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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1998-11-04, Page 4Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Terri -Lynn Dale - General Manager/Ad Manager Scott Hilgendorff - Editor Gregor Campbell - Reporter Larry Dalrymple - Sales Pat Armes - Office Manager Dianne McGrath - Subscriptions/Classifieds A Bowes Publishers Community Newspaper SUBSCRIPTION RATES: LOCAL - 32.50 a year, in odvance, plus 2.28 G.S.T. SENIORS: - 30.00 a year, in advance, plus 2.10 G.S.T. USA & Foreign: 28.44 a year in advance, plus $78.00 postage, G.S.T. exempt SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Published weekly by Signal -Sar Publishing o1 100 Main St., Seoforth. Publication moil registration No. 0696 held at Seolo,ih, Onario. Advertising is accepted on condition that in the event of a ypographicol error, the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item, together with a reasonoble allowance for signaNre, will not be charged, but the balance of the advertisement wit be paid for at the applicable rate. In the event of a typographical error, odvertising goods or services at a wrong price, goods or services may not be sold. Advertising is'merey on offer to sell and may be withdrawn at any time. The Huron Expositor is not responsible for the loss or damage of unsolicited manuscripts, photos or other materials used for reproduction purposes. Chonges of address, orders for subscriptions and undeliverable copies are to be sent to The Huron Expositor. Wednesday, November 4, 1998 Editorial cad Bushman Offleos - 100 Mala StraoR.,Soaf rtb Tolophono (319) 317-0340 Fax (819) 517.10511 Malllry Address - P.O. Mx 69, Suitor*, Outwit, NOK 1 WO Member of the Canadian Community Newspoper Association, Ontario Community Newspapers Association and the Ontario Press Council , Publication Mail Registration No. 07605 Let's remember to show some pride What has happened to our pride? Too often, hats remain on for the singing of the national anthem and Canadian flags can be found along any stretch of highway that have been left flying after being torn and tattered in the wind. While it's nice to, at least see the flag flying, taking care of it or removing a ball cap 'for the anthem are simple gestures that mean a lot. ' They're signs thslt we care about our country and about the freedom we have. We're a country that often criticizes our neighbours to the south for what we consider overzealous behaviour and a better -than - everyone -else attitude. As Canadians, we have every right to show some of that same pride. It has been 80 years since the end of the First World War. A war that showed just how much this sparsely populated country of ours can do. In April, 1917, the Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge in one of the most effective military formations on the Western Front. It saw Canadian soldiers, in a war where 3,500 Canadians lost their lives, overtake a German position that had been held for more than two years[ In 12 hours, the Canadians had captured more ground, more prisoners and more guns than any previous British offensive in two -,and -a - half years. That's just one example of which Canadian's have much to be proud and thankful. Tomorrow, Nov. 5, marks the beginning of seven days declared Veteran's Week, ending with Remembrance Day. It's a chance to reflect on the freedom we have and to acknowledge those who fought for us. Sure, younger generations didn't ask for that, but they need to be educated to understand the significance of what Canadian veterans accomplished. l hese people need to be seen as heroes. With each year, the march to the cenotaph becomes. more difficult for our aging veterans but these men are heroes and deserve to be treated as such. Perhaps it's because the war was not fought on our soil that new generations don't feel the impact as greatly as those in Europe where Canadians are welcomed with open arms and our veterans are celebrated. Those veterans gave us much to be proud of and began the foundation of a military .that continues to play an important role. Now, it's as a peacekeeping force that helps ensure other nations have at least some of the freedoms we enjoy. While we may always remain a quieter country when it comes to patriotism, in honour of our heroes from the past and those who continue to serve our country, it's time we exercised our right to be proud, just a little more. Let's show some of it this Remembrance Day by being at the cenotaph. What could be more important in our everyday lives than taking a few minutes out of one day of the year to support our heroes. STH Former trustee disheartened by blame -laying at board's feet To the Editor: As a former trustee with the Huron County Board of Education, it was disheartening for me to witness blame being laid at the feet of the Avon - Maitland board for putting school closures on their agenda. I could understand the rancor and suspicion of the board's motives is school closures was a local issue, but it it not. School boards across Ontario are wrestling with the same problem and hundreds of schools will be closed unless there are changes to the funding formulae or locally elected school boards are given a percentage of you provincially -elected property tax so they can Letters respond to local needs. I can understand the anger and frustration that many of the parents felt when, despite their best efforts, the administration seemed bent on ensuring that the board presented its potential school closure list. I can understand their dismay as they learned the cost of maintaining most of our existing schools is but a pittance in relation to the board's total budget. What must be clearly understood, however, is that as employees of the ministry, the administration is required, by law, to assist the trustees in meeting the deadlines demanded by their ministry. Many people have been lead to believe that the board has other options because they may be receiving more money than last year. The truth is; it doesn't matter how much additional funding is allocated to school boards if it comes in designated envelopes and the boards have no say on how the money can be spent. What must be understood is that the Avon Maitland Board of Education is a new animal. It cannot and does not have the same relationship with the electors as the old boards of education. Boards of education as we knew them, were eliminated with- the passage of Bill 160 when the government gained direct access to your property tax and centralized education decision making with the province. It will be interesting to watch how the government plays this one out. Will they continue to insist that it is a board problem and not a provincial problem, confound us with figures. and thereby solidify the conditions that will allow them, because we are so fed up, to eliminate schools boards? Or will they fix the problem? Joan Van den Broeck RR4, Goderich Public can give its views about surplus in employment insurance benefits 'To the Editor: 'As you know, in last year'4 budget and in his recently delivered annual financial report, the Minister of Finance, the Honourable Paul Martin, announced the existence of the first federal budgetary surplus in nearly three decades. , In those same statements the minister also spoke of how Employment Insurance premiums currently being collected now exceed the amount of the beriefits being paid out under the plan. This surplus situation has sparked a new debate in Canada; do we apply that money to our $600 billion public debt, do we cut EI premiums, reduce taxes, or do we re -invest that money into health care and/or other social programs? In an effort to explpre this matter more fully, I have arranged for Mr. Tony Valeri, the parliamentary secretary to the minister of finance, to visit Huron - Bruce so that he might hear your views on this matter, first-hand. To that end, I will be hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 1998, at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham. The doors will open at 7:30 PM and the session will conclude at approximately 10:00 PM. With this in mind, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you and your readers to participate in this important process. I am eager to hear the specific thoughts of the residents of Huron -Bruce on this important aspect of public fiscal policy. I would ask you to note that. the results of this forum will be reported back to the' minister of finance so that he will be able to consider them as he drafts the next. federal budget (due this February). Everyone is welcome - please become involved. Sincerely, Paul Steckle MP Huron -Bruce Young people can show agriculture knowledge Young people from across the country will be given the opportunity to prove their understanding of Canadian agriculture 'and agri-food Rector in a new annual competition intended to measure their knowledge of Canada's international trade practices with respect to agri-food products. "This contest is quite simply an excellent opportunity for Canadian young people to learn more about the intricacies of Canada's food products and how they are marketed internationally," said Huron -Bruce MP Paul Steckle. Agriculture and Agri -Food Ministci Lyle Vanclief and 4-H Canada President Ted Young made the announcer .•nt during the opening ceremonies of the new 4-H Council Headquarters on the grounds of the Central Experimental Farm. The competition targets rural youth and will be open to 4-H members across Canada between the ages of 18 and 21 Applicants will be required to write an essay that deals with this year's theme, "From Canada's Farm Gates to Foreign Plates." One winner will be selected from each province. The 10 winners will be invited to attend the Food Marketing Institute show in Chicago in May, 1999 enabling them to view the wide range of Canadian produced fool products. In addition, an overall winter will be -�'ler.cd to visit the Canadian national avilion at ANUGA in Cologne, Ge: , nany, which is among the world's largest food and beverage expositions. Once back in Canada, the grand winner will be sent on a national speaking tour to address annual meetings of organizations such as the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and selected regional 4-H clubs. Deadline for essay submissions is March, 1999. "As well as enhancing the awareness of agri-food trade issues among young people, I am hopeful that this endeavour will encourage an active interest among participants to