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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-09-19, Page 5FET Kirrer4s — A pet show was an afternoon feature of Saturday's Kirkton Fall Fair, From the left with their kittens are Shawna Hendry, Sandy Williams, Beth Williams and Melissa Wilhelm. T-A photo Need handyman Nursery school opens Lay reader in charge September 19, 1979 Pogo 5 Granton harvest Sunday LEATHER COAT FALLS NEWEST ARRIVALS Fashion looks styled by superb craftsmen - soft supple pig-suede luxurious fur trims, beautiful Cabretta leathers. Mens and womens coats and jackets. All at special low prices. We invite comparison for quality, price and service, CLASSIC FALL SEPARATES The ultimate in quality classics impeccably tailored Blazers, Vests, Pants, Skirts, and Blouses. Choose from Finest Wool Worsted, Tweeds, Corduroy, or Velvet, A truly great town and country look. -4a 11111 .„--nip., the sun shop 83 MAIN ST,, GRAND BEND 238.2511 OPEN MON.- SAT. 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. 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TELEPHONE 235- 0131 RESIDENCE - 235.1229 1111111111111141A11141 Don't hold breath By JACK RIDDELL M P P Huron-Middlesex If the Bean producers of Ontario are holding out hope that a settlement might he reached without much further delay between the Ontario Bean Producers Marketing Board and some of the dealers, on the matter of lawsuits involving the 1977 bean crop, then my advice to the farmers is, don't hold your breath. I raised a question in the last session of the Legislature, concerning the delays in the Examinations for Discovery, relating to the litigation involving the Ontario Bean Producers Marketing Board. Since raising the question Counsel in the Ministry of the Attorney General took the opportunity to discuss the matter with Mr. Harry Daniel, Independent Counsel, who has been representing the Board in these matters. I was informed that there were in fact five different court actions involved. In four of these actions the Plaintiff is the Ontario Bean Producers Marketing Board representing bean growers, suing various bean dealers with respect to the sale of certain of their crops. In the fifth action the person who ultimately was to receive the beans, is suing the Co- Operative who sold the beans and the Board who was to deliver the beans. Evidently two of the ac- tions were commenced over one year ago and Pleadings were concluded around June, 1978. Subsequently there was a third action commenced in the early summer of 1978, and following that two more actions were started in January and February 1979. With respect to the first two actions it would seem that there has been several offers made to get Discoveries under way. However, these have been adjourned apparently due to the unavailability of Counsel on the other side. There may also have been some procedural disputes with respect to the production of documents. In any event, Mr. Daniel indicated that the Pleadings in all actions are not com- plete and all affidavits on production have been presented. He has also in- formed us that he has retained Counsel to act on this matter, Mr. Robert Armstrong of the firm of Tory, Tory and that an ap- plication was heard on April 26th 1979, seeking an order to firstly, have the matters tried together. Secondly have the venue be London, Ontario. Thirdly, have Discoveries on all actions carried out at the same time and fourthly, have a single Discovery for all Parties to all actions. Ministry officials of the Attorney General discussed the matter with Mr. Arm- strong's office and they indicated that on the ap- plication, Master Garfield ordered that firstly, the matters be tried together. Secondly, that he declined to order on Discovery only, with respect to the representative of the Board and thirdly, cost to the Respondent on the ap- plication. Under the ruling there was no alternative but to proceed to have the Examinations for Discovery on all five separate cases And these Examinations commenced around the middle of August. The matter will likely go to trial which could take one to one and a half years and whatever the result maybe, it could well go to the Court of Appeal and eventually to the Supreme Cour which could consume a riod of six or seven years. It is unfortunate that such disputes arise over the payment of crops harvested by the farmer as very seldom is the farmer given a period of six or seven years to make payment for the supplies and services which they require to grow that crop. It is to be hoped that the Parties in dispute will take this fact into con- sideration. Last week the Middlesex Federation of Agriculture met with the federal and provincial Members of Parliament representing parts of Middlesex County to discuss with them problems which are presently being encountered by those in- volved in the agricultural industry. One of the problems alluded to several times was the pressure brought on the farmers of Ontario by urbaniteswho are now living in the coun- tryside. It is a rather sad com- mentary to say that farmers are losing their right to farm but that is what is hap- pening. It is happening because farmland is being 'viewed as parkland, as a peaceful, idyllic place to escape the problems of the city. Already farmers endure garbage dumps, generating plants, hydro corridors, nuclear waste disposal sites, hazardous chemical disposal wells, highways, airports and all sorts of other in- strusions, These all create some risk to the safety of the environment in which far- mers produce