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Editorial
Holiday spirit
eluding
Liberal
government
One must wonder if the Christmas spirit is eluding
those in power this year as the provincial
government conspicuously punts its cash cows
while it simultaneously boosts taxes for everyone
who dares to dwell under the Ontario sun.
It is of interest to note the province -- that
consistently points to the $5.6 -billion deficit from the
previous Progressive Conservative -led government
as the rationale for a dizzying array of odd initiatives
-- is nonetheless willing and ready to allow
Ontarians to bring their own wine into restaurants
meaning less revenue for restaurateurs.
The government -- soon to be famously -- is also
taking the chance on losing kazillions in tobacco tax
revenue by rolling out plans for a province -wide
smoking ban in public places effective 2006.
Not only will the move give a huge boost to the
black market, it will also spell the end to a steady
stream of tobacco tax revenue.
The province is also anti snack food, to the point
where elementary schools can no longer house
vending machines that carry such risque items as
chocolate bars laced with nougat.
What does this mean? Students must purchase
candy off school grounds and school associations
have fewer opportunities to make money for
programs no longer covered by tax dollars.
Amusingly enough, the province is going to be
reviewing the possibility of cutting back on the hours
posted by gambling establishments.
This manoeuvre would lead to fewer jobs and a
weakened economy.
Meanwhile, Ontarians are now paying a health-
care premium and some property owners, including
horse ranch and condo owners, are seeing their
property reclassified as commercial and, therefore,
face spiraling property tax hikes.
All told, the past year of Liberal leadership has led
those who once sought a kinder, gentler Ontario to
ask whatever happened to their best of intentions.
One must also wonder why the Liberals continue
to focus on balancing the budget when the former
government showed it could not be done at the
current level of services, depleted though they were.
Perhaps instead of echoing the words of Tiny Tim
with the plea, "please sir, can I have s'more?"
Ontarians should ask the provincial government to
meddle less.
Indeed, perhaps it is time for Dalton McGuinty's
crew to focus on drawing more jobs Into the
province rather than wringing out the last possible
penny from the pockets of every working Joe and
Jane in the land.
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Food additives are not all harmful
to consumers, says reader
To the Editor,
Have you ever wondered what exactly is in the food you
eat?
When I began researching food additives I thought they
were unhealthy and caused harm to the body. Although this
is sometimes true, I also found that most food additives are
beneficial and can improve the health of anyone.
Food additives can be simply described as "any substance
added to food." They have been used for years upon years,
and are used more now, than ever before.
From baked goods, to canning, to pre-packaged foods,
they all contain food additives. Many assist in extending the
shelf life of food, while others enhance flavour, texture and
colour. They prevent fruits and vegetables from turning
brown and different fats from spoiling.
Butylated hydroxyanisole and butylasted hyroxytoluene
are antioxidants that react with oxygen and in turn prevent
See ALLERGIES, Page 5
Snowmobile traffic adding to my
culture shock in Huron County
With winter already here, my
culture -shock of my first season
of snow has already begun.
And, while my roommate is
enjoying his Christmas vacation
in Aruba, I had to find the snow
shovel and dig out from last
week's storm.
Along with the snow, has come
snowmobiles.
Everywhere I've looked lately, they
are there.
Hearing snowmobiles driving down
my street is a little strange.
Their high-pitched engines still startle
me when they drive past my apartment
at 11 p.m.
After seeing all these snowmobilers,
I've started wondering if I should get a
snowmobile myself.
Although the answer is inevitably no
since I could never afford one, I still
wonder if I could create a makeshift
Middle Ground
snowmobile from my parents' 25 year
old snowblower.
Again the answer is probably no.
As a child, my only snowmobile -
related memory was my mom's bright
green Arctic Cat snowmobiling suit that
she owned even though we didn't have a
snowmobile.
Mom used to wear that suit when the
"heavy" snowfalls hit in Brantford and
she was shoveling the driveway.
Needless to say, my mom's snowsuit
was a bit of an eyesore.
A few years ago, my mom's cousin
from California, who had never seen a
snowflake in her life, came
up for a visit during the
summer and she h4Id her
first experience with a
snowmobile.
On one trip we made
from Brantford to Paris to
watch my sister play softball,
we passed a cemetery.
At the entrance of the grave yard there
were a couple signs reminding people of
the hours, not to litter, etc.
But for my mom's cousin, one sign, in
particular, stood out.
It was a yellow warning sign with a
snowmobile surrounded by a red "no"
sign.
After looking at the sign for a minute,
she asked my mom, "Why are there no
helicopters allowed in that cemetery?"
Mom laughed and said, "That means
no snowmobiles allowed."
See I'M, Page 5
Retiring Seaforth postmaster, Orville Oke,
plans to raffle off his alarm clock in 1980
JANUARY 2, 1880
The anniversary service in
connection with the
Methodist Church of this
town was held on Christmas
evening. Mayor Beattie was
in the choir. Excellent
addresses were given by Rev.
W. Baugh, A.J. McDonald,
Rev. Wm. Graham, Messrs.
W.M. Gray and C. Clarkson.
