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Editorial
Conservation
is answer
to rising gas
and hydro
bills
Few can dispute that it has been a long,
cold winter that may or may not be over.
And, with six months of notably Targe
electricity and gas bills safely tucked away,
many Ontarians are breathing a sign of
relief when they pot their first robin.
The problem is, however, tropical heat
waves - and as a result, air -conditioners
going full tilt - are on the way, which
means electricity bills will again be
skyrocketing as Ontarians vainly attempt to
keep their cool.
That, in turn, means that the province's
energy suppliers will be running at full tilt,
attempting to serve the needs of
residential, commercial and industrial
customers that have all but forgotten the
blackout of August, 2003.
The catch for consumers, andarticularly
residential ones, is the artificially low cap
of 4.3 cents per kilowatt hour for energy is
goingthe way of coal -burning plants. In
shor, very soon, Ontarians will see a
clearer glimpse of what it costs to keep
homes cool in summer months.
This week, the 4.3 cap has been
removed and Festival Hydro president Bill
Zehr says consumers who use 750
kilowatt hours or less will pay a rate of 4.7
cents while those who top it will pay at a
rate of 5.5 cents per kilowatt hour.
Granted, both the provincial and federal
level governments have been working to
encourage residents to conserve energy
and to ensure homes are as energy-
efficient as possible.
The catch is that, for the most part, the
dire warnings are being brushed aside as it
seems that more energy is just a flip of the
switch away.
Unfortunately, throwing up more energy
suppliers is costly and time-consuming. On
the bright side, conserving energy is not
the least bit pricey.
Energy consumers would be wise to take
a long, calculating look at their homes this
year and to insulate where necessary and
renovate where possible. After all, the
money you save will be your own.
Clinton News -Record
Opinion
Letters
Hibbert United Church Maple Syrup Festival
says thanks to 6a5 who attended this year
To the Editor,
I wish to thank the more than 625 people who attended the
Hibbert United Church Maple Syrup Festival. The
attendance was up again from last year.
The 1st Cromarty Scouts and Cubs volunteer their time at
our event and do not receive a portion of the funds raised
from the festival as stated in last week's article. The club
raised money that day through their plant orders. The
Scouts and Cubs continued help is appreciated.
I would like to thank George and Anne Roney of Spring
Valley Products, members of the Hibbert United Church,
West Perth Council, Clarence MacDougall, Cathy Elliott
and the volunteer high school students.
Thank you to our vendors -the Fells of Rosebank Farms,
W.M.S. Marian Ritchie/Cromarty Presbyterian Church, the
Rices and their horse team, the Maple Syrup Committee and
the local newspapers for your photos.
Everyone's continued support is appreciated.
Mary Ellen Docking
Maple Syrup Committee Member
Think of the things money wasted
by Governor-General could buy
To the Editor,
How relevant is the
Governor General?
Governments ask us to
conserve and be financially
prudent. We are told to
conserve hydro, or pay a
premium on usage over 750
kilowatts/month.
Municipal councils try to
hold the line on tax
increases, while still
providing services.
Then we come to the
appointed office of the
Governor General; maybe
it's time to put an end to this
tradition. Given the fact that
the Queen is a figure head,
and no longer of any
relevance to the governing
of Canada, the Governor
General is just that much
more irrelevant.
This is especially true with
regards to our present
Governor General, Adrienne
Clarkson. The previous
budget for this office was
approximately $10 million
dollars year which, on its
own, is obscene.
Clarkson, however, has
taken this total to a whole
new level; around the $50
million dollar level a year.
Who controls her budget, or
is there any control at all?
Just think what this wasted
money could pay for: the
paving of Highway 8 from
Goderich to Stratford, or
upgrades to our sewer
system. The list could go on.
With the probability of an
upcoming federal election,
remember some of these
issues. Confront your future
M.P.; it's the only time they
are somewhat accountable.
Bev Coleman
Seaforth
Millions lost in federal fraud is relevant
to farmers and working poor, says reader
To the Editor,
This is a reply to a letter by Paul Steckle that appeared
recently in area papers.
In reference to the latest scandal in Ottawa, Mr. Steckle
believes, "...in the scheme of things it doesn't have a lot of
relevance given the attention it is given."
That being Paul Steckle's opinion, then honesty and trust
also "doesn't have a lot of relevance" in his schemes and
those of his Liberal colleagues.
All misuse of public funds involves the break down of
honesty and trust. When backbenchers and cabinet ministers
keep silent, they contribute to the break down.
$150 million, Mr.Steckle, is relevant. $101 million to
purchase two un -tendered airplanes from Bombardier is
relevant. That the air force advised against buying the
planes is relevant.
You say it is not relevant. Tell that to the farm family, who
are sick with worry. Tell that to the farmer who sells his
cattle and ends up with a pittance for his efforts.
Tell them Bombardier had excessive stock so you took it
off their hands for $101 million dollars, no questions asked.
Tell them your well-heeled advertising friends needed the
thousands of dollars to pass along government cheques that
a courier service could do for a few dollars.
Tell the farmer, who quietly weeps as his way of life
disappears and his farm is sold, that millions lost in fraud,
waste, and mismanagement is not relevant.
