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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2004-06-02, Page 22 -THE HURON UXPO*ITOR, Juno 2, 610041 SEAFORTH INSURANCE BROKER LTD. 527-1610 • Home *Auto• • Commercial • Out of Province Travel Insurance 41 Male St. S. seatorth Ken Canino, Joanne Williamson, Christa O'Neil and Barb Wan GRAND OPENING of the HURON COUNTY MARKET TRADE CENTRE join us and some of our suppliers for our Grand Opening June4-5-6 STOP BY While Visiting the Fair • Truckload of Tools • Furniture • Video Games • Movies • Much More 18 - 20 Albert Street, Clinton 482-1414 Even Though the Weather Has Been Dreary & Cold... COME TO TE -EM FARM' SPEND AN HOUR OR SPEND THE DA7 Ws An, Mit Destination For Ttl (seteiRes t.a Q.uali We STAND OUT with the Areas Largest Selection of Cultured Plants from Angelonia to Vinca & Many Varieties in Between! IN ONE ACRE OF GREENHCLS= =� Perennials • Nursery ;tock Water Plants or lel Asparagus & Rhubarb Am asmir Form 77686 Orchard Una, R.R.#I dayMld, ON 482-3020 OPEN...Mon - Frl 8-8, • & News Local drivers say rising gas prices being felt in their thinning wallets Sy Jason Middleton ExposltorStaff The rising price of gas in Ontario has taken many drivers for a ride. Gas station owners in Seaforth say that they have seen an increase in sales since the price hike because of out-of-town. customers shopping for a deal. Seaforth prices have generally been four cents cheaper than surrounding communities. Karen Martin, manager of Seaforth Shell, says she has seen a 20 per cent increase in sales. "Our sales have gone up, which is good for us," says Martin. Since the price increased a month ago Martin has seen drivers come from Goderich, Clinton and Mitchell to get cheap gas .in Seaforth. But drivers are starting to feel the rising price in their thinning wallets. Joe Tanney, of Seaforth, says that he spends close to $200 a week in gas to get to his job in St. Marys in his 1982 Camaro. Tunney says that gas prices suck. "I've got a old car with a big motor so I can't go too far with no gas." For the past few weeks Tunney has been walking to stoles to do errands. "I hope they go way down so I can start driving again," says Tunney. In the past two weeks Seaforth Shell has lost $100 because of an increase in the number of people who drive away from the pump with out paying. "When our gas prices went up, our drive -sways always increased," says Martin. According to Marc Robinet, part owner of Archie's Service Centre, drivers should not stress over the high gas prices. "Get it when you need it and don't worry about it," says Robinet. Robinet explains that customers will just have to adjust to how much it costs to fill your vehicle. "You just have to do some adjusting to get used to how much the vehicles are taking," says Robinet. Wendy Wall, of Vanastra, says the gas companies are taking drivers for a ride. "I think they bump the prices all around to keep people from getting too angry all at one time," says Wall. She suggests that drivers should protest against the companies by only filling up their car to the same �Hoi►� COMPVrER SERVICES 1111111. TIRED OF GETTING THE RUN AROUND FROM COMPUTER STORES? CAN'T GET SIMPLE ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS? CALL • e • r I OR • AND ASK FOR S OR EMAIL Sht'i@eZ '✓ Hardware/Software Installation for home/business 1 Onsite service day or night to suit your schedule ✓ PC sales that match your needs ✓ Reasonable hourly rates 1 Quality Discount inlget/toner cartridges and refills We have it all for Great Casual Livin P.V.C. TUSULAR RESIN FURNITUR -the ukinsate in Elegant Outdoor uwrp "DIRECT TO YOU WE ALSO MANUFACTURE UMBRELLAS. REPLACEMENT CUSHIONS & FURNITURE COVERS West Nile virus: Gardening. Jason Middleton photo Gas station attendant Tammy Elliott fills up a tank at Archie's Service Centre last week as gas prices rose province -wide. price each time. "I think the gas companies have to realize if they can change the price all over the place they're making too much money," says Wall. According to Petro - Canada's website, a majority of "crude oil prices are influenced by changes in global supply and demand and current inventory levels." Petro -Canada also says that 43 per cent of the price of gas is made up of taxes, 37 per cent covers crude oil costs, 17 per cent are marketing and refining cost, with only three per cent as profit. "There are a lot of taxes on gas and it would be nice to see them come down and the oil companies not make as much money." says Robinet. Travel writers impressed by sights of Huron County Fran Pap 1 Van Egmond House and will feature it in a Part of the Shakespeare to the Shoreline story focussing on historial tours for families project involved touring .— urban travel writers from Toronto, Kitchener, Guelph and Hamilton through the area. Liz Campbell, of Toronto, who is writing about the project both in City Parent and Forever Young magazines, said she "loved every minute" of the tour. "The old homes, the interesting history - I found it endlessly fascinating. It's an area a lot of people don't know about but the project will attract them," she said. Campbell said she particularly Quoted 'Who knew about the fascinating history of Huron and Perth Counties?' -- Vivian Macdonald liked the and children. In a recent Toronto Star article. Vivian Macdonald, of Stratford, writes about how Seaforth has "preserved the fine look of old Ontario buildings on Main Streets, and thanks to dedicated volunteers, restored and refurbished the Van Egmond House in Egmondville, just to the south." She recommends a trip through the countryside of Huron and Perth Counties as relaxing and easy for "wandering wrinklies." "Who knew about the. fascinating history of Huron and Perth Counties?" she asked Wet conditions prevent farmers from getting on land From Pam 1 oats and wheat and soybeans and on sandy loam fields, which we more easily able to drain, the crops are looking pod. that's very occasional he said. "A lot of the crop planted hasn't come up yet." Another complication that could atise, said Vincent, is if the weather turns hot and dry, a crust of hard earth could Protect yourself when gardening: wear mosquito netting, long sleeves and long pants. Tuck your pants into your socks for extra protection. Use bug repellent containing DEET and avoid gardening at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active, To learn more visit our Web site or call for a brochure. 1-877-234-4343 '11Y 1-800-387-5559 www.HealthyOntario.com form on the top of the fields, giving plants a hard time to break through. "Moderate rains and moderate temperatures (below 20 degrees Celsius) would be the best conditions. Seaforth-area farmer Bill Wallace , said that while a lot of the land locally was under water a week ago, much of it has drained away. "There arc some soybeans in (in the Seaforth arca) but very few since people haven't had a chance," said Wallace. "And, the time's approaching for white and coloured beans but you can't get onto the land," he said. Wallace said the endless rain is not a good omen for haying season since hay needs three days of "good sunshine" to dry it out before harvesting. "And, it's the time of year for the first cut," he said. •