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The Huron Expositor, 1997-11-19, Page 4Editorial xbtrr (,%IDIMmtjg'1 ► Nimaporer Siam 1160 asowaManneer • . .•)1 • Why Ativsdisin6 Monger • ;•.•. . g - Othm krone f.r DIAN E McGRA1H - Subscriptions & Gossii.ds -*sitar • dstribution A dowse Pubfishsrs Community Newspaper LOCAL • 32.50. ye.r, to adwroe, pew 2.21 B.S.T. staCiaL • 30.00 a year, in odwanoe, plus 2.10 0.5.1. USA 1 F ir 21.44 o year in advance, plus 575.00 pottage, 0.5.T. denim Published wee bye Sipnd•Staraye 100 Main Si..SeofortAkkadian kadian mai r giwetiah No. 0696 held a�� Ontario. Advertising is accepted on condition that in the went of a typographical a yea, the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item, together with a reasonable allowance for signature, v,h'S sat be charged, but the benne of the advertisement will be paid for at the appliokle rate. M the event of a ypographied error, odvertisinp goods or services at a wrong prim, goods or services may not be sold. Advertising is merely on offer to is and mot be withdrawn at any time. 1he Huron Expositor u not raaponshbb for the loua damage of unsolicited manuscripts, phots or other materials used for reproduction purposes. Changes of oddrw, orders for subscriptions and 'undeliv- erable copies ore to be ant to The Huron Expo.4or. Wadn..d.Y, November 19, 1997 Merkel and badness Offices • 100 Main Stred.,Seakrth (5191 5274240 Fax 15191 527-2459 Address - P.O. lox 69, OMaio, NOK IWO Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Ontario Community Newspapers Association and the Ontario Press Council Publication Mail Registration 14o. 07605 Experts surprised at jobless rate Economists, bankers, politicians - they all expressed surprise recently when the unemployment rate, instead of going down, as they expected, went up. Canada lost 27,000 full-time jobs in October and the unem- ployment rate edged up to 9.1 per cern instead of down, below 9 per cent as the "experts" confidently predicted. If the experts came out of their glass towers and travelled in the real world for a while they wouldn't be so surprised. Down here, it's easy to see that all this talk about the booming economy hasn't affected the lives of real people much. People are still worried about their jobs. They haven't had raises in years. They haven't even noticed the tax cut the provincial government has bestowed on them. They, or their children, are still unem- ployed or under -employed. We've been promised for a couple of years now that things would be better once the fundamentals were right. They are - for the privileged few in society who have seen their incomes soar. For the majority of incomes have been frozen or gone down. For the , infot unate grpy'p,. (,here's no`,Ivork at all - and, little hope for any. Perhaps the "experts" are afraid to tell us the truth: that this is what we're going to have to learn to live with. We've been sold a dream that we can have globalization and prosper. Despite those assembly -line jobs we've exported to Mexico or China, we were supposed to have even better jobs. There are jobs unfilled in Canada, but many are highly skilled jobs and laid -off assembly -line workers might never have the skills for them, no matter how much retraining they take. Meanwhile, Canada Post wants to reduce its workforce, Canada Packers wants workers to take huge pay cuts and the Ontario government wants to get rid of thousands of teachers. And the experts are surprised we're not enjoying prosperity? K.R. - The Citizen Letters to the Editor; Don't like it - won't listen Dear Editor: I was surprised to read in Helen Johns' letter, that a consultative meeting for all boards from the Western Ontario Region, resulted in the recommendations con- tained in the document " The Road Ahead," written by the Education Improvement Commission. The Huron -Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board was represent- ed at the 90 minute session for trustees and board admin- istration by Mike Miller, Chairperson of the Board; Louise Martin, Chairperson of the Local Education improvement Committee; Gaetan L. Blanchette, Director of Eduction; and Gerry Thuss, Superintendent of Business. The Board's representatives were very surprised with the recommendations which were eventually released, because they were reds indica- tive of the opinions expressed by my board and others at the session. In fact, much of the 90 