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Huron Expositor, 2006-07-19, Page 5Opinion Thq Huron Expositor ' July 19, 2006 Page 5 G=11 Farmers who persist against the odds will vindicated in the end, says writer To the Editor, To all the guys (and gals) who keep putting a crop in the ground despite the odds being stacked against them. To all those whose aver- age day is twice as long as that of most and for those who find their hopes and equipment get- ting rustier by the day; yet somehow keep. going. You keep doing it to preserve a way of life that you're not even sure people appreciate enough to make it worth saving. Where old school values are seemingly too old to be relevant in a constantly changing world. Although you're running on empty, the thoughts of better days for yourself and your family drive you on. I can assure you that in this world where peo- ple are increasingly superficial and fast paced, you will be vindicated in the end. You'll be vin- dicated when people realize that vices - shop- ping, sex, drugs, power and image- will never give you a lasting sense of deeper satisfaction. It is a feeling of satisfaction I have yet to find in an office high rise, but, is so readily available to those willing to shed their pretences and pull on a pair of cover-alls. For that reason I can assure you that your sacrifices and strength in the face of uncertain- ty will be what others look to, and embrace, when the tables are turned. Those forced to sell the farm have absolutely nothing to be ashamed of; putting up a fight for a single day in an up -hill battle against an invisible enemy takes more guts and courage than many people will be required of in a life- time. This struggle against low commodity prices is far bigger than any one person. But this does little to soften the biting hypocrisy of it all. Hard-working families losing their livelihoods - often justified by the bureau- cratic disclaimer that they must not have been efficient enough while not too far away gov- ernments desperately try to curb gun and gang violence. Admittedly this may be soft comfort from a be guy who doesn't have a life -time of farming experience. I'm simply from a small town with a. few years' experience milking cows and family roots in agriculture; but I can tell you a few things I know for certain. I can say for certain that in the country the stars really are brighter, the air cleaner, the grass greener, the people and friendships more genuine, the steaks thicker and life richer. While governments work to save agriculture, you are the ones who actually make it happen. Milton Luap Toronto, ON Girls' band coverage disappointing • To the Editor, It was very disappointing not to read one word about our marching band. These girls work hard, marching in the rain or snow as ambassadors for Seaforth. They went to Calgary to march in the Stampede parade and by the way, they finished third. They lost their funding so the girls really worked hard to raise the money for the trip. There was lots of funding given to fix the pool which is open three months; the girls parade for • 10 months. Seaforth should be real proud of these girls and give them a little recognition for their work. The London Free Press put in a nice article and picture of them. Their home town paper said nothing. It would be great if the B.I.A. made an annu- al donation to help keep the band going. Every store could make a pledge to them. It's a proud feeling to be in Toronto for the big Santa Claus parade and hear the announcer say, "Here comes the Seaforth All Girls '. Marching Band." The band has been marching 50 years. Let's help keep them going. Audrey Robson, Seaforth Tbm Wilbee ends 33 -year career of winding post office clock when works installed in 1981 JULY 15, 1881 William Grassie lost a valuable cow last week. She was running at large on Thursday night and some person struck her on the leg with a stone, breaking it and injuring her so that she had to be killed. We notice that Alfred Brewer of Seaforth and late of Lee's Mills, Varna has been engaged at the Hensall grist mill. There will be a cricket match played here on Monday next, com- mencing at 3 o'clock between the New Hamburg and Seaforth clubs. Thos. McFadden of McKillop began cutting his fall wheat on Tuesday last. He says it is well filled and in all a splendid crop. Jacob Smith of Egmondville got sunstruck on Tuesday while mow- ing hay, but did not feel the effects of it severely until Wednesday. He is getting better. JULY 20, 1906 Mary Beattie, daughter of Mr. John Beattie of Seaforth distin- guished herself at the recent exam- inations at the Canada Business college, Hamilton. She passed her final examination in shorthand with honors, winning a diploma and gold medal. Thos. Archibald of McKillop, recently sold to Norman Kernathan, of Benmiller, a two year old filly for which he received the handsome sum of $200. Dr. F.J. Burrows of Seaforth, has been appointed examiner of Clinical Medicine for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The many friend of the doctor will congratulate him on hi preferment. JULY 17, 1931 Mrs. R Cameron and little Bobbie of Hensall, spent a few days with relatives in Varna last week. In a recent fiddler's contest held at Grand Bend, William Hyde, who lives about half a mile south of Hensall, won first prize in the fid- dler's class of not under 65 years He was accompanied by Effie Bell, of his home, on the guitar, the prize being a fine silver cup. On Wednesday morning during one of the most terrific electric storms ever to visit this district the barn on the farm of Daniel Machan, 14th line McKillop town- ship was destroyed by fire at 7 o'clock that morning. The driving shed was also consumed. JULY 20, 1956 An enthusiastic meeting was held in Walton Public School Monday evening with the section well rep- resented to make plans for the Morris township Centennial to be held August 4, 5 and 6. The largest crowd in Seaforth in many years with the exception of the Civic holiday crowd at the Seaforth Old Boys last summer cel- ebrated the 266th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne here Saturday. The attendance was esti- mated at more than 8,000. Denny Harkness of Hensall, visit- ed a few days with his grandpar- ents, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Cooper and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Cooper and family of Toronto visited a day last week at his parents' home in Kippen. JULY 15, 1981 Seaforth council has scheduled a special meeting for later this month when an attempt will be made to determine the future of the Seaforth community arena. Derk Maat, an engineer, told coun- cil earlier this month that the arena wold be unsafe under winter conditions. A 21 -year-old Seaforth man, Daniel John Nash, died early Saturday morning in Tuckersmith lbwnship as the result of a single vehicle accident. At 2:15 a.m., while driving his truck on Concession 5-6 about five kilometre southwest of Seaforth, he lost con- trol of his vehicle and it rolled over into the ditch. For 33 years, Tom Wilbee has climbed to the top of the building where the Post Office is to wind the clock every week. However, as of this week, the manual winding mechanism of the clock will be replaced by electric works. August .7 will be a busy day for Johnny Nielsen. Once he is fin- ished competing in the Ontario Senior competition in. Ottawa, the Seaforth native will be flown to Thunder Bay to compete in the Canada Summer Games.