Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-06-29, Page 44—TNI HURON RXPOSIT011, Juno 29, 2000 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Willisc aft - Publisher Susan Hundertmark - Editor Diane/04 •Subsaipliom/Clossilieds Bernie Pugh -Office/Advertising Jason Middleton - Reporter Anne Roden • Distribution Adrieme Peckk • Composing E-mail us at seoforthObowesnet.com Visit our home page at www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES: LOCAL - 35.85 a yeor, in advance, plus G.S.T. ;ilMS: - 33.85 a year, in advance, plus G.S.T. takikfgaigg: 35.85 a year in advance, plus $83.20 possoge, G.S.T. exempt Published weeldr by Sun Media at 11 Main St., Seaforth. Advertising is accepted on condition that in the event a a typographical error, the advertising spode occupied by the ena,eous 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. h the evert of a typographical error, advertising goods or services at a wrong price, goods or services may not be sold. Advertising is merely an offer a sell and maybe withdrawn at any time.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 MNL AGREEMENT 40029693 PAP REGISTRATION NO. 7605 RETURN UNDEUVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO Gradation Department P.O. Box 69 Seaforth, ON., NOK IWO e-mail: ssoforthebowesnet.com Wednesday, June 29, 2005 Ilrileelel Med 1eslwess NMses - 11 Male Ilreet.,feedsdls 1rleplsees (910 a2s-0240 Fest (119) 1127-2998 Address - R.O. lox 09, Mehra, Ostorle, 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.' ' mal Editorial St. Columban faces tough choices regar church building's future A seven-year struggle ended Sunday for the parishioners of St. Columban Roman Catholic Church. Members of the 173 -year-old church - the first in the Huron Tract between Guelph and Lake Huron - worked tirelessly to keep the building fit so the heart of their community could keep beating. And, while the London Diocese has closed the church and parish, the community will have to find other ways - although they'll probably be more difficult - to continue to function as a vibrant community. The next challenge that presents itself is what to do with the historic building. It's understandable that parishioners want the place of worship begun by their ancestors - the settlers to this area, many of whom immigrated from Ireland - to be respected as a sacred space where generations celebrated all the significant events of their families. And, since keeping the building in good shape when it is not being used could be expensive and selling the building will take its control out of their hands, many seem to be leaning towards the church's demolition. But, a suggestion to designate the first church in the Huron Tract as a heritage site merits exploration. As Father Tony Daniels expressed during St. Columban Church's 170th anniversary in 2002, "It is the mother church of the area and all the others are its daughters." The history of St. Columban Church is the history of the settlement of Huron and Perth Counties, not just the tiny hamlet of St. Columban. The move to designate it as historically significant should be recognized by anyone who values local heritage and the financial burden of upkeep of the building should therefore, be shared by Huron East, Huron County and even the province. . It would be a shame to see such a valuable piece of our collective history turned into a pile of rubble. Susan Hundertmark ow to access us to the Editor and other submissions can ` lois by noon on Mondays at: • � ° beWesaet.com 1lf ssians must be si ' by a day -time telephone number are subject to editing for t to check out our homepage at: Wow...Tat's quite a psychedelic garden you've got there Murray. Yeah...instead of burning all that seized marijuana, the chief decided to compost it. I'm a little impatient after a week in the Big Apple You'll have to forgive me in the coming days if I'm behind you at the traffic lights and I honk because you're not moving fast enough through the intersection. You see, last week I was in a little place called New York City and drivers tend to jump on you if you are not already moving into the intersection before the light turns green. It was a little intimidating driving in a city where roadlines are almost invisible and you have to continually avoid potholes which are big enough to eat 18 -wheelers, but I managed to survive and so did my dad's car. We took the trip to New York City because my dad had to install some rotating carpet racks in a new Home Depot (I know, boo big box stores) in Brooklyn, New York. So, unlike most people's trips to New York, my dad and I actually got to get to know some people from the city. While they might have a gruff exterior, talk loud and be intimidating, I now know they are just like that because if they aren't the city will eat them whole. New York is a tough town. You have to fight for space on the road, fight to get across the street and fight to keep going. The events of 9/11 showed us how the 'city that never sleeps' can come together and help each other out in a time of need. Throughout the city there are reminders of ,Jason Middleton Middle Ground the events of 9/11 with workers having a picture of the American flag on their T- shirts and reminders not to take pictures when you're going through tunnels under the Hudson River. Besides being questioned by a United States