hap- pened but we are exploring avenues to make things work smoother in the future. Michael Hak Councillor and LACAC Representative and Owner of a Designated Main Street Building Little lesson on licence and liquor boards Dear Editor: I am quite well aware of the difference between "licence", the noun, and "license", the. verb, and expected that everyone else was, as well, from around the time of Grade 6 The instance in question concerned only the noun. I am also aware of the exis- tence of the LLBO; however, the point is that in thc item referred to, you appear tohe using the two Boards inter- changeably, since you first , refer to the decision as that of the Licence Board, but two paragraphs later you speak of the LCBO decision and, again, in the last paragraph you use LCBO. That is why I wondered if you knew what LCBO stands for. Nowtell mc that the two Boards were acting together. Yours (as ever) Dorothy E Bassett 11 TH• HURON IXPOSSTO, Septiombr 11116-626. 18 R.P.'s CARPENTRY Ron Pryce 527-0974 Rooting, Renovations, Custom Built Homes, Decks, Interior/Exterior Trim, Cabinets, Farm Buildings R.R. #4, Walton, On NOK 1Z0 Fax: 527-0679 Firewood Hard Maple or Ash SLABWOOD Limited Time Offer - Call now - • $130./17 cu. yd. Truck Load Delivered within 20 miles Mileage charge Beyond Thal Large Quantity Discounts When You Haul!!! CraigAuburn, OntHardwoods Ltd. 519-526-7220 . Providing for the Individual Needs of ORCA ,,,, Seniors in a Friendly & d.f ��- . �_��• Caring Atmosphere • 1867 HERITAGE Schoolhouse • 24 Hour supervision • Planned activities • Housekeeping & laundry services Included • Meals enjoyed to dining room setting • Vacation Relief • Convalescent Care • Central Location to Shopping & Churches Spirit keeps family going in crisis BY DAVID EMSLIE SSP News Staff When Dustin Court was a baby, his parents joked that nothing was going to stop him. Now, as he is in the midst of 43 weeks of cancer treatments at the age of three, his fighting spirit is helping his family face up to the cri- sis. It was just a few short months ago that Mik and Angie Court, of Vanastra, were an average Huron County family, with two jobs, and two little boys, Jordan, 6, and Dustin, 3. This all changed in a hurry, however, after a seemingly harmless lump was removed from Dustin's head, and was diag- nosed as being cancerous. It was near the end of May when Dustin developed what appeared to be a "goose egg" on the right side of his fore- head, the Courts explained, and it looked so much like a goose egg, that they asked his day care centre if he had bumped his head. In a visit to the doctor, they were told that it was not a bug bite or a goose egg, and were sent home for a week to see if the lump would reduce in size. From there, the family visited a pediatrician. "The pediatrician also thought it was a cyst, but recommended it be removed," Angie said. The Courts next found themselves at the Children's Hospital of Western Ontario in London, where they met with the surgeon. Angie explained, "The surgeon looked at it, and knew right away. He said they would remove it, and have to biopsy it." In the first week of July, the couple had their fears con- firmed that the lump might be cancerous. "They told us it was malignant then," said Mik. The last few months have passed quickly for the family following the diagnosis that Dustin had a rare form of can- cer called Rhabdomyosarcoma. They DANCE FOR DUSTIN - A fundraising dance with be held Friday, October 18 at the Clinton Legion for the family of Dustin Court, who is suffering from a rare form of cancer. Dustin, (front, right), the three-year-old son of Mik and Angie Court of Vanastra, is current- ly undergoing 43 weeks of cancer treatments. Seated with Mik, Angie and Dustin is Dustin's older brother, Jordan, 6. immediately, upon receiving the diagnosis, visited an oncologist in the hospital, where they discussed his treatment. In all, Dustin faces 43 weeks of chemotherapy and radiation treatments, which were planned by the Institute of Rhabdomyosarcoma. Dustin's chemotherapy began in the third week of July, but prior to his first treatment, the three males in the Court family, dad Mik, Dustin, and his big brother Jordan, all had their hair closely cropped, in a show of support for Dustin's expected hair Toss. "He lost his hair by the second treatment," Mik stated. "He was very nauseat- ed from the first bunch of chemo." Since the chemotherapy treatments began, the couple has been spending four to five days a week in London. While they did have a room at the Ronald McDonald House in London, Mik explained, "One parent stays with him all the time. He's up and down. Thcy arc pumping flu- ids into him, and he is up every 15 minutes or half hour" to use the bathroom. "For the first while, both of us were constantly there, for our mind set as well as his," Angie added. Now, however, thc couple plans to take turns driving Dustin to London for treatments, as Jordan has returned to school at St. Joseph's Separate School