HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1975-02-06, Page 2Will our athletes do more than make a
token appearance? Mayor Drapeau
and Montreal will no doubt gain, but
the rest of us will eventually pay a lot
, of fat bill8 for no return unless the
lush facilities now being dreamed
about (plus all the fancy trimmings)
- are cut down to a small nation size.
That's the nub of the whole
argument. Why should a -relatively
sro#1l nation such as ,.Canada supply
the seht000rwidcatdseco foobmrrapthgeetwambaorjfuovt'r'47nations -of ,
Russia and so forth , want to have
stage the games alteNatay in
Washington and Moscow.
If we must have them in Montreal,
let them use existing facilities, 'Do
things"on the cheap” or tell
everybody including athletes, to stay
at home. The only thing remembered
about the last Olympics is the fact
some athletes were slaughtered by
gunmen.
(St. Marys Journal Advocate)
I expect to shortly be receiving a copy of
the cattlemen's brief to the Canadian
Trade and Tariffs Committee, This is a
brief relating to Canada's cattle industry
that has been submitted in anticipation of
Canada's involvement in the Tokyo round
of discussions relative to GATT. I have also
made representation to the Minister of
Agriculture.
Dear Madam:
Over a year ago I understand the
Government of Canada and the Provincial
Governments announced the appointment
of a new Committee to c6'-'ordinate the
efforts of various levels of governments to
produce a new range of humane traps.
Tlic also finally appointed a co-ordinator,
but he seems to be remarkably silent,about
what is being done, so people have to
assume that not much has been accom-
plished so far. ,
I am quite sure that if the governments
would simply abolish the leg-hold traps like
other countries have done years ago, and
allocate sufficient funds for research on
traps there would soon be plenty of
humane traps available for all the trappers.
The governments might better use some
Of their-money for this ptirpose, instead of
some of the unnecessary things which they
:0:e iviatEing money on, 1,
ttoe 'people to write tb their member§
Vailtaiiient urging ibelitiOn of fft0
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SUSAN WHITE, Edit&
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Sugar and Spice
By Bill Smiley
if,
. Small towns are friendly places,
right? Those 'of us who live in small
towns cert ainly like to think so. In
fast, we in Seaforth proclaim
ourselves as "The Friendly ToWn."
Therefore we think that all of us
who consider ourselves decent,
friendly human 'beings should be a
little bit sad about the way that one of
our fellow citizens died this week.
James McGee, 74, lived alone. He
was lask seen on Thursday afternoon
when 'he said he was going away.
Instead he returned to his room where
his body was found Monday.
Of course no one is to blame that he
died alone. On the other hand all the
residents of a "friendly town" have
to, in some small way,. share the
responsibility for each, other.
With Mayor Drapeau's latest great
adventure on somebody else's
money, the 1976 Olympics slated for
Montreal, 'just a little more than' 'a
year away, there is very evidently
growing resentment concerning the
entire concept of the Olympic games.
Why in the name of anything
sensible do athletes need a million
dollar pasture in which to gallop
about or sumptuous quarters in which,
to hang their hats for few weeks?„,,
Wfiat'S seqerribtil special. ab
these' competitors that everything,
apparently has - nod and
gold-plated?
We have a sneaking suspicion that
an honest poll of opinion, taken on the
streets of Munich, Germany; would,.
produce overwhelming evidence that
the last Olympics held 'in that city
produced nothing other than grief and
a couple of king-sized lemons in the
form of stadia and other facilities now
gathering considerable dust.
After all, what has Canada to gain?
Sir:.
-Because the constituency of Huron-
Middlesex is a major cattle producing area
I am sure the enclosed Release would be of
interest to many of your subscribers.. .
Yours sincerely.
Bob McKinley, M.P.
Chief Opposition Whip
Mr. McKinley says in his release:
"Because of the Unsettled situation in
the cattle industry the following comments
may be helpful to producers.
Canada's cattle and beef global quotas
have now been official policy since last
August 12(h. and the U.S. retaliatory
quotas started on November 16th.
Light weight fat cattle (mostly heifers)
under 700 lbs. can enter Canada legally
and are not subject to our quota. Our cattle
feeders are very critical of this item as it
has been a depressing factor on our 'fat
cattle Market.
