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The Huron Expositor, 1995-03-22, Page 4Editorial -?fit iNlatibif ihajoilt't11r F+l , - Your Community Newspaper Since 186 0 TERRI-LYNN DALE General Manager & Advertising Manager MARY MELLOR - Sales PAT ARMES - Office Manager DIANNE McGRATH - Subscriptions TIM CUMMING - Editor GREGOR CAMPBELL - 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. Goderich, Stratford addresses 28.00 o year, in advance, plus 7.28 postage, plus 2.47 G.S.T Out -Of -Area addresses. 28.00 a year, in advance, plus 1 1 .44 postage, plus 2.76 G.S.T USA & Foreign. 28.00 a year in odvonce, plus 576.00 postage, G.S.T. exempt SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Published weekly by Signol-Star Publishing at 100 Main St., Seoforth. Publication mail registra- tion No. 0696 held at Seoforth, Ontario. 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Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1 WO Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Ontario Community Newspapers Association and the Ontario Press Council Action is warranted It was a proud moment when federal Fisheries Minister Brian Tobin ordered the seizure of a Spanish fishing vessel outside the Canadian 200 -nautical -mile zone. This move, made to help stop the overfishing of scarce turbot stocks in international waters, may prove to the Spanish, and to the European Union as a whole, that while Canada is a pleasant country, with pleasant people, it can only be pushed so far. The fishermen obviously didn't take Tobin's earlier warnings about seizing ships too seriously, as they first backed off, then returned to fish in the same area, resulting in the arrest, and the charges being laid against the captain of the vessel. While the European Union accuses Canada of overstepping its authority, we can take solace in the fact that our country, while trying tb help its own fishermen, is also acting. in .the best interests of the international -enyiro ental community in helping to protect - fish, stocks.- 'A phbto lid shows a few of the 6,000 people who showed up to watch the arrested Spanish vessel dock, and a sign carried by one person gives a message that says it all - "This is a World fishery, not a Spanish one." As more facts are released, it becomes more and more clear that Tobin, and Canada, were right to make this stand. An inspection of the ship's hold, Tobin was quoted as saying in The Globe, "frankly exposes, as never before, damaging anti -conservation fishing practices." In fact, 79 per cent of the turbot catch was found to be immature. It would appear, then, that illegal nets were used to catch the fish, but as they were cut from the ship as Canadians moved in, it will belbaAL prove. - Canada may now be accused af}liiaton the --high seas, and economic sanctions may be threatened, but it was time this issue was dealt with, and we should be proud our country has taken the right stand. - TDE Letters to the Editor Soccer group needs volunteers Dear Editor, The St. Columban soccer associ- ation held its annual meeting Thurs- day, March 9. Unfortunately only six people showed up and of these six people only two individuals were fully committed to being on this years executive. Three other individuals at the annual meeting have been long time volunteers and have more than contributed their share of time and effort to the success of St. Columban soccer. As a result of the lack of attendance and commitment from individuals we had no choice but to temporarily suspend operations of the St. Columban Soccer Association pend- ing a second attempt at an annual meeting. The meeting will be held on : March 30, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Columban Parish hall. It is important that we have vol- unteers caring enough and willing enough to help out by being on the executive to make decisions and to carry on the operations of providing our children the opportunity to have fun and play soccer. We have approximately 200 children register every year and it is not fair that the same hand full of people do all the work year in and year out. In fact two out of the six . people that attended the annual meeting and who have done a lot of work for the association m the past several years havt had no children of their own involved in playing soccer. One of the past recipient of our annual Albert Boven Memorial Award said it best in her acceptance speech when she suggested that each parent that has children involved commit one year of the possible 10 years that their children will play soccer to helping out by being on the executive, coaching, refereeing etc. then everyone would benefit. She added that you may surprise your self and even enjoy the satisfaction of meeting and interacting with people and enjoy the satisfaction that you were involved in the success of the long lasting tradition of soccer in the community and best of all helping kids. It is also very important that we have the parents of the children that are playing for the association to attend the annual meeting. We need feed back from the parents so that the executive can make informed decisions. We have done alot in the past two years and there were alot of tough decisions that were made, but what made it very, very diffi- cult for the executive was that we had no or very little feed back as to what the parents wanted. Therefor the annual meeting is not just to elect an executive but it is a time to plan for the future of our associ- ation for the benefit of all its mem- bers. The tradition of soccer in St. Columban data back many years. The main reason for this continued success has been the willingness of the community to pitch in and work together. Lets keep the tradition alive so that we provide the same opportunity for our children today as many volunteers provided for us in the past. Yours truly St. Columban Soccer Association Opinion We remember those we have lost 1 was very saddened to hear of the death of Mel Merriam. I always enjoyed talking with Mel, hearing