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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2001-03-21, Page 4Opinion Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Williscraff - Publisher Pat Armes - Office Manager Scott Hilgendorff - Editor Dianne McGrath - Subscriptions/Classifieds Susan Hundertmark - Reporter Katrina Dietz - Sales Anne Roden - Distribution Bowes Publishers Limited Sriafr.,,iSr. Mafia Commit.. - A Qri.a. G.A., E-mail us at seaforihObowesnet.com Visit our home page at www.seaforthhuronexpositor.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 odvonce, plus $78.00 postoge, G.S.T. exempt SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Published weekly by Signal -Scor Publishing at 11 Main St., Seaforth. Publication mail registration No. 0696 held at Seaforth, Ontario. Advertising is occepted on condition that in the event of a typographical error, the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item, together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged, but the balance of the odvertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. In the event of a typographical error, advertising goods or services at a wrong price, goods or services may not be sold. Advertising is merely an offer to sell and may be withdrawn at ony time. The Huron Expositor is not responsible for the loss or damage 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, March 21, 2000 ldileeiel mead Oesleess Offices - 11 M.I. IMet.,11eeterf6 1rlepieee (519) 527.0240 Pax (519) 527-2858 MMus Address - P.O. Box 69, seaerli, oererle, NOK IWO Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Ontario Community Newspapers Association Publication Mail Registration No. 07605 "We ac the financial support of the Government of Canada, through Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs." Editorial Local farmers could at least use our moral support People are slowly beginning to understand that farmers are not complaining about prices and subsidies the way they might complain about the weather. They are facing hard times as they work long hours to struggle to stay financially viable while we enjoy low food prices. Our frustration when the price of lettuce goes up by $1 sometimes in the winter is nothing compared to what farmers are facing. They were seeking $900 billion in aid last week with a series of protests from traffic slowdowns to traffic blockades from Huron County to Ottawa. They have been told they will get $500 million in assistance. But farmers are saying that's not enough to help them compete with US markets which receive a greater level of government subsidies. They have said they are being fed to the wolves. Meanwhile, we continue to feed on cheap food, often oblivious to the struggles that have gone on to get that food to the store shelves. Agriculture is arguably the most important industry to the Seaforth area and to Huron County. It's just a start but as regular citizens, we could begin writing letters of support and outrage for our local farmers and send them to MP Helen Johns and MPP Paul Steckle. If nothing else, it would serve as an encouragement to stressed -out farmers that their community is behind them and understands their needs. Scott Hilgendorff How to access us Letters to the Editor and other submission can be made to us by noon on Mondays at: seafortb @ bowesnet.com All letters and submissions must be signed and accompanied by a day -time telephon number. All submissions are _ sub' - « .. to for both length and content. Don't forget to check out our Letters Grandparent's remarks not a sign of sportsmanship at tournament To the Editor: Disgust is the way I feel right now! That is the only way I can describe it! Every year the Seaforth Knights of Columbus put on a hockey tournament for the Separate School Board children. Every year the goal is to have fun. This year was its 35th anniversary and they really tried to emphasize "Sportsmanship." In fact to celebrate this anniversary, they even came up with a special "Sportsmanship Award." There was even a wonderful article in the Seaforth Expositor (Mar. 14/01 issue, page 3) describing the hockey tournament. I applaud the Knights for the hard work that goes into putting this weekend tournament on. Now here's where the "disgust" comes in. This weekend, a grandparent came up to a coach at the end of a game and said, "well, you really ****ed up that one." It was said because the coach did not put out the better players to play out a penalty kill. Can you imagine, a grandparent; the ones children are so proud of, the ones children look up into the stands and are so excited to see, the ones they have that twinkle in their eyes for. This tournament is a fun tournament, it is for children who do and don't play organized hockey. Again I applaud the Knights for having this tournament for the children. Remember, they do it for the kids, not the parents or grandparents. I too, applaud the coaches from each school, who took the time and commitment for these children. I also applaud the children who played together, whether they played before or not. I am sad for the coach who took the abuse from this grandparent and probably ruined that coach's weekend. To the grandparent out there, whoever you may be, you should apologize to that coach. • Melita Cronin Community goes extra mile for victim of serious car/truck accident To the Editor: My wife, Bonnie, had a serious car/truck accident on Feb. 21 near Seaforth. At the scene, Dave Dale of the OPP and Tom Phillips of the Fire Department organized a search for our family dog who had escaped from the area. He had been in the wrecked car and ran off. The following day, Elaine Vander Molen was kind enough to befriend the dog and return him to his family. I am sure others assisted with this effort. It would have been easier for everyone to shrug their shoulders and just go home to the television. We are very fortunate that those involved showed so much compassion by taking the steps necessary to find this much -loved family pet. The dog is now a big factor in my wife's recovery program. Bonnie is improving nicely. The people of the Seaforth area have gone the extra mile. Peter V. McTaggart Eden Mills McKillop zoo -acre farm sold for $6,000 March 24, 1876 McKillop: Mr. William Smith of McKillop has sold his farm on Con. 8 to Mr. Jas Harney of Usborne. The price paid is $6, 000. The farm contains 100 acres and is said to be one of the best