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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-02-09, Page 44-THI HURON RXPO$ITOR, February 9, 2005 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Williscraft - Publisher Susan Hundertmark - Editor Dianne McGrath Subscriptions/Classifieds Bernie P h - Office/Advertising Jason Middleton - Reporter Anne Roden - Distribution Adrienne Peckitt Composing OUEIECOR 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. USA & Foreign: 35.85 a year in advance, plus 583.20 postoge, G.S.T. exempt Published weekly by Sun Media at 11 Main St., Seaforth. Advertising is occepted 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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Canada Editorial New location for skate park difficult but necessary After 26 signatures on a Victoria Street neighbourhood petition were presented to Huron East council last week, the Seaforth all -wheels skate park is no more. Complaints about unceasing noise, profanity and safety concerns convinced councillors that the location behind town hall was not the optimal place they'd hoped it would be. And, while neighbours and councillors wondered if a few bad apples had ruined the situation for everyone, they agreed that local kids should be provided with a skate park somewhere in Seaforth. The question now facing a committee that will be formed in March to explore the issue, is where? There are few locations in Seaforth which are not residential. Even returning the skateboarders to the back of the Seaforth arena would put them in close proximity to a new subdivision at the north end of town. While all homeowners in town deserve some peace and quiet in their lives, the not - in -my -backyard philosophy narrows the possibilities for a new location significantly. Perhaps supervision and set hours of operation would help cut down on the noise and disruption inevitably caused by kids at play but complications then arise about staffing and security. Finding a solution that will please everyone may not be easy but we hope, it will be possible. All of the same reasons that prompted John and Susie Ryan to take on the skate park project themselves still exist. Local youth still need a place to practise their sport that does not cause damage and unwelcome use of private property. And, as rural communities continue the fight to retain their youth, residents have to ask themselves how welcoming a place we've created for our young people. 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.seaforthhuronexpositorcom Opinion /random Arts oil foonn. One afternoon at a press conference 0 ttiling Addiction in Nuron CountY As you can see gambling addiction is becoming serious here in Huron County...5o we plan to take aggressive steps to combat this problem. ting Addiction in VAuron Count`/ j I'm glad you asked. I'd like to announce the new HELPLINE LOTTO! Literacy services benefit Huron County residents Dear Editor, There's a wonderful and free service available in Huron County. It's called literacy. There are regular weekly classes with instructors (called literacy practitioners) to assist adults with their reading, writing, math and communication skills. Or, if privacy is an issue, one-to-one help can be provided by trained volunteers. The practitioners also specialize in workplace training and essential skills. This means that the literacy help given can be geared to match a person's employment goals. For example, if an adult's goal is to become a licensed truck driver, then the literacy materials used to help that person would involve useful information about the career of truck driving. Another common reason to attend a literacy class is to prepare for the GED. This is the General Equivalency Certificate to get a Grade 12 diploma. This certificate is becoming increasingly recognized by employers and colleges. Letter The best part is that all of these services are free to the public, thanks to support from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. However, this support will only continue if the services are needed in our comminutes (in other words, if the services are used). Literacy services are available throughout Huron County with daytime and evening classes. For more information, call: Goderich 524-2515, Clinton 482-7948, 482-1700, Exeter 235-4079, Seaforth 527-0305, Wingham 357-4995 ext. 21, or call Lynda at our toll free number 1-800-592-5437, ext 141. Visit our Web site at www.thecentreforemploymentandlearning.ca. If you or someone you know, could benefit from the support and training available through our literacy program, please drop by or call us soon. Floyd Herman, Site Coordinator The Centre for Employment and Learning Letter Alzheimer Society thanks community for Walk for Memories response To the Editor, Great community spirit was shown on Jan. 22 when 27 eager walkers came out to participate in the 10th annual Walk For Memories. The Seaforth walk raised $2,735 to assist people living with Alzheimer Disease. This amount is part of the County total of $22,000. On behalf of the Alzheimer Society of Huron County I extend my congratulations to each of you for being willing to of give your time and energy to this event. Many volunteers have given their time to make Huron County a better place for people who are affected by Alzheimer disease or other dementias. You are a rare commodity and your selflessness and compassion are very evident. Thank you for making a