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The Huron Expositor, 1985-11-06, Page 3NEWS AND FEATURES THE HURON EXPOSITOR, NOVEMBER 6, 1985 — A3 MERVYN NOTT 't GERTRUDE TAYLOR HRISTINE HOSTE Don't BOB ABERHART LOU DUFFY HILDAwAUSTIN forget Remembrance Day school day the day should be devoted to programs. Teachers could show scenes of the 1914-18 battle, or 1939-45, so that kids can see what really happened. It's not the kids who start the battles it's the adults, The onus should be put on what war has meant - War is hell:'There are all kinds of movies that show that." "It's a great thing that people are forgetful, but we have to remember the next war will be entirely different. It will wipe man off the face of the earth. We spend more money today to keep man off the earth than keep him on. We should be spending more money on the peace effort than on weapons:" "I think Remembrance Day should be remembered by special services and stuff especially in the schools," said Christine Neste. "Kids should know that people gave their lives for the country." "Sometimes I think remembering is all right and sometimes I think it is all wrong," For the most part Canadians feel Remem- brance Day, November 11,, should be a day of commemoration - a day when Canadians of all ages remember the sacrifices made by other Canadians; of the lives lost, and the injuries sustained in the effort to bring freedom to the world, . But at the same time, as the veterans of the wars that were fought to ensure freedom grow older and die, the memories are fewer. The Expositor asked some local residents whether or not they felt Remembrance Day was important and whether or not people today care about the battles fought some years ago. "I feel there should be a little more attention paid to Remembrance Day by the schools," said Mervin Nott of Egmondville. "Possibly we should give the younger generation an education on what took place. It (November 11 is gradually becoming just a holiday with not too much understanding about what the day is all about. it should be remembered," • TO THE EDITOR REAL women e are writing to express our conce,i.s :,bout the increasing trend towards polariza- tion of women's organizations into supposed- ly pro -family and anti -family factions. We are aware that REAL Women of Canada are mounting an organized campaign to portray all feminist organizations as anti -family. We believe this to be a total misrepresentation of the organized move- ment for equality for women in Canada. Without exception, groups like ours which consider themselves part of the Canadian women's movement and define themselves as feminist, stand firmly committed to two principles: choice and equality. We believe that neither principle can exist independently of the other. The right to choose • to marry or to remain single, to become a parent or to remain childless, to work inside or outside paid labor force • is the cornerstone of the Canadian women's movement upon which all demands for. equality are based. Discrimination against women in Canada takes many forms. The women's movement in Canada has focussed its energies on achieving equality for all women a disgrace it has worked hard to obtain legislation of direct concern to women as workers such as affirmative action, equal pay for work of equal value and sexual harassment. But, it has worked equally hard to obtain legislation of benefit to women as mothers on reproductive hazards in the workplace, parental leave, child care, funding for 'assaulted women, effective enforcement of support orders and family law reform. The women's movement in Canada over the past 20 years has continued to grow and to receive increasingly popular support only because it truly reflects the opinions and concerns of the vast majority of Canadian women regardless of age, economic or marital status. As feminists, board members of Women Today reject any insinuations that there is any conflict between women's rights and human rights We will continue to work towards a future that contains the possibility of choice, equality and peace for all Canadians, Yours sincerely, Debbie Selkirk, president W omen Today. Seaforth residents cast vote for preservation Residents of Seaforth would like to see a section of Main Street, destroyed earlierthis year by fire, repaired, at least according to a straw poll conducted by this newspaper The f'2cpositor received 42 replies to the survey which accounts for approximately 4.2 per cent of newspaper subscribers in the area. Of those who replied 31 said they'd like to see the block repaired if at all possible and 11 said they'd prefer to see it demolished Comments included with the replies were. "No way do w'e think it should he demolished. Will the insurance not put a roof on" it would take away from the Main Street of Seaforth if that corner was tont down. We think it should be preserved if possible ' I walk by it every day it is a disgrace I hope it is preserved somehow. for the sake of the look of the front from the street Demolish the hack apartment " • a John Street resident "If it is torn down what will he put in its place or will it ,pest be another vacant lot on Main Street "Definitely preserve it. Let's find a way. A special appeal to the Ontario Housing Federation. "If you demolish it the town would look like a ghost town.