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Huron Expositor, 2002-06-19, Page 144—TME HURON EXPOSITOR, July 4, 2001 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Williscrah - Publisher Scott Hilgendorff - Editor Dime Mc - Subscriptions/gossi(ieds Bernie Pugh Office/Sales Susan Hundertmark - Reporter Anne Roden - Distribution Bowes Publishers Limited S,.ki4 ' ,/Sw hiatus M G pnntm. - A Q..Comp.. F -mail Its fit ss annrthlithe wracnat min Visit our home page at www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES: LOCAL • 32.50 a year, in advance, plus 2.28 G.S.T. SENIORS: - 30.00 a year, in advance, plus 2.10 G.S.T. USA & Foreign: 28.44 a year in odvonce, plus $78.00 postage, G.S.T. exempt SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Published weekly by Signal -Star Publishing at 11 Main St., Seoforth. Publication mail registration No. 0696 held at Seaforth, Ontario. 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Box 69, Soefortis, Ontario, NOK 1 WO Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Ontario Community Newspapers Association "We ackno the financial support of the Government of Canada, through a Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing cosh." Editorial Schools can be saved if people can get around the language Seaforth accommodation study committee members have a plan to save the high school and maybe Clinton's as well. Except the school board keeps trying to say they aren't in the process of closing schools. Right now, they are just reviewing accommodation- -the number of students who are sitting in classrooms. But it is the number of students in each building that affects the ability for the school board to get funding from the government. Members of the accommodation committee were asked last week to present what they thought was special about their schools as they work toward preparing a final report to the school board about accommodation issues. They have been told their work is not about closing schools, but committee members came to the realization their pitch about what was important at their school might be taken into account when deciding whether or not to close its doors. The realization came when some committee members argued the semantics of some of the words the board *as using to avoid saying "closure." And while everyone was describing what was important to their schools, Seaforth's representatives looked past that and pitched an idea to Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton. One of the fears is that Central Huron Secondary School will not look for other solutions but rely on the idea of Seaforth students being sent there, filling their high school to provincial funding standards while closing the Seaforth school. But Seaforth committee members tried to appeal to Clinton's in hopes they would see merit in having both their high schools saved by moving in the Grade 7 and 8 students from their respective elementary schools. Seaforth has warned that Central Huron Secondary School won't be saved by Seaforth students because most will go to St. Anne's, the Catholic high school in Clinton where many of their Seaforth friends have already gone. They might be right and they are offering what looks like a possible solution for both communities. Bottom line is, the board is faced with possible school closures, no matter what words they try to use to call it something else. And community members are wasting their time jumping through hoops describing why their schools are special when they need to be finding viable solutions to keep them open, like the Seaforth community is offering to both this town and Clinton. Scott Hilgendorff How to access us Letters to the Editor and other submissions can be made to us by noon on Mondays at: seaforth cl bowesnet.com All letters and submissions must be signed and accompanied by a day -time telephone number. All submissions are subject to editing for both loth and content. D n J!vrget to check out our homepage at: itv*wmatorthhuronexpositor.com Opinion _otters Fear and misinformation stirs the pot on manure issues To the Editor: Once again, fear and misinformation has stirred up the pot and sent more incorrect information to the general public. It is unfortunate that the negative side of an issue is the first to hit the headlines and then we must constantly deal with trying to set the record straight. Back in the middle of May, Aniberly residents in Huron -Kinloss Township got their wish and stopped construction of 2-2000 head hog barns. The contractor is John Ernewien Limited of Walkerton. The nutrient management plan, minimum distance separation, and site drawings, were completed and building permits were issued for farmer, Guys Geene. After, John Ernewien completed all the necessary requirements set by the township the residents were still able to get a court order to halt construction. Of course, the