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Huron Expositor, 2001-04-18, Page 4�- . .. .,,_,. - 1 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Williscraft - Publisher Pat Armes - Office Manager Scott Hilgendorff - Editor Dianne McGrath • Subsaiphions/Clossifieds Susan Hundertmaric - Reporter Katrina Dietz - Sales Anne Roden - Distribution Bowes Publishers Limited Suisslsary a/ Siam Maim Carjansra - A Quatro, fa -Pal? E-mail us at seaforth@bowesnet.com Visit our home page at www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES: LOCAL - 32.50 a year, in advance, plus 2.28 G.S.T. SENIORS: - 30.00 a year, in advance, plus 2.10 G.S.T. USA & Foreign: 28.44 a year in advance, plus S78.00 postoge, G.S.T. exempt SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Published weekly by Signal -Star Publishing o11 Main St., Seoforth. Publication moil registration No. 0696 held at Seaforth, Ontario. 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Sox 69, feafortlr, Ontario, NOK I WO Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Ontario Community Newspapers Association Publication Mail Registration No. 07605 "We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs." Editorial Main Street turned into 'war zone ,' culprits must be found The weekend saw Seaforth's main street become something of a war zone. .- Late night pedestrians and drivers encountered fires in garbage bins and rocks being thrown from rooftops, smashing out the windshield of one elderly woman's car as she drove by. This kind of action is difficult to explain. To the perpetrators, it may have seemed fun and entertainining. But it's frightening to think their value systems are so warped that, even if their intentions were not to cause serious harm, they cannot see the fear they may have caused citizens of this town and the lives they have threatened. While the scene does not rival the race riots that took place in downtown Cincinatti, Ohio on the same nights, the perpetrators' individual contribution here is no Tess significant than one indiivdual's in that city. And what would be even more frightening would be to (earn these people intended serious harm and damage. It's not yet known if the incidents are linked but police warn that lives could have been lost in any of the incidents and are taking the matter seriously. Anyone who might have information about any of these incidents is needed to come forward. Crimestoppers guarantees anonymity to anyone who contacts them with tips and information about any crimes. These incidents cannot be taken lightly because of the boldness and complete disregard for the safety of others. • Unfortunately, stoning as a punishment is no longer permitted but would seem a fitting sentence to the perpetrators when they are found. Scott Hilgendorff How to access u Letters to thty Editor and other submissions.. can be made to us by noon on Mondays at:, seaforth @bowesneteo i! All letters and submissions must be signed' and accompanied by a day -time telephone number. All submissions are -subjeE for both length and content. Don't forget to check out our homeptage, WWW.StafOrthfrarOlielptitiitOr Opinion Letters Fund raising cans stolen from marching band To the Editor: The Seaforth and District All -Girls' Marching Band has been invited to perform in London, England, during March Break 2002. This once-in-a-lifetime Europe adventure includes stays in London, England and Paris, France, as well as excursions to historical sites in both countries. To offset the cost of financing this monumental trip, the band began fundraising in September, 2000. One of the ongoing fundraisers is the collection of aluminum pop cans for recycling. People across Huron County have been saving cans and the Seaforth Agricultural Society granted the band permission to store the cans in an open building there until more suitable arrangements could be made. Sometime between March 8 and April 4, most of the cans stored in Seaforth were stolen. This theft totaled approximately $2,500 - the cost of one band member's trip to Europe. The mandate of the Seaforth and District All - Girls' Marching Band has always been to keep costs as low as possible so that young women who wish to participate may do so regardless of their financial situation. Since the band is no longer funded by the board of education, fundraising and community support are necessary in order to survive. For nearly 50 years, the Seaforth and District All - Girls' Marching band has been a part of the Town of Seaforth. Today, band membership includes young women from throughout Huron County as well as Ontario and Canada. Band members and their families work very hard to ensure the success of the band. Please help them realize the dream of representing Seaforth in Europe. To offer help or for more information please contact the band executive. Charles Kalbtleisch Shirley Brugger Penny Breen Spread of foot and mouth leads to meeting at Seaforth Agriplex toni ht Wednesdaytonight, Farmers and the farm community need to be better The meeting will feature Dr Jim Clark of the informed and prepared for the chance that Canada may Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Dr Ernie Sanford of someday face a potential Foreign Animal Disease Boehringer Ingelheim and a representative from outbreak such as the Foot and Mouth (FMD) outbreak OMAFRA. Discussion will focus on how producers can currently affecting the United Kingdom and Europe. take steps to protect themselves and their farms against For this reason, the Huron County Pork Producers, an outbreak. the Huron County Milk Committee, the Huron They will also learn what would happen if a disease Federation of Agriculture, and the Clinton office of the like FMD reached Canada. Eradication procedures and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs the compensation program wild be highlighted as part of have joined together to host an information meeting set the program. What producers can do on their own farms for Wednesday April 25, 7 - 10 pm at the Seaforth Agri- will also be a key component of the meeting. Plex Teacher surprised with beautiful music stand as gift April 19, J901 Hensall: Mr. John Mero, agent for the Massey Harris Company had a large delivery of machines