difference. This walk would not be possible without the support of local corporate sponsorship, local businesses and those residents and businesses who reached into their pockets and pledged walkers. Your generosity is very much appreciated! Thank you for being part of the team that is giving. Sincerely, Cathy Ritsema Executive Director Huron County Alzheimer Society Thirty local hunters bag 45 rabbits in local rabbit hunt in i93o FEBRUARY 20, 1880 The brick makers at Crediton are selling bricks at $3.50 per thousand. The weather is beautiful, but the roads are bad and business is dull. Hector Cowan, son of John Cowan passed his primary examination before the Law Society at Osgoode Hall. About 1:30 o'clock on Sunday last, the boiler in Joseph Kidd's salt derrick exploded with terrific force killing Joseph Gillegan the engineer. The boiler itself was shattered to splinters. Daniel McGregor of Kinburn had three sheep killed and another injured by a dog. Thornton Wallace, I 1 th concession of Hullett is making preparations to erect a dwelling house in the spring. W. McLean of Goderich is buying up all the. good cattle in Hullett for shipment to the old country. One day last week, W. George Smith succeeded in trapping a porcupine, which was caught on his father's farm. FEBRUARY 24, 1905 After a pleasant three months with friends in Ontario, Mrs. Wm. Sproat and her daughter Mrs. Mundell left for their home in McGregor, Manitoba. Fred Fowler has completed with honours the theory required for graduation in any of the practical departments such as piano. violin at the Toronto Conservatory of Music. Major Anderson and his able assistant Robert Steele Years Agone... were leveling down the pitch holes on the street. The Freeman Bros. cut 30 cords of wood for Wm. Morrison in two days. At the meeting of the Tuckersmith Council, the contract for a steel bridge to be erected at John Campbell's, west of Egmondville, was let. The town council decided to divide the duties of policeman and night watchman at their last meeting. John Burcher has been appointed policeman at a salary of $350, a year and Wm. Bullard has been appointed night watchman, his salary to be $250. Miss Nellie Devereaux of the Huron Rd. east has left to resume her positions as milliner in Ottawa. FEBRUARY 21, 1930 A mighty giant has fallen whose branches have weathered the storms of many generations. This was an elm tree which was cut down in A.T. Dale's bush on the second concession of Hullett by Robert Freeman. John Storey of Hullett lost a valuable horse. As he was starting from the bush with a load of logs it dropped in its tracks and died immediately. Wilson Carlisle has sold his fine 100 -acre farm on the Parr Line to John B. Forrest. Thirty local hunters took part in another rabbit hunt. When darkness set in a count was made and it was found that 45 rabbits had been bagged. On Friday evening Feb. 14th, 100 friends and neighbours gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Finlayson to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Finlayson. Mrs. Fred Koehler of McKillop has disposed of her farm to Jerry Doerr who will take possession after the sale on March 6. The choir of the First Presbyterian church will present a musical program in the church. FEBRUARY 26, 1955 Melvin Taylor, 8, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Taylor, RR 2 Kippen received fatal injuries in a bicycle -car collision while on his way to school. He passed away in St. Joseph's Hospital in London on Wednesday morning. For many years Councillor and Reeve of Hullett Township, Matthew Armstrong died at his home in Seaforth. He farmed in the Constance area until retiring to Seaforth in 1951. A minstrel show presented by the McKillop group of Duffs church. Walton was a decided success. The cast of 21 ladies dressed in costumes all died their part exceedingly well. Struck by a hale of hay while at work at the farm of Harold Jackson. Alex McDonald {suffered from neck injuries. He is a patient in Scott Memorial Hospital. Master Raymond Horan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Horan. son of Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Horan. McKillop had the misfortune to fall on the ice at school. He was rushed to Scott Memorial Hospital where he underwent a serious operation. Mr. and Mrs. F. Johnson of Winthrop were host and hostess to a 25 member Circle Two of the WMSF Cavan church when they held a pot luck supper in. connection with the copper contest. Members of the Seaforth Chamber of Commerce elected Bruce Gehan president for the coming year. Mr. Gehan succeeded. M.R. Savage who was president during 1954. FEBRUARY 21, 1980 Murray Cardiff, the PC candidate in Huron -Bruce, who will be representing the riding in Ottawa after Monday's election, continued the cautious approach on elections from the start. Mr. Cardiff refused to say he'd won the election in the riding despite pressure from the press and his supporters, until 10:15 p.m., saying it was easier to be cautious than to retract something later. Four Seaforth hockey fans were suspended from the Seaforth arena for one week and Seaforth police were asked to attend future ;playoff games held at the arena held between the Centenaires and the Lucan Irish team following a disturbance at last Friday night's game. The Seaforth District High School girls' trumpet hand has returned from a triumphant trip to Florida where they took part in the Fort Myers Edison Pageant of Light.