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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2003-12-31, Page 22 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, DECEMBER 31, 2003 SEAFORTH INSURANCE BROKER LTD. 527-1610 BROKER LTD. 527-1610 • Home • Commercial *Auto • Farm • Out of Province Travel Insurance 41 Main St. S. Seatorth Ken Cardno, Joanne Williamson; Christ(' Leonhardl and Barb Watt Our Annual January 3 Floors of Savings On • Furniture • Appliances • Flooring Main St., Seaforth 527-0680 OPEN: MON - FRI 9 - 5:30 PM SAT 9 - 5:00 PM Making Your House A Horne Since 1876 ALF RI Men's & Ladies' Columbia Coats & Pants Sport Shirts Sweaters Hats Gloves Scarves Housecoats Flannel PJs ALC` 1/2 PRICE COADNO'S MENS WERE :*.= 527-0596 ? Thanks to everyone that entered our draws CONGRATULATIONS 1) Katie Teall Seaforth 2) Theresa Cronin Sealorth 3) grad Ruston Dublin 4) Anne Elliott Blyth 5) Ray Anstett Seaforth News Age of cow si nificant in determining g wheremay the animal have been born is considered the most this to drive the prices damage. The U.S. then likely source of infection. down when we're already immediately closed their "Some people question there," said Vincent. borders to Canadian beef whether we should have Coultes said prior to the and restrictions have only better monitoring quality U.S. case, Canadian prices recently begun to be lifted. of our feed system. Others were increasing but are "I may be a little too question the operation of now down $4 to $5. optimistic but I do hope to large slaughtering plants "I can only see the prices see everything worked while the little plants have drop for a short term, until out," said Vincent, adding been forced to shut down," the tests are done and the that the U.S. and Canada said Vincent. "I question if family of the infected cow will have to look at options we haven't gone over has been traced," said for importing or exporting board in some areas." Coultes. their cattle. Wallace added that the "Canada is just now "I still see the borders fact that the animal was seeing the economic opening in February to released into the food affects of the BSE found Canadian cattle under 30 chain made the situation in Alberta last May. We're months of age. The U.S. worse, limiting the chances seeing more and more will have to resume for U.S. borders reopening producers across Canada imports of cattle if they to Canadian beef and in financial difficulty and can't export," said Coultes. adding to already just dropping their cattle "This is now a North depressed markets for beef and getting out of American issue. This will cattle.farming." affect us just as much as it Vincent said that the one The discovery of a did when BSE was found isolated BSE case in the diseased animal last May in Alberta. Not only were U.S should not affect devastated the Canadian it affect the producers but Canadian market prices. beef industry, with an customer confidence as "There's no reason for estimated $2 billion in well." From Page 1 The U.S. also initially quoted slaughterhouse workers as saying the diseased animal was fully mature, and perhaps nine to 12 years old, then released information from the farm where the cow last lived suggesting it was about four years old. But the ear tag that leads back to Canada is for an animal six years of age. "There's stuff that's not adding up with regards to the age of the cow. This is exactly why we need identification tags across. North America," said Vincent. Wallace explained that the age of the cattle is significant because the animal may have been born before the U.S. and Canada banned certain feed, which Video camera footage good deterrent, evidence in court, says Shropshall From Page 1 "You're not going to stop it if you don't report it. If you allow it to continue, the word will spread that nothing is going to happen to you if you shoplift at that store," says Shropshall. He says adults who shoplift face theft charges in criminal court while young offenders aged 12 to 18 can face anything from a warning to community service to time served in a youth facility for shoplifting. Shropshall adds that while police cannot charge anyone under 12, shoplifting can lead to involvement " with, the Children's Aid and removal from the family home to a foster home. Rashid Abdul, manager of Seaforth's Dollar Haven, admits that his is one local store that has not begun charging shoplifters yet. NOTICE TO READERS Dear Reader • The Seaforth Huron Expositor respects the privacy of its subscribers, readers and those who enter our contests and promotions. As part of our commitment to you, we want to clarify why we may ask for your personal information (such as your name, address and phone num- ber). 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Attention: Privacy Officer "We've caught some and we're posting their names so that everyone knows who the bad apples are. We haven't involved the police yet but that could change soon," he says. "Wet have a handful of shoplifters a week but .so far, we've wanted to give them a chance. We've told them that what they are doing is wrong," he adds. While Dollar Haven already has security cameras, Abdul says he is also in the process of upgrading the system so that the clerk can watch every aisle of the store on a video screen behind the counter. Shropshall says video camera footage is a good deterrent and good evidence in court. As well, it can be used to convince parents that their children are shoplifting. "Parents often say that their kids wouldn't do that kind of thing but bringing the parents into the store and showing them the tape can help to resolve a lot of issues," he says. Abdul says about five per cent of his profits is lost to shoplifters. He adds that while there's a wide age range, mostly teenagers are the culprits at his store. Dave Deighton, owner of Stedman's in Seaforth, says his store also has a problem with shoplifting "from time to time." "We caught our last shoplifters about two months ago and we charge all of them without exception. It's a good deterrent since word spreads in a small town," he says. Deighton says that while video cameras might help, he believes the loss he experiences from shoplifting is not great enough to make the expense of a surveillance system worthwhile. "Our inventory tells us our shrinkage and it has been minimal," he says. At all three stores, staff continue to find the discarded packaging that tells them something's been stolen from the store. "I've found some evidence lately with packaging left behind but it hasn't been bad this Christmas. You can't catch them all," says Deighton. Clinic organizer hopeful more donors will attend next clinic in August From Page 1 "I made an appointment for all of us and then told my family members we were meeting at this time for our family Christmas and going at this time to the clinic," she said. "I'm also 0 negative which is rare blood type and is a universal blood that anyone can use." Hugill said she has donated 20 units over the past several years along with her children. She said her husband and her brother made a donation for the first time this year. "This was the first they donated and they were little nervous but I think we all realized we were doing something special together as family," she said. "It was disappointing to see there weren't more families together there." McNichol added 40 people who had made appointments did not show up at the clinic and 20 people who had not made appointments had to be turned away because of those who were already booked. "The morning was busy because we had many people who made appointments which was good to see but the afternoon was really slow," he said. "I think. the flu was keeping people from the clinic but we hope to see more people at the next clinic in April." Since donors can give blood every two months, close to half of those attending the Seaforth clinic are from Clinton and Mitchell, because of a partnership with the communities. Clinics are held every two months, starting with a clinic in April in Clinton, one in Mitchell in June and one in August in Seaforth. Mild temperatures keeping snowmobile trails closed, riders praying for snow From Pogo 1 this year, also down from previous years. The Pineridge trails "border the Trailblazers *Mid run throughout the Seaforth area. "We're in such a . business that you've got to have enough snow or else you're out of business," said Hunsberger. He added that last year the trails were open for the week before Christmas but they were forced to close because of mild temperatures and did not open again until late January. "People have already been asking and wanting to know if they can get out there soon. But. when it comes to the time, snowmobilers should keep listening to the weather reports, use their best judgment and watch for dangers that still may be out there," said Williamson. Por more information on' trail openings or weather reports visit the website http://pineridge.hypermsr tinct or www.sledontario.ca. 1 i 1