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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-02-16, Page 44 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Feb. 16, 2005 Ex�'o ' or Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Williscraft - Publisher Dianne McGrath - Subscriptions/Classifieds Jason Middleton - Reporter C) Susan Hundertmark - Editor Bernie Pugh - Office/Advertising Adrienne Peckitt - Composing Anne Roden - Distribution 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 advance, plus G.S.T. SENIORS: - 33.85 a year, in advance, plus G.S.T. USA & Foreign: 35.85 a year in advance, plus $83.20 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 advertising space occupied by the erroneous item, together with a reasonable allowonce for signature, will not be charged, but the balance of the odvertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. In the event of a typographical error, advertising goods or services at a wrong price, goods or services may not be sold. Advertising is merely on offer to sell and may be withdrawn at any time. The Huron Expositor is not responsible for the loss or damage of unsolicited manuscripts, photos or other materials used for reproduction purposes. PUBLICATION MAIL AGREEMENT 40029693 PAP REGISTRATION NO. 7605 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO Circulation Department P.O. Box 69 Seaforth, ON., NOK 1 WO e-mail: seaforth@bowesnet.com Wednesday, February 16, 2005 Editorial and Business Offices - 11 Main Street.,Seafort6 Telephone (519) 527-0240 Pax (519) 527-2851 Mailing Address - P.O. Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1 WO Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association & the Ontario Community Newspapers Association "We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs." Canada Editorial Seaforth children deserve an active Block Parents program In the apparent safety of small town life, it's easy to get lulled into a sense of security about our children and their well- being. The reason many families choose to raise children in small towns is because of the strong sense of community and the fact that neighbours know each other and look out for each other. Until a few years ago, a Block Parent program was part of the built-in security net in our small town of Seaforth. Under the umbrella of the Seaforth Cooperative Children's Centre board, the Seaforth Block Parents had about 15 families throughout town displaying the sign that signals a safe place to run to when a child feels lost or threatened. But as the daycare board began having difficulties finding volunteers to fill its board of directors, It went looking for someone else to take over the responsibility of the Block Parent program. That process began more than two years ago and if no one is found during the next month to take over, the program, which has shrunk down to five Block Parents - only one of which is located in Seaforth will fold. While the active parents in both school councils have been approached to run the program, those already over-extended volunteers have said they're not willing or capable of taking on one more project. With the number of double -income families these days, it may be difficult to find parents of school -aged children to do the job. And, while Seaforth has a large seniors' population which may involve adults who are home during the day, seniors are also an active group these days. But, that leaves our kids coping all on their own with bullies, stray dogs and whatever adult predators that might be passing through town. As with any prevention program, we won't truly appreciate the worth of the Block Parent program until it's gone and a vulnerable member of our community needs it. Susan Hundertmark How to access us Letters to the Editor and other submissions can be made tows by noon to Mondays at: seaforth@bowesnet.com All letters and submissions trust be signed .and accompanied by a day -time telephone number All submissio , subjec t to for both length and c Don't forget* checkout t www.seaforthhtt Huron United Way thanks those who helped raise $209,000 To the Editor, On behalf of the Huron United Way board of directors and staff, we would like to express our gratitude to the 100s of donors as well as the many volunteers who worked diligently to help raise $209,000 for our community. The United Way presently funds 13 agencies throughout our county. These agencies are doing incredible work on behalf of our citizens. Your generosity and personal commitment to the United Way has made a significant difference and has helped us as an organization to turn a corner. We believe that this campaign is the first of many future,successful campaigns. At this time volunteers are reviewing our member agencies funding requests, and will recommend how to best invest the campaign dollars for maximum impact. These donations will change the lives of many families and individuals in the communities that we serve. - Thank you for a very successful 2004 campaign. Without you, there truly would have been no way. Larry Langan Kimberley Payne Huron United Way Seaforth's streets are made for walking and that's just what we should do Long, long ago when 1 was a journalism student in Toronto, one of my favourite things about big city life was the fact that I could get just about anywhere on foot. Of course my trips through the urban jungle were usually facilitated by the Toronto Transit Commission on subways, streetcars and buses but that was also part of the adventure. With miles upon miles of interesting shops, streetscapes and a wide variety of people of every shape, culture and income level, walking was a pleasure. You could walk further than you'd ever imagined you could just because there was plenty to look at and plenty of atmosphere to soak in. Once when my poor mom, whose idea of vigourous exercise was to pick the occasional weed out of her flower bed in suburban London, came to visit, we went shopping. I set out at my usual enthusiastic pace and by the end of the day, she was crying out for a bus, a taxi, anything that could transport her back to my downtown apartment on wheels. That night, her aching feet were sporting blisters and she settled down in front of the TV for the evening while she shooed me back out into the city for an evening with friends. A recent report, released by the Heart and Stroke