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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1968-10-31, Page 25SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1968 Tilird Section Pages 25 to p2 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MIkSTER OF CANADA RT. HON. PIERRE ELLIOTT TRUDE,kU Ina more leisurely period of our history, newspapers were the only means by Which Many Canadians were able to keep in im- mediate touch with domestic and worly affairs. to ca are a To -day y a heavy complement newspapers not only continue public responsibility, they to our other media forms. What ensures their enduring ‘and excellence is largely the collective qual- ity of the people who produce them. It is a. pleasure to extend best wishes to the Staff of The Huron Expositor presently celebrating the 101st anniversary of youk'publication in - Seaforth. THE TREASURER OF ONTARIO AND MINISTER Or ECONOMICS I am delighted to extend my heartiest congratulations to the -Town -of Seaforth and its citizens on the 100th , anniversary af the incorporation of your muhicipality: It ha been,a distinct pleasure forme to represent tffe people of Seafdrth in the Ontario Legislature for the past decade. I think back on many achievements which have been instigated, by your forward-looking officials and 'supported by your conscientious citizens. I have enjoyed working with all of you and look forward to fulqher service as you launch a second century of progress. A centennial is a. time to pay tribute to our forefathers who founded and developed our community and who have -provided leadership over the years. It is also a time to look ahead and plan for a community which can meet new challenges and • provide new opportunities for its people and for the excellent agricultural area it services. One of those'fine-traditions; of course, has been the high standar&of public service provided by The Huron Expositor and the McLean family which has published this newspaper for the past century. I join the.community in congraturating the present publisher, Mr. Andrew Y. McLean,, and in paying tribute ta the contribution that,he,-hiS family and the staff of the newspaper have made to the community. Charles Ma, aughton Treasur of Ontario ONTARIO PRIME MINISTER AND PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL. As the people of Seaforth Aserve the 10Oth , annivers•ary of the incorporation of Seaforth as a Village, they may look back with satisfaction on 4.century of many rruitful develOpments. And, .as the Province of Ont.lr.io contlnues its dynamic growth, I am confident that the people of Seaforth will continue to enloy a substantial share of .our growth and prosperity. - Throughout its'history, agriculture and' transportation ha e,been important elements in the lire Seaforth. Tod. y, as our province becomes more industrialized, it is necessary that smaller communities - such•as Seaforth be able to attract their share of.industry to expand the opportunities..forts resid'ents.In this Seaforth has been successful. and will have further success inthe years ahead. In extending the congratulations and good wishes of thepeopleand Government of Ontario, I am' pleased to extend greetings to The Huron Expositor which is also embarking upon its second century of service to the people of Seaforth and 7:,:rorr County. I should like to especially express my .'-hes to the Publisher, Mr, Andrew Y. lAcLean, whose.family has published the Expositor throughout the last 'hundred years and igho have contributed substantialls to the continued growth of the . County- both thrOugh the neFlpaper and elected office. AMP Jon P.-Robarts, Prime M' ister of Ontario. FRANK KLING Mayor ERNES M. WILLIAMS TOWN OF SEAFORTH TELEPHONE 527-0160 'fn reply to your request for remarks on the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of the town, I must say at the outset that I do appreciate the honor_ and opportunity of serving as Mayor at this time. The town which we enjoy to -day represents hours of work and thought contributed by hundreds of devoted citizens commencing with the first council of a hundred years agO and cOntinuing down through the years. While celebrating our 100th anniversary we feel it is time to look to the future, and in this re- spect many of our citizens are contributing' of their services so that the community might enjoy bett-e* faciliyties such as churches, schools, hospitals and recreation in the future years. I can think of the many hours being spent by members of the recreation committee and, various organ- izations of the town. The council too in creating a planning board is looking to the future in which prov- ision can be made for orderly growth. In wishing every success in the future for the Town of $eaforth I also want to wish The Expositor, it's Editor and ,Staff,who are celebrating the 101st Anniversary of the establishment of the paper, continued success. Yours sincerely, ONTARIO LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION The town of Seaforth,is joining the growing number.of cehtennial municipalities in Ontario at an exciting time in the.history of our nation. It -'is significant'that this event isialpo the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of the Huron Expositor as the recorder of the community's events and the forum of the free opinion of the citizens of the • town. A community and its newspaper mirror each other in striving to promote the welfare and.advAncement of . citizens everywhere. Yours ,sincerely, ) Robert F. 4 Nixon - Sincere congratulations to the town of Seaforth on their One Hundredth Birthday and to the Huron Expositor for serving the town during those One Hundred,years of progress. Best wishes for th4 years ahead. R. E. McKinley, M.P. Huron "May I take this opportunity of extending congratu— lations and best wisties to the Town of Seaforth on the occasion of its One Hundredth Birthday. My bet wishes are also extended,to the management and staff of the Huron Expositor which commences its second century in the publishing field this year. This paper has performed a useful and valuable service to the county over' the years. My hope for both is for a successful year." / ( Murray -Gaunt, M.P.P., Huron Bruce.