border guard, our trip went well, but it's nice to be back in Seaforth because I know I really have no chance of being lost, unlike in New York. I bet my dad . and I spent half of our time driving in New York "misplaced" (as dad would say). Instead of being Lost in Yonkers, we were lost and going bonkers. Sure we saw the normal attractions like Times Square, the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge, some of the best things we saw in New York happened because we were lost. While I don't want to remember some of the areas we ended up in at 10 o'clock at night, there are some "detours" that I'll always remember. On a drive through Manhattan we ended up taking a wrong turn on an exit and ended up going through the Holland Tunnel to the state of New Jersey which offered a picturesque view of New York's skyline. And during our escape from New York on Friday night we ended up driving through See NEW YORK, Page 2 Vanastra Rec Centre commends integrity of Toronto man who pays for second ticket To the Editor, It's not every day that a small community is genuinely and morally obligated to extend a heartfelt thanks to a single person from the metropolis of Toronto. However, in the spirit of appreciation, we the Vanastra Recreation Centre must honour and recognize the integrity displayed by the Toronto Star's Queen's Park reporter Richard Brennan. As a fundraiser, we are selling tickets for a draw to win a Harley Davidson Fat Boy motorcycle. Mr. Brennan intended to buy one but rather than ripping off- one stub, unbeknownst to himself or anyone else at the time, he removed two, in Port Dover this May. On May 16, a member from the Vanastra Lions Club who had been selling tickets for us received a letter and a cheque paying for the second stub. On June 23, this was brought to the Rec Centre's attention and cleared up the query as to what happened to the ticket and/or money. Brendan didn't need to do this. We would never have tracked him down. It potentially could've caused unnecessary havoc had that particular ticket been drawn. To quote Mr. Brennan "Cheers!" Thank you so much! A Rec Centre the size of ours recognizes every • $20 ticket it sells. Faith in humanity, integrity, morality and honesty has been justified by this small but honourable gesture. Ingrid Stryker Vanastra Recreation Centre Salt in the well creates visions of urban development in 1880 JULY 2, 1880 Mr. Samuel Dickson of Seaforth is erecting a new bank barn 66 by 40 feet on his farm east of Leadbury. Mr. David Clarke has the contract. On Thursday of last week, as a number of men were working statue labour on the 8th concession of Hullett, about a mile and a half from this place, they struck a salt well. The incident created considerable excitement for a time and those present especially the owners of the adjoining lands indulged in visions of salt wells, salt derricks, blocks, etc., and some were even prone to believe that there wold soon be on the 8th concession, a city larger and more important lthan even Kinburn or Harlock. But there is nothing so sure as disappointment in this world, and the airy castles were speedily dispelled on it becoming known that the owner of the well in question had placed salt in Years Ago nu... his well to prevent the workmen drinking from it. Such is depraved human nature, as exemplified in this wicked world. JULY 4, 1930 The Brucefield Oddfellows will hold decoration services on Sunday in Bairds Cemetery. Mr., Robert Parson Hillsgreen is building a new barn and held a bee on Wednesday. Next Thursday will be Ladies Day as usual at the Golf Club. Mrs. George Israel and Miss Elcoat will be the judges. The Ladies Aid held their regular monthly meeting in the basement of the church on Thursday when two quilts were finished after which a meeting was held. The condition of Dr. A. McTaggart of Hensal) who was so seriously injured in a motor accident a week ago, we believe, is at present slightly improved. Over 200 guests gathered at the home of Miss Mary O'Rourke on Friday and presented the bride-to-be with many gifts. JULY 8, 1955 There are large display signs heralding the approach of the Seaforth Reunion and Centennial to great visitors at each entrance to the town. One of its major problems of overcrowded school rooms was cleared for Tuckersmith School Area with approval being received from the Department of Education to build a classt'oom on the north side of No. 8 school in Egmondville. After over shooting a curve, smashing into trees and stopping his car in a ditch, Paul Somers, 19, of Brussels stumbled into a farm home for help. He suffered slight arm, head and hand injuries. A cpmmittee headed by R.S. Box is investigating the possibilities of obtaining and erecting a log cabin for exhibition in Seaforth during reunion week. Mr. Peanut will return to Seaforth on Saturday as a guest of the Lions club to help raise money for the Lions Pool. JULY 3, 1980 Construction on a five until strip plaza on the site of the former Luke's Machine Shop will commence shortly according to Herman Lansink of Lanco Developments. Lansink said the units would face north towards the parking lot of the new Roth store. Keen competition is promised when nearly thirty contestants compete for honours at the talent contest which is the feature of the 45th Annual Lions Club Carnival. The carnival gets under way Thursday night and continues to Sunday.