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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2000-07-19, Page 4Letters Opinion 4-TH1 MORON IXPO$1TOR, holy 19, 2000 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Terri -Lynn Hort - Publisher Pat Armes - Office Manager Scott Hilgendorff - Editor • Dianne McGrath Subsaipions/Classifieds Susan Hundertmark - Reporter Katrina Dietz - Sales & Distribution lioBowes Publishers Limited S,n,4 n y' S...Maw G.pwa.. - A ()wk., Caroptai E-mail us at seaforthQbowesnet.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES LOCAL - 32.50 o year, in advance, plus 2.28 G.S.T SENIORS. 30.00 a year, in advance. plus 2.10 G.S.T. USA d Foreign- 28 44 a year in advance, plus 578 00 postage, G.S.T. exempt . SUBSCRIPi1ON RATES. Published weekly by Signal -Sar Publishing at 100 Main St., Seaforth. Publication moil registration No. 0696 held at Seaforth, Ontario. 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Sex 69, Sealer*, Oahrle, NOK IWO Member of the Conodion Community Newspaper Association, Ontario Community Newspapers Association Publication Mail Registration No. 07605 Editorial Council trying to influence coverage crosses dangerous line Council came dose to overstepping its bounds last week with a discussion about content in The Huron Expositor. At last week's council meeting, Reeve lin Steffler directed a question to Seaforth's administrator; wondering how they could get coverage of current meetings involving the amalgamation of Seaforth with neighbouring municipalities. She had unwarranted criticisms for how the coverage was being provided without all the information to make a fair accusation. McLachlan explained how he is submitting press releases to the two newspapers in communities whose coverage areas include the amalgamating municipalities. The other publication is running portions of the press releases. It is against this newspaper's position to run a press release, as written, especially by a political figure. Releases and minutes of restructuring meetings are being followed and kept with the intent of providing more detailed coverage at a later and more appropriate time, as determined by this newspaper and not by a political body. While the media is sometimes a watchdog of town council, political figures cannot involve. themselves in trying to influence what's in the media. It hurts a vital public trust that what is published in a newspaper is fair and unbiased. Th Expositor overstepped its bounds by speaking out and addressing the question when Steffler asked it of the administrator and not the newspaper. The media is ethically not allowed to take part in meetings at which it is providing coverage. Councillors and town administration have every right to be concerned about the content of the local newspaper. They are readers too. Like regular readers, they are free to contact The Huron Expositor with any questions, concerns or questions they have. The council table is not the place for this type of discussion because, ethically, a newspaper cannot participate in a council meeting. It puts the newspaper in a position where it either has to cross an ethical line or sit quietly and not defend an unfair attack. Scott Hilgendorff How to access us Lawn to to ostorsolior Mlbmtsria amp tart mods iM la: 10144, Community takes action againstalton theft My family recently experienced a theft from our property. In itself this, unfortunately, is no longer unusual. What was unusual was that we were fortunate enough to have the event widely publicized as a result of our local police, news media, friends and neighbours. Consequently we were able to recover the most valuable (and uninsurable) racing motorcycle through the efforts of a good samaritan. While we can never live in a perfect society this type of occurence cuts at the knees of some principles that have always made our rural area such a great place to live; the ability to trust, cooperate and share with ones neighbours that springs, I suppose, from the relatively recent regional history of settlement and homesteading. When I moved here as a teenager in the mid '60s the cps ununity support my parents were freely offered left an indelible impression upon me and an obligation to do my share to sustain that legacy. Having been the repeated target of theft in the last few years has only hardened my resolve to be personally diligent in attacking this blight on our community. Judging by the amount information which" came our way and helped to recover the bike and will ultimately (I hope) aid in holding the culprits accountable, many citizens share my sentiment. I find it alarming that many people who came