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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-11-10, Page 44 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Nov. 10, 2004 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Williscrah - Publisher Susan Hundertmark - Editor Dionne McGrath - Subscriptions/Classifieds Bernie 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. sea forthhuronexpositor.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 583.20 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 o reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged, but the balance of the advertisement wit 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 Advertising is merely on offer to sell and may be withdrawn at any time.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. PUBLKATION MAIL AGREEMENT 40029693 PAP REGISTRATION NO. 7605 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO Circulation Deportment P.O. Box 69 Seaforth, ON., NOK 1 W0 e-mail: seaforth@bowesnet.com Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004 Editorial and sasin.as Offie.s - 11 Mala IM.t.,f.af.rfh T.I.Phon. (519) 527.0240 fax (519) 527-2858 Mailing Address - P.O. lox 69, li.aforth, Ontario, NOK IWO Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association & the Ontario Community Newspapers Association "We acknowledge the financial support of the Govemment of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs.' Cana( Editorial Seaforth's future depends on hospital's viability The emergence of a local group which has begun to research the interests of the Seaforth community concerning its hospital is a welcome development. Ken Larone, Dr. Ken Rodney and Maureen Spittal spent most of last week talking to various local groups asking them their opinions of the current services at Seaforth Community Hospital and their fears about the proposed cuts that could be necessary as the provincial government insists that Ontario hospitals balance their budgets. The three are giving a voice to local healthcare consumers whose future wellbeing, ranging from the personal health of their families to the economic health of their community, will be profoundly affected by decisions that are being made now about the services Seaforth Community Hospital and its Alliance partners will be allowed to offer. While the Alliance risks losing local control of its budget process if it fights the Ministry of Health's directives to balance its budget, local residents do not operate under similar constraints and can become vocal lobbyists advocating for local health care with the provincial government. The Alliance can help by operating in as open a manner as possible, answering community questions, no matter how irritating or uninformed they may be. Seaforth lost its last battle for a vital member of its community when Seaforth District High School was shut down two years ago. But, the community can learn many lessons from that experience. During the battle for its high school, the community aimed most of its attention at the local school board and spent far Tess time protesting a flawed provincial funding formula that had forced the board into making serious cuts to its budget. Efforts to form a united front and fight for the longterm viability of Seaforth's hospital might prove more effective. While it's daunting to find the energy to fight yet another battle, the future of Seaforth depends on it. Susan Hundertmark Opinion Letters Flu clinic at Legion is `organized confusion,' says reader If you must have these forms why can't they be got at the clinics, the banks or post office ahead of time? Why would it be changed from the arena to a smaller facility when people couldn't get inside. Also, the arena is all on one level for anyone who can't climb stairs very well and also for wheelchairs. Hope you are more considerate next year. Don't forget that most of these people are senior citizens. Diane Osborn RR 2 Bayfield! To the editor, 1 am writing with regard to the Flu Clinic on Nov. 4 at the Seaforth Legion. It certainly was organized confusion. If people hadn't been sick before, I am sure that some would be the next day after standing in line outside in the rain for a half hour or three quarters of an hour. The girl at the table inside the door certainly needed help. She was having to give out the forms and check the ID when the forms came back, and then she had to write out another form. Like the rest of the men in my family, I'm addicted to talk radio Both my grandpas do it, my uncle does it and so does my dad. I never thought it would happen to me, but I've picked up a bad habit from my lineage. I'm addicted to talk radio. It started a few years ago when some of my favourite radio morning show hosts moved from my favorite FM radio station to an all -talk guys' AM station. When I sporadically started listening to talk radio, I gradually became addicted to the on-going chaotic banter. It grew from there. I started listening to shows that my dad used to listen to. It wasn't unusual for me to listen to Hamilton's AM 900 CHML or CFRB 1010 out of Toronto. A few years ago, I started listening to sportscasts on the radio, which is a rare thing for me because I'm not a huge sports fan. Although most people can whistle the Hockey Night in Canada song, I sometimes can catch myself whistling the theme song played at the beginning of the Toronto Blue Jays' radiocasts. Don't get me wrong. I still love listening to music on the radio, but it gets a little tiring hearing the same songs three times daily. Although I've never called into a talk radio show, I often wonder what it would be like. Mi ddle Ground Would I be one of those people that call in and never make a clear point? Or, would I be one of those guys that argue his point until the discussion is mute? Chances are, I'd be the guy who, says, "Hey (insert radio hosts name here)! Big fan of your show," or I'd use that cliche "First time