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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2003-12-10, Page 4a 4 -THS HURON QXposITOR, Dao. 10, 2003 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Torn Williscraft - Publisher Susan Hundertmark - Editor Diane McGrath - Subsaipiions/dossifieds Bernie Pugh Office/Sales • Sara Campbell - Reporter Anne Roden - Distribution (M) OUEBECOR MEDIA E-mail us at seaforthObowesnet.com Visit our home page at www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com SUBSCRIPT)ON RATES: LOCM - 35.85 a year, in advance, plus G.S.T. - 33.85 a year, in advance, pus G.S.T. WA & Foreign: 35.85 a year in advance, plus $78.00 postage, G.S.T. exempt Pbbruhedweeidy by Sigrid -Star Publishing at 11 Main St., Seaforth. Publication mail repbMalion No. 40029693 held at Seoforth, Ontario. Advertising is accepted on oonc lion 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 larged, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. In the event of o ypographicd error, advertising goods or services at o wrong price, goods or services noy not be sold. Advertising is merely an offer to sell and may be wf ulna n 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, P.O. Box 69, Seoforth, Ont. NOK 1 WO. Publication Mail Registration No. 7605 Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003 ldl terrlal and sastssoss Offices - 11 Mal. Streef.,Sealorils Telupba.e (519) 527-0240 Fax (519) 327-2658 Marna. Address - P.O. Box 69, $eafewis, O.tlarlo, NOK 1 WO Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Ontario Community Newspapers Association "We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs." Editorial Drinking and driving statistics still too high in Huron Count The festive season of holiday parties means the :Huron OPP are out in force -untie 'Jan. 2 to try and prevent any - --serious accidents involving drinkers who still don't know enough to stay out from behind the wheel after they've had a few to drink. You'd think the equation that booze plus driving equals death would be an easy one to figure out, especially since it's one that bombards us daily through every form of media possible.' But, statistics show the incidence of drinking and driving is still too high across Ontario with one driver out of every 370 vehicles stopped during last year's Festive RIDE program either charged with impaired driving or given 12 -hour licence suspensions. In Huron County last year, 17 people were charged with alcohol-related offences and 12 received 12 -hour licence suspensions. Already during the past week's RIDE campaign in Ontario's Western region, there have been three fatal crashes, 56 people injured during crashes,. 17 people charged with impaired driving and 34 12 -hour suspensions, out of 14, 540 vehicles stopped. Police are asking the public to help out, use their Road Watch forms or call whenever they see a suspected "drunk .driver," and collect as many details as possible to identify the vehicle and the direction it's travelling. Drinking and driving accidents can quickly turn a happy, festive time into tragedy. If you must drink this holiday season, give your keys to someone for safe keeping, call a cab or stay overnight at the party. Just don't get behind the wheel. Susan Hundertmark Opinion Letter Women need to be aware of symptoms to combat ovarian cancer To the Editor, My friend, Judy died of ovarian cancer on Aug. 17. The purpose of this letter is to bring awareness of ovarian cancer to as many women as possible. In the previous months before Judy was diagnosed with cancer, she didn't feel right. Judy, an energetic positive person, started to complain about feeling tired. Judy noticed changes in her bowel habits; she was having more back problems, headaches, sleep problems, and some "spotting" despite being post -menopausal. Ovarian cancer can strike at any age, but most cases affect women betweeh the ages of 50 and 75 years. The average age when ovarian cancer is detected in women is 56.3 years. Unfortunately, 75 per cent of ovarian cancer cases are diagnosed at advanced stages where survival rate is low. This year it is estimated that in Canada, 2,600 women - one in 70 - will be diagnosed with ovarian cance and 1,500 Soo OVARIAN, Page 5 Mile -long lists to Santa turning me more Grinch -like every Christmas It's sad but true - every year I'm feeling more Grinch -like than ever. But, it's not the noise, the feasts, the Who -pudding or the roast beast that are bothering me. It's the stuff and the endless urgings to buy it all. Years ago when my sisters and I were young adults. and had more disposable income than sense, the monetary limits for gifts seemed to be spiralling out of control. ' I rebelled and began making my gifts, despite the raised eyebrows from the rest of my family Christmas Day. And, sanity and meaning seemed to return to my Christmases for awhile. But, as another generation of kids arrived, so too did the return of Santa and mile -long wish lists generated from afternoons spent with the Wish Book catalogue in front of the television. And, that's a deadly combination that would overload any sleigh, even the magical sort. Of course, I spent many an afternoon generating my own mile -long lists as a child. When you're on the wishing end of things, it's a pleasurable, dreamy kind of activity. The list sort of takes on a life of its own and you're not even certain you want everything on it - all you know is, anything's possible. We're dealing with wishes, afterall. But, when you're on the providing end of things, receiving such a list is rather alarming. It raises such questions as "How did I ever raise such a greedy kid?" and "How many banks would 'I need to rob to provide all this stuff, along with a big enough house to store it?" An alternating round of panic and despair follows, until you finally remember the parent's magic word - No. The list must be pared down severely, for the good of your Susan Hundertmark Soo I'M, Pogo S Old public school building purchased by local industry for $,000 in 1953 DECEMBER 20,1878 James Holmes has sold his farm of 50 acres in Hullett to William Cowan for $2,000. The Dominion Skating rink will be opened this Friday evening. The ice is in excellent order. The Seaforth agency of the Bank of Commerce was opened for business yesterday. There has been a splendid fall of snow and we are enjoying excellent sleighing. Robert Charters of the Mill