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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2003-11-26, Page 44 -TNI HURON EXPOSITOR. Nov. stn, 2003 Tom WNiscroft - Publisher Susan Hundertmark - Editor Dicme MlGrdt - Subsaiptions/Clossteds Bernie Pugh Office/Sales Sara Campbell Reporter Anne Roden Distribution OuaECOR MEDIA E-mail us at seaforilt@bowesnet.com Visit our home page at www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES: LOCAL - 35.85 a year, in odronce, plus G.S.T. SENIORS; - 33.85 a year, in advance, plus G.S.T. USA & Foreign: 35.85 a year in advance, plus 378.00 postage, G.S.T. exempt Published weeldy by Signal -Sim Publishing at 11 Main St., Sedoith. Publication mail registation No. 40029693 held at Sedorth, Ontario. Advertising is accepted on conation that in the event of a typographical error, the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item, together with a reasonable alowanoe for signature, wil not be charged, but the bdance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. 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Editorial Flu shot will help protect against predicted `na.s flu season As the Huron County Health Unit and the local medical community brace for what appears to be a particularly nasty flu season coming this way, they're frustrated to find that the lowest number of children is being immunized against the flu since the shot began being offered three years ago. The "A Fujian" flu, which has killed five children in England, has been identified in Ontario and health officials are warning that children are particularly susceptible to it. While no numbers are yet available, the health unit says participation at flu clinics offered through the local schools has been dropping steadily every year since the program began. Linda Stobo, of the health unit, says it's Particularly frustrating to have a tool against illness that people won't use. Unlike the SARS crisis, where the medical community was helpless to prevent the deaths that occurred, flu shots are capable of helping people avoid or lessen the severity of the flu. Many of us have been depending on a healthy immune system to protect us against the flu, especially since only the most vulnerable groups such as seniors and the chronically ill usually die from it. But, health officials continue to try and convince the public that the flu is a deadly threat that should be taken seriously. The local health unit is enviously watching the recent large line-ups for the flu shot in London and hoping Huron County residents will follow suit. Flu shots are still available in Huron County at several locations. Today, the final flu shot clinic in Seaforth is being held at the arena from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. And, flu shots are still available afternoons at the health unit office in Clinton. As well, while schools begin to receive their second visit from the health unit to administer the second shot needed by younger children, older students are still welcome to get the one shot they need to protect them during this year's flu season. Susan Hundertmark Opinion )kandom Acts 01 foonn. Yep, I got me a brand new 1928 pick-up truck, a new tractor, and one of them telephones with a party Tinel WOW! This here Twentieth century really is somethin' ain't it? Yeah, I got a new 2004 4 -wheel drive truck and a combine with air-conditioning and I've still got a telephone with a party line Whoa! That is so Twentieth century. Time marches on in Huron East Remembrance Day edition in Expositor did `superb job' respecting local veterans To the Editor: I would like to express my congratulations to the individuals who worked so hard to create such an excellent Souvenir Edition for Remembrance Day in a recent edition of the Expositor. It was very interesting to read the articles which Clint Haggart had done with Bill Counter, Bob Campbell and Cam Proctor. These men like many other veterans have so much to reflect upon and share with us. This is a wonderful time for the members of our community to say thank you and to support our veterans with due respect. As I looked at the pictures, there were uncles, relatives and many people who were contemporaries of my parents. I did note some pictures were missing. For some it was a case of now having a face to go with the name I'd heard. The faces are so young and as I look I would like to learn so much more about them - even the uniforms must reveal significant Letter details. There are so many untold experiences. The articles by Ron Wassink on Beny sur Mer was particularly significant for me since that is the final resting place of my uncle Robert Papple who was killed on D -Day June 6, 1944. Once again I'd like to acknowledge the people who appeared in this edition and thank those who did a superb job of creating it. Ken Papple Editor's Note: The Huron Expositor has had an overwhelming response to our special edition for Remembrance Day and we thank the local Legion and family members of veterans for lending us their photos. Because we hope to use the veterans' photos in future special editions, we still welcome any photos that were missed so that we can include them. Letter World no safer today for children than in 1989, says reader To the Editor, Nov. 20 was Universal Children's Day to remind us of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. When this convention was declared in 1989, governments could not wait to shout their support for children's rights. In our federal parliament, all parties supported a motion to eradicate child poverty in Canada within 10 years. Today, you barely hear a whisper on a child's behalf. Is that because we have succeeded in making the world safe for children, free of fear, hunger, poverty, and disease? No. If anything, children are worse off than they