forward did so with considerable concern for becoming targets themselves yet did not avail themselves of Crimestoppers nor would they go directly to the police. I appreciate that regardless they took that perceived risk and that it demonstrated the effectiveness of community action. At the same time the question remains. as to why there seems to be such a lack of faith in the existing mechanisms and cynisism about the ability to identify. apprehend and punish criminals for their intrusion into our commuity. The most positive part of the experience is that our benefactor, who wishes to remain annonymous,•took it upon himself to actively help recover our property simply because he could. I am sure that if all criminal activity could receive the same amount of attention it would drive many of these scumbags back down their holes. If just for this one instance I urge everyone to use this situation as evidence of the value and effectiveness of participating .in our own community policing. Chris Lee Features on Walton Public School appreciated To the Editor. Walton Public School Parent Council appreciated the feature articles printed in recent editions of our "Small School With The Big Heart" With the school closing this year, it is interesting to read about the wonderful memories that many people have of this school. Walton Public School has been an important part of the Walton community over the years. We felt, as a Parent Council, that we wanted to "celebrate" the years that the school has been open, and the education and friendships that were enhanced within its walls: Throughout the school closure this past year, I have been proud of the hard work put forth by our School Council and the integrity shown by the people of the Walton community. Our school really has meant a lot to all of us in the Walton area and it will be greatly missed. Dianne van Vliet, Chair Walton Public School Parent Council �. . Town seeks i875 manufa July 23, 1875 Mr. Armitage, the Mayor has been in communication with various parties, with the viers of securing some valuable branch of manufacture for the town of Seaforth. He has now a proposition from a well known iron founder to the effect that he will establish works for, a bonus of $6,000. He also purposes erecting buildings at a cost of $7,000.00. A son of Geo.,Weyland, of Egmondville, met with a painful accident. He was amusing himself on a swing when he fell off, fracturing his thigh -bone. At a meeting of the Town Council here, the principal business transacted was the passing for a by-law exempting members of the Fire Brigade from the payment of poll tax. R. Grimoldby of Seaforth has in his garden a crab apple tree which is now in bloom for the second time this year. The Kitty Pringle of Bayfield under Capt. Marks, with 1200 bushels of wheat, was the first vessel to unload at the new elevator at Goderich. Mrs. Woodman 's clothesline was relieved of a quantity of wearing apparel. The annual fall show in connection with the Hullett Branch Agricultural show will be held in Clinton in September. About $350.00 are offered in prizes. . July 20, 1900 It was a great shock to Brucefield friends to hear of the death of Mrs. Donald Campbell. The remains were interred in Baird's Cemetery and it was one of the largest funeral that ever passed thmugh the village. James Davidson of Leadbury has had a new roof put on his barn. Among the neatest and tidiest farms around Leadbury are those of Francis McCulla and Wm. McGavin. R. McMordie of Kippen, went to Parkhill the past week to look at improved machinery for the making of brick: A pleasant affair took place in the lodge mom of Court Sherwood Forest. It was the 25th anniversary of the lodge. Harry Town is the only charter member left and his fellow members presented him with a gold headed cane. The electric dynamo in the electric light works burned out and the injury is so serious as to render the Years agone... machine useless. The new dynamo will cost $1,300. James Scott, leader of the Presbyterian Church choir is treating the choir to their annual picnic at Bayfield. Archibald Scott, who is on his way home from Manitoba, says that the wheat will not yield 3 bushels to the acre. John Beattie, is the happy owner of a gold nugget sent him from the Klondike by his son Wm. John McCaa of Egmondville has just completed a large new bank barn on his farm. One of the busiest Wren in town was M. Broderick, the efficient secretary of the Seaforth Turf Club. Mr. John McNaughton of Tuckersmith meet with an unfortunate accident. He was fixing, the track on .his barn when the ladder slipped and he fell. J.H.Reid. D.D.G.M. and L Jackson are representing