caller, long time listener." Last year, I had a chance to talk with two Kitchener AM radio talk show hosts as part of a college project. Not knowing what to expect, I travelled nervously to the office of 570 News located at the top of one of Kitchener's highest buildings and met with Glenn Pelletier and Gary Doyle. They explained to me the ins and outs of the talk show format and the structure of their average day. Besides having a pre -show nap, the guys do spend a lot of time planning for the show and setting up interviews. And, like any news medium, things can change in the blink of an eye if a news story breaks. When you work in a newsroom you're constantly bombarded with questions of a story's newsworthiness and debating what should be considered news. So why in my right mind would I want to listen to talk radio in my free time? I'm just curious I guess. Getting different perspectives on things is very interesting for me. Dead chickens, eggs thrown downtown in Seaforth on Halloween Night, 1979 NOVEMBER 2, 1879 Chas. Marrow has returned to Clinton from Dakota where he has taken up land to which he intends removing in the spring. John Shipley of the Huron Road near Clinton, has purchased the farm of Wm. Shier, Hullett, which joins his own for $4,900. Allan McLean left here on Tuesday for Colorado. On Wednesday afternoon and evening snow fell to a depth of several inches. The work of excavating for the foundation of the new water works building has commenced. John McMann has the contract. Our "boys" are in debt to Robert Londesboro, Tuckersmith, for a donation of a barrel of apples. NOVEMBER 11, 1904 Work in connection with Mr. Mustard's saw mill in Bayfield is progressing rapidly. Dr. F.C. Neal of Walton, has returned home after spending a year in medical colleges and hospitals in London and Paris and other cities overseas. Wm. Slack of Stanley Twp. had a bee moving his portable saw mill into M.D. Westlake's bush. Messrs. Cudmore and sons are shipping large quantities of baled hay from Kippen station. Threshing is just about done in the Kippen area and the farmers are getting everything ready for winter. T.J. Berry, the well known horsemen of Hensall, has recently returned from the Years Agone... old country bring with him a number of fine horses. There was a narrow escape from a serious fire in Andrew Young's grocery store. After Mr. Young had locked up for the night; the arc electric light began to kick up and set fire to the ceiling. Fortunately a number of people noticed the fire in time and the current was shut off. F. Guttemdge and staff of workman are now busily engaged at the new Bank of Commerce building. Nesbitt Hamilton of Atwood who recently purchased R. Jarrotts Livery business, as been doing quite a large business in horse clipping. NOVEMBER 8, 1929 An enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Vivian in honour of Miss. Isabelle McLellan, prior to her marriage, Cameron Vivian read an address. Quite a number from Hillsgreen attended the auction sale of Mrs. J. Wanless of Varna. Carmel Presbyterian church, Hensall was the scene of Halloween Masquerade, put on by the mission band. The anniversary in the church at Egmondville was a decided success. Rev. Gordon Butt of Goderich preached at both services. The choir was under the direction of Miss Eleanor Snider of London. In the death of Samuel McGeoch which occurred at his home in Egmondville this community suffered the loss of a very familiar figure in its public life. Mr. and Mrs. M.R. Bennie entertained the choir of the First Presbyterian church to the supper and concert in Egmondville church. Walter Murray is completing the outside construction of his new residence on Goderich Street East. Miss Margaret Crich attended the Halloween party at the O.A.C. in Guelph, being the guest of Miss Margaret McMillan. Matt Murphy has returned from the north after a hunting trip. He was one of four who shot a deer. NOVEMBER 12, 1954 While working about the home of his parents recently, Bill Holmes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Holmes of town, found a copy of the Huron Expositor of Aug. 8, 1884 behind a mirror. According to the markets appearing in that issue, eggs were selling at 25 cents a dozen, butter at 13 cents a pound and fall wheat was brining 80 cents a bushel. Wood was $2 a chord and a bag of apples 78 cents. In Kippen, Wm. Cudmore had six car loads of excellent cattle which he proposes to ship to the old country. Announcement has been made that Donald Stephenson has been awarded a Ph.D. degree by the University of London in England. A graduate of the Seaforth High School, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Stephenson of Seaforth. A very pleasant farewell party of Louis Doyle, Dublin was held at the home of Norman O'Connor. He is leaving for Windsor to take a law course. The municipal council of Hibbert held a special meeting with all members present to appoint Roy Burchill as township clerk and to by a new road grader. The Seaforth Primary school has had television sets installed on a trial basis, NOVEMBER 8, 10°9 A part of the $177,293 debt against the Vanastra Recreation Centre was lifted from the shoulders of the Vanastra ratepayers by Tuckersmith Township council Tuesday night but the larger portion of that debt was left for Vanastra to pay off. Seaforth police reported a "very quiet night" on Halloween. There were a few incidences of egg throwing and water balloons and some dead chickens thrown in the main intersection. Constable Dave Dale said there weren't even as many Main Street windows soaped as there have been in other years. Higher interest rates are being blamed for layoffs at Benedix Home Systems Ltd. in Hensall and a slowdown in orders has also resulted in layoffs at Dashwood Industries. Ron & bave Because I'm the Boss, and you're fust the Scoutl daveerononddeve.com by David Lacey What Happened? Is there something up there? NO, NO,.. You go ahead 's all clear, .L< s