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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-05-12, Page 4_4 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, May 12, 2004 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Williscraft - Publisher Susan Hundertmark - Editor Dionne McGrath • Subscrip6ons/Clossifieds Bemie Pugh - Office/Advertising Jason Middleton - Reporter Anne Roden - Distribution CM) OUEBECOR MEDIA E-mail us at seaforth@bowesnet.com Visit our home page at www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES: LOCAL - 35.85 a 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 $83.20 postage, G.S.T. exempt Published weekly by Sun Media at 11 Main 5t., Seaforth. Advertising is accepted on condition that in the event of a typographical error, the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item, together with o reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. In the event of o 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 Advertising is merely on offer to sell and may be withdrawn at any time.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 responsible for the loss or damage of unsolicited manuscripts, photos or other materials used for reproduction purposes. PUBLICATION MAIL AGREEMENT 40029693 PAP REGISTRATION NO. 7645 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO Circulation Department P.O. Box 69 Seaforth, ON., NOK 1 WO e-mail: seaforth@bowesnet.com Wednesday, May 12, 2004 Ildlterlel and Basins, Offices - 11 Male Stroot.,fouferlr 1Wo'Irono (519) 597.0340 Fax (519) 527.2555 Mullins Address - RO. Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK IWO Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association & the Ontario Community Newspapers Association 'We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs.' Canada Editorial Canadians can be proud they've not involved inwarinlraq As shocking pictures of the torture and abuse of Iraqi prisoners by U.S. troops continue to be released to the world, Canadians can't help but breathe a sigh of relief that they did not sign up to join America in its war against Iraq. While U.S. President George W. Bush has called the abuse "the wrongdoing of a few," the Red Cross is reporting that Americans are routinely using physical and psychological abuse at Abu Ghraib prison and elsewhere in Iraq. As well, the International Committee of the Red Cross is saying that U.S. officials are admitting that up to 90 per cent of those arrested have been wrongly detained, seriously violating the third and fourth Geneva Conventions. War is a nasty business but for a country whose main aim in going to war was to overthrow a brutal totalitarian regime and offer a democratic alternative, the scandal that is emerging shows the U.S. as anything but a role model. Huron -Bruce MP Paul Steckle is right to encourage Canadians to feel some pride about their reticence to join a war that was not sanctioned by the United Nations. "I think we as Canadians should l?e proud that we have been on the side of peacekeeping and restoration and being on surveillance in the Persian Gulf,." he said this week. While seven U.S. soldiers are facing a court martial and seven others have been reprimanded, the United States government is going to have to do a lot more than that to convince the world that the leaders of the war on terrorism haven't become terrorists themselves. Susan Hundertmark How to access us Letters to the Editor and other submission. be made to us by noon on Mondays at: seafortit@bowesnet.com All letters and submissions must be sign nd accompanied by a day -time telepho ber. All submissions are subject to editing both length and content. Don't forget to check out our' hontepase at: nexp ositorconi Community nurses must be recognized for skill and expertise To the Editor, May 10 to 16 is national Nurses Week and it is predicted that by 2010, 70 per cent of employed nurses will be practising in the community. However, I find there • is a general lack of understanding of the community nurse's role. They are often not valued for their clinical expertise and skills. As an agency that has provided community nursing services since 1908, I feel it is important to help the public understand the role of the community nurse within our health care system. Community nursing is a specialized nursing practice with its own unique competencies. The nurses have a high level of responsibility. They care for individuals from newborn to elderly, whofrequently have complex and difficult health care needs. Their skills involve comprehensive assessments and clinical decision-making requiring expertise in fields such as intravenous therapy, complex wound management, chemotherapy and palliative care. Community nurses provide care wherever the individual resides - traditional homes, group residences, schools and shelters. From time to time, community nurses work in less than ideal conditions. Caution must be practised, to ensure the safety of both the clients and the nurses. The home environment often presents creative challenges in the provision of care, and the nurses travel day and night in adverse weather conditions. However, community nurses are paid considerably less than nurses working in the hospital. The Canadian health care system is facing a nursing shortage. Governments must recognize the level of care the communy nurse contributes to our health care system. Sincerely, M. Lynne McDonald executive director VON Perth -Huron Rain and cold weather does not dissuade Huron Hospice hikers To the Editor, All across Canada, thousands of people Hiked for Hospice, helping to increase awareness of the need to choose where you want to die and to be able to have meaning and dignity to one's death. No one should have to die alone. More than 70 walkers met in the morning at the old Railway Station in Goderich to walk the Menesetung Trail and the boardwalk along St. Christopher's Beach. The Maitland Valley Trail Association has been kind enough over the past three years to let Huron Hospice use this historic