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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2000-12-27, Page 44-7141 HURON EXPOSITOR, December 27, 2000 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Terri -Lynn Hort - Publisher Pat Armes - Office Manager Scott Hilgendorff - Editor Dionne McGrath - Subscriptions/Classifieds Suson Hundertmork - Reporter Katrina Dietz - Soles • Anne Roden Distribution Bowes Publishers LimiteduQ, bnd ate. Sem .,te corporation -.1 .inrer Cin:0m E-mail us at seaforthebowesnet.com Visit our home page at www.seoforthhuronexpositor.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES: LOCAL - 32.50 a year, in odvonce, plus 2.28 G S T. SENIORS: - 30.00 o year, in advance, plus 2.10 G.S T USA & Foreign: 28.44 a year in advance, plus S78 00 postage, G S.T. exempt SUBSCRIPbON RATES: Published weekly by Signol-Scor Publishing at 11 Main St , Seoforth. Publication moil registration No. 0696 held at Seaforth, Ontario. 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Ilex a9, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1 WO Member of the Canadian Community Newspoper Association, Ontario Community Newspapers Association Publication Mail Registration No. 07605 "We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs." It seems like drunk drivers will never get the message While it's becoming cliche that every holiday season, the message goes out to not drink and drive, it's, sadly, still a needed message. Each year police conduct additional spot checks for drunk drivers. Each year they catch them. How many do they miss since they can't be everywhere or on every back road that those: who know they shouldn't be driving, follow__ home? Even the new, supposedly tougher drinking. and driving laws are not enough to discourage some from getting behind the wheel after knowing they've had too much to drink. And the legal system is such that an officer who happens to catch one is still not guaranteed a conviction. Instead, the officer comes under trial during the proceedings for forgetting to initial a change on a breath test document or not following protocol 100 per cent by mixing the phrases of an arrest statement. While all the evidence and testimony is there to prove a driver was drunk, too many still get off without losing their licence simply because of a minor error that the legal system allows to be magnified into a major violation of the drunk driver's rights. Never mind what should be the right of everyone to be safe on our roads when it comes to impaired drivers. , It's been said countless times but, if you're reading this and haven't taken the message seriously yet, please, don't drink and drive. We don't care if you don't value your own life enough that you're willing to drive under the influence of alcohol, but stop risking the lives of the people on the roads you're sharing. On his or her way home, it?s unfortunate that just one drunk driver can risk countless lives of those who have chosen not to drink or have a designated drivers. Scott Hilgendorff Haw to access us Letters to the Editor and other submissions can be made to us by noon on Mondays at seaforth@bovireseetscona All letters and submissions must be, signed and accompanied by a day -time telephone number. All submissions are subject to editing for both length and content. Don't forget to check out our homepage at: www.boweseeteenilVireiteri Opinion Letter Record number drivers confronting winter roads A record number of proven recipe for following distances. drivers throughout crashes, especially • The centre of gravity Ontario are confronting when roads are icy, for most light trucks and this winter's challenging snow-covered or wet," SUVs is higher than in driving conditions added Holmes. "Even most cars, making behind the steering 4WD drivers need to sudden, jerky steering wheel of larger vehicles. slow down and keep a more likely to cause loss Statistics show that safe distance behind the of control - especially in almost half of all new vehicle in front of them." slick or icy conditions. vehicles sold in Canada Motorists driving a Rollovers are more today are SUVs, large Tight truck or SUV for the common, for example. and small vans or pick- first time this winter • Although many new up trucks. need to be mindful that cars are front -wheel Many of these vehicles these vehicles have drive, most light trucks have -four-wheel drive different handling and SUVs are rear - (4WD) or all -wheel -drive characteristics than wheel drive (when 4WD capability. But that's no cars. It's true that a key is not available or guarantee that snowy or advantage of all -wheel- engaged) and therefore icy surfaces are safer on drive is enhanced more prone to skidding which to drive. Often the weather mobility. But because they have less opposite is true because- driving a light truck or weight over the drive of "all -wheel -drive SUV still requires wheels. confidence." sticking to the same CAA Central Ontario "The tell-tale sign of common sense safety advises drivers of light all -wheel -drive rules as driving a car. trucks, SUVs and others overconfidence is Why should drivers in with 4 WD to keep the driving faster than 4WD vehicles show following safe winter others, particularly when down? There are a driving tips in mind: bad weather slows number of reasons: • Know whether your traffic,' says Brian • The brakes of cars • vehicle is equipped with Holmes of CAA Central and light trucks function ABS brakes and learn Ontario. "Drivers with basically the same way, how to use your brakes 4WD need to remember but stopping distances properly, especially in that they're not can vary for several slipping driving invincible. Their RA/ or reasons such as weight conditions. pick-up truck may have and speed. Inclement • Practice driving in an better traction in snow- conditions such as empty parking lot or covered conditions, but snow, ice, wet pavement other open space to get they won't find it easier and reduced visibility used to the brakes, to stop their vehicle." mean drivers of all steering and overall "Travelling qt radically vehicles need to /handling of your SUV or higher speeds is a maintain longer light truck. • Review your owner's manual regarding handling characteristics