At the rate wood is now
coming into Dublin, Mrs.
Kidd will have a fuel supply
for the salt block.
A child belonging to John
Carpenter, Dublin, fell out of
a chair onto a hot stove
burning itself severely.
A number of the
Presbyterian congregation in
Kinburn proceeded to the
manse of the Rev. M.
Lockhead at Londesboro and
presented him with a purse
of money and an address.
At the nomination for
school trustees, James Hatt
and R. Lumsden were
nominated for the North
ward. Dr. Coleman was
reelected for the east ward
and Mr. Y. McLean was
elected for the south ward.
JANUARY 6,1905
A pleasant time was spent
at Greenwood farm, Hay, the
home of Mr. and Mrs.
Warren Dignan. This was the
celebration of their 36th
wedding anniversary. In the
afternoon they drove to
Hensall and had their family
photographed.
The school section of No.
14 Hay held a public
examination and entertained
on Thursday afternoon. At
the close of the programme
the teacher, T.H. Brownlee,
was surprised when Jessie
McArthdr read an address
while Sarah Petty and Geo.
Mulholdand presented him
with a gentleman's
companion and fountain pen.
The address was signed by friends of Mrs. D.B. McLean
In I In' 1'i'aIs
gone
Letitia Mulholand, Victoria
Datars, Oliver Fee and
George Petty.
In the municipal election,
T. McMillan was elected
reeve over his opponent Mr.
Paterson by majority of 16.
Messrs. Moon, Hill, Mills
and McCool are the
councillors for Hullett for
1955.
The new Methodist
parsonage was formally
opened and "warmed" on
New Years.
Mrs. Duncan Campbell of
Egmondville had the
misfortune to fall and break
her leg and on Thursday Mrs.
Henry Mason of
Egmondville fell and broke
her arm.
Mr. Hefferman of the
Huron Road has disposed of
his driving horse to Lou
Devereaux for the sum of
$140.
Wm. Robinson who has
been principal of Bayfield
school for the past two years
will take a position as
General Agent for the
London Life Assurance Co.
On Tuesday, R.S. Hays,
barrister acting for George
Murdie, Geo. Turnbull, John
Beattie and David
Farquharson, property
owners in Seaforth, served
the town clerk with a notice
that they intend taking
proceeding to quash the by-
law authorizing the purchase
by the town of the electric
light plant.
JANUARY 3,1930
The heavy snow storms
have held the up the cars and
as a result there has been
good sleighing at Seaforth.
The many relations and
regret to learn of the
following sad accident which
befell her son James. While
coming up the basement
steps with a pail of ashes the
step gave way and he fell on
the cement floor and
sustained serious injuries to
his head.
The businessmen in
Hensall report a very good
Christmas trade.
Miss Grace Casentieri,
Hazel Hackney and Gertrude
Cardno have passed the
Provincial examinations and
have received the degree of
Registered Nurses.
Marie Murray is recovering
from a fall down stairs when
she received a severe shaking
up.
The officers of the
Badminton Club at Bayfield
held a successful euchre and
dance which was largely
attended. The prize winners
were Ladies — Susie
Westlake; Gents - Wm.
Blair.
JANUARY 7, 1955
Damaged estimated at
$12,000 resulted when fire
destroyed a large barn
containing the season's crop
on the farm of Glen
McNichol, Walton. He was
successful n saving some 40
head of cattle and a truck
load of hogs.
Hensall Curling club was
organized at an enthusiastic
meeting in the town hall. R.
H. Middleton was elected
first president, chairman was
Bill Lewis of Centralia and
K.K. Christian was secretary.
Neighbours at Winthrop
honoured Mrs. Almira
Chambers and her son prior
to their removal to Seaforth.
A social .evening was held
and Mrs. Chambers was
presented with a studio
couch.
James Doig was elected to
his second term as Reeve of
Tuckersmith.
James F. Carlin, well
known storekeeper at
Beechwood in McKillop,
died suddenly following a
heart seizure.
Curling in the new rink
erected by the Seaforth
Curling club is now under
way.
Mrs. Keith Sharp has been
elected as president of the
Barbara Kirkman Auxiliary
of First Church.
Slipping on the ice while
curling, Mrs. Elva Ellis
suffered a sprained arm and
back.
Mr. and Mrs. John Cardno
were host and hostess to the
Fireside group of First
Church. During the business
period it was decided to buy
music covers for the choir.
JANUARY 3,1980
Two more candidates have
now officially tossed their
hats into the ring in the race
for the Progressive
Conservative nomination for
the riding of Huron -Bruce.
Murray Cardiff, of RR 1
Ethel, and Mason Bailey, of
Blyth.
Seaforth Police are
warning motorists to lock
their cars and keep their
ownership and insurance
cards in their wallets,
following a rash of car thefts
across Huron County.
Orville Oke said that the
first thing he's going to do
when he retires as Seaforth's
postmaster is raffle off his
alarm clock. that's the clock
that ensured he was down at
the Seaforth Post Office by 7
a.m. for the past 19 years.
Ron & Dave
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by David Lacey