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The Huron Expositor, 1988-12-14, Page 2Hsi o n_ . orator SINCE 1860; SERVING. THE; COMMUNITYFIRST Ineorporetingi Thee Brussels Post PDblishneliin, Unearth: Ontario. Eireree Wednesday ,Morning,, Tito, ffxyndslter Iso brougf.t in yea each %veek'by the effertsat: pat. Antes; Nell Corbett Terri -Lynn Dale. Dianne • Marra,,, and Gab MCMlllan. ED BYRSKI, General Manager HEATHER, McILWRAITH, Editor Member Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc. Ontario Community Newspaper Association Ontario Press Council Commonwealth Press Union International Press Institute Subscription. Rotes: 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 Wednesday, December 14, 1988 Editorial end flttainessiOffites - 10 Main Street. Seaforth Telephone (319) 521-0340 Mailing Addmss.. P.O. Baa 69. Seaforth. Ontario. NDK 1WO I� touch grey at the gills 1 suppose Mere comes a time in everyone's life, when they begin to feel old. For me - this is it. In the past, I've never really given it much thought In fact, my age was never a big issue, and I was so rarely asked to reveal it that when I was, I was erasable to respond without first running a mathematical equation through my brain. (You know- birth date subtracted from cur- rent te�..) Today, although there are still only a few people who have dared ask, my age is becoming more of a daily problem for me - and not because of the two digit figure I have to confess. No, it's the aesthetics of aging that is bothering me - in paitic/lisar those annoying and tell-tale ey hairs. didn't think they'd bother me so muck I just thought they'd arrive and I'd sweep them into my coiffeur, as if they'd been a part of it all my life - as though they belong- ed there. Boy was I wrong. Nobody told me the darn things are a dif- ferent ety altogether. I mean, they don't grow - they sprout. SWEATSOCKS by Heather Mcllwrtaith And, there's no possible way you can sweep them into your coiffeur for a subtle ly. distinction. Grey hairs have no sense ofThe darn things don't know how to lie down. They stand at attention all day as though they were tuned into the national an- them. I know going grey is considered a ut give me a t theey advertise btheir existence by appearing as if they'd taken an early morning dip in styling gel, as opposed to hot water? What's the sense of that? Fortunately, at this point in time, my grey hairs are limited In fact, I can still count them on one hand - and eliminate them at the same time through the plucking action of the other. I don't know what I'll do when they begin to dominate my scalp. Board must' be open toy public The recent surprise, at least for area public school trustees, invasion of the board offices by almost all of Huron's elementary teachers, has done as board chairman John Jewitt suggests. It has shone a media spotlight on the stalled negotiations, however appropriate or inappropriate the board, and perhaps even a portion of the• public, may view the technique to be. While few would argue thatsuch contract negotiations should not be con- ducted in public,the board seems to have missed the teachers' point. The massed leachers were not expecting to load a settlement onto their several buses before heading home that night. They did, however, expect to be heard, just as any group approaching a publicly funded elected body would do. In this case, the teachers indicated clearly in the statement, which was ironically read aloud and quoted ver- batim in several county newspapers, that their wish was simply to show support for their team's wish to meet the board in accordance with the terms of their legal constitution. They were not heard. Odd that Mr. Jewitt should stand so resolutely against hearing any of the teachers' prepared statement for fear of negotiating in public. It was his ap- parent readiness to do exactly that which dampened what could have been insightful and informative dialogue between teachers and potential trustees at a pre-election all candidates night in Goderich. There, Mr. Jewitt's response to questions about spending and funding disparities between elementary and secondary systems were turned back as accusations upon those who asked, implying that teachers' salary demands obstruct programming as new ministry funding becomes available. Understandably, the questions ceased and those gathered later agreed they had teamed little at the meeting. Board members and teachers leam- ed even less during last Monday's orderly but unseemly display. The situation indicates a communication problem between the board and its employees, and also the larger public; a problem which was discussed at that same all -candidates meeting and now demands resolution. If more•than 300 teachers must resort to such heavy-handed, confronta- tional and, we suspect unnecessary, tactics to give voice to the board, how is the Tess -informed but perhaps equally concerned public to do so, whatever the issue. Both sides agree here that a deal is not far off. But with the unusually high number of new trustees, largely because of a redistribution to representation by population instead of assessment, it may take some time for both sides to meet. When they do, details of those negotiations should certainty be con- ducted in private. But larger questions, be they raised by employee groups, parent groups or the public -taxpayers at large, should be aired openly, where they can be brought equally to the attention of the board and the interested public. As an elected, publicly -funded body, the board should immediately com- mit itself to that. BH. rainEw Reader offers opinion and respects To the Editor: hard