and four-wheel drive operation and performance. • Check the tire tread and make sure air pressure is accurate. remember, too, that big knobby tires are no help on icy roads - in fact, they work against you in . those conditions. • Remove snow and ice off your vehicle, particularly your windows and front and back lights, before driving. • Drive slower during winter storms when visibility is reduced. And don't weave in and out of traffic or drive at much higher speeds than the rest of traffic. That's asking for trouble. • Guard against all - w h e e l- d r i v e overconfidence. CAA Central Ontario is a not-for-profit auto club offering insurance, travel and emergency road services. There are 1.7 million members in Ontario and four million members in Canada. Steel farm sold by public auction for $i,00 December 31; 11.7.5 The Steel farm, 10th concession of Tuckersmith which was sold by public auction by J.P. Brine was purchased by Wm. Logan of Seaforth for $1,500. It was with pleasure we record the incident which took place at the residence of A. Dewar. Old Tuckersmith has earned for herself a prominent place in the politics of the County. On the evening in question, a few of them mef at the. Inspectors and presented him with an address, read by Mr. Sellars and also a handsome butter cup and knight, presented by Mr. Cameron. Mr. Seegmiller of Zurich has bought from R. Brown the buliding lately owned by Mr. Witmer as a planing mill and is fitting it up for a cheese factory. One day last week, Mr. and Mrs. Busbee of Hay Township went to Bayfiled on business. One of the children was playing, when she was seized with pain in the knee. On the second day, the knee started to swell and after taking her to the doctor, found that a needle was in the flesh and who brought out the needle which was about two inches long. James Watt of Hullett sold his farm to James Torrence of Grey Township for $9,000. The farm contains 150 acres. The services in connection with the formal opening of Coven Presbyterian Church at Winthrop were attended with much success. Rev. Dr. Coven of Knox College, Toronto, preached at both. The tea meeting was also successful. Rev. A.Scott of Egmondville and Rev. Goldsmith of Seaforth delivered interesting Years agone... addresses. Word was received December 25, 1925 here last week of the On Tuesday afternoon, death of Miss Jessie S.S. No. 7 Tuckersmith Thompson. For many held their annual years, she was a well Christmas program and known resident of tree. After this, Miss A. Seaforth. Thompson read an John. Lamont who has address and Miss Mary been on the staff of the Broadfoot and Harold Domion Bank has been Nicholson presented transferred to the Baden Miss A. McNaughton with Branch of the bank. an ivory mantel clock. Mrs. West of town has Geo. Diegel of Dublin purchased the residence died on Thursday. It was of Mrs. Mason in 53 years since she came Egmondville. to the village and opened Mike McLaughlin of a store and made a Manley has returned harness. from Detroit and thinks On Monday evening, farming is ahead of city 50 of the ratepayers of life. 55 No. 2 McKillop met at The death occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. his home in Ingersoll of John Little, where the John Herbert Lightowler, pupils presented the formerly of Seaforth. teacher Miss Elva Little A number of boys met with an ivory set and a at the residence of C.A. number of ratepayers Barber to organize a gave her some ivory as Tuxis Square. well. John McElroy was December 29, 1950 chairman after which H. Glenn Hays, Lawyer Hogg Bros. gave a and crown attorney for musical selection. Mrs. Huron County has been B.C. Rising read an appointed a King's address. Council. It was W.O. Goodwin, choir announced on Saturday. leader of the United Mr. Hays was born in Church, Hensall and his Seaforth, and received wife as organist were his education in both presented with a floor schools in Seaforth and lamp and an address. attended Osgoode Hall, Mr and Mrs. A. Bolton Toronto. of Hensall celebrated The Third Annual their golden wedding Christmas service anniversary. combining Northside In the recent United, First Presbyterian presentation of awards and 5t. Thomas Anglican given by the Remington Churches was held in and Underwood Northside Church. It was companies to the pupils an all male choir. Special of the Clinton school of music was sung by Commerce, Miss Elaine James T. Scott, Jas. A. Lowry was awarded the Stewart directed the Remington silver medal, choir with Mrs. Stewart whose record was 45 as organist. words per minute. Mrs. Margaret White, Mr. Lowder T. Delaney well known resident of passed away at his town, will mark her 91st home on John Street. He birthday New Year's Day. was the accountant in Reeve Beuerman of the A.G. Van Egmond McKillop and Reeve Woollen Mill. Arthur Nicholson of Tuckersmith, received acclamation—try- their townships on Friday. Ross McLellan of Sarnia wh ohas been sailing on the Imperial Oil boat, spent Christmas with his mother, Mrs. A. McLellan in Egmondville. Rev. C.F.L. Gilbert rector of St. Thomas Anglican Church Seaforth died suddenly at his home in Gravenhurst. • Santa Claus distributed 1,500 stockings at the local tree after which the children attended the.: theatre. Mrs. Mac Lomond of Cromarty and her son Malcolm are spending a few days in Rochester where he is undergoing treatment. December 25, 1975 Seaforth and Western Ontario got its wish for snow for Christmas. So much snow fell so quickly Wednesday night and Thursday that driving was hazardous and Seaforth streets were deserted soon after dark. Seaforth Manor residents enjoyed hearing the choir of some sixty voices of Seaforth Public School under the direction of Mrs. Edna Bell and Mr. G. Willis on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 16th. A large plate glass window in the front of Trapnell's Bakery was smashed early Saturday morning. Donations received this week to the Seaforth Community Centre Fund Raising Campaign include: Ed. Dorrance of $50; Wayne Ellis of $200;; I.H.I. $81. Carrying on tradition that had its beginning 50 years ago, Seaforth lions made their annual visit to Huronview on Sunday and presented a Christmas concert and greeted the residents with Christmas treats.