- " Preserve own.""Preserve it if possible." "Demolition is intolerable. Preserve - absolutely. "Keep the town looking good by all means, don't destroy it by tearing down our Main Street." "Demolish it and i double that " "it's too costly to repair He (Ken Roth) should have the same rights to demolish as the restaurant site across the street did.- " Demolish id.""Demolish it before it falls and kilts someone " Exactly what will happen with the site is still up•in-the•air, but it is obvious Seaforth residents in general don't want to see the block demolished Maybe those citizens can band together and find a solution "I think it should be remembered," seconded Lesley Ash of Seaforth. "A lot of people don't care. Everyone says forget it, it's all in the past and we're supposed to learn from our mistakes. My uncle was in the navy and 4 really bothered him. Having grown up in a family where we went to the Cenotaph on Remembrance Day I think it's important." "It's just another day and that's it," said Lou Duffy of Seaforth. "Actually we're living in another age., That's in the past. As to the younger generation it's more of an educational program for them, there's no emotion 'attached to Remembrance Day" "As a retired schoolteacher I remember our school used to put on quite a Remem- brance 'Day program, with a trip to the cenotaph and a procedure like at the Legion," said Bob Aberhart, also of Seaforth. It's my impression that Remembrance Day should not be a holiday. if it falls on a added Gertrude Taylor of Seaforth, formerly of McKillop Township, "The war was over -a loan time ago, Right now I guess it doesn't make much difference to me. My sons are all too old to go, and my grandsons, well they might be called. I think it's a good idea to keep peace. We don't like war.' "Yes, we should definitely remember," said Hilda Austin, of Seaforth, "W a lost a lot of men. There were a lot of brave ones who went and a lot of sneaky ones who didn't. I believe in respect for the ones who were good enopgh to go. Today people don't know what it's all about. They haven't grown to the age that cur boys are." "We should have here what they have in other countries, drafting for the boys even in the peacetime. How many hundreds are walking the streets and don't even have a job, or don't want a job." "I believe in Remembrance Day more so than some of the other foolish days we have," Who can vote in municipal elections? The Municipal elections Act sets out the conditions a person must meet in order to vote in municipal elections. Any person who: a) At any time during the period between September 3 and October 23 was a resident of the Municipality ora non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or a spouse of such owner or tenant; and b)is a Canadian citizen or other 'British subject' on polling day (November 12); and c) is at least eighteen (18) years of age as of polling day is entitled to vote. Any person whose name is not on the polling list can vote on election day provided he or she makes a declaration that the above conditions are applicable to him or her, The only people in the above general categories who cannot vote are those persons who are inmates of penal or correctional institutions serving a sentence of imprisonment. In Seaforth the polls will be set up at the Community Centres. Work is stopped on Main Street Construction was temporarily halted on a building on Main Street North, Seaforth last week, due to changes from the original design plan. Seaforth Clerk -Treasurer Jim Crocker said a stop -work order was issued on October 30, until the building's owner Jim Krisitis can present the town with updated engineer's drawings, including proposed changes in the renovations being done. "They can't do anymore work until the proper drawings are in," said Mr. Crocker, adding the updated drawings were expected to arrive today. The entire building, which formerly housed an arcade has been gutted and the old store front torn out and replaced, at this point. Hat carnival at roller rink in 1885 100 YEARS AGO The Hat Carnival will take place at the Queen's Roller Rink this evening. DTs. Elliott and Gunn have changed their office in Seaforth from Dr Hanover's late office to Weir's Royal Hotel Messrs. Charlesworth and Bmwnell have leased the old Hill store. lately occupied by Scott Brothers, and are having it fitted up for a grocery store. Mr. David Dobson, lately of Brussels, but now of Kansas was in town on Wednesday. Mr. Dobson is much taken up with his new home and has purchased another farm. His present farm adjoins that of Mr. Robert Laidlaw, who, he says, with the other Huron friends in that neighborhood are all well and doing well, Mr. R. Common has had a telephone erected at his residence on North Main Street 75 IrTARS *r() While working at the fire on Saturday morning, Mr Charles Stewart. of the firm of Stewart Bros„ had a narrow escape from serious injury in the dark, he stepped into a hole in the floor and went through He put out his arms and thus saved himself from a drop into the basement. where the fire was worst and the smoke the densest Mr J H Elliott, late of the Thessalon Advocate, has purchased the Blyth Standaro J GOOD CITIZENS—The Seaforth Recreation Committee presented Ken Campbell, civic service; Ron Drager, sports. Jane Vincent, its 1985 Citizenship Awards al the annual Recreation Conference, humanitarian award. held S?turdav at the Seafortt' Arpna Receiving awards. from left: (Raffia photo) IN THE YEARS AGONE from Mr. W.H. TKen-, of the Brussels Post, Mr Elliott is a cousin of Mr. H.B. Elliott, of the Wingham Times, and comes of a newspaper family, He gets possession right away and will undoubtedly keep the Standard right up to the mark. 50 YEARS AGO When an earthquake arrived in Seaforth on Hallowe'en, it took citizens some time to make up their minds whether it was a prank of some fun -minded boys or a real earthquake. The shock occurred shortly after the Lions Midnight Show had started and was suffi- cient to shake buildings, although no damage resulted. The badminton season will officially get under way in Seaforth on Wednesday of next week when the local club will hold an opening tournament. A rargely attended meeting of the Huron Medical Association was held at Scott Memorial Hospital here on Wednesday, with more than 25 doctors present. 25 YEARS AGO When SDHS bus operator Scott Habkirk began to prepare his fleet of buses for trips Tuesday morning, he found Hallowe'en gremlins had released the air from 35 of the 36 tires on the buses. The 36th tire revealed efforts of the pranksters to remove the valve cap. Despite the inconvenience, Mr Habkirk was able to have the six buses on the road only a few minutes late. William Strong and Larry Wheatley, both of Seaforth, were among the winners at the Huron County debating and public speaking competition finals held in Seaforth and District High School Tuesday night. James Renwick and Murray Mulvey. of Belmore were also winners. COMMUNITY CALENDAR If you're organizing a non-profit event of interest to other Seaforth area residents, phone the recreation office of 527-0882 or the Expositor at 527-0240 or mail the information to Community Calendar, The Huron Expositor, Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario NOK IWO well in advance of the scheduled date S'iace for the Community Calendar is donated by The Huron Expositor. Wednesday, November 6 1-3 p.m Parents & Tots 4:30 - 5 :30 p. m. Ringette Practice 5:30 • 6:30 p.m. Midget Practice 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Minor Broomball 8:45 p.m .Ladies Broomball Thursday, November 7 4:15 • 5:15 p.m. Atom Practice 5:15 - 6:15 p.m Bantam Practice 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Minor Broomball 7:30 p.m. Mens Broomball Friday, November 8 4-5 p.m. Sr. Houseleague practice 5-6 p.m Jr. Houseleague practice 6-7 p.m. PeeWee Practice 7-8 p.m. Ringette Practice 8:30 p.m. Centenaires vs. Tavistock Saturday, November 9 Houseleague Hockey Games 7:30 a.m. Oilers vs. Bruins 8:30 a.m. Canadians vs. North Stars 9:30 a.m. Flames vs Leafs 10:30 a.m. Jets vs. Whalers 11:30 a.m. Flyers vs. Penguins 12:30 - 1;30 Ringette Practice 1:30 • 3 p.m. Public Skating 3-4 p.m. Mites Practice 5-7 p.m. Power Skating 7 p.m PeeWee's vs. Mitchell 1:30 - 2:30 Story Hour at the library Sunday, November 10 2 p:m Centenaires vs. Exeter 5-6 p.m. Jr. Ringette vs. Exeter 6-7 p.m Petite Ringette i -IL Games 7:00 p.m. Hawks vs Rangers 8:30 p. m. Canadians vs Flyers Monday, November 11 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Figure Skating Tuesday, November 12 5:30 - 6:30 p.m, Novice Practice 6:30 - 8 p.m. Atom Practice 8:30 p.m Centenaires vs. Clinton 8- p.m Regular practice for the Harmony Hi -Cites at Public School 8 p.in. Hospital Auxiliary meeting in board room at Hospital 8:15 p.m. Seaforth Women's Institute will meet at the home of Mrs. Gordon Elliott. Wednesday, November 13 1.3 p.m. Parents & tots 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Ringette Practice 5:30 - 6:30 p.m Midget Practice 6:30 - 7:30 Minor Broomball 8:45 p.m. Ladies Broomball 1:30 - 4 p.m. Senior Shuffleboard 6 p.m. Horticultural Society annual meeting and potluck supper at Public School. Please bring dishes and Cutlery. Everyone Welcome.