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Editorial
Drivers,
especially
trucks, must
slow down
With winter weather coming back with a
vengeance on the area comes the
challenge of driving on sometimes
treacherous, snowcovered roods
With all the stormy weather that's struck
the area in the past few weeks, you'd be
inclined to blame the weather for the high
number of traffic accidents and troubles
on the road.
But the weather is only part of the
problem.
The bigger problem comes with sharing
those storm troubled roads with other
drivers.
These are the drivers who forget to turn
their headlights on so you can see them
better in a whiteout.
These are the drivers who forget to
clean the snow off their headlights or
tailights.
They are also the drivers who won't
slow down when the roads are slippery
or icy.
The proof of what speed does can be
seen along the side of the roads during
and after any snowstorm.
Not only are there vehicles in the
ditches but many have been travelling so
quickly that their vehicles end up in fields
well on the other side of the ditch.
There's simply no sense blaming the
weather when that happens; it's the
driver's fault.
But worse, many of these speeding
vehicles are trucks who can plow through
snowdrifts and surprise other drivers
struggling through whiteout conditions.
No matter how much weight they have,
trucks can't stop any better on ice and
are putting lives at stake as much or
more than any other driver because of
their size and power in an accident.
Scott Hilgendorff
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Editorial helped encourage blood donors
To the Editor:
Recently, i was looking
through some newspaper
clippings when I came
across your commentary,
"Values come into question
when 'Survivor' stops us
from helping others." We
appreciated the editorial for
calling attention to the need
for blood donation, on
behalf of Canadian Blood
Services and on behalf of
the people who will be
helped by your editorial.
Giving blood is a
generous and selfless act,
but, as you point out in your
editorial, only about three
per cent of the people who
are eligible to give blood
actually do so. Recruiting
and retaining donors is one
of the biggest challenges we
face - your column was an
unexpected and invaluable
contribution to that effort.
You called attention to the
fact that blood is needed for
everything from regular
surgeries to emergencies.
helping people to
understand that even those
who never expect to need
blood may someday require
ir.
Your commentary has no
doubt helped to save lives
by encouraging your readers
to support the Seaforth
clinic.
' Lynda Cranston
Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Blood Services
Holidays don't have to be filled with sadness
For most families, the holiday is a
time filled with family and friends
sharing laughter and reminiscing.
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer
disease may change this into a time dr
stress, frustration and loneliness.
Friends and family may feel
uncomfortable visiting. You may not
receive many invitations to social
gatherings. leaving you feeling
isolated.
• You may feel "trapped" by having to
remain home instead of being involved
in the usual season's activities.
If you are caring for a loved one with
Alzheimer's. you may feel
overwhelmed frying to maintain
holiday traditions while caregiving. If
you feel anger. guilt or frustration
during or after the holidays. it may help
to know that these feelings are normal
and that you are not alone.
Holidays don't have to he filled with
sadness. By preparing in advance and
helping to prepare others. the holidays
may be joyful once again. Here are
some holiday tips for including the
person with Alzheimer Disease in
activities. from the newsletter of the
Alzheimer's Association. Northern
Nevada chapter.
- Include the person in activities that
are meaningful to him/her.
- Understand what memories from
the past may trigger. Focus on the
positive.
- Play Christmas carols softly.
- Designate one family member to he
your relative's companion or support
person during the festivities so you can
be free to host.
Talk about the people who niay he
coming to visit.
- Keep noise levels to a minimum.
- Graciously accept offer: of
assistance from the impaired person.
and plan ahead regarding -the simple
yet meaningful tasks he/she can do
- Include your loved one in •�ifi
wrapping if this was a hehavinur heishe
enjoyed in the past or baking .:nokies.
setting the table or clipping coupons..
- Celebrate early in the day to reduce
the likelihood of sundowner syndrome.
Keep the light on to keep the :oom.
bright.
The Alzheimer Society of Huron
County is here to help you and your
family over the holiday season. To
contact us please call 482-1482.
McKillop caretaker presented with gifts
December 24, 1875
Edward Cash purchased
on the market from David
Walker of Tuckersmith, a
hog weighing 386 pounds.
He paid 57.50 per cwt.
At the close of the
examinations in Miss
McKenzie's derpartment
of the Public School,
Seaforth, that lady was
presented by the children,
a very handsome desk
and a handsome Bible.
The butchers of the
market this year hod a
most magnificent display
of Christmas meat. Mr.
Ewing alone had 6 beeves,
25 sheep and lambs and
17 pigs. .....
The school in Section No.
9 Tuckersmith, was
examined rhe parents
and others interested in
the school was quite large.
There were 100 prizes
distributed. The children
were examined by James
Gray, the teacher. Rev
Cameron of Kippen gave
a special prize for
recitations the first of
which was won by Mary
Manson and the second
by John Sproat.
Hugh Regan of Hullett
has sold his farm to
Christopher Dale for
55, 100 Mr. Dale's son
George intends living on
the farm.
At the ,close of the
examination to the public
school, in Mr. Hick's
deportment the scholars
presented him wiht an
address and two
handsome volumes of
Shakespeare's works.
The anniversary services
in connection with the
Presbyterian Church took
place when Rev. D.J.
MacOonnell preached to
large congregations. Rev.
Mr. Goldsmith, pastor,
occupied the chair for the
tea meeting on the
following Monday night
December 21, 1900
The Bachelor's Ball, held
in Miller's new Opera Hall
in Hensall, was a social
event that had been
looked forward to with
much ihterest was
conducted in a splendid
manner. The music was
furnished by London
Harpers and was all that
could be desired.
Miss C.Y. Smith of
Hensall has sold o
number of pieces of her
needlework to be sent to
frtglard!