A 5% tolerance -in .this 700 lb. weight
range had been permitted but this has now
been eliminated after protests were made,
All imported slaughter cattle, regardless
of weight range must be designated as "for
immediate slaughter". and of course are
subject to. Canada's DES certification
policy.
All feeder cattle, including those over
700 lbs. can enter Canada outside our
quota provisions provided they are
designated as feeders and held for at least
90 days before slaughter. Feeder cattle
imports must show the necessary negative
tests to 5 health items: T.B. Brucellosis,
Anaplpsmosis. Blue Tongue and. our 'DES
certification policy.
Some mixed loads of cattle including
heavy slaughter cattle and cattle under 700
lbs. have been imported and were not
subject to quota because their load average
was under 700.
AB of these loopholes in our quota
provisions- legal or otherwise, have been
vigorously pointed out on Several occasions
by tattletnen tit. our federal Agricultural
people including Health of Animals who
att rdSpensible for the administration "and
f6110)410 procedures involving our quotas.
For the last. quarter of 1974 there were
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Dying is part of living and it will
come to us all some day. But the
friendless and lonely way this
particular man died is something that
we would not wish upon anyone.
If this sad tale has a moral at all it
would seem ,to be that we are each
other's keepers. Those sad, and
lonely people that we all see shuffling
down the street, even in a small town
like Seaforth, are fellow human
beings to whom we have to offer what
aid and comfort we can.
Couldn't we all try to be a little
more genuinely friendly, caring and
interested in each other so that sad
endings like the one that occurred this
week, would' become non-existant in
.Seaforth?
7193 slaughter cattle under 700 lbs.
imported from the U.S.A. - not subject to
quota.
In the same period (3 months) 9071
feeder cattle were imported into Canada.
In 1975, at this date (:January 28),
13,576 U.S.cattle have been imported, but
this figure includes some out of quota
cattle. This is an average of about 714 head
per day. At this rate of importation our first
quarter quota should be filled by about mid
February.
While it is perhaps too early to estimate
the impact of Mr. Whelan's cow subsidy
whey of December 13th, it is my pqsonal ic'
view that it will not substantially Oducel
our totalCanadian cow arid bred hbif '
numbers. There are now indications that
our '75 calf crop could be up 2% over '74
and that crop was 7 to 8% over the
previous- year!
Again it seems to be more of the same
for '75. Our Canadian beef cattle industry
is faCed with two fundamental market
depressing factors:
1. A short term oversupply of breeding
cows (and calves) - a situation which has
apparently put Canada into a• net export
position. for the first time in 4 or 5 years:
2. A shortfall of domestic feed grains
with resulting sustained very strong prices
for thew domestic feed pains. although I
never have thought that cheap grain was
any long term benefit to livestock
producers..
This same broad situat 'on applies to the
American cattle situation as well, and their
current market levels are well below ours.
A delegation from C.C.A. is meeting
with the Trade Committee of the American
National Cattlemen's Association in Las
Vegas to begin cattlemen-to-cattlemen
negotiations. that may restore some
common sense to the current very
unsettled trade relations between our two
--countries.
Hopefully, mutual understanding of how
the 10;1 ratio of our respective cattle
populations influence both markets, will
move our governments to more
statesinattilike negotiations and less short
term reWiatory actions;
With beef the price it is, most nf us don't
see much of it on the table. these days.
However, there's one type of beef that is as
cheap as ever. If you can't afford the real
thing. have a good beef about something
that annoys you. It's not as tasty as the
genuine article, but it's good for your blood
pressure, even though there isn't much
protein in it.
I haven't had a good beef about anything
forte while, so were goes.
First .of all, supermarkets. Many of them
arc becoming more impersonal, more •
inefficient, and more sleazy, from day to
day: The change has been most noticeable
in the past couple of years.
Until then, there was a ackling
efficiency in most of the big chai stores.
The manager and staff would bust their
necks to help you find what you wanted.
The girls on the cash .registers nearly
always had a smile and a greeting.
Packaging. boys bagged your groceries and
would carry them to your car if you wished.
As a result, the stores were pleasant places
to shop.
What a change! The only time you see
the manager is on a television ad. Try, to
find a clerk, during busy hours, to tell* yo0,,,
where the unsalted peanuts 'or the salted
crackers are, and you might as well be in
' the Sahara, with an empty water canteen,
looking for a nice, fresh, spring.
