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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2002-10-23, Page 11TME HURON EXCITOR, Novombor 14, 2001-1 NEED A LITTLE HELP AROUND THE HOUSE? Get help from the professionals in our business directory! Scott Hilgendorff photo Legion members gather to lay wreaths at the cenotaph in Victoria Park, Seaforth at Sunday's Remembrance Day services. Students trying to understand a world that's gone to war By Scott Hilgendorff Expositor Editor While preparing the school's Remembrance Day service held last Thursday, a group of Seaforth District High School students are still sorting out how they feel about today's headlines of war against terrorism. "It doesn't seem as real now as when it first happened," said Matt Denys. Despite the Canadian military now being directly involved and knowing people in their own classroom that were touched by what happened when terrorists crashed airliners into the World Trade Center in New York on Sept. 11, students in Ian Hasties OAC history class were still feeling distant from what happened. He said it seemed more real at first when it was on the news on every channel for 24 hours a day but now, it's just something that's happening in the world. • Denys said the biggest effect here they can notice caused by the war on terrorism is the tightening up of security at the nearby nuclear power plant north of Kincardine. The students, now the same age as many of the veterans in town were when they joined the army for World War II, helped put together a Remembrance Day service at the school at which Legion members took part. But they find it hard to imagine actually having to go to war themselves. Denys said in the world wars, family members were gone and many people from small communities were off fighting in Europe. This time Denys said, "There aren't people dying every day." He said it makes it hard to feel the effects of what is going on. 'We watch it on tv. We don't live it. We see the same stuff in movies," he said. Paul Linton said by living in Seaforth, we have a sense of safety from terrorism and. no real sense that we are involved in anything that directly effects them. "It's easier to ignore it," he said. It doesn't stop some of them from feeling some fears about having to fight in a war or about having some of that war, in the form of terrorism, take place here. "I don't think you can be okay with war," said Karla Kale of some of her classmate's feelings of distance from what is happening. She spent six years living in the United States and has stronger feelings than some after one of her best friends' fathers died in the World Trade Center. 'The young people are really scared," she said of her friends in the States. She said this is not a traditional war with fighting taking place on fronts and that it's scary because civilians are under attack instead. She said it was a little strange being in Canada 'and seeing how people reacted. "I found the reaction here was more detached," she said, adding it was interesting to see people wondering how much longer coverage of the terrorist attacks and pending war was going to be broadcast on all the networks 24 hours a day. Kent Moffett said, "I'm worried about where it cari go." Linton said it's hard to know what to be worried about or what to think; that it is confusing to try and sort out their feelings about what is happening. He had grand and great grandparents who fought in the World Wars and said he is more prepared himself to go and fight if it came down to it, than most of his classmates would be. But Denys said it was• different in those wars. People didn't understand how bad it would be or that so many would die. "People were lying about their age to go and be big heroes," he said of how many young men said they were older to be able to go and fight. "Now, when we look back and see how many died, we say we don't want to go," he said. "If you could give me a 95 per cent guarantee I'd come back, I would go," he said, if the current situation were to escalate to the point new military recruits would be needed. Contrary tp Denys saying people now know how bad it was in World War II, for example, Jen Smith said, "If anyone is uneducated on World War One and Two, it would be our generation." She said many don't even understand what started the wars and was upset at the large number of students who talked during the two minutes of silence they held at the Remembrance Day service at the school. "They couldn't sit still for two minutes. It just made me mad," she said, adding the distance of the current fighting doesn't help students look harder at what the veterans of past wars did or experienced. "I don't think it will matter until they are smacked in the face with it," she said. But most of the students in the class agreed they are struggling to understand how they feel about what is happening now in the war on terrorism. "It's a little weird going to an assembly to look at what we had to go through to get peace when we are at war," said Kale. INVESTMENTS MATURING`' Consider these rates. NOTICE For the convenience of our clients SEAFORTH VETERINARY CLINIC will be open THURSDAY EVENINGS by appointment only Please call for appointments 519-527-1760 GRAY INSURANCE BROKERS INC. Allan Carter, Broker • Home • Auto • Commercial • Farm 522-0399 Seaforth 1-800-265-0959 Strathroy _HEALTH ON THE