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Huron Expositor, 2014-11-05, Page 66 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, November 5,2014 Letter to the Editor St. Nick's Shopping day heads into its 9th year To the Editor; St. Nick's Christmas Shopping Day, for Children at St. Thomas' Anglican Church in Seaforth, is com- ing on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. until noon. This is open to all kids ages 3 to 13 to shop for their family members by giving a monetary donation at the door. Children, in turn, are assisted by our helpful elves to choose and wrap up to six gifts each from our great selection of donated items, while their parents wait behind, enjoying refreshments and checking out the silent auction table. Now in our 9th year, we rely on our generous community - merchants, church congre- gations and individuals - to make this event an overwhelming success. Small gift items or mone- tary tax-receiptable donations are graciously welcomed and can be dropped off at the church's John Street entrance on Friday mornings between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Our Gift Assembly Day will be held Saturday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and we invite participation from interested members of the community. And of course, we always welcome assistance on the shopping day. Please call 519-522-1435 for more information or a list of items needed. Proceeds from the event are given back to fund chil- dren's programs or events in our area. Through the generosity of supporters and shoppers, since we began in 2006 over $12,000 has been returned to the local communities of Sea - forth, Clinton and Mitchell, for programs benefiting kids such as free skating at local arenas, Huron County Booster Club, Lion's Club, Christmas food hampers, Women's Shelter, non- profit daycare centres, summer camps, school music programs, Public Library on Wheels, Huron Hospice Rainbows pro- gram, Seaforth Optimists Childhood Cancer Program and others. Thank you to all the 'St. Nick's Elves' in our neighbourhood for faith- fully sharing their time, talent and treasure with this fun venture. We also appreciate the excellent press coverage and photos of these events through the years provided by the Seaforth Expositor. With your ongoing sup- port, St. Nick's Christmas Shopping Day will continue to provide an exciting shop- ping day for children, a memorable Christmas morning for families and far reaching benefits for our community. On behalf of the Anglican Churches in Seaforth & Clinton, Helen Oldfield St. Nick's Coordinator Letter to the Editor Legion Dominion president says government has failed veterans again To the Editor; With Nov. 11 just around the corner, a great deal of focus will once again come upon the sacrifices of the men and women who gave their lives in the service of Canada. Millions of Canadians will pay their respects to the sol- diers, sailors, airmen and airwomen, along with mem- bers of the RCMP, who put their lives on the line to pro- tect us every day. Yet each day that goes by, the Government of Canada is failing to take up the torch and provide the proper care and benefits for our ill and injured veterans and their families. Almost 40 experts recently gave evidence before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Vet- erans Affairs (ACVA), laying out in precise detail the situ- ation faced by Canada's vet- erans. The committee con- sidered this evidence and drafted a series of 14 recommendations. The committee's report, which was unanimously supported by all of its mem- bers (who represented all political parties), laid out its recommendations in a straightforward manner that the government could follow to address ways in which Canada could provide enhanced care for its veter- ans. And how did the gov- ernment respond? Here is a quote from the response, "... the government is pleased to indicate that it agrees with the spirit and intent of the vast majority of the commit- tee's recommendations. Many of these recommenda- tions involve potentially complex changes to some veteran programming The implications of any potential changes must, therefore, be carefully assessed' But wait a second, Government just heard from almost 40 experts; it has 14 recommen- dations that clearly spell out what needs to be done. What more could possibly need to be assessed? This isn't a new situation. The Government of Canada has been dealing with veter- ans since the end of the First World War. Certainly the government wants us to all remember that 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of this conflict. But why the govern- ment continues to have almost the same issues in looking after ill and injured service personnel after all these years is astonishing. Studies, committee meet- ings, expert evidence, and countless reports over the years have all spoken to the HURON () T REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS CENTRAL HURON OFFICIAL PLAN 5 YEAR REVIEW The Municipality of Central Huron has adopted Official Plan Amendment 17 which is a 5 year review of the Central Huron Official Plan. As the approval authority, the County of Huron is inviting public comments on the amendment