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Huron Expositor, 2002-08-28, Page 8Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Williscraft - Publisher Scott Hilgendorff - Editor Dianne McGrath - SubsaiplionsKlassi(ieds Bernie N, h Office/Sales Susan Hundertmark - Reporter Anne R - Distribution 5FSuindwy Ow M Cw?wstra - A Qr eu . C..ya■1 -rnnil,re nt frvielek wi rtnatr even Visit our home page at www.seaforthhuronexposilor.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 d. Foreign: 28.44 a yeor in advance, plus $78.00 postage, 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. 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Aefelrws - P.O. 6a: 69, forrfar1b, Owhrk., NOK 1 WO Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Ontario Community Newspapers Association Bowes Publishers Limited "Wethe financial support of the Government of Canada,, throughe Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs." Editorial Bad habits being, formed at council table Huron East Council needs to take a look at how it s meetings are being held as some bad habits of private discussions, lack of councillor -driven motions and lack of documents made public have formed. In a most unorthodox fashion, twice in the same meeting the pairs of councillors from two different wards got up from the table to have private meetings in the coffee room and hallway during Huron East s Sept. 4 At the same meeting, the public council package, which is supposed to contain the same documents as the councillors who are discussing them in an open session of council, was missing two items of correspondence that were part of semi -controversial discussions around the table. Last month, none of council questioned a request from a councillor to move into committee of the whole, a portion of the meeting that can be held in closed session to discuss only three subject matters: issues involving legal matter, issues involving property matters such as the sale of a piece of land, and issues involving personnel matters such as the disciplining of an employee. No reason was given for going into closed session and council readily approved it, no questions asked. Someone should have asked why after council received a black eye in January when it was discovered it had regularly been discussing a public issue behind closed doors. Those discussions were being held privately to avoid possible public controvery for a local industry, which did not occur when the issue of council working with the industry to reduce waste going to the sewage plant was made public. Any decisions made from closed meetings must be made in open session of council in the form of motion. However, rarely, if ever, are any motions made directing action after any closed -door meeting. And rarely do councillors make motions that have not been written by administration. Instead, during discussions, they try to come to a general concensus about an issue and rarely make a motion to allow councillors to democratically vote and approve or defeat an idea a councillor might have to resolve an issue. The process leaves the public and even staff sometimes confused about what decision is actually made. The system left one councillor and the media both unclear as to whether or not council had actually approved its budget at a meeting in July. While it is still a new council, some serious bad habits have formed and councillors need to look at how meetings are being conducted, how much control administration takes in the decision-making process and how much it really helps the public follow what is going on. Scott Hilgendorff Terrorist attacks shocking but we can't let fear get to us As one of the most terrifying events in American history began to unfold yesterday morning, there was little time to respond. Already everyone is reacting in horror to the events unfolding in which terrorists have crashed aircraft into the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington DC. In a short time, all aircraft in Canada and the United States have been grounded and our borders have closed, bringing home the reality of the severity of this event. It calls into question the ease in which an act of terror can occur even here in peaceful Canada. But it is important that we do not overreact to what has occurred until we know exactly what has happened. It is okay to be shocked and frightened but as North Atriericans, we can t let fear get the better of us. Opinion Letters Harris offers Ontario's support to Americans after terrorist attack 'no the Editor: The shocking events of the last hours have touched us all. Today's (Sept. 11) sad, horrific violence concerns every citizen of the world. While apparently directed toward the United States, our neighbour and long- time ally, these evil and despicable acts are an affront to peaceful men and women around the world. Our thoughts and prayers are with the countless individuals and families whose lives have been affected by these tragedies. Their loss, their pain, their sorrow is shared by every human being, everywhere. We have offered assistance to the United States and New York governments. I have instructed all branches of the provincial government that Ontario will provide whatever support is needed. I know that many individual