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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 1999-05-26, Page 44 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, May its, 1999 Fx1rixix-c•ri ., or > Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Terri -Lynn Dole - Publisher Scott Hilgendorff - Editor Susan Hundertmark - Reporter Lorry Dalrymple - Sales Pat Armes - Office Manager Dionne McGrath • Subscriptions/Classifieds tilsshenlimited A subsid,ory of Sun Media Corpora's - a a,ebecar Company E-mail us at Seaforth @bowenet.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES: LOCAL - 32.50 a year, in advance, 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 °cfvance, plus $78.00 postoge, G.S.T. exempt SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Published weekly by SignolSbr Publishing at 100 Main Sc, Seaforth. Publication mail registration No 0696 held at Seoforth, Ontario. Advertising is accepted on condition that in the event of o ypogrophicot error, the odvertising spoce occupied by the erroneous item, together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged, but the bobnce of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rote. In the event of a typographical eclair, advertising goods or services at wrong price, goods or services may not be sold. Advertising is merely on -offer to sell and may be withdrawn at any time. The Huron Expositor is not responsible for the loss or dosage of unsolicited manuscripts, photos or other materials used for reproduction purposes Changes of address, orders for subscriptions and undeliverable copies are to be sent to The Huron Expositor. Wednesday, May 26, 1999 Editorial mad Ovalness Offices - 100 Main tttiree...Seafordt § Telephone (519) 527-0240 Fax (519) 527-2050 Mating Address - P.O. sex 69, Seeder*, Ontario, NOK 1 WO , • Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper . Association, Ontario Community Newspopers Association • Publication Mail Registration No. 07605 Editorial It can't be said enough, 'Get out there and vote' It can't be said enough. Exercise your right to vote. Election atter election, this message gets repeated but election after election, crowds fail to turn out at the polls to cast their vote. This is an opportunity Despite election promises, rarely does the public get•another chance to affect how their ,. province, country or municipality is run. It does mean a small commitment of time listening or learning about a candidate's platform and making a choice based on that information. Perhaps it's because people don't feel they have much influence that they remain apathetic but when just enough people gave up their apathy and voted, it saw the underdog NDP become provincial leaders. It also saw the Reform Party become a strong voice in federal government. By voting, the public had great influence in shaping the course of political history. By voting, the public can exercise a freedom our forefathers have earned for us. We owe them that. By voting, the public has a chance to show they care about their future and don't want to stay idle as everything changes around them, for better or worse. And p erhaps, when enough people get involved with casting a simple vote, a few more people will have become motivated to get involved in issues of protest. It could be the start of a chain reaction that sees Canadians taking an alive interest in their fates, decided by government. When enough people become involved, change can happen. And it can all start with everyone taking an interest in voting. STH May 26, 1899 ' John McNerin, of Kippen, who is a hustler in the lumber line, shipped a quantity of rock elm to Chatharir. Samuel McGeoch of Egmondville took a large load of wool to. Wroxeter for G.E. Jackson for .shipment by the CPR. Dr. R. R. Ro.s.s, dentist, has moved his fatnil• 10 Seaforth. They are living in die Prendergast house on James Street. • At a meeting in connection 'rah the organization of a turf club. it Was decided to purchase 15 acres from e.C. Coleman Jo be fitted up to a driving park. Dr. Chas. Mackay, was one of the medical examiners appointed by the Senate of Toronto University: Geo. Murray was awarded the contract for watering the streets of Seaforth for this season. I4is tender being the lowest at 24 cents an.hour ` R. Devereaux of the Seaforth carriage Works, has just turned out for Hays Livery, a picnic and commetrial wagon. Known as -"Carryall." Miss Grace McFaul and W. McLeod of town took part in a concert at Dungannon. The milk rigs from Constance have started on the road for the Seaforth Creamery. J.J. Irvine of Leadbury has completed the work of splitting 3,600 rails at home. The timber was black ash. Fred Kerslake of Cromarty has purchased the Hotham farm from Mrs. Mark Drake for the sum of $5,250.00. Mr. Woodely of Bntcefeld has sold his farm an the London Rd. to Wm. Bern• for nearly $6,500. Rev. 