Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-03-30, Page 44 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, March 30, 2005 EX,Draisp,r Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Williscraft - Publisher Dionne McGrath - Subsaiplions/Clossifieds 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 5UBSCRIPT1ON RATES: LOCAL - 35.85 a year, in advance, plus G.S.T. 5ENiORS: - 33.85 a year, in advance, plus G.S.T. �1SA & Foreign: 35.85 o 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 allowance for signature, will not be charged, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for of 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 Advertising is merely on offer to sell and may be withdrawn at any time.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. PUBIJCATION MAIL AGREEMENT 40029693 PAP REGISTRATION NO. 7605 RETURN UNDEIJVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO Circulation Department P.O. Box 69 Seaforth, ON., NOK 1 WO e-mail: seaforthebowesnet.com Wednesday, March 30, 2005 ■dNorfal and 5aslaoss Offieos - 11 Main $troot.,foafortir 1bloplsoao (519) 527.0240 Fax (519) 527.2555 Mailing Address - P.O. sox 69, Soutar*, 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.' CanadV Editorial Funding announcement shows farmers good lobbyists Huron County farmers were invited to join a group of farmers in the ridings of Huron -Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell and Perth -Middlesex MPP John Wilkinson last week to learn how to better lobby Queen's Park. The aim of the day, dubbed "Government Relations 101 was to get farmers together with various provincial ministers and urban politicians to improve communications and to bring farmers up to speed with all of the financial challenges faced by the provincial government beyond the current agricultural crisis. Nick Whyte, president of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture, returned home saying that while the day was very informative, farmers still need financial assistance from government to survive their current crisis. "It's fair ball for them to explain why it's so difficult to meet everyone's demands all the time but we're more than justified in asking forhelp with the level of government support farmers in the United States and Quebec are getting," said Whyte after the event. He added that the proof of the agriculture industry's lobbying abilities will be whatever help it's able to acquire fromgovernment. Tuesday's announcement of $1 billion from the federal government for farmers facing the U.S. border closure and the drastic drop in oil and grainseed prices and of $79 million by the province for oil and grainseed producers prior to spring planting, is a pretty good indication that farmers have communicated their message in an effective manner. Perhaps the rural media needs to launch a lobbying effort of its own since the announcement occurred on the day when most weekly newspapers go to press. The media with the closest ties to farmers and the greatest interest in agricultural issues was left to scramble at the 11th hour to communicate the government's message to its, readers. A "Rural Media 101" course might be the next helpful item on the agenda. 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.seafortithuronexpositor.com ( 11)i Ilion .otters French Immersion could still go ahead in Huron public schools To the Editor, Contrary to the impression left in readers by your most recent article, in fact, the issue of bringing French Immersion to public school families in Huron County is still alive and well!! On Tuesday, March 22, several concerned parents and Monika Ferenczy, Ontario President of the Canadian Parents for French association met with Avon Maitland District School Board members to discuss the most recent French Immersion survey and the board's hesitation to offer a registration for Sept. 2005 based on "lower than expected" numbers. The parents and Ms. Ferenczy pointed out that there actually were enough interested students to form Gradel/2 split classes in several towns including Listowel, Wingham, St. Marys, Clinton and Exeter for Sept. 2005. Parents asked the board members to be cognizant of the fact that Huron County is rural and that our numbers should not be compared to those in Stratford, an urban centre. There were close to 250 positive responses from the surveys, quite a sizable number. Ms. Ferenczy cited the examples of several areas which began their French Immersion programs with small opening class sizes. She said that French Immersion programs in rural areas tend to thrive since there are not as many competing programs for children to be enrolled in. The board officials were still very amenable to the idea and said that they would like to have discussions with board members from the other smaller centres. They also said that a motion could be entertained by the board regarding offering a registration for French Immersion, possibly in January 2006 for the fall of 2006, since, by then, staffing deadlines could also be met. Parents have been very pleased with the open lines of communication with the AMDSB members and are looking forward to having their children enrolled in local French Immersion programs in the near future. Vickie Candow, Andrea Schaefer and Gillian Thomas Huron County Parents for French Immersion Monstrous mound of Easter chocolate worries reporter With another Easter come and gone, I am left with a heap of chocolate and goodies given to me from my "Easter Bunnies" made up of my caring parents and my girlfriend's parents. Because the real Easter bunny stops coming to you when you're in your teens, my parents have had to step in and help me with my spring chocolate cravings. But, when I look at the pile of chocolate