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The Huron Expositor, 1988-02-10, Page 2Huron "Erlexpositor SINCE 1860, SERVING THE COMMUNITY FIRST Incorporating The Brussels Post Published in Seaforth, Ontario Every Wednesday Morning 414 The Expositor Is brought to you each week by the efforts of: Pot Armes, Nell Corbett, Terri -Lynn Dale, Dianne McGrath and Bob McMilipro. Wednesd ED RYRSKI, General Manager HEATHER McILWRAITH, Editor Member Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc. Ontario Community Newspaper Assotiotion Ontario Press Council Commonwealth Press Union International Press Institute Subscription rates: Canada '20.00 a year, in advance Senior Citizens - '17.00 a year in advance Outside Canada '60.00 a year,' in advance Single Copies • .50 cents each Second class mail registration Number 0696 February 10, 1988 Editorial and ®iisiness Offlc::s - f 0 Main Street, Seaforth Telephone (3714) 527-0240 Mailing Address - P.Q. Box 69, Soeforth, Ontario, N®K C IWO Employees have 'sweet tooth' There seems to be a bit of a candy dish fetish developing in The Expositor office. For whatever reason, the average Ex- positor staffer's workday is beginning to revolve around a rather small candy dish displayed on top of a certain person's desk. And, no doubt, that person is starting to get a little bit annoyed., The candy dish will remain relatively un- touched for most of the day, but as soon as duty calls, and the owner finds it necessary to remove herself from her office, certain Expositor staffers, like to makeup for lost time. The result is a fast depleted candy supply. Now I can't deny the fact that I too, have on occasion, frequented the candy dish, but my trips are few and far between, com- pared to the number being logged these days by the male employeess in our office. And, I'm finding the whole thing rather amusing. Since my office is immediately adjacent to the "office with the sugar loot" it would be a relatively easy task for me to empty the contents of the candy dish. But I'm hav- ing fun observing and listening to my fellow employees try their hand at it instead. There's no mistaking when Terri leaves the office. 'Suddenly, everyone is mobile and filled with the need to take a quick stroll around the perimeter of the office. Decision creates uproar The recent decision by the Supreme Court of Canada to strike down the nation's abortion law has created an uproar. In a 5-2 decision, the Supreme Court ruled section 251 of the Criminal Code is unconstitutional because it denies the rights of women — the rights to life, libertyand security of the person. The court's judgement has not only overturned a previous decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal, it has also, in its decision, given Dr. Henry Morgentaler the legal right to continue his abortion practices in Winnipeg, Montreal and Toronto. Although the decision, says the current laws governing abortions in Canada are unconstitutional, the ruling does not mean women can get an abortion on demand. However, the Supreme Court's decision does mean that until the federal government decides how to respond to,the ruling, any doctor performing an abortion cannot be charged. While doctors are free from any charges at this time, no doctor is bound to perform an abortion either. The woman must still find a doctor who is will- ing to perform this medical act. In making its decision the court struck down the 19 -year-old legislation governing abortions. Under the old legislation, abortion was legal if a com- mittee of three physicians, at an accredited hospital, determined a woman's life or health would be in danger if the pregnancy were to con- tinue. Abortion in Canada was not fairly applied across Canada under the now defunct legislation - Prince Edward Island has no hospitals which oilier legal abotion, while in Quebec, abortions are easily available. The strict- ness of this law was turning women to abortion clinics, such as Morgen- taler's, or forcing them to travel to the United States, where abortions may be performed later in the pregnancy. While the Suprevme Court's decision has created an uproar between the pro-life and pro -choice groups, there is no doubt the abortion debate is far from over. Although this may seem like a dramatic step to some, to others it is only a step that has beeln waiting to be taken for a long time. - LID. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SWEATSOCKS by Heather Mcllwraith That stroll is fooling nobody. It becomes quite obvious - especially when the stroll culminates in a quick stop by the candy dish - that it had a grander purpose than simply allowing someone to stretch their legs. What is really entertaining though, is the fact the 'candy -sappers' think they are be- ing so discrete in their actions. Right - they're so discrete it's working against them. 1 mean,, someone who is trying to be subtle, just doesn't draw attention to themselves by pausing long enough in front of the candy dish to: first - rearrange the papers on top of Terri's desk, then check to their left and their right, before finally dip- ping slowly into the coffers. If you want to be subtle, you've got to get the whole thing over as soon as possible. The slower you dip, the more prolonged is the rattling of those darned candies against the sides of the dish. The faster you dip, the faster it is all over, and the faster you can get back in- to your office and devour of the evidence.. However, it's been a little more difficult to get rid of all the evidence these last few days. You see Terri changed her stock. For the month of January the candy dish played host to what are called 'baby mints'. The tiny pink and white spheres not only looked cute and tasted great, they left no distinguishing features on the person who ate them. Therefore it was relatively easy for Expositor staffers to help Terri devour five or six pounds of the little treats. However, in keeping