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The Huron Expositor, 1984-09-05, Page 3NEWS AND FEATURES THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEPTEMBER 5, 1984 - A3 GREG PRESZCATOR Kids JILL BETTLES DANIELLE THOMPSON SUSANNE PURSLEY look forward ' o f.i rs For kids in Seaforth, returning to school was a welcome relief to summer boredom. While the majority of the kids questioned expressed satisfaction with the various trips and activities they enjoyed over the past two months„ most admitted they were ready to return to school -- for one reason or another. Kevin Cardno, 11 and a grade five student, said he spent his summer camping and/or playing such sports as baseball and golf, but was willing to give it all up to return to school, "1 think it's great to be going back to school. I can hardly wait. School's fun, sometimes in the summer you don't know what to do and you get bored," he said. Teddy Sills, 11 and a grade six student, had mixed feelings about returning to school. I don't know. I don't really wantto go ' :ck, The summer has gone by fast and 1 ,ce school a bit, but it's not the greatest thing in the world," he said. Teddy spent part of the summer in Tobermory with his family. TO THE EDITOR, Employment Centre says thanks The staff of the Canada Employment Centre for Students in Goderich and Exeter would like to thank the many people who made this year's student program a success. To the employers, who provided many high school and post -secondary students with a valuable work -oriented learning experience and the financial means to offset their educational costs, we would like to say thank you on behalf of the country's future doctors, farmers, carpenters, nurses, teachers, cooks, housekeepers....By pro- viding summer employment, you have opened a door offering encouragement and incentive to area students. • Special mention must be given to local newspapers. The most important feature of any community campaign is getting the message to the public and this year's hire -a -student campaign was no exception. We greatly appreciated the outstanding coverage we received. And to the community who showed their belief in student workers with support for our activities and words of encouragement. we also say thank you. Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to extend our appreciation to the staffrof the Canada Employment Centre for their willingness to provide us with the answers to the many questions we asked throughout the summer, The student offices will be operating again in 1985 from the beginning of February till the end of August. We encourage your support for the student program next summer. Until then, the regular Canada Employment Centre is available to help you with your student hiring. Remember, we have a number of high school students on file willing and eager to work after school and weekends. Again - thank you for your support in 1984. Sincerely Michele Gaynor Supervisor Canada Employment Centres for Students Goderich and Exeter Helen Muller Student Placement Officer Goderich Donna Prout Student Placement Officer Exeter Seniors active in politics To the Editor: The National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) is bf the view that our senior citizens must be a functional, useful and integral part of Canadian society. Anything less must be unacceptable. To achieve this objective NACA believes the seniors must be active in the political process. In anticipation of the federal election on Sept. 4, NACA wrote to the organizations of seniors across Canada to encourage them and their members to be active during the electoral campaign: - by participating in the selection of candidates; by seeking nomination as a candidate; by doing volunteer work with the party of their choice; by attending political meetings; by asking their local candidates to state their views on relevant issues and, last but not least; by voting for the candidate of their choice on Sept. 4. By so doing. seniors will ensure that attention is given by all three parties and all the candidates to issues of concern to older Canadians. NACA will not take sides during the electoral campaign. ' However, it will monitor all three parties and report from time to time on their views. Yours truly, Yhetta Gold, President Agriculturist program successful The Junior Agriculturalist Program is in its final stages of concluding another successful year in the Counties of Huron and Perth. Seventeen urban youths came to this area on June 25th ready to take on a job that is a once in a life time experience. They did not know what to expect when they prepared for Lural life. As of August 24th 1 am pleased to report that seventeen well educated people are leaving their host families to return to their home with mixed emotions, They are excited about going home but after living for approximately two months with a family they became a member of; they all report to have grown to like this environment very much and will miss it when they return to the city. The Jr. Ags, realize the responsibility of the Host Family and are very gratified to them for providing them wan the opportunity of living and working on a farm. if anyone is interested in becoming a host family in the 1985 Junior Agriculturalist Program, applications will be available in all O.M.A.F. offices during the month of April. Apply early since the interest in this area is tremendous. 