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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-06-08, Page 44 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, June 8 2005 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Williscraft - Publisher Dianne McGrath • Subscriptions/Classifieds Jason Middleton - Reporter (M) 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 SUBSCRIPnON RATES: LOCAL - 35.85 a year, in advance, plus G.S.T. SENIORS:. 33.85 a year, in advonce, plus G.S.T. SJSA & Foreign: 35.85 a year in advance, plus $83.20 postage, G.S.T. exempt Published weekly by Sun Media of I l Main St., Seaforth. Advertising is accepted on condition that in the event of a typographical error, the advertising space occupied by the erroneous iters, together with o reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid kr at the applicable rate. In the event of o typographical error, advertising goods or services at a wrong price, goods or services may not be sold. Advertising is merely an offer to seN and may be withdrawn at any time.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 UNDEUVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO Circulation Department P.O. Box 69 Seaforth, ON., NOK 1 WO e-mail: seaforth@bowesnet.com Wednesday, June 8, 2005 Editorial and sasioosa *Mos - 11 Mate SMot.,Eoaforlls Iisi.phono 1519) 527-0240 rax (519) 527.2555 Melling Addrou - P.O. Box 69, ioaferl6, Ontario, NOK 1 WO Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Associotion & the Ontario Community Newspapers Association 'We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAPK, toward our mailing costs.' CanadV Editorial Public debate contributes towards the health of Seaforth's hospital A desire for the continued health and vitality of Seaforth Community Hospital seems to be the main goal that both the Seaforth hospital focus group and the Seaforth hospital Local Advisory Committee (LAC) have in common. The fact that the two groups are currently at loggerheads is a result of decidedly different visions of how to accomplish that goal. Fueled by extensive discussions with community members about their thoughts about Seaforth's hospital, the focus group continues to ask the question if the hospital is best served as a member of the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance. To that end, they continue to wait for the answers to questions about• the ownership of Seaforth hospital and whether it retains a corporate identity. And, like most groups who don't feel like they're being heard or answered, they are now being seen as confrontational and negative. The LAC, on the. other hand, as a working member of the Alliance, do not seem to understand what all the fuss is about. Like most groups that are fighting for their survival as they attempt to cut a multi-million dollar deficit but attract health care professionals at the same time, they are being seen as protective and non -communicative. And, in the face of those challenges, those involved in running the hospital seem to regard public debate as negative and counterproductive. But, public debate and focus on the Seaforth hospital has brought decided benefits to the Alliance and the LAC. Five community members came forward this year to apply to fill one opening on the Alliance board and two openings on the LAC. Last year, only one person wanted to sit on the LAC, leaving one vacancy on the committee. Huron East council and the Seaforth Community Development Trust have made generous donations toward the Seaforth medical centre - their interest in aiding the local medical community has never been keener. It could be argued that public debate is, in fact, going a long way to keeping Seaforth hospital as healthy as possible in today's political climate. 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 for both length and content. Don't forget to check out our homepa www.seaforthhuronexpositorcom ( )1)i Ilion One hundred years ago, Seaforth soccer team wins Ontario championship To the Editor, One hundred years ago this year, in July of 1905, the Seaforth Hurons soccer team won the soccer championship of Ontario. The final was played against the Parkdale Albions of Toronto with Seaforth winning the first game, played in Seaforth, 5-1 and the second, played in Berlin (now Kitchener), 4-2. The eleven players who played in the second game were Gerald Graves, in goal, Frank Sills and W.J. McLean, full backs, Charles Sills, Charles McKinnon, and Charles Stuart, half backs and Gordon McDonald, Dan McLeod, Christie, E.W. Murray and E.E. Bryans, forwards. Believe it or not, back in those days Seaforth was a power in Ontario soccer and the Hurons won the championship of the Western Football Association of Ontario in 1891, 1894,. 1895, 1896 and in 1905 and 1906. The WFA had teams in all the towns and villages west of Kitchener. Much of Seaforth's soccer strength seems to have come from the Collegiate Instithte, who won the Hough Cup, played for between the collegiate institutes, from 1891 to 1899, and again in 1901 and 1902. Today the Hough Cup is on display in Galt Collegiate Institute. In those days Seaforth also played host to teams from the United States, Manitoba and England. However, their main opposition came from Galt Football Club and Berlin Rangers. One Seaforth player, team captain Gordon McDonald, assisted Galt when it won the soccer gold medal for Canada at the 1904 Olympic Games held in St. Louis, Missouri. Sincerely, Colin Jose, Historian, The Soccer Hail of Fame, Vaughan, Ontario Reader 'shocked and disturbed' with Huron County Historical Society's plans to parade 'authentic' Nazi uniforms at annual meeting To the Editor, I was shocked and disturbed to discover that the Huron County Historical Society plans to parade re -enactors in "authentic" Nazi uniforms at their Annual Dinner Meeting, Oct. 28. I quote their Spring Newsletter 2005, " There will be authentic Nazi uniforms being- worn by some of the participants - we will expect the utmost courtesy to be given to these men and women. They are portraying a role - they are not German soldiers." In light of the recent Nazi style swastikas appearing on buildings in Exeter, I believe it's time for Huron County Historical Society members (and the Exeter offenders if apprehended) to meet with residents of this county who faced Nazi horrors first hand. Only then will they fully understand the consequence