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Huron Expositor, 2013-12-18, Page 5Wednesday, December 18, 2013 • Huron Expositor 5 MEMwww.seaforthhuronexpositorcom letters to the editor Thank you from the bottom of our hearts To the editor, A few weeks ago, our family was the recipient of more love, compassion and generosity than we could have ever thought possible. In a small town everyone knows everyone or has at least heard of everyone, this is a privi- lege that people who reside in a larger centre don't often benefit from. In the case of our family, we are known to members of our community for many reasons as we have all been involved in numerous events and organiza- tions in our years here. We are also known as the fam- ily whose son has been battling cancer for six years. The members of our commu- nity have rallied behind us as we have been on this major battle and most recently we were con- tacted by the members of the local Optimist Club, these mem- bers led by Shirley Dinsmore and Jim and Danica McNichol, organized an event that not only aided our family financially, but allowed us the chance to make memories that will last us forever. The work of this group was unbelievable and we can never thank them and the many peo- ple who donated their time, auc- tion items, money, dj and auc- tioneer services, bartending, serving, cleaning and so many other skills and things we don't see or didn't hear about until after the event. To everyone who helped, donated or purchased tickets, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Thanks to the Expositor for running such a great story about Scott's journey. There are so many thanks to be said and yet it hardly seems enough. We had a number of friends and family from out of town attend, and none could believe the number of people and the efforts that had been put into the event. This is a true testament to small town life and how lucky we are to be a part of it. Things the magnitude of Nov. 16 are seldom seen in a city and its rare that over 600 people would attend, as there is an anonymity in cities that does not exist here. We are truly grateful to the Optimist Club, the community and our families for the love and support as we continue on this difficult journey. As we head to Princess Margaret Hospital in the New Year, for at the very least a three month stay, we will take with us your support, love and prayers. If you would like to follow along on our journey, please feel free to visit our blog at http:// www.caringbridge.org/visit/ scottcampbell3/journal. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you all! 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Wilson has sold one of the Mundell farms in Tucker - smith, which he purchased last week, to Mr. Gibson, of McKil- lop , for the sum of $5,400. • The Firemen's Ball on Friday evening last was a brilliant suc- cess. There were over 100 cou- ples present, and all enjoyed themselves to the utmost. The music was furnished by the Brodhagen band of Stratford, and was very satisfactory. • The weather for the past few days has been extremely cold, and although the sleighing has all disappeared, the roads are hard and the wheeling is good. • The curlers have again got in operation and had a friendly match in the rink for the first time this season on Wednesday evening. If the weather keeps favorable there will be curling and skating in the rink on Christmas day. • Mr. Robert Scott, of the Seaforth See Store, had cold over seven tons of Manitoba Oil Cake within the past 10 days. This shows that the farmers of this vicinity understand their business. Jan. 2, 1913 • The Christmas dance given in Cardno's Hall on Tuesday evening by the bachelors and benedicts of Seaforth, was one of the most enjoyable and suc- cessful dances ever given here. • Mr. and Mrs. William McKay of Halifax are visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dodds. The Christmas holidays are now passed and all are looking for- ward to a New Year. Business was quite brisk in our village and a great many visitors came and went. The electors of McKillop did a wise act in re-relecting Mr. John M. Govenlock Reeve by acclama- tion. Mr. Govenlock has served the people faithfully and well both in the county council and in the township and it is his turn to be warden for the year 1915. Mr. J.W. Beattles' blind delivery horse decided to celebrate Christmas by taking a run on its own account on Friday morn- ing as the driver was delivering meat on Goderich Street. Dec. 23,1938 Seaforth will have a cash surplus of $2,400.39 at the end of the year, treasurer D.H. Wilson esti- mates. His statement showing receipts and expenditures as of Dec. 15 was presented to coun- cil at its statutory meeting on Thursday evening. • The annual Christmas tourna- ment of the Seaforth Badmin- ton Club is being held this year on Wednesday evening, Dec. 28. Badminton players who may be visiting here at this time are invited to take part. • Sponsored by the Lions Club, Santa will visit Seaforth on Fri- day afternoon at 2 p.m. and dis- tribute 800 bags of candies to schoolchildren of Seaforth and district. • Pupils of the Seaforth Collegiate Institute are arranging for their annual Commencement, which will be held for the first time in the new collegiate auditorium. Dec. 27, 1962 • When their car was involved in a two car collision late Saturday night near London, three Sea - forth residents were injured and removed to Victoria Hospi- tal, London. • Construction of a new substa- tion was advances a stage when the Public Utility Commission at a recent meeting cleared plans for the $20,000 structure. • Seaforth firemen were called out early Sunday morning when a chimney fire at the residence of Adalph Otten, RR 2 Seaforth near Kinburn, threaten to get out of hand. • In recent elections of Local 418 Stratford Musicians' Associa- tion, Kenneth Bassett. Seaforth was named marshal. The presi- dent is Norman M. Carnegie, Stratford. Dec. 21,1988 • The Walton Inn has been sold and is being renovated, and in May 1989 will re -open with a bed and breakfast, coffee shop and crafts store. Karl and Annie MacNaughton, the new owners of the building, moved to • • • Walton from Lucan on Nov. 29. They heard there was a need in the area for rooms at reasona- ble rates, and when they saw the inn sitting empty, they saw a business opportunity. The Ministry of the Environ- ment (MoE) has found no rea- son to enact legislation on area farmers, following a number of complaints lodged by a Sea - forth resident about manure odors during the summer of 1988. A committee is currently engaged in trying to attract new doctors to Seaforth to take some of the burden off Seaforth's busy medical personnel, but for this month at least, a third year medical student will be at the Seaforth Community Hospital and the health centre, both helping out, and learning about family medicine. The Seaforth Public Utilities Commission will be increasing its retail by 5.69 per cent. The commission approved its budget at a special meeting, and Ontario Hydro approved the Seaforth PUC's retail rate. Ontario Hydro will be increas- ing the rates it charges the Sea - forth PUC by 5.7 per cent.