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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-09-01, Page 44 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Sept. 1, 2004 • Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Williscraft - Publisher Susan Hundertmark - Editor Dionne McGrath Subscriptions/Classifieds Bernie Pugh - Office/Advertising Jason Middleton - Reporter Anne Roden - Distribution C^� OUEBECOR MEDIA E-mail us at seaforth@bowesnet.com Visit our home page at www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES: LOCAL - 35.85 a year, in advance, plus G.S.T SENIORS: - 33.85 a year, in advance, plus G.S.T. USA & Foreign: 35.85 a year in advance, plus $83.20 postoge, G.S.T. exempt Published weekly by Sun Media at 11 Main St., Seaforth. Advertising is accepted on condition that in the event of a typographical error, the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item, together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. In the event of a typographical error, advertising goods or services of a wrong price, goods or services may not be sold. Advertising is merely an offer to sell and may be withdrawn at any time. The Huron Expositor is not responsible for the loss or damage of unsolicited manuscripts, photos or other materials used for reproduction purposes. PUBLICATION MAIL AGREEMENT 40029693 PAP REGISTRATION NO. 7605 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO Circulation Deportment P.O. Box 69 Seaforth, ON:, NOK 1 WO e-mail: seaforth@bowesnet.com Wednesday, Sept.1, 2004 Editorial and Business Offices - 11 Main Sfreet.,Seatferth Telephone (519) 527-0240 Fax 1519) 527-21150 Mailing Address - P.O. Rex 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1 WO Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association & the Ontario Community Newspapers Association "We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs." Canada Editorial Farmers need support through a long run of tough luck Nobody seems to be having tougher luck lately than our farmers. While the Canada -U.S. border remains closed for Canadian beef, this year's wet and unusually cold summer has delayed local crops and caused diseases such as mould in soybeans and fusarium in wheat, which are costlyto treat and have sometimes resultedina smaller pay cheque for farmers. As we move into autumn, farmers are holding their breath and keeping their fingers crossed that whatever warmth we've had this summer will continue so that corn and soybeans, which are as much as three weeks behind, will not be killed by a premature frost before they've reached maturity. Earlier this month, the provincial government wrenched a 100 -year-old municipal drainage program away from rural Ontario, adding costs to rural municipal governments and their taxpayers and decreasing the likelihood of keeping rural land productive. And while Huron -Bruce MP Paul Steckle is still in there slugging for farmers in the battle to open the border to Canadian beef it's more likely that a long-term solution of building up the national industry and its capacity to slaughter its own beef will be necessary. As farmers continue to face challenge after challenge, their numbers continue -to diminish. As Varna -area farmers James Armstrong and Wayne Hamilton are pointing out in a display they're touring at local fairs, continuing low prices for arm commodities - compared to the constantly rising prices in the supermarket - are doing nothing to encourage the next generation to farm. They point to the logical conclusion that if trends continue, Canada will no longer be apply to supply its own food. It seems ridiculous to have to continue to point out that, along with clean air and water, the ability to feed ourselves is essential. But, judging by the current priorities of both government and consumers, that point can never be made enough. Susan Hundertmark Hi ow to access us Letters to the Editor and other submissions can be made to us by noon on Mondays alt: seaforth@bowesnet.com All letters and submissions must be signed and accompanied by a day -time telephone number. All submissions are subject to editing for both length and content, l Cnt'tfoget to check out our home * at: reglitirOnex t s ' Random Acs of foonn. Its okay....He s not smoking...he's just steaming over the new by-law. Letter Letter Garden fairy returned to Seaforth woman To the editor, On behalf of the family and friends of my mother, Theresa Cooper, we would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the person who returned her fairy statue. Sometime during the night of Sunday, August 29, the cherished garden fairy was placed in her yard. It was found between midnight and 1 a.m. We would also like to thank all of the people who asked about it and how mom is getting on. Your thoughtfulness and caring is so heartwarming. We give special prayers to Sharon Vanden Temple of Stratford who, without hesitation, donated a similar statue from her Son RETURN, Page 5 Garden and Produce stand draws regular tourist traffic to town To the Editor, There is no doubt that 1 am biased with regard to the controversy over Papple's Garden Centre and Produce Stand. I did not expect to sec my front yard being used for a commercial enterprise. However, I am happy to have been in a position to assist two young people in developing an active and Successful business. They are two well-educated individuals who could have accepted less strenuous and much better paying jobs. instead they have chosen to become self employed and remain in the county - to get involved in the local community and at the same time develop a business that will be a service to the arca while providing an income to raise their family. When zoning bylaws were being developed and they came to garden centres they were put in the highway commercial column and not mentioned in the core commercial column which is the designation of my property. This situation could be eased with a proper bylaw. Tyler had asked council to add "a core compatible commercial use" to thc permitted uses in the core commercial zone. Tyler