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Huron Expositor, 2005-02-02, Page 44 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Feb. 2, 2005 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Williscraft - Publisher Dianne McGrath - Subscriptions/Classifieds Jason Middleton - Reporter C) 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 odvance, plus G.S.T. SENIORS: - 33.85 a year, in advance, plus G.S.T. 1SA & Foreign: 35.85 a year in odvance, plus 583.20 postoge, 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 a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged, but the bolance of the odvertisement will be poid for at the applieoble rate. In the event of a typographical error, odvertising goods or services at a wrong price, goods or services may not be sold. 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Canad Editorial Humanity still has a lot to learn from the lessons of the Holocaust Sixty years and several generations after the liberation of the Auschwitz Nazi death camp, there is growing concern that the lessons of the Holocaust will be forgotten. World leaders gathered at the former death camp in Poland last week to remember the horrors of the place that became the symbol of ethnic hatred and incomprehensible brutality. While the number of survivors dwindle and the ugly inhumanity that occurred during the Second World War becomes another page of humanity's brutal history; a Seaforth woman's memories of that horrific time helps to remind us all of events that should never be forgotten. Tasia Anderson, who now lives in the Seaforth Manor, was a young Romanian girl who refused to say "Heil Hitler" and ended up spending several months in the Dachau concentration camp in Germany at the end of the war. By sharing some of her painful memories of that time, she helps to keep us conscious of the depths humanity is capable of sinking to. And, the memories remind us of the millions of other victims of that time who were terrorized, brutalized and killed because they were Jewish, homosexual, gypsies or politicial opponents of the Nazis. It's disturbing to learn that an Environics survey released last week showed almost 30 per cent of Canadians could not identify Jews as the Holocaust's primary victims. Our short memories are particularly upsetting if we are doomed to repeat the history we do not learn from. But, a quick look through any daily newspaper, where war, acts of terrorism, violence, intolerance and hatred fill the pages of international news confirm that we are slow learners indeed. Susan Hundertmark How to access us Letters to the Editor and other submissions can be made to us by noon on Mondays at: seaforth @ bowesnet.com All letters and submissions must be signed and accompanied by a day -time telephone number. All submissions are subject to editing for both length and content. Don't forget to check out our'homepage at: www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com Opinion 11111=111111 - Neighbours of skate park 'will not tolerate another summer' To the Editor, There have been several articles written within the past year describing the skateboard park located downtown Seaforth. However, there is one side that has never been told. The reason for this being that the residents it effected the most day and night were willing to be fair and give it a try Now, imagine the following scenario every day in your backyard and ask yourself if you would want it in your neighbourhood. It has been a long, cold winter. You anxiously await the days when you can enjoy sitting outside listening to the birds, gardening or just reading your favourite book. Or maybe, you want to dine with friends outside. You have put in a hard day and just want to enjoy the golden silence you have come to expect. But wait, what is that noise? That constant thump, thump, thumping sound mixed with yelling and profanity! You are forced to retreat indoors to a place that you waited to escape for so long. But sadly, you cannot escape even with the dreaded TV, the radio and all your doors and windows closed. It is still present and it is coming from the skateboard park. It is a noise that starts early in the morning and lasts well into the evening with no regards to your sleeping, relaxation or health. You are elderly, retired or just trying to make a living as a shift worker who deserves the peace they have earned. You are now living in our neighbourhood that has been severely affected by the park. Do you think you would enjoy it and look forward to another summer of the same noise and profanity? The residents of our neighbourhood cannot and will not tolerate another summer of the infringement of our rights. We have asked council to remove this park from its current location to another non-residential location. We are aware that there will be some who will be upset with our request. We hope that you can attempt to imagine yourselves in our position. We witnessed several things which were disappointing and which led many to believe that the park was not the success it was printed to be. The worse incident was older kids attempting to make money by charging younger users who could not possibly stand up to these older kids. We realize that not all of the kids are guilty of ruining the park. However, it is still obvious that we no longer want it in our area. Susan Garrick Victoria Street, Seaforth My 'baby's' rattles and shakes made me worry about her future You pamper it even if that means giving it a spray of Febreeze every month or so to get rid of the smell of stale french fries. You give it gifts like high octane gasoline. Sometimes it drains your money when you have to get it fixed. And, it's a little disheartening when you have to take your "baby" to the mechanics. Not only are you without your car for a couple hours, you're also worried