1 would like to take this opportunity to thank the Host Families for all their involvement in participating in this program along with everyone else who contributed in making the thirteenth season end on a successful note in the Caunties of Huron and Perth! Lisa Thompson Junior Agriculturalist Coordinator '84 Huron and Perth Counties NEW Y OR K/ FROM PAGE TWO tourists, others New Yorkers and of course bums and'bag ladies. We didn't spend much time in the park, after all at S17 for a half hour ride in a buggy; who can afford it, But we did see the spot where Simon and Garfunkel held their open air cditcert in 1981. And can you imagine four ball diamonds, all in use, and all located on the same playing field? There was a diamond located m each corner of the field. The only problem with playing on such a diamond is you can never not a uu,,,t , uu over the tense. 1 here were no fences. So much for our first day in New York. My first impression was we were at a people zoo of which we were part of. There are people of every race and nationality, rich and poor, dirty and clean. And because we had no running water or electricity in our parkb g lot campground, we were part of the dirty ones. (Next week a walk down Broadway.) SENIORS/ FROM PAGE TWO "The country couldn't have been run right. it's the same with the post office. Let's get some good women in there to tell them what to do, " he said. Miss McKenzie expressed a faith in woman's ability to handle the financial responsibilities of a country. but was reluctant to give them control. "In the home, women have been handling most of the budget. but personally men have a better voice. speaking voice. 1 like to listen to a man's lecture, more -than to a woman's," she said. "1 think the majority of the people prefer a male prime minister to a female, she said, Miss MacKenzie said she expected women would be better involved in a lesser capacity in government. "Women are so involved in detail while men can usually see the whole situation rather than the details." she said. For Greg Preszeator, 11 and another grade six student, the summer was a time for swimming and fishing. "I want to go back to school, it's getting boring," he said, Christy, Nobel, 10 and a grade , five student, spent her summer at, summer school and holidaying in Holland, but is looking forward to getting back to school. "I think it's great. School's fun," she said. Grade six student Susanne Pursley, 11, said she spent her summer visiting TEDDY SILLS -a of. .sc relatives. She also went to Wonderland, and "got her head shaved". Her sentiments about returning to school were mixed, "1 guess it's better than sitting at home and watching T.V.," she said. For Danielle Thompson, nine and a grade four student, summer was a series of trips to such places as Canada's Wonderland, 1 Bingeman Park in Kitchener, Collingwood, camp and relatives. "I love school. It's fun, real fun," she said. Jennifer Marion, seven, and a grade two student, spent her summer camping and visiting her grandmother. She is anticipat- ing the return to School because "1 will see all my friends." Eight-year-old Matthew Pursley, a grade three student, is another student who is looking forward to seeing all his school friends. r• "Yea, I'll get to see all my good friends. And, 1 like to do math and other subjects and play in the playground at school," he said. CHRISTY NOBEL h.oI Jill Betties, nine and a grade four student, was not looking forward to getting back to school. "School's awful. It's itiful. 1 don't know why. And I hate math." Jill spent her summer in Huntsville and visiting the Lion's Safari. No doubt once school has been in session for a few months the majority of the kids who are now expressing desire to return to the classroom may be echoing Jill's sentiment, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL saw 54 child- ren attending, six more than last year. And 14 workers volunteered their assistance. Pastor Archie Robertson of the Bethel Bible Attendance continues to Increase each year teachers are shown on the Iasi day of Bible Church said every denomination In the and Bible school doesn't cost the partici- school. (Wasalnk photo) Seaforth area was represented this year. pants anything. The 54 children and their Beer sold locally for first time since 1914 SEPTEMBER S, 1884 Kinburn has been in want of a good tailor for some time, and we welcome Mr. T.C. Rogerson, who has seen fit to open a shop in our enterprising village. Mr. W.G. Broadfoot of the 2nd concession of Tuckersmith this week sold a brood mare to Mr. Jas. Carnochan for the sum of $200. The other day as Mr. Sidney Dulmagc finished cutting a field of grain, he left his horses standing untied and attached to the reaping machine in the field while he went to shock, The horses, thinking their days work was done started for home at a lively pace. The machine not being constructed for such speedy operation was badly wrecked. SEPTEMBER 3, 1909 • At a recent Toronto university matricula• tion examination the Seaforth Collegiate institute won more scholarships than any other school in the province, no less than three, to the total value