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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-10-27, Page 44 -THE HURON lUtPO$ITOR, Oct. 27, 2004 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Williscroft - Publisher Susan Hundertmark - Editor Dianne McGrath • Subscriptions/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 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 weedy by Sun Medio 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. 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 Advertising is merely on offer to sell and may be withdrawn at any time.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 responsible for the lass or damage of unsolicited manuscripts, photos or other materials used for reproduction purposes. PUBLICATION MAIL AGREEMENT 40029693 PAP REGISTRATION NO. 7605 RETURN UNDELNERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO Circulation Department P.O. Box 69 Seaforth, ON., NOK 1 WO e-mail: seaforth@bowesnet.com Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004 Editorial and Business Offices - 11 Main Sfreet.,Seaforth Teleµeee (519) 327-0240 Fax (519) 527.2658 Mattes Address - P.O. Rex 69, BoeferM,, Onterte, NOK 1 WO 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.' canam Editorial Let's hope water decision is easy to swallow A very expensive and important decision is going to be made for Seaforth in the next few weeks.. Seaforth and Tuckersmith councillors, along with Huron East administration and B.M. Ross and Associates, will be meeting soon to decide the future of Seaforth's water supply - choosing between an $11.1 million pipeline to Lake Huron or a $1.7 million upgrade to Seaforth's wells. While some councillors have already expressed concerns about the high costs of the pipeline option, others are pointing out the difficulties of finding a suitable water source from Seaforth's groundwater. To fracture the old poem, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, it's somewhat a case of "Water, water everywhere but which is the safest and (east expensive to drink?" For two years, Seaforth's Chalk Street well has been closed because of levels of radon, radium and uranium in the water that are unacceptably high to the Ministry of the Environment. While levels are acceptable at Seaforth's remaining well on Welsh Street, hydrologists have warned that it will be trial and error to find another well in Seaforth that meets ministry standards. Joining a Lake Huron pipeline project that's already been approved by South Huron council will supply plenty of water without radioactive elements but will place a huge financial burden on the residents of Seaforth and Tuckersmith. Another unknown in the equation is the amount of financial support the province will provide for either one of the solutions. While funding is available to help bring the drinking water up to provincial standards, its still unclear how much of the two proposed upgrades the province will view as necessary. It's expected that the upcoming meeting with B.M. Ross, whose date has not yet been determined, will provide some direction to council. Let's hope the decision is as easy to swallow as the water it's meant to provide. Susan Hundertmark How to access us Letters to the, Editor and other submissions can be made to us by noon on Mondays at: sea orth@bowesnet.com All letters and submissions must be signed and accompanied by a day -time telephone number. All submissions pre subject to editing for both length and content. Don 'Y forget to check out our homepage at: 11111111111111111thhuronexpasitoncont • Huron Children of Chernobyl group looking for local host families To the Editor, Huron County for Children of Chernobyl is looking for loving families to host a child from Belarus for a six-week visit in the summer of 2005. Since our group formed in 1998 we have welcomed over 130 children into our homes and helped give them a fighting chance. Life is difficult for the people of Belarus. The 1986 nuclear explosion at Chernobyl is still a grim fact of life for the people who live in the contaminated regions. Weakened immune systems and increased rates of cancer are common. The visits outside their country are being used to reverse the ill effects of radioactive contaminants the children are exposed to on a daily basis. While here they benefit from our clean air and water and lots of fresh fruits and vegetable, therefore giving them a better quality of life. The effects of radiation and poor diet have also left the children with poor teeth and dental appointments have become an important part of the program. Many local dentists have been very kind to volunteer their services. The children are accompanied by one or two interpreters who help with any translating. Most children learn English at their schools starting about Grade 4. The program would not be possible to carry on without fundraising as a group. It costs approximately $1800 to bring a child to Canada. Donations come from individuals, corporate sponsors, service clubs and events like auctions, barbecues and plant sales. There are many benefits and rewards to be gained from hosting a child and a wonderful learning experience for our own children. Host families may request a child, boy or girl, who they think would be best suited to fit in easily with their family life. They are invited to attend an information meeting on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Huron Centennial School library, Brucefield to learn more about the program. For more information please call Lynn Dawe at 527-2060. Sincerely, Lynn Dawe Chairperson Huron County for Children of Chernobyl Seven packed carloads during move make me question my ratpack nature Boxes were coming out of my car like clowns coming out of a miniature car in the circus. "When will they end?" I began to think. "1 mean,' who honestly has this much stuff?" All said, it took in total almost seven packed -to -the - roof trips with my parents' minivan and my Chev Corsica to finally empty out my one apartment. My poor car wasn't built for that much stuff. Although it was only a move from Seaforth to Mitchell, moving everything from my one