Huron Expositor, 2003-12-24, Page 5Opinion
Land, water, marketing structures
and lobbying all benefit local farmers
From Page 4
When we look at some areas of the world, farmers there
don't have an opportunity to go to their governments to lobby
for programs and policies they might want.
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is in regular contact
with officials of all levels of government.
Increasingly we sit across the table from cabinet ministers
and have the opportunity to outline our needs.
OFA has earned the respect of politicians and government
staff — they welcome our input and sometimes come to us for
advice and recommendations.
This was another point made by IFAP President Wilkinson
when he spoke at the OFA convention.
"Don't stop what you're doing. You're in the right place.
Do more of it. Do it better. Lead the charge — make the policy
you need and lobby the government to get it in," IFAP
President Wilkinson told us last month at our convention.
He has seen what has happened to the strength European
farmers once had with their governments.
He also told us European farmers are "losing their
consumers, and they are in deep trouble."
Farmers in Ontario and Canada have shown their ability to
lead the world in areas of food safety, he said, and they need
to guard that consumer confidence dearly.
Yes, we have a lot to be grateful for and we need to be
proud of our accomplishments as farmers and as the Ontario
Federation of Agriculture.
Letters
U. S. should also answer for past
support of Saddam during his trial
From Page 4
experiment gone bad.
According to a recent report by Human Rights Watch,
hundreds of civilians were killed by coalition cluster bombs
and air strikes designed to decapitate the Iraqi leadership.
The 50 decapitation attacks failed to hit a single one of their
targets, but caused numerdus of civilian deaths and injuries.
The landscape is littered with tens of thousands of cluster -
munitions that did not explode on impact and will result in
more casualties. An independent press agency reported
recently the Iraqi health ministry has been ordered to stop
counting the casualties, allegedly on orders from the U.S.-
led Coalition.
A man who lost his parents in the bombing was asked if
he hated those who dropped the bombs. In tears he said;
"We can not give in to hate. For people to stop doing evil to
each other, we must take responsibility for the lives of
others, for every last human being."
Saddam must pay for his crimes. At the same time, the
legality of the Iraq war and the conventions that sanction the
killing of innocents must be questioned.
Some Canadians wanted Prime Minister Chretien to go
along with the war because they were afraid of economic
reprisal by the U.S. Prime Minister Chretien stood firm.
How we respond to the challenge, defines us as human
beings and defines Canada as a nation.
Ron Mattmer
RR2 Tiverton
Give McGuinty a chance, says reader
To the Editor,
Once upon a time, a
couple of cunning, self-
serving bosses were
replaced by a kinder, gentler
boss who promised
employees many good
changes to their company.
However, when the new
boss looked at the books, he
realized he could not afford
to make all of the changes
immediately. What was he
to do?
Wisely, he decided to tell
the employees the truth
about the situation, even
telling them they might have
to help pay for the
company's electrical bills.
Because their former
bosses had lied to them, the
employees decided their
new boss was lying about
his promises too. They
grumbled and complained to
anyone and everyone who
would listen.
They were so upset that
they didn't even notice the
changes that had already
been made. Some even
wished for their former
bosses to come back!
However, some very wise
employees decided not to
complain. They thought it
would be more helpful to
the new boss and the
company overall if they
would be supportive of a
kinder, more open
leadership.
They believed that
promises
could be fulfilled once the
company's financial affairs
were in order.
You know this boss. His
name is McGuinty!
Kingsley G. Abel
Lucan, Ontario
Walton
feed mill
has $200
stolen
Huron OPP
About $200 in cash was
stolen from Cook's Feed
Mill on Patrick Street in
Walton during a break-in
sometime overnight on Dec.
17.
Huron OPP say a window
to the office was forced open
and the office was
ransacked.
Anyone with related
information is asked to call
the Huron OPP or Crime
Stoppers.
Thieves break into safe,
steal cash and stamps
in Hensall
A safe received $2,000 in
damages when $450 in cash
was stolen from Hyde
Brothers Farm Equipment on
Wellington Street in Hensall
during a break-in the night
of Dec. 2.