minutes was used by the Education Improvement Commission to outline the process they were undertak- ing. Although Ms. Johns indi- cates that Bill 160 was based on "The Road Ahead," the Government of Ontario appears to be ignoring a very important recommendation of the Report, "that any savings realized through the restruc- turing of the School Boards be reinvested in education systems" Cuts in educational funding of at least $670 mil- lion dollars have been con- firmed in the draft employ- ment contract of the Deputy - Minister of Education and Training. It would appear that - just like in their consultative process - if they don't like what they hear, they won't listen to it! Sincerely, Mike Miller, Chairperson of the Board Correlation in results? Dw Editor. I have just finished reading your paper dated Nov. 5, 1997. On the front page, con- tained in the article titled "Math Problems in H.% m., " there is a statement which says "(rade 3 students were below the Qntllti° gaiveer- in a other stick titMd Vertu' says rural boards kicked around" there is ft quote by Mr. Carter stating "the Huron Board remains one of the lowest spending in the province. ' Holy Harris Batman, you mem there is a coneladoNl Just thought 1 would point it out. Thank you. Yours truly R. Ahrens . Burlington, On: The keyboard awakens following the 'e' word thought with "it will be chal- recently over the fax machine longing" - as many people alerting us to the fact that hive already found out in this Lyle Vanclief, Minister of province - hodpltals, educe- Agriculture and Agri -Food tion and now municipalities. Canada, was addressing the It was easy for federal Perth County Federation of Finance Minister Paul Martin Agriculture on October 30 in to comment recently at a Mitchell. (They didn't send fundraiser in Goderich that the press release(s) until the Liberal Party had bal. October 30 - so mayte they awed its books and now had just wanted to make sure we the 'problem' of deciding got it okay. Please don't use what to do with the surplus. this reasoning the next time When you take millions out you order a pizza - and call of provincial transfer pay- back six more times to con- ments, that solves some of firm the order). your federal financial prob- lems - and creates more for counties and small munici- palities like Seaforth, McKillop, Tuckeramith, Hibbert (now part of West Perth), Hullett, etc. The effects of those balanced fed- eral books trickles down to kick us in the pants (and the pocketbook). I hope the Harri#government doesn't end up bankrupting rural Ontario. (This is still the editor talk- ing. I'm not officially the 'm' word until December 1). Faxing Frenzy While on the topic of poli- tics but switching to one of my favourite pet peeves - excessivc government faxing - we received not one but SEVEN identical notices Well, that 'e' word is now over and the gag has been removed from my keyboard so I'm a little freer to offer my opinion on things. Now that I have so much time on my hands, I've been thinking of taking up mother hobby,..(just kidding). Time management will be a skill 1 will karts to improve upon and rely on heavily in the next few years. Although 1 will be switch- ing papers on December 1 (as well as being sworn in as the 'm' word), it doesn't mean I'll stop writing for SCaforth. The "Celebrate Seaforth's History" committee reports still need to be written and )'m now part of the media committee for the town's BR & E task force (for explana- tion on this group - also known as the community action committee, see related story in this paper). And I'II likely be covering amalgama- tion talks in south Huron which involve Hensall, Tuckersmith and others, which the previous Zurich editor reported on. Maybe the new editor here will even run an occasional guest column from me (that would totally be at his or her discretion). (Or maybe every- one's had enough of seeing Thank you for support of Poppy Drive Dear Editor: On behalf of the members of the Seaforth Branch 156, Royal Canadian Legion 1 would like to say thanks to the Seaforth and area citizens for your generous support during the Annual Poppy Drive. The Legion also appreciates and thanks the merchants who co-operated in allowing poppy boxes in their stores aid:allsgajnd)yiduals and jiraups cotil,Xibuted wreaths and took part in our memorial service on Remembrance Day. All was greatly appreciated. Sincerely Jim MacLeod Br. 156 Poppy