with the February theme, cinnamon hearts have replaced the 'baby mints'. And not only do they, because they are smaller, make more noise when they are being removed from the candy dish, but they require that you take more in order to satisfy your yearning for sugar. And worst of all - there's no denying the fact you've been victimizing the ca d! • .sh - when the color of your lips ana tongue state otherwise. Maybe that's why everyone is so tight- lipped around here these days. Rural Canadians should unite Dear Editor, I, Lynn Nichol, a citizen of rural Manitoba am writing this as an appeal to suggest that all rural Canadians stand together to oppose what Canada Post Corporation is trying to do to our Country. As you watch your T.V. and listen to your radio you keep hearing about another rural Post Office in rural Canada being closed. No doubt, you think as I did that it wouldn't hap- pen in your community or town. Well It has now happened in our village and it will pro- bably happen in yours!! Do you realize that Canada Post is just waiting for your posc`tnaster to die, retire or move so they can strike again? In some cases they don't even wait for that. They've probably already been to your village business people to try and get them to sign a contract to take over the postal work for them. Canada Post tries to sell the idea that the service will be just as good and in many cases with extended hours. However, I feel very strongly that the ser- vice cannot be as good and I do not blame any business person signing the contract for this. The business person would work on a commission basis for doing Canada Post's work. We continue to pay the same price for the service while Canada Post cuts their costs. In Wilno, Ontario the salary went from $9 as a postmaster to $l an hour as a contract person (Wpg. Free Press Nov. 12, 1987). If I was getting a $1 an hour I would certainly be putting my more profitable business ahead of looking after someone's Charity begins in the home No one will deny that charity begins at home. The great challenge to our generosity as Canadians is to address the fears and in- security of those people whom we do not per- sonally know and who have no social ser- vices to buffer them against hunger, illness and unemployment. In developing coun- tries, such as Mali, Mozambique, Bangladesh and Nepal, thousands of people earn less than a dollar a day, and live con- stantly on the edge of disaster. USC Canada has been heartened by donations from old and new friends across Canada, but postal distruptions cut into our Fall fund raising and we are still short of our campaign target of 3.2 million. Every dollar counts a lot and is urgently needed. Kindly send your dona- tion to USC Canada, 56 Sparks Street, Ot- tawa, Ontario KIP 581, Sincerely, John Martin, Chief Executive Officer. mall. In rural Canada we have strong ties with neighbours and friends so Canada Post can play on the emotions of the business peo- ple by implying that if they don't take the contract, the customers will end up with superboxes only. Canada Post claims that rural Canadians are costing them money. They claim that 85 percent of their revenue comes from businesses (naturally located in cities). If we, rural Canadians, end up with no address the businesses would have no place to send their letters, flyers, etc. In a supposedly free country, I feel that our human rights are being jeopardized - we will not have the right to have our mall handled by someone who is paid to give it their undivided attention. I feel that if rural Canadians get together and let our government know we will not be treated as second class citizens while pay- ing first class, they in turn will put a stop to what Canada Post Corporation is doing. I appeal to you, as rural citizens, to let our government know that we will not be treated in this manner. Your rural friend, Lynn Nichol Columnist joins Leaf bashin I've been good, so far. While every scribbler with access to newspaper space has been bashing away at the Toronto Maple Leafs since last December, I've kept quiet. I can't stand it any longer. For a former sportswriter, resisting the temptation to pound out a "What's wrong with the Leafs" column or six, over the course of a big league shinny season, is no easy task. This season it's been worse than ever. Not to comment on the play of the "Make Believes" during their recent 15 -game winless is comparable to sending a compulsive gambler to Las Vegas and expecting him to keep his hands off the one-armed bandits. However, since Happy Harold finally gave Mac the knife, in response to Maple Leaf General Manager Gerry McNamara's inability to produce even a respectable team during his six -season tenure I feel compelled to offer my two cents worth. Ballard must surely realize his time is running out and, outrageous as the man is, he must certainly not want to be remembered as the man who destroyed what was once the premier franchise in the National Hockey League. He now has one last chance to put the team back on the Stanley Cup trail. Hes choice of McNamara's successor is critical. What he must not do, is appoint anyone now in the organization as GM. They are FROM THIS ANGLE by Patrick Raftis all too closely associated with the losing ways that have become the norm at Maple Leaf Gardens. The GM should come from outside the organization and should be a proven win- ner. Former Montreal boss Scotty Bowman would be one reasonable candidate. It should not be Don Cherry. He's a little too Hollywood for anyone, even the Leafs, to take seriously any more. My personal choice would be former Philadelphia Flyers' coach Fred Shero, a true student of the game and proven win- ner who was last heard from running a hockey club in Europe somewhere and deserves a better fate. After the manager is chosen, the rest of the organizational posts should be filled with some former players from the Leafs' better days, to give the new