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Huron Expositor, 2006-12-17, Page 5Opinion Children'siA"rfhanks Seaforth for generosity at Christmas Bureau To the Editor, On behalf of the Huron -Perth Children's Aid Society, I would like to thank the residents and organi- zations of Seaforth for their gener- ous support of our Christmas Bureau'program, as well as to thank ouramazing volunteers, whose tireless work has brought holiday joy to so many. Every year during the holiday season, the Huron -Perth Children's Aid Society sponsors two programs for families in need—the Huron County Christmas Bureau and the Perth County Christmas Service. These programs bring holiday treats - gifts, warm clothing, and a family dinner - to families who would otherwise not be able to afford them. The community has always gen= erously supported the Christmas Bureau and the Christmas Service, but as times get tougher ' for strug- gling families in Huron and Perth Counties, the need is even greater. Our holiday programs are entire- ly community -supported and vol- unteer -run, and all donations go directly to help local children and families. • Your generosity has made it pos- sible for many Seaforth-area chil- dren and families to have a very merry Christmas this year. Sincerely, Thomas F. Knight Executive Director, Huron - Perth CAS The Huron Expositor • December 27, 2006 Page 5 Making nice with the cats is one aim for new year From Page 4 -panions, and if only I pay them a little bit more attention every sin- gle moment I'm at home, their. meows will start to sound like angels singing and their litter will start to smell like a turkey roast- ing in the oven. So resolution Number 2, is to siniply make nice with our.cats. And finally, my third New Year's resolution is (in the words of Lindsay), "lb get out with the old and in with the new." Like my old Pearl Jam shirts, that are so faded it looks like I'm wearing "Pe am" shirts, or my old Star Wars shirt, that apparently isn't trendy enough to wear in pub- lic. And, it definitely means to replace the boxers I wear to bed every night (don't worry, they get washed regularly). Have an opinion? Write a letter to the editor! Seaforth man receives brace of plump partridge for Christmas in 1906 DECEMBER 23, 1881 Robert Wilson, who has been in the employment of Messrs. Robertson and Company of Seaforth for about 10 years has been engaged as traveller for Messrs. Crathern and Caverhill of Montreal, one of the oldest and best hardware firms in Canada. Messrs. A.G. McDougall and Company have disposed of the dry goods and millinery part of their business to -Edward McFaut of Staffa. They still retain the Oak Hall clothing business. James Hillen of the llth conces- sion of McKillop a few days ago sold in the Seaforth market a pig for which he received $35.17. Wm. Finlayson of Tuckersmith, recently sold a very fine three year old heavy draught colt 'to T.A. Sharp of Seaforth for $200. Thomas Ryan of Seaforth has sold his well known grey trotting horse, "Lord Lorne," to a gentleman in Goderich for the sum of $175. He is to go to Winnipeg, where it is likely he will distinguish himself like all other Seaforthites who have gone there. DECEMBER 28,1906 Louis Reinkie, who has been weigh master in the big mill in Seaforth for nearly 23 years has resigned his position and intends taking a rest for a time. Misses Dalina and Nettie Wilson, daughters of John A. Wilson are home for the holidays. The former was teaching school near Hensall, and the latter has been attending the Collegiate Institute at London. J.G. Crich who has been engaged all summer painting the new sta- tion buildings on the Guelph Railway was home spending the holidays with his family. George Chesney of Goderich street, Seaforth received as a Christmas present, a brace of beau- tiful, plump partridge from Messrs. Mabee and McDonald, the well known cattle exporters of Toronto. DECEMBER 25,1931 George Bethune of Pprt McNicoll and Alex Bethune of Kamloops, B.C. are spending the holidays at their home in Seaforth. Col. R.S. Hays, Mrs. Hays and George Hays of Seaforth left Tuesday for Toronto where -they will spend Christmas. Alvin Sillery of Queen's University, Kingston is home in Seaforth for the holidays. Greta Broadfoot and Violet Tyndall were successful in passing the A.L.C.M. piano examinations at London with first class honors. Miss Tyndall teaches in Egmondville and Miss Broadfoot in Brucefield district. DECEMBER 28,1956 Contributions totalling approxi- mately $450 were received when the Mayor's Committee for Hungarian relief sponsored a one night blitz Thursday night. The money will be used to provide for day-to-day expenses involved in providing for refugees who come to the Seaforth district. Gerald Holland of Dublin was honoured in London when recently at a gathering of Great West Life Insurance Company. Mr. Holland headed the London branch in sales in 1956, having sold insurance totaling more than $500,000. DECEMBER 23,1981 McKillop councillors increase remuneration for the township's reeve. by $150 at their final regular meeting of 1981 at Winthrop Monday. A 26 -year-old James Street man is now listed in good condition at London's University Hospital as a result -of a collision between a snowmobile and car near the rail- way tracks on Seaforth's south Main Street at about 3:10 p.m. Friday. The Seaforth and District Community Centres Committees, which meets again tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Zbwn Hall, has selected its fund raising committee, which it will recommend to the five munici- palities it is responsible to. Christmas meeting of the Seaforth Women's Institute was held at the Seaforth Public School, Dec. 8. Members and their families enjoyed a potluck supper and a Christmas program.