and specifically Section 10.4.7 Renewable Energy Policies and Section 10.4.8 Commercial Scale -Water Taking as these Sections were modified by Central Huron following the formal public meeting. The amendment is available for review at the Municipality of Central Huron, 23 Albert Street Clinton, the Huron County Planning and Development Department or on-line at https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=16209 Please submit comments by December 5, 2014 by mail or e-mail to: Huron County Planning and Development Department, 57 Napier Street, Goderich, ON, N7A 1W2, E-mail: planning@huroncounty.ca ea ort uronex.ositor.co fact there are clearly short- comings in veterans' care. What is different now is that the government has clear directions to address the major issues that will improve the lives of veterans and their families. Regretta- bly what is the same is the use of government -speak such as, "Given the interde- partmental, fiscal and legal implications of this recom- mendation, further due dili- gence is required to address this proposal." The Royal Canadian Legion will not idly stand by. Our call to action has gone out and we launched a national letter writing cam- paign calling on the govern- ment to take the action needed to implement the recommendations from the ACVA report. We are calling on all Canadians to support this effort and send a letter to their Member of Parlia- ment right from the Legion's website http://www.legion. ca/ call -for -action -on -the -new - veterans -charter. There should be no doubt that the adequate care for our injured Veterans and their families is an urgent issue, particularly as we place more military person- nel in harm's way with new military operations Canada is engaging in. The men and women who deal with the shortcomings of the current care and benefits programs offered by the government suffer every day at great per- sonal and financial expense. Their families suffer right along with them. For those who have done so much for our country, it is the very least we can do to "...take up the torch, be yours to hold it high." We must not break faith with those who die. Send the Legion's letter to your MP today and show you care for all of Canada's ill and injured veterans. Thank you, on behalf of the more than 300,000 Royal Canadian Legion members across Canada. Tom Eagles Dominion President The Royal Canadian Legion SCRAPER MVP: SCRAP METAL WASHERS•DRYERS• OR MY SCRAP METAL•FREE PICKUP PHONE DAVE at (519)525-2671 or (519)527-0724 t to . , ..... You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS CHURCH 21Jarvis St. Seaforth Rector The Rev. Karine Snowdon Rectory 519-482-9071 Church Office 519-527-1522 Sunday, November 9th Remembrance Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m. Everyone Welcome 160th Anniversary Committee Meets Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH WELCOMES YOU 14 Victoria Street, Seaforth 519-345-2972 Sun. Mass 11 a.m. ST. PATRICK'S, DUBLIN at. Mass 5 p.m. S Sun. Mass 9 a.m. FR. BRIAN McCOLL BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Rev. Mark Kennedy SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9TH REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE 11 A.M. "LEST WE FORGET" 6.- EVERYONE WELCOME EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH Pastor Steve Hildebrand Youth Coordinator - Laura Nakamura REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE November, 9th 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School @ 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School @ 9:45 a.m. For more information view our web site www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com and Like us on Facebook. Annual Bazaar Coming Nov. 15th NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH MINISTER MARY FLETCHER Welcomes you Sunday, November 9th, 11 a.m. Remember our Veterans Sunday School Nursery Provided 54 Goderich St. W. 519-527-1449 ;.. www.cavannorthsideunited.ca N FIRST 59 Sunday, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Goderich St. W. Seaforth 519-527-0170 Rev. Rob Congram Lorrie Mann - Organist WORSHIP November 9th, 11:00 a.m. Say thanks to a Veteran. All Welcome Sunday School and Nursery. . ,... • • in our area. Through the generosity of supporters and shoppers, since we began in 2006 over $12,000 has been returned to the local communities of Sea - forth, Clinton and Mitchell, for programs benefiting kids such as free skating at local arenas, Huron County Booster Club, Lion's Club, Christmas food hampers, Women's Shelter, non- profit daycare centres, summer camps, school music programs, Public Library on Wheels, Huron Hospice Rainbows pro- gram, Seaforth Optimists Childhood Cancer Program and others. Thank you to all the 'St. Nick's Elves' in our neighbourhood for faith- fully sharing their time, talent and treasure with this fun venture. We also appreciate the excellent press coverage and photos of these events through the years provided by the Seaforth Expositor. With your ongoing sup- port, St. Nick's Christmas Shopping Day will continue to provide an exciting shop- ping day for children, a memorable Christmas morning for families and far reaching benefits for our community. On behalf