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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1988-07-13, Page 18.Huron xpositor SINCE 1860, SERVING THE COMMUNITY FIRST 0.11.1.11 Incorporating The Brussels Post Published its Seaf®rth, Ontario Every WednesdayJvtorning The (Expositor is brought to you each week by the efforts of: Pat Armes, Neil Corbett, Terri -Lynn Dale, Dianne McGrath and Bob McMillan. ED BYRSKI, General Manager HEATHER McILWRAITH, Editor Member Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc. Ontario Community Newspaper Association Ontario Press Council Commonwealth Press Union International Press Institute Subscription Rates: Canada '20.00 a year, In advance Senior Citizens -'17.00 a year In advance Outside Canada '60.00 a year, In advance Single Copies - .50 cents each Second class mail registration Number 0696 Wednesday, July 20, 1988 Editorial and Business Offices - 10 Main Street, Seaforth Telephone (519) 527-0240 Matting Address - P.A. Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK IWO Lord, it's hard to be humble., and .:'ch They're calling it Canada's Royal wed- ding, and I must admit that bothers me a little bit. I mean, everyone knows that Canada is the land of ice and snow, and hockey is its dational past time, but whoever elevated Wayne Gretzky of The Edmonton Oilers to a position of royalty? I mean, he didn't even win the NHL scoring race this year. However interesting the event turned out to be, personally I found the hype suit', rounding the Wayne Gretzky-Janet Jones wedding a bit much. Certainly Gretzky and Jones, who both come from humble beginnings and profess- to be such "average" people, outdid themselves with the "cast of thousands" at their wedding. In fact, by the time July 16 rolled around there'd been so Much said, and written, about this supposed fairy tale cduple that their wedding, which should have been a solemnization of their love and respect for each other, became almost a three ring circus. I had to wonder just how many of those actually invited to this "gala event" of the season were friends, and how many were there simply because they were the "right" people. Oh, I must admit the whole wedding sounded impressive - from the bride's $40,111 wedding gown down, to the six- SWEATSOCKS . - by Heather Mcllwraith course meal - but there was something about the whole event that just didn't sit right with me. Maybe it was the $252,045 Rolla Royce convertible Gretzky gave his bride as a wedding present, or the Charles and Dl - like Carribbean honeymoon on a private yacht moored in the Florida Keys. Maybe it was just the fact that money seemed to flow as freely as the champagne must have, and that every cent spent was documented and released almost flaun- tingly to the public. It was all a little too glitzy for me - a little too public. Nothing was private. In fact, everything about Canada's "Royal Wedding" just reinforced for me, a feeling I've had for tome time, that the shy, reserved and unaffected Gretzky • Canada came to know, respect and leve, no longer exists. I was never more convinced of that fact than during this past week. In all the newspaper accounts of his wedding, both before and after, I saw a Gretzky caught up in his own wealth and impor- tance, a Gretzky who would rather be noticed than not, a Gretzky who seemed to thrive on the sensation his wedding was causing in the press, and who fed the fires of that sensation by making it an event unlike any other. Certainly if we're talking popularity here, the July 16 wedding of Canadian ac- tor Michael J. Fox deserved equal mention in the papers. He however, obviously chose to make it a less public ceremony. Gretzky chose another route. But then again I suppose that decision was his to make. Simply 'because I feel Gretzky sold out the faith the public had in him, is no reason to be upset, and certainly no reason to condemn the man. I mean, obviously he had his reasons. Maybe this was just the best way he knew to further his new wife's career. Maybe not. Safety an issue This is the time of year when the farming community gears up for the busy growing and harvesting season. Now, more than ever, farmers must consider their safety and health needs. Next week is Farm Safety Week, July 25th to the 31st, and this week helps to reinforce the importance of working carefully with the best safety tested methods available. Overall, injuries occurring to agricultural workers in Ontario increased slightly in 1987, according to a recently released statistics study from the Farm Safety Association. The survey of lost -time injuries reported 2,923 juries comopared to 2,856 in '86 and 2,906 in '85. The agricultural commodity group acconting for the largest number of in- juries was the landscape group with 749 injuries (More than 25 per cent of the total), with the tobacco industry reporting 341 injuries (11.6 per cent) and the nursing industry reporting 253 injuries (8.7 per cent).. The Farm Safety Association also recorded 31 agricultural accident fatalities in 1987 with 22 reported in '86, 27 in '85 and 50 in '84. Last year farm tractors were involved in 12 deaths, and eight fatalities involved children under the age of 15. In Perth County last year, five deaths were reported due to farming ac- cidents. Two in April just over to weeks apart saw a 27 -year-old and a 59 -year-old die from mishaps while in June a 40 -year-old died after an acci- dent with a chainsaw In September a 10 -year-old youth was killed afteP a fall from an opening in a hay loft. Finally, in October, a 61 -year-old died when his tractor rolled over him after it was left in neutral and it rolled down a small grade. Five deaths too many. This year, let's keep these statistics in the history books. Let's make Farm Safety Week every week. Mitchell Advocate. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Basset, Bassett story well done To the Editor: My thanks to Neil Corbett for an excellent write up on my kennel. I have read other kennel and show articles containing numerous errors, owing to the reporter's lack of understanding (or the breeder's failure to explain! ), but Neil avoided the' pit- falls by asking questions to clarify a point. One thing I must say is that it is fortunate that Dr. Brian Nuhn has a great sense of humor or I might never be allowed in the clinic again after the comment about fees (just one of my little jokes! ). Actually, I find that I am very well treated, at the clinic and the fees in this area are tower than in some of the larger centres. The staff is always there for me - and they have learned a lot about Bassets and Bassetts over the years! Dorothy T. Bassett Have an opinion? The Huron Expositor welcomes letters to the editor. They must be signed and accompanied by a telephone number should we need to clarifyany information. The Huron Expositor alsd'reserves the right to edit letters. Letters can be dropped off at the Huron Expositor office or mail to: The Huron Expositor Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario NOK IWO Weddings of the rich and, semi-famo. s They should start a new television pro- gram : ro- gram: "Weddings of the Rich and Famous." I saw at least a couple people write let- ters to the editor in some of the major daily papers regarding all the coverage what was dubbed as "Canada's royal wedding" was getting, and a lot of people are talking about it. They think the media has blown the whole thing out of proportion and the wedding was turned into a circus. They've got a point, Janet Jones viiis a little known actress before she decided to marry Gretzky, and contrary to what the people of Edmonton believe Gretzky isn't royalty. I decided there was no way I would watch this wedding, but I ended up seeing it twice on news programs, and the story ran on the front pages so you couldn't avoid it: . I thought "The Great One" kind of sold his wedding cheap by opening it up to the country's speculation the way he did. But I guess it could have been worse. He could have marched down the aisle with double nines on his back, and one of the tails of his COMMUNITY Y CALENDA II you're organizing a non-profit event of interest to other Seeforth area residents, phone the recreation office at 527-0882 or the Expositor at 527-0240, or mall the Information to Communi- ' ty Calendar, The Huron Expositor. Box 69. Seaforlh, Ontario, NOK IWO well in advance of the scheduled dale. Space for the Community Calendar is donated by The Huron Expositor. Wed., July 0' � 4 p.m. - Bambini tams MO p.m. - L,adtete f at Optirtolet it -7:30 poi.- Minor Ser at Optimist ist. MO p.m. - l rer.Hiiugh vs. Seers 906 p.m. - tries vs. Walton Sitiorth iforflcuitunif Society Flower Silent has cancelled for this year. urs., July 21 1 _. WNW* 3i'# C►tt;F. -Squirt Girls'Girls'di �gea'YBfti€iu 7:0 p.m. • St. Columban Squirts vs. Aive in Dublin 7:30 p.m.. Sedtermotth Ettenterond 0:00p.m. • Winton at Winthrop PetWeirtleyS 8:3tf p m. - Brewers vs. Iwo Maui 0:30 p:fr} Sieshawfm ver'Topnotch • Fri., July 6:30 it ra, 14 # rls' GS MY TWO BITS by Neil Corbett tux tucked into his shirt. That's the way hockey magazine cartoonists predicted he'd tie the knot. At their weddings most people are ner- vous about botching their lines or tripping on the way to the altar, but Mr. and Mrs. Gretzky likely had other things on their mind. Like if police could keep the crowds under control and away from Edmonton's favourite couple, if someone could translate the ceremony for all the Euro- pean Oilers who attended the ceremony, keeping Messier and the other animal Oilers under control at the reception, and whether Hugh Hefner was going to snub them. (He did). With all this on their minds it's a wonder they didn't trip or forget their lines. Dry weather causes JULY 20, 1888 Much anxiety is now being felt on account of the growing crops. This anxiety is due to the exceedingly dry weather which has prevailed for the past two months. There have been a few occasional showers, but not enough to thoroughly soak the earth since the spring rains. On accdunt of this drought the hay crop, which is now being garnered, is light. The quality, however, is excellent and it is being saved in splendid