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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-12-29, Page 5()pinion I'm going to need snow tires if I'm to survive 'God's country' From Page 4 Although my culture shock is not as bad as hers was, I'm still adjusting. Coming from the Brantford -area, I'm used to some snow, but not a whole lot. In Brantford, residents can expect one or two snowstorms that drops 20 to 30 centimetres of the white stuff on the ground. So far, I've been blown away by the snow that's fallen up here in the past month. And, I've been told that the worst is yet to come. I've had several reactions from people when I ask what the winters are like up here. The most common answer is that they are not that bad. This is usually from the people that have lived in Huron County for their entire life. The transplants usually have another answer. They often warn about the freak snowstorms that blow across Lake Huron and drop 20 cm of snow in one night. They are also the people that give me some winter driving tips and warn me to take my cell phone with me whenever I'm on the road. After slipping, skidding and sliding along area roads for the past month 1 think I finally have my winter driving skills back. A few weeks ago, someone told described this area as God's Country because of all the snow that Huron County gets during the winter. If this is God's country, can he point me somewhere that has cheap snow tires? Allergies can be caused by additives From Page 4 things like salad dressing from going rancid. Additives such as ascorbic acid and calcium can also add a lot of nutritional value to food. While many additives News Smoking legislation a 'waste' of taxpayers' money From Page 1 the store he has seen the price of cigarettes jump from $3.75 to $9. The only difference he has seen with the government sanctioned price jumps is smokers using cheaper brands. Roger Lee, manager of GT Mini Mart, said he's not sure what he's going to do with his display at the store if the legislation is passed. "I don't have an idea right now," he said, adding he might have to put up a gate over the cigarettes with a curtain. By potentially having to cover the cigarette display up, Lee said, will make it difficult for the customers and bad for business. "Sometimes a customer can't remember the label. They'll remember a colour or a picture," he said. "If it's (the display) closed, the customer can't see it or remember it." The act would also make the owner of a business that sells tobacco liable for the action of employees when an employee sells tobacco to someone under the age of 19. "I don't think it's going to solve anything," said Martin. "It's just another way for the government to waste more of our money." Dinner helps those in need of fellowship From Page 1 dinner brought their own contributions of a pie, a jello salad or a turnip to add to the meal. "This dinner is mostly for people who are in need of fellowship," she said. Several volunteers brought family members and were hoping to make their contribution a family tradition but Campbell invited them to sit down to the meal since the numbers did not merit a large number of volunteers. "In another year when there's a larger turnout, we might be able to use more volunteers," she said. After the dinner, those in attendance were invited to stay for cards and crokinole. "This is about community. It is definitely a community effort," said Can#pbell. Letter improve health, there are also many so called, 'accidental additives' that can be dangerous to the body. Pesticides sprayed on crops can be found in small amounts in some of the foods we eat. There has also been mercury and Lead in foods, and when consumed in large amounts, can be very dangerous. For• some even small doses can cause problems. If you have never been allergic to anything, but suddenly become covered in hives or a rash, this could be because of accidental additives. A Readers Digest book, Foods That Heal, Foods That Harm provides an excellent.example of this. A person who has never had a food allergy suddenly gets hives after drinking milk. The symptoms were discovered to be a result of penicillin. Penicillin is often given to cows in order to cure Mastitis and trace amounts made it into milk. For most it would make no difference, however for those few that are allergic, it would have an effect. It is easy to assume that everything you eat is pure, however in this day in age you can never be sure. It is true that most do not make a difference in your health, however when there are so many things added to food it is hard to know. Perhaps the next time you shop in a grocery store. you will take an extra look at the food you purchase. Nicole Moore Seaforth Murray is RC board's chair Bernard Murray, a long -serving trustee who is currently vice-president of the Ontario Catholic Trustees' Association, will serve as 2004-05 chair of the Huron -Perth Catholic District School Board. Murray was acclaimed at the board's annual inaugural meeting on Monday, Dec. 6, after 2003-04 chair Ron Marcy of Stratford declined to let his nomination stand for a second consecutive term. Murray has served as board chair several times in the past, most recently in 2002-03. Speaking at the conclusion of Monday's meeting, he said his work with the provincial trustees' association has given him reason to be proud to come from the Huron -Perth board. "Huron -Perth is recognized throughout Ontario," the Perth South representative said. "It really is amazing. It's a small hoard but it's seen as a leader." Reasons for that reputation were on display in the audience at Monday's meeting. Gerry Townsend, the Ministry of Education's London district manager who accepted an invitation to attend, was asked to address the gathering near the end of the meeting. He praised the board's administration and teaching staff for acting as lead regional board in the delivery of updated curriculum in primary reading and math. And he thanked the board and its teacher's union members for organizing a visit by Education Minister Gerard Kennedy earlier this fall. "At this board, there's an underlying principle of respect and concern and dignity. And that permeates through the whole system," Townsend said. Also attending the meeting -- which was sandwiched between an earlier spiritual celebration and a later reception -- were a couple of dozen principals.. Both Townsend and Murray offered praise for their work. "We are, indeed. fortunate here in this board," the newly -acclaimed Murray said. "We have seen how great (the principals) are over the years but it seems to me that they keep getting better and better. And I don't know how they do that, but they do." Also at the inaugural meeting, other board responsibilities were distributed among the remaining four trustees. Mike Miller of South Huron will serve as vice -chair, Vincent McInnes of North Perth/Northeast Huron will chair the management committee, Marcy will chair the education committee, and Mary -Catherine McKeon of Northwest Huron will chair the personnel committee. By Stew Slater CCOUNTRY STYLE Plan H7-3-843 MAIN•r• . FLOOR" { ~ ' •. PLAN 1424 SO. FT. (132.3 M2) w THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Dec. 29. 2004-5 ".doeeed 60 e%e Vieeerite e ,ati," E '1` ST 'Ji i 1 DENT RE CLINIC Denture Specialist Dean R. McTaggart D.D. 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