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SIMONSEN
Tom, Tabatha and big brother
Jordon are thrilled to announce the
birth of Keegan Matthew Thomas.
He arrived February 9, 2005 at
Stratford General Hospital, weigh-
ing 8 lbs. 7 oz. Proud grandparents
are Tom and Rose Ann Simonsen of
Egmondville and Matt and Ruth
Mair of Seaforth. 43-07x1
,16. In Memoriam
GEDDES: You asked me to sit
beside you for a while, I stayed.
Your thoughts and fears I heard,
Although they were sometimes
unspoken.
We held on tight with both hands,
until you let go.
A bond there will always be.
A Butterfly is free.
To Babe, from her friend.
Carole Geddes, Iebruary 22nd,
1989. 46-07x1
HABKIRK: In loving memory of our
dear mother and grandmother, Jane
Habkirk, who passed away one
year ago on February 19, 2004.
If roses grew in Heaven Lord,
Please pick a bunch for us,
Place them in our Mother's arms,
And tell her they're from us.
Tell her we love her and miss her,
And when she turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon her cheek,
And hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy,
We do it every day,
But there is an ache within our
hearts,
That will never go away.
- Forever loved and sadly missed
by daughters Cori, Julie, Laurie and
their families. 46-07x1
MEIDINGER: In loving memory of a
dear husband, Gerard, who passed
away one year ago, February 21,
2004.
There is a Bridge of Memories
From here to Heaven above,
That keeps you very close to me,
It's called the "Bridge of Love."
As time goes by without you,
And the days tum into years,
They hold a million memories,
And a thousand silent tears.
May the winds of love blow softly,
And whisper so you'll hear,
That I will always love and miss
you,
And wish that you were here.
- Sadly missed and always in my
thoughts, Glenda 46-07x1
MEIDINGER: In loving memory of
our Dad.
Tears
If tears could build a stairway,
And memories were a lane,
We would walk right up to Heaven,
And bring you home again.
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say goodbye,
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God knows why.
Our hearts still ache in sadness,
And secret tears still flow,
What it meant to lose you,
No one will ever know.
We know you are watching over us.
- Kevin, Cathy and Brooke, Kris and
Tracy 46-07x1
MEIDINGER: In loving memory of
Gerard who passed away February
21, 2004.
If roses grow in Heaven, Lord,
Please pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my son's arms,
And tell him they're from me.
Tell him that I love him,
And when he turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon his cheek,
And hold him for a while.
Remembering him is easy,
I do it every day,
But there's an ache within my heart.
That will never go away.
- Love always and forever, Mom.
46-07x1
MEIDINGER: In memory of our
dear brother-in-law and uncle,
Gerard, who passed away sudden-
ly, one year ago, February 21, 2004.
A man of great character whose
judgement, humour and friendly
spirit brought out the finest in those
around him.
The influence of his life upon others
is a flame that will bum brightly for-
ever.
He left so much good with every
soul he touched.
We miss you.
- Larry and Dianne, Andrea, Laura
and Geoff, and Greg 46-07x1
11; III \lt'11l()1 ianl
VAN DYK: In loving memory of our
Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa,
Ted Van Dyk, who passed away 26
years ago, Feb. 16, 1979.
Time cannot steal the memories,
We have within our hearts,
Or take away the happy years,
01 which we were all a part.
Time slips by but memories stay,
Quietly remembered every day.
Happy thoughts of times together,
Memories that will last forever.
- Always remembered and loved by:
Mary, Marg, Connie, Ken, Ed, Ted,
Wilma, Rosie, Linda, Steve and
families 46-07x1
RYAN: In cherished memory of
Maurice, a loving husband, father
and grandfather who passed away
seven years ago on Feb. 8, 1998.
May the wind of love blow softly,
And whisper in your ear,
That we will always love and miss
you,
And wish that you were here.
Keep your arms around him Lord,
And give him special care.
Make up for all he suffered,
What seemed to us unfair.
- Sadly missed and remembered
today and always by Jean, Joe and
Mary, Maureen, Marilyn and Al,
Kevin and Pam, Gary and Kathy,
Greg and Laurie, Margaret Ann and
Richard and their families 46-
07xlcc
17 .C.1RUS (11 "1'I IANKS
PHILLIPS
Thanks to Dr. Percival, staff and
nurses for their caring and compas-
sion while 1 was recuperating from
surgery at Seaforth Community
Hospital. Thanks to friends, neigh-
bours and the Legion for visits,
goodies and cards. Loving thanks
to son Brian and his wife Linda for
all the visits and chores done. Also
to Al Regier for his delivery servic-
es. Special thanks to Bill
McLaughlin for volunteering to drive
me to Owen Sound Hospital for sur-
gery on a very bad wintery day. It
was all greatly appreciated. -
Frank Phillips 47-07-1
BENNEWIES
A big thank you to my neighbours
Deb and John. What a surprise for
my 50th Birthday. Thanks to Terry
and my dear family for the weeks of
planning. I won't forget my 50th
because you made it so special.
Thanks. - Sandra Bennewies
47-07x1
THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Feb. 16, 2005-9
OFA president worried farmers can't
afford Nutrient Management Act
By Cheryl Heath
News -Record Editor
Bonnett says while the OFA $400,000.
is not opposed to the princi- "What we're saying is
ples of the act, it is concerned 'slow down,"' says Bonnett,
The Nutrient Management about its effect on individual adding the sweeping reforms
Act brings on too much too farmers and how they will be came too fast on the heels of
soon with not enough cash to able to afford to introduce the Walkerton's tainted water
cover the cost of the changes, mandated changes. scandal.
says Ron Bonnett, president Indeed, says Bonnett, hog "A lot of the government
of the Ontario Federation of and beef producers will not policies are knee-jerk reac-
Agriculture (OFA). have enough cash to follow tions to public perception," he
At a meeting held Tuesday through with the regulations says, adding farmers general -
in Exeter, Bonnett learned — even if the government ly want to implement envi-
producers are nearly as con- were willing to cover 75 per ronment-friendly practices
cerned about the stipulations cent of the cost. but there are better methods
of the act as they are about the He notes that one producer, to encourage such maneuvres.
litany of the problems plagu- who has 900 cattle, says the For instance, says Bonnett,
ing the industry. program will cost him the government should intro-
duce stewardship programs
that include incentives.
