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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-11-24, Page 44 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Nov. 24, 2004 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Williscraft - Publisher Susan Hundertmark - Editor Dionne McGrath - Subsaiptions/Classifieds Bemie Pugh - Office/Advertising Jason Middleton - Reporter Anne Roden - Distribution OUOEOOR AtED1A 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 o year, in odvance, 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 odvertising 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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Editorial We can help police fight street drugs. in Seaforth The bad news is that even in Seaforth, street drugs are readily available to anyone who wants them. The good news is that parents, grandparents and interested citizens packed town hall's council chambers last week to educate themselves about the problem. Huron OPP Const. Dave Gillan shocked the crowd at a recent drug awareness meeting of the Community Policing committee saying that he knows where crack cocaine could be bought that night in Seaforth. "I'm not trying to scare people but it's out there," he said, adding that it is not just a "big city drug." And, although Seaforth residents are not so naive to believe that small town Ontario is immune to the dangers and temptations of larger urban centres, it's still an eye-opener to hear just how many varieties of drugs are being used and abused and created in our own backyards. While local farmers have been well educated recently by local police about how to spot the signs if their fields are being used by bold and enterprising marijuana growers, parents might not be so well -versed about the telltale signs if their own children are experimenting and developing dangerous habits. Since drug houses are becoming more and more common, even in small town and rural neighbourhoods, it's valuable to know that local citizens can help police by keeping track of the increased traffic that signals a thriving illegal business operation. As Gillan points out, "If the house looks like a Tim Hortons and they don't have a sign out front - they're not selling coffee - I can tell you that." Helping the local police stop the sale of street drugs will only help reduce local crime and contribute to a safer community for all. Susan Hundertmark How to acces Letters to the Editor and other subm can be made to us by noon on seaforth@bowes All letters and submissions and accompanied by a day -tial number. All submissions are sub for both length and content. Don't forget to check out our h www.seaforthhuronexpo Local business owners dismayed by Laviolette's comments in article To the Editor; It was to our dismay that our economic development officer, Ralph Laviolette would make a statement that "the appearance of our town is not very welcoming." The B.I.A. is working very hard to improve the streetscape of Seaforth. For three days, four of our merchants opened their homes for the Christmas Home Tours to raise money towards the improvement of our main street. With the upcoming Country Festival, the Bridges project and the recruiting of doctors to our town, what kind of message is he giving to the public? Definitely not positive. As far as his cosv ment on the signage, the B.I.A. and the trust committee have both given money towards this but have not seen any results as of yet. Mr. Laviolette must have tunnel vision. When you drove down the main street this past summer, many businesses revamped their store fronts and buildings by painting and restoring them. . From the B.I.A. members who are desperately trying to survive Nancy Anstett, chair Liz Cardno, co-chair Seaforth Legion pleased with $2,744.75 collection by local Poppy Fund To the Editor; On behalf of Seaforth Legion Branch 156 and the Poppy Fund, I would like to thank the citizens of Seaforth and surrounding area for their generous contributions to the poppy drive and store box donations in 2004. This year, a total of $2744.75 was collected. This will aid in veterans' comforts, bursaries and other community projects. I would also like to thank members of Legion Br. 156 and other citizens for making the Remembrance Day Services at the cenotaph a great success. 'Again, you have proven that you appreciate the sacrifices made by our veterans in world conflicts to secure and ensure freedom for all. And to my right hand, Gwen Harburn, many, many thanks for all your help. Rick Fortune Poppy Chair Seaforth Legion Br. 156 Easy access to pot is not the fault of kids, but rather the government for not regulating it, says reader To The Editor, RE: Policing Meeting To Teach Parents About Street Drugs It isn't kids' fault they can .get pot easily. It is the fault of the government for not regulating it! All of this "Drug War" nonsense has accomplished absolutely nothing. Don't police have "terrorists" to worry about? Are there not more important things for police to do? Not that kids should be using pot (they shouldn't), but where does this "War On Consumer Choice" end? Shall we strip -search every student every day? "Pass the urine test every morning, junior, or you don't get to learn!" No wonder kids use so much dope; they, aren't being treated like people. They are being treated like prisoners and property. They also•know they have been lied to about the so called "dangers" of using cannabis, so why should they believe a word that adults say anymore? Teens buy pot from other teens in playgtounds, because our government is too stupid, lazy, and