that I received, it's a little daunting. And, it's not that 1 hate chocolate, it's just that I hate the idea of being haunted by late-night chocolate cravings and early morning sugar -caused pimples. On the weekend I got to travel throughout Southern Ontario, going from Kitchener on Thursday evening, to Brantford on Friday, Oakville on Saturday and Toronto on Sunday. M iddle Ground Everywhere I went, the "Easter bunny" followed me. In Brantford, my parents gave me some chocolate eggs and some Easter M&M's, while in Oakville I got a whole lot of chocolate - a chocolate bunny, chocolate cartoon character, some chocolate eggs and more chocolate. Now, don't get me wrong, I love chocolate, but why can't these presents be split up throughout the rest of the year. A little chocolate for June, some sweets for Canada Day• or a chocolate something for my birthday in August would be great. With bathing suit season approaching, I could have a chocolate bunny seen trying to escape from my belly when I'm on one of Lake Huron's many beaches this summer. I can assure you, that's not a pretty picture. Interdenominational Sunrise service was held with 75 in attendance, in 1955 APRIL 16, 1880 John Cameron of the Mill road, Tuckersmith, sowed a field of Spring wheat on Thursday of last week. Robert Elgie of Tuckersmith has purchased another farm. He has bought the farm on the sixty concession of Stanley which belonged to the Turner estate paying the sum of $4,100. At the manse McKillop, after the usual exercises of the bible class had been brought to a close, the pastor Rev. P. Musgrave was presented with an address and a nice sturdy chair. The fishermen who were on the lake when the sudden storm of Saturday arose had a terrible time of it. So far as can be learned no lives were Lost. Jocab Haberer, the successful bee farmer of the Bline Line, near Zurich, says that his bees wintered extra well and out of 96 hives he has lost only two. Half were cellared and the other half were outdoors and the losses was only one hive in each lot. Sam Cudmore of Hundondale had 44 chickens hatched out on the 14th of March and they are living and growing nicely. Walton is to have a telephone system, the Bell company will extend their lines from either Brussels of Blyth. The 33rd regiment band of this town has been reorganized and many old members are now back in In the Years Agone line. There are 18 members in the band. The secretary, Allen Close will be pleased to have a call from any who have financial gifts for the band. Dr. F.J. Burrowes, of town is preparing to put on an addition to his residence. John Britton of Constance has had an old well deepened from 27 feet to 92 feet. It is drilled 30 feet into the rock. The work was done by Mr. Bell. The Beaver Lacross Club Minstrels were greeted by a large audience in Goderich. An interesting entertainment and debate under the auspices of the bible class of the Presbyterian Church was given in the school room of the church. The fall wheat in the Seaforth vicinity is looking remarkably good so far. APRIL 18, 1930 Mrs. Silas Eyre of Tuckersmith received a present of a five tube radio from members of her family. John Flanagan of Dublin has moved to P. Lanny's home where he intends carrying on his general store. Miss Vera Hambly of Staffa accepted a position in J.A. Sadler's store as clerk. Alexander's gravel pit is: the scene of much activity. Men are busy overhauling the machinery in readiness for an early start at paving the stretch of the London Road from Kippen to Exeter. The garages at Hensall, with the advent of better road conditions and finer weather are being well patronized. Considerable plowing and seeding has been done by the farmers in and around Hensall. Mrs. W.R. Plant was called to Toronto owing to the serious illness of her brother George Stewart. Sam Carter of Brussels who has taken the agency for the Huron -Essex cars in Seaforth has leased the residence of the late Mrs. D. McMillan on Victoria Street. Miss Edith Seigel, sister of Mrs. Sydney Deem, had both legs fractured in an automobile accident. APRIL 16, 1955 Seaforth PUC Electric Department received a rebate of $1,879 on power purchased during 1954, it was revealed when the so- called 13th bill was received from the HEPC. The annual interdenominational Sunrise service was held in First Presbyterian Church on Easter Sunday morning with about 75 in attendance. The service was led by Mrs. W. Stuart; the scripture was read by Ina Scoins and prayer by Wm. Flanagan. Miss Betty Simpson sang a solo, and Betty Lou Goudie and Joyce Wilson sang a duet, while Peter Spittal was the guest speaker. Mrs. J.M Govenlock, widely known Seaforth resident, will observe her 90th birthday on April 18th. Ralph "Cooney" Weiland of Harvard was presented the Spencer Penrose Memorial trophy as the best college coach of the year. When the car he was driving was in a collision with a parked truck owned by the McKillop Telephone System. Dr. James McCabe, Seaforth, suffered chest injuries. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hart have returned from a motor trip to Washington D.C. and other American points. Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Bennett of Clinton RCAF station leave Sunday for Montreal where they will sail for Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium and the British Isles. APRIL 10, 1980 We have reached that time of the year again when kids start riding bikes again, making mud pies, playing in mud puddles and coming down with something that we call "Spring Fever." As the snow melts and rain makes its arrival, kids begin to appreciate the nice weather that is approaching us. Spring seems to be the dirtiest season but it is a beautiful one because everything is coming back to life again.