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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-11-16, Page 4Page 4 November 16, 2005 • The Huron Expositor New environmental programs a step in the right direction As we bask in an unseasonably warm autumn this year, we can't help but worry at the same time, about the more negative effects of global warming. This fall's string of devastating hurricanes as severe weather becomes more and more common is just one sign that our reprieve from the usually bit- ter cold of November will continue to have higher and higher costs. And, that's all the more reason to take advantage of some new environmentally -friendly opportunities being offered in the area. In an attempt to combat greenhouse gases and reduce the strain on the hydro grid, Festival Hydro is handing out up to six strands of free energy-effi- cient Christmas lights to anyone who wants to trade in their old lights. While the cost savings of $14 a month are not huge for the individual consumer, the energy sav- ings collectively will be significant if everyone joins in. And, when you consider that Christmas lighting, while festive, is far from a necessity, anything we can do to reduce our consumption during the time of annual excess is welcome. As well, the opportunity to recycle e -waste - all of that electronic equipment that seems built to last only a year or so - is now being offered locally. The service at the Walton landfill site is geared to residents of McKillop and Grey, but Huron East Deputy -Clerk Brad Knight sayEt it's unlikely any e - waste will be turned away. It's certain that far more radical measures need to be taken to restore gig health of the planet. But, "taking part in whatever environmental pro- grams are being offered go far is at least moving in the right direction. Susan Hundertmark Opinion Two minutes of silence not a lot to ask when sacrifice was so great Last Friday was Remembrance Day, arguably one of the most important days of the year. Remembrance Day means something different to everyone. Honour, glory and peace are among the top reasons for standing in two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. For the next generation to become involved in this ceremony once a year is not a lot to ask in comparison of how much the sol- diers went through on the battle field. And this statement is not coming from a war veteran, a war bride, or the govern- ment. It is not coming from your teacher who has arranged a veteran to speak to his or her class. This is from a member of the younger generation - someone who sees the impor- tance of this day to be remembered as a spe- cial mark in our history. The price our veterans paid then for our freedom now is the fix on the way we live today - running hot water and having enough food and drink to comfortably fill our stom- achs. A shower every day, tv, high quality sports, recreational ability, and an education. A dream and a future. Our future can be whatever we want it to be because of those who lived and died for us. We can form our lives around a complex, sensational dream, which is not that far-fetched in western soci- ety. The veterans of the First and Second World Wars had dreams, along with hopes and desires. They had a future, but their lives fell short when they helped to ensure that we had the chance to fulfill our future. I was thankful when I saw students asking questions after a veteran talks to their school. I felt strength when I saw children holding their parent's hands as they gazed up at the cenotaph. I was relieved to hear chil- dren say "Quiet" to someone who was whis- pering during the ceromony. This day should be a day that stands out in every person's life, if they were alive during war time or not. The more the younger generation knows about Remembrance Day, the more chance they will remember to observe it, no matter where they are. Remembrance Day effects everyone in some way. Find out what it means to you. It's not a diary. It's a memoir. It's an historical record of my life. Centuries from now it will prove to be an invaluable source for historians eager to learn the truth about my remarkable life! I want to make sure they get the whole storyl "Today I had a bubble gum. It tasted good" Details. Historians love the details. Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 E-mail us at seaforth@bowesnet.com Visit our home page at www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com oUNKOR MEDIA Canada "We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs." 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