inept to regulate cannabis so it will be out of the alleys and into stores, where people would need a valid ID to obtain it! It worked when alcohol regulation was enacted eight decades ago, and it would work today with cannabis. By not legalizing and regulating cannabis like tobacco and alcohol, our government, courts, and police are knowingly and deliberately subsidizing organized crime. They are making people paranoid about their neighbours, making pot easier for teens to access than alcohol and tobacco, wasting nearly $2 billion every year on a failed policy, and endangering Canadians. They are also keeping another $2 billion in potential annual tax revenue away from Canadians and putting it directly into the underground economy, instead of education and healthcare. It leads me to wonder just which side of the law they are really on. Prohibition didn't work in the 1920s with alcohol, and it is failing even more miserably with cannabis. If prohibition were going to work it would have worked by now. Russell Barth Ottawa Turkeys, chickens and grain stolen from two area farmers in 1904 NOVEMBER 21, 1879 Messrs. John Govenlock and Peter McEwen of McKillop, John Gofton left here early this week for Muskoka on a deer hunting expedition. Mr. Alex Davidson last week sold a fine team of working horses to an American buyer for 5300. The contract for the erection of the foundation for the new water works building has been awarded to John Adams. Farmers have all got their roots housed in good time before the cold spell came. The town butchers having left the market stalls arc now located on Main Street. D.D. Wilson of town has purchased a lot adjoining his residence on Main Street from Alex McMay for 5300. We noticed last week that Robert Calder of McKillop had met with a painful accident. It was scarcely thought then, however, that the accident would prove fatal. He continued to sink until Friday when he died. NOVEMBER 25, 1904 A number from Hensall and vicinity are attending the Royal Convention in Toronto this week. On Tuesday evening last, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bullard celebrated their china wedding or 20th anniversary of their wedding. There were 250 presents. John Oldfield of Tuckersmith has had recently Years Agone... taken from his place a number of turkeys and chickens by somepersonwho has a greater desire of other peoples property than they have regard for their honour. Peter McGrath of Hibbert also had a lot of grain stolen. Mr. Joseph McCulley on the 3rd concession Stanley has sold his farm to John Pepper of Tuckersmith for 54,500. On Tuesday as Mr. Layton was taking his tractor cnginc from Mr. Waldrons to Thos. Townsends it broke, through a culvert on the road behind Wm. Elcosts farm. Mr. Henry Edge of town has nearly completed his contract on the Presbyterian church. Congregational singing was introduced in St. James church in this town and it passed off mostly satisfactory. NOVEMBER 22, 1929 Mr. and Mrs. Dale of Constance moved to Seaforth. Last Thursday the Ladies Aid presented Mrs. Dale with a beautiful wicker rocking chair. R.L. Thompson, operator at the Seaforth Station has purchased from F.G. Melen the residence on John St. occupied by Mr. Holingsworth. Andrew Doig, Wroxeter has taken a position with W.M. Doig on the farm. The weatherman has been dealing out some wet days lately at Kippen, but we are all hoping for a few nice days before winter sets in for good. The heavy snow storm of Tuesday last made autoing at Ilenall very difficult. Miss Anona Dale and W. McKay were successful in winning the laurels at the public speaking contest of the young peoples society of the Huron Presbytery, held in Northside United Church. Miss Reid and S. Beattie of Londesboro were the opposing contestants. The many friends here of R.N. Hays of New York will regret to learn that he is seriously ill from sleeping slickness. Dr. J. A. Munn of town has purchased the beautiful residence of James Cowan of Church Street and moved his family there this week. NOVEMBER 26, 1954 Rev. Douglas H. Stewart of Victoria Presbyterian Church, Toronto was among those who have been selected in Canada and United States to participate in the world tour of religious leaders which leave early in the New Year to visit countries thoughout the world. Mr. and Mrs. John H. McEwan, Stanley Township residents observed the 50th anniversary of their marriage at the home of their son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Stuart McEwan. Marking the 39th anniversary of their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Broome entertained some 25 of their family and friends. The occasion was also the birthday of John Pullman. Music for dancing was furnished by John H. Storey on the violin, Mrs. Ed. Fisher on the piano and Mrs. Broome on the guitar. NOVEMBER 22, 1979 Tuckersmith Township council, denying a request by ratepayers for a plebiscite, gave the go-ahead Tuesday night for the proposed addition to thc Vanastra recreation centre. Ontario Hydro is increasing by approximately 17 per cent, its bulk power rates for 1980 for power purchased by Seaforth, Tom Phillips, manager of Seaforth Public Utilities Commission, said while Ontario Hydro's rate will be put into effect on Jan. 1, he expected to see the increase impletmented in Seaforth about April or June. He said thc increase for the Seaforth may amount to 10 per cent. Lengthy delays settling teacher contracts at both elementary and secondary school panels have not shaken the confidence of board and teacher negotiating teams that a settlement will be reached before the year is out.