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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-07-21, Page 1Discount Mortgage Canada Inc. Joy Finlayson & Sharon Medd Mortgage Consultants "Finally, a company that starts with a discount" 1511 \dada 11., ..Si'al'ur111 1519 i $27-05M) Sharon Medd, Associate Broker M.V.A. Appraiser Visit: mis.ca for information of listings In Huron/Perth ednesday, July 21, 2004 Doug Elliott, CFP, B.Math Financial Plainer Gr ntcs m of 111Y 20,2(01 Ali rAs n anal ands to change w; n1an a any air. Bost Q.I.C. Rags DarSr 3.% alit* • DUNDEE PRIVATU inVsfYMR■ Ilil■,I I .AMM • ,YIINl•M, twtir, I�:11�1�1�11 26 Main St., Seaforth 527-2222 In brief Thieves attempt to steal ammonia from Co-op By Hilary Long Student Reporter Huron OPP were called to the Seaforth Co-op branch over an attempted theft just after 9 a.m. bn July 12. Over the prior weekend someone had attempted to steel anhydrous arhmonia from a closed compound at the Hensel,' Road site. The perpetrator hooked hoses up to the ammonia tanks and was unsuccessful at taking the substance because the tanks were empty. The attempted theft was discovered by staff because the hoses were left attached to the tanks. Senior Constable Don Shropshall said anhydrous ammonia is used in the production of methamphetamine or "meth." 'He said the .producers of "meth" target farms and farm dealerships for the product because it is used in the agriculture industry. Shropshall said that the ammonia is kept outside in locked compounds, but dealers are adding higher levels of security. :This does not stop the thieves, "They will find a way of breaking into it." Shropshall said there have been many local methamphetamine laboratory raids. Most have been in Perth County with one in Huron. "That doesn't mean they are not out there (in Huron Coati)," said Shropshall Police are now asking the public's assistance in helping to find methamphetamine labs and marijuana grows in the area. The following is a list of tips on how to spot a lab or grow operation. Methamphetamine labs can be found virtually anywhere - rural, residential, commercial or industrial areas along with mobile laboratories in vehicles. Inside... Seaforth Fire Deportment called to shed fire Pails 6 local singer just loves singing Pates 2 Trucks and tractors pull out the crowds By Jason Middleton • Expositor Staff With tractors tossing out smoke almost as dark as the stormy grey sky on Saturday, spectators and "pullers" at this years Tri -Town Truck and Tractor Pull were not disappointed with what they saw ... until the rain made an appearance. The event, which was rained out at approximately 6 p.m., attracted close to 500 spectators and 30 pullers to the Seaforth fairgrounds. "I was pleased that everyone around us had rain and we didn't. I thought we were on the right path, but when it started to rain I was disappointed. All we can do is hope for a drier day for next year," said Chair of the Tri -Town Truck and Tractor Pull Pat DeJong. This was the second year the Seaforth Agricultural Society has hosted a truck and tractor pull. Organizers decided to open up this years pull to locals interested in pulling their weight. "That brings in some local excitement. It's more exciting to see someone on there that they know," said DeJong. Local puller, Paul Murray, has been partaking in the sport since 1970. Murray, who lives at RR5 Seaforth, was planning on driving one of his field tractors in Saturday's competition because his "souped up" pulling tractor is in the shop and has been for two and a half years. "My souped -up tractor is broke right now. It's not pulling right now, but I have one out of the field and it's worked pretty good," said Murray. He said parts for pro -stock pulling tractors are hard to come by and he usually goes to the United States to get the parts.. Murray said he hasn't pulled much since his pulling tractor broke two and a half years ago. "1 just thought I'd come up and have a little fun," said Murray. And fun is exactly what the pullers think this sport is. "They're all a friendly bunch of guys and we have a bunch of fun. Win, lose or draw it doesn't really matter. Everybody has a good time," said Murray. Some drivers said they put a lot of time and money into S.. TRACTOR, Page 2 Submitted photo The Orange Mule operated by Chad Van Damme, of Wallaceburg, takes a run down the track during the Tri -Town Truck and Tractor Pull on Saturday. Van Demme placed first in the 5500 Ib modified farm class. Huron East child porn bylaw heads to committee stage By Jason Middleton Expositor Staff Huron East council took a step forward in the fight against Internet child pornography on July 13, by unanimously agreeing to form a committee to investigate a unique child pornography bylaw. The committee, consisting of representatives from local law enforcement, local internet service providers (ISP) and two members of council, will work out the mechanics of the bylaw to ensure it's passable. • Under the bylaw any ISP in Huron East that fails to install filtering software that would block out child porn would