people opposed to this building made headlines. They claimed that factory farms create awful smells, will pollute the land, groundwater, area streams, and Lake Huron. They will destroy tourism along the Lake Huron Shoreline. These are legitimate concerns that interest everyone. BUT that does not mean that every farmer and contractor involved in building are setting out to destroy the environment. Do to the innovation in design, technology and state-of-the-art equipment, barns have come a long way in environmental issues dealing with water conservation, odour management, and manure handling practices. We will always have the group of people who are opposed to building in their backyard. They will always be armed with a list of reasons why not to build. We will not change their minds. Our job is to educate the middle group who are willing to listen with an open mind. We need the provincial government to legislate a set of regulations that are uniform across the province. All townships have bi-laws but each one is different. Some of them do not have enough regulations and some of them are on the flip side with moratoriums that halt construction. We need the public to understand that a nutrient management plan, minimum distance separation, and certificate of compliance are all in place to protect the environment. If care is taken to follow these regulations then farms can run efficiently without harm to the environment. We should also have sanctions in place that are enforced and impose heavy fines on farmers and contractors who pollute and have a disregard for the environment. Farmers,are stewards of the land, they eat from it, breath the air and drink the water. Good contractors such as John Ernewien Limited are just as responsible about the environment and should not be treated as though they are not. I believe it is every contractor's responsibility to the industry to prevent any of his or her actions from having a negative effect on the environment. Shelley Groenestege President Canadian Farm Builders Association. Sebringville Lives lost to hay spontaneously combusting Lives have been lost and hay crops destroyed because of fires caused by spontaneous combustion. When the weather doesn't co-operate many farmers try to store hay before it is properly cured. If the hay crop is put into the mow above 20-25% moisture content, spontaneous combustion may occur. A hay crop that is placed too wet into a mow will rapidly heat. If the mow is so large that heat loss is restricted, the internal temperature will rise. As the temperature rises above 130 F (55 C), a chemical reaction occurs and may sustain itself. This reaction does not require oxygen, but the flammable gases produced are at a temperature above their ignition point. These gases will ignite when they come into contact with oxygen. Check your hay regularly. If you detect a slight caramel odor or a distinct musty smell, chances are, your hay is heating. What do you do? ' First of all, make yourself a simple probe that can be inserted into the hay mass to check the temperature. A probe can be made from a 10 foot piece of electrical tubing. Rivet a hardwood pointed dowel to one end and drill six 1/2 inch diameter holes in the tube just above the dowel. Drive your probe into the hay mass and lower a candy thermometer on a Long string into the probe. The thermometer should be left for ten minutes to ensure an accurate reading. Watch for the following temperatures: 150 F (65 C), entering the danger zone, check temperature daily; 160 F (71 C), danger, measure temperature every four hours and inspect mow; 175 F (80 C), call the fire department, wet hay down and remove from barn; 185 F (85 C), hot spots and pockets may be expected, flames will likely develop when heating hay comes in contact with oxygen; 212 F (100 C), critical, temperature rise is rapid above this point. Hay will almost certainly ignite. Before entering the mow , place long planks on top of the hay. Do not attempt to walk on the hay mass itself. Pockets may have already burned out under the hay surface. Always tie a rope around your waist and have a second person on the other end in a safe location to pull you out should the surfade of the hay collapse into a fire pocket. Extreme caution should be taken when fighting a hay fire if hay has been treated with chemical preservative. Hay treated with preservative containing ethoxyquin and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) will produce hydrogen cyanide gas at around 240 F (115 C). This gas is deadly. Additives containing primarily propionic acid do not produce hydrogen cyanide during a fire. Many farmers sprinkle salt on hay as it is stored, in an effort to prevent hay fires. However, tests have shown that salt has no effect on controlling spontaneous combustion. Dry ice, liquid nitrogen or carbon dioxide gas pumped into the hay will help prevent