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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2003-12-31, Page 44 -TINE HURON EXPOSITOR, Dee. 31 2003 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Williscroh - Publisher Susan Hundertmark - Editor Diome McGrath • Sobsaiptian/Classifieds Bernie Pugh Office/Sales Sara Campbell - Reporter Anne Roden - Distribution OUEBECOR MEDIA E-mail us at.seaforthObowesnet.com Visit our home page at www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES: LOCAL - 35.85 o year, in advance, plus G.S.T. ,SENIORS: - 33.85 a year, in advance, plus G.S.T. USA & Foreign: 35.85 a year in advance, plus $78.00 postoge, G.S.T. exempt Published weekly by Signal -Star Publishing at 11 Main St., Seaforth. Publication mail registration No. 40029693 held at Seaforth, Ontario. Advertising is accepted on condition that in the event of a typographical error, the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item, together with a reasonable albwonce for signature, will no be charged, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rote. In the event of a typographical error, advertising goods or services at a wrong price, goods or services may not be sold. Advertising is merely on offer to sell and may be withdrawn at any time. The Huron Expositor is not responslble 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, Seaforth, Ont., NOK 1 Wo. Publication Mail Agreement No. 7605 Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003 ldlNrlal avid 5.slvitlss Offlcos - 11 Maim alre>.t.,11•aferth 1llelaph«» (519) 527-0240 Pax (519) 537-31155 Malting Address - P.O. Sex 69, faaforrlle, Ovilaril•, 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 Seaforth should take close look at benefits of community policing With a fourth - and maybe last - chance to organize a community policing committee in Seaforth next week, Seaforth community members should take a close look at the results neighbouring communities in Ethel and Brussels have been able to produce through community policing committees of their own. Both Ethel and Brussels, who had both been experiencing problems with youth and vandalism in their areas, are seeing a turnaround after community members have gotten together with police to look for solutions. In Ethel, community volunteers have been organizing events aimed at local youth to focus the leadership of those instigating and doing the vandalism on more positive activities like sports and community festivals. In Brussels, the community policing committee has involved both youth and adults to creating a safer community, with a Citizens on Patrol group that keeps its eyes open and helps report potential problems to police. While Seaforth was all set to form a Citizens on Patrol group close to three years ago when an arsonist was terrorizing the downtown with a series of fires, interest faded after the culprit was caught and the threat extinguished. Huron OPP have been encouraging Seaforth residents to get involved in a community policing group for close to two years but neither the general public nor the Seaforth Business Improvement Association has been interested so far in taking a leadership role when offered the chance. A Seaforth Lion's Club meeting next week will offer one more chance for a community policing group in this town. With several local businesses experiencing problems with shoplifting and police officers visiting local schools to combat growing difficulties with vandalism, Seaforth could certainly benefit from community policing. Whether real or perceived, there's also a belief in town that police presence has decreased in SeaftSrth since amalgamation has seen policing spread across Huron East. Community policing is one way to pick up the slack and take some community responsibility for the level of policing in Seaforth. Susan Hundertmark Opinion Random Afs 01 foon\n. (Okay, keep an eye on the Seaforth Community Trust ...watch out for SARS ...Mad Cow bisease ...spume -sex marriages ...federal election corning up ...water quality issues... ...one in ten people in Huron County are poor... ...blah,...blah, ...blah,...blah, ...blah,...blah, ...blah....blah. =Mr - Municipal politicians impact farming decisions To the Editor, While Ontario farmers rely heavily on the decisions of federal and provincial governments for the policies and programs that govern their farming businesses, municipal politicians can also have a major impact on farming with their decisions. The recent municipal elections across the province have put local government leaders in place for the next three years. Because the Ontario Federation of Agriculture recognizes and respects the authority of municipal governments, an extensive document was developed and distributed by OFA well in advance of the &ov. 10 vote. See OFA, Pages 1 For first time in my life, I had the flu shot - then came the flu On Christmas Eve, I had a sore throat. By Christmas morning, it had developed into a runny nose. And, by Christmas night, I was bundled up under a blanket, blowing my already -sore nose and wondering if my inability to get warm meant I was developing a fever. Boxing Day was spent in bed. Whether I liked it or not, I had no energy and no choice. I wasn't going visiting with my family and I had to face the facts. Along with all my cold symptoms, I had a fever and a headache. For the first time in over a decade, I had the flu. And, strangely enough, for the first time in my life, close to a month before, I'd had my first flu shot. Two weeks ago, I was defending my decision to get a flu shot to my sister. "I'm not getting one," she said defiantly. "Everyone I know who's had one has gotten the flu shortly afterwards." "Well, I had one and I'm perfectly fine," I boasted at the time. Now, I'm not so sure she wasn't right. Not being a trained medical type, I'm not sure in this case if one and one makes two. I'm willing to concede that the equation might be a bit more complicated than simple addition. I know that very stern nurse harping away at me day after day on my television set says in no uncertain terms that the flu shot does not cause the flu. I've been