of 5400. The IN THE YEARS AGONE scholarship winners are Miss Mary E. Johnston, and Albert W. Johnston of Kippen and James A. Dickson of Tuckersmith. Frank Kling left for Toronto on Tuesday. He took with him his handsome team of black drivers and will show them at the exhibition. y Mr. William Bell of H itsall st\as in town last week visiting his son R.P. Bell. Although Mr. Bell is 87 years of age, he is quite smart. Seventy-three years ago Mr. Bell walked through what is now Seaforth. He was on his way to Tuekersmith, just below where Hensall now stands. The day after they landed in the Huron district September 6, there was sleighing. SEPTEMBER 7, 1934 This week Mr, Walter Dale of the Huron Road west, found a dollar hill in a starling's nest while ploughing on the Broadfoot farm in Tuckersmith. Mr. Dale had his attention drawn.to the nest in a tree near the barn and on investigating found a dollar bill of 1923 vintage, very ragged but with the printing still legible. The starling would appear tobe a good bird to cultivate. Beer was legally sold locally on Friday afternoon for the first time since July 19i4. No untoward incidents occurred but each of the three hotels have since enjoyed a steady business. Through a mix up at he Commissions office forms for the Queens did not arrive till Saturday morning but the Commercial Hotel and the Dick House commenced operations on Friday afternoon. SEPTEMBER 4, 1959 A group of 40 men representing as many counties in Ontario is currently passing through Middlesex, Huron and Oxford as part of the four day Soils and Lane Use Tour being sponsored by the Department of Agriculture. Representing Huron County on the tour is Ken Campbell of RR 1 Dublin. Records fell across the board as Seaforth swimmers competed at the Lions Pool Saturday. In all there were eleven records broken, Tom Sills and Cheryl Moore shared honors by each setting four new marks. Others who broke records were Mary Eckert. Joan Teall and Don Hickey. A 532.000 fire Sunday night completely destroyed a large barn on the Haugh farm a mile east of Brucefield. Society to have conference To the Editor: The Canadian Cancer Society is having a Mini -Conference on Sept. 8. at the University of Western Ontario, London. it will be from 9 a,m. to 2 p.m. with lunch being served at 12:30. The registration fee is 55. All aspects of the Lancet Society will be covered with emphasis on patient services and education. The public is invited to attend and anyone interested in going please contact a local C.C.S. member or the Huron County Unit Office in Clinton. Phone 482.7832 from 1 to 5 daily. If enough interest is shown in laking a bus. one may be hired. Sincerely Ross Hamilton Publicity Chairman Huron County Unit Canadian Cancer Society Cancer society sets up cupboard If any of these items are needed call the Unit Office, 20 Isaac St., Clinton at 482-7832 from 1 to 5 p.m. daily. Wendy Tremeer. Secretary Huron County Unit Canadian Cancer Society The Canadian Cancer Society held a raffle in the spring and with the proceeds purchased items to set up a loan cupboard. These items are available to all cancer patients in the home. Available is an air mattress and pump. sheepskins, folding commode chair, bed pans and wash basins, and a backrest. Due to Tuesday afternoon press deadlines, election results were not available. Watch next week's Huron Expositor for complete area election coverage. Got a beef? Write a letter today! COMMUNITY CALENDA If you're organizing a non-proflt event of Interest to other Seaforth area residents, phone the recreation office at 527-0882 or the Expositor at 527-0240 or mail the information to Community Calendar, The Huron Expositor, Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario NOK iWO well In advance of the scheduled date. Wednesday, September 5 1 Mens Ball League Playoffs. Lions Park. Low calorie cooking in the microwave oven at Goderich Township Hall, Holmes- ville. Demonstration by Joan Winfield. author of "Microwave Miracles" and free lance writer with articles in Canadian Living and the Farm & Country. Cost - S3/person. Pre -registration is necessary at Huron OMAF office. Thursday, September 6 6-7 - Brewers vs Devils, Arena 8:00 Queens vs Boars, Arena 8:30 p.m. Jr. Farmers S10 -Pitch, Lions Park. 77pp.m. Sluggers Slo-Pitch, Optimist Park. Saturday, September 8 1 9 a.m. Minor Baseball Paper Drive N6xed 2 -Ball Golf & Supper Sunday, September 9 Mens Ball League Playoffs, Lions Park. Monday, September 10 7:30 p.m. Sr. -Citizens Card Party at the Legion (Jr. Farmers) 6:45 p.m. Squirt girls vs Chepstow, 3rd garne of 3 out of 5. WOAA final. Winthrop park. Tuesday, September 11 Seaforth Women's Institute will meet at 8:15 p.m. at the home of Mrs. R.J. Doig. Seaforth Hospital Auxiliary will hold a Pot Luck Supper in Egmondville United Church, Tues. Sept. 11 at 6:30. Wednesday, September 12 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wise Money Management Course in Clinton OMAF Office. Cost 55. Pre -registration is necessary ,as there is limited enrolment in each session. 7 p.m. Seaforth Public School. Seaforth Horticultural Society dessert sheeting. Area societies invited. Topic: Terrariums and bottle gardens. Everyone welcome. Space for the Community Calendar Is donated by The Huron Expositor.