were in 1989. According to David Suzuki, 10 million children under the age of five die every year mostly from preventable illnesses. Amnesty International reports that, "Today.... entire generations are growing up without ever knowing what it feels like to be safe...access to adequate food, clean water, education, health care, or security remains non-existent." In Africa the growing number of orphans threatens any chance of stable government, security, and economic growth in that tragic continent. Homeless children in Brazil are murdered by police with impunity. And what happened to Canada's bold promise to wipe out child poverty by 2000? According to Stats Can, there were 174,000 children in Toronto alone still living in poverty in 2000. We are great on parades and noble - sounding speeches but we fall far short when the S.. NATIVE, Rigid Local shoemaker arrested for bigamy on the late train in Seaforth in 1878 DECEMBER 6,1878 D. Elcoat and young lady had a narrow escape from serious injury while returning home. When passing over Broadfoot's Bridge the horse took fright upsetting the buggy and breaking the shafts and dashboard. The roads in Seaforth area are still bad and consequently business is dull. The McKillop Mutual Insurance Co. continues to increase in popularity as a steady increase in membership clearly indicates. It will be remembered about two years ago a shoemaker named James Watson was arrested on a charge of bigamy, but he escaped from the lock up during the night. Recently, Mr. Dunlop, the constable, noticed him getting off the late train and promptly arrested him. Dectimber 4, 1903 As Geo. Webb and Ernest Adams of Londesboro were on their way home from Clinton they met with an accident. They were driving in a covered rig when a couple of little girls with a sleigh caused the horse to shy and bolt for the ditch. The occupants were thrown out. Webb was stunned by his fall on the pavement. The buggy was a complete wreck. Gilbert Dick, drover of Kippen is buying up a large quantity of fowl. Father McKeon received his flat Christmas hoer for 1903 in the shape of an elegant top cutter that had carried off honours at the London and Mama fairs. The continuing good Years Agone sleighing is in the interest of business in Hensall. Large quantities of grain, wood and logs are being daily brought into market. Andrew Calder of town has been busy purchasing chickens for the government experimental station in Holmesville. Cecil Hodgins, son of Geo J. 0 Hodgin's, who has been in the Dominion Bank here has been transferred to St. Thomas. John Robinson has finished his apple picking and is home again. The citizens generally and the customers particularly of the Dominion Bank regret to learn that W. K. Pearces is about to severe his connections with the agency here, for the purpose of going to St. Thomas where a new agency is being opened. DECEMBER 7,1928 A number of sleighs and cutters were in evidence the early part of the week as the sleighing was good. The snow has all disappeared now however. Messrs. Thos. McMillian, M.P., John Rink and Robert Archibald were in Toronto attending the Royal Winter Fairs. Miss Bertha Chesney left this week for St. Petersburg, Florida, where she will spend the winter. • The Seaforth Golf and Country Club held its annual dance in the G.W.V.A Club rooms. W.A. Crich has received delivery of a handsome covered new Ford truck. W.C. Bennett of Winthrop has purchased the club store and stock at Walton and intends moving the first of the month. The construction gang that has been putting in the new bridges and culverts on the London Road have finished for the season. Gordon McGavin, a Walton area farmer, has established an unique record in ploughing matches in Ontario during the last four years. DECEMBER 4,1953 Reeve Norman Scoins will again represent Seaforth on Huron County Council in 1953. Dr. E. A. McMaster was unopposed for mayor of Seaforth in 1953 and will begin his fourth term and his third by acclamation. • About 50 friends and neighbours gathered at the Charters home on the Mill Road for a surprise farewell party prior to the departure of Mrs. Wm. Charter and Mr. and Mrs. Peirson Chatters to their new home on the second concession of Tuckersmith. Bill Forrest read an address and Wilson McCartney and Sandy Pepper presented the gifts. Many friends will regret to learn that Mrs. Joseph M llex had the misfortune to fall and break her hip. Thirty one members of the Canadian Auxiliary met in the Legion rooms to hold their annual Christmas Party. Betty Squires danced the Highland fling much to the delight of all present. Councillor J. C. Crich was nominated for Public Utility Commission together with Nelson Cardno and the present commissioner Frank King has withdrawn his name. NOVEMBER 30,1978 Seaforth Council has decided to withhold the town's final yearly payment of $4,500 to the Seaforth Fire Area Board. Council has been unhappy for some time about the fact they are paying most of the costs of fire hydrant rental expenses in the town. Mrs. Norman Baird, Brucefield weather keeper, reported that a total of four centimeters of snow fell earlier this week during the first winter snow storm in the area. The sale of 10 acres of Seaforth owned land and a subdivision agreement with Aris Land development Corp. of Fort Erie, were okayed by the present town council. Ms will buy the land for $16,000 paying $1,000 when the plan of subdivision is registered and $15,000 by April 30 1979. Seaforth paid $12,000, for the land plus a portion it is several ]fie Harry Woodley, 66, of R.R. 1 Brucefield, received minor injuries when the tractor he was ' was struck by a car outside ' Butted. A painting of St. Columba, by Mts. Catherine Jaotoesy of St. Johns, New Bninihtrkt, the former Catherine Moyle" of McKie' was dedicated at the e , . in a specW $viae.