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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2006-02-01, Page 4Page 4 February 1, 2006 • The Huron Expositor Opinion Proprietor and Publisher, Bowes Publishers Limited, 11 Main St., Seaforth, ON, NOK IWO ection • With January's federal election out of the way, it's not too early to begin thinking about the next elec- tion on the horizon. This year is the third term of the current munici- pal council, which will end this fall with a munici- pal election. While none of the current council members have yet declared their intentions about whether they will seek re-election in November, it's a great time for anyone who's ever considered running to repre- sent their neighbours to attend a few council meet- ings and research what's involved in the job. Budget deliberations are in their initial stages and anyone who's interested could follow the process of why and how council decides to spend the money of Huron East taxpayers. While there are seldom any ratepayers in atten- dance at most municipal council meetings, council had the rare but welcome opportunity to answer some questions when a Grey ratepayer decided to drop in recently and express his concerns about a few topics. After answering questions about council's invest- ment in the proposed beef plant in Brussels and raises for councillors and Huron East staff, Mayor Joe Seili commented he hopes "there's a pile of can- didates in each ward to run" in the next municipal election. And, since councillors were acclaimed in three of the five wards of Huron. East during the last elec- tion, we share the mayor's wish. Municipal politics is the most immediate and arguably the most rewarding level of government x since decisions affect the local community and its residents. Why not consider putting your name forward? Susan Hundertmark Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 E-mail us at seaforth@bowesnet.com Visit our home page at www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com OUEBECOR MEDIA Canada ;sun^MEDIA A I . ' S "We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs." Co-op experience helped prepare me for newspaper world I've come to the end of my five-month co-op term at The Huron Expositor, and it sure went by fast. When I first decided to co-op here I had a vision of how. it would be. I'd meet great people, get my first look at a job experi- ence, and learn more about the wonderful art of writing with the influence of newspaper reporting. It turns out that I was right. I have found that the wonderful people that •I work with are an excellent asset to this com- munity. They work hard to live up to being "the eyes and ears of the public." I have learned many things about reporting - and interviewing from working in this set- ting. It turns out to be a lot more than simply calling someone up and asking them a ques- tion or two. There were some embarrassing times for me when I had to call someone back multiple times because I realized after hanging up the phone that there was one more thing I' needed to know. There are many things that happen with the community that need to be reported on. The. correct distribution of facts is vital to the success of a newspaper. As a reporter, you not only have to find people to supply the information, but find reliable people that understand the severity of contributing false information. After working at a newspaper for a while, I could identify with the reporter who prema- By Ashley Edell e meaning. • It sometimes can be hard to find the appro- priate facts, at which time you must be pre- pared to dig deep in order to get what you need. This doesn't help a reporter in getting many friends most of the time. People generally don't want to have their lives interrupted and rummaged through. Although you could have the best inten- tions, people may be inclined:to slam the door in your face. I found that out trying to 'interview class- mates at school. Even though the issues weren't that controversial, some felt uneasy sharing their opinions for publication. I now anticipate this type of reaction from people when I am talking to them; however I haven't had to deal with very controversial issues, yet. I was a little nervous about calling up my first `victim' and setting up an interview with them. However, "Hi. This is- Ashley Eddie at The Huron Expositor" flowed out of my mouth quite effortlessly after their initial turely and it turns out, inaccurately, reported the survival of the miners in Sago, West Virginia recent- ly. There are many ways to write an article; you can take one of many different views. The ideal story is not exceedingly long, but is accurate and contains• See FIRST, Page 6 Rortt Name Did you know that because we were in the Army Reserve, we can still be called into active service in the event of a national emergency? Do you think that they'd ever call up a couple of 'fifty -something' ex -corporals to fight in a war? t wouldn't worry. by David Lacey Obviously... by the time) it got to that point the war would be lost anyway. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: LOCAL - 35.85 a year, in advance, plus G.S.T. SENIORS; - 33.85 a year, in advance, plus G.S.T. USA & Foreign: 35.85 a 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 occu- pied 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 at 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 an offer to sell and may be withdrawn at any time. The Huron Expositor is not responsible for the foss or damage of unsolicited manuscripts, photos or other materials used for reproduction purposes. PUBLICATION MAIL AGREEMENT 40029693 PAP REGISTRATION NO. 7605 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO Circulation Department P.O. Box 69, Seaforth, ON., NOK 1 WO Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association & the Ontario Community Newspapers Association Tom Williscraft Susan Hundertmark Publisher Editor Bernie Pugh Dianne McGrath Advertising / Office Front office Jeff Heuchert Reporter, Adrienne Peckitt Composing Editorial and Business Offices - 11 Main Street.,Seaforth Telephone (519) 527-0240 Fax (519) 527-2858 Mailing Address - P.O. Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1 WO l..