The farmers are getting assistance, you say. When will it
be available; what forms need to be completed and
documents required?
Or will the farmers be treated like the advertising
SN CLOSURES, Page 5
Violent winter storm rips through area,
causing two-day storm stays in i979
APRIL 11, 1879
Peter McEwen and Chas.
Davis, of McKillop, left here
with four fine stallions and
eight working horses for the
Manitoba market. They go to
Emmerson, Manitoba.
It is intended to have a
grand spelling match in
Cardno's Hall in about two
weeks in aid of the
Mechanic's Institute.
A car -load of salt was
shipped from Seaforth to
Winnipeg by Messrs.
Coleman and Gouinlock.
The services in connection
with induction of Rev. A. D.
McDonald to the pastoral
charge of Seaforth
Presbyterian Church was held
Monday.
Messrs. Geo. Murdic, Wm.
Morrow and Richard
Sparling sawed, split and
piled 18 cords of stove wood
in eight hours. The saw used
was a "Champion."
APRIL 8,1904
Messrs. R. McGavin and T.
Williamson are making
preparations for enlarging
and remodeling their barns
and will have cement walls
placed underneath.
The recent heavy.rains and
melting snow have been
overly hard on bridges in
Grey Township. It is reported
that four bridges across thc
Maitland River have gone
down with the current.
Messrs. Robt. Charters and
sons, of the Mill Road in
Tuckersmith, have disposed
of another good shorthorn
hull to James M. McLean.
The weather and roads
were such that indoor past -
Years Agone...
times were the most
agreeable.
The Presbyterians have
rented Cardno's Hall in
which to hold their service
while their own church is
being repaired.
APRIL 12, 1929
Wm. Dougall, of Hensall,
has returned h'omc after
undergoing a critical
operation in the Exeter
Hospital.
A very pleasant evening
was spent at the home of
Mrs. Wm. Buchanan when
Miss Florence McDonald
entertained a number of old
friends of Miss Marian
McKay, who with her
parents, is leaving for her
new home in Hagersvillc.
One of the largest bakeries
in Western Ontario is owned
and operated by W. A. Crich,
of Seaforth. The daily output
of bread is 1,500 to 1.800
loaves and on Saturday, 25,00
loaves. Mr. Crich has a staff
of 20 men in all.
Last week John Hamilton,
of Cromarty, sold a 12 month
old shorthorn bull to Clarence
Miller, of Seaforth, for $200.
Webster Turncr, of
Hillsgreen, unloaded a car
load of fertilizer at Kippcn.
During the severe electrical
storm which passed over
Zurich lightning struck the
large barn on the farm of P.
Deichert, of Zurich, and the
resulting fire totally
destroyed the stnicture.
Alex Powell, who has been
an employee of W. R. Smith
for several years, has
accepted a position on the
Kitchener police force.
Seeding has commenced in
thc Seaforth district.
APRIL 9, 1954
Mrs. Andrew Buchanan,
the former Elizabeth Carlic,
oldest resident of Hensall and
well -know pioneer of
Hensall, will celebrate her
96th birthday.
A large number of friends
of Mr. and Mrs. Ed.
Dorrencc, of McKillop.
gathered at No. 2 School in
McKillop to spend a social
evening with them in honor
of their recent marriage.
Walter Scott read an address
and John Thompson, Stewart
Dolmage and Walter
McClure presented them with
a set of dishes and number of
other gifts.
Mr. and Mrs. Angus
Kennedy, of Hibbert,
celebrated 25 years of
married life on April 3. Lou
Rowland read an address.
Albert Cronin presented them
with a twilight lamp, smoker
and silver tea pot.
An apprentice of the Huron
Expositor 75 years ago and
believed to be the oldest
active printer in Canada,
Charles C. Hart, 89, of thc
Bloor Press died at his home
in Toronto. He was born in
Winthrop.
APRIL 12, 1979
Seaforth council hopes to
start a major street
reconstruction program with
its 1979 budget. Mayor John
Sinnamon said Tuesday
night, James Street
reconstruction will be
finished.
A Seaforth taxpayer with
an average house assessment
of $3,000 will pay $24.81
more than last year in taxes to
run the town in 1979,
following passage Tuesday
night by council of its budget.
The winter's most violent
storm, which ripped through
southwestern Ontario on
Thursday night and Friday,
resulted in hydro service
being cut to many Huron
County residents, schools and
highways were closed and
many people ended up being
storm -stayed for the two day
period.
Seaforth ended 1978 with a
$20,102 deficit and
expenditures in most
departments were above
budget, auditors from
Clarkson, Gordon told
council when they reviewed
the 1978 financial statements.
Actual total expenses were
about $150,000 above what
was budgeted but revenue too
was much higher than
expected.
Seaforth agreed to pay its
share of the new police
communication system to be
operating in Goderich this
week but not without some
comments on rising costs.
Total budget for nine months
is about $53,000 and
Seaforth's share, the smallest
of the five county town's is
$5,722 or $476 a month.
Ron di halve
It's based on his child-
hood with my other
brother Ron
Really? So how
come you're not
in it?
It all takes
place before
I was born.
by David Lacey
...or as my brothers
call it
'The Good Old
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