Chairman 11 'q Scott's Thoughts by Dave Scott my facial hair appear and dis- appear and reappear and then reading about me writing about my shaving habits). As far as civic duty goes, well, I'll be civically dutily majorly busily. With restructuring looming, it's honestly hard for anyone to predict whether the entity we now know as Seaforth will remain as it is or become part of a larger body (the Republic of Huron??). And there are many other challenges facing the town and surrounding townships in the months ahead. But as 1 feel I'm stepping onto a soap box, I'll keep my editor's hat on and just end that train of Bathroom Safety And having nothing at all to do with politics, but still rele- vant to our daily lives, the Moen faucet company was "pleased to provide another installment on bathroom safe- ty" to us recently from Frank Buck (you wouldn't want to mix up the letters in his name), director of marketing and communications for Moen inc. Canada. But being space prohibitive (that's just another way of saying it's way too long and I'd never run it anyway), we'll offer the Reader's Digest version of bathroom safety: • Don't slip on the soap. (And be careful on that snow out there, toxo). Teachers thank people of Huron County Dear Editor: The teachers of Huron County wish to publicly thank everyone, individuals and businesses alike, who contributed support to our recent political protest against Bill 160. We are back in our classrooms for one rea- son - our dedication to the students in every school in the county. Our fight is not over, by any means. We are continu- ing our battle against Bill 160 and this government and we will continue to educate the public about the horrors of this bill and the dictatorial policies of the Harris govern- ment, so clearly evident on this legislation. Every teacher in this area appreciates the various forms of support we received across Huron County. To all of you who donated hot coffee, hot chocolate, donuts, cookies, muffins, apples, picket signs, time on the picket lines, money, a friendly wave, a supportive word, a hand- shake, etc. - THANK YOU! Our struggle is not over. We arc continuing our informa- tion programs around the county. PLEASE, for the sake of publicly funded edu- cation in Ontario, take the time to (earn about Bill 160. It is important to the future of this province that each person know what this government is doing. EDUCATE YOUR- SELF. Huron Coalition (Alma Westlake, FWTAO, Paui Dyck, OPSTU, Terry Wilhelm, OECTA, Mary Ann Cruickshank, OSSTF) 'Wight school students show respect, interest on Nov., 11 pin drop as Legion comrades, and staff for helping our vet - students and staff contributed erans through another to the "remembering." Great Remembrance Day - it was group of students who were greatly appreciated. showing respect and interest. Thank you to the students Dear Editor: On Nov. 11, Branch 156 of the Royal Canadian Legion shared in a Remembrance Day Service with Seaforth District High School. It was very quiet, you could hear a Jean Ross Box receives large furniture order from Liverpool FROM THE PAGES OF THE HURON EXPOSITOR NOVEMBER 26,1897 The Debating Club - Quite an interesting and profitable time was spent by the mem- bers of the literary and debat- ing club on Tuesday evening. The matter under discussion was the bonusing system. The debate was opened by Mr. John A. Jackson, who opposed the granting of bonuses. He was assisted by Mr. Andrew Scott, while Mr. James Watson led off on the other side, and the members joined in the discussion, talk- ing from whichever stand- point they desired. Next Monday evening the club will hold a musical and liter- ary entertainment in the town hall. A good programme hu been arranged for, and the public is cordially invited to be present. There will be no admission feed. A BiG ORDER - Mr. Fawke, of the firm of gawks & Co., wholesale furniture dealers and manufacturers, of Liverpool, England, accom- panied by Mr. Tinling, one of the directors of the company, have been in town for the post week or so, for the pur- pose of purchasing furniture. While here they placed an order with the Broadfoot & Box furniture company for stock amounting to in the neighbourhood of $ 18,000. The stock will be all firsi- class oak material send will comprise bedroom suites, centre tables, hat racks and secretaries. The Broadfoot 4 Box Company has done consider- able Utilises with this firm before, and