here for last week. Mr. Wm. Cook and family have moved out to Chiselhurst. Brucefield: Miss Lily Taylor is this week visiting friends in London. The annual meeting of the Rovers Football Club will be held Saturday night to organize for the coming season. Brussels: Mrs. Nathaniel Austin, daughter of Wm. Benton was burning rubbish when her skirt caught fire. She was so badly burned she died about eleven hours afterwards. She leaves a husband, a son and two daughters. Londesboro: Mr. Snell who of late returned from the Klondike, his wife and family residing with her brother here during his absence, have moved to Wingham to make their home. Miss Edith Mills of Harlock spent Monday last with friends here. Bowlers: The annual meeting of the Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club was held at the Commercial Hotel to organize for the coming season. The new executive consists of James McMichael, W.D. Bright, L. C. Jackson, J. Weir, W K. Pearce, R. S. Hays, J. C. Greig, F. Holmsted and J.S. Roberts. •Furious Driving: On Saturday. night Mr. and Mrs. Chas Dodds, Mrs. Robt. McElroy and Miss Annie Somerville of McKillop were returning from a neighbors along the 4th concession west of the schoolhouse, when they heard a wagon coming toward them at a rapid rate. They stepped aside to let it pass. A horse and buggy were also coming at a rapid rate knocking Mr. Dodds and Miss Somerville down and passing clear over them. The other two ladies were not injured. The drivers paid no attention to the injury they had done. The men Years agone... were racing with their vehicles. The guilty parties in this instance are known and the injured ones owe it to themselves and the public that an example be made of them that others may be deterred from like offenses. April2l, 1876 Aged Trio: Several days ago a friend was passing by a field and spied a neighbor plowing with a team of horses. The friend stopped and enquired of the gentleman at work what the united ages of himself and his team would amount to. He was answered 114 years. The gentleman referred to is Robert Carnochan, a resident of Tuckersmith for over 40 years. He is 63 years of age, one horse is 26 years old, the other'is 25. Mr. Cornochan has had this team since they were colts and has worked them steadily on his farm. Brussels: At the Easter vestry meeting of St. Johns Church, James Knox and Thomas Kelly were elected wardens. The contract to complete the new church was awarded to Peter Thompson of Brussels. The church will likely be opened about the 1st of July. Miss Smith, for some time teacher in the junior department of the Brussels school has retired. Spring Shows: As we look through this issue of the Huron Expositor we can see that Spring Shows were the order of the day. Accounts were written of spring shows in Crediton, Exeter, West Riding at Smith's Hill, South Huron, Hibbert, Clinton and Seaforth. Sabbath School Anniversary: The anniversary services in connection with the Methodist Sabbath school took place Friday and Sunday. The children were examined by their teachers and showed apt proficiency and thorough knowledge of the ground they have covered. They sang under the leadership of Mr. Brownell. The Sabbath School numbers 230 scholars. The service on Sunday was conducted by Rev. Mr. Stephenson of Hamilton. Married McGregor - McDougall - At the manse Kippen on March 30 by Rev. H. Cameron, Mr. Archd. McGregor to Miss Catherine McDougall, both of Tuckersmith. Stanley: A. Campbell of the second of Stanley had an ewe which last week gave birth to twin lambs one of which weighed 12 1/2 lbs. April 23, 1926 Wednesday Half Holiday. The annual Wednesday afternoon half holiday will be observed again in Seaforth this year commencing Wednesday afternoon, May 5th, the business places in town will be closed each Wednesday afternoon until the end of September. The McKillop branch of the W.M.S. held held their April meeting at the home of Mrs. Thos. Grieve with about thirty people present. Tuxis Entertainment: Mr. Charles A. Cooke, famous Indian basso and entertainer, gave a concert in Northside United Church on Monday evening last under the auspices of the Tuxis Square. On Tuesday of this week there was curling in the Seaforth rink and on Wednesday the golfing season was opened at the golf course by Messrs. R. M. Jones, J. G. Mullen and Dot Reid who played a round at the club, and say the course is in fair condition. Mr. R. H. Sproat has taken the agency for the Chevrolet car for this district. Mr. Con Eckert is spending the weekend in Detroit. A most successful old time dance was held in Cardno's Opera Hall on Fair night. The Male Quartette of First Presbyterian Church composed of Messrs. D. Reid, M. Rennie, J. Scott and J. Beattie gave an excellent number at the evening service on Sunday last. Mr. J. J. Merner has leased the residence of Mrs. Walter Cole on High Street, and has moved his family there. April 20, 1951 The silver anniversary of Seaforth Orange Lodge was observed Monday evening by its members with a banquet in St. Thomas Anglican Church, Parish Hall. Parents night was held in St. James school Friday evening when there was a good attendance of pupils and parents. Mayor Dr. E. A. McMaster, Reeve F. S. Sills, and councillors A. W. Sillery and Edmund Daly attended a special meeting in Clinton Monday night to hear J.J. Richardson , Cival Defense Branch, Toronto, discuss cival defence. Seaforth Public School captured the Seaforth Public School Board Shield for unison chorus, Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 with 86 marks. "Our Canada From Sea To Sea" at the tenth annual Huron County Music Festival at Goderich. Mrs. John McGregor of Egmondville has sold her property to Mr. Everatt Smith. Mrs. A. Stiles Jr. has returned after spending two weeks in Toronto and Sarnia. Jack MacLean is nicely recuperating after being badly burned on the hands and arm while employed at Robt. Bell Industries on Saturday morning. Carol. Brown, 6, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown, Hensall, was first in her class for piano of six and under, with 90 marks, and also won the special award of $I0 donated by Clinton Lions Club to the outstanding performer in piano classes 1 & 4 at Goderich Music Festival Monday.