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Huron Expositor, 2007-07-25, Page 5Opinion The Huron Expositor • July 25, 2007 Pogo 5 Reader incensed by Huron County's portrayal in recent Toronto Star column To the Editor, Like everyone else in our county I was rather incensed by the arti- cle published in the Toronto Sun recently about Huron County. This is the wonderful area in which I chose to raise my children - and I will never look back with regret on that decision. I never had to worry about guns and gangs with my kids. I never had to worry about the kind of edu- cation they received because I knew first hand that it was top- notch because of the dedicaton of both the kids and the teachers. They never lacked for self develop- ment opportunities and their lives were richer for the opportunities to commune with the natural world as well. Our kids had the strong support of all the people in our church and in our community throughtout their lives, and they are better peo- ple for that. And when my kids were sick, I never had to wait long for medical attention. So I was somewhat insulted when Ms Blizzard chose to focus on the neg- ative in her article. But Ms. Blizzard is not a travel reporter. She is a political one. I went back and read the whole series of articles by her in the Toronto Sun. I understand that the writer's mission was to get out of Toronto and find out what every- one in the rest of the province is feeling about provincial politics. Of course, she is going to be look- ing for the problems each of us per- ceives in our own home areas. It is very unfortunate that she focussed firstly on situations such as child- hood obesity, drinking and drug abuse. But she talked to the health pro- fessional who is working on those issues. There are issues with chil- dren and obesity, sure. But I've seen those problems everywhere I've travelled, and as a former edu- cator, I have seen more issues related to nutrition and lifestyle than the opportunities for kids to be active. Parents in our area go the extra mile to allow their kids to play on school sports teams. Many rural kids also assist with chores and participate in more outdoor pur- suits because those opportunities are more available to them. As for drinking, I feel that statis- tics may show a disproportionate number of young people dying at the wheel because of a need to drive. But most young people, in my experience, ensure that they have a DD, leave their car behind and take a taxi or stay over if they are not able to drive. They are much more responsible than many adults we know. Are there opportunities for our kids? Sure there are. If they are not interested in sports, then there are many opportunities for kids to par- ticipate in the arts. . Besides the theatre and dance opportunities which abound See HURON, Page 6 GIEMEIMENIE Egmondville's Ken Doig ousts six -time winner in Ontario amateur golf in 1957 July 21, 1882 At the meeting of Seaforth town council, the street -watering tax is fixed this year at 10 cents per foot frontage. This is the same price as last year. Messrs. A. Young of Seaforth and J.P. Brine of Harpurhey may well be classed as the "boss" gooseberry growers of this section. Two of the specimens weighed one ounce and measured three and a half inches by three and three quarter inches. If these gentlemen persevere in well doing, they will soon be able to grow gooseberries as large as small pumpkins. While backing up at the siding at the station, the engirte, tender and one freight car ran off the track. After some manoeuvering by the train and station hands, things were put right with little delay and no injury. A bicycle man gave an exhibition of his skill recently. He managed the "animal" admirably and seemed perfectly at home with it. He disposed of several machines in Seaforth. July 26, 1907 The Robert Bell Engine and Thresher Company of Seaforth have received an order from the township of Cornwall for a 13 ton road roller, one large sized acme Steel Frame stone crusher, a portable bin, sprinkling wagon and two spreading wagons. This is an exact duplicate of a similar outfit sold to the neighbouring township 'of Osgoode recently. James Dick has purchased the residence of Mr. Gifford on Goderich Street for the sum of $1,800. He also purchased the resi- dence of Hugh Williams in Egmondville for $750. Although not serious in Seaforth, the recent electrical storm struck the barn of Mr. Dietrich of Tuckersmith with no injuries. People in the house of Mr. Modeland near Egmondville had a severe shock, but no person was injured. Mrs. A.P. McLean who was camp- ing with a party at Maitland Falls, is reported to have caught a pike over ten feet in length. Type of pole, line or lure was not men- tioned. July 15, 1932 Speaking of the Seaforth races, A.D. Sutherland said the entry list was the largest in years. The usual entry is eight to 10 horses in each race. Entered in the 2.27 and 2.20 were 13 each and eight in the 2.15. Born in Egmondville in 1845, Thomas Daly, the oldest resident of Egmondville and Seaforth celebrat- ed his 83rd birthday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Frank Devereaux. He is now the oldest resident in Seaforth who has lived here continuously. The electric engine drawing the train into Seaforth suddenly burst into flames. A bucket brigade was formed and the fire extinguished before much damage was done. It is thought the cause was a short circuit. The train left the station 30 minutes late. Fred Huisser, section man on the C.N.R. fell off a handcar in the vicinity of the Bell Engine & Thresher Co. He suffered a serious concussion, but no bones were bro- ken. August 2, 1957 Betty Storey, 20, of Hullett Township was crowned Dairy Princess of Huron County at Clinton recently. She was chosen from a field of five contestants. Ken Doig of Egmondville high- lighted opening rounds of the Ontario Amateur golf tournament at London last week, when he oust- ed Toronto veteran Phil Farley, six time winner of the event. Never more than a hole separating the pair, Ken sank a 35 foot putt to win the match. Keeping an ear open and an eye peeled for aircraft in Seaforth skies, five residents are constantly alert in their vital role as members of the Ground Observer Corps. They are Dick Eisler, chief observ- er, Mrs. W.P. Miller, deputy chief, Mr. Miller, son Bruce Miller and Mrs. Irene Smith, Egmondville. The purpose of the corps is to act as a supplementary early warning system in the air defence of Canada Miss Jean Hillen of RR2, Walton has been awarded a silver medal for earning highest marks in grade VIII piano in Western Ontario Conservatory of Music examina- tions. She averaged over 90 per cent. July 28, 1982 Tuckersmith Township council is interested in having Union Gas supply natural gas for heat at the Vanastra recreation centre, espe- cially for the swimming pool and to serve any residents of the hamlet who mi ht like this form of energy. A let r thanking the Public Utilitie Commission for their "prompt ction" in an electrical breakdown was received from the Seaforth Canadian Tire at the PUC's July meeting. Byron Winsor, owner of the Canadian Tire, thanked the commission for its action May 18 when a short out- side the store resulted in a loss of hydro and presented danger to the computer memory. A recent rash of vandalism is "cause for concern, but not a prob- lem we can't solve," says Const. Charlie Akey of Seaforth police who added police are increasing patrols.