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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1986-11-05, Page 2OPINION Huron x ositor =� p SINCE 1860, SERVING THE COMMUNITY FIRST +CNA BLUE RIBBON AWARD' 1985 Incorporating Brussels Post 10 Main Street 527-0240 Published In SEAFORTH, ONTARIO Every Wednesday morning ED BYRSKI, General Manager - HEATHER McILWRAITH, Editor The Expositor is brought to you each week by the efforts of: Pal Armes. Bessie Broome, Marlene Charters, Joan Guichelaar, Anne Hull, Joanne Jewlti. Dianne McGrath, Lois McLlwaln, Bob McMillan, Cathy Malady and Patrick Raft's. 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 Outside Canada $60.00 a year, in advance Single Copies - 50 cents each SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY,' NOVEMBER 5, 1986 Second class mail registration Number 0696 Silent tribute Home videos a scarey prospect I was never afraid of "1984" and. the Big Brother is Watching You, scare. I read the book, saw the movie and put it all behind me. However, it's now 1986 and little brether is watching me. • It's driving me crazy) It's the era of home videos and younger brother Ken has enough equipment tb sink a ship. Whether it's a family wedding, men's night at the golf course, or a birthday party for the nephew I can be sure everyone will see me later on the idiot box. At first it was a novel idea, just as the ancient art of home movies once was. Back then I was aware of the camera because of the ticking it made. Everyone laughed at the home movies, probably ly becauseour they eyey were blurry, bumpy, water when you watched them. There was no sound so commentary was comprised of snide remarks about weight, hemlines and hairdos. Home movies were usually only viewed once. By the time you set up the screen, the projector, rewound the films and got comfortable those little numbers would be flashing to say the film was over! Home movies made friends and neighbors yawn. Soon the camera and related equipment was relegated to the top shelf of the closet, lost forever. The modern era of home videos is now mmimeMOIN HERE'S THE BEEF - by Carolanne Doig upon us ..and it's almost scary. You can't hear the camera. It silently records every expression and action while the audie recorder picks up every burp, cough, and curse. Sometimes there's not a soul working the whole dreaded outfit as it sits perched in the corner on a tripod.... watching, recording and worst of all replaying. Since amateur night at NBC has entered the family circle (circus?) I have learned some awful facts about myself. As we have all been told, "the camera doesn't lie." If so why does everyone else say the camera makes you look 10 lbs. heavier? Cameras do lie. Kenny's camera makes you look 20 lbs. heavier. I have also learned that my nose is much longer than Linda Evan's nose, and my voice...well shall 1 just say, that it carries. 1 have sat down to watch home videos with great anticipation only to see myself in some ridiculous poses. The entire familyhas seen me kill a bug on my shoulder during a prayer at Cam's wedding, yet I was sure no one would notice since they had their heads down. 1 forgot cameras don't bow, 1 have seen myself talking when 1 should have been chewing, biting fingernails, scratching and more. These are common every day habits forever recorded and stored in the home video library to be laughed at for years to come. I'm sure that Linda Evans, Pierce Brosnan and others have many of the same habits as I, however the director has kindly made sure these little errors remain on the cutting room floor, If someone in your family has invested in video equipment do everyone a favor and buy them a pair of scissors. Yes the days of putting down my fork and flashing a big smile at the little Brownie camera are gone. Gone are the days when you could relax at family gatherings and have fun. Now it's check the wardrobe, check the makeup, and check the language because without a doubt little brother is watching. . On November 11 we Canadians will stand in silent tribute to the men and women who forfeited their lives for our sake. Three times this century Canadians have gone to fight on distant continents. They did not go in search of territorial conquest. Our country has never sought a single Inch of another country's land, nor has It retained any ground once victory was attained. Instead these men and women risked their futures so that those at home could enjoy peace and freedom. We honor those who fought for Canada — In the First World War (1914-18), the Second World War (1939-1945) and the Korean War (1950-1953). More than 1,500,000 Canadians served overseas - and more than 100,000 died. Remembrance Day Is our chance to count our blessings that Canada has such representatives. They gave their lives and their future so that we may live In peace. On November 11 (Tuesday) Canadians across the country should pause in a silent moment of remembrance for those men and women who served our country in wartime. We should take time from our normal schedules and recall the many sacrifices that have been made on our behalf. Because, to echo Minister of Veterans Affairs, George Hees, "Such observance is not a duty, but a very special privilege." 