R. Bell of Hensall left
hear for Bruce Mines
where he has secured
work and intends
remaining there until
W.E. Hoggarth, who has
been engaged in . the
public school at Trout
Creek, returned home this
week.
TJie Jubilee Singers and
Imperial Orchestra gave
an entrainment in the
Methodist Church,
Seaforth. These plantation
melodies were well
rendered and were
pleasing indeed. -
Robert Murdoch,
Brucefield, who has been
ill is recovering.
M,E. Dickson of Seaforth
took part in the Greek play
entitled, The Return of
Oddgressens' given in the
Grand Opera House in
Toronto.
Joseph Keating,
contractor and builder,
has now completed all his
contracts for this year.
Peter McKoy, reeve of
Tuckersmith, intends being
a candidate for the county
council
Messrs. Cheney and
Robb of town have
disposed of their
butchering business to Mr
Gilchrist of Hensall.
R. Bell of town has had a
new stable erected on the
foundry property for the
accommodation of his
horses.
The roof on the
Mammoth block in St.
Joseph is completed and
the carpenter will work on
the interior during the
winter.
Robert Cowan of Iowa
has been in this vicinity
purchasing throroughbred
Durham cattle, left for
home on Thursday. Mr.
Cowan is a cousin of
James Cown of McKillop.
December 18, 1925
R. A Brown, manager of
the Standard Bank at
Dublin hos been
appointed manger of the
Standard Bank Uxbridge.
J. Bennett and J. Carter,
Alma, each disposed of a
fine horse this past week
We learn of the death of
Paul Kinney of Winthrop.
He was 94 years of age.
John Hartman of Zurich
hos sold his farm to his
son Chas. Hartman.
Mrs. Cecil Simpson and
daughter, Miss May, hod
o close call from
asphyxiation owing to a
defective &ima ti
Mrs. Louis Atkinson,
formerly Agnes• Hu
t:
passed away at tier
in tomo,
A happy event occurred
at the Rod meeting the Meld when
A
the council presented
James V. Ryan with a
beautiful pipe and leather
case as a mark of
appreciation for the
manner in which he
performed his duties as
caretaker.
• On the same evening,
McKillop Council
presented him with a
package of choice tobacco
and a box of cigars.
Mr. and Mrs Hugh
Chesney and Mr and Mrs.
R. McKenzie left on
Tuesday for Florida. They
intend making the trip by
motor.
R. Y. Mclean of Montreal
was here attending the
funeral of his mother, Mrs.
MY McLean.
W. Faulkner of town has
joined the staff of the
Dominion Bank.
Peter Kerr of Toronto
was here attending the
funeral of the late James
Aitcheson.
Earl Van Egmond of
Egtnondville spent a few
days in Hamilton. •
Or Robinson of Stratford
has leased the office
formerly used in
connection with the
garage on North Main
Street from Walter Murray.
December 19, 1950
James T Scott, first war
veteran, was elected
President • of Canadian
Legion 156.
Dr. Ross Houson, who
hos been associated in
partnership with Dr. M. W.
Stapleton has returned
and has purchased a
practice in Galt.
A fire of potentially
bisatrous results was
averted by the quick
actions of the Seaforth Fire
Brigade when o car
belonging to Jake Broome
was being repaired in M.E.
Clark's garage. Fire and
smoke began pouring
from the vehicle. It was
immediately pulled from
the building and the fire
extinguished.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson
Keyes of Egmondville
celebrated the 57th
anniversary of their
•
wedding.
�O d Mrs. Gifford
Crich, Tuckersmith,
marked the 50th wedding
anniversary of their
Provincial constable Jas.
Sutherland of Harriston
hos been posted to the
Sealer* detachment of
the Provincial Feint.
James fart Sproat of
Hensel posed away at
his late residence. He was
in his 60th year
The teacher and pupils
of 55 No 10 McKillop
presented their annual
Christmas concert to a
good attendance in the
schoolhouse Rev
Livingstone presided The
teacher is MIss COX.
Mr and Mrs James
Finlayson are now settled
ir1 their home in
Egmondville ' The
contractors were Norman
McLean and Lorne
Southweck.
Seaforth Public School
held their annual carol
service in Northside
Church. The service was
under the direction of Miss
M.E Turnbull and the
organist ,errs lames
Stewart The cover design
for the program was done
by Sheila iti1cFadden,w hile
the church was decorated
by Grade 8 pupils.
Mrs. " Alm Shannon,
worthy' matron of the local
ctiapter of the Eastern Star
presided over the meeting,
followed by a Christmas
party Mrs. H.S. Smith and
Mrs. C. Reith were in
charge of the program;
Mrs. Frank Kling sang a
solo. Mrs. B.F Christie and
Mrs. Helmar Snell
conducted a musical
contest and Bobby Reith
and Ruth Ann. Crozier
sang.
December 18, 1975
Tuckersmith Reeve. Elgin
Thompson wants to shelve
the proposed sewage
system for Egmondville
He and . his council
decided Tuesday night
that before any decision
regarding a sewage
system for the hamlet is
made, Tucksermith will
mail a questionnaire to the
170 property owners
asking if they are in favour
of it.
Some of the small fry at
Northside United Church's
Sunday School concert on
Sunday night brought
special friends from home
with them.. their teddy
bears.
Turkheim who was vice
chair for the past year,
defeated present
chairman Wilfred
Shortreed in a two way
vote ata special meeting
of the board in Clinton on
Monday night.
The Hurorr Expositor.
Christmas issue will be out
early next week so that
last minute gift
suggestions and greetings
can be delivered to our
readers before Dec. 25.