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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1995-02-01, Page 14WEST WAWANOSH MUTUAL 1879 INSURANCE COMPANY 1995 Cei9 nNeighbour het-ping 9e0-bour" YOUR LOCAL AGENTS Frank Foran, Lucknow 528-3824 Lyons & Muihern, Goderlch 524-2664 Donald R. Simpson, Ripley 395-5362 Delmar Sproul, Auburn 529-7273 Clinton 482-3434 Chapman-Graham & Assoc. Insurance Brokers Inc. Owen Sound 376-1774 Towne Insurance Brokers Inc. Kincardine 396-9513 P.A. Roy Insurance Broker Inc. Clinton 482-9357 Banter, MacEwan, Feagan hsurance Brokers Limited, Goderich 524-8376 Kenneth MacLean, Paisley 368.7537 McMaster Siemon Insurance Brokers Inc. Mitchell 348-9150 John Nixon, Brussels 887-9417 Chapman Graham Lawrence Georgian Bay Insurance Brokers United Insurance Brokers Owen Sound 376-4049 Walkerton 881-0611 "INSURANCE FOR FARM, RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL AND AUTO" PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1995. Guest column Canada adds 21 species to endangered list By Michael O'Sullivan, Exec. Dir. HSC/HSI The Humane. Society of Canada (HSC) along with other concerned groups and individuals has sounded a national alarm over a report that 21 species were recently added to Canada's list of endangered species. These additions bring to 256 the number of species of plant and animal life deemed to be at risk in Canada. Canada has no Endangered Species Act to require federal, provincial or territorial govern- ments to protect endangered species or prevent the destruction of their habitat. The first step of of the protection process, the identifica-tion of endangered species and wilderness areas, lies within a confusing labyrinth that includes 13 jurisdictions and more than 20 separate government agencies. This morass of laws and regulations has become a minefield to negotiate for those concerned with the effective protection of wildlife and habitats. A government study found that 83 per cent of Canadians want to protect endangered species, but without an Endangered Species Act, no single agency has the mandate to implement meaningful recovery programs for threatened species of wildlife and their habitat. To make matters worse, current Canadian environmental impact assessment laws are riddled with loopholes which favour develop- ment over wildlife and the environment. Canadians want effective protection for wildlife, but in the past politicians have responded by simply creating two committees with no legal authority whose chief function is to record the epitaphs of a growing list of endangered species, and which have approved only a handful of recovery programs. At the present rate at which these committees are studying the problem, government agencies admit that it could take them more than a thousand years to evaluate all of Canada's species! However, there is some good news. The federal government in co-operation with provincial and territorial governments has agreed t hold a series of public hearings across the country beginning early in 1995 to ask Canadians how to address this important issue of social concern. The walrus, grizzly bear, black-footed ferret, and swift fox have already been extirpated in regions of Canada. Canadians believe that wildlife has an inherent right to protection and our children deserve to see wildlife species thriving in their natural habitat - not staring back at them from the other side of a glass case gathering dust in a museum. We urge as many Canadians as possible, both adults and children from all walks of life to participate in the public review process. To receive an information package and a free endangered species button, please write to: The Humane Society of Canada, 347 Bay St., #806, Toronto M5H 2R7 or call our toll free number 1-800-641-KIND. Top farmers to meet for management con f. By Barb Alves Conference Co-ordinator Successful farmers believe they influence the destiny of their business. A conference has been organized for farm business mana- gers who believe that planning paves the way to success. Building on its huge success in 1994, the 1995 Planning for Success Conference on March 2 and 3 at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre in Mississauga will feature three keynote speakers: Alan Simmons from Peterborough, who will inspire participants to new heights of personal and professional achieve-ment; Dr. David Kohl, an agricul-tura] economist from Virginia, who will explore economic trends and challenges; and Bill Dover, an agri-food industry consultant, who will discuss where the agri-food industry needs to move. A producer panel of innovative farm managers - vegetable and cash crop farmer, Hank Vander Pol; pork producer, Bob Hunsberger; and dairy farmer, Scott Brooks - share the strategic thinking that will carry their business into the next century. Conference goers can participate in three workshops they select from six options. The entire program focuses on business and 'people skills, and is not oriented to any one agricultural sector. Last year's conference attracted top level farm managers from a broad range of agricultural commodities. The opportunity to network with other conference goers is a key positive feature of Planning for Success. The conference was planned by a committee of farm managers with funding assistance from the National Farm Business Manage- ment Program