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Huron Expositor, 2007-05-09, Page 5Opinion The Huron Expositor • May 9, 2007 Page 5 More than 225 attend Home & Garden Style To the Editor, On behalf of The Lung Association, Huron - Perth and the Seaforth Agricultural Society - Home Craft Division, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all who contributed to the success of Home & Garden Style, held April 25 at the Seaforth Agriplex. The presenters gave informative and enter- taining presentations and many individuals and businesses generously donated items for the auction table and came out to support the event. The partnership between The Lung Association and the Seaforth Agricultural Society - Home Craft Division has been a most successful one. Home & Garden Style Night attracted more than 225 people from across Huron County, net- ting approximately $2,800 for each organiza- tion. Funds raised from this event will support community projects of the Agricultural Society, such as the Junior Fair, Calf Club and 4-H Club, as well as fund the medical research pro- jects and health education initiatives, such as BreathWorks and the Asthma Action Program, of The Lung Association. Sincerely, Deedee Herman, Area Manager The Lung Association, Huron -Perth Betty Glanville, Seaforth Agricultural Society - Home Craft Division Alzheimer Society has sold -out dinner auction To the Editor, On behalf of the Alzheimer Society of Huron County, I extend my sin- Sincerely, cere gratitude and heartfelt "Thank You," to all the volunteers, donors -and attendees who helped with the "sold out" fifth annual Forget Me Not Dinner Auction. Collectively we raised $12,200 for programs and services in Huron County for persons affected by Alzheimer's disease. Cathy Ritsema Executive Director Alzheimer Society Huron County Mayor asked to set aside a day for planting shade trees in 1882 April 28, 1882 Arbor Day - At the last meeting of Seaforth town council, a resolu- tion was passed asking the Mayor to set apart a day for planting shade trees on town streets. Wednesday was set apart for that purpose. The private school established in Seaforth a few months ago by Misses Robertson and Booth is suc- cessful beyond their expectations. They have an average attendance of 35. A. Strong sold a house and lot on George Street near the old ashery to Thomas Ryan for the sum of $600 cash. J.P. Brine, Seaforth auctioneer, held a most successful auction at the farm of Mr. Tyerman, Hullett township. One brood mare brought $213; a yearling colt $86.50; cows averaged from $37 to $56 and sheep brought $19 per pair. The entire sale brought over $1,000. The directors of the Walton cheese factory are making thor- ough repairs and are putting the whole factory in first class working order. Owing to the scarcity of milk, the drawers will only go their rounds on alternate days for the next couple of weeks. May 3, 1907 The Messrs. Krase, proprietors of the Egmondville brick and tile works have added to their modern plant a new boiler and engine from Bell Engine Works, Seaforth. Arrangements have been made with the bowling club to permit the ladies to use the green. All inter- ested ladies are asked to meet with Mrs. R.D. Black. F. Holmstead has a hen which recently laid an egg measuring seven and one half inches by eight and one half inches, weighing five and one sixth ounces. Trout fishing season opened on the first of May. Dr. Cooper and James Watson left for the north on Tuesday night, so as to be first on deck on Wednesday morning. The "Rubbers" at the Furniture Factory went out on strike Thursday morning for higher wages. They were being paid $10 per week and they ask $11. April 22, 1932 John L. Kerr, 48, publisher of The Brussels Post passed away Thursday morning following a short illness. Educated in Stratford, he operated newspapers in Clinton and Blyth, prior to tak- ing charge of The Post, seven years ago following his father's death. People of Seaforth and district need not feel they are in the cold insofar as the Lindbergh kidnap- ping case is concerned. The Very Reverend H. Dobson -Peacock, who offered his services as intermediary between the kidnappers and Col. Lindbergh, was for a time chaplain in the 33rd Battalion, which com- posed of men of Huron, including many from Seaforth. Many local veterans will recall the reverend gentleman. The Seaforth Creamery Co. have purchased a new four ton Brunswick ice machine. The com- pressor and brine tank will be located in the former ice house and the brine will be pumped into the present refrigerator. James Watson and Merton A. Reid, who have been carrying on a general insurance business, have dissolved partnership, Mr. Reid having purchased Mr. Watson's holdings. May 10, 1957 A break-in occurred at Seaforth Lumber Limited, Wednesday evening. About $87 was reported stolen. C.M. Smith, manager, said this was the first occasion money had been left in his office overnight. Fire swept through the interior of a two storey frame house on Centre Street, Friday, causing approxi- mately $2500 damage. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Keane, residing in the home, owned by James M. Scott, R.R. 2, Seaforth, had no insurance. A load of 25 dual purpose Shorthorn heifers, represented the first shipment of the breed. All come from breeders in Western Ontario, with James M. Scott, Seaforth supplying the largest group. The student council at the Seaforth District High School hope to present a timing clock to the school, complete with plaque, to be used in the gym for sports. Rev. JH. James, Rector of St. Thomas' Anglican church, Seaforth, received first prize in the centennial hymn competition. May 5, 1982 Seaforth District. High School will become the first secondary school in Huron and Pert counties to start using the semester system next September. Huron County's planning depart- ment is now also in charge of eco- nomic development. The county has been without a development officer since last fall. Huron County's population has been growing slower than the pop- ulation across Ontario during the last five years, according to recent- ly released census figures from Statistics Canada.