HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-01-26, Page 6Not business
as usual
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delivery of needed services a chal
lenge at times.
David Sparling, of Sparling's
Propane says, their bulk drivers,
have been hampered by blocked
laneways.
"Usually we call ahead to let the
owner know we need the laneway
blown out. We try to get the prod
uct there as best we can," he says,
adding that some drivers have had
to wade through some very deep
snow to get to the tanks.
Car dealers and repair shops are
also doing their best to keep up
with the effects of the weather.
Larry Rice of Brussels Motors Inc.
says his shop has been busy, pri
marily because of people who did
n't have their cars ready for winter
challenges.
Typical problems, he says, result
when a car has been blown full of
snow. This can result in belt break
ing and can affect the timing.
They have also been selling more
wiper blades and a "lot of ther
mostats."
For farmers, the freezing temper
atures are slowing things down.
Bob Humphries, Huron agricultural
representative with OMAF says,
"The aspect of outdoor work has
been curtailed. When it's -27° out
side, you just can't stay out so jobs
are not getting done."
Added to that is the fact that
there are more jobs to do because
farm machinery isn't starting. "One
farmer told me he has four vehicles
on the farm and none of them
would start. Everything seems to go
wrong when it's cold," said Mr.
Humphries.
Poor road conditions have caused
marketing problems with milk
trucks not getting through while the
cost of keeping the bams warm is
an added concern for farmers, Mr.
Humphries noted.
Another danger with the cold
temperatures, Mr. Humphries said
is that silo loaders may freeze and
seize up resulting in the cattle not
being fed.
Despite the difficulties, Mr.
Humphries said, that most of the
farmers he has spoken with appear
to be taking it all in stride. Noting
that the days are already getting
noticeably longer, Mr. Humphries
adds, "It's always good to try to
find the positive things."
Top point winner
Equestrienne
The winner of this year's Brussels Agricultural Society 4-H
Horse Club award was Jennifer Cucksey. Making the
presentation to her at the annual banquet Jan. 19 was
John McIntosh.
Society presents
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parade entries. That was decreased
this year to $42.27.
The expenses for the Fair Queen
contest had decreased this year by
$1,062.08 to $531.02 as contribu
tions were used to offset the costs,
while this year's food booth cost
$1,722.45 less than in 1992. Food
booth profit, unfortunately, was
down as well, by $1,981.06.
After recording the loss Mrs.
White told directors that the Soci
ety has a bank balance of
$2,606.22. With investments and
land ownership, the total liabilities
and equity for the Society is
$20,606.22.
Several local dignitaries were
present at the banquet. Ron
McKay, the District Representative
for the Ontario Association of
Agricultural Societies expressed his
respect for AS directors. "They are
a friendly, hard working bunch of
people," he said, adding that he
knew of few others who would pay
a membership fee so they could
"work like crazy".
McKillop Reeve Marie Hicknell
and Grey Twp. Reeve Leona Arm
strong both offered support and
congratulations to the Society
4-H awards
directors.
MPP Paul Klopp brought greet
ings on behalf of the Minister of
Agriculture and Premier Rae. He
used the agricultural societies as
examples of local people becoming
leaders and communities getting
back to basics. "We don't need con
sultants to do our thinking for us.
We need pride in our communities,
agricultural education, competition
and co-operation." Mr. Klopp said
he would continue his goal of get
ting government to remember the
importance of community.
The 4-H and school awards were
presented following the banquet.
Due to the concern of BVD this
past fall, there were no dairy win
ners this year.
Christina Dewit won the Jean Ire
land Award for the highest total
point in school work and the Mur
ray Cardiff Award for the highest
points in the school and junior sec
tion.
The horse club award, donated
by the Ag. Society was presented to
Jennifer Cucksey. Debbie Smuck
was the recipient of the Champion
Calf Award, donated by Dauphin
Feed and Supply and Ryan Cook
won the Reserve Calf Award,
donated by Brussels Livestock Ltd.
Betty Cardiff, right, presents the Murray Cardiff award to
Christina Dewit at the annual Brussels Agricultural Society
banquet, Jan. 19. The award is presented each year to the
top point winner in the school and junior section of the fall
fair exhibits.
NOTICE TO THE
ELECTORS OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS
Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Township of
Morris will be meeting on Monday January 31,1994 at 8:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers of the Township of Morris, to fill the
vacancy of one council seat, for the office of “Councillor”.
Any elector of the Township of Morris who is Interested in
serving as a Council member for the remainder of the current
term, (the council term expiring November, 1994), and who is
qualified to do so, should notify the Clerk, in writing, by Monday
January 31, 1994 at 4:00p.m., in order to be considered by
Council at the above mentioned meeting.
Qualification of Electors:
A person is entitled to be an elector in a municipality, if he or
she is not disqualified or otherwise prohibited by law from
voting in an election and if he or she:
a/ Is a resident of the municipality or is an owner or
tenant of land In the municipality or the spouse of such
an owner or tenant.
b/ Is a Canadian Citizen
c/ has attained the age of eighteen years.
For further information, contact the undersigned.
Nancy Michie,
Clerk-Township of Morris
R.R.4,
Brussels, Ontario
NOG 1 HO
519-887-6137
Deceptive ditches
Snow-covered roads, deep ditches and wide loads all contributed to an accident on Cty. Rd.
19 ot McKillop Twp. on Jan. 24. A stake truck carrying 14 cattle to the Brussels Stockyard,
driven by Fred Pushelberg of RR3 Stratford, was heading north on the sideroad when he was
approached by the grader. As he moved towards the shoulder to give the grader room, the
truck slid into the ditch and toppled onto its side. The driver was not injured while three cattle
received minor injuries.
HEALTH ON THE HILL
A review of activities at
SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Upcoming Programs:
Expectant parents are invited to attend - Expectant Parent Education
Classes to be held the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
in Conference Room 2.
Session 1: Pain Management
T.E.N.S. Physio
Analgesia Dr. H. Percival
Dates: May 18, September 21, 1994
Session 2: Tour of OB Dr. Mark Woldnik
K. Mailloux, R.N.
Dates: February 16, June 15, October 19, 1994
Session 3: Breastfeeding Dr. C. Shepherd
Cathy Ryan,
Public Health Nurse
Dates: March 16, July 20, November 16, 1994
Session 4: Parent Support Group Dr. C. Shepherd
Marguerite Falconer,
Huron County Health Unit
Dates: April 20, August 17, December 21, 1994
Free Admission: For further information call 527-1650 or 527-1770.
Congratulations: Jack Bedard and Linda Bailey have recently
received.special training in Occupational Health and Safety, by
completing the Core Certification Training Course in Listowel.
Recent changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Bill 208)
has established mandatory requirements that every workplace with
more than 20 employees must have a minimum of two certified
members. This is the first step toward certification, to be followed by
a hospital specific training course later this year. Both Jack and
Linda are long-standing members of the Joint Occupational Health
and Safety Committee at the Hospital