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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1980-10-30, Page 12' At a Meeting:of the pons Club oil Monday night, a New Column, ) former Seaforth resident, Judge Donald Scott, addressed a large gathering, and while his announced intention was to help kick off the Lions .Park R:enovation Fund campaign, . by Herb Shoveller he message should have hit a liftie deeper. ' , , The essence Of the judge's talk was that community efforts, community projects and a Strong sense of 'COolutlinnity are important ingredients for remedying one of Society's most serious alit:tents, the breakup of the ,family. He said other institutions, such as the churches .and schools, don't seem to carry the am= weight in authority they once did. The hit* suggested the breaktip of family life can to some extent be traced to the breakdown of community, and •with that comment he placed the responsibility for projects such as the Lions Park sq.uarely on the shoulders of Seaforth and area residents. It seems to Ine his message (the deeper one) didn't fall on deaf ears. In the short time I've been in Seaforth I've • seen many people come forward to speak for their community. In some cases their ire was raised by articles In this paper, but whether the paper or the people were • rightwas really not the important matter. More important -wris,that eiti2etts cared enough-fo viike iheir'concerni, and -it's through that exchange of ideas that advances in the reputation and respect for the town can be made. When it comes to family breakdowns there may not be p any statistics for our community, but Judge Scott had oppies Sunday some for his area. In his part of the province the Region of Niagara, seven judges handle an average of 1500 divorces a year from a •population base of approximately 360,000. The number might initially seem low, but when you add on the ones affected most, the children, the statistics become alarming. A variety of explanations have been given for the steep climb in divorce rates, as well as a good number of suggestions for how to stop the rise. Phrases like "people are getting marriedtcoyoung today," and "it's too easy to gels divorce now," have become common in the language which in itself illustrates the severity of the dilemma. The suggestion that is should be more difficult to get a divorce does not really provide a solution to the problem. We may , be better off allowing people to get divorces with relative ease rather than strap a couple and their children into an unbearable marital situation. Tightening the divorice laws now is a bandage solution to a greater problem. No, the real way to attack the divorce rate is to make it r. , darn difficult to tie,the knot in the first place, Off the ten of the head 1 cin come up with one way to initiate this: use a waiting period (cooling off period) after the wedding applications are filed. I'm not sure how long tho, wait shonld be, and Pm sure there are other qualifications that can be built into the plan, but I like the idea because it attacks the problem at its source. Further, it realizes people change over time and so a flexible divorce code could accomodate those who just can't mike it, It's funny hew you become attached to a piece of metal (or junk). You swear up and down it's just another thing, devoid of any spirit or personality, and at the outset you're right. But instead of sticking by that realization you, as owner, supply a ready-made character to it, As I watched the junk car dealer drive my little red demon off it its _ M • ^ 4 • • Queens Hotel Seaforth Try our home cooked meals served from a hot buffett. WEEK END SPECIALS ROAST PORK BBQ CHICKEN LEGS with dressing SWISS STEAK VAN EGMOND FOUNDATION 1981 Membership $2.00 Family --- 'Name Address. Postal Code. Telephone. Donation for Capital Fund. IRequest for TaReceipt • AD donations are eligible for tax receipts Mali to: Box 1033, Seaforth, NOK MO Notice to The Electors of Hibbert Township ,MEETING will be held in the TOWNSHIP HALL, STAFFA 8:30 P.M. TUESDAY, tIpVEr 4TH, 19 To discuss Township business and hear any Municipal or School- Board candidate who may wish to speak. CHARLES FRIEND. AMCT Clerk 2444_ h4,44,41.4iieiLiii,4iL4tiiikAikiiik.iiilid 4. 