players some sense of tradition. Having a Darryl Sittler or Dave Keon around the club couldn't help but inspire the newer recruits. Borje Salming should be allowed to retire as a player (He's suffered long enough). B.J. should be installed as defen- sive coach and possibly groomed to replace John Brophy (but not for a few years, I think the man deserves a chance to prove what he can do without McNamara) as head coach. As for the players — Ballard's threatened "housecleaning," is the worst thing the team could do right now. Desperation trades are seldom good ones. No team wants to feed quality players to a dying club. They're more likely to pick the bones clean. The Leafs have turned loose enough players who turned into stars elsewhere already. Hang onto the good nucleus, of young players now in the stable: Clark, Courtnall, Leeman, Iafrate, Gill, Osborne, Olyzck — even Vincent Damphousse may pan out yet. If any trades are to be made, It should be for more youth. Lose guys like Al Secord who are past their prime, and were never worth the price of the guys traded for them. How do you replace a Rick Vaive? Not with an Al Secord that's for sure. It's hard to believe, but even after all these years of singing the Harold Ballard Blues, there are still people who would like to change the tune to The Maple Leafs Forever. Myself included. Seaforth presents 'Cooney' Weiland with gold watch FEBRUARY 10, 1. - It is proposed to hold a series of public meetings in the East riding of Huron before long in connection with the Scott Act repeal campaign. An invitation will be given to the opponents of the act to air their opinions as well, so that both sides may be heard. Last week, when it was found Mr. Geo. Howett, of the 12th concession of Hullett, had lost nearly all his worldly effects by the burning of his house, some of his neighbors went to work and raised by private subscrip- tion a sufficient sum to purchase new fur- niture for him, which they kindly presented to him. One night last week some person or per- sons entered the blacksmith shop of St. Plum, in Brussels, and stole a full set of dies, taps and stocks, valued at $15 or $18. The shop is always kept locked at nights but on this occasion the door was not secured and the thief evidently watched for this golden opportunity. The pupils of school section No. 9 and those of No. 10 Tuckersmith played a game of football at the red school on Friday. At the end of half time the score stood at 4-0 in favor of No. 10 . In the last half hour No. 9 scored one goal thus giving the victory to No. 10 by a score of 4 to 1. Teams have also been organized in Seaforth and neighboring villages but have yet to play due to the depth of the snow. IN THE YEARS AGONE from the Archives FEBRUARY 7,1913 The Huron County Council convened in Goderich on Tuesday of last week. Mr. William Lane, County Clerk, presided and asked the council to elect a Warden. Mr. William Bailie, Reeve of West Wawanosh moved and Mr. John M. Govenlock, Reeve of McKillop seconded the nomination of Mr. Robert McKay, Reeve of Tuckersmith, for the position of Warden for the year 1913. After waiting the prescribed time, and there being no further nominations the clerk declared Mr. McKay elected Warden. An attempt to rob the post office at Brussels was made on Tuesday night of last week. Access was made by smashing in two of the back windows. Two holes were drilled in the large safe and the handle and com- bination was broken off, but the burglars failed to get it open, consequently no loss was sustained. Over $300 besides The registered letters were in the safe. It must be very aggravating to the rogues when they learn what they missed after all the trouble they went to. FEBRUARY 11, 1938 In the presence of 15,000 hockey fans which crowded Maple Leaf Gardens, Toron- to on Saturday evening, Mayor John J. Cluff, on behalf of Seaforth citizens, presented Ralph 'Cooney' Weiland, Seaforth and Egmondville old boy and nationally known hockey player, with a gold watch. And Cooney was tickled pink to think that Seaforth remembered him. As he skated across the ice with Mayor Cluff and Postmaster C. P. Sills, who assisted in the presentation, he told them, "I'll never forget it" This district experienced its first thaw since December over the weekend and since then nearly all snow has disappeared. Many cellars were flooded as rain fell steadily for two days. Roads, which all winter have been covered with many feet of snow, are now bare and sleighing is possible on only a few concessions. The thaw played havoc with hockey schedules, all district teams being at a standstill. Seaforth Council approved the requests of the Collegiate Institute Board and the Public School Board for money with which to repair, alter and add to their school buildings. The council instructed town solicitor H. G. Meir to prepare by-laws covering debentures of $30,000 in the case of the Collegiate and $5,000 for the Public School. FEBRUARY 7,1963 The Seaforth Women's Hospital Auxiliary will complete 30 years of activity in Seaforth this week. The auxiliary came into being on February 8, 1933, at a meeting in Carnegie Library Hall. Two children were removed to Scott Memorial Hospital and six others escaped injury and possible death in a train -car crash at the level crossing on Seaforth's Main Street. Patsy Nigh, 13, and John Nigh, 12, were treated at the hospital following the accident which occurred about 7:30 Friday morning. In McKillop Township bridge construction this year will include structures at lot 5-6, con. 8, and at lot 35, con. 6. Road superinten- dent Wilson Little was instructed to seek tenders for the work. There was an increase of 907 patient days during 1962 at Scott Memorial Hospital, Superintendent, Miss V. Drope told the board at a meeting Friday. In 1961 patient days totalled 10,484 and last year increased to 11,391, she said. This resulted in as many as six beds being in use m corridors • .1 1'