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Huron Expositor, 2005-11-23, Page 5Opinion The Huron Expositor • November 23, 2005 Pogo 5 Mammography increases chances of full recovery from breast cancer To the Editor, This November marks the third anniversary of the opening of the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) at the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Goderich. This achievement has allowed women in Huron County to be screened for breast cancer much closer to home. Since opening three years ago, the OBSP clin- ic has increased its hours due to demand and is also offering evening appointments. Parking is free and women are treated with the same expert and professional care they would receive anywhere in Ontario. Breast cancer remains the most common can- cer diagnosed in Huron County women. The cause is still unknown. Many risk factors have been suggested, but as yet, none have proven to be as significant as getting older and being a woman. Eighty percent of all breast cancer occurs in women who are 50 years of age and older. Research has proven that regular screening mammograms are very effective for this age group. Mammography is a safe and effective way to diagnose breast cancer early. Early diagnosis increases your chance of a full recovery from breast cancer. Women 50 years of age and older are encour- aged to call 440-0783 or 1-800-461-0640 to book an appointment for a high quality mammogram and a clinical breast exam. Within two weeks of your visit, both you and your' doctor will receive a result letter. Farm machinery parade on Dec. 3 If you have never taken advantage of this breast screening program, now is the time to call. If you know a woman turning 50, pass this information on to her. It's that easy, and you'll feel good knowing that you've taken care of your friends and yourself. Donna Butson Nurse Examiner, OBSP To the Editor, This is an open invitation to get into the Christmas spirit on Dec. 3 by attending " The Fifth Sawmill Road Farm Machinery Christmas Parade" which will take place in McKillop Township, one road north of the Winthrop-Brodhagen Line. The parade departs at 5:30 p.m. from the farm of Gordon and Irma Pryce, heads east to the Beechwood Line, then pro- ceeds around the seven- mile block. It is a spectacular sight to see tractors, plows, and combines moving up the concession all lit up against the night sky. There is lots of opportunity for people to find a parking place at intersections, on road shoulders and in driveways to watch some 17 or 18 big rigs making the Christmas season a whole lot brighter in the coun- tryside. Some people have been known to view it twice - first on Sawmill Road then again on the return trip up the Hullett- McKillop Road. Come and catch the spirit! Bruce Whitmore Walton 1111=== Seaforth residents experience gasoline famine during a week in 1905 NOVEMBER 18, 1880 What about the Seaforth and Brucefield Railway? As will be seen Exeter, Wingham and other neigh- bouring towns are agitating for increased railway facilities and competition with fair prospects of success. It won't do for Seaforth to be left behind in the race. The blacksmith shop, and car- riage factory of John Dorsey, situat- ed on Goderich Street near Main was completely destroyed by fire on Thursday morning. The fire was first noticed about five o'clock. It originated on the west side of the building and when first seen the flame was just creeping up the out- side wall towards the roof. There was a brisk wind from the west blowing at the time and building being of frame, the whole thing was enveloped in less time than it takes to tell it. NOVEMBER 17, 1905 Judging from the experience of other towns the people of Seaforth did not make any mistake a few months ago when they voted down the by-law empowering the council to purchase the electric lighting plant of this town with the view of having it run under the direction of the council. There was a gasoline famine in town last week, and those who used gasoline as a motive power had to do some hustling to get a efficient supply to keep things moving. A mail car has been placed on the 3:30 train going east and on the 10:30 train going west so that there will hereafter be an open instead of closed mail on both these trains. John Cuthill of Winthrop recently sold to Mr. John G. Scott of Cromarty, a three-year-old roadster gelding for $150. This colt was sized by Hackard, and was raised by Mr.Cuthill who has three others equally as good, and he thinks some of them are better, Mr. Scott has secured a cracking good river. NOVEMBER 21, 1930 A very happy event and one which but few are privileged to celebrate, occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor, in Seaforth on Monday last, when this worthy pio- neer couple celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage. The Seaforth Collegiate Institute will hold their seventh annual com- mencement on Cardno's Opera Hall on Friday evening, November 28 at 8 p.m. There will be dances by junior and senior girls, chorus by the whole school, gymnastics, drills and a play. Little Maud Epps held a birthday party in Varna on Saturday. Over thirty little guests celebrated. NOVEMBER 18, 1955 Construction will commence immediately on a 23,000 foot addi- tion to General Coach Works of Canada Ltd. plant at Hensall. It was announced by General Manager Wnf. Smith. The addition, estimated to cost $80,000 will give General Coach the largest plant devoted to the manufacture of mobile homes in Canada. The Friendly Few Farm forum met at the home of Wilbur Jewitt with about 25 persons in atten- dance. The topic, "Local Government," was discussed with some thinking that a few changes could be made here and there in local government but on the whole they are most satisfactory, while others thought the question in the guide was rather useless. NOVEMBER 20, 1980 Although it is not definite, the indications are that the new home of the Seaforth Co-operative Nursery 'School will be in a portable classrooms at the town's public school. A local real estate company offered to show McKillop farmland to local buyers on Monday but a lack of interest may mean the land will be sold to outside investors. The Seaforth police department, already the focus of an informal investigation by the Ontario Police Commission, received a setback last week when Constable Peter Van Meekeren announced his resigna- tion to accept a position with the Woodstock force.