Huron OPP say torches
and other tools were also
stolen and used in a break-in
at the Hensall post office the
same night when $2,3d0 in
stamps and $270 in cash
were stolen when the safe
was cut open.
The cost to replace the
safe is $4,000 and the cost of
clean-up and repairs is
$3,000.
Anyone with related
information is asked to call
the Huron OPP or Crime
Stoppers.
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_HEALTH ON THE HILL_
A Review of activities at
SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL.
Influenza Symptoms include: abrupt onset of cough and fever,
headache, sore throat, aching muscles, general feeling of
unwellness, or upper respiratory infection. Everyone is
encouraged to consider receiving a flu shot.
"FLU SHOT" Clinics FREE Influenza immunization is
available daily from 1:15-4:00 p.m. at the Huron County Public
Health Unit (482-3416) or at your family doctor's office. There
are confirmed Influenza cases in our community and vaccination
boosts your immunity system. Please take/ask for your yellow
immunization record.
VISITING HOURS continue to be 11:30-2:00 and 4:00-8:00.
All visitors are requested to WASH YOUR HANDS at the
handwashing station BEFORE entering and upon LEAVING
INPATIENT AREA. A waterless, sanitizing solution is provided
in a convenient pump dispenser; no towels are required. If you
are feeling unwell, please do not visit the inpatient unit. Your co-
operation will decrease the risk of infection to our patients.
Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation Christmas
Campaign is underway. Your donation from the heart will
benefit the delivery of quality healthcare in our community and
will allow the hospital to purchase essential equipment. Please
consider your donation a token of love to your friends,
neighbours, family - perhaps even to yourself.
Tree of Lights was a huge success with donations received
nearing $8,000.00. The Hospital Auxiliary so appreciates your
support in making possible their purchase of patient care
equipment. Congratulations to draw winners: Lou Maloney,
rocking chair; Marg Henderson, baby afghan; Tyler Eckert,
"snow people". Gift shop hours: Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat.
and Sun. 2-4 p.m.
Season's Greetings - we extend our warmest wishes to you, the
community. Indeed, we thank everyone for the warmth and spirit
shown to our Hospital over the past year and together look
forward to a new year of peace, goodwill and happiness. Merry
Christmas to one and all.
Church
Services
BEREAN COVENANT
CHURCH
A CHURCH PLANT OF
GRACE ?AMITY COMMUNITY CHURCH
527-0029
Fellowship at 7:00 pm
Pastoral Team:
Pastor Bob Penhearow
Pastor Ron Matthews
Pastor Royal Hamel
You are invited
to attend these
area churches
St. Thomas
Anglican Church
Jarvis St. Seaforth
Fr. Wheel Atkins Parish Office 482-7861
Christmas Eve - 8:00 pm
y - 10:00 am
Sutdry, December 28
The Fist Sunday of Mistress
Worship - 9:30 am
ReM ,merit Date - February 15, 2004
Catholic Church
St. James RC Church
14 Victoria Street, Seaforth
527-0142
Weekend Masses: Sat 5:15 pm
Sun. 11:00 am
St. Columban RC Church
Saturday Mass at 7:30 pm
Father Lance Magdziak
Bethel Bible Church
An Associated Gospel Church
126 Main St. Seaforth
527-0982
Christmas Eve Service
7:00 pm
Sunday School 9:45 am
Sunday Worship Hour 11 am
Jim Wyllie - Pastor
Egmondville
United Church
Sunday School 10:00 am
Worship Service 11:00 am
Sunday Dec. 28
Steve Hildebrand Lay Pastoral
Minister In training
Christmas Eve
Candlelight worship 7:30 pm
NORTHSIDE - CAVAN
UNITED CHURCHES
Cavan 9:.30 a.m. 11:00 a m. Northside
wtrerop 54 Goderich St. W.
Christine Eve Service - Dec 24
7:00 pm tl Megiddo
Sunday December 29, 2003
Gast Spookier - Mr. Oay. Wlpams
First Presbyterian
Church
Goderich St. W. Seaforth
Rev. Ted Nelson
Interim Minister
Sunday, December 28
Worship 11:15 am
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