building as our registration site. Because the weather forecast for Sunday, May 2 was not especially optimistic, we struggled with the idea of postponing the hike. We came to the conclusion that people who are facing death continually struggle with life's challenges and disappointments. Knowing that thousands of others were walking in spirit with us bolstered the chilly walkers. This was a real testament to that spirit of hope and determination. We were very lucky to be outside walking. And people reminisced about the beautiful day we had last year. Death is part of living. Rain and cold weather are also a part of nature's cycle. Huron County residents did not let a little bit of drizzle, rain and cold biting wind prevent them from supporting Huron Hospice Volunteer Service. Huron Hospice will be celebrating our 10th anniversary this summer. We want to remind everyone to mark June 14 on their calendar and join us. The volunteers with Huron Hospice are the backbone of our programs and without them, the services that the community has requested would be near impossible to provide. Every dollar raised through this Hike for Hospice remains in the community and supports important programs such as Cancer Support, Grief Recovery and Bereavement support groups. Anyone who was hesitant about hiking this year can still make a donation to the Huron Hospice Volunteer Service. Please contact our office in Seaforth at 527-0655. Janis Bisback Fundraising chair Large plate glass window at Daly Motors smashed by car in 1954 MAY 9, 1879 The other day, a son of John Doig of Tuckcrsmith, aged four years, fell and broke a bone of his arm above the wrist. The fine new hotel recently erected by S. Rennie of Hensall, was formally opened last week. The hotel is situated opposite the railway station. At the last meeting of the town council, the special committee appointed to ascertain the probable cost of putting Victoria Square in proper shape, would amount to $134. John Ward has two of the finest driving colts in this part of the country.- MAY ountry.-MAY 13, 1904 The prospects are that the Stratford to St. Joseph electric railroad will be a realization at an early date. The right of way has been purchased from St. Joseph to Hensall, and F.H. Hamel C.E. is now going over the ground fixing the levels for the grading. The fall wheat, which looked middling when the snow went away, has now a poor appearance. A good many farmers in Kippen district intend trying sugar beet growing this season and are now preparing the ground for the reception of the seed. The farmers of Beechwood have finished seeding. They all had to Years Agone... plough up their fall wheat as it was a complete failure. On Sunday morning last about nine o'clock the citizens were disturbed by the dread fire alarm. It was soon ascertained that the trouble was at Dick's Hotel. A.M. Campbell of town has this season so far disposed of 12 new covered buggies and most of them to farmers. Wm. Aberhart has sold the Collie property in Egmondville to Wm. Bubolz for the sum of $800. Workmen are now employed excavating for the foundation of the new addition to the Presbyterian church. Wm. Crich of Crich Bros. bakers, is nursing a very painful hand. He was raising an umbrella when a splinter from the handle penetrated under the nail of one of his fingers resulting in blood posioning.. T.G. Waghorn succeeded in capturing a loon last last week. MAY 10, 1929 Thos. Purcell has left to resume his duties with the King Construction Co. at Elginfield with the cement mixer which had been shipped from Midland to Lucan. A large number of friends and neighbours of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Murray of Manley gathered at their home in recently to spend a social evening with them before their removal to their new home in Dublin. During the evening Mr. and Mrs. Murray were presented with two handsome chairs and an address. Seeding operators have been held up for one week owing to the rain. Isaac Jarrott of Kippen has treated himself himself to a fine new Plymouth car. Owing to the wet weather, seeding has been slow, but will be finished this week in Tuckersmith. Geo. Bell of Tuckcrsmith has rented his farm for the season to Messres. Hay, Houston and Simpson. Alex Darling of St. Columban and others have made a splendid new road by extending Union Eastward. Gravel is being hauled by farmers and others interested in helping the new projects. MAY 14, 1954 Friends of Miss Lorna Alguire honored her at a shower at the home of Mrs. F.S Brugger, when an address was read by Mrs. Joseph Rowland. The guest of honor was presented with a pop-up toaster. Miss Alguire who has been on the staff of Scott Memorial Hospital leaves for her home. Crashing a large plate glass show window at Daly Motors early Thursday afternoon a car came to rest with the front portion surrounded by radios and accessories that were in display in the window. Geo. N. Turner, former treasurer of Tuckersmith for 30 years died at his home in Clinton. He had celebrated his 90th birthday Feb. 20. While May 12 has been designated as national hospital day in Seaforth Hospital days is being held on Sunday. The change was make sinceit was felt a greater number from the district would be free to visit Scott Memorial Hospital on Sunday. MAY 10,1979 Energy and energy conservation were among the issues raised at Huron's first all -candidates meeting held at Hullett Cenral School Thursday night. The session organized by the Huron County Federation of Agriculture drew about 200 people. The Huron County Board of Education approved 20 field trips for elementary school student Monday but served notice that in the future it plans to fake a "tougher look" at student excursion in the future. Ron di bave I got my mid-term report today) Wanna see what my teacher said about me? 0 Art *ri daveeronanddave.com "David is a very clever and resourceful young man. I am most confident in predicting that someday he will be the most successful man.... by bavid Lacey ....in his cellblock." Pretty cool eh? What's a cellblock?