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Huron Expositor, 2007-08-22, Page 5Opinion The Huron Expositor *August 22, 2007 Page 5 Don't buy a lot of junk, buy a little bit of it From Page 4 $50,000 a year where I'm going. We were raised under one roof, learning how to handle money by our parents, but we each grew up with a different impression of how we were going to treat our own finances. I don't know how she spends so much money, but I don't really know how I save so much; so I can give only limited advice for those looking to save. I just don't buy a lot of unnecessary junk. I only buy a little bit of it. And the junk I do buy, I buy cheap. When I was younger, my friends took pride in paying more for things, as a status symbol, I guess. Now, instead of asking someone why they cheaped out and bought the no -name brand, we'll ask why they would pay so much for something when they can get virtually the same thing for a fraction the cost. I wouldn't buy $100 shoes or own more than two pairs at a time. Even then, one pair is only used for fancy-shmancy occasions and will only need to be replaced when I'm 40. My roommates and I go to Steve and Barry`s-every chance we get, where almost everything is seven dollars. Go to some other places and you'll pay with your arm, or at least a spleen. Howeler, to my knowledge, those stores are only south of the border, so unless the States are an easy trip, it might be out of range for most of you. Another way to save, is to kick your addic- tion to television. I heard a statistic on the radio the other day as to how much the aver- age person spends on TV in their lifetime. The figure will make you feel like you've been kicked in the knees. Then just buy cheap food, buck -a -beer and ride a bike because gas isn't getting cheaper. What is for sure is that my sister and I have different lifestyles. But at least she is aware there's a problem - first step is accep- tance - and can laugh at her past monetary decisions with me, even when they have a slightly depressing outlook. As long as she can laugh, she doesn't need financial support. Though she may not be entirely comfortable having heard there is a column about her and her bank account, I thank her for letting me share her financial situation publicly. Have an opinion? Write a letter to the editor! Egmondville writer suggests changing the village name, Expositor disagrees August 18, 1882 The erection of the new Grand Trunk Railway Station house in Seaforth is progressing satisfacto- rily. The structure is 92 feet by 24 feet. At the east end will be the baggage room, next the gentle- men's waiting room, the ticket office and ladies waiting room. A ten acre field of wheat on the Hullett township farm of John McMillan, M.P., on threshing, yielded 370 bushels of the variety known as Michigan Amber. James Biggins of the London Road, recently sold to Mr. N. Matheson, 12 head of two year old cattle at $60 per head. The horses belonging to Patrick Bary of the fourth concession of Hibbert; ran away while he was reaping, smashing the reaper and scattering it over the field. August 23, 1907 An Egmondville correspondent recently suggested the name of the village should be' changed. To do this would be a mistake as it is a very pretty name. The name has been known since the first settle- ment and should not be forgotten. Last Friday evening the fire alarm was sounded and in a very few minutes, flames were seen ..shooting from the derrick at the Coleman salt works. Although the derrick was a complete wreck, the fire was kept from spreading to nearby buildings. After returning home, the fire- men were again called when a fire was discovered in the clothing fac- tory of W.E. Southgate Co., located at the southern limits of Seaforth. The entire building, with all con- tents and machinery, was totally destroyed. The foundation has been dug out for the new cement walls of the Methodist church sheds in Hensall. The old sheds and stables will be pulled down. All the prolific stock and success- ful raisers are not confined to rural districts. Mr. G.F. Youngblutt of Hensall has a hen that has a brood of 18 chicks. August 12, 1932 A by-election will be held in the South Huron constituency necessi- tated by the sudden death of Thomas McMillan, M.P. Former Seaforth Mayor W. H. Golding will contest the seat in the interests of the Liberals. W.E. Southgate has succeeded in producing the ultimate in freak garden products. He recently dis- covered growing on a potato vine in his garden, a small tomato. The Brussels Dramatic Society presented the play "The Old Home Place" in Seaforth, under the aus- pices of the Ladies Aid of Northside United Church. The proceeds amounted to some $40. Mr. E.C.Boswell, manager of the Baden Dominion Bank, has been appointed manager of the Seaforth branch of the bank. The position was made vacant by the death of Mr. R.M. Jones. Arnold R. Turnbull, son of Mrs. George Turnbull, Seaforth, has been appointed manager of the London, England office of the Imperial Life Insurance Company. Receiving his early education in Seaforth, he graduated from the University of Toronto in 1927. September 6, 1957 Attendance at the Seaforth Lions pool showed an increase of 50 per cent over 1956. In all, 15,976 bathers used the pool during the nine weeks it was open. Well known poultry breeder, J.M. Scott will take a ten day trip to British Columbia and California. He will be accompanied by Professor Ross Cravers of the Ontario Agricultural College. He will represent Ontario producers at meetings being held on the west coast. Mrs. Alex Smith of McKillop suf- fered burns recently when a pan of paraffin was spilled over her. The accident was the third in a series. During the past year, she has had both a leg and arm broken. During an electrical storm at Walton, Rae Houston of concession 16, Grey township lost two valu- able cows and two calves. The cat- tle were struck by lightning. Mount Forest O.P.P. are investi- gating break in and theft at George Pollard's chain saw store in Brussels. thieves ransacked the office and made off with a $400 cash register containing about $8 in silver. August 25, 1982 The Seaforth and District Community Centres fund has gone over the top, with $518,000 includ- ing cash and pledges in this week. That's over 100 per cent of the $516,250 that more than 100 local volunteers set out to raise when the campaign started this spring. Fire has destroyed the barn of the Swinkles brothers at Lot 7, Concession 6 of Tuckersmith Township. Harry Swinkles, who lives alone at the farm, was wakened early Friday morning, August 20 by an explosion. His brother John Swinkles told The Huron Expositor this week it is suspected that light- ning touched off the explosion in an oil drum located adjacent to the barn. Judging from an unofficial survey takn early this week by The Huron Expositor, the end of rural mail delivery on Saturdays will cause little more than a ripple for the average customer here. The final Saturday for rural mail delivery in the Southwestern Postal Districk of which Seaforth and area is a part, was to have been August 28. However, Saturday delivery in the rural areas will continue until September 25 to give daily newspa- pers in the region an opportunity to determine alternative delivery methods.