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The Huron Expositor, 1997-04-09, Page 441—YW9 1101111001 ti> voie11<S, 90,91 9. 1092 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 TERRI-LYNN DALE - General Monger & Advertising Manager KEVIN CARDNO - Advertising Sales PAT ARKS - Office Monger DIANNE McGRATH - Subscriptions & Classifieds DAVE SCOTT - Editor GREGOR CAMPBELL Reporter BARB STOREY • distribution A Bowes Publishers Community Newspaper UUBSCRIPiION RATES LOC.AI 32 50 o year, ,n advance, plus 2.28 G.S.T. ,SENIORS - 30.00 o year, in advance, plus 2 10 G.S T USA a Forgo i. 28.44 o year in advance, plus S78.00 postage. G. S 1. euernpt Publishedweekly byby Sigtwl-S or Publishing at 100 Man St , Seaforth Publication moil registrabn No 0696 Infect Seaforth, Ontara Advertising n accepted on condmon that in the event of o typographical error, the ochres/11g span occupied by the erroneous item together with o reasonable allowance lot signature, wiIl rot be charged, but the balance of the odverhsenarw will be pad 1« of the applicable rate to the event of o typographical error, odwertisrng goods or services of o wrong price, goods or services may not be sold Advertising is merely an offer to sell and may be withdrawn at any time The Moron Expositor is rot responsible for th+e lou a damage of undies .d monuse-pts, photos « other materials used for reproduction purposes Changes of oddress, orders for subscriptions and undeliv- suable copies are so be sent to The Huron Expositor • ' Wednesday. April 9, 1997 Editorial and Business Offices • 100 Mein saeet.,Seafotdh Telephone 15191 527-0240 fox (519) 527.2858 Moiling Address - P.O. Bou 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK Two Maribor of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Ontario Community Newspapers Association and the Ontario Pres Council Views expressed on our opinion page(s) don't necessarily represent those of The Huron Expositor or Bowes Publishers. The Huron Expositor reserves the right to edit letters to the editgr or to refuse publication. Editorial Keep track of political promises Election drums will soon be sounding and along with them volumes of "promises" from campaigning politicians. Do yourself a favour and keep some printed evidence of these political promises when they're first made. Often the platform you elect your MP on doesn't resemble anything they put for- ward when they reach the House of Commons. The party leaders have even more promises, so you'll need a bigger scrapbook or more memory on your computer to keep track of them all. Remember you're electing a voice for your concerns. not just a "seat" that's silent. - DWS Letters to the Editor Thanks to businesses, volunteer models Dear Editor: On behalf of the Seaforth Agricultural Society's Home and Garden Show Committee, I wish to express thanks and congratulations to the businesses and all the volunteer models who partic- ipated in the Fashion Show on April 3 at the Seaforth and District Community Centres. The amount of work and participation that was required among all involved was apparent by the great success of the show. As a result of this effort 1 am sure the people of Seaforth and area have knowledge of what is available in our town with- out having to go out of town for their clothing needs. A special thanks goes out to Liz and Kevin Cardno for their work in organizing and staging the event. And thanks to Main St. businesses that were involved and volun- teered their time: Cardno's Men's Wear. Anna's Dress Shoppe. Kids Kloze, Bee's Ladies' and Men's Wear, Boussey's Beauty Boutique, Seaforth Jewellers, Hildebrand Flowers (decora- tions), Total image 11 (hair design). The Looking Glass (hair design). Jim Floyd Chairperson Dome and Garden Show `Marvel at dedicated individuals. andg roups' Dear Editor: .Reflecting on our annual volunteer appreciation party at Queensway, I marvel at the dedicated individuals and groups aged 8 to 80 who give so much of themselves to enhance the quality of life for our residents. There are groups that share their musical talents, dancers that entertain, Beavers, Girl Guides, and Sparks, whose leaders are teaching them the spirit of volunteering, people that work behind the scenes serving refreshments and helping at special events; individuals that minister to spiritual needs. volunteer dri- vers, those that help super- vise in order that residents can enjoy thc outdoors during barbecues and picnics; church groups, service clubs and the Legion *Ladies Auxiliary members who deliver Meals on Wheels; our own staff who care enough to decorate seasonally and to whom their work is•more than a job. There are people who give friendship and a lis- tening ear. All give of them- selves, the most precious commodity of all. During this volunteer week, i offer my gratitude and respect 'to those teho arc the 'Cart and soul of our commu- nity. Sincerely, Carol Gascho Activity Co-ordinator Queensway Nurs�i & Retirement Home, $entFall Response to anti -Canadian American This kid, this Internet twit from somewhere around Seattle who is publishing those "anti -Canadian" jokes on the World Wide Web is really starting to annoy me. Although 1 do not own or operate a.computer, and in fact, believe them to be the personal tools of the anti - Christ, Bill Gates, people keep sending me this guy's lifeless little gags. Like: • "Why does a Canadian cross the road? To get to the middle." • • "Why does hockey have only three periods? Canadians can't count to four." • "If America and Canada got into a war, where would all the draft dodgers go?" - • How do you empty a swimming pool of . Canadians? 