recognizing the superior *milky of the furni- ture Manufactured in Seaforth they placed with them e a order. Thin Oil res , ���for 11b t tdui.what li • generally a slack time. Fawke & Co. is one of the largest firms of the kind in England, having a number of travellers on the road all the time; they also have good financial backing. NOVEMBER 17,1922 Hockey Club Organized - The Seaforth Hockey Club was organized on Tuesday evening at a meeting in the. Town Hall, with the follow- ing list of officers: President, W.J. Duncan; Secretary - Treasurer, Charles Holmes; Manager, A.W. Dick; Captain, Reg. Reid; Committee, J.E. Willis, J. McMillan, Ross Sproat. It was decided to enter a team in the Intermediate Series and play a town league to develop juniors. Prospocts are bright for a good team this season and the boys are going to commence training at once. It is the intention to hold a stag euchre shortly, notice of which will appear next week. Local Briefs - The Barbara Kirkman Mission Auxiliary will hold a bazaar and sale of home made cooking in the old post office building on Main Street on this, Friday, afternoon and evening. - Dr. Fraser, of Galt, will conduct services in Pint. Presbyterian church on Sunday next. - Miss Ella Archibald, of Toronto, is spending a month's holidays with her parents, on James Street. - Mr. W. McGee, of Saskatchewan, was visiting at the home Of his vouttin, Mrs, D. Gemmell, in Thokenmith, last week. Mr. McGee went w►a in 1913 and served through the Wit, but came th : as Oka worst. • Mist $001Juahftdsn, of Hensall, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Sproat over the week end. - Mr. Jack Scott, of Hamilton, is spend- ing a few days with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. T.G. Scott. - Mrs. J. McNaughton, of Edmonton, is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. R. Govenlock, in McKillop. Mrs. McNaughton has just returned from a four months' course of study in Paris, France. - Miss Anne Atkinson has taken a position with a large Detroit firm. NOVEMBER 28,1947 There will be no election in Seaforth this year, all posi- tions having been filled by acclamation. In the case of Mayor, Reeve and School Trustees only the required number were nomi- nated and all qualified. Ten were nominated for council and two for Public Utility Commission. One of the largest audi- ences to attend a nomination meetingin Seaforth in some years eard town officials review the year's activities in the Town Hall Monday evening. Clerk D.H. Wilson was named chairman of the meet- ing, which followed after the close of the nomination peri- od. Mayor M.A. Reid, the first speaker, paid tribute to the work done by former Mayors I.I. Club and J.F. Daly, who had passed away during the year. He explained the man- ner in which council conduct- ed its p�eratinasal, and how viibIli wits placed on Patticuler ho said, was nes, duo Councillor B.H. Chea, olisinoso of the moot ow- mittee, for the job he and his committee had done. During the year a blinker light had been installed and was proving its worth in slowing down highway traf- fic; a heavy street program was undertaken and complet- ed in as far as the material supply permitted; police was taken over by the OPP and a ' new fire truck and pumper purchased. He reviewed the garbage collection proposal and felt it was desirable. Costs in other municipalities were given the meeting. NOVEMBER 30, 1972 Seaforth voters will go to the polls twice in December as a result of nominations for a vacant council seat. When thg nomination peri- od had expired Tuesday three candidates had been named for th•- office. They are Mrs. Roger Whitman, Wm. Bennett and David Schenck. The second election became necessary when only five were nominated for the six man council at the November nominations. The five togeth- er with Mayor Sills and Reeves Flannery and Cuthill were elected by acclamation. e e . Seaforth Lions marked the long time service of several members Monday evening when membership anniver- sary awards were presented. Heading the list was James A. Stewart, a member for 45 years. Frank Kling, W.T. Teail and James M. Scott received pins emblematic of 30 years, Scott Cluff and John Turnbull for 25 years and Willis Dundas for 20 years membership. The club approved grants to several organizations inctud- (ng $2S to the C. of C. Xmas lighting program; $.50 to the CNIB and $100 Id the • Seaforth Minot Hockey