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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-09-22, Page 22 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Sept. 22, 2004 News Seaforth smokers have differing opinions about new smokefree bylaw From Page 1 matter to Scott because he doesn't notice it. "As soon as I leave 1 light up," said Scott. Janet's employee, Bev Beaver said that she knows the'air. is cleaner, but doesn't notice it much. "1 don't notice a big difference myself. On the other hand, when people come in and they were smoking I can smell it on them," said Beaver. She said that restaurants should be not be exempt from the bylaw, hut social places should. "A cigarette and coffee go together," she said. Sean Trottier, a cook and bartender, agrees restaurants should be covered by the bylaw. "I actually think it's kind of a good thing because really as a smoker I don't think it's right to effect other people with my, basically, habit," said Trottier. "So if other people don't smoke I shouldn't be subjecting them to second-hand smoke and whatnot," said Trottier. He explained that a lot of patrons to the Lager House are not happy with the bylaw. "A lot of people really don't like it, they really don't like it at all. A lot of them are really ticked about it," said Trottier. "Some of them have even said they're not going to come back until it goes back to smoking again, but they've all come back." Trottier, who lived in Kitchener where a similar bylaw has been in effect for several years, said the bylaw shouldn't worry business owners for long. "At the beginning it is going to cause a bit of a decrease in business for a lot of the small businesses," said Trottier. 'It does effect them and it does hurt them, but is - welcome to the rest of the world." 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"There's more work to do in quite a few other States," ,she Says. • Jane Muegge says she's heard from her husband Len a few times since he left on Sept. 9 and says she watched the news reports showing "quite an impressive convoy" of hydro workers crossing the border. "It's amazing how many people from Canada and thc U.S. are helping out down there. It's (Hydro One's help is) a wonderful showing of Canadian support." she says. As she watches the Weather Network everyday on television, Mueggc says she's a little worried about her husband but she also feels for the people of Florida. "The trauma must be incredible after being evacuated three times in a month. I know there was lots of cheering and lots of hugs for the workers in the neighbourhood Len was working in because they'd been without hydro for over a week," she says. Muegge was watching the recent progress of Hurricane Jeanne Friday and while Ivan hit on the opposite coast from where Hydro One workers are located, it looked like Jeanne might be heading up the Atlantic coast. Mucgge's not certain when her husband will be returning home but Manchee said the workers were scheduled to be in Florida for two weeks. "If Florida Light and Power needs thcm for more than two weeks, we might fly the first crew home and fly replacements down. We're taking it day by day and it depends on the progress they're making," he says. Manchee adds that Florida is funding the relief effort, with no costs going to Ontario hydro customers. "We're not sacrificing any staff tither since it's only 25 to 35 per cent of our regular compliment down there. We have other resources we can deploy if there's an emergency up here,",he says. Quoted 'It's punishing work but gratifying," -- Hydro One spokesperson Al Menthes Susan Hundertmark photo Cycling for cancer Linda MacDonald was one of 52 participants in this year's Terry Fox Run in Seaforth, which raised $3,175 on Sunday. While fewer people took part this year, the total raised was higher than last year's total of $2,786. Roof blown off house, but family in Jamaica is safe, says Lammerant By Susan Hundertmark Expositor Editor A brief phone call from Jamaica to Egmondville on Friday evening put all of Joyce Lammerant's fears to rest. While the roof was blown off her mother's house, all her Jamaican relatives are safe and well. "It was a hricf conversation because my sister was calling from her cellphone. She wanted to let us know that they were all right. At least I know they're all safe now. That's important," she said Monday. While hurricane Ivan hit thc cast coast of Jamaica with 225 -kilometre per hour winds and pounding rain a week earlier, Lammerant had r years, our readers have relied on their community newspaper to stay informed about the events that are most important to them. From triumphs to tragedies, our coverage has always reflected the unique personality of our town. And were proud to take a leading role in the development of this community. We believe In actively supporting the people and Institutions that make this a better place to live. Our Involvement extends beyond merely reporting on the happenings around us. Every year, we donate advertising space, money teatime to worthwhile causes right here at home. 1 After all, we're members of the community, too. While our newspaper's focus is on local news, we are also a valuable source of shopping Information. Our advertisers can ' promote their products or services directly to our readers—their customers—in a cost- effective, timely way. For readers, this Is Important, trusted information that Is delivered directly to them each week. By delivering the beat possible publication for our readers and advertisers, we hope to remain a reliable, informative and 'entertaining source for local news, events and shopping Information. been trying for a week to get ahold of her family. Lammerant's mother, sister. son and six grandchildren live in Jamaica where she grew up. She said the phone lines had just been restored the day her sister called. But, on Friday the hydro was still out. "The roof got blown off the house when they were in it but there was no major damage. There are no basements in Jamaica - you just sit around the table and wait. There's nothing else to do but keep the door closed," she said. While Lammerant's family members live near Montego Bay. 100 miles from Kingston, which received the greatest impact from hurricane Ivan. she said the whole island was lucky that the eye of the storm did not hit Jamaica. "That's a blessing because if the eye had hit, it would have been a lot worse," she said. Lammerant will be sending extra money home with her cousin, who comes to Exeter every summer as a seasonal worker, when he returns to Jamaica on Oct. 2. Donations from her church, Blyth's Church of God, might also be included in her care package. "I'm not going to do a fundraiser but it was mentioned at my church on Sunday and my church is very supportive. It's not a public thing. I will accept it but I'm not asking," she said. Bettianne Hedges, of the Canadian Red Cross, Oxford, Huron and Perth, said donations are also being accepted for hurricane relief efforts in the Caribbean, including medical and building supplies, through local banks including the CIBC and TD -Canada Trust. Spokespeople from both banks in Seaforth say they can accept donations for the Red ' Cross but haven't received any yet. "No one's even enquired about it," said Seaforth CIBC branch manager Deb Brindley.