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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-11-03, Page 4_4 -THE HURON 'EXPOSITOR, Nov. 3, 2004 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Williscraft - Publisher Susan Hundertmark - Editor Dianne McGrath • Subscriptions/Classifieds Bernie Pugh - Office/Advertising Jason Middleton - Reporter Anne Ren - Distribution CM, OUEBECOR MEDIl1 E-mail us at seaforihabowesnet.com Visit our home page at www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES: LOCAL - 35.85 o 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 odvonce, plus $83.20 postage, G.S.T. exempt Published weekly by Sun Meda at 11 Main St., Seaforth. Advertising is occspted on condition that in the event of a typographical error, the odvertising space occupied by the erroneous item, together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged, but the bolonce of the advertisement will be paid for of the applicable role. In the event of o typographical error, odvertising goods or services at o wrong price, goods or services may not be sold. Advertising is merely an offer to sell and may be withdrawn of any time. The Huron Expositor is not responsible for the loss or damage of unsolicited monuscripts, photos or other materials used for reproduction purposes. PUBLICATION MAIL AGREEMENT 40029693. PAP REGISTRATION NO. 7605 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO Circulation Department P.O. Box 69 Seaforth, ON., NOK 1 W0 e-mail: seaforth@bowesnet.com Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004 kilter?.l and s.si..as Offk.s - 11 Moi. Nhrs.l.,fe.hrtls Teloph.ts. (519) 537.0340 Rut (519) 537-3S5e fMt.11hs� Adir.ss - P.O. Sex 69, ti..hrfi, Owfuri., NOK 1 WO Member of the Canodion 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 cosh.' Canacill Editorial Clock is still ticking on BSE crisis It's been 17 months. And counting. And there is no hope for the end any time soon of the fallout from mad cow disease, known technically as BSE (bovine spongiform enchalopathy). Perth -Wellington Member of Parliament Gary Schellenberger participated in a recent emergency debate on the BSE crisis and expressed the concerns of farmers within the riding and across this country that something needs to be done to help the beleaguered industry. Now. Ontario is the country's second- largest beef producer, and this industry has been in a tailspin since May 20, 2003 when a cow in Alberta was found to be carrying BSE, and the American border was shut to Canadian cattle. For the past 17 months, Ontario farmers, along with retailers, truckers, equipment suppliers and others in the entire agricultural industry have been losing approximately $24 million a week. Staggering figures. Government compensation helped farmers for a little while, but that aid has dried up and a new federal - provincial aid program has been announced up to $30 million in Ontario alone to help feed and maintain cattle that are being held back from slaughter. It is far from enough. It is merely a band aid solution. As Schellenberger notes, government support programs must help other agricultural sectors that have been impacted by BSE, including other ruminant producers and should be encouraging the marketing and processing of box beef. Ontarians should urge Queen's Park and Ottawa to pressure the U.S. government to reopen the border to Canadian beef. Clearly, the border closure needs to be lifted immediately, and hope - faint hope - prevails that that will take place once the American election is complete today. Days. Months. Years. It all adds up, and the clock is indeed ticking. The Mitchell Advocate • Opinion Letters Seaforth Legion's annual poppy drive planned for Sunday, Nov. 7 To the Editor: For many years the people of Seaforth and area have been most generous in contributing to the annual poppy campaign of Branch 156 of the Royal Canadian Legion. Funds which the public contribute are held in trust in a separate account and do not form any part of branch finances. The amount collected in the 2003 campaign was $6395.12 with expenditures during the year totalling $6299.65. The poppy trust fund is a reserve from which assistance can be given to needy veterans and their dependents and the widows and children of deceased ex -service personnel. We trust that local citizens will continue to lend their usual strong support to the 2004 poppy campaign by wearing a poppy and being receptive to the Legion member knocking on your door during the poppy drive to be held on Sunday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. Your donations will be appreciated. Rick Fortune Poppy Chairman Legion Branch 156 Giving farmers space to survive BSE means avoiding meat inspector strike Finding ways to provide Ontario livestock producers with enough breathing space to survive, or maybe even advance, in the adverse conditions created by the BSE crisis, continues to be a challenge. The good news is some Ontario producers are coming up with workable solutions. It is becoming quite clear that we must do more to re -open the Canada/U.S. border to trade in livestock. While those efforts continue, farmers in many parts of the province are getting involved in creating processing and marketing opportunities on their own. Examples of this can be seen in Southwestern Ontario where a group of producers are examining the possibilities for re -opening a former provincial plant, but upgrading it to meet federal requirements. This would allow them to ship boneless beef into the U.S. There are also groups in Grey and Bruce Counties and the Peterborough area promoting more buy -local initiatives to get as much local beef on the market as possible. Producers in Northern Ontario are looking at new and expanded provincial plant processing facilities to improve their opportunities. All of this clearly points to producers actively taking steps to move ahead and not wait on others to solve their problems. As this happens, we need our governments to recognize that Federation of Agriculture By Ron Bonnett some flexibility may be needed in the delivery of programs to make sure we can move ahead and achieve increased processing and marketing capacity. However, Ontario livestock producers now have another dark cloud hanging over their heads — the potential of a province -wide strike by meat inspectors after the current