Huron Expositor, 2007-09-19, Page 5Opinion
The Huron Expositor • September 19, 2007 Page 5
Downtown traffic needs to be more courteous
with pedestrians, says Egmondville resident
To the Editor,
The article which was done so well in regards
to Mr. Boyd and his special needs dog was pre-
sented for all of those to read and more specifi-
cally pay attention to "signs."
I am sure most of the citizens in this commu-
nity have on occasion had to use the designated
"cross walk" on Main Street in Seaforth at your
own risk. In two weeks, I had the need to use
this designated area at the risk of life or limb.
The most courteous of drivers to me were for
the most part larger vehicles i.e. truck and
trailers or buses. But, not all drivers are that
aware of the consequences of not stopping for
pedestrians, mom with stroller and small child,
people with canes, or walking disabilities or
motorized wheelchairs.
I t} ought this was established in the driver's
manual?
Even with an arm straight out in front of you
and a cautious look both ways, you're not sure if
they will hot or miss you.
Put your phone down, look around and slow
down. The next number you may call could be
an insurance agent, a lawyer or police to inform
them of the new game on Main Street "Hit or no
hit." Possibly bright orange paint or a machine
gun elf on this corner could be an option for this
game.
Food bank needs
To the Editor,
As we approach the fall season, it is a stime to
mark our thanksgiving. If we simply take time
to open our eyes to the natural beauty around
us; to breath in the clear crisper air; to admire
and taste the bounty of the harvest, it is a time
of joy and wonder for many.
We simply are feeling a sense of gratitude and
Also, to the young man who laughed and
made a most intelligent arm gesture, I will get
your number next time.
The life you save could be a friend, neighbour,
relative or just a member of the community, or
maybe even yourself.
Slow down when down town.
F.R. Teatero
Egmondville, On.
your contribution
appreciation for our lives. Every day there is a
smorgasbord for our senses and we can feel a
part of something that is greater than the sum
of its parts.
There are those in our community Who need
a hand up. The need in our community is signif-
See SHARE, Page 6
Peregrinating pigs annoy citizens
on Seaforth streets in 1882
September 15, 1882
A large black male bear, weighing
350 pounds, was shot by George
Robertson of Carmunnock, 12 miles
from Mitchell. Bears are numerous
in this section and have killed sev-
eral sheep in the neighbourhood.
Last week, it was noted that one
of Thomas Govenlock's barns was
burnt. It was thought to have been
caused by tramps but is now known
to have been the work of an incen-
diary. Another fire occurred on the
same farm, destroying a building
storing two large stacks of grain
and hay. A man was' seen running
towards the woods. A pump was
removed from the well and a note
found in the tube of the pump, stat-
ing: Not satisfied yet. Unless
Govenlock makes a square settle-
ment with his Northerners, I am
determined to go on. The second
loss, as the first, was not insured.
There are a number of pigs pere-
grinating Seaforth streets. The
pigs, annoying citizens, would be
better in their owner's yards or in
the Pound.
Peter Hawthorne of the Hullett
town line has half an acre of corn
which measures 10 feet, seven
inches in length. It is grown on pea
land, well manured and was not
sown until the last week in May.
This is a terrible growth for three
months.
The Grand Trunk Railway has
issued notices for an excursion
from Seaforth to Niagara Falls and
return. Tickets for the round trip
-cost two dollars.
September 20, 1907
Apple barrels are being made in
Brussels by Dan and William
Keake of Wroxeter. The barrels are
for Robert Thompson, who expects
to use 2,500 this season.
The corner stone of the soon to be
erected Cavan Church in Winthrop
was laid. The new church is being
erected alongside the present
church building. The newly laid
corner stone is white marble and
located on the northeast corner of
the building. Past reports were
deposited in the stone including
church papers, current coins in the
realm, and other documents of
interest to future generations.
September 9, 1932
Attendance at the Seaforth
schools has not changed from 1931.
Seaforth Collegiate has 209 stu-
dents, a decrease of 11; Seaforth
public enrolled 190, a slight
increase; and 54 enrolled at the
Seaforth Separate School.
The last band concert of the sea-
son played by the Seaforth
Highlanders was recently held. The
band will also play at the opening
night of the Big Community Sale.
Workmen have started to tear out
the front of the old Bright Stand in
the Regent Theatre block. The
stone will be modernized and front
changed to harmonize with the new
theatre.
A ton of butter was stolen from
the Seaforth Creamery when
thieves backed a truck to the win-
dow, forcing a lock on a large refrig-
erator and removing the butter.
October 4, 1957
Miss Greta Thompson has
marked her 50th year as librarian
of Seaforth Carnegie Library. She
assumed duties on September 17,
1907, following the death of her
brother who was the librarian.
Damage estimated at $18,000 by
Fire Chief John F. Scott, when fire
destroyed a large bank barn on the
farm of Mansel Cook, three miles
west of Winthrop. Lost in addition
to crops were seven pigs, 250 hens,
hay loader, manure spreader,
binder and other equipment.
Arnold J. Scott, son of Mr. and
Mrs. J.T. Scott, Seaforth, was
named general manager of the
feeds division of Ogilive Flour Mills
Co., Ltd., with headquarters in
Montreal.
Barbara Turnbull, 11, was pic-
tured in the Expositor handling a
champion Shorthorn bull, entered
by W. Turnbull and Son. A daugh-
ter of William Turnbull, she took
part in the Brussels Fall Fair.
Clayton Connell of Seaforth has
grown a huge crop of potatoes. One
sample weighed 2 1/2 and mea-
sured 18 by 13 inches.
September 22, 1982
Dublin and area residents are
petitioning the Ministry of
Transportation and
Communication in an effort to have
traffic lights intalled at the inter-
section of Highway 8 and Perth
County Road 10. At the head of the
petition campaign are two area res-
idents, Stephen Murray and John
Horn, both of RR 4, Walton.
Seaforth's Fall Fair isn't going to
the dogs on Saturday afternoon,
but dogs will be a major attraction
for the first time at the 136 -year-
old fair. Brenda Whyte, who's orga-
nizing the dog review for the
Seaforth Agricultural Society says
a highlight will be a best dressed
dog contest for local kids under 13
and their pets. Six prizes altogeth-
er will be awarded, first, second
and third for the best dressed dog
and best dressed puppy.
Lynne Dodds, 17, of Winthrop has
been chosen as the 1983 Queen of
the furrow at the 55th annual
Huron County plowing match held
on the farm of M6urice Hallahan in
East Wawanosh Township.