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The Huron Expositor, 1994-09-21, Page 234—THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Sapt.mbor 25, 1994 Expositor Huron • Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 TERRI-LYNN DALE • General Monoger & Advertising Manager MARY MELLOR • Soles PAT ARMES - Office Manager DIANNE McGRATH - Subscriptions TIM CUMMING - Editor DAVID SCOTT - Reporter LINDA PULLMAN - Typesetter BARB STOREY -Distribution A Burgoyne Community Newspaper SUBSCRIPTION RATES LOCAL 28.00 a year, in advance, plus 1.96 G.S.T. SENIORS 25.00 a year, in advance, plus 1 75 G.S.T. 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The Huron Expositor is not responsible for the loss or damage of unsolicited manuscripts, photos or other materiels used for reproduction purposes. Changes of oddress, orders for subscriptions and undeliverable copies ore to be sent to The Huron Expositor. Wednesday, September 28, 1994. Editorial and Business Offices - 100 Main Street, Seaforth Telephone (519) 527-0240 Fax (519) 527-2858 Mailing Address • P.O. Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1 WO Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Ontario Community Newspopers Association and the Ontario Press Council Martel, NDP must go The latest misstep by Ontario cabinet minister Shelley Martel has been portrayed by some as an easily -made mistake based on erroneous information from a government lawyer. This doesn't excuse this politician's second breach of privacy laws. The New Democratic Party, which seemed so self-righteously indignant in opposition, now seems to condone breaches of govemment standards, ethics and morality. Some NDPers claim that Rae government privacy breaches pale in comparison to the financial scandals of other, 'big business' parties. Balderdash. Most Ontarians would be less indignant about the inappropriate gift of a free fridge than the cocktail -party slander of Ontario citizens. Shelley Martel is the same politician who once wanted off the hook on allegations of releasing confidential information so took a lie detector test to prove she was lying. Incredible! Bob Rae might have been wise to listen to that good advice, 'Be careful what you wish for,' before the election of his majority govemment. If Rae's would-be socialists had been elected with strong representation as an opposition party they might still look forward to the next election. As they now stand, the govemment members can look forward to an obliteration of their party along the lines of the Progressive Conservative elimination federally. Bob Rae's defeat will partly be a result of bad luck...getting elected in the middle of a recession which has created a sour Canadian mood. The NDP deserves to be defeated, however, because of its lack of government competence, controversial economic policies and lack of ethics in government. Bob Rae's defence of Shelley Martel may be the well-deserved last nail in Rae's political coffin. - (TBC). Honour our young people Each and every one of us has, at one time or another, been touched and inspired by the- kindness, compassion or courage shown by a young person in the Seaforth-Hensall-Walton-Dublin area. Our youth possess a tremendous capacity for facing challenges, overcoming obstacles, inspiring their peers and serving their communities. These exemplary young people abound in qualities of leadership, compassion and perseverance. Don't let the contributions made by these young people you know pass without some recognition. The Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year awards were designed by the Ontario Community Newspapers Association and Bell Canada for the purpose of honouring these young citizens. In 1981, these unique awards were introduced and have been presented to individuals, aged six to 18, who have overcome various physical or psychological difficulties, contributed to their community in a volunteer or leadership role, performed an act of heroism or exemplify the qualities or leadership role, performed an act of heroism or exemplify the qualities and characteristics of a 'good kid." As many as 12 individuals and one group are chosen each ear. Recipients and their family will be guests at the Junior Citizens luncheon, which will take place next spring. They will visit Queen's Park, have a family portrait taken along with the Lieutenant Governor, receive a pin, $200 cash and a plaque to recognize their accomplishment. You can express your thanks and show appreciation by taking a moment now to nominate that special young person as an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year. Just contact the Huron Expositor or call the OCNA at (905) 844-0184. Let them know they're appreciated. Opinion t.e Television root of much social violence Our thirsty lust for violence has finally pushed us from the realm of reality to the nightmare of science fiction. A television news station in Louisiana recently broadcast the suicide of a U.S. deputy sher- iff...live. Can the broadcast of live executions be far behind? My father once recalled