Huron Expositor, 2005-10-19, Page 5Opinion
The Huron Expositor • October 19, 2005 Page 5
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Business owner concerned about safety
of pedestrians and traffic on Main Street
To the Editor,
As a new business in Seaforth, I have been increasingly becoming con-
cerned about the safety of the pedestrians that use the Main Street day
and night.
Every day, I observe heavy traffic both on the road and sidewalk; busy
always and seldom a courtesy given to pedestrians.
Whether crossing the street and dodging transport trucks and non-stop
vehicle traffic or walking and shopping the main street and dodging
skateboarders, cyclists and more, I cringe to think someone hasn't suf-
fered serious harm every day.
After reading the local paper, I discovered a bylaw was passed to rid
the street of skateboards, and I began informing these abusers.
From a child, one response was so!
After some effort to inform these youth of the benefits of the laws and
obeying them, I discovered that I was wasting my breath. The laws don't
apply to them and they know it.
However, I am still concerned for those pedestrians and the future of
our spoiled children.
Dale Dunn
Seaforth
Vanastra silo could become local attraction
To the Editor,
I would like to comment on your recent story
about the planned demolition of the silo located
at Vanastra.
It is sad that Huron East municipal officials
see the silo as nothing more than a piece of con-
crete.
I would suggest members of Huron East coun-
cil and Huron County officials pay a visit to the
Secrets of Radar Museum in London to learn a
little more about the historical and unique sig-
nificance of this structure.
What makes the silo unique is the fact that it
was chosen by Wing Commander Adrian Cocks
to be adapted and utilized for a military pur-
pose when No. 31 Radio Direction finding school
replaced the Tyndall farm in 1941.
Apparently the station contractor built an
enclosed observation deck atop the silo on
instruction from Cocks. The silo was named
"Cocks Folly."
The definition of folly includes, "a great use-
less structure."
Folly is essentially a misunderstood building.
True follies are unconscious creations and the
real folly builder will deny that what he or she
created could possibly be a folly. You cannot
build one deliberately.
It is pathetic that a museum telling the story
of radar and the former radar school at
Vanastra is located in Middlesex County due in
part to lack of interest and support by Huron
East and Huron County. It would only add
insult to injury to demolish Cocks Folly.
Rather, I feel it is time for Huron East council
and Huron County officials to identify struc-
tures at Vanastra which should be preserved.
Why demolish a potential attraction?
If we in Huron County continue to destroy our
history, our elected officials should be known as,
Municipal Folly, a great useless structure.
(Wally) Peter Fydenchuk
Crediton
Egmondville smallpox case costs Tuckersmith
$450 for house clean-up in 1905
OCTOBER 15, 1880
The trustees of School Section No.
6 McKillop, have secured the ser-
vices of Alexander Johnston, son of
Irwin Johnston of the 8th concession
of McKillop. Mr. Johnston is a clever
young man and a good teacher.
Although favoured with the most
delightful weather, says the Mitchell
Advocate, the Dublin Fall Fair, held
on Thursday of last week, did not
come up to that of last year, there
being only 56 entries compared to 67
in 1879.
On Tuesday night the harness
shop of John Ward of this town was
broken into and three large valises,
and harness hardware and trim-
mings and other articles to the value
of about $150 or $200 were carried
off. There is n o direct suspicion as
to who the guilty parties are.
OCTOBER 13, 1905
The Tuckersmith Board of Health,
with Dr. Burrows, the medical
health officer, held a meeting in
Seaforth on Saturday last, for the
purpose of closing up matters in con-
nection with the recent small pox
case in Egmondville. The case has
been a somewhat expensive one to
the township, costing $450. Of this
amount, the disinfecting of the
house in which the deceased was
cost $196 and the board gave to Mr.
McMann $100 as reenumeration for
the property it was necessary -to
destroy. All danger from infection is
now over.
Dr. Gemmell has decided not to
come to Staffa, so we are still with-
out a doctor.
OCTOBER 17, 1930
Wm. Fotheringham of
Tuckersmith township had a very
narrow escape from being seriously
hurt one night last week. He was
driving home after dark and in the
mist he misjudged the turn in the
road and went over the end of a cul-
vert. His car was pretty badly
smashed, but Mr. Fotheringham
escaped with just a few cuts.
James Shea of the Dublin area has
gone on a trip to the West, where he
will attend the Stockers' and
Feeders' Convention at Moose Jaw.
Master Tom Sills of Seaforth
received a five -dollar gold piece from
the Catholic Women's League for
obtaining the highest marks in the
entrance class from the Separate
School.
OCTOBER 14, 1955
Assessor W.E. Southgate, in pre-
senting his annual report, noted the
population of Seaforth had increased
by 19 to 2,165. The council meeting
had been delayed a half hour until a
quorum arrived. Absent were Mayor
McMaster and Councillor Kellar.
Construction of a one storey con-
crete building, which will house
Cleary's Grocery, will begin immedi-
ately between Elliott's lunch and the
Imperial Bank of Commerce.
While playing his field at his farm
in McKillop a few days ago, John
Malone discovered the remains of a
large weather balloon.
OCTOBER 16, 1980
There is going to be a race for
mayor in Seaforth in the Nov. 10
election. Early this week Henry
Mero, who is completing his first
term as a town councillor,
announced he would challenge
Mayor John Sinnamon for the top
position in the municipal govern-
ment.
Grade 13 students at Seaforth
District High School have a rare
opportunity for some "hands-on"
archaeological experience later this
month. The students will be assist-
ing staff from the Museum of Indian
Archaeology in London in digging
for foundation walls and artifacts at
the rear of the Van Egmond house.
CORRECTION
Last week's Years Agone incor-
rectly dated events which actually
happened in 1955 as occurring in
1950.