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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2002-11-06, Page 10• Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Williscraft - Publisher Scott Hilgendorff - Editor Dionne McGrath - Subscriptions/clossifieds Bernie Pugh Office/Sales Susan Hundertmark - Reporter Anne R - Distribution Bowes Publishers Limited S.Judwy •/Sw Maim C..fnutw -A Q.iRo. Gy.,r F-rmill rrc nt cancnrtheiknurr+xrsnt rrxrs Visit our home page at www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES: LOCAL - 33.50 o year, in advorce, plus 2.35 G.S.T. SENIORS: - 31.00 a year, in advance, plus 2.17 G.S.T. USA & Foreign: 29.44 a year in odvance, plus $78.00 postage, G.S.T. exempt Published weekly by Signal -Star Publishing at 11 Main St., Seaforth. Publication mail registration No. 0696 held al Seaforth, Ontario. 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Publication Mad Registration No. 07605 Wednesday, November 28, 2001 Editorial and dasin.ss Offlc.s - 11 Main IM.t.,S.af.rth Utopian** (519) 527-0240 fax (519) 527-2655 Mailing Addr.ss - P.O. lox 69, S.af.rf!!, Ontario, NOK IWO Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Ontario Community Newspapers Association "We acthe financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs." Editorial Will the real majori please standup In trying to decide whether or not to set aside up to $20,000 of taxpayers money, council debated whether or not the silent majority of Huron East is in favor of such a decision. Councillors Ferg Kelly and Sharon McClure of McKillop and Bill DeJong of Tuckersmith told the rest of council on Nov. 20 that they had heard from a few different residents who were opposed to the expense. Because of that, Deputy Mayor Bernie MacLellan suggested council hold off on setting aside the money until they at least know whether or not a legal case can even be made against the Avon Maitland District School Board s plans to close elementary schools. The board appears to be about to try and close schools in Brussels and Grey and Seaforth District High School, leaving Seaforth Public School as the sole public school in Huron East. But Mayor Lin Steffler said because a handful of people came forward concerned about spending the money, doesn t mean the rest of Huron East is opposed to spending money to fight to keep the schools open. But is that group the vocal minority or has the group of community volunteers and leaders, that has fought hard and successfully for about four years now to keep local schools open, become the vocal minority? There has been little public outcry this time and there was never huge amounts of Seaforth representation at public board meetings. Bottom line, whoever is the silent majority, this community (all of Huron East) needs the schools it has left as part of being a viable community. It looks pretty grim this time and if people are truly in support of keeping schools open in Huron East, they need to come forward and be heard. It may mean financial donations for a legal fight. It may mean a show of support by a physical presence at upcoming meetings. It definitely means proving who is the vocal majority. Scott Hilgendorff How to access us Letters to the Editor and other submissions be made to us by noon on Mondays Seaforth @bowesnet com All letters and submissions mutat be s' and accompanied by a day -time t All submissions are subject both length and content. y forget to check out mu hoesepase Opinion Letter Parent outraged z4 -year-old could consent to own flu shot To the editor: I am writing this letter because of an incident that happened in my family recently. My fourteen year old son who attends Mitchell high school came home and announced that he had received the flu shot. I knew I had not signed any forms allowing this. I proceeded to phone the principal of the school, the superintendent and the Perth County Health Unit. What I found out disturbed me. Apparently, my fourteen -year-old, who can't do dishes or chores without wailing and gnashing of teeth is mature enough to make decisions about his health. In fact children can get flu shots in Grade 7 without their parents' permission. The health act has not set age limit for this. Our government says we can drive at 16 and at 16 depending on the crime and housing situation, our parents are responsible for us and our actions. At 18, we can vote and at 19 drink, but from Grade 7 and up, the children are responsible to make choices about their health. • Am I the only one that thinks there is something wrong here? What I would like explained to me is why 1 breast fed, why I give my kids vitamins or follow the food groups if all my work can be replaced by a simple needle in the arm. Incidentally, after my son received the flu shot he was sick for three days. My fears had come to life. Susan McClure Dublin OFA calling for farmers to lobby for their provincial `safety net plan' Ontario Federation of Agriculture President Jack Wilkinson, called on the organization's 45,000 members to lobby their federal MPs for their swift contribution to the farmer developed "Made in Ontario Safety Net Plan." "The need is urgent and the Federal government must move quickly," said Wilkinson. "The Ministerial Safety Net Committee established in Ontario has put forward a comprehensivesafety net plan for all Ontario farmers," said Wilkinson, "This long-term plan will lessen the need for ad-hoc financial assistance and ensure the long-term viability of all Ontario farmers." In his address to over 600 delegates attending the OFA Convention in Toronto, Mr. Wilkinson explained that severe weather conditions and income pressures created by highly subsidized crops in the U.S. and Europe has jeopardized the incomes of many Ontario farmers. "The provincial government is committed to bringing this plan forward for Ontario farmers and it requires the full attention and contribution of the federal government in order to achieve long term income stability for Ontario farmers," said Wilkinson, "it is up to all of us to ensure each and every Member of Parliament is aware of the importance of this plan to the economic viability of Ontario's agricultural community." The Safety Net Plan, as presented