told that it takes two weeks for your immunity to develop after receiving the flu shot. After the first two weeks passed since my shot, it was clear sailing and I felt as healthy as can be. I don't know how long it takes to develop the flu after being exposed to it but I'm doubting it takes more than the two weeks since my flu shot had supposedly kicked in and my immunity was supposedly in place. I've also been told that the flu shot doesn't always prevent the flu - sometimes it just decreases the intensity of the bug. If that's the case, this season's bug is a doozy since I'm writing this column Sunday night in my pajamas - the ones I've basically been living in since Christmas night since I haven't been far from my bed, the couch, a warm blanket, a glass of juice and a box of Kleenex for four days. $400._WISH, Patios Bayfield stage driver, minister fired, at while on route to Seaforth in 2879 JANUARY 10,1879 On account of the stormy weather and the impassable state of the roads the attendance at the Reform Convention at Hensall was very small. There was however a sufficient number present to organize a meeting when it was resolved to adjourn the convention and January 17 to be held on that day in Purdy's Hall. As the Bayfield stage from Seaforth neared the village one night recently, some party fired either at Mr. McPherson, the driver or at the Rev. Mr. Moffatt, the Presbyterian Minister of the old Kirk, who was on board the stage at the time. Very luckily the person has a carnal weapon for own protection but poor Mr. McPherson had none. Both men say they have enemies. The snow blocked the railway on Thesday, There was no mail received in town. The new high school formally opened on Tuesday last. Albert Aikenead of Brucefield while assisting his brother at a threshing met with an accident. While engaged in driving the horse power his foot slipped into the machine but by promptly stopping the horses his kg was saved from beim JANUARY 8,1904 On Christmas Eve the employees of the Seaforth Flax Mill waited on Mr. Owen Geiger of the Seaforth Flax Mills and presented him with a nicely � address eft. and a James S ' ' t has sold his ChiumiladMoi St.'tLomas W. T. Box for the Years Agone sum of $480. Wm. Scott of Tuckersmith delivered in town seven very fine three-year-old steers of his own feeding. They were purchased by Robert Winter. Wm. Gillespie who visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie left to resume his duties asteacher in the Shipka school. He has been re- engaged at an increase in salary. The New Year was ushered in by a scorcher so far as the weather was concerned. F. G. Nee.in has removed the customs office to the Bank of Commerce block and will also reside there. Theodore Holland of Walton has rented his farm to Mr. Christopher for a term of years. Not withstanding the stotmy weather and the bad state of the roads a good supply of headings and logs is begin teamed to McDonalds Mill in Walton. • JANUARY 11,1929 Miss Vera Gardiner of Walton entertained a number of young people of the village at her house on Friday evening. The evening was spent in playing euchre, the first prize going to Laura Hay and the ladies consolation to Dorothy Drager. The men's first. prize went to Raymond Carter and the gentlemen's consolation to Alvin Farquison. Boys and girls from Hensall have gone forth to there places and have distinguished themselves in many walks of life and among them is the Rev. Andrew Bos who his accepted a call to Baynham Union Church near Alymer. A.A. McLennon is moving into the residence he remodeled on High Street. Milbur Keys of Varna has purchased the McLean farm on the Mill mad at present leased by Mr. Nicholson. JANUARY 8,1954 Miss Mary Beale for more than 40 years supervisor and chief operator for the McKillop, Logan and Hibbert telephone company at the company's office in Dublin passed away in Stratford. Miss Maja Roobat of Hensall and student at Seaforth District High School was exceptionally proud of one Christmas gift she received this Christmas. A lovely cedar chest was presented to her by G. A. Whitney as the student with the highest standing for 1953. THis is the forth year that Mr. Whitney has presented cedar chests to students with the highest standing. A happy evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stewart during the Christmas week when they ,entertained the staff of the Seaforth Co-op produce department. Euchre was played with the honours going to Ray Hodgert, Mrs. E. Lilleco, consolation Bruce Hodgen and Mrs. Charles Felkar. The highlight of the evening came as a big surprise to the Stewarts when Roy Hodgert and Mrs. Alex Wright presented them with a floor lamp from the staff. A railway jiggers that ran away from its iCPR station caused considerable excitement and discomfiture to the Walton district. Harold Smalldon and his assistant Clarence Flood had stopped two miles west of Walton. In some way the brake on the jigger disengaged, the engine west into gear and the jigger was away with two men in hot pursuit. Mrs. John Taylor was installed as president of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion. She succeeded Mrs. Geo. Eaton. DECEMBER 28,1978 A barn and pole barn owned by Sheldon ward, of RR 2 West Monkton was destroyed in an afternoon fire on Thesday, resulting in approximately $200,000 in damage. Lost in the fire were 500 market hogs, two tractors and other farm equipment and a year's supply of feed. The Ward family were away in Tavistock at the time of the blaze and the cause is unknown. Winter arrived in full force on Tuesday and forced the closure of a number of area schools. Betty Cardno, the new president of the Seaforth Chamber of Commerce, believes the organization should be playing a more active role in the community. Although the group -has a memberiliip of 70 people, average of attendance at recent meetings has been about 10. Tuckersmith Council had request from its building inspector Heenan Van Wined of RR 1 Hassall that he be put on salary rather than on contract. He said that his contract called ix him to make four inspection on a house being brdlt aid dist this is ellen not enough.