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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-06-15, Page 44—THE HURON EXPOSITOR, June 15, 2005 E�uron��o� Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 Tom Williscraft - Publisher Dime McGrath • Subscriptions/Classifieds Jason Middleton - Reporter (64) Susan Hundertmark - Editor Bernie Pugh - Office/Advertising Adrienne Peckitt - Composing Anne Roden - Distribution • OUEBECOR MEDIA E-mail us at seaforth@bowesnet.com Visit our home page at www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com ,SUBSCRIPTION RATE: LOCAL - 35.85 a year, in advance, plus G.S.T. SENIORS: - 33.85 a year, in advance, plus G.S.T. USA & Foreig-n: 35.85 a year in advance, plus $83.20 postage, G.S.T. exempt Published weekly by Sun Media at 11 Main St., Seaforth. Advertising is accepted on condition that in the event of a typographical error, the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item, together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. In the event of a typographical error, advertising goods or services ata wrong price, goods or services may not be sold. Advertising is merely on offer to sell and may be withdrawn at anytime. The Huron Expositor is not responsible for the loss or damage of unsolicited manuscripts, photos or other materials used for reproduction purposes. PUBUCAT1ON MAIL AGREEMENT 40029693 PAP REGISTRATION NO. 7605 RETURN UNDEUVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO Circulation Department P.O. Box 69 Seaforth, ON., NOK 1 WO e-mail: seaforth@bowesnet.com Wednesday, June 15, 2005 Editorial and Business Offte.i - 11 Mata Sho.t.,$.af.Mis 7is1.piwa. (319) 527-0240 fax 1319) 327-2333 Mailing Adders - P.O. Box 69, s.aforlis, Ontario, NOK 1 WO Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association & the Ontario Community Newspaper Association 'We acknowledge the financial support of the Govemment of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs.' Canada Editorial Possible BSE case in U.S. could lead to border opening to Canadian beef Canada's best chance at having the U.S. border open to Canadian cattle could be the recent discovery of a possible case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in the United States. While U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns is still awaiting further tests from Britain to confirm earlier results of a "weak positive," several Canadian premiers are raising the issue with Western U.S. govemors that as Alberta Premier Ralph Klein put it, it's time to put an end to this "nonsense" over mad cow disease. As Huron County farmers are well aware, the U.S. blocked imports of cattle from Canada in May, 2003. The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) plan to reopen the border to live cattle under 30 months of age was blocked in March by a group of Montana ranchers called R -CALF, which obtained an injunction from a federal judge in Montana, arguing that Canadian cattle posed a continued threat to U.S. consumers and livestock. The USDA has appealed, and a hearing on the case is set for July 27. US. officials quickly blamed Canada for the first case of BSE found in the United States but the cow in dispute this time is reported to be native to Texas. How will the ranchers' group R -CALF continue its lawsuit if it's shown that BSE can be found both sides of the border? While the BSE crisis has devastated Canada's beef industry, the U.S. is admitting it has also suffered economic losses during the border closure with an estimated 18,000 lost jobs in processing plants. After what Canada has been through, it's hard to feel any sympathy for the U.S. as it faces bans to American beef in Asian countries as it awaits conclusive results. Susan Hundertmark How to access us Letters to the Editor and other submissions can be made to us by noon on Mondays at: seaforth@bowesnet.com 11 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. Don't forget to check out our homepage wwweseaforthhuronexpositdr.co ()pinion Ambulance manager thanks citizen who assisted crew in saving a life To the Editor, The County of Huron Emergency Medical Services would like to express their appreciation to those individuals who have taken the time to provide care to their fellow citizens. On numerous occasions, we find ourselves confronted with situations where the public reaction exceeds our expectations and our letter of appreciation below is a small token of our gratitude to one such member of the public. Dear David Tremblett, I would like to advise you that two of our staff have requested that a letter of appreciation be sent to you on behalf of the County of Huron Emergency Medical Services. I was advised that on the night of May 2, you happened upon an individual who had become vital signs absent. Upon the arrival of one of our vehicles, you were witnessed doing mouth to mouth ventilations and cardio pulmonary resuscitation. It is my understanding that you further assisted the crew by going in the ambulance to perform chest compressions while they ventilated the patient and performed other life saving actions. The crew would like to thank you for your great assistance in helping with this patient. The •public's participation in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid is that first step in the chain of survival that will ensure improved outcomes for our friends and neighbours. Again, on behalf of the County of Huron's EMS Department and staff, a heart felt thanks for all of your help and assistance to the patient on this call. Sincerely, David J. Lew Manager, Land Ambulance Operations County of Huron Technophiles are real men too Just cause I like technology more than sports doesn't make me any less of a man than the next guy. In fact, it really bugs me that some people think that you have to love sports to be a man. I love playing with gadgets and gizmos and truth is you could probably call me a technophile. Not sure what a technophile is? Well, according to the Web site FreeDictionary.com, a technophile is someone who has a love of or enthusiasm for technology, especially computers and high technology. Yep, that's me in a nutshell. I