The girls on cash don't smile enough,
_and are obviously overworked. The
packaging boys seem to be an extinct
species. and when there is one oaround,
he's just going for his coffee break. And he
wouldn't think of carrying out your parcels.
It must be that management is
deliberately cutting back on staff and
servicc,.. W.,Ity?..To increase profits? , , „
Y*Sit'rday41'went into a supermarket to
3 $1146 ifeatavifiaceri es. About $
or one, bag. I did my shopping in five
minutes, and spent 20 minute's wating in
linPAO•fa3}^for it AD f six cheekout 'counters.
two were open. One girlk was frantically
punching button's and bagging, groceries'.
No packaging boys in sight. The other
counter open was the Express counter (8
items or less).
And there's another thing that makes my
hair stand on end and my -temples throb
with outrage. The Express counter.
The very name is a laugh. They should
be re-named the Snail counter. They are
supposed to be for the people who pick up a
can of beans, a loaf of bread and some
bologna. They are supposed to zip you
through smartly. They don't.
I stood in line for about eight minutes,
wondering what the holdup was, as there
were only two or three ahead of me. When
I was close enough to see, I 'realized what
was going on. Two places ahead of me was
an old gal with a nearly full shopping cart,
about 30 bucks worth of grub. I,,started to
burn. Eight items is supposed to be the
limit in that line-up.
When she finally got finished, and
muddled around , having a cheque
endorsed, ,another woman took her place,
and started unloading her cart. After she
had placed eight items on the counter, I
began counting. Aloud, in a clear,'
penetrating voice. Do you know how many
items that old biddie had? Thirty-six!
I remarked,' lend and clear, to the
cashier:"I thought this was the Express
counter; eight items or fewer." She had
the grace to blush. I half expected the old
bat to turn and pulverize me with a salami,
but she kept eyes front and her ears were
red.
I have a, feeling there is room Eight n ow
for same old-fashioned neighborhood
groceries, where you get personal service
and your purchases are delivered, if you
want to phone in an order. The big
supermarket must he hell for -little old
ladies with arthritis who have to walk
blocks with'a couple of heavy bags of grub.
Speaking of which, why do the baggers at
supermarkets always put all the canned
goods in one hag, and the kleenex, toilet
paper and rice in the other, so that the
customer goes out the„door with a list like
the Titanic going down? •
. Another sore point with me — and it's
sore where it really hurts, in the hip pocket
— is the ripoff at big, city hotels.
" It was necessary that I spend a few days
in one recently, and the prices nearly drove
me into bankruptcy, a hon't for paupers,
and insanity.
Single room, $31.00 a day plus $2.50 tax.
Parking, $2.50. That's thirty-six simoleons
before you lay your head on a pillow: I was
slightly stunned, to say the least, but my
fault, I hadn't checked the rates.
"Oh, well," I thought. "It's only once in
a blue moon, and I'll enjoy the luxury and
the terrific service." It is to laugh.
Luxury? It was a hotel room, like 50,000
others. Except that this one was so
draughty you had to turn the thermostat up
to 80 to keep from shivering.
Service? Oh, the service was great,,
Especially room service. "Tired and
frazzled, I decided I didn't want to seek-out
a dining room and eat alone. Thought I'd'
say in my room, have a sandwich, read the
paper, watch the' news on TV.
That news was the only thing for which
they didn't extract blood. .„.
CountryI or dbeoryc,
menu,
beef sandwich, one small pot of coffee
(three, cups).
When went to sign the bill, you could •
have knocked me over with a Tewd wink, A
third-rate martini, unchilled, $1.85. Beef
sandwich, with a dill pickle, coleslaw and a
muck of cheese, $4.35.. Small thermos of
coffee, $1,35. Surcharge for ally- order_
under $10.00, one buck. (That really
And the waiter, with his hand out
for a fat tip. That comes to $8.25, without
the tip.
I almost turned out my pockets and
shouted: "Here!' Take it all."
Once bitten, twice shy, you say. Not me.
I have to be hit over the head several times
before anything sinks in.
Ordered breakfast: Room service.
Thought: "Well, at least you can't be
raped at breakfast." Wrong. You can.