to cheer in hockey when Seaforth and III everyone in Seaforth and Mitchell Mitehell play. Witt, I hope no hard feelings, areas. Again, I'nn writing my comments I think both teams are excellent. I believe about a couple of things_ wherever you live you will cheer for the First I would like to apologize to the ones town you live in. I obviously cheer for who were upset by my write-up Inst year. I Seaforth and I will as long as I live here. was simply commenting on the parade in I would like to take this opportrmity to say Seaflrth and I didn't mean anything by it. I that I was privileged and very enthused know helitrh'll had a parade this yearand I abort the wink that weal into this year's wish than luck and succes in years to come Seaforth Parade and Toy, Doll and Craft with it. I still visit Melia and mica it very Show. I felt and noticed there %Ne e a lot of much in many ways. people wanting to help this year. I know it Since coming to Seaford' I've felt a part of has inspired me to get off my bat and help groups, gained mere friendships and of and give mere next year to make it better course enemies I honestly and really find it Turn to page 16A • Public thanked. for Lions parade success Dear Friend: it is our privilege and plead to have wu,ked with you m making Seaforth Lion's Santa Claus Parade 1988 the outstanding success that it was this year. It's the main topic off cueveesiition this week and rightly so. The happiness and excitement it has generated is trmendous! Goodwill and conmiimity spirit are bounding as weiL We hope you'll allow your hearts to be full of pride and that you're the recipient of many pats on the back. After all, it was your contribution to the parade that isresponsi- ble for all these good things Seaforth. Our heartfelt thanks toha of y n u. There's eatimsiastie plow and excitement bubbling inside our minds for next year's parade I hope the same is brewing inside yours. Next year's theme will be Christmas Around the World. It may take sone research bat could be the basis of another worthwhile parade, I'm sure recent magazines and newspapers will predate helpful information, Good luck and we're available to help if at all possible_ With a whole year to plan, aha convince/ we can come through with the same high quality of floats and entries that were enjoyed this year. Wr ittea commentary explaining the tradi- tions you are pin tr yy, ying are compulsory with your n egi,t, otic Contributions again were p r llent this year. The 10 Nobles, plaques, prizes for walking coed participants, and Lion's crested mementos given to members of win- ning floats were given in appreciation of those people's participation in the parade. Likewise the refreshments after the parade at the high school were provided in appreciation of your support. We hope you %vette able to enjoy it Turn to page 16A • Shave my head maybe. Then again, I suppose that's a bi% harsh. I still out the hun- dreds of hair colora.etSo what if three or four hairs stickout of my head like overused bed springs - as long as they bleed in with the others, right? Then sin, why use hair colorant? All I need is one good felt marker, and I old paint the offending Mases into conceal- ment I could even vary the color to suit my mood. Self-inflicted streaking - Now there's an ideal But maybe I'm over reacting. After all I'm not really all that certain I am actually going grey. Those hairs I plucked were as white as snow. Could be Pm simply reverting to the platinum blonde of my youth. Or maybe - I was just in the wrung spot at the twang tame. You Maw how itis. One slop of paint too many on the brash of a hightise window ledge painter and presto, grey (white) hair for an 'unsuspecting passerby_ Yeah, that's the ticket. rvE L .4/EL/EST DooRivyN /N, uht, Police chases a Should police be able to chase down criminals through city streets? London police have been making headlines in the past week after two fatal crashes occurred within 24 hours of each other, following police rhasee The first victim was killed Friday when he drove into a tree during a police punsnit The second man was killed in a police ehace Monday after he tried to turn a comer at a high speed and his car rolled twice, hit a fence then tamed end over end. Because these accidents happened in a short period of time and in the same city they make headlines, and make people once again question police pursuit policy. But the fact is that there are a lot of high speed chases and a lot of them result in accidents or deaths. The sad part is that both of these drivers were being pursued for driving ir- regularities. One must speculate that they were guilty of some more serious crime that caused them to not want to face a police of- ficer. Maybe they were over .05. Hardly a crime deserving of their sentence. On the other hand, what information do the police have when they see a car they are signalling over stint to pull away fntrn them? The object of their pursuit may be guilty of drinking and driving, or may have necessary evi MY TWO BITS by Neil Corbett a trunkful of narcotics So do they let them go, or try to chase them down? I would personally feel something was wrong if I saw a police officer pull a car over, approach the car, then watch as the car sprayed him with gravel and took off. I would likely also think something was wrong if I saw three police vehicles tearing after one vehicle at speeds of up to 140 kilometers per hour through the streets of town -as eyewitnesses reported to the Lon- don Free Press about the recent chase and fatality m London. In this matter I would say you have to let the guy behind the wheel call the shots. Each situation is different