his stories and having a 7 -up with him (minus the carbonation, of course). As an older man his body was frail and he never recovered from an injury he suffered dur- ing the war years. That fragile exterior, however, hid the evi- dence of Mel's youth when he was quite a body builder. Mel lent me an early war picture which 1 only recently returned. In it, his youthful movie -star good , looks were evident. Despite the pain he often suf- fered I was amazed to see him walking around town in recent months, even during snowy weather. I hope I can reach my late eighties with the same tenac- ity he had on those days. I hope Mel is in a happier place where he and Glen Smith, the friend he enlisted with during the war, can be re -united. * * * I was delighted to receive a card from New York the other day. It came from none other than Hume Cronyn, one of the greatest actors of the stage and screen (and one of Canada's greatest exports). I had sent a letter complimenting his poign- ant memoirs and expressing sympathy on the most troubling news that Jessica Tandy, his wife and acting partner for more than 50 years, had died. It just goes to show what a class act he is to respond in something more than a form letter to an absolute stranger. I am certain that thousands of people conveyed their sym- pathies on what was such terrible news. Jessica Tandy's death is a great loss for all of us who saw her on stage and screen...but it must be absolutely tragic for Mr. Cronyn. They were not only the greatest acting couple in North America but theirs was the greatest love story in the world. If you have the chance, read Mr. Cronyn's wonderful book, A "Terrible Liar. What a story. Here is a man who was not only married to one of the world's great actresses but who worked with Hitchcock, Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor and the greats of American cinema and theatre. He was an unlikely movie star whose ageless appeal has led to his continued success in films like Cocoon. He has been a writer, director, actor, producer and more. What a great actor and great man. What a terrible loss. I am sorry to start my column this week with sad notes. On a lighter note, 1 enjoyed having the opportunity to repre- sent Huron County as one of four delegates to the annual March Conference of the Junior Farmers' Association of Ontario. One of the highlights of the convention was hearing former NHL hockey star Greg Millan speak. He is one of those people who can convince you anything is possible by applying simple rules. I hope he will forgive my summary of his three days of seminars but here are some of his thoughts: • Embrace change. •Set grand goals. •Write down those goals. • Reach those goals. Now, here is the funny part of my meeting with Greg Millan. I interviewed the former goaltender for this newspaper. I then visited my uncle and aunt in Ottawa. It was only there, by chance, I discovered that Greg and I both have the same aunt (his aunt, my uncle's wife). Neither he nor I could believe it. It's a small, small...well, you know. * * * Do you have an interesting story of the 'It's a small world' syndrome? Why not drop me a line and I'll share it with readers. The horse and buggy are a prominent part of this parade in Seaforth. The area can look forward to more parades at Seaforth Homecoming, August 3-6, 1995. Wrong .:4eciiyon made Dear Editor, The Canadian Airborne Regiment filled the skies and parachuted their final descent to oblivion. A sad day for both the Canadian Military and the citizens of Canada. I admit I was among the citizens whom were outraged by the display of human degradation revealed in a home video of this unit's hazing rituals. Many of us were appalled by the extremes this initiation por- trayed. But...I did not agree with the final decision determined by our Defence Minister, Mr. David Collenette. I feel he acted impul- sively, merely to get himself, and his government, off the 'hot seat.' Blame is being directed at the media for their involvement in exposing the disgusting hazing, despite the fact that the media has an obligation to report the news. The military had a responsibility to ensure the health and safety of the soldiers participating in the initi- ations. If the media hadn't of reported this incident, how many years would the military have allowed it to continue? Senior officers claim to have had no knowledge of what these hazing rituals consisted of. Perhaps now they may pay more attention and supervise the behaviour of their soldiers to make sure no one is being forced to partake in any 1 Letters 1 � dehumanizing acts. Unfortunately, disclosure is often the only resol- ution to ensure action and change. As far as the racial slurs go, there was absolutely no excuses, especial- ly considering the fact they were made by soldiers sent into other countries to uphold peace. These soldiers sent into other countries to uphold peace. These soldiers deserved to be expelled from the Canadian Military, preferable on the end of someone's boot. I hope Canadians are able to see past the current blemish on their Military and remember the sacri- fices, dedicated, commitments, and loyalties these soldiers display each and everyday while defending their country and the citizens within. They are willing to give their own lives to protect ours. Demanding disciplinary action was one thing, but to insist on an execution was much too drastic. A few soldiers should hang their heads in shame, however, their actions should not reflect an entire regiment, or their predecessors. Debra Scherle Clinton, Ontario Optimists seek members Dear Editor, The members of the Seaforth Optimist Club would like to thank each and every resident of the Town of Seaforth, the Village of Egmondville, and all the surround- ing townships. We owe a special thank you to the business commun- ity. Even when times are tough, their contributions kept us going. Because of the support we received over the past 27 years, the Optimist Club has sponsored hockey, ringette, golf and baseball tournaments