in Clinton. Side Effects of Treatments As the family tries their best to adjust to the twist life has thrown at them, Dustin is fac- ing the numerous side effects from the chemotherapy treat- ments. He has already suf- fered significant weight loss, and after stomach problems, was unable to cat for nine days. He has jaw pain from the treatments, and other muscle pain. "His muscles are tightening up," Mik said, not- ing that last week, his leg muscles were tight, causing Dustin to walk on his toes. Angie noted that the most severe side effect they have to keep their eye on is the fact that Dustin's blood counts drop off to bottom levels, "and he's very susceptible to any kind of infection." She added that they watch for a fever, and within about 12 hours, they are off again to London. Mik added that due to the low blood counts, any infection in the air can be contracted by Dustin. "We asked if we should get rid of our dog or scrub down the house," Angie said, as they hoped to hold off any infection. They were told, however, that most sicknesses that he will get will already be in him. Another danger of lowered blood counts is the fact that clotting might not take place. "When platelets get so low, if he got a nose bleed or a cut, he could be in a lot of dan- ger," Mik stated. The danger of catching infection was proven recently, as the Courts returned home just last week from a two- week stay in London, after Dustin picked up a strain of the flu virus. The infection was eating up his platelets, CONTINUED on page 17 519-5217-1.440 13 Church Street, Seaforth, Ont. 0, SENIOR BOYS' HOCKEY TEAMS PANTHERS 1. Tim McNaughton 2. Kyle Bennewies 3. Daryl Young 4. Jason McDonald 5. Kyle Henerson 6. Jordan Drew 7. Joey Tunney 8. Nic Elligsen 9. Kyle Devereaux 10 Barry Lorenz 11. Craig Traquar 12. Barry Young 13. Nathan Marshall 14. Jason Chappel 15. Luke Vick 16. Cody McNaughton Coaches: Colin Young,Joe Vick BLUES 1. Marc Glanville 2. Ryan VanDooren 3. Jason Anstett 4.Ryan Willis 5. Dean Wood 6. Josh Dale 7. David Ludwig 8. Josh Holland 9. Jeremy Hildenbrand 10. Jason Denys 11. Greg McGrath 12. Dave Austin 13. Matt Smale 14. Jason Brugger 15. Quentin Brugess 16. Mark Kirkconnell Coach*: Brian Glanville OILERS 1. Scott Bridge 2. Steven Vanderlaan 3. Mark Delchlaro 4.Tyler Elligsen 5. Matt Camochan 6. Tanner Glanville 7. Adam Broome 8. Scott Dalton 9. Scott Schenk 10. Curtis Ryan 11. Jared O'Rourke 12. Cole Dorssers 13. Bryan Kowalchuk 14. Brett O'Reilly 15. Jimmy Dick Coaches: Pat O'Reilly, Kevin Broome CANADIENS 1. Laura Devereaux 2. Curtis Agar a 3. Gerrid Dalton 4. David Verbeme 5. Brent Coleman 6. Cory Chappel 7. Nathan Kruse 8. Chris Cronin 9. Patrick Kale 10. Jonathan Sharpe 11. Greg Bowers 12. Matthew Devereux 13. Kevin Hood 14. Joseph Flanagan 15. Krista Verbeme Coaches:Ri hard Verbeme. Bev Coleman SHARKS 1. Nick Chessell 2. Lance Laverty 3. Davkr Chessell 4. Ian Gordon 5. David McClorey . 6. Darren Beaver 7. Bill Nigh 8. Brock Smlth 9. Robert Johnson 10. Owen O'Reilly 11. Chrls Devrles 12. Grady Beaver t3. Stephen Haney 14. Luke Veens 15. Derek Wolfe Coaches: Tom Johnson, Tom Nigh DUCKS • 1. Derek Nesbitt 2. Kevin Camochan 3. Barry Noakes 4. Matthew Flanagan 5. Don O'Reilly 6. Curtis Vesse 7. Mark Flanagan 8. Steven Camochan 9. Joey Nesbitt 10. Greg Medd 11. Trevor Engel 12. Craig Jervis 13. Brent O'Reilly 14. Nic Jansen 15 B.J. Urbach 16. Steven Henerson Coach:Greg O'Reilly BRUINS 1. Adam Leonhardt 2. Keegan Teichert 3. Daniel Nash 4. Curtis Murray 5. Derek VanDrunen 6. Tim McClure 7. Kyle Teichert 8. Collin Klobhofer 9. Mike Delvecchio 10. Wade Broome 11. Billy Gridzak 12. Korey Nash 13. Andrew Southgate 14. Brad Lubbers 15. Beau Dill - 16. Kevin Murray Coaches: Karl Teichert, Paul Giidzak LEAFS 1. Tyler Dalton 2. Stephanie Weber 3. Leah Craig 4. Paul Stephen Jr. 5. Ryan Nurse 6. Joshua Gowan 7. Matt Dalton 8. Steve Govier 9. Jim Moms 10. Nick Packer 11..Ryan Wilson 12. Hunter Fitzsimmons 13. Daryl Hulley 14. Randi Lynn Wilson. 15. Josh Nurse Coaches:Larry Dalton, John Wilson WHALERS 1. Megan Nolan 2. John Crowley 3. Brady Nolan 4. Bradley Henderson 5. Derek VanDieten 6. Sarah O'Rourke 7. Garrett VanDieten 8. Kirsten Maloney 9. Danielle Devries 10. Mark Wilbee 11. Matthew Cartwright 12. Eric Finlayson 13. Kyle Kirkconnell 14. Colin Searle 15. Joe Searle Caches: Ran Moms., Rad Fntayson KINGS 1. Darcy McCutheon 2. Devin McCutheon 3. McKenzie Fisher 4. Ben Rapson 5. Calahan O'Reilly 6. Tyler Vandermolen 7. Geoffrey Banks 8. Kyle Brown 9. Stephen Medd 10. Shawn Brooker 11.Troy Hopkins 12.,Mkhael McLaughlin 13. Tara O'Reilly 14.Joseph Rapson 15.Matthew Fisher 16. Joe O'Rourke Caches: Blaine kkCuteon, Paul Vandermden Sat. Sept. 28/96 Schedule 6:30 e.m. Sr. HL • Bruins vs. Panthers Timekeeper Is parent of Tim McNaughton 7:30 a.m. Sr. HL • Blues vs. Ducks Timekeeper Is parent of Derek Nesbitt 8:30 a.m. Jr. HL - Leafs vs. Whalers Timekeeper is parent of Tyler Dalton 9-30 a.m. Jr. HL • Canadians vs Sharks Timekeeper is parent of Laura Devereaux