Only the officer in the car knows when he is endangering himself or the public. Factors such as road conditions, how heavy traffic is, and whether the quarry is driving a Ford or a Ferrari, determine whether or not it's pru- dent to give chase. The guy in the car should be making the call We just have to trust that there aren't a lot of cops out there who think they're James Bond. They realize as well as anyone that radio is faster than robber. I think to restrict police concenrning pur- suits world be tying their hands, and would give lawbreakers freedom to use speed to avoid the law. The answer to this problem may be found through counts as some suggest. Tougher penalties for trying to outrun the police or resisting arrest would likely stop a lot of the problem You might try to outrun police if you're going to lose your licence forever should they catch you drinking and driving again, and if you've got a fast car. But yon would think twice if you were assured of spending the next decade in prison for trying to outrun them. Tougher penalties would likely not stop those who were being sought for more serious gimes, but those who fared smaller (-barges would probably be dissuaded from taking a chance at running. Walton man to join hunt for Ripper DECEMBER 14,113 The Seaforth arson case has been again postponed at the reque,et of the prosecution, to December 27th, two or three material witnesses being absent.. Hodgins, whom the prisoner Haas says hued hian to do the burn- ing, is out on bail hinnelf in $600, and Wm. Haw w, of Seaforth, in a hike amount. The sleighing which was nearly if not quite gone m many plate has been renewed_ by the snow storm of Wednesday evening and traffic is brisk. Over $4,000 has already been paid in duty for grain shipped this season by Mr. D. Mclennangrain buyer of this place. An auction of papers, periodicals and books will take place in the rooms of the Mechanics' Institute this evening. Part€, desiring cheap literature should attend. Mr. Thomas Burnett, of this town, left on Tuesday last on a visit to the old country. He goes to Morayshire, Scotland, where he has sister and other relatives. He expects to be one about three meths. It is 33 years since e left the old sod. At a meeting of the Council held on Tues - y eveniug several tenders were or establishment of electriclight workss this town. The tenders were referred to a xmanittee, arid the matter will be con- dered at a meeting tomorrow evening.. The cost of the plant will be about $3,500. Mr. P. McEwen, of Walton, is gaiting to Mr. Berns' blood hound to London, Oaed, to hunt up Jack -the Ripper, the White' min-derer. DECEMBER Mr. and Mrs. John Lowe and family are back Iron the West, where they spent the a Do youbelieveh in Santa Claus? la take Fra To the editor: I'm ab oast 40 and still find I very much believe in Santa Claus - Growing up I was taught and learned that Santa Claus is a spirit - the spirit of love, happiness and giving. I see it create much happiness; something many peeple(s) so seldoan#eeb The spirit has sin vive1 and liv- ed, ived, literally for ages, so with all the ap- parent positive evidence I wieild like to pose thequestiosn, Do you believe in Santa Clangs? Biiarr Melady YEARS A.` from the past summer, and have once more taken possession of their farm cm the ninth con - sire af Grey. James Cardiff had it leased chuingt1a pad esti-ea Messrs. Sperling and Wright were busily engaged this week dismantling the old elec- tric letric light bunildirng of its machinery in order to make way for the new creamery. The machinery is being stored in the D.D. Wilson building, awaiting a purchase-. Mem. Stewart Brothel of this town have a regular staff of thirty empioyee,; and they had to procure extra help for the holi- day season. Election talk m town is very quiet so far. Thebest thing the people can do is to re- elect the present mud by acclamation and thus save the expense and tempi] of an election. The pot is honing in Tuckeeneuith, Meliiilop and HnlleU and there is tikes to be doings in these mmmcspalitiess. Hiss Ruth VanE.gr t sad daughter of Mr. and Mrs W.D. VanEgmoad, has returned Toronto.from a prolonged visit in Regina and DECEMBER 16, on Seaforth's Main Street is accrrrrning a Festive air this week in readiness for Santa's visit on Friday afternoon, December 23rd. Seaforth stores will remain open during the week preceeding Christmas in order that the people of the district may have every opportunity to complete their Cbristimas Boys of Grde shopping. hum the Std, Cul- le'giate Inditzte are all ready for the hockey season and are now awaiting ice. Chief of Police Rehear Snell was called on for 77 investigations during this year, his report presented to camel Thursday even- ing showed., Mos Jamie A. Munn was re-elected preen drat of the Barbara adman Auxiliary on gamey a large attendnnee for the final medin,g of the The society has had a splendid year and raised in all $x.06. With nearly 2*, 1962 of the �ly $70,000$70,000- more than one-third b j received, organization work in connection with the Seaforth Community Hospital campaign is being suspended over the Christmas sear Active solicitation will get under way again on January 7. Despite the fact that there is nothing on the meters to indicate it, parking is Seaforth is free dining the aristmas car There will be no eke ge in the composition of the 1963 Seaforth canned as a result of a judicial recount of ballots conducted Tues- day by Huron County Judge Frank Finglanal Holdirug the final meeting of the year, Meliiiilop coil Satuday expressed agree- ment with a proposal by Seaforth to anises acres adjoining the town on the east.