about what could be wrong with "her." I had that feeling last week when my car had to be taken M iddle Ground into the shop because there were a couple rattles and shakes that were worrying me. After it was all said and done, my car came out of the shop with less damage to my wallet than I thought because of all the miles I've piled onto the car in the last 10 months. During the summer I raked up the kilometres on my car, when I drove twice monthly to visit my girlfriend in Oakville. Although it was a long drive on some dangerous highways, See RESPECT, Page 5 Staffa man returns home six years after reports of his drowning in 1880 FEBRUARY 13,1880 While Wm. Russell was feeding his horses he was kicked in the face by one of them, receiving a bad cut. While the famly of Hugh Oke were at supper, his little son Andrew accidentally swallowed a large piece of beef bone which fastened in his throat. He was taken to Dr. Cowan who relieved the suffer much to the joy of the family. The snow which fell to a depth of about eight inches has entirely disappeared again and our streets are in a deplorable condition. An immense amount of wood was delivered in Seaforth during the past week. But the sleighing has disappeared again which will put a stop to the business. After an absence of over six years, Thos. Hammond has returned to his home in Staffa. It had been reported that he had drowned in Lake Huron. One day last week, John Berry of the 12th concession of McKillop met with a painful accident. He was coming to Seaforth with a load of wood and was turning out to get on the snow when the load upset. He was removed to Davis Hotel where he remained for several days. He is still in critical condition. FEBRUARY 17,1905 The late snow storms and severe weather have been a trying affair. A.G. Smillie, clerk of Tuckersmith, who is earning a well deserved reputation as a breeder of thoroughbred In the Years :gone shorthorn cattle, has recently made serveral sales from his excellent herd. Wm. Scott of Brucefield, one of the oldest and one of the most successful merchants in the country, was in town. His many friends were pleased to see his genial countenance. Messrs. James and Lou Devereaux ploughed the pitch holes down on a strip of two and a half miles on the Huron Road. Geo. Oliver, a graduate of Sills and Murdie tin smithing department, has gone to Galt to further improve his trade. Wm. Berry of Brucefield purchased from T.E. Robson a very fine yearling heifer for which he paid $150. FEBRUARY 14,1930 Clifford Broadfoot of Brucefield has purchased the garbage business from L. Forrest. There is considerable activity in farm real estate and this is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. Mr. and Mrs. Henry McGavin of Tuckersmith celebrated their 66th anniversary on Feb. 8. John Watt of Walton shipped 100 hogs also a car- load of cattle. The choir of the First Presbyterian Church was very pleasantly entertained at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. John Scott, Roxboro. Cards and music were enjoyed. Prize winners included Mrs. Robt. Smith, Mrs. M. McKellar, Robt. Garrow, Harold Agar and Mrs. M. Dorrance. Owing to the illness of Miss Turnbull and Miss Bell of the Public School staff Mrs. M.A. Reid and Miss Beattie are substituting for them this week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert McGonigle of Egmondville met with a serious mishap while returning from a concert in Seaforth. While nearing their home they were overtaken by a horse and cutter which struck Mr. McGonigle, Mrs. McGonigle has her coat torn and was dragged for some distance. FEBRUARY 16,1955 Seaforth firemen were called out Sunday morning when a chimney at the residence of Joseph Grummett, Huron Road West, caught fire. The blaze was quickly extinguished. A skating party sponsored by the women's auxiliary to Scott Memorial Hospital attracted a good crowd. Prizes were won by B. Hildebrand, Mrs. W.M. Hart, Mrs. Ed Matthews and Mrs. Robt. Charters. Ruth Sills won the door prize. Prominent in the formation of the Seaforth Lions Club 31 years ago, four charter members played an important part in the orgaization of the Stratford Club a year later. They got together again on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Stratford club held recently. They were J.E. Keating, C.A. Barber and W.J. Duncan, Seaforth and R.N. Dissonnet, Stratford. While skating east of town on Sunday Paul McMaster, son of Dr. and Mrs. E.A. McMaster had the misfortune to break his Ieg. A capping ceremony took place at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, when Miss Olene Godkin, nurse in training recieved her cap and pin. Seaforth and distrcit, in common with larger parts of Ontario experienced old fashioned winter weather over the weekend. FEBRUARY 14,1980 The Seaforth Centenaires have made it into the O.H.A. Western Jr. "D" playoffs for the firth time in their six year history. Chester Archibald of Clinton, who offically retires Feb. 21 after being the 'administrator of Huronview, the county's home ofr the aged for the past decade, believes North American society is definitely improving its attitude toward senior citizens. Seaforth's public works department will have some brand new equipment shortly, thanks to a decision at council Monday night. A new half ton pick up truck will be purchased from •McLaughlin Chev-Olds, low tender at $5,773. Other tenders were Seaforth Motors $5,999.49 and Rowcliffe Motors $5,820.80. Ron dt ®ave ' When I Heyl...Lookit 9m g' UP thisl..Three I ben pilot! Injured in p - ' irplane Crashl ..or maybe I'll join the Navy. Wow..See this.. maybe A ship capsized I could be after being hit ° by a rogue wave truck driver? Gosh! A ten, car pile up on the freeway! - by David Lacey Maybe I could just crawl in a hole and hide. Miners trapped for days after Cave in.