HILL A Review of activities at SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL COMPREHENSIVE SENIORS HEALTH CENTRE Seaforth Community Hospital is hosting community consultation meetings to discuss what you the public envision in a proposed Health Center. We would like to hear about your ideas for senior housing, recreational and health care needs. Our last community consultation will start at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 22, 2001 at Seaforth Golf and Country Club. If you would like more information, please leave a message at 527-3020. NOVEMBER: DIABETES MONTH Help us celebrate World Diabetes Day! Come out to the Seaforth Community Hospital Diabetes/Multi-Purpose Room on November 15th 12:00 noon - 1 p.m. Find out the latest research that shows how to prevent Diabetes; learn how implementing low key prevention strategies can have a major impact on your health; be eligible for some great door prizes and be part of the Dedication Ceremony for our new teaching room. TREE OF LIGHTS "A Celebration of Sharing" let the spirit of Christmas shine by giving a Gift of Light. Once again the Seaforth Hospital Auxiliary are sponsoring this fundraiser; this year with proceeds toward the purchase of a computerized Intravenous Pump. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend the "lighting of the blue spruce Christmas Tree" Sunday, November 25th at 6:30 p.m. (lighting ceremony @ 7 p.m.) on the grounds of the Seaforth Community Hospital. There will be Christmas entertainment, hot mulled cider & homemade cookies. Tickets as.a "Gift To" or, "In Memory Of" are available at the Hospital Switchboard or from Auxiliary members at the cost of $5.00 each. A TREASURE CHEST OF CHILDREN'S DELIGHTS with Christmas gift giving in mind, why not lend your support by the purchase of tickets on a locally made lovely, woodentoy chest which comes completely stocked with toys for girls and boys of all ages (valued at $600). Tickets are available in the Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop and at Switchboard at a cost of $5.00 each. Draw to be made December 11, 2001. Proceeds towards purchase of needed items for Center of Excellence. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY GIFT SHOP extended new inventory line now includes Battenberg and Christmas nighties, Dagoli leisure clothing, decorative candles, wheelchair cushion covers, novelty cotton boxer shorts, jewellery and numerous other items arriving daily. Auxiliary Volunteers welcome you to come on in. Invitation to Huron East Residents & Other' Interested Groups Land Use Planning & Development in Huron East Have your say on the future development of the Municipality Council & staff of the Municipality of Huron East are presently reviewing their Land Use Planning documents. There are currently 5 Municipal Plans (Wards of Brussels, Grey, McKillop, Seaforth & Tuckersmith). The goals are to review and combine these plans to create one new Official Plan for Huron East. This is also an opportunity to conduct the required 5 Year Review of Municipal Plans as required by the Province. Public discussion meetings will be held in 2 locations in late November and you are invited to attend and participate. • 5Q 4 or 5 Year Subordinated Debentures /0 (interest paid annually) .0% 65% COQ/Q r,� a '•75 %. 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Investors should read the prospectus carefully. 1 Davidson Drive P.O. Box 219 Hensall • Ontario • NOM 1 XO (519) 262-3002 www. hdc. on. ca Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. at the Seaforth Agriplex or Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001 at 7:30 at the Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre, in Brussels The Land Use Plan includes policies in the following land use categories: Agriculture; Natural Environment; Extractive Resources; Institutional; Recreational; and Urban. Some questions to think about in preparation for this meeting are as follows: ■ What do you consider the most important land use issue facing Huron East today? • Agriculture is an important component of the Huron East economy. What should be done to protect the land base and support successful agricultural operations? • The agricultural operations in Huron East vary in size and type. What is an appropriate minimum lot size to ensure flexibility and the long-term future of agriculture? ■ One of the three former township plans permits surplus farm residential severances. Should this type of severance be permitted in Huron East? • Land use policies have historically protected woodlots and wetlands and encouraged the reforestation of marginal lands. What else needs to be done in this area? Are there local features we should be protecting? • Aggregate (gravel & sand) is a valuable resource in Huron East and should be protected..Should all aggregate deposits be identified? • Should rural institutional uses be directed to urban areas? ■ Current rural recreational uses in Huron East include a golf course and a campground. Should further recreational development be promoted? How? • The urban settlements in Huron East range from towns and villages with full water and sewer services to hamlets with public water and private sewage or private water and sewage. How should growth occur? What is the right mix of uses? Please contact the Huron East Municipal Office at 527-0160 for more information.