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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-03-11, Page 9THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1987. PAGE 9. \Walton Compiled by Mrs. Betty McCall. Phone 887-6677 Walton UCW plans Thankoffering Letter to the editor Writer defends neighbour The United Church Women held their March meeting in the base­ ment of Duff’s United Church Wednesday evening with Walton II unit leader Karen Hoegy open­ ing with devotions, assisted by Helen Craig and Marilyn McDon­ ald. Dorothy Sholdice, second vice- president was in charge of busi­ ness. An open invitation is extend­ ed to everyone to attend the U.C.W. Thankoffering at Duff’s, Sunday afternoon April 5 at 2:30 p.m. Girls from Alma College will conduct the service. The music event has been set for May 3 at 3 p.m. with the Grey-Bruce Singers providing special music. Tickets were given out to each leader to be taken back to the units to be sold. Several invitations of surround­ ing Thankofferings were read by theleadertobetaken back to units. , Easter Sunday at Walton service, 4-H dub meets The third meeting of the 4-H club project, “Surviving with Style’’ was held at the home of Karen Hoegy, March 13. After opening with the 4-H pledge, each member answered the roll call, “Tell one decision you made today.” time will be changed to 11:30 a.m. for the morning service as Bluevale has their service at 10 a.m. following the pancake breakfast. Sports club plans for ball season The Walton Area Sports Club held their meeting Tuesday even­ ing, March 3 at the Library. Dave Gamble presided over the busi­ ness. Minutes were read by Bev Stevenson. Ernie Lewington gave treasurer’s report. Discussions were held on upcoming activities for the ball season. Next meeting will be April 6 at 8 p.m. at the library. In the discussion, members talked about decisions, values, standards and how to spend their money. Closing with the 4-H pledge to meeting again March 10 at 7:30p.m. at Mary Baan’s home. THE EDITOR, Recently, a neighbour has been cruelly treated by the press in general and the Waterloo Humane Society in particular over the handlingofthe mule now known as Minnie. Mr. van Ankum is a skilled and caring livestock breeder - and if he is under attack then no farmer is safe from this kind of threat. The original story in the K-W Record was largely a succession of quotes based on speculation by Humane Society officials about how this animal might have been treated. These assumptions were incorrect (if not slanderous). This was lazy journalism. Whatever happened to ‘‘check it out first”. Even follow-up stories done by other media didn’t show any curiosity. The story would be what the reporter wanted it to be. Did the Humane Society place the call to bring the press in? What could their motives have been? How many pigs with split hooves or lame legs went for slaughter that day? Why didn’t we see their pictures too, or would that not have generated the desired public re­ sponse? Rural and urban people look on animals differently, and rural people fear that urban values are about to be imposed upon them. Rural people are sensitive to the needs of their animals, but let’s face it, farms are not retirement homes for animals of long years of service, nor are they rest homes for the blind or infirm. It’s called culling, and it’s something like what would happen in the wild. There are few industries as competitive as the livestock busi­ ness, and the consumer has been the beneficiary. Livestock are raised for a purpose, they’re not pets, and eventually they all take their ride to the packer. As for pets my Tom cat (not your wimpy urban castrated type) comes home at least once a month with wounds gained fighting to maintain the exclusive breeding territory he claims for himself. No costly trips to the vet say I (he got himself into this): am I next on the list for Humane Society charges. (After a convalescent period he’s back to the trenches). Need a Few Chicks for Around the Barnyard T Spring? Well then, you should try our famous Brown Egg Layer, the Black Sex Linkfor all your egg needs, or our Heavy MeatType Chicks [White Rock], All give splendid results and at very competitive prices. So don’t wait to the last minute to order, do it now. Call or write today: ROE CHICKS INC. P.O. Box 118, Atwood, Ontario 519-356-2222 I understand Georgina (or Min­ nie to her public) now lives in a barn with 18 dogs and twice as many cats. Does the humane society condone such a concentration of animals that have such a strong emotional need for territory? Why did no press person raise this question in reporting it? Animals must be protected, and a thoughtful (not emotional) de­ bate on this issue is overdue. Unfortunately, thought seems to have been the commodity most neglected in this recent episode. Sincerely, Don Roberts Wroxeter. HURON FEEDING SYSTEMS BRUSSELS 887-6289 &) HFS HURON FEEDING SYSTEMS 887-6289 Friday March 20th 10 A.M. To 5 P.M. We’ve outgrown our present location so we have built a new shop on the northern outskirts off Brussels...turn east across ffrom McDonald Buildall at the railroad tracks Come in & join us for Coffee & Donuts Company representatives ffrom Universal, Westeel, Pax, DMC and Precision will be spending the day with us to answer any questions . We are now a dealer for Universal Products in the Huron County area.