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The Huron Expositor • November 11, 2009 Page 5
Nov. 11 is a time to remember Canada's best and brightest
To the Editor,
On Nov 11, we remember the
generations of Canada's best and
brightest who have answered the
call of duty and served our country.
From the First World War, when
Canada first proved our strength
and determination as a young na-
tion, to our work in Kandahar and
around the globe today, the con-
stant has always been the courage
and sacrifice of our brave men and
women in uniform.
For the rest of us, whose freedom
is rooted in the sacrifice of both the
past and present generations, it is
our duty to remember. That's why,
on Remembrance Day in commu-
nities across Canada, thousands of
families will stand before memori-
als to those who made the ultimate
sacrifice in the service of Canada.
Each Canadian standing in the
cold November morning will have
personal memories --- some shared,
some private -- of those who we
pause to remember.
The grandparents and great-
grandparents who crossed oceans to
fight on the front lines of Europe to
break the grip of tyranny.
The sons and daughters who stood
between an unsteady peace and the
renewed spark of conflict.
The husbands, wives, brothers and
sisters who work each day to bring
peace and stability to war-torn Af-
ghanistan.
Those here at home who make
their own sacrifice as they support
family members deployed across the
country and around the world.
On Nov 11, we remember these
Canadians, past and present, for
their courage, their sacrifice and
their defence of Canadian values.
I will be spending my Remem-
brance Day in the riding. I hope to
see many of you there.
And, on behalf of Prime Minister
Stephen Harper and the Canadian
government, I want to thank those
who have served, and who continue
to serve our country.
Lest we forget.
Ben Lobb, MP
Huron—Bruce
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It's time to bring home our
troops from Afghanistan
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It's also affecting the dignity of our soldiers, whose faith in their leader-
ship is constantly being tested.
On this Remembrance Day, as we reflect on our nation's military sacri-
fices, we should realize the best thing for our soldiers now is to bring them
home to their families and give them what they deserve: a life of peace.
Local farmers told to keep their cows under control
unless they want them in the pound in 1884
November 7, 1884
Parties who do not want their
cows put into the pound should keep
them shut up, as these animals are
not now free commoners.
George A. Dewar, son of the late
Archibald Dewar, has been engaged
as teacher in section number six,
McKillop for next year at a salary of
$380.
Mr. and Mrs. McTaggert of the
Commercial Hotel in Cromarty re-
cently picked 10 bags of apples in
one afternoon.
The new addition of over 20 feet
to the store occupied by James Bon-
thron, general merchant of Hensall
was finished during the past week
by the contractor and adds greatly
both to the convenience and appear-
ance of the premises.
November 5, 1909
Postmaster Dickson is nursing a
sore eye these days. He was pick-
ing apples at his lot in Egmondville
when a twig must have penetrated
his eye, causing him to fall from the
tree. He was noticed by his neigh-
bor Mrs. Gemmell who went to his
assistance. He was bruised about
the face and right wrist and is com-
pelled to go about with his eye ban-
daged.
Mr. G.A. Sills is hobbling about
with a cane these days after sprain-
ing his knee when he slipped while
inspecting some work at a school
near Brucefield.
Messrs. W and B Govenlock have
sold their well known standard bred
trotting stallion "Wilksham" to Er-
nest Epps of Varna.
November 9, 1934
According to the best information
at hand it was sometime during the
year 1835 that the early Scottish
settlers of Tuckersmitl, first met
for a service of worship and, praise.
For some years they met in houses
or barns. The first Presbyterian
Church in Tuckersmith was built in
Egmondville and dedicated on July
21, 1850. So on Sunday Nov. 4 the
99th anniversary was celebrated.
Rev. A.E. Elliott of Exeter led the
morning service and in the eve-
ning Rev. George Kersy of Mitchell,
brought a most helpful message.
James Stewart of Seaforth was the
soloist for the evening.
'Mr. J.H. Scott was the special
speaker at the Thomas McMillan
Young Liberal Club on Wednesday
evening. His subject "Democratic
Government" proved very interest-
ing to the members.
There are 14,512 names on the
preliminary lists for the electoral
district of Huron -Perth and 71 polls,
according to J.W. Beattie, revising
officer.
November 6, 1959
The fall paper drive carried out
by members of the Lions Club pro-
duced 16 tons of paper. The collec-
tion produces funds used in Lions
community projects.
The members of the Oddfellows
and Rebekahs held their annual CP
and T paper drive in Seaforth and
district and collected nine tons. The
proceeds assist in purchasing wheel
chairs, hospital beds and crutches.
Seaforth scouts sold 14 bushel of
apples on their apple day and took
in nearly $200. It is expected the an-
nual event will net the scouts about
$150.
Approval for the drainage of the
SDHS rugby field was given by the
board when it met on Tuesday eve-
ning. The board also recognized the
honors received by the SDHS Trum-
pet Band and commended the mem-
bers and instructor George Hildeb-
rand.
November 7, 1984
Preparation and fundraising is
still being planned for the upcoming
Seaforth-Norway midget hockey ex-
change but advancing well, accord-
ing to the fundraising chairman for
the event. •
Don Moylan said Seaforth resi-
dents, businesses, service clubs and
sporting organizations have been
extremely generous in their support
of the project.
The writer of a winning essay in
the Royal Canadian Legion Remem-
brance Day writing competition,
Bonnie Turner of RR 4, Seaforth,
will lay a wreath in Ottawa on Sun-
day.
A daughter of Nancy and George
Turner, Bonnie wrote the essay and
entered it in the senior division of
the competition. It won first place
at Clinton Legion, branch 140 and
proceeded to win all other levels
of competition, including district,
zone, provincial and national.
The weather was chilly, but the 50
members of the Seaforth Cubs and
Scouts had a successful Apple Day
last week.
During the three days, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, the boys sold
six bushels of apples and raised ap-
proximately $500.