be fined $2,000 to $5,000 or be jailed for 30 days. "I am quite optimistic that it will pass. I'm not sure how effective it is. I'm sure if there's blocked out sites other ones will start-up somewhere else," • said Tuckersmith Communications Cooperative (TCC) manager Sharon Chuter. Currently, TCC is the only ISP that operates in Huron East. If the bylaw were to be passed, Chuter said they would do all they could to block child porn. But for now, TCC cannot take any action to block child porn websites because, "the way the laws are sitting right now we cannot go out and find sites to block," said Chuter. "If the laws changed that allowed us to have possession of that list then we would definitely do that," said Chuter. Beaven explained that many people are disillusioned about what child porn is. "You mention child pornography and the average Joe citizen is thinking pictures of naked 12 and 13 year-old girls. That's only a small portion," said Grey Coun. Mark Beaven. "It's the violent rape and sodomization of two and three year olds and it's inhuman." Beavon said the bylaw has been mentioned in numerous newspaper\rticles. television show and call-in radio talk shows across the country. Beavon said that he has received more than 2,000 mails. telephone calls and letters from across Canada in support of the bylaw. "The actual individual Canadian's response has been just unbelievable," said Beavon. He hopes that with the national coverage that ISP's across Canada start to feel pressured. "As I've been saying all along, this is a no brainer. The pressure has been put on thc ISP's and they're starting to feel the pressure." On July 9. Bell Canada announced they would provide $700,000 over three years to fight the spread of online child pornography. The funding, according to a Bell press release. would go to Cybertip.ca an organization which helps increase awareness among all Canadians about the online sexual exploitation of children. Beavon said the ISP's should just make a statement to let .law enforcement agencies know they arc fed up with child porn on the net. "If they were to come out and simply make one statement, 'we fully support the blocking of known Internet sites that contain illegal child pornographic material and we anxiously await the list of sites to block from law enforcement agencies,"' said Beaven. "If they were to come out and just make that one statement then the pressure goes from them to the law enforcement and the government." Beaven knows this issue could he a "slippery slope" for freedom of speech, but he said the children's rights have to come first. "The right of the children to remain innocent has to supercede the right of pedophiles free speech. Plain and simple," said Beaven. Mark Beaven • Huron East invited to three day country festival in July 2005 By Jason Middleton Expositor Staff Y'all better stark July 25 to August 2. 2005. on your calendars as Come Home to thc Country week in Huron East. At the July 13 Huron East council meeting, councillors declared the week in honour of the Come Home to thc Country festival which is scheduled for July 29 to 31. "Our committee will be working diligently in the fall to complete and finalize venue for the festival, so that in early 200 invitations can be mailed out," even organizer Maureen Agar said at the July 13 council meeting. Agar explained that the Scaforth Community Development '[lust was one of the first organizations to support the festival. The trust granted the festival $20,000 in seed money to help promote and organize thc festival. . She said the money would be used to fund a lumberjack show that will be happening at the Optimist Park. According to Agar the festival is "off and running" with events planned throughout town during the Civic holiday weekend in 2005. The Scaforth Golf and Country Club will be hosting a golf tournament and closest to the pin event. The Van Egmond House will be hosting flea and farmers markets, as well as tows of the house. Ball tournaments will be taking place at various diamonds throughout town. The Seaforth Legion will be hosting a Sunday brunch and will put up a tent on their grotuids to possibly host a rock band and showcase local talent, with groups like the Seaforth Harmony Hi-Lites. T h e Business Improvement Area has also decided to host their Moonlight Madness event during the Maureen Agar weekend. While barbecues will be spread out throughout the town, the arcna board with the Optimist Club of Seaforth will be hosting a concert featuring Eddie and the Edsels. A church service for Sunday morning is also being planted for the festival. "It's time again we celebrate what a great community we live in. Everyone in our community is working hard to make this See COMIII, Page 2 'IStT UPTOWN SEAFORTH FRIDAY, JULY 23 1 t'f'iil'.111('lllflr " 1 ilft• 1 IIIr'i 1,1111lllt'lll ' •t, r'r'l I).liii 1' A 1 )r•111ri,i'.11.1111r11'. A,•11111 i\lrl'. ('Indy ,'\11'.i'. ' ( I1)\1/ti'. A ( Illi41' flight A I`Ir' I .Illl)tl ( r1111r'•,I A A1111 M111101(110 M.ioI11f••.•. '..11t••. h ,I 1 <)1I11 1 I Y1 It If1 11II' . 1'Al '1 It 1 l)1t 111 1/AII '.i