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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2007-10-03, Page 5Opinion The Huron Expositor • October 3, 2007 Page 5 MMP will increase level of democracy in Ontario, says Goderich doctor • To the Editor, On Oct. 10, Ontarians will have the opportu- nity to increase the level of democracy in Ontario by voting in Ontario's first ever refer- endum on electoral reform. By voting in favour of "Mixed Member Proportional (MMP), voters will enhance the democratic process in Ontario. The results of the last federal election provide insight as how M.M.P. would improve democra- cy. In the last federal election the Conservative Party of Canada polled 36.3 percent of the pop- ular vote and formed the government. On the other hand, the Green Party of Canada polled 4.5 per cent of the popular vote and didn't get a single seat in Ottawa. It simply isn't fair or democratic, that the 4.5 per cent who voted for the Green Party were completely excluded from the House of Parliament in the "first past the post, winner takes all," system in place during that election. Had M.M.P. been adopted at the federal level, (several) members of the Green Party, repre- senting the 4.5 per cent of Canadians who voted for their policies, would now be sitting on Parliament Hill. So, on Oct. 10, follow the advice of the inde- pendent, non-partisan Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform and vote in favour of MMP. Remember, more democracy is good to your health! Sincerely, Jim Hollingworth, MD Goderich, On. Steckle opposes MMP system To the Editor, Last Thursday (Sept. 27) the Huron County Federation of Agriculture hosted a provincial all candidates meeting in Holmesville. While the event was well attended and generally very informative, I regret that I must write this let- ter in an effort to clear up some misinformation that was distributed frqm the platform by one of the provincial candidates. In response to a question regarding the refer- endum on Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) representation, one of the candidates suggested that he had a letter from me, professing sup- port for the proposed new system of electing provincial MPPs. That is simply and utterly untrue and I would like members of the public to understand See MMP, Page 6 Cyclist makes ride from Seaforth to London in five and a half hours in 1882 September 29, 1882 The Exelsion Organ of which Messrs. Scott Brothers of Seaforth are part proprietors, was awarded first prize and diploma at the Toronto Exhibition. The instrument which was exhibited, is now in their Seaforth store and is a beau- ty. L.B. Moore of Stratford, made the trip from London to Seaforth on his bicycle in five hours and a half. These animals bid fair to supercede the steam engine and railway car- riages for passenger traffic. Brussels Company of Volunteers and Battalion Band arrived home from camp. They marched through town and played several selections. The newly erected Canada Methodist Church in Hensall was formally opened with Rev. J. Wakefield, director of the district conducting the service. The church is completely free from debt. Workers were given a score at Broadfoot's planing mill, Seaforth, when a belt driving the governor of the engine slipped off the pulley and the engine ran away. Eight feet of shaft and pulleys running through the mill, crashed to the floor below where men were work- ing. Nobody was injured. October 4, 1907 Last month 14 new members were added to the Seaforth lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. More new recruits are expected soon. W. Welsh of the 10th concession of McKillop recently shot a large black bear on his farm. Shot with a revolver, the animal weighed near- ly 300 pounds. The carcass was brought to Kennedy Bros. meat store, where it was on display. The old Cavan church and old school in Winthrop were sold with the church sold to John McCallum for $100. James Nicholson pur- chased the school for $100 and the woodshed was purchased by H. Ross for $20. John Kennedy Bros. meat store, broke his leg in two places. He was carrying a box full of sausage into the cellar and slipped on the stairs. The moving picture show by Mr. Cady, in Carmichael's block is doing a good business. The admis- sion is only five cents. September 23, 1932 In a closely contested game of softball, Seaforth eliminated Goderich in the semifinals, scoring 15 runs against 11. A game fol- lowed in Clinton and Seaforth won 11-7 in the finals, winning the Sills Cup. Many records were broken during the annual sports day of the Seaforth Collegiate Institute. The boys' senior championship was won by D'Orlean Sills, 48 points. Intermediate boys winner was Evan Rennie, 51 points. Barbara Everhart won the girls senior and Leola Nott won the girls junior. P.B. Moffatt, principal of the Seaforth public school has discov- ered a strange fruit which is round, yellowish and covered with numer- ous small bumps. He said it is an Osage Orange and was found in Bayfield. It is commonly planted for hedges. Advertised was a Softball Dance on Fall Fair night to be held in Cardno's Hall. Music by Snider's Kitchener Orchestra. Admission 50 cents and 25 cents. Don't miss it. November 1, 1957 A Staffa family lost their home in a $7,000 blaze when a newly installed wood heater set a portion around the chimney ablaze. The two storey frame home belonged to Mr. and Mrs. John Templeman. Most of the furniture from the ground floor was saved, but the balance was lost, including winter clothing. The newly formed Seaforth Kinsmen Club decided to hold their charter night on December 2. At aspecial meeting, Seaforth council chose a police chief from nearly 50 applications. Edward Eberhardt, 36, was hired at a salary of $3,600 per year. Appointed as constable was George Martin at a salary of $2,800. Council decided to dispense with the O.P.P. two months ago when it was decided costs to the town were prohibitive. Seaforth Boy Scouts realized $120 as a result of Apple Day. The pro- ceeds will further scouting in town. October 6, 1982 Tuckersmith Township Council has refused to approve the pro- posed operating budget of $21,884 for the new Seaforth and District Community Centres for the two month period - November 1 to December 31,1982. Council was unanimous in agreeing that the operating deficit of $9,719 proposed in the budget was unrealistic for two months. Dublin and area residents have won a partial victory in their fight to have a stop light installed at the Intersection of Highway 8 and Perth County Road 10. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Communication •has given its approval to the installation of a flashing light at the site. The approval came after a group of con- cerned residents sent the ministry a petition requesting that stop lights be installed.