Scrambled eggs, cold and watery, on a
cold plate. Toast, limp, wet and cold, on a
cold plate. The coffee was OK. Bill, about
$5.80 , plus surtax and tip.A' great way to
start the day. Rather exorbitant for three
cups of,coffee, the only thing fit to imbibe,
don't you think?
Sure, it's a luxury hotel. But who wants
to swim in January? Who needs a massage
at $7.00 a rattle? Who needs a haircut at
$3.50 or a shoeshine at half a -buck? Who
needs to pay over 40 cents for a cup of
coffSueere?iy there is a place in Canadian
society for homey, comfortable hotels, like
those in' England, where you might pay
$30.00 a day for two, with a huge, hot and
hearty breakfast thrown in.
Being skinned alive is an uncomfortable
way -to go.
leg-hold traps NOW.
J. Bicks
Finch, Ontario
Madam:-
We invite young people 'in your
community to send us paintings, drawings,
poems and stories which express their
feelings about themselves, their
environment and the world we live in.
Our project, ALL ABOUT US / NOUS
AUTRES, is 'a non-profit group which
collects, publishes and exhibits creative
works by Canadians from six to eighteen
years of age. Our purpose is to provide a
way for our six million school-age people to
get tce know each other better. We hope
many in your area will share their ideas,
their interests, hopes and concerns.
, Original works from all parts of Canada,
received by May 1, 1975, will be
considered for the third annual art exhibit
and a second vokime of writing planned for
fall publication.
Pictures and writings should be sent
directly ' to ALL. ABOUT US/ NOUS
AUTRES: P-lease include name, age and
address on each item so we can let you
know about exhibitions and publications.
Students, teachers and the public can write
for further information. • Sincerely,
Betty Nickerson, Coordinator
Box 1985, Station B
Ottawa, Ont. KlP 5R5.
FEBRUARY 5,1875
We are glad to notice by advertisement that W.N.Cresswell
has determined to' afford, the people of this county an
excellent opportunity of procuring selections from his choicest
paintings. His paintings have attained a world wide
reputation. ,
Owing to the extreme dullness of-the salt market and the
low price of the article, the several works in town have been
closed for some time. r, ,
The dedication of the new Masonic Hall will take place in
March
Joseph Lake of Tuckersmith has sold his farm, Lot 8,' Con.
8, Tuekersmith,to4ohn Cowan for $3,920, The buildings are
log and there is an orchard on the farm.
Charles Mason of Tuckersmith has sold a half interest in his
imported stallion "England's Wonder" to Thos. Dustow of
Bel more fer $900.00.
A. G. McDougall of Brucefield has disposed of his interest
in the Brucefield Cheese Factory to Wm. Baird of Stanley, for
$2,600.
The annual meeting of the members of the Hullett
Immigration Aid Society was held in the Town Hall, Clinton.
H. Snell. the president was in the chair. The socitel are to be
congratulated of bringing into the county not less than 100 4, immigrants,
A ewe, belonging touklex -Gardner of McKillop, dropped a
fine healthy Iamb. In the way of early lambs this is the first we
have heard of as yet. ,
A union meeting of the Hullett and Tuckersmith Clubs was
held in Broadfoot's school house. -The president, John
Harinah was in the chair. Mr. Petrie. President of the Hullett
club, was the first speaker.
Thc,past week has been very stormy as a whole and much
discomfort and in some cases, suffering. has resulted' to man
and beast..
We understand that there is not now in existence a proper
plan of Seaforth.
FEBRUARY 2nd, 1900
Quite a number of young people assembled 'at the home of
Thomas Sproat. He was taken by surprise, but entertained his
guests to the very best.
Herbert Crich, of Tuckersmith who is a breeder of •• Shorthorn cattle, recently sold a very fine 12 months old bull
to P. Curtin of McGillivray Township.
James Patterson of Tuckersmith treated 100 of his friends
to a botinteous oyster supper.
- Good horses at. Kippen are now changing hands pretty
lively. David Wren and Wm. Sinclair disposed of a team eadh
for good figures.
The trustees of the Constance School have decided to erect
a new school in the village, during the coming season, The
building will have all modern conveniences.
Arthur Forbes, of town, has disposed of his well known
liVery business to Messrs. Reny and Burchill of Mitchell. •
Mrs. D. D. Wilson, left to visit friends in Guelph prior'to
taking her departure for the Old Country.
