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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2002-06-12, Page 5Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Williscrah - Publisher Scott Hilgendorff - Editor Dianne McGrath - Subscriptions/Classifieds Bernie Pugh Office/Sales Susan Hundertmark - Reporter Anne Roden - Distribution Bowes Publishers Limited SY/u/a>) of S.. Medio C.wfwat+o. - A Quede.w F -moil ttc fit conFnrtfs®hnwacnat rnm Visit our home page at www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES: LOCAL - 32.50 a year, in odvance, plus 2.28 G.S.T. SENIORS: - 30.00 o yeor, in odvance, plus 2.10 G.S.T. USA & Foreign: 28.44 a year in odvance, plus $78.00 postoge, G.S.T. exempt SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Published weekly by Signal -Star 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 advertisement will be paid for at the opplicoble rote. In the event of a typographical error, odvertising 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 Advertising is merely an offer to sell and may be withdrawn at any time.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. Publication Mail Registration No. 07605 Wednesday, June 20, 2001 Editorial and Nslssoss Offices - 1 1 Main ftroet.,feahrth Telephone 1519) 527-0240 Fax (519) 527-2858 Mallin! Address - R.O. sox 69, Sestet -Hs, Ontario, NOK 1 WO Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Ontario Community Newspapers Association "We ac the financial support of the Government of Canada, through e Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs." Editorial Community Living event brings special people together This weekend, the community is invited to attend a unique baseball game. At a time when interest in the sport in waning, the traditional summer game will get some extra attention when clients from Community Living will be given a crack at the game. Many have disabilities such as wheelchairs that can make playing any sport difficult. But thanks to the efforts of Community Living staff and the Optimist Club in Seaforth, any member of Community Living will have a chance to take part in the game. With the help of spotters, anyone who wants a chance will be able to have a crack at bat and in positions on the field. If running is difficult, someone will run the base for or with them. If catching is hard, someone will be there to help them out. It's a wonderful opportunity for Community Living members to interact with the community in a way they don't often get to --in regular sporting, social activities. And it's a chance to for the community to come out and meet and interact with them as well. Many live in one of the local group homes in Seaforth but few people ever get a chance to know or work with them. This provides that opportunity. Think of the encouragment it will be for many of them, nervous about playing a complicated sport they have never tried before, if a crowd of people comes out to cheer them on. Think of how much they will be made to feel a part of this community in which they make their home. Game time will start between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday at Optimist Park. Scott Hilgendorff .Ail letters 'and >lubMitiloes mast be signed and accompanied by a day -time telephone Opinion Letters Clinton resident takes exception to mayor's remark about her town To the Editor: As a proud and happy citizen of the town of Clinton, I take exception to Mrs. Steffler's recent remarks concerning our town, as quoted in a recent edition of the Huron Expositor. Her statement that she does not want to see Seaforth's Main Street look like Clinton's seemed uncalled for and most inappropriate for a supposed ambassador of our area to have made. I believe that everyone in our area is concerned about the economic well-being of all of our small towns, but inflammatory statements such as that made by Mrs. Steffler, certainly do not contribute to the well-being and harmonious government of any one of them. Once again, I would emphasize that her remark was uncalled for and very definitely unappreciated. I am sure that I speak for many more outraged Clinton residents. Sincerely Bonnie S. Jewitt Clinton has much of which to be proud To the Editor: What mixed messages we were given in two of our local papers last week. On the front page of the Clinton News Record, we could read about how well the Clinton and Seaforth fire departments worked together in the face of tragedy. The Huron Expositor; however, ran an article that quoted Mayor Lin Steffler as saying that she didn't want Seaforth's downtown to look like Clinton's. Not only was it quoted, but it was highlighted and boxed so that anyone reading the article would see that comment. Clinton does not deserve that kind of a slam, especially from a public figure such as a mayor (who should know better). We have much to be proud of in downtown Clinton including a beautiful new park, flowers and decorations for each season and special events, and the many business owhers who work hard at offering some unique services and merchandise. Perhaps someone should inform Mayor Steffler that successful rural economic development occurs when communities work together, not against each other. An apology is due. Sincerely, Gail Fraser Contract for watering Main Street awarded to Campbell for $3.75 each day June 16, 1876 As an instance of the business being done in Seaforth in the one item of eggs alone Mr. D. D. Wilson shipped this week six car loads. The contract for watering Main. St. has been awarded to John Campbell who receives $3.75 per day for the work. Thos. Govenlock of McKillop has shown us a sample of fall wheat the stalks of which measure 4 feet 41/2 inches in length. The open meeting of Constance Lodge of Good Templars held in their new hall was a decided success. An excellent choir from Seaforth was in attendance. A new Grange under the patrons of Husbandry has been organized in S. 