'rhos Goldsmith, who occupied the pulpit in Frist Presbyterian Churrh for the past two Sabbaths has left for his home in Toronto. ' May 23, 192A Louis McGrath of Beechwood has moved the old school house and intends making a shed of it. John Brennan of Hibbert has the contract of moving the building. John Kistner of Dublin is to be congratulated on his good work on the dredging of the river. Messrs. Dan McKellar, Andrew Hamilton and W. E. McLaren of Cmmarty left recently for Detroit and secured good jobs. letter Advertising financial statements costly, copies can be available Dear l' A recei 'o the editor use, and implies an a on my part towaru .,,e audited financial statements of school boards. Perhaps I might explain my position. - Ministry of Education legislation prescribes how the audited Financial statements must• be publicized. Traditionally one of the methods by which boards have complied with the legislation is by publishing a one page advertisement in the newspaper. Over the past thirty years i have heard complaints about these advertisements which could be summarized in four categories. 1. The audited financial statements are incomprehensible: 2. Publishing a multi -paged document on one page leads to print size so small it is unreadable. 3. The advertisement is costly and serves little purpose. 4. Selecting some newspapers for publication and excluding others is unfair. On the matter of cost,, a one page advertisement in a paper of daily circulation is quoted at $9425.00 while dne page in a weekly is quoted at $926.76. In both cases taxes are extra. Since the current arrangements are seen as unsatisfactory by many people 1 propose that when school board audited financial statements are ready each year that: a) copies be made available at the administration centre and that a copy be posted on the school board web site. b) a media release be presented indicating where and how copies may be obtained. c)appropriate adver- tisements be taken in the media advising the public where and how to obtain copies of the statements. d) the Ministry of Education draft legislation which allows for compliance in the above manner. I would be pleased to discuss this matter with any interested ratepayer and would particularly like to hear from those who see flaws in the process I am proposing. Bob Allan Trustee Avon Maitland District School Board Hospital is great but the. food is terrible To the Editor: What is happening to our hospital? Our hospital is great and highly recommended for doctors, nurses and cleaning staff. Everyone is very friendly, kind and interested in all patients. But the food, that is something else. I am wondering whose idea it was. perhaps Premier Mike Harris and/or the hospital board members. 1 understand if Mr. Harris wants to cut back, the Board can't. do much about it. I wonder if it is a saving and is it worth it? The frozen food is terrible. Not „everyone cares for frozen food. If you are sick and served it, you don't have much choice. It was soup and sandwiches so often.' 1 couldn't even get two small sandwiches but had to take four so two or three were often wasted. The 'sandwiches were all made up ahead. Als'o, the food was served on plastic dishes. I often wondered, were they washed or thrown away? 1 couldn't see where they were saving anything. Family and friends went to thecafeteria for coffee and lunch but there was only a machine there. They decided they would go to a restaurant instead. They didn't want food from a machine. It sure would be nice all around if the kitchen was brought back into use to make regular meals again. Maybe the grant to hospital got would help. I know it 14as just a small grant compared to what other hospitals received. I have been in several different hospitals, and highly recommend ours. The board and Mr. Harris should try the meals for maybe a week and see what they think of frozen meals. I am not the only one that has complained. I have heard others. Mr. Harris is now trying to get hospitals and nurses back again. If he gets back in, will -he still try, or maybe cut back again. The nurses and cleaning staff never know how long they will have their jobs. Rose Altman OPP target aggressive driving, charging 184 drivers During May 15-29, 1998 members of the Huron O.P.P. participated in the provincial. wide aggressive driving campaign. . The objectives of the - members were to reduce the number of aggressive drivers do Huron County roads, as well as, reduce the number of motor vehicle collisions. - There was good participation from uniform members in this plan, with a total of.184 driving related offences being issued. The break down of the charges are as follows: four impaired driving; 125 speeding violations; 42 rules of the road; five equipment charges, relating to vehicles; eight liquor related violations involving motor vehicles. Unfortunately, even with excellent pro -active enforcement. Huron County, motor vehicle collisions increased in that two week period in 1998 compared to 1997. There were: 22 collisions involving property •damage; two collisions involving alcohol; 18 collisions involving injury; two collisions where people failed to remain at the scene. Many people believe they can flout traffic laws; pay no heed to common sense. operate vehicles on their own terms and ignore potential • Policing+ perspective By Sr. Constable Don ShropshalL, consequences of their actions. Because of their actions the lives of many of these people's families as well as friends, colleagues and classmates have been changed forever. What is Aggressive Driving? Aggressive Driving refers to driving behaviour and/or habits that endanger other road users. These behaviours and/or habits include speeding, tailgating, failure to yield the right of way, improper lane changes and running red lights. Who are Aggressive Drivers? Aggressive drivers are not necessarily people with "aggressive" personalities. The great majority of these drivers do not intend to cause harm to other