of the Anglican Churches in Seaforth & Clinton, Helen Oldfield St. Nick's Coordinator Letter to the Editor Legion Dominion president says government has failed veterans again To the Editor; With Nov. 11 just around the corner, a great deal of focus will once again come upon the sacrifices of the men and women who gave their lives in the service of Canada. Millions of Canadians will pay their respects to the sol- diers, sailors, airmen and airwomen, along with mem- bers of the RCMP, who put their lives on the line to pro- tect us every day. Yet each day that goes by, the Government of Canada is failing to take up the torch and provide the proper care and benefits for our ill and injured veterans and their families. Almost 40 experts recently gave evidence before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Vet- erans Affairs (ACVA), laying out in precise detail the situ- ation faced by Canada's vet- erans. The committee con- sidered this evidence and drafted a series of 14 recommendations. The committee's report, which was unanimously supported by all of its mem- bers (who represented all political parties), laid out its recommendations in a straightforward manner that the government could follow to address ways in which Canada could provide enhanced care for its veter- ans. And how did the gov- ernment respond? Here is a quote from the response, "... the government is pleased to indicate that it agrees with the spirit and intent of the vast majority of the commit- tee's recommendations. Many of these recommenda- tions involve potentially complex changes to some veteran programming The implications of any potential changes must, therefore, be carefully assessed' But wait a second, Government just heard from almost 40 experts; it has 14 recommen- dations that clearly spell out what needs to be done. What more could possibly need to be assessed? This isn't a new situation. The Government of Canada has been dealing with veter- ans since the end of the First World War. Certainly the government wants us to all remember that 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of this conflict. But why the govern- ment continues to have almost the same issues in looking after ill and injured service personnel after all these years is astonishing. Studies, committee meet- ings, expert evidence, and countless reports over the years have all spoken to the HURON () T REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS CENTRAL HURON OFFICIAL PLAN 5 YEAR REVIEW The Municipality of Central Huron has adopted Official Plan Amendment 17 which is a 5 year review of the Central Huron Official Plan. As the approval authority, the County of Huron is inviting public comments on the amendment and specifically Section 10.4.7 Renewable Energy Policies and Section 10.4.8 Commercial Scale -Water Taking as these Sections were modified by Central Huron following the formal public meeting. The amendment is available for review at the Municipality of Central Huron, 23 Albert Street Clinton, the Huron County Planning and Development Department or on-line at https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=16209 Please submit comments by December 5, 2014 by mail or e-mail to: Huron County Planning and Development Department, 57 Napier Street, Goderich, ON, N7A 1W2, E-mail: planning@huroncounty.ca ea ort uronex.ositor.co fact there are clearly short- comings in veterans' care. What is different now is that the government has clear directions to address the major issues that will improve the lives of veterans and their families. Regretta- bly what is the same is the use of government -speak such as, "Given the interde- partmental, fiscal and legal implications of this recom- mendation, further due dili- gence is required to address this proposal." The Royal Canadian Legion will not idly stand by. Our call to action has gone out and we launched a national letter writing cam- paign calling on the govern- ment to take the action needed to implement the recommendations from the ACVA report. We are calling on all Canadians to support this effort and send a letter to their Member of Parlia- ment right from the Legion's website http://www.legion. ca/ call -for -action -on -the -new - veterans -charter. There should be no doubt that the adequate care for our injured Veterans and their families is an urgent issue, particularly as we place more military person- nel in harm's way with new military operations Canada is engaging in. The men and women who deal with the shortcomings of the current care and benefits programs offered by the government suffer every day at great per- sonal and financial expense. Their families suffer right along with them. For those who have done so much for our country, it is the very least we can do to "...take up the torch, be yours to hold it high." We must not break faith with those who die. Send the Legion's letter to your MP today and show you care for all of Canada's ill and injured veterans. Thank you, on behalf of the more than 300,000 Royal Canadian Legion members across Canada. Tom Eagles Dominion President The Royal Canadian Legion SCRAPER MVP: SCRAP METAL WASHERS•DRYERS• OR MY SCRAP METAL•FREE PICKUP PHONE DAVE at (519)525-2671 or (519)527-0724