5. No. 1 McKillop. The following officers were elected: Peter O'Sullivan, Master John 0' Sullivan. Treasurer: John McFadden, Lecturer: James Carlin. Steward: Patrick O'Neil. Chaplain: James Devereaux. Gate Keeper: Robert Devereaux, Treasurer, June 21, 1901 J. Fisher of Usborne Twp. met with a severe and painful accident. He had had a root house erected under the approach to the barn and before the mason work had become dry he removed the supports and the filling caved in on him. A very serious accident occurred at the barn raising on the farm of Geo. Henderson west of Winthrop. J.J. McLaughlin was standing at the top of the stonewall, prying a stick of timber. The bar slipped and he fell to the ground. The medical attendants gave no hope for his recovery. Messrs. Tindale and Chant and their ladies passed through Varna to Bayfield in a horseless carriage. The garden party in connection with the Presbyterian Church at Winthrop was held on the grounds of Arch. Someville. The financial returns about S70.00. During th servke storm the barn of Mr. Watt of Years agone... the Mill Road was struck by lightning. Mr. Fotheringham had a sheep killed. Hugh Chesney of Tuckersmith had the misfortune to fall while walking on the lawn at his home, fracturing his thigh bone. Alex McNevin of Kippen who has been assisting in the post office here for some time has gone to Clinton in the Molsons bank. , John Laird of town has removed his grocery stock from across the railway track to the McGinnis block. The turf club have had the track put in good shape. The 33rd Regiment band furnished the music for the lawn social at Egmondville Church. June 18, 1926 Rutherford Henderson of Holstein has been appointed ledger keeper in the Standard Bank here. C. E. Diegel of Brodhagen recently received a good position with James Watson of Seaforth. Thos. Purcell of Manley has engaged with John Reid to work on the dredge. A pretty wedding took place at St. Columban Church when Mary Clotilda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Eckart became the bride of Peter Maloney of Beechwood. Humphries & Co. have had four car loads of coal arrive in the past week and it is getting nearly all disposed of. W.C. Bennett of Winthrop has installed the Delco lights. Mrs. R. Bonthron and Mr. and Mrs. T.C.Joyntof Hensall are enjoying cottage life at Bayfield. A bee to make certain changes and improvements in connection with the sheds of the United Church was held last week. Dr. W. C. Sproat, son of Wm. Sproat near Kippen, recent graduate of the University of Western Ontario will practice in Seaforth. The street dance given on the Main St. was a great success. Music was furnished by Hogg's Orchestra. The Cadets from Seaforth Collegiate Institute attended divine service at Egmondville. They were accompanied by Seaforth Highlanders Band. Dalton Reid was the special soloist. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Broadfoot, who have been spending several weeks with relatives here returned to their home on Monday. T.E. Heron of town has leased the residence of Miss Hargon for the summer. H. Riley of Londesboro recently bought the evaporator from A. Asquite. W. Mills of near Harloch purchased a carload of cattle in Toronto last week. The best field of fall wheat we have seen this season is on one of the farms of David Boyd on the Leadbury line. December 16, 1951 Ernest L. Box, a prominent businessman of Seaforth for many years, passed away at Scott Memorial Hospital. He was a councillor in 1918. He has been a director of the Toronto Mutual Life Assurances Co. He also was a band member for 25 years. The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Scott of Goderich 5t. West, was observed at their home. A family dinner was served to mark the occasion. L.O.I. 793 celebrated its sixtieth anniversary with a banquet in their rooms. Mayor E. A. McMaster extended greetings on behalf of the town. The speaker was W. J. Woolsey of Clinton. At the conclusion of the banquet, euchre was played with the following taking prizes: Mrs. Geo Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Westcott, and John Crawford. A tree branch caused a short circuit in a 4, 000 volt high tension line on Saturday morning resulting in a hydro interruption of about 1 1/2 hours in the vicinity of the hospital. At the same time the short circuit rang a false fire alarm. Dr. C. G. Togdil, of Ottawa, has ben appointed Toronto Board of Education's first full time psychiatrist at a salary of $11,000 a year. Funeral services were held in Brucefield United Church for Hugh Aiken head who died in Clinton Public Hospital. He had celebrated his 81st birthday a few days ago. About 60 neighbors and friends assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Taylor to honor their daughter, bride elect. She was presented with numerous gifts of china, linen, and kitchenware. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McKenzie of near Kippen, were honored at a party in S. S. No. 14 Stanley prior to their leaving to live in Clinton. An address was read by Alvin McBride, while Mrs. Robert Flood made Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie the recipient of a suitable gift. Mrs. Herb Traviss of Walton, entertained for Miss Shirley Bennett, bride elect, at a miscellaneous shower. Mrs. Sam Storey entertained in honor of her daughter Miss Eleanor, bride of last week. About 130 persons called to offer good wishes for the brides future happiness. Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Elder of town quietly marked their 56th wedding anniversary. June 17, 1976 Seaforth policemen have won a 10.5 per cent wage increase. The settlement was agreed on by both sides after a meeting with an arbitrator last month. Th whole council approved the settlement and made it public Monday night. William Devereaux, oldest member of 5t. James' Roman Catholic Church, and a member of a pioneer Tuckersmith family, was 95 on Sunday.