Road, Tuckersmith last spring sowed a small quantity of white Russian wheat which gave a magnificent yield of 27 bushels to the acre. Andrew Govenlock last spring sowed on his farm 17 acres of Last Notion spring wheat. When he threshed it, it yielded over 27 bushels to the acre. D. McGregor book binder of Seaforth, has just completed the binding of Shakespeare works for Mr. Jordan of Goderich. As a book binder Mr. McGregor has few equals in Canada. i December 18,1903 Mr. Buckely of Wingham has sold his restaurant to Mr. Kruse of Seaforth. E. Butt hauled out from the farm of James Stevens, Base Line, one of the largest oak logs ever taken to the Stapleton mill yards. It was 12 feet long and scaled 1,442 feet. The anniversary services in connection with Duff's Church in Walton were well attended and the sermons by Rev. H. Larkin of Seaforth, were thoroughly enjoyed. The roads are getting to be somewhat blocked at Hensall. The other day we had the pleasure of examining the heating systems being installed in Mr. James Dick's hotel by the firm of Sills and Mu rdie. P. A. O'Sullivan, the noted cattle dealer, has disposed of 182 head of cattle by public auction in Seaford). G. F. Rogers head master of the Seaforth Collegiate Institute has been appointed Years Agone... senior examiner by the Ontario Educational Council. F. Futteridge has been awarded the contract for the cement work for 10 bridges in the Township of McKillop. J.L. Killoran has had a telephone installed in his law office for the convenience of himself and his clients. S. Barton and son of Seaforth, recently completed two sets of wagon axles for a firm in Fergus. Noble Cluff has announced that he will be candidate for mayor for the next year. A large pile of snow and ice slid off the roof of Scotts' block and came through the sky light in Andrew Young's Store. DECEMBER 21,1928 The fishermen of Bayfield .had quite a haul of perch this week. C. Eckart of Manley, had the misfortune to break the rear axle of his cart while on his way home from a sale. He was accompanied by Thos. Brown and his son John. Dan Munroe of Brucefield is having his house wired for electricity. The many friends of Mrs. Joseph Bennett were sorry to hear of her falling and fracturing her left wrist. Alex Parke of Lucerne, N. Dak., in a letter enclosing his subscription to Huron Expositor said "this is my 46th subscription to the Expositor." The paper has many old friends in the west but we don't know of any others whose connection has extended over 46 years. Many friends in Seaforth and country will join the Expositor in congratulating Thos. Hays who celebrated his 90th birthday. Robert O. Willis and A. Y. McLean of the School of Practical Science, University of Toronto, are spending their holidays at their homes in Seaforth. Miss Hazell Reid picked a dozen pansies in the grounds at the home of her mother Mrs. J. F. Reid. The mild weather of the past couple of weeks has given place to winter again and not before it was time as the country roads are beginning to be in bad shape. H. E. Smith has leased the residence on John Street recently vacated by J. Gallager and has moved his family there. James Kerr who has had the International Harvester Company agency for some years has disposed of the business to V. Lane. DECEMBER 18,1953 Huron County will receive a federal grant of $1,860 to aid the victims of the tomado that struck parts of the county last spring. Hensall's oldest male resident John Zufle will next week celebrate his 94th birthday. Mr. Zufle has been a resident of Hensall for 11 years. He was born in Germany. Misgivings about whether dr not there would be a white Christmas disappeared last week in a snow -filled swirl of. wintery weather which swept over Seaforth. Motivated by a bid from a local industry to purchase the old public school building for $5,000, Seaforth councillors ironed out disagreements with the Public School Board over the terms'of transfer which earlier this fall had caused a ruffle in relations between the two municipal bodies. An amusing history recently brought to the Expositor by Ross Murdie and entitled "The Cronical" was issued by students of Seaforth Collegiate Institute in 1889 and recounts in a tongue in check manner the first ten year history from the students' view point. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Doerr of McKillop, entertained their family, the occasion being their 25th wedding anniversary. The annual Legion Christmas party was held for the families of all service personnel in the community centre. DECEMBER 3,1978 Following a visit from Seaforth Fire Area Board Chairman, Hibbert deputy reeve Roy Swart, Seaforth council voted to pay the rest of its 1978 levy to the board and try to get fire hydrant payments to the town included in the FAB's 1979 budget. John Tinney, 60, Hay Township Reeve, was acclaimed warden of Huron County at council's inaugural session. Seaforth's arena manager, Jack Price has resigned after almost two years on the job. Price declined to discuss why he is leaving. "It's just a personal thing," he told the Expositor. "Good news" was the way Hensall Reeve Harold Knight described the letter from the ministry of environment which stated the rates for the sanitary sewers would remain constant for the next three years. The village would continued to be charged 61.8 cents per 1,000 gallon flow. Inequalities within classes in Seaforth's assessment can be remedied but the town's overall total tax assessment would change very little. Jack Lettner of the district assessment office explained that council can request a survey and assessment officials will compare market value and present assessment of each property in town. Relating the two will point up inequalities. Ronald Smith of Walton, was charged with careless driving, causing $6,000 in damage, after he lost control of his car. The vehicle, travelling south on Main Street, collided with the corner of Hessen Haus Restaurant, damaging a corner of the building and then hit a parking meter, before spinning around and smashing the large plate glass window in the I A store. Ron dibave dove.ronemddove COT cno=" r What the.. who are you Smits 9. c Heh, heh, No, I'm not Santa...I guess you could call me the ")host of Christmas Yet to Come." I'm you in forty years! I'm here t tell you about the wonderful life that's 1 in store for ou. • b David Lac So when did we bald? I re member why I never hod kids of my own. 1 - •