Foundation, reminded me of that day. The report says that inner city life, with its smog, traffic and screaming sirens, is actually the healthiest lifestyle when it comes to obesity levels. Apparently, those of us in the fresh air of suburban or small town and country life depend far more on our vehicles than our city cousins do. Susa n Hundertmark And, consequently, we're far fatter and have much less healthy hearts. A 2004 health study of Southwestern Ontario says that 57 per cent of Huron County residents are obese, compared to a provincial rate of 48 per cent. In fact the obesity rate was higher in Huron County by a few percentage points than in eight other counties in Southwestern Ontario. While it's understandable why those who live on the farm spend a lot of time in vehicles, it's harder for me to get why small town residents don't walk more. In Seaforth, it really is possible to walk from one end to the other without a whole lot of time or energy. The streets are lined with trees and we have our fair share of interesting shops to browse during a Main Street jaunt. For some reason, however, we find it more convenient to drive. I have actually witnessed downtown shoppers get out of their cars to pick up something at one shop near the traffic lights, drive a block further for a stop at the bank and get back in their cars to visit the grocery store. And, I have to admit to a few occasions when I've done the same myself. Walking paths planned for Seaforth, Brussels and Vanastra are a great step towards a community that walks more and drives less. Who knows, they could also help to bring down our weights and Huron County's obesity rates. As for me, I'm walking to work more often these days. And, I'm feeling healthier for it. Local cheese makers win first and thirdrizes at London meeting, 1880 p FEBRUARY 27, 1880 As a recent meeting of the Ontario Dairying Association held at London, a very important and interesting experiment was made. A number of cheeses cured with Canadian and English salt were- produced and thoroughly tested. The first and third prizes were awarded to cheese cured with salt manufactured by Messrs. Coleman and Goulinlock of Seaforth. The council of McKillop are asking for senders for the erection of a new bridge at Roxboro, in place of the bridge which was carried off by the flood. Dennis Downy, son of Thomas Downy, has commenced the practice of his profession as a barrister in Seaforth. Andrew Rose has sold his farm on the fifth concession L.R.S. to Hugh McKay for the sum of $5,000. Thos. Adams of McKillop has bought the west half of Wm. Cluff's farm on the third concession near Seaforth for $2,500. Thos. Sanderson. who has held charge of the Seaforth cheese factory for several years has removed to Blenheim Township. MARCH 3, 1905 The members of the Varna Presbyterian congregation have again remembered their pastor by bringing to the manse a gift in the form of a In the Yeats Agone load of oats. when Miss Mary Ellen A.G. Smillie, clerk of Gibson of Wroxeter was Tuckersmith, who is a united in marriage to Wilfrid breeder of thoroughbred R. Mellis. cattle has recently made The main street in Hensall several sales from the is now nearly cleared of excellent herd. snow and ice. The high prices for oats are A number of farmers in the brining large supplies into Hensall district have trapped the Hensall market. their trees but it is not Work is still progressing on general as yet. the C.P.R. (Canadian Pacific T. Miller of Londesboro Railroad). had the misfortune to slip A.R. Sampson, on time from the train at the station teller in the Dominion Bank, and have his shoulder Seaforth, is now assistant sprained. manager of the branch in Hearty congratulations and Winnipeg. best wishes are extended to Robt. Govenlock Jr. has G.A. Sills, who celebrated leased his farm on the north his 75th birthday on road McKillop to Ernest Monday. Chittenden for a term of MARCH 4, 1955 three years. John McGavin, widely Wm. Somerville has known McKillop resident purchased a lot on Goderich will celebrate his 90th Street adjoining the birthday and a family dinner residence of Wm. Pickard is being held in his honour at and intends erecting a the home of his son, Mr. and handsome residence. Mrs. Gordon McGavin. Wm. Keyes who has been Members of the Seaforth salesman in Andrew Young's Lions Club have set in grocery store has resigned motion plans to provide a his position and intends new swimming pool at the going to the northwest. He is Seaforth Lions Park. succeeded by J.C. Laidlaw. Estimated costs of the pool John Scott of Roxboro will be $40,000. The park's shipped a car load of fat committee report which cattle of his own feeding to previously had received the Toronto. endorsation of the club FEBRUARY 28, 1930 executive was presented by A quiet but pretty 'wedding A.Y. McLean, chairman of took place at the United the committee. Church parsonage, Gorrie, John C. Stevens was named president of Seaforth Credit Union. Other members of the boards are Frank Reynolds, F.C.J. Sills, E. Larone, Wm. M. Hart, E.P. Chesney and John Bach. Allan Campbell of Winthrop has been appointed district warble fly inspector for the Counties of Huron, Bruce and Middlesex. FEBRUARY 28, 1980 Seaforth Public School students were evacuated from the school Wednesday afternoon after staff at the school received a bomb threat. A caller, who said his name was "Carruthers" and that he was calling from the East Wawanosh area, told the teacher who answered the phone that there was a bomb in the school and "you better get out." More information on the proposed annexation of a portion of Hay township continues to filter through with the village receiving a copy of a letter addressed to Mrs. Bill Freeth from the Ministry of the Environment. One, third of all victims of fatal farm accidents in Ontario each year are under 20 years of age. In order to combat statistics like this one, the Huron County board of education, in co-operation with the Ontario Provincial Police, introduced a farm safety program into rural elementary schools around the county. Ikon & baye Morouin theildtali this hour Famine is threaten millions in Africa, and Nuetsr proliferation continues Wer find terror dominate is You know, th, grown-ups have really messed up the world! (Yeah, Just, wait till we grow up. We'll show them how to run the world! b David Lacey Nope, Pass me another beer willya?