Britannia Lodge ai Grand Lodge at London. Wm. Lindsay of Constance has purchased and got home a new threshing outfit. Mr. and Mrs. C.A. MCDonel! of Hensal! have returned home from Forest where they have been for the past month. John McGregor of Tuckersmith has purchased A. Grigg's .dwelling in Hensall. A very severe hail storm passed over Cromarty on Wednesday. July 21, 1925 Mark Miles Jr. is recovering nicely from wounds received while riding his bicycle on the Huron Road • at St. Columban. Quite a severe electrical storm passed over McKillop on Tuesday. Frank Finnegan's barn was burned to the ground. The semi-final football game played at Winthrop between Kitchener and Winthrop was the best game played this season. Nelson Govenlock was the referee. A very successful bridge and euchre was held on Mrs. (Dr.) Metcalf 's lawn at Bayfield for the benefit of the Golf Club. $37.00 was realized. A very large congregation of Presbyterians gathered in St. Paul's Church, Hensall when Rev. Mr. Bennie of Mitchell was the guest speaker. The choir was assisted by Miss Jean Murdock of Brucefield and Mr. Godbolt of Exeter The Seaforth Public School Board- have engaged the services of Edwin Crawford of Ingersoll, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of F.T. Folwer. His salary will be $1,300.00 Writing from Seattle, Wash., Melvin Pillman states that with the passing of Noble Chuff, he is left the sole surviving member of the Seaforth Council of 1882. The street dance staged by the Lions Club on Main Street was a decided success, despite the chilly evening. An added attraction was provided by Jerry Hudson, who climbed the front of Cardno's Block to the top of the tower, where he stood on his head. A huge snake, believed to be the mate of one found in D.J. O'Reilly's bush was found by berry pickers. /t was larger in size than the other one. Wm. Zimmer of Dashwood has moved into Mrs. Snider's home and J.Elligsen of Mitchell has taken possession of the Commercial Hotel. On Wednesday four pairs of bowlers motored to Goderich. Reg. Reid, and Charlie Sills, Wm. Duncan and Jack Best, Fred Robinson and James Willis, Ross Sproat and Dr. Bechely, the last pair being successful in bringing home first prize. July 21, 1950 About 335 friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard John Morrison gathered at the Seaforth arena in a post nuptial reception. Mrs. Morrison was the former Mary Clotilda Maloney of R.R. 5 Seaforth. They were presented with a purse of money, Ken Stewart doing the honors. John L. Malone read the address. Don Woods, Seaforth broke a shoulder bone while playing ball in Dublin. He will be unable to work for about six weeks. The law office of A.W. Sillery, Seaforth barrister, has been removed from the Royal Block to . larger offices on the ground floor of the Dominion Bank Bldg. Mrs. Cleave Coombs entertained a number of women at a demonstration of plastics when Mrs. firm Angus McLean displayed many articles. - The modern cottage of Thos. D.Sills on Franklin St. was sold to . Leo. Stephenson of Constance. Two storey• brick house of Wilmer Broadfoot on West William St. to WE. Southgate. Joseph O'Rourke. son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. O'Rourke of Dublin was driving a -team hitched to a mower across a bridge when the horses became frightened and bolted. He received face andhand lacerations and was taken to St.Joseph's Hospital. London. A number of Dublin citizens and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Van Horne gathered in Looby's• Hall prior to their departure to Hensall. An address was read by Major Allen of Staffa, and they were presented with a lazy -boy chair and table b% Wm. Stapleton. Hugh Pugh and Thos. Butters. Stanley J.Smith, Tillsonburg was engaged as Music Supervisor by the Seaforth District High School Board. Mr, I.B. Jamieson left for Halifax where he has accepted a position. A quiet wedding was solemnized in Northside parsonage, Seaforth, when Rev. D.A. MacMillan united in marriage Edith May, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. IV... D. Hoag of Seaforth, to Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A. of Egmondville. Stanley Hocking, Cromarty farmer, who lost his right arm in a farm accident was transferred to Victoria Hospital from Stratford General Hospital. District citizens were surprised to see a large balloon pass over town in a northerly direction. A veru large crowd gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs. Geo. Mogk in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Carman Mogk of Brodha$en. Howard Querengesser read an address and they were presented with a number of valuable gifts.