order. The fall wheat, in most places, is now out of danger, being nearly ready for the reaper, and the fall wheat harvest will be general the beginning of the week. Barley is short in the straw, but the heads are well filled. The pastures are badly dried up, and if we do not have some rain soon will suffer, and the ef- fect on the dairy product will be serious. On the whole, however, and in comparison with many other districts, we have great reason for thankfulness, for while we need not now expect anything like a prolific yield, we will at least have a fair average crop, and with favourable circumstances perhaps more. Another Seaforthite is distinguishing himself abroad. Since his arrival at Wimbledon Staff Sergeant Alex. Wilson, of the 33rd Battalion, has been doing excellent work as a marksman, and seems destined to do his share of keeping up the credit of the Canadian team. He has won several valuable prizes. A hailstorm at Brussels, on Wednesday of last week, did considerable damage to crops and broke several windows. The Brussels Post entered upon its six- teenth year last issue. In spite of needless opposition off the meanest and most scur- rilous nature, the Post, under its present managment, shows evidence of continued prosperity. It is a good local paper. • • JULY 25, 1913 A FIRE - About six o'clock on Friday evening the fire alarm was sounded which There's all sorts of talk about how being married is going to affect the Oilers cap- tain's performance. (If I was married to Janet Jones I'd never leave the house.) Gretzky has been slowing down gradually for some time, and while some will try to put this off on the recent changes in his life, the fact is he'll someday only be called "The Pretty Darn Good One." Nine years is a long time in the NHL. I don't think be- ing married will affect Gretzky's motiva- tion or performance nearly as much as hit- ting his 30 s will. • Canada's newest lovebird stars had bet- ter enjoy their honeymoon while they can, cause it won't be long before Gretzky has to lace up and get ready for the NHL 88-89 pre -season. • anxiety about crops IN THE YEARS AGONE from the Archives caused the usual commotion on the street. The firemen made a quick turn -out . It was found the fire was in the residence of Mr. Strasser on High Street. It was speedily ex- tinguished before serious damage was done. It utas the result of an overflow of the gasoline tank as it was being filled on the stove. Mrs. Strasser had a very narrow escape, her hair being somewhat scorched, but otherwise she was not seriously injured. The interior of the kitchen was considerably burned, and there was a good deal of damage done by water. But, on the whole, it was a most fortunate escape. People can not exercise too much caution when using this dangerous explosive. A BIG SNAKE - A Seaforth Correspondent of the London Free Press says: "Mr. Robert Winfer, jr., had an exciting experience the other day, when he discovered in his father's garden a large snake, which he pro- ceeded to dispatch. The reptile proved a harder proposition than he anticipated, and he was obliged to call' on his father for assistance before it was killed. The snake, which was of a spotted variety, measured 18 feet in length, and is supposed to have escaped from a circus that recently ex- hibited in Clinton." Mr. John McKenzie is having the front of the Princess Theatre improved in ap- pearance and made more easy of ingress and egress in case of a crowded house. Mr. McKenzie has made a success of the moving picture business here. He always puts on a good, clean show and merits and receives the liberal patronage of the public. JULY 22,1938 Climaxing 100 years residence of the fami- ly of Tuckersmith township, Crichs from New York to New Liskeard returned home Wednesday and attended a centennial picnic in Bayfield. Mr. and Mrs. John Crich left their home in Nottinghamshire, England, in 1838 to pioneer in Canada. Settling in Tuckermith township on the bank of the Bayfield River the pioneer couple carved a home in the bush. Nearly 200 descendants of Mr. and Mrs. John Crich gathered for the picnic. Lieutenant B.J. Duncan announced this week that arrangements had been com- pleted for the establishment of armories in Seaforth. The Oddfellow's hall has been rented and the militia will use the ground floor auditorium and basement. Few altera- tions are being made according to Lt. Dun- can and it is expected that the new quarters will be ready for occupancy shortly. JULY 18, 1963 Seaforth merchants are holding a shop and dance festival Friday evening, when area square dance groups will perform on a specially erected stage on Main Street. Seaforth Main Street will be turned into a gala shopping mall when the merchants' committee sponsors another in a series of shopping opportunities. A start in the elimination of tire squealing on the main drags in the area has been made by 20 Seaforth and district youths. The boys have formed a car club The Golden Customs, and one of their main purposes is to confine drag racing to the drag strip -in other words, off the town streets. wsismismos s