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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-10-06, Page 44 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Oct. e, 2004 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Williscraft - Publisher Susan Hundertmark - Editor Dionne McGrath - Subxripfions/Classifieds Bernie Pugh - Office/Advertising Jason.Middleton - Reporter Anne Roden - Distribution OUEBECOR MEDIA E-mail us at seaforth@bowesnet.com Visit our home page at www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES: LOCAL - 35.85 o year, in odvance, plus G.S.T. SENIORS: - 33.85 a year, in advance, plus G.S.T. USA & Foreign: 35.85 a year in odvonce, plus S83.20 postage, G.S.T. exempt Published weekly by Sun Media at 11 Main St., Seaforth. 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 allowance for signature, will not be charged, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. 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Canada Editorial Participation at Grey meeting shows vibrancy of community If attendance at last week's meeting in Ethel to discuss Grey's beefs with Huron East is any indication, Grey is nowhere near losing its identity, as some fear. The more than 100 people packing the small community hall was full of active and engaged citizens, who by the act of speaking up on their community's behalf, showed just how vibrant their community still is. While the meeting was held in response to a small group of Grey citizens who are exploring the idea of de -amalgamating from Huron East, it also functioned as a chance to ask questions, get some answers and help elected representatives to better govern the municipality, something that often only happens at election time. There seemed to be consensus at the meeting that amalgamation was imposed by the province and that local cooperation was motivated more by fear than any grassroots agreement that it was a good idea. How to proceed from here was, of course, the subject of debate with Grey ratepayers seeking information about whether or not they'd be better off as a separate entity once more. But, they were warned by their councillors that the huge costs of meeting changing provincial expectations, in areas such as environmental regulations, were daunting even for a larger, amalgamated municipality. And, while those who are exploring the idea of separating from Huron East indicated they're not finished with the idea yet, they mightalso want to consider whether their energy might be better spent continuing their active participation in the existing government. Depending on the turnout at ratepayer meetings being planned by council for the rest of Huron East, Grey residents might find they have something to teach the rest of Huron East about community participation. Susan Hundertmark How to Letters to the Editor and other submiss be made to us by noon on Mondays at: seaforth@bowesnet.com All letters and submi coni Aust be sign accompanied by a day -time telephone n All submissions are sub'e ct to editin _ f length and con Don't forget: ,. www.seafoithhurone Opinion Huron East knew the relationship was in trouble as soon as Ms. Grey gave hien the old "It's not you... devearonenddave.corn It's me." line. Letter Letter Reader questions justice system To the Editor, • I was disturbed to read the news item in the Toronto Sun entitled "Man who killed boss faces assault charge." After stabbing his boss to death in 2002, a Brampton man tried to kill his present supervisor by running him over, and was facing assault charges. My question is, "Why was he out on the street having only been sentenced to 18 months, if he killed someone?" 'Is this justice? I am also disturbed to hear of the possible parole of the person who killed the OPP officer in Mount Forest in 1982. Especially since he was sentenced to life in prison with NO parole. Is this justice'? Although out of range of your normal See WHAT, Page S SCH's contribution to Alliance must be remembered during cost-cutting: Agars To'the Editor, The following is an open letter to Andrew Williams, chief executive officer of the Huron- Perth Healthcare Alliance Dear Sir, We are very aware that it is necessary for cost cutting to be done in the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance. With any business it is vital to work within your means, either by cutting back or by rearranging. Our concern with the HPHA is the role the Seaforth Community Hospital will have after all the changes, cost cutting, and rearranging is done. The community of Seaforth has long supported the role of our hospital and the contribution it makes to our community. Seaforth is a growing community with great potential, not only for the agricultural aspect, but also for the growing mature living population that is migrating to our area. "The Bridges" is an example of how the community of Seaforth is expanding and being chosen for lifestyle and amenities. With the advent of the Alliance, we have always worried that the voice for the Seaforth Community Hospital is not going to be heard. Our hospital has been well maintained and is a vital necessity to our community. We feel that its potential has not been used to the fullest - an example is the lack of use of our operating rooms that could be utilized for day surgeries. Our wards are welcoming and encourage a return to good health and the staff in our hospital is knowledgeable and supportive. The