bedroom apartment took almost two days. You forget how much junk you have until you have to pack everything into boxes. In the weeks leading up to the move, I had looked through some of the boxes lining the top shelf of my closet. There were things in there that hadn't seen the light of day Jason Middleton Middle Ground in years. There were hand - drawn Christmas cards I had given my parents when I was five, my collection of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from my public school days and even some shoelaces from a pair of shoes I had four years ago. It got me to start thinking why I have that much stuff. Do I really need it all? Why do we have this many material items? Sure, memories are great and sometimes these items help us remember significant moments in our lives. But, when you live in one -bedroom apartments you could really use the space where my giant stockpile of Jason Middleton original paintings are. I have been in the process of searching through alt those old See BOXSPRING, Page 5 Large crowd attends official opening of new Scott Memorial Hospital in 1929 OCTOBER 24, 1879 The good crops and prevalent high prices for wheat are already commencing to produce good fruits. The streets are assuming their old time appearance. Saturday last was the biggest day we have had for five years. W.J. Shannon of McKillop has just completed his round of visits to collect from members the assessment levied by the McKillop Insurance Company. Frank Pilman has purchased the house and lot in the East ward belonging to John McCullouch for the sum of $575. Seaforth is this year maintaining its well earned and inevitable reputation as a first class market. OCTOBER 21, 1904 A severe storm accompanied by heavy thunder and fierce lightning passed over the southern park of Stephen Township. The house of Wesley Jones was struck by lightning and destroyed. Mr. Jones and a daughter, who were in the house were stunned by the shock. At the conservative convention held at Hensall to select a candidate for south Huron, B.B. Grunn of Seaforth received the unanimous nomination and like Mr. Fraser the Reform candidate, is now 'hard at work. John McGregor of Kippen who had his leg taken off in a threshing machine a short time ago has sufficiently recover to be able to drive out. Messers. Sebastion and Years Agone.. Johnson are busily engaged in the vicinity of Walton on the construction of cement culverts for the C.P.R. Henry Little of Tuckersmith has sold his farm on the 4th concession L.R.S. to Robert Brownlee. Local buyers of Hensall have been shipping a large number of hogs. Last week Isaac McGavin of McKillop sold to John McMann a three-year-old colt for which he was paid the sum $270. Donald McIntyre of town had the misfortune to dislocate his right shoulder. He was coming out of his stable when he slipped and fell. Duncan McCallum of town has sold his farm in McKillop to T.H. Holland, Egmondville. OCTOBER 25, 1929 The official opening ceremonies in connection with the new Scott Memorial Hospital were held on Tuesday afternoon and although the weather was cold and there was a steady drizzle of rain, there was a very large and interested audience present. Walter Davidson of Walton was seriously injured by falling out of an apple tree, while picking apples on the farm of John Marshall. On Sunday afternoon, a large balloon was seen by many passing to the east of Brucefield. The rain of the first part of the week in the Hensall area was more than welcome and Ron & Dave Okay, here comes a guy In my class. Make sure that you tell him you're my brother, it is hoped that it will continue until wells and cisterns are filled and the pasture fields that were dried out will be freshened up. H.R. Hinchley, Seaforth, who has been accountant in the Belleville officer of the Lanark Creamery Company, has been made secretary treasurer of that company. The rains this week have broken the drought that has continued for many weeks in the Seaforth vicinity and in many sections the situation was really serious. Plowing was out of the question. OCTOBER 28, 1954 Seaforth Badminton players organized for another year and officers are: Pres. Don Gay, vice- pres. R.S. Box; secretary - treasurer Mary Ryan, Tournament Com. Angus Pegg; Social Comm. Alice Stiles; Property Com. J.C. McKenzies; Reporter Way Ellis. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Feeny, well-known Hibbert residents, marked the 40th anniversary of their marriage at a family dinner. Miss Norma Jeffrey was elected worthy matron of the Seaforth Chapter, order of the Easter Star. James Doig was elected worth patron. Selected as the best driver in the recent Seaforth Lions Club car rodeo, Grant Chesney was a guest of the Lions at their meeting and was presented with the Huron Expositor trophy. The presentation was made by J. Scott Cluff. Mrs. Blanche Westcott entertained 15 girlfriends of Miss Evelyn McPhee, bride elect. Miss McPhee was presented with a linen shower. Mrs. H.E. Smith and Mrs. J.H. Grant are in Toronto this week attending the Ontario Hospital convention as representatives of the Women's Auxiliary to Scott Memorial Hospital. Friends of John Oldfield met at his home in Tuckersmith to do his fall plowing on this 25 acres. Mr. Oldfield broke his leg a month ago. OCTOBER 25, 1979 Tuckersmith Township council was on the defensive -Monday night when a delegation of Tuckersmith ratepayers attended a special council session at the township office in Vanastra and pressed for answers to the operation debts against the Vanastra recreation complex. Seaforth residents can again buy their driver's licenses in town. A new license bureau has opened on Tuesday in the rear office of Good Times Travel, 37 Main St., Seaforth. Mike Miller, crop specialist at the Clinton OMAF office, said that corn yields this year in Huron County will likely average about the same as last fall. The Seaforth District High School cheerleading squad braved Saturday's uncertain weather to demonstrate their cheers and try to raise money for their new uniforms in front of town hall. daveerononddave.com Well, sure, but why do you care if he knows I'm your brother? by David Lacey