contracts expire Dec. 31. If a strike takes place, all of the province's livestock processing facilities would be shut down, compounding the problems the BSE crisis has created. The OFA is worried about the potential damage a strike would have across the province. In 1996, when only 27 per cent of meat inspectors were full-time, 196 plants were unable to function for six weeks. Now, 100 per cent of our meat inspectors are Ontario public servants, and a strike would completely paralyse our livestock sector. We are asking the government to examine this possibility and provide direction to avoid a strike. We know the minister understands and appreciates the difficulties the BSE crisis has created for Ontario's livestock farmers, so we are counting on him and the McGuinty government to do whatever is necessary to avoid a strike by meat inspectors. So* FARMERS, Page 5 Politics, turnip lifting and the railway occupy Walton -area residents ifl1904 OCTOBER 31,1879 Mr. Pendergast's large brick hotel at Dublin, will soon be ready for occupancy. Wm. Dobson of McKillop sold to Mr. Eby, an American buyer, a span of heavy draught hoses for $400. The boy who caught the water hen, on the Auxsauble a few days ago has exchanged it for a pocket knife. We understand that the waterworks have completed the purchase of a lot on which to erect the necessary building for a water works. It was purchased from Gouinlock estate for $150 and contains one firth of an acre. NOVEMBER 4,1904 John Britton of Constance has now two windmills, one of which he has had erected on the wall on the second farm and the other on the barn on the home place. Politics, turnip lifting and working on the railroad occupy she time of the people at the Walton vicinity. The worthy public in the McKillop will be pleased to learn that Miss L. Lawrence is re-engaged in school No. 4 for the year 1905 at a greatly increased salary. Many tons of sugar beets are being shipped from Kippen station and help to increase the bustle in our busy little town. R. Mcmordie of Kippen, mad a clean sweep of his grass fed steers. There were two car loads and they were purchased by Gilbert Dick. R. McNaugh, who has been employed in J. Boldgers jewelery store for the past few months has purchased the sock of W.R. Counter. Years Agone... John McMann Jr. has purchased from his father, Mr. John McMann Sr. the fine farm on which he has been residing for some years. Albert Hall met with a bad accident a few days ago in the woolen mills, when a sheep shear fell on him, the point penetrating his arm. A very enjoyable musical was given by the Ladies Aid of First Presbyterian Church at the residence of Mrs. L.L. McFaul. The proceeds amounted to $45. The teacher of the Public School, aided by the board, is establishing a library for the use of the pupils. Adam Crozier, who has had the Robt. Govenlock farm on the north road rented for the past few years, is moving to St. Marys where he will work the homestead farm A meeting for the purpose of reorganizing the curling club was held in the Commercial Hotel when the same officers were elected. NOVEMBER 1, 1929 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hunter of Chiselhurst were honoured at a pleasant evening when the Saintsbury Dramatic Club and members of the St. Patrick's Church gathered there to present them with a handsome walnut mantle clock. An address was read by Miss Wilda Culbert and Albert Dickens made the presentation.. Work is progressing rapidly on the cottages being built for Mr. Burch on the property he purchased north of Deer Lodge Park from Donald Galbraith. During the heavy windstorm one night last week, Robert McBride of Stanley Township was awakened by the barking of the dog. It was found that the straw stack at the barn had blown over and buried one of his cows. W.J. Bickel?, produce merchant of town, received delivery of some chickens this week. They were brought in by Mr. Jefferson of Tuckersmith and there were 160 in the lot, which topped the scales at 1.038 pounds. In the death of Geo. P. Cardno, Seaforth has lost one of its most prominent businessmen. Miss Alice Devereaux was successful in winning five dollars in gold as a prize from the Carter -McGee scholarship fund for her essay on NOVEMBER 5,1954 The Seaforth Highlanders Band is practicing under the new band master Lieut. E. Wetton. Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell, RR 4, Walton, were honoured on their 45th wedding anniversary and were presented wedding anniversary and were presented a tri -light lamp and an 8 day clock and other gifts. Eric Collins, Seaforth, who is stationed at R.C.A.F. station, Clinton, had his right arm amputated at Owen Sound Hospital, following a shooting actident six miles west of Tara. Mrs. Robert Dalrympe, who is widely known throughout the area celebrated her 87th birthday. The Fireside Fellowship group of First Presbyterian Church met in the school room and took the from a masquerade party. Prizes were given to Mrs. Ralph McFadden, Mrs. D. Glenn Campbell and Mrs. K. McLean. NOVEMBER 1, 1979 Five townships in Huron County plan to appeal tax equalization factors, implemented by the provincial government, according to their representatives attending Thursday's county council meeting. The townships, who must have submitted appeals by Nov. 1 are Tuckersmith, McKillop, Morris, Stephen and Howick townships. The way was cleared at a special meeting of council for work to start on the construction of the new IGA store to be build on Main St. S. The Vanastra Recreation Centre operating deficit of $124,584 which precipitated heated debate at a Tuckersmith ratepayers, township council meeting last week turns out now to be less than half of that amount. In the past few weeks, three new stores have opened on Seaforth's main street — Tom and Dawn Papple have started an auction room and used furniture store, The Tree Trunk, in the former Crich store and Bill and Nancy Martin opened This, That and the Other Thing, a gift shop, at 77 Main Street and two local men have opened Marty's Place at the south end of town. Ron et Dave Hey, there Go check it out( Because 2'm the Bose, and you're just the Scouts daveOroftarddavocoon by David Lacey What Happened? Is there something up there? NO, NO,.. You g0 ahead is all 'Edea", tw atlil4iiflxlfl6:%Alr ► roti N,:i?Ail.41V 140640- ;te 3,44At vrerNA-M1N'R•i► t..4n P