work within Canada's agriculture and agri- food sector. As agriculture truly becomes a global business, it is essential that tomorrow's agricultural leaders are well versed in agri-business both domestically and beyond Canada's borders. This project will serve as a catalyst in ensuring that our youth today will help retain Canada's strong agricultural presence internationally in the future." Thunderstorn and blizzard hit in November, 1898 November 4,1898 The entertainment under the auspices of the Beaver Lacrosse Club, held in the Town Hall, was well attended. President Baker was in the chair and a good programme was rendered' Songs by W. McLeod, W. Moran and Gord. McRae, were appreciated, while the music by an orchestra composed of L.T.DeLacey, J. Daly, and W. McLeod kept things lively. A couple of well contended boxing bouts brought a pleasant evening to a close. A. G. Ardagh of Barrie and E. J. Checkley of Toronto, were in town, spying out the land, with a view of starting an establishment for the preparation of peat for fuel. John Stogdill of town has gone to Exeter, where he has started in business. The new Presbyterian Church building will be opened for divine service on the 20th when Rev. R. P. Mackay, Toronto will preach in the morning and Rev. Neil Shaw of Egmondville in the evening. Geo. Ingram of Tuckersmith has sold his fine faun east of Hensel! to John Caldwell of Tuckersmith. The price paid was in the neighbourhood of $6,000. We were visited by a thunder storm and later by a northwestern blizzard. The shop boys had to shovel the snow off the sidewalk for the first time this season. On Saturday morning, the firemen were called out to a chimney fire at the home of In the Years Agone Mrs. Wm. Spain of Jarvis St. town was badly burned about November9,1923 the face and neck while John Scott, of Cromarty, has working with hot tar'on a in his garden a rose bush district road. which has roses in full bloom, A large crowd attended the also many buds which are Firemen's euchre in Cardno's ready to open. Hall, when players competed Lorne Speir of Cromarty,' for $100 in prizes. The who has spent the past two winners were: men's first, years in the west returned Ralph McFadden; Gordon home and as taken a position Muir; lone hands, Lome Dale in Harriston. Jr.; consolation, Gus Boussey Owing to ill health J. A. and Frank Lee. Williams has resigned the Mr. and Mrs. John M. position of Postmaster of Govenlock were married 64 Seaforth. He was first years ago and marked the appointed in 1913, Coming occasion by a family dinner at here from Zurich. the home of Mrs. Mae The inaugural meeting of Dorrance. the officers and committee of While selling tickets at the the Old Boys Reunion was Hospital Radio Circus show in attended by a bumper crowd. the rink, R. S. McDonald hung President Wm. Ament his overcoat beside the ticket occupied the chair. booth. When he went to get it On Wednesday a mass after the show was over he meeting of the pupils of the found that someone else had Collegiate was held in the gotten there first. assembly room from the The Community Hall, purpose of forming a Literary Walton, was filled to capacity Society. The following when the neighbours and officers were elected: Hon. friends of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Pres.; Miss Amy L. Odell, Fraser, newly-weds, gathered President; John Archibald, to honor them. vice pres.; Miss Thelma About 50 neighbours and Johnston, and secretary- friends gathered at the home treasurer, C. J. Meurer. of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kale November 12, 1948. to honor Joseph Lane who is Lawrence P. Plumsteel took leaving the community. Lou over his duties as principal of O'Reilly read an address and Seaforth District High School. Thos. Kale presented him with Born in Clinton, he came here a travelling bag. from New Hamburg. There passed away in Armand Bedard, son-in-law Scott Memorial Hospital, of Mrs. Teresa Maloney of William M. Reid, in his 79th year. Born in Kilhurnie, Scotland, he carne to this country in 1871. He was a finisher of furniture by trade which he learned in Broadfoot and Box Factory. Mayor M. A. Reid, Dr. E. A. McMaster and Messrs. W. T. Teale, James M. Scott and Jos. D. MacDonald, left a hunting trip to the Parry Sound district. November 1, 1973 A former Huron warden was elected president of the Huron branch of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Association, at a meeting of members from across the riding held at Clinton, Friday evening. He is Glen Webb of Dashwood. About 75 persons were present at thee annual gathering held in the Legion Hall. Mr. Webb takes over for William J. Dale of Seaforth. Someone with a weird sense of humour got carried away with the Halloween spirit on Tuesday night and painted "McKillop Killer" on the Town of Seaforth water tower. It is believed that the sign writer from McKillop was attempting to compete with someone from Dublin who painted their insignia on the same water tower several years ago on a halloween night. A crew from CFPL-TV News spent much of Tuesday at The Ecpositor recording the activity of a weekly newspaper. They watched final steps in preparing The Brussels Post from printing and saw the first section of the Expositor completed.