the first time he had ever seen tele- vision news and he could not sleep that night...it was too graphic. In later years, he said he could get a good night's sleep after seeing the most brutal warfare in Vietnam. We have become so de -sensi- tized by TV violence that our feelings have been dulled to the point of emotional death. Gustave Flaubert once said in Madame Bovary (if my memory serves me correctly) that speech is the rolling pin which rolls away the sentiment. He was wrong. TV is the instrument which now rolls our emotions to a thin, shallow crust. The violence on TV is a major contributor to the violence on our streets. If you don't believe me, look at the facts. A 1989 article in the American Journal of Epidemiology demon- strated a causative link between the presence of , television and violent behaviour among the populace. It studies the U.S., Canada and South Africa since the introduc- tion of television. Homicides in the white populations of Canada and the U.S. each rose in the 92- 93 per cent range after TV was introduced. Homicides among South Afri- can whites, however, went down. (Before 1975 that country did not allow television broadcasts). When the South African gov- ernment did allow TV the homi- cide rate immediately began to climb. * * * "U.S. values are twisted..." The world felt relieved when Jimmy Carter went to Haiti to meet with military leaders there. Although the agreement reached was not iron -clad it did give the world a feeling of hope for peace in that tragically -divided nation. Whatever - the final result, Jimmy Carter deserves praise for his insistence on travelling to any part of the world to seek peaceful solutions. Compare Jimmy Carter to Ronald Reagan. While Ronnie exploits his public service through mammoth speaker fees Jimmy Carter spends his time hammering in nails in inner-city reconstruction projects. The United States remembers Reagan as a success and Jimmy Carter as a failure. I think that country should re-evaluate its values. * * * Is it just me or does anyone else resent the frequent use of the term 'sexual needs'? We read about sexual offenders who used women or children for their "sexual needs" or men exposing themselyei (emotionally) on national televit sion eliciting sympathy that their "sexual needs" aren't being met. One needs water to live. One needs food. One probably needs clothing and shelter. One even needs exercise, now and again. What no one 'needs,' is sex. It may be a very important 'want' or 'desire' but no one has ever starved to death from its absence. The contemporary belief in the 'need' for sex is conveniently used as a justification for prosti- tution, pornography and worse. As Canadians we often find it hard to define ourselves...except to say we aren't Americans. There is a great deal of contro- versy about the idea of Canadian content rules for television and film. High -wheeling American film executives turn red in the face when they discuss any domestic incentives. If Canadians make good films the world will see them, they insist, and no govern- ment legislation can prop up an industry. It's true that supply-side film policies were disastrous in the 1970's when everybody and their Aunt Mae had a film production company. Government incentives and tax breaks encouraged unin- spired movie executives to churn out poor -quality, profanity -filled films as tax write-offs. The Americans, however, charge that no government regu- lations have ever allowed good movies to be made. They are wrong. Just look at Australia which made films like Gallipoli, with Mel Gibson, when there were domestic content rules in that country. Canadians, with their noted inferiority complex, are quick to slander all Canadian films as poor -quality. The truth is that some of the finest films in North America come from Canada. The film Perfectly Normal is a quirky, endearing film about hockey and opera. Seems like an unlikely combination? It works. This film is available on video in some Seaforth video and con- venience stores...but I bet no one here has seen it. That is only one of the great Canadian motion pictures. Here are two others: Don't rock the boat and The Grey Fox. Truly Canadian films will not be made without some govern- ment assistance or a demand - oriented economic policy. How can Canadians sustain an independent culture without films about our own experience? The Americans don't want the Canadian government to encour- age made -in -Canada films. Some Canadians, however, could not name a Canadian film. • It's shocking. The United States would never allow it in their own country. * * * This area will sorely miss the humorous columns and lively human interest stories which came from the pen of David Scott. As you may have read last week the local reporter -photo- grapher -columnist is heading to greener pastures in the Petrolia- Wyoming area. Many local readers have already expressed regrets that such a local fixture is leaving but everyone wishes him success in his new venture. I would like to extend my personal thanks, Dave, for your contribution to recording