motorists. Their driving has been labeled as aggressive by road safety professionals because it increases the likelihood of a collision. What Does Aggressive Driving Do? Aggressive driving increases the risk of a collision, the risk of injury or death. the Tisk of higher insurance premiums, not to mention the risk of ti high health care and repair costs. This will lead to the accumulation of demerit points and eventually to a driver being • suspended. Why Do Persons Drive Aggressively? Many reasons are given by these drivers for their actions. Some given to officers are: He cut me off, she wouldn't let me pass, he/she was driving too slowly, he/she kept tailgating me, he/she couldn't care less about the rest of us, he/she just kept blocking traffic, he thinks he is in his living room with the phone on his ears; why don't they ban cell phones and I've watched other people breaking the rules of the road, so why can't I do the same? What Can I Do About Aggressive ' Driving? . Attend to your local police office or call providing them with the following information: Date and time of the incident; location of the incident; weather conditions; details of the incident; description of the driver; description of the vehicle, including licence plate, make, model, colour; names of other witnesses if available; name, address, phone number. Remember all this information provided is confidential and will not be Sae POLICE, Page 4 catered for 24 cents an hour by George Murray Seaforth streets will be w In the Years Agone A goodly number of friends and neighbours met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Doig Tuckersmith and presented them with a rug and rocking chair, and Mr. R.J. Beattie Who has taught Mr. Doig in his school days, presented him with a very fine clock. ' Thos. Butt of Kippen, who recently purchased the McKay place is making extensive improvements. W.H. McLean of .Tuckersmith had the misfortune_to lose a fine cow last week. Henry B. Edge this week disposed of his hardware and plumping business to Geo. D. Ferguson of Teeswater. He will occupy the Edge store in the Royal block and Mr. Edge intends giving his whole attention to his contracting business. There were several flurries of snow this week and the weather has been decidedly cold. John Hawthorne of Huller' recently landed the finest catch of speckled trout seen here for some time. There were 13 in the catch: one which weighed one and three quarter pounds. Mr. Doherty; 16th Concessions of Grey; -west of Walton, has a brood mare which presented him with twin colts. There were sired by J.G. McMichae!'s we!! known Clydesdale horse, "British Hero" are are a dandy pair. Quite a number are engaged in digging holes for the hydro line at Winthrop and are making great heathsay. ' Mr. and Mrs. Con Eckert and their sons, J. M. and Clavor, returned from Detroit where they attended the graduation of 187 nurses, among them being their daughter, Miss Monica Eckert. Eight thousand people attended the exercises. May 27,1949x, A Western Ontario man, Thos. Pryde, MPP of Huron is being talked about at Queen's Park as the next Minister of Reform Institutions in Ontario. D'Orlean Sills, fire chief attended the Firemen's Training School at the University of Western Ontario, London. The ga!xxe and vacant lot belonging to John Gallop have been sold to Scott Habkirk. The property is being used for 9 storage and a parking space for the school bus. "My impressions of Western Canada," were given by 11. Glenn Hays at the regular meeting of the Lions Club. The meeting was under the joint chairmanship of Harold Jaclpion and J.G. Mullen. Mrs. Norman McLean of Egmondville was hostess at a birthday party for her daughter and Marlene Erickson. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Grant have moved into the house on Goderich St. East which they purchased from Mr. Fabian San-Souci. Dublin was a very busy centre last week at the railroad statin»: James Dale'of Clinton shipped 30 head of good cattle, which were purchased from Patrick Feeney and Sons, Hibbert Township. A large number of friends and neighbours gathered at the Leadbury School to honour Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Leeming who are going to live in Walton. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Dundas, who have purchased a house in Seaforth, were also honoured. The noon train on Monday was over an hour late, the results of being derailed a short distance from Walton. May 23, 1974 ' A letter of appreciation addressed to members of Tuckersmith council from the Vanastra Community Ratepayers Association and considered by council at a meeting Tuesday took away the bad taste left by the letter of resignation last week by councillor Vince Fowlie of Vanastra. Robert Beuttenmiller has been elected as 49th president of the Seaforth Lions Club. He succeeds Clair Campbell. Portable classrooms will be provided as accommodation for library facilities at several Huron schools, the Board of Education decided at a special meeting on May 6. Seaforth will have two 'Opportunities for Youth financed community service projects this summer. One, providing home improvements for senior citizens is "basically a repeat of last year's program," according to Bill McCurdy, one of the program's organizers. Seaforth Council, Tuesday evening passed by-laws at a special session of council authorizing structural repair work on the Seaforth arena at a cost of $79,404.