for children; the club has sponsored the achievements of local students; and the club has supported leadership training for our young people. After all, the Optimist motto is "Friend of Youth". The Optimist Club helped to build the new arena. The club has donated thousands of dollars to the building fund for the new hospital and has helped the hospital pur- chase new equipment. All service clubs, no matter how large or small, need the support of their members. Most members try to help whenever they can. How- ever, it is now the 90s and soon to be the next century. With escalating living costs and increasing responsi- bilities, parents have difficulty finding free time. J Letters 1 � After working all week parents often want to, and deserve to kick off their shoes and take a well- earned rest. We feel that this is the major contributor to the loss of membership of not only our club, but many other service clubs. The Seaforth Optimist Club needs what- ever support you can give. Every little bit helps. A lot of little bits make a bunch, and a few bunches make a lot. The Optimist Club of Seaforth would like to warmly invite anyone and everyone over the age of 19 to come to our monthly meetings. Please bring new ideas to help the youth of nur community: Whatever help you can give, no matter how little, would be appreciated. Join us in our efforts to be better friends to the youth of our Com- munity! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely, • Gard Phillips (522-0112) Mark Smith (522-1974) Gary Bannon (527-1582) Brad Duff (527-2750) Port Credit reunion Dear Editor, I would like to extend an invita- tion to some of your readers who are Port Credit High/Secondary School alumni. On May 4-6, 1995, we are celebrating our 75th reunion. Many activities have been planned to ensure that participants relive their wonderful memories! Some registration packages are still avail- able from: PCSS Reunion, 70 Mineola Rd. East, Mississauga, ON, L5G 2E5. Telephone: 905-278- 3594; Fax: 905-278-8936. Thank you Peter Toiler Co -Chair Asthma program in Perth Experts estimate that between five and 10 per cent of children have asthma. There is no cure, but in most cases it can be controlled and the majority of children with asthma can lead normal lives, attend school regularly and participate in sports and other daily activities. To help families of asthmatic children better understand and cope with this chronic disease, The Lung Association is presenting an Airforce Family Asthma Program starting Tuesday, April 4 in the Griffith Auditorium, Spruce Lodge, Stratford. For information or to pre - register for the Airforce Family Asthma Program call The Lung Association, Huron -Perth Counties 271-7500. Injured Hensall soldier in hospital FROM THE PAGES OF THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MARCH 29, 1895 Mr. Ainsley, County Road Com- missioner has been measuring up the bridges in Tuckersmith, as some of them are to be rebuilt this sum- mer. * ** Mrs. Robert Hogg, North Main Street, met with a very painful accident. She and her husband were walking out to visit Wm. Hogg of McKillop, and while going through a pitch hole, she slipped and fell, She came down on her left arm breaking it at the wrist. * * * A few days ago, while Mrs. J. S. Welsh was working among her flowers she found a dozen grass hoppers jumping around as if it were summer. ** Andrew Govenlock of Winthrop has disposed of his store business to Frank Millson. * John McGregor Jr. of Kippen has bought a half interest in a threshing In the Years Agone machine with Robert McKay and intends to embark in the threshing business this season. MARCH 26, 1920 Samuel Cudmore's little daughter of Kippen fell off the couch onto the floor breaking her collar bone. * * * Mr. Darling of Dublin, is busy improving the village road. One obstinate snowdrift took an half dozen men with shovels and two teams of horses to get at its founda- tion. away at his home in the person of Geo. M. Chesney, in his 57th year. He is survived by wife and two sons, Milton, accountant in the Dominion Bank here and Earle, teller, in the Seaforth Branch of the Bank of Commerce. The Commercial Hotel has been closed to the public. Mr. McLennan has sold the furniture and the entire equipment to the Muskoka Wood Manufacturing Co. and they are at present packing it for shipment to Huntsville. Neighbours and friends of Mr. MARCH 30, 1945 and Mrs, Robert Forrest gathered at Flt. Lieut. Harold Free has bought their home on the fifth concession two lots on North Main and Centre of McKillop to spend a social even- Streets from Chas. Aberhart. ing before their removal to Charles Reeves has bought the lot Seaforth. During the evening they on North Main Street, formerly were presented with two handsome occupied by the Massey -Harris. chairs, the address being read by T. F. Fowler. One of the most widely known residents of this district passed *** Word has reached Hensall that Cpl. Russel Hedden is confined to the General hospital C.A. in Eng- land with his leg and foot in a cast. he is a dispatch rider and was injured when his motorcycle was in collision with a truck in Holland. * * * Flt. Lieut. Robert Aldwinkle, R.C.A.F., of Ottawa is convalescing at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Aldwinkle, of Varna. MARCH 26, 1970 Patrick Cleary of London, who recently was honoured by the Lon- don and District Transportation Safety Association, has completed 19 years as a driver with Husband Transport Ltd. without an accident, He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Cleary of Seaforth. e e * An assessment reduction of $500 on the farm residence of Edison McLean, Tuckersmith, . was approved Tuesday by Huron County Judge R. S. Hetherington as he heard an appeal against the original assessmeni e e * As the time nears for the hearing set by the Canadian Transport Com- mission for appeals against an application by the CNR to discon- tinue passenger train service in the arca, concern by the municipalities affected grows.