to the Ontario government, includes: Increased matched contributions for Net Income Stabilization Account (NISA); Enhanced Market Revenue with an additional top -up for edible horticulture; An adequate disaster assistance program; Continuation of Crop Insurance and improved Self Directed Risk Management (SDRM). New Presbyterian church opens in Brucefield December 1, 1876 The grist and saw mills in the Township of Stanley, together with two farms the property of the late Wm. Turner will be sold by auction at Varna. A very pleasant event took place in the vestry of St. James' Church. The occasion was the presenting of an address and present to Miss McDonald who for the last six years has been the organist of the church. The address was read by Miss Marie Killoran and several gifts and a purse of money was presented by Miss Mary Welsh. Henderson and Lamb have opened a clothing establishment in Kippen. The opening services of the new Presbyterian church were held at Brucefield. On Monday evening a service was held. November 29, 1901 Henry McBrien of Hullett, has leased his farm to James Fluker. Peter Mclsaac has purchased the furniture business of Hoffman Bros. of Dashwood. Chris Zimmerman of Zurich, delivered the heaviest lambs this season, his flock averaging 138 pounds each. They were purchased by P. Lamont. Mr. McKellar's fine residence is nearing completion in Cromarty. A quiet wedding in which one of the rising young business men figures prominently was celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Hamilton. This was the marriage of John F. Daly and Miss Mary Phelan. Robert Armstrong's sale, on the bronze model farm in Hullett, was a most successful one. Horses went as high as $ 130.00. George Turnbull and Geo. Dorrance intend shipping a carload of turkeys in Seaforth, for the Old Country. Mrs. D. McGregor of this town met with a Years agone... painful accident when she slipped and fell near Barton's Blacksmith Shop. Chas. Dodds has rented his farm on the 5th Concession of McKillop, to his son Robert. A large number of the Methodist Constance Church presented Miss Ida Britton with a purse. It is said that Wm. Doig intends being a candidate for the reeveship of Tuckersmith at the coming municipal elections. December 3, 1926 W. G. Medd, of Exeter, the progressive candidate was returned in South Huron by a majority estimated at about 1500. Election Day, was a most unfavorable day for getting out to vote and the roads in the country were very bad. About one hundred neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Broome at Winthrop to bid them farewell before they left for Seaforth. The family presented them with a leather walking chair each. Wm. Kenny read the address. A number of Artic owls have been captured near Zurich. They seem to be plentiful along the lake shore and their appearance in Ontario is said to foretell of a bad winter. Miss Gladys Luke has accepted a position as bookkeeper. for T. C. Joynt of Hensall. Mr. and Mrs. Thos Broome of Winthrop are moving into Mrs. Hoggarth's house on North Main Street. Geo. Dundas of McKillop has built and occupies a nice new residence to take the place of one destroyed last summer by fire. A jolly evening was spent at "Lewitsons" on the Huron Road west, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wes. G. Nott. Duncan McKellar Jr. who has spent the past few months in the west, has returned to his home here in Cromarty. A bountiful banquet prepared by the Ladies and young people of First Presbyterian Church was quite a success. The tables looked pretty under the direction of Miss Gretta Ross. The following persons, Wilfred Smith, A. Y. McLean, Scott Cluff, Jas. Stewart, M. R. Rennie, Gibson White and Harry McLeod. Earl Van Egmond played popular music. Sylvester Everett, formerly of Seaforth, passed away at the age of 76. He conducted a butcher shop now occupied by S. T. Holmes on Main St. Ntovember 30, 1951 At a joint meeting of the Warden's Committee and the Road Commission of Huron County Council, Peter Patterson B. A., B. Sc., of Goderich, was appointed acting engineer for the county. His grandfather Donald Patterson was engineer from 1905 to 1919 and his father T. Roy Patterson was engineer from 1919 to his death in 1951. Mrs. Frank Pinder, Staffa, is a patient in Stratford General Hospital, following an accident when she fell on a flight of porch steps, fracturing and dislocating her ankle. The combined choirs of St. Thomas Anglican, Northside Church and First Presbyterian Church began practice for their annual Xmas show. Jas. A. Stewart and Mrs. F. Novak are in charge of the music. "Big" Joe Laundenbach, as he is termed by his football opponents, is making quite a name for himself in the R. M. C. at Kinston. Alvin Kerslake was returned as Hensall's reeve for his sixth consecutive year. Lorne Luker, W. G. Parke, Norman Jones and Harry Hoy were also returned by acclamation. Mrs. Ed. Brown of Egmondville, was hostess in honor of Miss Ruth Vincent, bride of last week. The guest presented her with a tri - light lamp. Miss S. I. McLean left for Toronto and took' a plain for Edmonton where she will spend some months. Dr. P. L. Brady, J. E. Keating, C. A. Barber and W. J. Duncan were in London taking part in the London Curling Club bonspiel. Presumably seized with a heart attack, Gilbert McCollum died while at work in a wood lot when darkness set in Mr. Taylor, on whose premises Mr. McCollum was working, went to the lot and with the aid of a flash light found him sprawled near the horses. December 2, 1976 Seaforth fireman worked hard early Monday morning to keep a fire in a storage shed behind Bell Industries from spreading to the main plant. The ruins of the shed were still smoldering in the mid morning. Bell Industries general manager and president Brad Smith said that arson is suspected. Vandalism at the plant has been a problum in the past. Five cars were slightly damaged by vandals sometime Thursday night while parked at the high school and outside the Seaforth Curling Club. Friends, relatives and neighbors gathered in the Walton Community Hall on Friday evening to wish Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shortreed well in their new home in Egmondville.