asked council to be progressive and take a step towards adding diversity to the core by reducing restriction in the bylaw but maintain control by specifying core compatible as "any commercial use that does not detract from the goals of the core area or contradict the policies and actions of the core area as defined in the official plan." I was disappointed to learn that when Huron East staff consulted the Huron County planning department this option was not even presented. Tyler has since contacted the Huron County Planning Department and asked for a written comment on this option. Living in dose proximity to the display I cannot help getting involved with the customers, a large percentage of whom arc from out of town. People with cottages stop on their way Friday night for their weekend supply of fresh vegetables and again stop on their way home to Kitchener, Toronto, etc. to load up for the coming week at home. Frequently, especially on Friday night, I see people cross the street to the grocery store before they leave. Maybe they also go elsewhere. I talk to people from the London area on San SEAFORTH, Peg. 5 St.-Columban post office experiences increased business, revenue in 1904 AUGUST 29, 1879 Messrs. Charles, John and Alexander Wilson, Malcolm Munro and A.W. Bleasdale are representing Seaforth at the annual rifle tournament being held in Toronto. Farmers in this vicinity arc now busy getting in their fall wheat. A very large amount has been sown this season. Fall pears were sold in town for .75c per bushel. While practising on the Seaforth rifle range a few days ago Alex Wilson made 34 points out of a possible 35. This is pretty good shooting. James Lennon of thc Huron Road and who has good crops sowed a field of fall wheat on the 7th of August. A man hired a horse and buggy form Thos. Nicholson livery to go to Belgrade and on Thursday afternoon Mr. Nicholson received a telegram from Wingham that his horse was there and badly abused. A number of boys were amusing themselves in wheat bin in the grain warehouse of Mrs. Beattie when a young lad, about eight years old, son of Rev. A. McDonald, nearly lost his life. While he was in the bin the spout opened and as the grain began to descend the boy was sucked in towards the funnel mouth and in a few moments nearly covered. A companion grabbed his hand and pulled him to safety. AUGUST 28, 1904 Messrs. Hess and Dicchcrt have completed sawing the lumber in Wm. Lamont's hush in Stanley and we understand they have it all Years Agone... sold. The energetic threshing company at Chiselhurst is doing a rushing business under the able management of Matt Clark. Dr. Metcalfe of Bayfield is pushing forward the work on his new residence and it will soon be ready for occupancy. Owing to the increase in business and revenue at thc St. Columban post office, money orders will be issued and cashed starting September 1st. The heaviest rain in a long time fell at Farquhar last Friday night. In the morning the fields were covering with lakes of water and some sheaves even took to swimming. Over 30 tickets were sold from Hensall for the excursion to Manitoba. T.E. Hay has been appointed agent for the Farmers Weather Insurance Company. James Robb has purchased a building lot from Mrs. Rudolph on John Street and intends erecting a nice residence in the near futuke. Harry Edge has had several offers for the purchase of .the handsome new residence, which he is erecting on John Street. The brickwork for the new residence being erected in Harpurhey is nearly completed. Wm. Hgill of Constancy has purchased a planer and put it up in his hop. AU(:uS 30, 1929 Miss Dort thy Dragger, Walton has resumed her position in N.C. Bonnet's store after having an attack of tonsillitis. . W. Cole of Chiselhurst has disposed of his store to W. Fairbairn who has lived all his life there. C. Fritz of Zurich has a number of men working on the excavating of a portion arca under his shoe store. Farmers in the vicinity of Zurich have started harvesting the bean crop. Although the yield will not come up to average the quality is excellent. A.B. Farmer of McMaster has been appointed principal for the Seaforth Collegiate institute. W.M. Stewart has sold his residence on Main Street to Wilson Campbell of McKillop. John Corley who has been on the staff of thc MacTavish store for a year has accepted a position as a traveler for a dress company. E.R. Crawford, principal of the Seaforth Public School has purchased thc residence of Miss Crosbie, on Centre Street. Miss Margaret Grieve has been engaged as teacher in the Egmondville School for the coming year. Miss Jean Cluff has accepted a position in one of thc Woodstock schools. SEPTEMBER 3,1954 Mrs. Geo. Whcatly of Winthrop was hostess at a tmuseau tea in honour of her daughter Joan, a recent bride. Joint services, which have been held during the summer months by Northside United Church and First Presbyterian Church here. concluded last Sunday. During the summer improvements have been carried out in First Presbyterian Church, including sanding and refinishing the floors and installation of carpets. Leslie Habkirk of town, son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott- Habkirk has accepted a position in the Toronto school area at Creemore. He has just completed a teacher's course. Mr. Lester McSpadden of Winthrop was incharge of services in Cavan Church, Winthrop. C.J. Walker Walden and Clifford Broadfoot will operate the new enterprise of the Graham oil services in Seaforth. SEPTEMBER 20, 1979 Two area barns, both filled with hay and grain, were lost in fires last week. On Wednesday afternoon, about 5 p.m. Seaforth firemen answered a call to a farm owned by Joseph Lane, RR 2 Dublin. Flames already engulfed the barn when firemen reached the scene and two small sheds and pan of an adjoining field were also burned in the fire. Wayne Ellis was elected president of the board of the Seaforth Community Hospital at a meeting last night. Mr. Ellis, who was vice president, succeeds the Rev. Harry Laragh who was transferred to the parish of Our Lady of Mercy in Sarnia.