Bonnett notes the federal
government will soon intro-
duce a plan that offers up to
$30,000 to upgrade farm
properties.
"That type of program goes
a lot further in protecting the
environment," he says.
Bluewater Mayor Bill
Dowson, also a fanner, says
other plans, including long-
term loans with a low interest
rates, could be a solution.
"We don't want a hand out,
we want a hand up," he says.
Farmers wait for the government to get on the CAIS
By Cheryl Heath
News -Record Editor
Farmers are waiting for
bureaucrats to get on the
CAIS.
The Canadian Agricultural
Income Stabilization (CAIS)
program, which was intro-
duced last year and designed
to replace the former Net
Income Stabilization
Account (NISA) and Ontario
Farm Income Disaster
Program (OFIDP), is so rid- made for cash crop farmers.
dled with flaws that two Nearly as important is the
immediate changes are need- need to streamline the
ed to make it feasible for the process, says Bonnett.
growing season. Its litany of flaws, he says,
Ron Bonnett, president of includes its inability to effec-
the Ontario Federation of tively deal with disasters,
Agriculture who addressed a like the Bovine Spongiform
capacity crowd of farmers Encephalopathy (BSE) cri-
and suppliers Tuesday after- sis, as they occur.
noon in Exeter, says the Farmer Don Nott says
deposits must be eliminated something must be done and
and cash advances, similar to soon.
those in the West, should be "I don't think we have time
for . political posturing," he
says. "We have a bigger
problem and that is in
Queen's Park."
Nott says the key to push-
ing the issue might be in pre-
senting farming as vital to
the economy.
"We need to be declared an
essential service in this
province," he says. "We can't
run an industry without
financing. We don't have
financing in place for the
spring and that is six or seven
weeks away."
Nott adds that just fixing
the problems of 2004 will
likely result in a multi-mil-
lion dollar pricetag.
Meanwhile, beef producer
Dave Gardner says CAIS is a
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waste that has done little but
create more work for the
white-collar sector.
"CAIS should stand for
Chartered Accountants
Income Stabilization," he
quips.
Gardner says that it is
often the bureaucrats, not
politicians, that are to blame
for such bungling.
"It doesn't matter who you
elect, you have to fight the
bureaucrats," he says. "Try to
work your way through all
those bureaucrats who don't
care and they've got a job for
life."
Nelson Underwood, of
Underwood Grain and
Underwood farms, notes it is
disheartening to see the
Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture and Food
(OMAF) is no longer a friend
to farmers.
OMAF used to be an agri-
culture backer," he says. "I
find myself constantly on the
defensive when I'm dealing
with OMAF (now)."
No one responded when
the capacity crowd was
asked if a representative of
OMAF was present at the
meeting.
Susan Hundertmark photo
Wheelchair donation
The Seaforth Community Hospital Auxiliary's Tree of
Lights campaign raised $6,000 this year, half of which
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patient Frances Melady as she uses the new wheelchair.
Community Calendar
WED. FEB. 16
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Story Fun
Ontario Early Years Program at
Duff's United Church, Walton
1 00-4:00 p.m. - Seniors
Shuffleboard at the Arena
600 Ruth's Fitness, Main Hall
THURS., FEB. 17
10:00 - 11:30am - Baby Time
Ontario Early Years at Seaforth Co -
Operative Children's Centre
8:00 - 9:OOpm.- Yoga upstairs
with Susan
FRI. FEB. 18
10:00 o.m. - Morning Out at
Bethel Bible Church, Seoforth
10:00-10:45 a m and
11 15-12 noon Seaforth Branch
library presents Tales for Tots. Aged
2-5 and their caregivers. Pre -registra-
tion required. 527-1430
SAT. FEB. 19
6 30 a m. Ducks vs Bruins
7:30 a.m. Kings vs Sharks
8:30 a.m. Blues vs Panthers
9:30 o.m. Leafs vs'Oilers
1000 a.m. - 12 30 pm - Archery in
Main Hall
SUN. FEB. 20
2:30-4 p.m. - Public Skating
MON. FEB. 21
9:30 -11:00 a.m. ABC 123 Ontario
Early Years Program of St. James
4:00-5:00 p.m - After School
Shinny
5:30 p.m. • Clogging Upstairs
6:00 p.m. - Ruth's Fitness Main Hall
7:30 p.m. - Community Oriented
Policing, Seoforth Town Hall.
Topic: Protect Your Property
preventing thefts and breoc-ins
TUES. FEB. 22
9:00-10:00 a.m. - Fitness is Fun
with Drusillo
- .logging Upstairs with Sherry
McC_
10-11:30 a.m. - Rhyme Time Ontario
Early Years Program at Seaforth
Public School
7:30 p.m. - Seaforth Harmony
Hi-Lites rehearsal at Northside
United Church
WED. FEB. 23
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Story Fun
Ontario, Early Years Program at
Duff's United Church, Walton
1:00-4:00 p.m. - Seniors
Shuffleboard at the Arena
6:00 p.m. - Ruth's Fitness, Main Hall
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