At a meeting of the directors of the McKillop Mutual Fire
Insurance Company held in Seaforth, Thos. E. Hays was
appointed secretary-treasurer.
James Scott of town, has been appointed a member of the
Seaforth Collegiate Board.
E. F. Farnham of Hullett, has a fine herd of Herford
cattle, among whichis an eleven months old bull calf.
A meeting of the SeaforthCollegiate Institute Literary
Society was held when the following 'program was rendered:
piano solo, 'Mi§s lynch; recitation, Reggie Wilson; violin solo
Miss E. Placard; recitation, Julia Honey; vocal solo
wi.Okkartil.-entisicA.-seibetion, Miss-Wier and Mr.Daly; piati6 I' I I'
solo, M.L.Latimer.
The farm in Tuckersmith belonging to the estate of the late
arnc2si:Carnochan„was-solcL at the_Commercial Hotel for ,;-5,3
, FEBRUARY 6, 1925
Some of the farmers in Tuckersmith are putting in a supply
of ice.
Sam Whitmore of Tuckersmith is busy moving to the'
Webster farm this week.
The members of the Ladies' Aid Society of Constance
Church entertained the ladies ofBurns Church.
As two of Mr. Radfoid's little boys were driving to school,
Mr. Watson's boy met them and did-not turn out.far enough
and the shaft ran into Radford's horse and killed it.
Nelson Govenlock has been re-engaged as linesman for, the
McKillop Telephone System.
The young people of Winthrop have an open air rink.
Mr.Alex Cuthill gave them power to have it lit up at night.
Rev. E.H. Sawer, a former minister at Brucefield died in
Watford, He was born in Falkirk, Scotland and came, to
1870 .
Canada Stewart
in
Peter of Hensall was awarded, the contract for the
caretaking of the schools.
The' first carnival, at Hen 11 was' held with a large
attendance. There were fine co tumes and a mile open race
was the feature of the evening.
Dr. R.R.Ross disposed of his dental practice in Seaforth to
Dr. J.A.Munn. Dr. Ross purchased this practice from
F.W.Tweddle 26 years ago.
W.S.Busby, shoe maker in W.G.Willis store, was found
dead in his room at the Dick House. He was prominent in
Masonic circles, <s,
There was no January thaw this year. In fact there were not
more than three days that could be classed as anything more
than moderate.
FEBRUARY 3rd, 1950
Members of the staff of 'Stewart Bros. • together with
members of their families were guests at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Stewart for dinner.
Mrs. Jake Wurm, on the staff of Scott Memorial Hospital,
suffered a fractured wrist, when she slipped and fell as she
was entering the hospital.
Friends of Mrs. Agnes Baiid,- Brueefield, gathered at the
home of her son, T.B.Baird, to join with her in celebrating her
90th birthday.
Mr. and Mrs. James Rivers, celebrated the 64th
anniversary of their marriage.They both enjoy good health.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weiland ofEgmondville observed their
60th wedding when their friendsynd neighbors gathered at
their home,
The Women's Hospital aid to Scott Memorial Hospital
sponsored interesting events in the nurses residence having
14 tables of bridge and 11 tables of mixed euchre. Mrs.
W.T.Teall, Mrs. T.S.Smith, Mrs. M.Catpenter, were the
bridge winners, while Mrs, W.J.Cleary, and ,-
Mrs.A.M.Clarke, Allan Reid, B.F,Christie and
W.H.Finnegan were the euchre winners.
The death took place of Rachel Malvin Murdie in Goderich
Township. She was a former resident of McKillop Township,
the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murdie.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jackson and
Mr. and Mrs. Iv1.E.Clarke left on a Motor trip to Chicago and
from there will tour the Southern States.
The Legion Hall, Hensall, was the scene of a delightful
affair when the Ladies Auxiliary entertained members of the
Hensall branch of the Canadian Legion and their wives.
Western Ontario particularly was honored with the recent
appointment of Walter Edward Harris M.P. for Grey-Bruce as
the first minister of the newly created Department of
Citizenship and Immigration.
A complimentary dinner was tendered J.M,Govenlock by
the members of, the Seaforth Agricultural Society. After
serving for 9 years he was presented with a cane, An address
was read by E. Goudie, and Arthu r Nicholson made the
presentations. Mrs. Govenlock was presented with a bouquet
of roses.
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