the food. Farmers are forced to shut down harvest operations because of neighbours complaining and they are not protected from harrassment .from urbanites complaining about odours or dust in farm operations or the long hours that farmers have to work, giving rise to noise from farm machinery and equipment. An example given at the meeting pertained to a young farmer in Middlesex County who with the unofficial blessing of the Township in which he farmed, set up a pig operation. Because of pressure from a coalition of urban neighbours, an ob- scure bylaw was applied against him. He was faced with a $1,000 fine per day. Apparently, the bylaw did not allow piggeries or dog kennels within five hundred feet of a linefence. Because a house has been built on a severed lot, he contravened this. A house on an agricultural zone can cast a shadow of regulation which is out of proportion to its value to the community. What is more important than food and what is more important than a farmer's right to produce this food. Farmland is not a park, it is an industrial zone and the industry is food production. Food production should be recognized as the primary function in an agricultural area and it should be given the protection it deserves or we all lose. Governments at all levels must ensure the farmer's right to farm and con- sequently the consumer's right to purchase high quality food at a reasonable price. The Middlesex Federation of Agriculture takes the stand that severances should not be granted too easily and that urbanites who chose to live in rural Ontario be made aware of the f act that they have to live with what the countryside offers, the good as well as the not so good. The Exeter senior citizens held their first Meeting for the fall term at the Legion Hall September 12. A goodly number turned out and joined together in first a lovely supper everyone bringing something to eat and having a social time together. After supper the president Mrs. Dorothy Bullock opened the program part of the meeting by first asking for a moments of silence for those who have passed away namely Mrs. Mary Carter, Mr. Dougall, Mrs. Clark Fisher and Mrs. Percy Passmore ani aged and faithful member who for years baked the Christmas cake on her own supplying everything herself and donated it for the Christmas meeting. The group who provided a very excellent program consisting of three violins, one mouth organ, one guitar a young lady who danced stepdancing clogs and reels in number one fashion. A young girl sang solos in a lovely voice accompanied on the piano by her mother. This group came from the Seaforth district, also a young gentleman played the Stephen Neighbourhood Nursery still has openings for anyone who would like.to enroll their pre-schoolers, The fee is $2 per day and the school operates mornings only from 9:15 - 11:30 week- days. For anyone who is a handyman, we are looking for someone with carpentry skills who could build a kitchen centre for the nur- sery school. If you are in- terested give us a call at the Resource Centre at 228-6302 and we can discuss a fee. Monday night ladies bowling is into its second week at the Huron Park Lanes. We will be drawing up the teams this week so if you want to get your name in guitar and sang, This group are to be commended on their talent and willingness to entertain groups of seniors. They quite often entertain the senior citizens at Huronview at Clinton. They also play for dances and programs of any sort, so anyone wanting en- tertainment can get in touch with them and they would be glad to come. A very enjoyable evening was spent and thanks to all who helped to make it a success. A business meeting was held after the program. Mrs. Bullock and Mrs. Thompson gave a report of their trip to the Ontario annual senior citizens convention in Kingston, where some 130 members of the senior citizens organization of Ontario sat down to the banquet provided for them. At the open meeting there were 79 resolutions to be discussed and either passed or thrown out but a great number of them will come before the government on behalf of all senior citizens of Ontario. Ontario has the largest number of paid up members of any organization in Ontario. So we see our senior citizens working and don't be ashamed to be a senior citizen. Come join our club and enjoy the good times and fellowship we have together at our monthly meetings. Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 2. List entries in essay test The Huron County Historical Society is pleased with the response to their essay contest, both in number and quality. The following are the names of the contestants, in alphabetical, order from Exeter, Zurich, Brookside and Belgrave schools: Karen Beecraft, Judy Carmichael, Karen Dauber, Susan Elston, Anita Gingerich, Dorcas Gingerich, Julie Gnary, Brenda Hackett, Rhonda Hay, Debbie Josephson, Kelly Livingston, Bonnie McDonald, Joanne McKinley, Randy Nixon, Wendy Oesch, Bessie Prattas, Joe Straughan, NancyThornton, Lorraine Warwick, Laurie Willert. Bowling scores Thuriday Ladles TB J Mantey 575 ST P Seller 623 HH J Haggitt 592 MN N Galloway 675 lB H Daniels 599 IL M Foster 583 DS D Datars 474 GO 13 Taylor 644 LO I Cooper 626 call the Resource Centre as soon as possible. We only have enough for three teams at this point so please give us a call. The fee for 3 games is $2.50 and that covers paying the pinboys. We are also in the process of setting up ladies fitness classes and disco dance lessons. Anyone interested in either one should call the Resource Centre. The