of Agriculture Canada. Staff support has been provided by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ontario Agricul- tural Training Institute. For more information, or to register, farm managers should call conference co-ordinator, Barb Alves at (519) 826-0055 or fax (519) 846-5161. jobsOntario funds job creation for province's youth Paul Klopp MPP Huron announced Jan. 24 that, jobsOntario Summer Employment will spend approximately $57 million to create up to 24,000 summer jobs for youth across Ontario. The announcement was made at the library of F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham. "Youth unemployment is down Gordon Josie, President of Variety - The Children's Charity announced San. 16 that Gold Heart Pins are available until Feb. 14 at many more locations during the 1995 campaign. The pins, which can be obtained for a minimum donation of $2, have become of the Charity's most successful fund- raisers, generating hundreds of thousands of dollars. This year, members of the public who want to support Variety by obtaining a Gold Heart pin, can do Belgrave Atoms Continued from page 12 one. Cook, assisted by Campbell and Ken McCracken in an unassist- ed effort earned the points. The third period was a repeat performance with Belgrave notch- ing two to Hensall's one. Campbell got both unassisted goals. On loan for this game from the Novice team were Scott Folkard, Nathan Spivey and T. J. Marks. That same day Belgrave hosted Brussels and came away with a 5-1 victory. Brussels took the lead in the first with their only goal of the game then handed the next two periods to Belgrave. Scoring for Belgrave were Cook and Spivey with two each and Folkard. Assists on Spivey's first goal went to McCracken and Matt Bromley. Travis Campbell in goal held back the Brussels attack. Joining the other Novices for this game was Matt Rochetta. from last year, but there are still a lot of young people in our area looking for jobs," said Paul Klopp. "This is the second year of the jobsOntario Summer Employment initiative, and we are continuing our commitment to create jobs and make those jobs accessible to all young people. Summer jobs help young people gain skills and so at participating grocery and convenience stores through the Grocery Industry's Cash For Kids Program, Brewers Retail outlets and Sears Canada. "We are delighted at the level of corporate support the campaign has received" observes Campaign Chair Tom Reynolds, "We are a provin- cial charity supporting child-based programs and paediatric units from North Bay to St. Catharines. With a broader distribution base we can ensure that virtually anybody in Ontario who wants to obtain a Gold Heart Pin will be able to do so". "Gold Heart Pins make super Valentine's Day gifts" says Mr. Josie. "For $2 a donor can walk away with a nice piece of costume jewellery and the satisfaction of knowing they have just helped a child in need". valuable work experience which can help them to find their first fulltime job." This year, jobsOntario Summer Employment has published a comprehensive program booklet called Your Guide to Summer Jobs. The booklet describes each pro- gram under jobsOntario Summer Employment, lists who is eligible, Like, the ribbon campaigns of other charities, Gold Heart Pins also let people know that you care about children in this province who need assistance due to disabilities, disease or illness. What can a Gold Heart Pin be used for? pin it on a bouquet of roses for Valentine's Day. V pin it on the front of a card that says "I love you" or "Thanks for being a friend". V wear it on your sleeve, or lapel. V pin it on your favourite scarf. V give it to a hard working employee to show them your appreciation. Among 20-year -olds 22 per cent of men were dropouts com- pared to 14 per cent of women. and explains how to apply. This free publication is available at secondary schools in Huron County, at the jobsOntario Training office in Goderich, at the office of Paul Klopp MPP in Clinton, Ontario government book stores, and Canada Employment Centres. You can also call the toll-free jobsOntario Summer Employment information line at 1-800-387-0777 for their copy of Your Guide to Summer Jobs. In 1994, jobsOntario Summer Employment created more than 23,000 summer jobs for students under these programs: jobsOntario Youth (JOY), Environmental Youth Corps Program (EYC), Northern Training Opportunities Program (NORTOP), Ontario/Quebec Summer Student Job Exchange Program, Ontario Ranger Program, Student Venture Program, and the Summer Experience Program. Also included under jobsOntario Summer Employment are the hundreds of jobs created each year by ministries across the province through regular ministry summer student hiring. jobsOntario Summer Employment is one component of the Ontario government's economic renewal program that includes significant investment in people and capital • construction, with an emphasis on training. Other jobsOntario programs include jobsOntario Capital, jobsOntario Community Action, jobsOntario Homes, and jobsOntario Training. Gold Hearts to help kids CRAIG HARDWOODS LTD. • AUBURN • Buying Bush Lots or Selected Trees eale 1144` TOP CASH PRICE FIREWOOD Have you considered Hardwood Slabs? They are approximately 1/2 the price of Body wood! We Deliver in 17 Cubic Yard Boxfuls. eat 12.14, 761 To...media& 2)e4zfAmy 519-526-7220