Huron Expositor, 2006-05-24, Page 5Opinion
The Huron Expositor • May 24, 2006 Pogo 5 '
Language of the `carpentermight work better
than that .ofthe `warrior' in FHT discussions
To the Editor,
Some random thoughts, prompt-
ed by the May 17, 2006 article
"Huron East questioning FHT
business plan," muddled around in
my head during my daily walk
today.
In true legal fashion, I must first
make a disclaimer: my spouse is a
hard-working member of those das-
tardly, unsavoury usurpers, the
Clinton physicians, who are much,
but unfairly, maligned in the arti-
cle and so I may have a bias.
That said, I'd like to share my
thoughts.
First, a change in language tone
and a shift in the terminology of
discourse might be advantageous
for Huron East. There are three
approaches to resolving perceived
conflicts: power, rights and inter-
ests.
Rather than first speaking in the
language of power and in terms of
the "warrior" metaphor, the
metaphor of a "carpenter" might be
used: let's build together on a foun-
dation of `mutual interests, both
using our unique tools, and
reframe with supports of trust.
Thumping on one's cheat may
appeal to one's bosses, but it is
unlikely to aid in health care
today: they've heard it all before.
Secondly, I was reminded of Mary
Parker . Follett's words from almost
100 years ago that "...we cgh never
understand the total situation
without taking into account the
evolving situation. And when a sit-
uation changes, we have not a new
variation under the old fact, but a
new fact..."
Quite succinctly, things change
rapidly.
Perhaps it's time to adjust to new
fact and consider reevaluation. A
standard SWOT (strengths, weak-
nesses, opportunities, threats)
analysis might be a good place to
start; it might lead to some differ-
ent conclusions and approaches.
Thirdly, I recalled Eistein's
admonition that you cannot solve "a
problem with the same kind of
thinking that created it. Readers
are understandably concerned
about their future health care: we
all should be.
Methinks it might be wise,
though, to measure and cut care-
fully, and to frame interests`so they
snugly fit inte each other with
well -crafted precision.
Ralph Smith
Seaforth, Ont.
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Daily rain and snow tura Huron -area
farmland into mud flats in 1956
MAY 20, 1881
Andrew Calder has left with us a
mammoth egg which measures 6
1/2 inches one way and 8 1/2 inches
the other way and weighs 4 3/4
ounces. This egg was laid by a well
bred Spanish hen purchased from
McMillan of Galt and is the first
which her ladyship presented her
new owner.
We would again remind our read-
ers of the sports and amusements
to be held on the Fair grounds in
this town on the Queen's birthday
under the auspices of the Lacrosse
Club.
The Walton cheese factory is now
completed and ready for use and to
say the least is has a commanding
appearance and the people of the
village may well feel proud of the
addition.
Wm. Hugill on the boundary
west, McKillop the other day
refused $120 for a colt which was
two years old.
MAY 25, 1906
The directors of the Curling and
Skating Rink company, Seaforth
have awarded the contract for
painting the rink 4to Geo. A. Sills.
C. Aberhart of Seaforth had his
ice cream parlor enlarged and
newly fitted so that he has one of
the prettiest rooms in this part of
the province.
At a recent meeting of the direc-
tors of the Robert Bell Engine and
Threshing Company Wm. Pickard
was appointed Vice -President as
successor to the late Andrew
Young.
Geo. Holland, merchant, of
Beechwood, has been appointed
treasurer of the township of
McKillop.
MAY 22, 1931
R.S. McKercher, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Finlay McKercher of McKillop
has successfully completed his
terms work in the fourth year at
the Ontario Agricultural College,
Guelph and will be admitted to the
degree of Bachelor of Science on
Agriculture.
Mr. Soldan has the foundation
laid for the rebuilding of what was
known in past years of the Wilson
Willow Hall Farm on the London
Road, just a little north of Hensall
and the brickwork will soon go on
in full swing by Chas. Wolf and his
staff.
The Hensall Manufacturing Co.
under the able management of
G.W. Davis and W.O. Goodwin, is
kept very busy now with all the
machines in use and are turning
out garments that meet with good
demand, as increasing from year to
year.
MAY 25, 1956
Farmers in the Central Huron
area were able to get out on the
land this week for the first time in
nearly a month. Almost daily rain
and snow as late as the middle -of
May had turned fields which ordi-
narily would have beeri in good
condition, into mud flats.
Annual scholarships amounting
to perhaps $500 will be payable to
S.D.H.S students as a result of a
bequest contained in the will of the
late Mrs. Elizabeth Scott, it was
revealed this week. At the same
time, the will provides a bequest of
$1,000 to the First Presbyterian
Church, Seaforth.
Mary Gibson has returned to
Brucefield after having spent the
winter with Mr. and Mrs. J.
McMurtrie, Hensall.
Mrs. Nelson Marks and Sharon
of Walton spent the weekend in
Seaforth with T. Hulley.
MAY 20, 1981
Town officials, aided by the
Ontario Police Commission and
other police chiefs, will interview
six applicants Wednesday who are
vying for .the vacant seat at the
head of Seaforth's police depart-
ment.
A tragic accident occurred in
McKillop Township Saturday when
John Leslie Glanville, 6, was killed
suddenly. He was playing behind a
truck about 12:30 p.m. when it was
accidentally backed against the
house, pinning him.
Tuckersmith Township council
gave final approval Tuesday to a
sub development agreement with
Albert Price of Egmondville. It
involves seven lots in the hamlet.
As the hour of Midnight Madness
draws nearer, Seaforth merchants
are finishing last minute details to
make this event a big success.
Jerry Hetherington, a co-ordinator,
said that it promises to be "one of
the best promotions that we've put
on in along time."