'Excuse me, would everyone please now get out of the pool?" Now I must tell you that. any self-respecting Canadian columnist, albeit angry, would not stoop so low as to be drawn into a silly word war, by responding to this Internet nitwit - So it looks like I'll have to do it:- • Why does an American cross the road? So he doesn't get run over by the guy who just forced him out of his car at gunpoint. • Why does football have four downs? To ensure nine out of 10 Super bowls will be more boring than the president's State of the Union Address. • If America and Canada got into a war... wait a minute... we did. In 1812 US forces tried and failed twice to invade Canada, Apparently :a11 the pacifists were on your front lines. • How do you -empty a swimming pool of Americans? With a semi- automatic weapon and a disgruntled swimming pool employee: • What do you call a pimply faced little hacker who sits in - his lonely room making up stupid jokes about Canadians? Nothing. He won't come anyway unless you have a biscuit in your - hand. - • • Why are American political jokes not funny? Because so many of them get elected. • How has the Racehorse Cigar become the symbol of America itself? All glory, no gonads. • How many Vietnam Vets does it take to change a light bulb? "You don't know man 'cause you weren't there!" • Why did the Chinese fail to buy off US politicians in the last elections? Because America is not for sale, damn it =- the tobacco industry won't sell! • Why has David Letterman dropped his Stupid Human Tricks? There's already too. much -stuff out there promoting American family values. • What do most Americans - have inscribed on their medical alert bracelets? "Please don't turn me away. I'm rich." • Why is America's justice system fairer than that of Canada's? In America you can be found innocent and guilty of the same murder. • Why do so many high- profile killers go free in America? Because the average American juror is not bright enough to do Vanna White's job. • Why are the TV costs of the Atlantic Olympics still -. . escalating? Because American networks cover only American athletes and some of them haven't reached the finish line yet. • Who -is the fastest man on_ 'earth? President Clinton in a hotel room. • What are the chances of Madonna being named Mother Of The Year'' The same as Michael Jackson .becoming a Big Brother. • How many Americans does it take to change a light bulb? One. And the world revolves around it. • Wheret Amenc invent their e savings? In burger at Planet Holly", • Why is there such a pervasive sense of disillusionment sweeping America? Many adults are starting to believe that professional wrestling is fixed. • Why Walter Chronkite rica's ca's most trusted " He's the only one with an iron -clad alibi, the day President Kennedy was shot. • Last year, a classic motion picture was created from the Canadian novel The English Patient, the story -of romance and hope amid the ruins of the Second World War. Last -year, Hollywood made a movie from the Arnerican book Private Parts, the story of Howard Stern's penis. Question: are you concerned at all about America's sense 'of culture and art? • • After decades of death. addiction. violence and a _ losing battle with South American cartels, why is America finally considering ' the decriminalization of drugs? Because Americans will always do the right thing -- after They've tried every other damn thing first. Kid. download this! Regulations ,governing home child care Dear Editor: Many people are surprised to learn there arc regulations governing home child care - even private child care arrangements between -par- ents and caregivers. Provincial and local govern- ments do have regulations regarding home child care.. For in-home child care pro- grams caregivers are restrict- ed to five children -or less with no more than two chil- dren being under the age of two. Agencies arc in place and are responsible for recruiting and monitoring home child care. In Huron County we are fortunate to have the Huron Home Child • Care and Resource Centre monitoring and licensing in- home child care ensuring safe and quality child care. Choosing quality care is important not only_ for your child's well-being but also for your own peace of mind. Yet .deciding which option is often difficult and left to the last minute.. The process of choosing. assessing and mon- itoring -day care options is one of the most important tasks a parent can have. Seaforth - Co -Operative Children's Centre has avail- able in its resource library two books to help, caregivers and parents in this important process: "The Complete Canadian Day Care Guide" by authors Therese Andre and Cheryl Neave and "Home Child Care: A Caregiver's Guide" by author Lee Dunster. Resource mate- rials can be signed out free of charge to the community. For more information call: Karen McEwing-McConnell. .Program Advisor Child Care Branch. Ministry of Community and -Social Services. I -800-265-4197. ext..I l 1. . Sincerely. Shirley