program is tentatively set for Tuesday nights. The Stephen Township Arena will be opening for public skating starting this Sunday September 23 from 2- 4 p.m. It's time to get the blades out of the closet for another season!! The arena is also open for private rentals. For information call arena manager Frank Funston at 228-6425. TER MARTIN residents attended the Pertschy-O'Neill wedding Saturday at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Zurich. Upon returning from their honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Pertschy will take up residence in their new home formerly owned by the late Lloyd Gaiser. Sorority underway Xi Gamma Nu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held beginning day August 28 at the home of Mary Ellison to introduce the up coming year. A short business meeting was held and the various committees gave reports on future projects. The study book for the year "Canadian Currency" was introduced by the programme committee. Box lunches were drawn for and an enjoyableevening ensued. September 11 the first meeting was held at the home of Dianne Jeffery. General business was discussed and the first programme was presented "Ontario-a place to stand" by the executive. The co-hostess Verla Russell served a tasty lunch and a most enjoyable and educational evening ad- journed. By MRS. E. SUMMERS G BANTON St. Thomas Anglican Church was tastefully decorated with flowers, fruits, and vegetables for the occasion of the Harvest Festival Service on Sunday. Walter Vassie a lay reader at St. John's the Evangelist Church in Kitchener was the guest speaker in the absence of Rev. Mary Mills, who is still recuperating from an illness. Mr. Vassie spoke on the 8th chapter of Deuteronomy, referring to the lessons delivered by Moses to the children of Israel. The exhortation to obedience with regard to worshiping other gods, and to bless and worship the Lord God for the good land which He had given them. At the United Church, Rev. Elwood Morden was in charge of the worship, and took his sermon from the Scripture reading Psalm 149. "Sing Unto the Lord" and entitled it "The man who sings at his work". It was given out in the announcements, that the Youth Groups would meet at the following locations. Explorers at the church at 7 p.m. on Tuesday all girls between 9 and 11 are invited to attend. The C.G.I.T. at the church on Wednesday at 7 p.m., all girls between the ages 12 and 17 are welcome to join this group. There will be a registration meeting for cubs in the Granton Scout Hall on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Boys 8 to 11 years are invited to attend. 4-H news The 3rd meeting of the "Snappy Snippers" group (2) of the 4-H Club "Accessories the final Touch" was held at the home of Leader Mrs. J. Noon on September 12. The roll call was answered Nomads at area campout Three members of the Ausable River Nomads attended the Ontario Provincial Association campout at Burford, Labor Day week-end. They were the Meikles, Broom's and Armstrong's and were joined by field directors, Doug and Jean MacDonald of Tavistock. After Campvention at Guelph it was scheduled as a very relaxing week-end. However, there was a bake sale,ladies tea, men's bash, games for the pre-teens, dances including a formal ball, projects and hospitality, teeny queen, pre-teen queen and teen queen contests and church service. It was reported that 300 units at- tended, by telling "Why I like wearing my favorite hat". The book covers were discussed, what to put on them, etc. The members were shown the different techniques of tying a scarf, and how to make an all purpose scarf, that could be worn with everything. The assignment for the meeting is the tying of scarves, and to know three different ways of doing this. The meeting closed with the 4-H Pledge, and the next meeting will be held at the home of Julie McRobert on September 22 at 10 a.m. Secretary and press reporter was Janice Oricken. Personals Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins, Mrs. Lois Herbert, Marion, and Helen, attended the "Open House" at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Youngson of Ranoch, held in honor of their daughter Marlene, Sunday who is to marry Marvin. Kennedy of St. Mary's on September 22. Keith Summers of Toronto was home on Sunday, and visited his father Elmer Summers who has been a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital London for over a week. Musical groups entertain seniors 7 14 7 7 0 4 7 10 0 0 0 7 14 0 0 0 7 0 by MRS. PE The United Church Women entertained at the Bluewater Rest Home in Zurich Tuesday evening. President Mrs. Ross Pickering gave words of welcome and thanked the residents for inviting them to their monthly birthday party. Marie Fydenchuk led the seniors in a lively sing song accompanied by Florence Finkbeiner, Harry Schroeder sang to the ac- companiment of Doug Gill. Old time music was played by Maggie Clark, violin Harvey Smith, guitar and Geraldine Schenk, piano Mrs. Schenk also played a piano solo. Mrs. Annie Finkbeiner thanked the ladies for coming. A lunch was served and a social time was en- joyed by all. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hodgins returned recently from a two week visit to the West coast. While there, they stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hodgins of Barnaby, British Columbia. The Crediton and District Social Club held the first dance of the fall season Saturday evening. A large number of members danced to the band, "Shades of Country." A number of area recliton