community life in the Seaforth-Walton-Dublin-Hensall- Brucefield area. Hensall villagers enjoy Detroit trips FROM THE PAGES OF THE HURON EXPOSITOR, OCTOBER 5, 1894 A large number from Hensall attended the World's Fair at Zurich, on Thursday of last week, and report it as being very good. * * * A number of Hensall's villagers intend taking advantage, on Thurs- day, Friday and Saturday of this week, of the cheap excursion rates to Detroit. * * * Messrs. J. W. Livingston and E. T. Kellam have left for Toronto to resume their medical studies; Messrs. J. Jackson, C. Willis, J. McKinley and W. McLeod will attend lectures at the University; J. Hogg will begin the study of medi- cine and Heber Morrison will attend the school of practical science. * * * We are much pleased to see Mr. George Turnbull's portly form on our streets again. He has been suf- fering for several weeks from a pretty severe attack of typhoid fever. * * * Mr. William Bubolz, south of Egmondville, is having his resi- dence brick veneered. * * * At the Goderich show held last week, the Messrs. Dale, of the Huron road, got eight prizes for heavy horses; Mr. James Snell, of Hullett, got 7 prizes for cattle, all the prizes for Leicester sheep and first for fat sheep; Mr. William McAllister, of Stanley, got six prizes for Berkshire pigs, and Mr. William Sinclair got four prizes for Polancc china pigs. 1'J In the Years Agone OCTOBER 10, 1919 Wm. McGregor, of Stanley, recently had the misfortune to break two small bones in his ankle. He was picking apples, when the limb on which he was climbing broke and he fell to the ground. The marriage of Miss Barbara A. Sproat, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sproat, of Seaforth, to Mr. Reginald Sykes, of Shelton, Wash., took place Monday September 22nd, in the First Presbyterian church at Tacoma, Wash. The bride served under the American Red Cross, as a nurse, . the latter two years of the war, being stationed at Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas, where the groom was on the hospi- tal staff. Mr. James Scott, son of Mr. John Scott, Roxboro, is in Montr.al, undergoing treatment at the military hospital. were investigating the fire as the latest in a series of rural fires in recent months, He estimated dam- age at $10,000. * * * OCTOBER 13, 1944 The Walton Bantams downed On Wednesday evening, Oct. 4th, Shakespeare 30-9 on Friday to a number of friends and neighbours become the WOAA Bantam Cham - gathered at the home of Mr. and pions. Members of the team were Mrs. Ed. Brown, Egmondville, to Bill Humphries, Manager; Bill honour their daughter, Bernice, Shortreed; Rick MacDonald; before her marriage on Saturday, Murray McCall; Rick Sholdice; Oct. 7. Philip Blake; Ronnie McCallum; Bruce Moore, well-known apiarist John Leeming; Roger Humphries; of the Bayfield district, was burned Stephen Sholdice; Murray Houston; to death early Tuesday morning Ross Mitchell, David Watson and when a fire of undetermined origin Don Achilles, coach. completely destroyed his home. * * * Dublin Cucumber Plant has just completed a very successful year. Approximately 245 tons of cucum- bers were purchased by Libby, McNeil & Libby, which was almost double the production of 1943. OCTOBER 9, 1969 There was not much left of a large barn owned by Urbain N. Blockheel of RR 1 Seaforth, fol- lowing a fire early Sunday morning. Fire Chief John F. Scott said police * * * The SDHS Junior Soccer team held onto the lead in the Huron - Perth Secondary School soccer league last Thursday when they down Stratford Central 4-1 for their fourth consecutive victory. Tom Ryan led the Seaforth attack, scoring twice in the first half to put the local team ahead 2-0, Gary Eisler and Danny Murray added singles for Seaforth in the second half while John Altenberg replied for Central. Racism hurts, says reader Dear Editor, I'm writing to you to express my feelings about all racist people. I don't understand why people make such a big fuss about people who are different, whether they are short, tall, skinny, fat, rich, poor, we arc all the same. Still the com- munity stereotypes the people from the outside and doesn't take the time to find the inner person that lies inside. Letters Recently I was in a situation that had to do with racism, and it made me feel very awkward and resentful that I had friends who had a prob- lem with people different from them, and I almost had to risk losing both friends. 1 think it is getting pretty bad when friends become enemies over a racist situation. I eventually got all of it straightened out but it still hurt. Seaforth is supposed to be 'The Friendly Town.' How can it be, when racism is a factor? A Concerned Citizen Amanda Manuel The old-time Seaforth Horse Shows, shown here, are a rich part of Seaforth-area history. Seaforth will '95 is celebrated. If you know of someone who doesn't know about Seaforth's upcoming get-together be celebrating its history with a special reunion celebration from August 3-6, 1995 when Homecoming give them a call or send their name to the Homecoming registration committee.