Brooker Administrator, Seaforth Co -Operative Children's Centre Fire at Queen's Hotel in 1972 FROM THE PAGES OF THE HURON EXPOSITOR APRIL 23, 1897 A SWEET SUBJECT - Mr. John Walker, of the Mill Road, Tuckersmith, has on his farm a splendid sugar bush, and is in the habit every year of making large quantities of maple syrup. Being always on the look out for the most improved labor saving machinery, he last fall purchased the "Champion Sap evaporator," which is made in Montreal, and an appliance very generally used in the Province of Quebec, where the Maple syrup and Sugar making business is car- ried on very extensively. Mr. Walker has had this evapora- tor in constant use in his sugar bush this season. WE QUEEN'S JUBILEE - A goodly number of citizens attended in the Council chamber on Wednesday evening last, to take thc ini- tial steps towards getting up a suitable celebration in Seaforth op the occasion of the • Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The chair was occu- pied by Mayor Scott, and Mr. John Darwin acted as Secretary. The meeting was unanimous in the desire to get up a celebration worthy of the occasion and that will be creditable to the town. The following gentleman were appointed to a citizen's committee, to act in conjunc- tion with the other represen- tatives to be appointed: Messr. D.D. Wilson, M. Morris, F.G. Ncelin, E.C. Coleman, F. Holmested, John Beattie, John Weir, and M.Y. McLean. APRiL 14, 1922 LOCAL BRIEFS - Our In the Years Agone Easter weather came nearly a week too soon as thc fine warm days of the week end were followed by very heavy rains and then snow and cold weather. - Fidelity Lodge of Oddfellows will hold their annual church service in the Methodist church on Sunday evening, April 23rd. The brethren will march from their lodge rooms to the church headed by thc Seaforth Highlanders. - Messrs. A.D. Chapman. of Bridgeburg, and W. Chapman, of Hamilton, spent the week end with their par- ents here. - Mr. George Stewart has returned from London and, intends going into the meat business with his father here. - Mr. George Israel has sold his residence on Market Street to Mrs. George Sparks. - Reeve McQuaid, of McKillop, is in Toronto this week attending the funeral of his sister-in- law, the late Mrs. Martin McQuaid. - Mr. W.1. Finnigan, secretary of the Egmondville school board, is advertising for tenders for the erection of a new school house, to be erected in Egmondvilk this summer. APRIL 18,1947 Seaforth Women'* Institute marked the 50th anniversary of the founding of .the Institute with a . largely attended banquet in Northside United Church Thursday evening. Mrs. Paul Doig, president of the Institute, was in charge of the program which followed the banquet. • Taking part in the anniver- sary event were Mrs. E.B. Goudic and Mrs. J.F. Scott, who proposed and replied to a toast to the Institute: Mrs. Doig, who welcomed the guests: Miss Flora Durnin and Mrs. Fred Oster, who brought greetings from other Institutes. and Mrs. G. Papplc. who read a history of the branch. A feature of the even was the presentation of a life membership to Miss Thelma Elgic by Mrs. Wilfred Coleman. Contributing to a musical program were James T. Scott. Miss Betty Moore, Walker Hart and Mrs. Elmer Cameron. * * * Ronald Butters, 14 -year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Butters, Dublin, suffered a fractured skull when he slipped while playing foot- ball in the basement of. Dublin school during the noon recess on Wednesday: Reinoved to Scott Memorial Hospital, heis progressing favourably. APRIL 20,1972 Ontario Provincial Police are assisting in Seaforth town patrol. The OPP were asked to help. on Friday when on doctor's orders,. Chief Gordon Hulley was granted sick leave. His illness. coupled with . the earlier resi nation of, Constable Keith Ruston, left the department with only Constabk Lloyd Eisler. Meanwhile, the investiga- tion of the Seaforth police department which council requested at a meeting on April 10 is under way. The investigation is being carried out by F.E. Davies. a repre- sentative of the Ontario Police Commission. Decision to seek the inves- tigation arose as a result of a request by a group of citizens for an enquiry into the resig- nation of Constable Ruston. * * * Seaforth Firemen battled a blaze on the third floor of the Queen's Hotel early Wednesday evening and were successful in confining the flames to the upper area. Fire damage to the rooms on the third floor and in the attic as well as water damage in lower floors was extensive. Firemen attacked the fire from the outside as well as from within the building. The Seaforth PUC bucket lift was brought into play to provide access to the high situation. The 95 -year-old building contained 18 guest rooms and beverage rooms, a cocktail lounge and dining room on the ground floor. Guests in their rooms and patrons on the ground floor left the building when the fire was ,discovered by Mike Darwish, an employee, at 7:45 p.m. There was no immediate estimate of damage available. Fire Chief Jack Scott said. The hotel is owned by Alex Hassan Holdings Ltd. of London and is managed by Fred Hassan. The fire appeared to origi- nate in a 'third floor room on the southwest corner of the building hut the exact cause has not yet been determined.