Seaforth Community Hospital must be utilized to the fullest as part of the HPHA. Petitions on behalf of our hospital will not be heard. as our numbers are not as Targe as other communities in the Alliance. it is important that you realize the great contribution our hospital has and can have in the Alliance. You must wisely choose what the future will be for our community hospital. Many times the largest voice is not necessarily the correct voice. Respectfully, Maureen and Mery Agar, Seaforth Seaforth fishermen catch three-foot pike on Lake Nippissing in 1954 OCTOBER 3,1879 The neck tie social in the Canada Methodist church was very well attended. Work on the new Presbyterian manse has been commenced. M. Robertson has erected a neat farm reicknce on north Main Street, which he intends to occupy as soon as it is finished. W.N. Cresswell carried off nine first prizes at the Western Fair, London, for his painting of various kinds. John Alexander, of McKillop has sold his farm on the Ninth concession of McKillop to Wm. Alexander for $500. H. Medd of the 1 1 th concession of Hullett recently purchased a 100 acre farm of which 95 is cleared for $3,000. Dr. Stewart has returned from his European tour and has resumed the practice of his profession in Brucefield. OCTOBER 7,1904 Farmers at Kippen are stilly busy with roots and threshing and consequently business is somewhat slow in town. When Mrs. John Dodds and Mrs. A. Somerville of McKillop, with a little girl, were returning from Winthrop in a horse and buggy, they met with a serious mishap. The horse commenced rearing and pitching when the bit broke. Mrs. Dodds and the little girl were thrown out and Mrs. Dodds found that her leg was fractured above the knee. Cantelon of Hensall is making large shipments of apples from the station and Years Agone... local buyers large shipments of hogs. James Murray is having his residence on Crombie Street raised up and a cement Moltlalioa played under it. John McIntosh of town has disposed of his blacksmithing business here to Robert McIntosh. Wheat has gone up to $1.08 and flour to $3 per hundred. Ernest Murray and Alvin L. McLean of Tuckersmith have gone to Toronto to take a course in the School of Practical Science. James Shea's sale of livestock was a financial success. Messrs. Pearce and Murdock of Walton had an auction sale of Western ponies and disposed of 18 at prices ranging from $30 to $90. The Methodists of Walton are busily engaged in moving the church to the parsonage grounds. OCTOBER 4,1929 Norman Parsons of Staffa met with a serious accident while working at A.A. Colgluhaurs'. A team ran away breaking his leg. The country crusher at Manley has begun work in the McNaught pit and the gravel trucks are drawing the crushed stone to the county road which has just been graded in the pine swamp. Robt. Archibald, James Street, met with an unfortunate accident. He was standing on a ladder when it moved and thinking he was about to fall, jumped to the ground. He fractured his leg. Pat, the little daughter of Dr. and Mrs. F.J. Beechely was crossing the pavement in front of her house when she was struck and knocked down by a car, the wheel passing over her leg and fracturing it. OCTOBER 8, 1954 Announcement was made by F.C.I. Sills, president of the Seaforth Highlanders Band, of the appointment of Earnest Weston as Band Master. He succeeds S.J. Smith who resigned recently. Seaforth fishermen gained new laurels during the past week with outstanding catches. Fishing in Lake Nipissing, Enos Boshart and Chas. Felkar caught 33 pike and pickerel, the largest of which was over three feet in length. Mrs. Fred Sinclair hooked and landed a rainbow trout that weighed 10 pounds. She and her husband were fishing in the Nottawasagu River. Traffic began to move over the new No. 8 Highway west of town this week. The Huron Expositor Trophy, presented a number of years ago to the McKillop School Fair to be awarded each year to the school having the highest number of entries in the fair, has been won by Beechwood. Mrs. Mary Murray is the teacher. About $50 was realized from a tea and home baking sale' sponsored by the Seaforth chapter of the Order of the Eastern Stars. The residence of the late Chas. Stewart at the corner of Church and Centre Streets has been purchased by Joseph Rowland and Miss Pearl Thamer. August Ducharme and son Thomas and John Murphy are on a motor trip to Edmonton and other points in western Canada. Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Barber and Mr. and Mrs. John Modetand are on a motor trip through the New England States. An evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Webster prior to their departure for their new home at Amberley. OCTOBER 4, 1979 Seaforth firemen spent about an hour Saturday midnight quelling a fire on the second floor of the Queens Hotel. Smoke has noticed by owners Jim and Joan Parkinson as they worked on the first floor of patrons. Tuckersmith Township council promised its ratepayers at a Thursday night session to hold a meeting to discuss the addition to the Vanastra recreation centre before a decision is made to start work. Seaforth District High School principal Bruce Shaw announced- at Friday's graduation ceremonies that two new awards have been presented to the school. He also reminded the graduates that when they become successful, the school would be pleased to accept awards or scholarships donated in their name.