4 BY JACK EISLER. Members of the Legion will be around • the community Selling popPies on Sunday, Noveraber 2. We appreciate the support the Seaforttr citizens have always given us in our poppy campaign. We sincerely trust that you will continue to support this very important project. Canvassers are urgently needed and anyone) especiallyLegion tnemberslis asked to be at the hall Sunday Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. to pick up poppies and be assigned area. branch operation. The fund also support the Legion Service • Bureau, a department which services the interest of any ex, serviceman or dependant at no cost. So if you can't remember - thinkfAnd wear a poppy this year. On Friday, October 31 the annual Hallowe'en Costume Dance will be held in the Legion Hall commencing at 9:30 p.m. Prizes will be given out for different categories of dress and judging_ will take place at 10:30 p.m. sharp. So after all the trick and treaters THE LEGION NEWS Please comrades we need your help. , To the citizen's we would like to explain that we as Legion members are dedicated to the promotion of Remembrance. In an age when 70 percent of the population have little or no recollection of war, this Isn't easy. But the Legion's appeal to young Canadians is not to stop to recall old battles. S imply expressed, it aims at having young people think of their opportunities and w e urge them to do something positive with the peace. Money raised from the sale of poppies goes for immediate welfare of ex - servicemen and their families. It provides fast help in emergencies. All poppy funds are held in trust and cannot be used for normal have gone to bed put on yOtir best face and dress, but be you in costume or not you are quite welcome to join all the Hallowe'en goblins in a night of fun. See you Friday night. Only S4.00 per couple. Banquet tickets are now on sale for Veterans' Banquet. If you have not been con- tacted phone the Legion and leave your name. Also Grey Cup tickets arc available around town so make sure you get one early. Don't forget to support the Ladies in their Fifty -Fifty 'draw to be held Nov. 4. Last months draw winner was V. Sinclair of Seaforth. .CONTING EVENTS Oct. 31 • Hallowe'en Dance Nov. 2- Poppy drive Nov. 8 • Banquet & Dance Nov. 9 • Church Parade Nov. 11 - Remembrance Service. You are cordially invited to attend SPECIAL GOSPEL MEETINGS SPEAKERS: -Ken Moore sundridge, Ont. MR. ARNOLD GRA11ON, Grand Bend, Ont, WALTON COMMUNITY HALL WALTON, ONT. Swat* thra Friday 8 o.m. Commencing Monday, October 13 041.43stion 2 Corinthians 6:2 Behold now is the accepted time, behold now is the day of Salvation WELCOMES YOU' AFTERNOON TEA 2:30to4:30 7 DAYS A WEEK ' SOMETHING FOR THE LADIES Cfrrrle. VicIt OUT rnrnsual country reszrt kr Tea tod' WP.VP prepared English rmiffinsfreshly made Fzerineg jam R'..,,orteri past -nes and Earl Grey tea for the oreasion Relax and enjoy as we serve you in front of an open hearth log fire in one our two lounges (Rcrvations requested for groups of more than 10) $350 pist• per ;ierson enmplement i our outing - h I() THE 1-101,1,01A A unique gift shop rivzt ,tepe from our Inn Benmiller Inn led in Renmiller On, lu,1 k I 161110 re, 0.1,i G orieru h Ituron I Ro.td I itisit oft N phone -)21 2191, resting place, I was aware that I'd given the littic‘sceoter a personality. A lot ef memories, an old useless key and $35 in my pocket are the vacant retuainS of the machine's e legacy. In the two years and 354000 miles the car and I were highway partners, 1 never one gave the old girl a That would have been the biggest error of all, (A friend has named his little yellow Honda Clarence, and I don't think he or his wife will ever be able to part with him). So I survive the devastating loss and remember some of the titles it almost had (some complimentary, others not fit for publication). It was painful, I admit, watching it being driven away - it sounded great to me, even though I knew . she was limping - and I was relieved that I hadn't given her • a name. * * * * « * It was bitterly cold on Tuesday, but that didn't stop the 'soccer teams from St. Columban and St. Michaels (Stratford) from playing the final game of the Huron Perth Roman Catholic Separate School board season. The young footballers were properly attired (shorts!! I) but if they were concerned about the harsh elements, they weren't letting on. Instead they embarked on a rough -and tumble battle that was enjoyable to watch and exciting for the spectators. I was unable to stay for the entire match, but in the short time I was there I was impressed by the players' courage and intensity and by the interest of teachers and parents in suppOrting them. If the current T.V. ad, which says, "Competition - it is special, "was inspired by youngsters such as these, then the comment has substance. eo le Mrs. Robert Elgie has returned home from a pleasant holiday spent with relatives and friends in the Western provinces. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McBurney, Mrs. Hazel Hardy, Mrs. May Young and Mrs. Helen McBurney all of Wingham and Lauretta McBurney of Belgrave visited with Mrs. Art Nicholson. Mr. arfd Mrs. Frank -Y. Sm' ale spent last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Reynolds and Kimberly and also the new grandchild, Michael Scott Reynolds who weighed in at 6 lb. 11 oz. on arrival at Old Vic Hospital Oct. 8. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Broadfoot of Peterborough visited Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Broadfoot, Seaforth. This week Frank Sills, as a member of the Ontario Medal for Firefighters Bravery committee. attended the presentation of the medals by the Lieutenant -Governor of Ontario, Jelin B. Aird, in the Parliament Buildings in Toronto. Mr. Aird is the grandson of Sir John Aird who, in his younger days, was the manager of the Bank of Commerce in Seaforth. It was he who approached Geo.A. Sills and said he would back him financially if he wished to start up a store of his own. He later became president of the Bank of Commerce for Canada. "Sir John was of the sluff that made Canada great," Mr.. Sills said. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Schneider of Hanover spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Art Wright. John Street. Mr. and Mrs. George Hays and Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Hulbert. Toronto visited on the weekend' with Mr. and Mrs. Mac Timmins, Hillsburgh. COMMERCIAL HOTEL THIS WEEK'S ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday to Saturday and Saturday Matinee 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. • Bonnie Baker & Blue Country Nr.Xt WEEK'S ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday to Saturday and Saturday Matinee 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Boothill FINE FOOD FINE ENTERTAINMENT THE HURON EXPOSITOR, OCTODER 30, 1030 'IR" 13 en hat's happening is a weikiy column, space donated by The - Huron Expositor. To list Your event, car, the Recreation Office at 527-0882. PATE • Thurs, Oct. 30 Fri. Oct. 31 Fri. Oct. 31 Sat. Nov..1 Sat. Nov. 1 Skin'. Nov. 2 Mon. Nov. 3 Wed. Nov. 5 Wed. Nov. 5 , EVENT Men's Broomball Optimists Hallo- . ,we'en party Free Hallowe'en • Skating Story Hour Public Skating Figure Skating Moms & Tots Skating Women's Brobm- ball • PLACE 'Arena Optimist Park Arena Library Arena Arena Arena Arena Arena TIME 7:15 p.m. 7-8:30 p.m. 8-10 p -m. 1:30-2:30 1:30-3p.m. 7-11 p.m. 4:30-8:30 1-3 p.m. 8:15 p.m. THE GOBLIN TAKES A WIFE—In a slight variation of the old "The Farmer In The Dell- children's game, youngsters prayed.a costumed version at the Library's Hallowe'en party Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Pills) Family honoured with farewell A farewell Tarty was held in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Smith, at the home of Irma and Gordon Pryce. The evening was spent playing progressive euchre. The winner for the lady with ill rj 11 Hallowe'en i -DAN CE\11 ,i, Pineridge Chalet (0, Sat. Nov. " 1st • Prizes for Costumes • Food Available • Proceeds for Community Donations Dancing Every Sat Mit until New Years most points wt.nt to Grace Smith; the man who won the prize was James Axtmann. The low prize for the lady went to Margaret Whitmore, for the man, Gilbert Smith. Lone hand prize was divided between Earl Rock and Bruc Whitmore. Irma Pryce read the ad- dress and the presentation of a clock was made by Ronnie Pryce. Thanks and appreciation was expressed for the gift. Lunch was served and a social time concluded the evening. Seaforth Branch 156 Royal Canadian Legion HALLOWEEN DANCE Seaforth Legion Hall Fri., Oct. 31 9 - 1 JUDGING OF COSTUMES AT 10:30 52.00 per person ALL STAR TOURS PIONEERS OF ESCORTED MOTOR COACH TO -URS "OUR BUSINESS IS GOING PLACES" NOVEMBER DEPARTURE 3 -DAY FRANKENMUTH & FORD MUSEUM November 7, 14 from 5145. 3 -DAY WHEELING & JAMBOREE U.S.A. November 14,25 from S109. 3 -DAY TOLEDO, OHIO November 11,25 from 51 19. 3 -DAY NASHVILLE NIGHTHAWK November 14, 21 from 5129. 14 -DAY FLORIDA SUNSHINE IN SAVING SEASON November 8r22 from -S349: CHRISTMAS SEASON 10 -day [Dec. 26 -Jan. 4) From 5349. PENSACOLA BEACH AND GRAND OLE OPRY 10 -day Met. 26 -Jan 4) from S399. GULF COAST AND THE MAGIC KINGDOM 10 -day (Dec. 26 -Jan. 4) from 5379. DAYTONA BEACH AND NEW YEAR'S EVE AT DISNEY WORLD. 10 -day Mee- 26 -Jan. 4) from 5339. DISNEY WORLD AND CENTRAL FLORFDA 141:lity [Dec. 22 -Jan 4) from 5519. FLORIDA AT ITS BEST FOR CHRISTMAS SEASON. . 6 -day [Dec, 30 -Jan. 4f from 5269. NEW YEAR'S EVE IN NASHVILLE Also the Winter and Summer Catalogues are available from your travel agent 1400 Bishop St., 623-3030 or 1-800-265 Cambridge toll free tik -8620 royally 4,1"44‘Vi For your dining pleasure. Entrees: Vegetables: November 2 Soup Cream of Onion, juice Orange juice chilled, Salad Anchovy Cucumber RELISH TRAY • • ROAST YOUNG LAMB Steamed rice VEAL CORDON BLEU Tomato relish BREADED WHITE FISH Potato rice cake Scalloped potatoes Buttered kernel corn Baby lima beans Hot rolls & butter • Desserts: Tea or Coffee Boston Cream Pie Apple pie Ice-cream HESSEN HAUS RESTAURANT Main St. Seaforth 4D, A, A. 4,, A. 11, Fit A.