citizens of Ontario will want to lend their personal assistance, but at this point it is too early to determine what specific help might be required. Those able to do so are e>gcouraged to donate blood. Those with medical or other special expertise may subsequently be called upon. Announcements about where, when and how individuals can help will be made as that information becomes available. There is no report of any known threat to Canada. However, I have directed provincial officials to work with the federal and municipal governments to take every precaution and to co-ordinate our responses. Emergency measures officials continue to meet. Finally, if Ontario can do anything to help U.S. authorities track down those responsible for this cowardly violence, rest assured that we will leave no stone unturned. I am personally committed to doing everything in my power. Mike Harris Premier of Ontario Child's reluctance to listen to cop may be a bad sign Growing up the son of a cop, I have always been around a police presence but even ' with that built-in comfort level, I was still raised to respect and even fear, just a little, a police officer. My generation grew up with at least a little respect for police, recognizing them as authority figures and treating them with the respect that came with their job; same as a teacher. But something is changing. While every generation has a group who disrespect authority figures from police to teachers, every generation has typically shown a certain amount, although, year to year, that respect is slowly disappearing in general society. Last week, I was a little surprised when, while talking with an officer in front of Mac's Milk, I saw what appeared to be a sign of a new generation growing less fearful and respectful of authority in general. The officer noticed the little boy, hbout seven years old, about to get on his bicycle without a helmet. A mother herself, the officer kindly asked the boy if he knew he needed a helmet for riding. He explained that it was at home and Was about to get By Scott Hilgendorff on his bike. Still with a kind tone, she reminded him that he needed to walk his bike if he didn't have a helmet because it was the law. He continued to get on the seat explaining that he only lived down the street and would not be riding very fast. Still kindly, she told him he had to get off the bike and walk it home. Well, the look that little boy gave the officer for daring to tell him what to do was incredible. He was angry and at least a little upset about being told what to do. Fortunately, that was the only sign of disrespect and he still recognized the officer as enough of an authority figure to actually walk his bike home. But I just can't ever remember even offering excuses when stopped by an officer for riding my bike on the sidewalk and that happened as a teenager. And still, when stopped for speeding, (which has happened twice in my life) I have not so much as considered offering any lip to the officer or any excuses, including to the officer I knew personally, who justifiably stopped me. I simply wasn't paying attention to my speed and deserved to be pulled over. He was doing his job and, despite how critical I have been of police for not stopping people for simple things that are leading to drivers following fewer and fewer rules of the road, I wouldn't dare question his right to pull me over. The little boy with his bicycle had seemed confused and just not certain how to handle the request of the officer. Of course, he was very young and could just have been frightened but a frightened little boy isn't going to shoot dirty looks at a cop. I just wonder if it is possible we have a generation that is growing up now not even recognizing the role of a police officer. Programs still exist in schools where police come in and talk to students about different issues from drug use to date rape so there is still interaction with police. But maybe, as calls get more and more serious, there are fewer moments like last week's where an officer has the time to address a minor infraction such as the bicycle helmet. Maybe, we have a new generation of parents passing along their own disrespect for authority figures to the next one. Or maybe, it was just an overwhelming experience for this little boy and he just didn't know how to react. Either way, definitely something has changed because even in Canada, police have to fear Pulling over a driver who may lash out violently toward them for daring to stop them for speeding. While there are not as many incidents of police being shot at the side of the road in Canada as there are in the States, it is slowly becoming an even uglier job than before. Maybe more interaction of police in communities would help rebuild some respect but there is a much bigger picture than that and I fear it will take an overall swing in societal attitudes for proper respect to return. Too often, we fail to respect one another, let alone an authority figure like a cop or teacher who is daring to try and tell us what to do. They are tough jobs and they are only getting tougher. Walton home was threatened by fire September 15,1876 Mr. Duncan has disposed of the lot on the corner opposite the Expositor office to Mr. Whitney for the sum .ef $2150. Mr. Whitely has disposed of his livery business to Arthur Forbes of Stanley. John H. Broadfoot has completed a large and handsome store on the Market Square which he intends to use as a furniture store and ware room. J. P. Brine , the popular auctioneer, will sell at the rooms of Messrs. Wilson and Scott all kinds of sewing machines, musical instruments and houses. September13,1901 Thos. Brownlee, teacher in Section No. 14 Hay has been engaged for another year at an increase in salary. While working in the Dashwood flax mill Wesley Schmidt had the misfortune to break his arm. The excellent 50 acre farm, Tuckersmith, owned by John Hunter has been sold to Thomas John Elliott of the Bayfield Road for $3,300. Some of the citizens of Zurich who were at the Pan - American, saw President McKinley just fifteen minutes before he was shot. Robert Turnbull of this town has shown us a book which is very old. It has been in his family for several generations. It is entitled the "Beehive of the Ramish Church." It must be over hundred years old and it must have been written about the time of Pope Pius the forth. Messrs. Edward Bright and Walter Pickard arrived home from the Old Country. James Stewart of the Seaforth Milling Co. has disposed of his interest here to his brother and has Years agone... purchased Henry Colberts farm in Egmondville. Miss Olive Laidlaw of town has returned from a visit to friends in Milwaukee. Miss Annie Carlin of Staffa left for Stratford where she will take a course in the convent. Archibald McGregor of Kippen has had his silo filled. Owing to ill health, Rev. Father Flannery, Parish priest at Dublin, has been obligated to resign his parish. He is going to visit Ireland. John Mills and Mrs. Milts of Harlock returned on Friday from a very pleasant holiday spent at Toronto Industrial and at the Pan American at Buffalo. September 10, 1926 The Paramount Male Quartette, known absolutely as the best group of harmonizers in Western Ontario, has been engaged for the evening of the election when the returns will be given. The personnel of the quartette are Jas. T. Scott, Jack Beattie, Milne R. Rennie, and D. L. Reid, accompanist Mrs. M. R. Rennie. Henry Taylor of of Constance had purchased a house in Seaforth. His son Harry will carry on farm operations. J. Hey Sr. of Zurich who recently sold his property to W. E. Wuerth has purchased the property in Zurich visited by F. Gilhecley. Miss Wilma Seip of Seaforth has been nursing Mrs. Robert Bullard. Geo. Douglas, W. Howard, Geo. Howard and D. Foss, Hensall, motored to Toronto and took in the Exhibition there. Miss Annie Strong of Hensall, left for Roughglow where she will engage in her new duties as teacher. Mrs. Jas. Cowan has leased her residence to R. N. Bissonnett and will spend the winter with her daughter in Stratford. Miss S. I. McLean returned from a two months trip to the western provinces. Misses Florence Beattie and Miss Pearl Patterson sang a very pleasing duet in Egmondville Church last Sunday morning. John Murray of Egmondville has a squash vine growing in his garden, which measured 38 feet long. Miss Isobel Souter of Brucefield left for Sioux Lookout to be assistant of the Continuation School there. Fire broke out in the basement of R. J. Peterson's general store at the village of Ethel which did considerable damage to his stock and contents of the dwelling over the store. September 14, 1951 While twin calves are hot unusual, it is but rarely that calves weighing but 23 and 26 pounds and 18" high are born. Yet it happened at the farm of Irwin Trewartha, when a jersey cow gave birth to twins. They appeared to be doing well until Wednesday when one died. The $1000 Jackpot offered at the Seaforth Community Bingo was won by Ian McLean of Seaforth. 58 numbers were called before his card was filled. Mr. and Mrs. James Hoggarth of Hensall celebrated their golden wedding by holding a family dinner. For their gift their family had an oil burner installed in their home. Mrs. Annie Richardson of Hensall celebrated her 89th birthday. She was born in Canton, England and came to Canada in 1910. Miss Maud Hartry has been invited to print place cards for a luncheon to be held for Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip. P/0 Joseph Laudenbach of town has returned to Royal Military College. September 16, 1976 Mrs. James Souter proudly showed the Expositor last week, a tomato that weighs 2 1/2 pounds and measures 16 inches around. She grew it in her garden. Fire threatened the large brick home of Orville Beuermann, R. R. 4, Walton, early Sunday morning. Seaforth firemen battled the blaze and were able to confine the flames to the rear portion of the home. Loss is estimated at $15,000. Over 400 friends and relatives attended a reception and dance at the Seaforth Community Centre Saturday night to mark the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dalton of 43 Railway Street. Mr. and Mrs. James Cameron have returned home to Sarnia after spending two weeks visiting friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Peter McNaughton were honored Friday when Hensall and area friends gathered at Pineridge Chalet to recognize the many years he had served the community in various capacities. They were presented with a colored T.V.