combustion by eliminating the oxygen from the hay mass. Spontaneous combustion is not an accident. By following good storage practices, not only will spontaneous combustion be avoided, but a higher quality of hay will be obtained. Boats leaving for north in search of fish June 30, 1876 Fishing continues very poor in the Bayfield fishing district and many of the boats have left for the north to try their luck. The amount of cheese manufactured in the Brucefield factory for the month of May was 12,600 pounds of which brought 9 1/4 cents. Christopher Dale of Tuckersmith has sold the Piper farm to John W. Pharis for $2100. J. P. Brine, the veteran horticulturist of Harpurhey, presented us with a basket of green peas which were well filled. A union picnic of the children attending the Methodist and Presbyterian Sabbath School was held in Paynes' Grove in Egmondville. The Grand Trunk Railway gives notice that return tickets, good for four days will be issued each Saturday from Seaforth to Goderich 65 cents; to Stratford, 75 cents; and to London $1.50. June 28, 1901 Messrs. A. and J. Broadfoot, James Allen, Wm. Black and Roger Pepper of Tuckgrsmith are having new cement silos erected on their farms. Master Frank Sills, son of Geo. A. Sills has arrived home from Sandwich to spend his vacation. Messrs. Wm. and Robert Clarke, Walton, held a logging bee last week. Mr. Chubb of Staffa, had a bee for the purpose of raising his house. He intends to put a cellar under Years agone it. Any person visiting the gardens of F. Holmestad in Harpurhey is delighted if he has an eye for beauty. Some time ago James McGinnis put in a claim to the Seaforth Council for damages which he contends has been done to his property by the erection of granolithic sidewalk. R. S. Hays is acting for Mr. McGinnis and J. M. Best for the town. The picnic held in P. Carlin's grove, in Irishtown, under the auspices of the member of the Columban Church and in connection with the birthday of their pastor, Rev. Dr. Flannery, was a splendid success. Dr. David Landsborough, of Tuckersmith, has gone to Daggett, Mich. where he will practice for a year or so. John Cochrane of Hillsgreen has the stone works completed for his new house. July 2, 1926 H. R. McKay and daughter Ella, Bayfield, attended the Ringling Circus at London. Miss Marian Scarlett, who was the teacher at S.S. No. 6 McKillop during the past six years, was pleasantly surprised by the pupils. They presented her with a pen and pencil set. Joseph Crich of Tuckersmith is moving to the farm recently vacated by his son Nelson, and his son Herman and bride will occupy the homestead farm. The trustees of S.S. No.6 Hay have engaged Miss Grace Pepper for the coming year. At the Kippen garden party, Samuel Rennie contributed a very fine solo, "Asleep in the deep," and was accompanied by Miss Eleanor Fisher. The Provincial Highway that is being built through the pine swamp in McKillop, is making rapid progress. Miss Mildred Britton left for Toronto, where she intends to take a position as stenographer. F. G. Neelin of town has received notice that is the intention of the Customs Department to place him on the superannuation list. He has occupied the position for 35 years. May 25,1951 Many parents and visitors took advantage of the 'Open House" held by Seaforth Public School to make an inspection of the building. Principal D. N. Eastman welcomed the guests. A shower was held for Miss Grace Jackson at the home of Mrs. Robert McClure of McKillop. Mrs. Thos. Carter read the address and a basket of gifts was given . D. H. Wilson of town elected president of the Huron County Municipal organization. Friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. James Nash, McKillop, gathered in the Community Center to present them with a purse of money. Jas. Lane read the address and Albert Harrison made the presentation. The citizens of the new village of Grand. Bend, have decided to join Lambton County rather then Huron County. Miss Doris Pullman, June Snell, Yvonne Bolton, Margaret Stevens, Mona Caldwell, Lorne Leeming, Mary Boswell, and Stan Dorrance were in Guelph at the Ontario Agricultural College where they attended lectures. Flight Cadet Bill Munn left for Summerside P. E. I. on posting to the R.C.A.F. Station there, under the University Training Plan. July 1, 1976 S. D. H. S. students are going to have a slightly longer school day when they start back in Semptember, as the school was given approval from the Huron County Board of Education to change from 35 minute classes to 70 minute instructional periods. There will be four classes a day, instead of eight. Mrs. Anne James, Mrs. Liz Watson, Mrs. Angela MacLean left Sunday via Buffalo for a five to six week holiday in Greece and Turkey. A capacity crowd was at the arena Saturday night for the lions beef barbecue. After the meal the crowd danced to the music of Walter Ostanek.