of their actions. Members of the Huron County Historical Society have a responsibility to ensure that their organization is following proper moral, historical and ethical guidelines. As history enthusiasts, surely they must be aware that four Second World War military facilities were constructed in this county to train air force personnel from around the world to defeat those who wore the Nazi uniform. They are also aware of the names on local cenotaphs of Huron County residents who never returned home to enjoy the freedom they fought and died to preserve. I suggest they invite veterans who fought and defeated the Nazis to their dinner meeting and thank them like our Dutch community recently did in Goderich. Funny, I didn't see the Nazi re -enactors marching in the Dutch - sponsored parade or at any VE -Day celebrations. In this Year of the Veteran, I would think the Huron County Historical Society should focus its efforts on interviewing surviving Second World War veterans while they are still with us. After they finish that project, maybe they could assist with repair of the crumbling "Memorial Gates" at Vanastra and a plaque to recognize the fact that Huron County was home to the only radar facility in North America in the early days of the Second World War. How insulting in a year dedicated to veterans that parading Nazi uniforms is the best program they can come up with. W. Peter Fydenchuk Crediton In 1905, local farmer owns Plymouth Rock hens which lay four ounce eggs JUNE 11, 1880 Several of our amateur gardeners have picked ripe strawberries this week. A very heavy wind and rain storm passed over Brussels on Sunday afternoon from the south west, breaking down shade trees and fences. The Bluevale Joint Stock Cheese Factory which has been refitted and considerably improved is now in flourishing condition. Wingham has now located a market and parties selling produce on the streets as formerly will be prosecuted. The farmers in the neighbourhood of Manchester, township of Hullett, are beginning to raise considerable corn growers of this part, having grown 16 acres last year. Farmers are busily engaged at present in preparing the land for sowing their turnips. The ceremony of laying the cornerstone of the new English Church, Walton, will take place on Friday, June 11. Archibald Bishop, M.P.P. of this township has sold a three-year-old colt for the handsome sum of $170. JUNE 16, 1905 Simon Hartman has Plymouth Rock hens which lay eggs that measure 7.75 by 6.25 inches and weigh four ounces. Stratford rate of taxation this year will be 25 mills on the dollar. A. Burritt, has disposed of his handsome new, brick residence in Mitchell, to F.W. Sherwood, for $1,700. In thy Years ,Al;rsnc• There is a probability of Clinton shortly having an all night electric light service. A movement is on foot to connect the village of Cranbrook with the outside world by telephone. While gathering balm along the river near Blyth, Mrs. Isabella Crittenden ran across a large milk snake which made an attack on her. She killed the snake which measured five feet in length and was as big as an ordinary wrist. The. Ladies' Aid of the Kinburn Methodist church will hold an ice cream social at the church on Wednesday evening. The traction engine and separator arrived here, as ordered by the recently formed syndicated of farmers for their mutal benefit and profit. The new railway to north of Leadbury has been making rapid progress. Quite a number from the Walton area will take in the excursion to Niagara on Friday of this week. The young people of Blyth as well as some of the older ones, were amused Wednesday at noon by the antics of a dancing bear being brought through by a couple of entertainers. The Bank of Commerce opened for business in their new building on Monday last. JUNE 13, 1930 The new post office in Exeter was opened to the public this past week. Zurich Band took part in the Holy Name parade and celebration held at Drysdale last Sunday afternoon. A large number of people took part in the ceremonies. Recent rains have helped all farm crops and garden vegetables wonderfully. Spring grown grain is looking excellent. Quite a number from Hensall and area are attending the chautauqua, which is being held in Seaforth this week. The Barbara Kirkman Auxiliary sale of home cooking and candy held on Saturday, June 7 was a success. Despite the wet weather, everything was sold and $44 was realized. Eighteen -year-old Robert Stoddart, of Goderich, formerly of Seaforth, won Dominion honours in the pole vaulting event held at McGill University. He broke the previous record with a jump of 11 feet six inches. The annual decoration service of the Odd Fellows at Brussels Cemetery, Sunday with over 2,000 people assembled. JUNE 17, 1955 Sally Nott and Ken Thompson, S.D.H.S students have been selected to attend the Ontario Athletic Training Camp on Lake Couchiching. The 1955 tax rate for public school purposes in Seaforth will increase 55.5 mills to 29.5 mills this year. St. Thomas' Anglican Church observed their 100th anniversary with a period of special services. Seaforth Lions are undertaking a peanut blitz on Friday evening. Profits go to the Lions Pool project. Usborne Council agrees on a hard surfacing road program. The congreation at Duff's United Church Walton are to be praised for the work done in repairing and rebuilding the church. Seaforth council approved a new fire alarm system for the town. JUNE 12, 1980 The Expositor has won first prize for our Christmas edition in the annual Canadian Community Newspaper Association awards, coming out ahead of the Taber Times from Alberta and the Hay River Hub from the Northwest Territories. The IGA store on Main Street which was vacated last week, will not be empty for long, althought its replacement will not be another grocery store. Seaforth District High School shot putter Johnny Nielsen earned himself a spot in the record books as he broke both the OFSAA and the Canadian interscholastic standards for senior boys competition Saturday. Ron & Dane Look at those old guys. I wonder what it's like to be old and retired? IA Aso si Id , 0/44 When you retire, you just get to sit around all day and take it easy. Your children do everything for you and they take care of your every need. That's what Mom and Dad do for us now. is by David Lacey Yep.... that's the eternal circle of life now if we could just skip middle age. t: