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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1988-01-06, Page 2jE'Huron 4 o ltor- SINCE 1860, SERVING.THE COMMUNITY FIRST Incorporating ' ED BYRSKIi General Manager The Brussels Post HEATHER McILWRAITH, Editor • Published in• Seaforth, Ontario Member Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc. . Every Wednesday Morning Ontario Community Newspaper Association Ontario Press Council Commonwealth Press Union ° - ' International Press institute „ Subscription rates: Canada '20.00 a year„in advance The Expositor is brought'to you Senior Citizens - '17.00 a' year in advance each week by the efforts of: pat Outside Canada '60.00 a year, in advance Armes, Neil Corbett, Terri -Lynn ' Single Copies • .50 cents each Dale. Dianne McGrath and Bob McMillan. Second class mail. registration Number 0696 Wednesday, January 6, '1988 Editorial and Business Offices -10 Main Street, Seaforth Telephone (519)527-0240 Mailing Address - P.O. Box 69. Seaforth, Ontario, NOK Two County press loses journalists Huron County is unique in many respects, but it is certainly a standout when it comes to the weekly community newspaper industry. In newspaper circles throughout Ontario, Huron County is known for its many fine com- munity newspapers, many of them award winners among their peers who compete in the Ontario Community Newspapers Association and the Cana- dian Community Newspapers Association contest. But newspapers, like anything else, are only as goodas the people who produce them - and Huron County has been blessed over the years with some dedicated and concerned newspaper reporters and editors who have honed their craft right here at home on news stories and feature articles of local interest. In the last days of December, the newspaper industry in Huron lost two faithful servants. Bill Batten who served as editor of The Exeter Times - Advocate over more than 20 years died of cancer and Wilma Oke, free- lance reporter from the Seaforth area, retired after a quarter century of chasing fires, photographing parades, covering meetings and meeting deadlines for a host of publications. Both Bill and Wilma worked long and hard to give Huron County residents the area news in a responsible, honest fashion. Bill's common sense, co rage and integrity had earned him the respect of his readers as well as of those in the industry who knew.him. In an arti- je in The London Free Pre a week ago, the Exeter mayor Bruce Shaw was quoted as saying that Bill Batten was like "the official opposition” but always "fair" - a tremendous tribute to any journalist striving for excellence. Wilma's dependability was without equal. Nothing deterred Wilma Oke from meeting her commitments...and through the years, she was completely trustworthy to get the straight factsand present them accurately and without personal bias. What's more, Wilma's smiling face, natural gentleness and genuine friendliness made her a particular favourite with everybody who worked with her. Both Bill and Wilma will be missed by the Huron County press. Things lust won't be the same without them.—SJft LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Packing is no simple task I thought pacldng in preparation for a move wasan arduous task, but in many SWEATSOCKS ways packing for a vacation is worse. At least when you're making a permanent move you know virtually everything Yg>l by Heather Mcfwrah own has got to come with you. When you're packing for a vacation you don't know t. ICou're forced to make some heartren - choices between what's suitable and what's not. In fact, one of the first bits of advice of- fered to anyone taking a vacation is "travel light", and believe me that's easier said than done. I wonder if anyone has ever truly accomplished the art off travelling light. Myself, I find it's practically a major undertaking, first of all getting a wardrobe together for a winter getaway, and second- ly, getting it all to fit into one suitcase. Sure your eventual destination may be boasting brilliant sunlight and balmy breezes - but what's balmy to one person might not be to the other - and thus the dilemna. It's impossible to travel light - unless you live like the people in the soaps - take an empty suitcase and just buy what you need when you get there. When you live in the. real world that means facing the financial fact that busying your supplies upon arrival is out of the question. We're all familiar with the saying t the shorter one's trip, the harder it is to ack for. It's common knowledge that sou ne will pack as much for a weekend trip as they would for one that lasts a week - just in case. Well, in keeping with tradition, I'm pack- ing just as much for one week, as I would for two, and I'm still not certain I have everything necessary for my vacation, although I suppo et by. I honestly think I'd ve an easier time packing if I was hes for a chillier destination. Then at 1 I'd know I wouldn't have to be making choices between shorts or slacks, t-ahirts o "ackets. I'd just throw in a myriad of turtle n ks, sweaters, jeans and sweatpants and leave it at that. There'd be no question as to whether or not I'd be running around bare -legged, or forced to cover" up because of unseasonable weather. And I guess that's what I'm afraid of. If I pack according to the weather forecasts, I may very well fin I have nothing at all suitable to wear wh I arrive. The same is true if I play a. utious hand and pack conservatively. None -the -less I suppose I should be reliev- ed the biggest worry on my mind right now is whether or not the shirts I pack are sleeveless, capped, half, three-quarter or long-sleeved. I could be burdened with any one of a number of other problems. And right now, as you're reading this, my worries are over. I'm already packed and gone. Hopefully the next worry I have will con- cern whether or not there's enough room in my suitcase to bring back all my souvenirs. See you later. sig Xfj<2212, irI t ir.geA4e g�hsr '.1 rol/1.I dem' to -thee 4.2767. .i6sza�e 1� Columnist Readers should seek worthy goal Dear Editor, This letter is sent in the hope readers will seek a new and worthy goal ie the coming year. Much effort has gone into the pursuit of happiness and joy this holiday season. We have purchased the latest products to make us comfortable and temporarily happy. However much this nation has been blessed with material wealth, we have not been able to relieve Poverty and hardship: The United Nations declared 1987 the International Year Of Shelter For The Homeless. It is hard to believe that we still have more homeless in our streets than ever before. The streets of Toronto contain many destitute people. It will be a long winter for many, while for some it will be their last in 1987 the world's population passed the five billioin mark! The phenomenal growth will certainly put a strain an` the earth's natural and human resources. Homelessness will increase, food supplies are already inadequate, and natural resources wi11be depleted. Jesus said, "the poor are mays with us," even when governments make heroic efforts to relieve their plight_ We long for the capacity to feed the multitude ince Jesus did centuries ago. We should realize, however, that the true bread from heaven is God's Word 'that is able to make us wise unto salvation". The wonderful characteristics that Christ exhibited are rarely seen. There are many today for whom this time of year conjures up only illusions Lod Santa Claus. Has this myth replaced die San of God? Has the Messiah of the Old Testament been replaced by materialism, self-interest, and insen- sitivity sitivity to the nits of others? Have we forgotten the rightful heir to the throne hi Anacin poll foiled To the editor: Good news from one of the Pacemakers no headaches in Egmondville or Seaforth". Jerusalem wno will be king over all the earth? (Isaiah 2:4) This hope has been replaced by mous community whose leaders confuse oy of future peace on earth by offering goodpeo- ple a fantasy in the clouds at death. Nowheredoes the Bible teach that heaven is the reward for righteous people. In the oft - repeated Lord's Prayer we are taught to ask that "God's will be done on earth as it is in heaven". Unfortunately, familiarity with the Bible, as well as reverence for it's authority, have gone by the wayside. It's influence certainly has waned as acts of kindness and love t• our families and neighbors are neglected a t - tributes. In 1968, let us endeavour t. 1d the Bible to learn of spiritual matters ano to find the path of wisdom, before God's Son returns to the earth. The signs are there — the establishment of the State of Israel (almost 40 years ago), the rise of Soviet power, and widespread moral decline, all confirm God's prophetic message. , The issues are vital and the times are urged, May it be our New Year's resolution to prepare for Christ's return. It is not too late to evaluate our lives and to commit ourselves to Godly values and purposes. Sincerely, H.R. Curry and J.P. Wisnionski makes and breaks resolutions So, you thought you were safe, eh? When it didn't appear inside this rec- tangle last week, you thought you were go- ing to be spared the agony of wading through another one of my annual New Year's columns? Fools! They say there are only three things in life that are inevitable: death, taxes and my New Year's column_ (According to a recent survey, mare than 50 per cent of the population actually refer taes.. But what do hey know?) death and Tact year, I offered a lengthy disserta- tion on the pitfalls of the annual New Year's Eve party. Despite this, I attended one anyway. Which brings us to the New Year's topic for 1488. "New Year's Resolutions. How to make them. How to break them." 1f the most popular of all New "ear's resolutions is the annual pledge not tither defile one's body with cigarette siuoke and the accompanying aeeorthaent of toxins contained therein. This is an ex- cellent resolution to make, but, unfor- tunately, an all too easy one to break. New Year's Day is a terrible time to quit smoking. You have a hangover; the entire extended family has gathered for a visit (including Uncle Wilbur who smokes tree branch -sized cigars), income tax time is approaching, winter is here — more stress than that, you do not need. Quit smoking in March, right after the third price increase of the year. Yon will be in a better frame of mind for it then. The second most popular New Year's FROM THIS ANGLE by Patrick Raftis resolution is to promise yourself you will lose weight Pounds of it. You will get in nee ood shape, you tell yourself, you will be a'iie to do the entire 20 -Minute Workout in just over a half-hour. Wrong. A person who has just: eaten at least foto- full-course turkey dinners (plus leftovers and a boxand-a-half of the chocolates you got hum Christmas) over the past week, should not even think about wastline control. It is going to take you at least two mon- ths just to get your body back to its pathetic pre -holiday form, let alone make any improvements on it. A better resolution would be a pledge to gain weight and further limit your physical activity. This way, when you break your resolution, you will get slim- mer. Trust me. The annual decision to give up strong drink does not count as a resolution as it is usually made at 7 a.m., January 1, while standing at the kitchen sink still dusty - mouthed after your fifth glass of waterer broken hastily six hours later when yo brother-in-law shows up at your house with .r • one and only rase of beer he will pay this year. Such opportunities as this a t to he wantonly emtanriervrl Municipal elections held JANUARY 6,158'8 The Bayfield Municipal council for this year was elegy ''d by acclamation being the first time it _ s. history of the village. Is the mfllenimr 1r irg? Mr. h Pickard, of Deter, spent the early part Sunday before last in London Today ;,,.,t for my .,m, s.,t:,�:...,s;,,., r .....rz _ a-ith ' ids, and startedfor home in a. ed 80 people and learned much to my sur- c". r , nee o'clock At Oxford Street, n- Ri ^hr , ,,j. Henry Stewart asked him for - . and the driver complied. When Hope was reached, Stewart pulled w. large stones from his pocket, and told ' to hand over his wealth. The latter refust .., and "irew Stewart to the bottom of the cutters sat on him, and in this way brought him to the police station in London, where he had him locked up on a'cherge of drunkenness. Stewart is a hard having served several terms m the central prison. There were 33 successful candidates at the recent entrance examination in Seaforth. They are provisionally admitted into the high school subject to the approval of the high school inspectors. It is very pro- bable that 14 more students will be admit- ted, as they generally scored high cm the ex- amination, but were a few marks behind on some one subject, mostly. history. It is very .probable that all these eradidates will be prise that only one had ever used Anacin. and she assured me that drily once in a while had she used it I was disappointed as the ad on te:evisio' had me convinced unless you use Anari-i you are not with it According to mysun' ; . we here must be headache -free. Could it be all the fresh air we get when walking' Does it help? If I go to prison for taking this survey - hope all my close friends will St -37)C b1 me, and visit regularly. Who knows .cavi. - homeergight help my weight problem. Or are the meals in jail better than I've beard? I always understood it was only bread and water - but I did hear on TV lately the prisoners were upset because they were served beef stew. I think I shall quit watching TV. I seem to be coming up with a few problems. Are there any more like me. Betty Maciean. fully admitted as the history paper was en- tirely too heavy for entrance examination, being in fact, a very fine paper for third class certificates. JANUARY 1913 The new county bridge at Auburn has now been completed and is open for traffic. Mr. Robert Medd, Jr., was the first to pass over the new bridge with a team. He lives in West Wawanosh. Mr. Adam Nicholson, of Hullett, who recently had the misfortune to lose his right hand in a threshing machine, was presented with a cheque for $200, a Christmas present contributed by his friends. There was not a very large attendance at the nomination meeting in the town hall on Monday night and everything passed over very quietly. Mr. J. C. Greig was elected mayor. by acclamation. This year's council will be made up of H. Stewart, James Gillespie, H- Speare, J. J. Claff, C. Aberhart and Geo. Canino. J. H. Reid, John Beattie and John Rankin were re-elected school trustees. The Reeveship will be between D. Barbara and A. Stewart. The people of Seaforth will have an oppor- tunity on Monday next of voting on what is known as the Duncan by-law. This by-law is to authorize the council to grant Mr. Himmel freedom from taxes, for a period of 10 years, •a People who don't drink, smoke, or overeat, will make less tangible resolu- tions. Be: moreunctual, more ecent, more optimistic, 'more ffi ore pleasant, (choose one or more). Resolutions like this fall like dominos as soon as you break the first one_ The first time you are late for something your personal efficiency rating will go down, shattering your optimism about keeping the rest of your resolutions and making you cranky. Better to keep your old bad habits in the first place than recycle ttp into new ones. The worst kinds of resolutions to malt are one's -which carry slime sort of penalty for non-compliance. For example, don't bet Uncle Wilbur 20 bucks that you can quit smoking longer than him. That's $20 you can kiss goodbye unless you can afford to hire a private detective, or convince Aunt Velma to put 24-hour suAvenlance on the old coot. The only kind of resolutions it is safe to make are the kind you have no choice but to keep. Resolve, for example, not to tell the boss it was you who drew the Wilier moustache on his photograph on the office bulletin board, then proceed to have a hap- py, and slightly smug, new year. in Seaforth of old IN THE YEARS AGONE from the Archives on the Grip Hotel property, providing he purchases it and occupies it as a legging fac- tory. This is a by-law which we think the people m Seaforth should vote in favor of, because we believe it would be in the in- terest of the town. JANUARY I, 193S The hockey season was opened in Seaforth on Thursday last when the Clinton in- termediates defeated the Seaforth Beavers 5-3 in an O.H-A. game that kept the large crowd up in the as for 60 minutes. e 5 , Little interest was evident in the elections held in seven Huron municipalities on Mon- day. In a number of cases the election was for council only, the higher offices having gone in by acclamation A new record in the number of Huron County police court cases to be heard in any+ one year was established in 1937. A total of 589 cases came into court, compared to the previous high water mark of 519 a year ago. 185 of t1le cases were for breaches Of the Highway Traffic Act, there were 79 eases of breaking ants —tering, 68 liquor cases and 62 theft Next in order came operating radios without licenses 41, disorderly con - 'duct 17, forgery 15, drunk driving 14, possessing stolen goods 14, assault 12, vagrancy 9, false pretenscis 9, keeping com- mon gaming houses 4, robbery with violence 3, attempted theft 2. JANUARY 3, 1963 The first baby to be born in Scott Memorial Hospital n' hi the New Year was Daniel Peter. Weirrnarm, the six pound, eight ounce son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Weimann of Seaforth. Arriving at 6:05 a.m. New Year's morning, he is the first child in the Weimann family Reeve'Dan Beuermann was returned by acclamation as reeve of McKillop following township nominations Friday. He begins his sixteenth term as head of the municipality. Seaforth Teen -Twenty held a successful dinner and dance in the Community Centre Saturday evening. Despite poor weather conditions about one hundred were in alien - dace at the turkey dilutes; catered by Mrs. W. P. Miller.