don't know what it is about new technology that 1 love, but I just find it interesting. Reading about the latest digital music players, new developments in digital cameras and new types of gadgets and gizmos is my interest, just like some guys like reading and researching about cars and sports. While I might not know every detail about a computer, what every part of it does or what the speed of its memory is, I still find it interesting. That's the thing, in order for some people to think that you have a hobby they assume that you should know about every aspect about it. Middle Ground I don't think that's the case. Fixing things when they break, is a hobby of mine. That doesn't mean I'm constantly trying to find things around my apartment that are broken, but when something is broken I like to try and fix it. I also like trying to do some stuff with my car, but that doesn't make me a "gearhead." I also like making some simple meals, but that doesn't make me a chef. It's really unfair to assume that your hobbies, if you're a guy, have to include sports. Guess what? Not every guy likes sports. Sure I'll watch the odd Leaf game (when they aren't locked out) when it's on television, but why should I have to be bound to the CBC all winter. If you ask me, reading the sports section in a daily newspaper is one of the most boring sections. I mean what are you learning? How overpaid athletes are performing? That's definitely not something that I find interesting, but it doesn't mean other people don't find it interesting. But I realize that most people don't find technology all that interesting, but that doesn't mean I insult them for not knowing the difference between and mp3 player and an iPod. Maybe some sports fans should think the same way. Coin of King George III dated 1771 found on farm in 1905 JUNE 18, -1880 The ceremony of laying the corner stone of the new Episcopal Church at Walton was held on Friday and was witnessed by a large concourse of people. Mr. Humphrey had a field of peas out in blossom. This far ahead of any previous year. The Gorrie Cheese Factory Company have sold their May make, amounting to 6,899 pounds, of the Belmore factory for 11 cents per pound. Fish were never known to be more plentiful in Lake Huron than at present. A new cow by-law prohibiting these animals running at large between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. has been adopted in Listdwel. During the thunderstorm which passed over Fullarton township, Duncan Dawson was struck by lightning and was instantly killed. There has not been any frost this season yet, and folks are beginning to hope we may escape it, as the season is advancing. The Good Templars of Kinburn intend holding a strawberry festival and necktie social in Temperance Hall. During the storm on Thursday evening lightning struck the Royal Hotel, Bluevale in three or four different places at one time. An unusually large number In the Years Agony of new frame barns are being erected in this township this season, and all of them are large well -constructed buildings. JUNE 23, 1905 While strolling around his farm recently, Robt. Medd Jr. picked up a coin dated 1771 with the head of King George III stamped on it. The coin belongs to the spade guinea family and in addition to being a curiosity it is very valuable. The new steel bridge over the Maitland at Cranbrook is completed and is said to be a first class job. Travellers are calling here now with automobiles. It seems like quite a new innovation. We must not think we are in the bush as of old. Baseball, football and lacrosse games are being played frequently in the surrounding areas. The grain and fruit crops look most promising in the Hensall area. A couple of trick bicyclists furnished heaps of amusement for a large crowd of kids, big and little on Main Street, Monday evening. The Orange picnic held in Hanna's grove, near Winthrop, was most successful despite threatening weather. Dancing was the principal amusement. JUNE 20, 1930 Picnics, reunions and weddings are now the order of the day. Oscar Klopp has sold his fine 150 acre farm, 2.5 miles west of Zurich for $15,000. A very violent storm passed a few miles east of Hensall on Monday afternoon. Trees were uprooted and a small amount of property damaged occurred as the storm passed in cyclone form. Mr. and Mrs. William Adams celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage at their home in Seaforth on Monday. The Irish concerts held in Town Hall, Staffa on Friday evening last, was a decided success. The latest addition of Bud Fisher's cartoon musical comedy, "Mutt and Jeff' will he presented at the Opera House Seaforth for one evening performance only. The political campaign is warming up locally. JUNE 24, 1955 Work is well underway on the new Lions Pool. Meanwhile the campaign to raise funds necessary to finance the pool project is continuing. Graduation exercises for various schools .in the Seaforth area are now being held. The Seaforth Highlanders opened their summer band concert season in Victoria Park Sunday evening. One of the United States largest ice cream producers is being located at Brucefield. Gordon Elliott has built a new Dari-Delite ice cream centre where soft ice cream will be made as it is needed. Huron County council has set the mill rate for 1955 at 11 mills compared to 100 mills for 1954. All crops benefitted considerably from the heavy weekend rains. Many fanners have completed the making of grass silage and haying is becoming general in the county. The population of Huron is increasing but the increase is going to the urban centres. JUNE 19, 1980 Huron and Perth crops were again threatened early this week when unseasonably cold temperatures brought about frost warnings, but a spokesman at the Ministry of Agriculture in Clinton said damage was minimal. As many as 200 local elderly and disabled persons may benefit from a federal summer youth employment program sponsored by Huron Day Centre. At a special meeting on May 28, Hensall council unanimously agreed to give Lucknow contractor Gerrie Glen permission to build a two bay carwash in Hensall. In the business we call that the FRONT LINE OF JOURNALISMI 1