in the township. Good Work: Mr. John Lacy and Patrick Hines of McKillop chopped and split ten chords and a quater of wood in 11 hours. The wood was measured by Mr. Thos. Kirk who is prepared to certify to the correctness of the above statement. Stanley: We notice that Mr. Hugh Ross of Stanley has just imported a thoroughbred French Canadian Stallion from the province of Quebec. This animal weighs 1250 pounds, stands 14 1/2 hands high and his girth is six feet. Lot Purchased: One of the towns lots offerd for sale by Messrs. Willson & Scot on Saturday was purchased by Mr. H. McGregor for $230.00. The other lot was bid in at $150.00. This shows that real estate is not decreasing in value in Seaforth as it is in many towns on account of hard times. Married: Pullman - McCleonighty. In Seaforth at the Presbyterian Manse by the Rev. T. Goldsmith on the 16th, Mr. Samuel H. Pullman of Hibbert to Miss Jane McCleonighty of Mitchell. Toronto Livestock Market: Receipts during the past week were 399 head, against 465 the previous week. The market was quiet but steady with a good demand for first class cattle for which supply was insufficient. We continue to quote extra quality at $4.75 to $5.00; first class at $4.25 to $4.50, second class at $3.75 to $4.00 and third class $3.00 to $3.50 Church Sold: The wardens of the Brussels Episcopal Church have sold their frame church and ground on which the church stands to Brussels Orange Lodge for $250.00 without furniture or seatings. Huron Notes: The increase of receipts at Years agone... Clinton station, Grand Trunk Railway for February is $4, 000 in advance of the corresponding month of last year. March 22, 1901 Brucefield: Dr. James Baird of Sudbury formerly of Brucefield, has lately been quarantined with two cases of smallpox. He suceeded in bringing them aroound safely. •Tuckersmith: Mr, George Pepper of Toronto was visiting his brother Roger last week. Accident: Mr. Wm. Hogg, forth son of James Hogg of McKillop met with a serious accident. Mr. Hogg was engaged in feeding a straw cutter when his glove when his glove was caught in the rollers and his hand was drawn into the knives and his fingers and hand were sliced off to the wrist. Dr. Scot was sent for, and the young man is doing nicely. Agriculture Society: The Tuckersmith Agricultural Society has purchased the house and lot of Mr. Duggan adjoining their new show grounds. They now have the most commodious and best equipped grounds in the country Hullett: Mr. William Oak of the 12th concession of Hullett has sold his farm containing 100 acres to Mr. William Knox, a prosperous farmer of the same locality. This farm is well situated and as Mr. Knox paid the sum of $5, 000 we think he has a cheap farm. Hensall: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Welsh, who have who have been visiting relatives and friends in Exeter and other places for a couple of weeks, have returned home. Kippen: Mr. Hugh Mustard of Manitoba, who has been spending a three months' visit with with friends and with his cousin, Mr. James McGregor of Tuckersmith, returned home on Monday. Our correspondent is informed that Mr. Mustards visit was not all for naught and that he may return in the future for one of our fairer ones Local Brief: Mr. Thomas Brown has added to his auctioneering business that of land agency and will negotiate sale of farms and others real estate either by auction or privately. March 26, 1926 Winthrop: Mr. and Mrs: Nelson Govenlock ospent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sproat of Tuckersmith Announcement: Mr. and Mrs. Egerton Roe announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Lillian Irene to Mr. William Machon, son of Mr. William Machon of Grey. Hullett: Miss. M. Adams was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ausin Dexter last week. Mr. Perter Dunlop and sister Miss. Vera Dunlop attended the wedding reception of their cousin in Morris. Staffa: Mr. S. H. Norris is visiting relatives in Toronto. Miss. Ada Emmerson left on Monday morning for Woodstock. Local Briefs: Mrs. C. A. Barber was called to Woodstock this week owing to the serious illness of her mother. Miss Florence Beattie is the guest of Mrs. Clen Colbert in London. Bible Class: The members of the Pastor's Bible Class of Northside Church met at the home of Mrs. Frost for the purpose of electing the following offices: President, W.D.Hoag; Vice President, Mrs. Frost; Sec.-Treas., Mr. Rands; Assistant teacher, C.H. Holland. Kippen: Mr. Fulton who has been spending the past three months at the manse with his daughter Mrs. (Rev.) Lundy returned to his home in Streetsville. Mr. William Ivison of Kippen has installed a fine radio and he and his friends have been enjoying some splended music. At the Lions semi- monthly meeting held in the Commercial Hotel last Thursday evening, one of the most gratifying items was the returns from the euchre and dance of the night before. Owing to the condition of the roads in the country, the directors of the Seaforth Agricultural Society have decided to postpone their Sprong Show to Thursday, April 8th, when it is hoped the weather will be favourable to both exhibitors and spectators March 23, 1951 The Family Night program at the First Presbyterian Church Thursday evening was well attended. The members of Northside United Church, along with their wives and husbands, were treated to a full course turkey dinner as guest of the Women's Association, in the schoolroom of the church on Thursday evening March 15 A pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Muir on Friday evening when they marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding. Over 100 people gathered at S. S.#7, Tuckersmith on Tuesday evening to to honour Miss. Mary Campbell, the teacher of that school, prior to her leaving at the end of the school term. The members of Seaforth Skating Club are staging a skating carnival in the Memorial Centre on Saturday. The St. Patrick's Day dinner served by the C.W.L. in St. James' Parish Hall on Saturday was well attended. Contributions to the Easter Seal Campaign now amount to $207.00, less then 50 per cent of the total contribution last year. A hardtime social sponsored by the Women's Association of Duff's United Church was largely attended, each group in the church taking part, On Friday evening of last week neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter E. Maloney, to bid farewell to their good friend and neighbour, Bill McKay.