1 Why is he complaining? So, the former clerk of the Ontario legislature, Roderick Lewis, is "disgusted" by the way the media has handled the business of his retirement package. Tough bananas. If Mr. Lewis is disgusted, he might wonder how the Ontario equivalent of Mary and John Doe feel. If they ever get beyond being madder than heck, chances are they too will be dlsOusted. Disgusted at an elderly, so-called civil servant who, In effect, conducted a sit -In, refusing to leave his plush office until he was showered with riches. Disgusted at the Liberal government of David Peterson which rather than standing up for justice, caved In to the imperious demands of an elderly man with an elevated sense of his own Importance. Just because the former Davis government, the same lot which saddled thls province with Suncor, was weak-minded enough to promise Mr. Lewis his position for life Is no reason for a successive government to compound the error. Two wrongs don't make a right. If It is true that Mr. Lewis was threatening to take his case to court If he didn't get his way, the government should have let him do Just that. To summarize the all but unbelievable facts of the case of Mr. Lewis, 75, one must first understand he inherited the position of clerk of the legislature in 1955 upon his father's resignation after 29 years. Rather than having him retire at age 65, ten years ago, the Davis government named Roderick Lewis clerk for life. When the Liberals took office in 1985, Mr. Lewis' days were numbered. At age 75, he was.puliing down $85,000 per year and on the surface was eligible to a pension of $38,400 per year and a one-time severance payment of $136,800. That wasn't good enough for Mr. Lewis. He refused to vacate his office and make way for the new clerk until the government of the day lived up to promises of the government of yesterday. Fearing a court case, the Peterson Government ended up giving Mr. Lewis an annual pension of $,38,400, and purchasing an annuity which ensures him an additional $21,600 a year for life, bringing his total annual retirement benefit to $60,000. Mr. Lewis was also engaged as clerk emeritus (surely a bit of black humor) of the legislature at a total cost of approximately $15,000, including an annual stipend of $31,500, the cost of an office, secretary and word-processing equipment while he researches and writes a couple of books. In addition Mr. Lewis received about $118,000 to cover vacation pay, banked vacation time and an attendance gratuity. He will also be supplied with a car and driver. It turns out Mr. Lewis in retirement will be getting almost $115,000 per year for life, or about $30,000 per year more than he was earning on the job. It is indeed disgusting. In an effort to pay back the taxpayers of this province, perhaps in one of the two hooka he is writing, Mr. Lewis will enlighten the people of Ontario as to how one climbs aboard such a gravy train. As for his memoirs, one would have to think everyone, with the exception of the clerk emeritus himself, has heard all they want to hear about Roderick Lewis. — Goderich Signal -Star NO DIFFERENT — Scott Jervis and Sherrie Bennett, Grade 8 students at Seaforth Public School, perform a skit on learning disabilities with help from the Kids on the Block puppets. (Mcllwralth photo) verYRec.ConfereflCE,successful 1 RECREATION PREVIEW by Marty Bedard COMMUNITY RECREATION CONFER- ENCE was held last Saturday,•at the Seaforth and DdCt provedCommunitto bey very successful with The dayay all groups that attended receiving some valuable Information on "Excellence" to bring back to their organization. Organizations that attended were: North- side United Church, Hospital Auxiliary, Seaforth Optimist Club, Agricultural Society, Curling Club, Lions Club, Figure Skating, LA.C.A.C., Ringette, Horticultural Society, library, Seaforth Public School, lioness Club, lawn Bowling Club, and the Bethel Bible Church. Thank you to all groups that attended. A small discussion was held in conjunction to next year's conference. A bus tour to all community organizations is being planned, with each organization giving a brief account of who they are, what they do and their history. That way all groups get to explain theirown viewpoint and wiiil give others more understanding of that group. 1 would like all organizations to think about this idea and possibly give me some feedback about it. Conference delegates received a package upon registration and i would like to th .s the sponors: Tremees - paper; key c}i>ti,s, Ross Ribey; book of matdies, Seaforth insurance; calendars, Seaforth Gulf Service; paint sticks, Hildebrand Paint and Paper; bags, Hildebrand Paint and Paper; coupons, Pizza Train; 1 piece snacks, Dixie Lee; pens, buttons kdY upamphlets, tSeaforth. should also go out Ato Box FUtnitilre for the use of a colour T, V. and Texaco Gas and Video Station for the use of a V.C.R. machine. Is hostinga Seaforth Branch Library JUNGLE ALIVE show on Saturday, Novem- ber 15, 1986 at 4 p.m. The program starts with an audio visual show. Then you t sokf the an unforgetable journey to the jungles world Jungle Alive! is an authoritative and dramatic presenta'!on that introduces us to the fantastic wildlife and habitats of these jungles. The program will feature live spokes such as the world's largest cockroach. b)tds and snakes. Suitable for children seven years of age and up. Don't miss it. The Seaforth Recreation Depa.hnent is hosting a DANCE PROGRAM nr boys and girls ages 3 to 16 years old. T! e dance will mostly be ballet. The program will start un Wednesday, November 12, 5-5:30.3.5 years; 5:30.6:30 • r-1 0 years; 6:30-7:30, 11 years and up. The cost will he 3 to 5 years $15 and six and up will be $30. There will be special family rates available. Registration -Informa- tion Night will be held at the Arena on W ednesday, November 5 (tonight) from? to 8 p.m. There it, a limited enrolment of 20 per lass, so it will be first come, first serve. For more information please call the Recreation Office at 527-0882. ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH is stuannual r 15 At STMASa AZAAR onSarday.Novemberatchurch Come out and support your local church. SENIOR SHUFFLEBOARD continues every W ednesday afternoon from 1:30-4 p.m. Last week's winners were: ladies: Peggy Perkins 400, Rilca Van Bakel 373. Mary Coleman 267. Men: Lloyd Pipe 344, Charlie Perkins 336, Gordon Murray 325. 150 acresp urchased for '6,000 in 1886 NOVENBER 5, 1696 Mr. Patrick Ryan of Beechwood, McKillop has purchased the Richard Carpenter 150 acre farm on the town line, Lagan, paying $6000 for it. On Sunday last as Mr. Jos d iinne of McKillop near Leadbury, up Main Street in Seaforth on his way home with a team and democrat wagon, in which were seated his wife and two daughters, and when opposite Cardno's block, on sideifVving the the tongue dropped on the ground, vehicle to run to one side of the road. The wagon was upset and the occupants thrown out. Mr. Kinney had his shoulder slightly hurt and Mrs. Kinney's face Was cut, but the girls escaped injury. The horses ran as far as Ament's cooper shop. Mr. Williams of Cromarty, merchant, has disposed of his store to Mr. James Hislop of Seaforth, for the sum of $2866. Mr. Hislop takes possession in December and will commence with an entire new stock. NOVEMBER 3, 1911 Mr. John Taylor of Tuckersmith had an Former businessman says thank you I felt compelled to write. with appreciation, after the representation of the B.I.A. Mainstreet Co-ordinator and town staff members arrived on my last working day at "Piet's Place." and presented me with a card of good wishes and farewell banner from my fellow merchants. Since starting my business about 10 years ago and being involved with first the Chamber cr Commerce, Heritage District, Planning Committee and BIA, I feel i have gained an appreciation forthe organization of Main Street and the Town of Seaforth. Although, at different times, I found a small TO THE EDITOR hard working group, not without frustrations, have had the insight to bring together our Main Street program. Seaforth is the smallest town of several programs across Canada to have been selected for this challenge. Iwish Tom Lemon luck with his assistance in your future, but more so the BTA merchants, who' without , their ideas, input, support and manpower will never meet the rewards of introducing what Seaforth has to offer to wider markets locally, provincially and nationally. Through your increased taxes Tom becomes your employee of the Main Street - his wealth of knowledge will only help any of your question's and suggestions for improvement. As you wished me success with my new position as a consultant with L'oreal, I wish you all great success with the challenge of working together for your personal gain as well -as the gain for the entire community. Sincerely yours, PietLootnans IN THE YEARS AGONE unpleasant experience one night last week. He was driving out the north road near Grieve's bridge when the horse got frighten- ed at something and making a sudden bolt to the side of the road caused Mr. Taylor to fall out of the buggy. The horse got away with the rig. Mr. Taylor was partially stunned by the fall and he did not notice which way the horse went. When he recovered he made his way to Mr. Brewster'sresidence nearby. Mr. Taylor wame of this not s writing,e has injured, ut at the ot had trace of his horse and rig. Workmen are still busily engaged at the new post office building in Seaforth, but Jack Frost will likely turn them off soon. Mr. Hugh McDiarmid of Stanley has purchased the residence of Mrs. Aitcheson on Goderich Street west for the suni of $1700 and intends coming to town to reside. Mr. and Mrs. LL McFaul left this week for Vancouver British Columbia where they will spend the winter with their daughter. NOVEMBER6, 1936 G.A. Ballantyne, Principal of the Seaforth Collegiate Institute announces this week that word had been received that the third Carter scholarship had been awarded to Was Dorothy Golding, a Seaforth Collegiate Institute graduate now attending University of Western Ontario. Miss Golding who iP. s daughter of Mr. W.H. Golding, Mrs. Golding has already this year been awarded the S.C.L Alumni Memorial Schol- arship and a tuition scholarship at Western. The opening tournament of the Seaforth adminton Club held Tuesday evening highly successful. Nearly forty took part in the games, including a number of visitors from Clinton. W hen workmen entered the moulding shop of the Bell Engine and Thresher Co. on Friday morning, they found a large hole had been made into the vault which adjoins the shop. Police were immediately notified. it was found the thieves had made entrance to the office by forcing a rear door. Various unsuccessful attempts were made to enter the vault from the office side. After all their hard work the thieves only were able to take a small amount of cash that was in the vault. NOVEMBER2, 1961 Firemen were called Wednesday evening about 8:30 p.m. to the farm herne of Dr. M.W. Stapleton when a chimney fire got out of )hand. The stubborn smouldering blaze was quickly extinguished by the Seaforth Rural Fire Brigade. Construction began Wednesday on a four deck poultry house on Railway Street, for Henderson Started Chicks lid., The new Wilding of cplored sheet steel is being erected by Frank Kling Lid. hitermediafe hockey will get underway in Seaforth on Tuesday, November 22, accord- ing to officials of the new Seaforth OHA Intermediate B Hockey Club. At a meeting in Clinton on Sunday the league was formed. Among those who received their Bachelor Of Arts degree at the autumn convocation Universityof Western Ontario was W illiam .f. Murphy, Port Colborne. He is a former SDHS graduate and is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Murphy of Kitchener, formerly Hibbert . Township.' He • is married to the former Dorothy Kistnerof Dublin and they have two sons. •