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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2006-02-15, Page 22Page 22 The Huron Expositor • February 15, 2006 46. In Memoriuni HABKIRK: In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, Jane Habkirk who passed away on February 19, 2004. I find an old photograph and see your smile. As I feel your presence anew, I am filled with warmth and my heart remembers love. I read an old card sent many years ago during a time of turmoil and confusion. The soothing words written then still caress my spirit and bring me peace. I remember who you used to be, the laughter we shared and wonder what you have become Where are you now. Where did you go. When the body is left behind and the spirit is released to fly? Perhaps you are the morning bird singing joyfully at sunrise, or the butterfly that dances so carelessly on the breeze or the rainbow of colours that brightens a stormy sky or the fingers of aftemoon mist delicately reaching over the mountains or the final few rays of the setting sun lighting up the skies edging the clouds with a magical glow. miss your being but I feel your presence, 'in whatever form you. choose to take, however you now choose to be. Your spirit has become for me a guardian angel on high guiding, advising, and watching over me. - Forever loved and remembered by Cori, Julie, Laurie and families 46-07x1 47. Cards of Thank:; DENYS We would like to express our sincere appreciation for all the love and support we have received from our neighbors, relatives and friends in this sad and difficult time. Thank you for your prayers, masses, flowers, cards, food, memorial donations, supportive visits and phone calls. We are grateful to live in such a caring community. Thank you to all the special people who took part in the celebration of Walter's life. Bill for delivering the eulogy, Joyce and Keith for readings, to his flower bearers; Lynn, Bonnie, • Grant and Gladys. To his dear friends Mike, Ray, Andy, Fred, Ray and Gerry for honoring him as pallbearers. Thanks to Ruth and Ross for their caring guidance and professionalism. To the ladies of St. James for the delicious luncheon, and to Father Chris for his wonderful words and prayers. To Cheryl Anne and the wonderful choir for the beautiful music. A very special thank you to Walter's family for always being there for us and making me feel like a special part of the family, you are fantastic, we love you! Heartfelt thanks. - Nancy and family 47-07-1 S -p.\ ,bc., t Ste+ oK'� 1S Beat the temptation. smckers'HELPLINE CAAof.�w c�wco► sour 11CDLL-FREE 1-1377-513-5333 News Local farmers say no one's listening Cheryl Heath Perhaps it's time for some gonzo farming. That is one suggestion put forward by Clinton -area farmer 47. Cards of Thanks OSBORN Thank you to all for your acts of sympathy at the time of my father-in-law's passing. - Barb 47- 07x1 OSBORN The family of the late Garry Osborn wishes to express their deepest gratitude to family, great friends and neighbours, Garry's co-workers and surrounding community for the many acts of kindness and support shown to us at this difficult time. Our heartfelt thanks for your thoughtfulness of visits, phone calls, floral tributes, donations, cards and food brought to the house and visitations at Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home in Seaforth. Thanks to the ambulance drivers, Seaforth Hospital Staff in the Emergency Department. Very special thanks to Dorothea and Gloria for preparing a special meal for our family. Special thanks to Padre Nicholas Vandermey for his meaningful service which included the memories from Garry's sisters, Roxie and Connie. Thanks to organist Carol Carter, pallbearers and a special thank you to Grace Campbell for the lovely luncheon following the service at the Agriplex. A very special thank you to Ross Ribey and Ruth Townsend for their kindness extended to us at this difficult time. My thanks to Brent Ribey for the special loving care he extended to my granddaughter, Madeline. Your compassion and concern will never be forgotten. - Barb, Dwain, Andrea and Madeline, Florence, Roxie and Stu, Connie and Bob and families 47-07x1 Steve Thompson — who also wryly noted he's no relation — Friday during an open house -style meeting hosted by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture at the Blyth community hall. Thompson relayed the story of how the late gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson first managed to get hired on at the then groundbreaking magazine, Rolling Stone. In short, when asked by publisher Jann Wenner why Thompson should get the gig, Thompson fired a gun into the ceiling and said, ' "Because people listen to me." In short, said the grain farmer whose truck sports an `Equity with U.S. farmers' message, desperate times call for desperate measures. He also urged the OFA to do away with terminology that means nothing to the public. "Say equity, don't say risk management," he said of the Risk Management Plan (RMP) currently being sought out by grains and oilseeds producers. Other OFA members expressed discontent with what is perceived to be the OFA's lack of success in getting its voice heard at the provincial and federal levels. OFA president Ron Bonnett refuted the allegation, .however, by noting the organization has wracked up several successes in the past year, including pushing through changes to the Nutrient - Management Act and having the drainage grant program reinstated after it had quietly been axed by the provincial government in the spring of 2005. S t i l l, acknowledged Bonnett, there is much work to be done, especially in the way money is delivered to the grain and oilseeds sector. T h e Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) program is another major Community Calendar WED. FEB.15 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Rhyme Time Ontario Early Years Program at Duff's United Church, Walton 1:00-4:00 p.m. Seniors shuffleboard at the arena THURS. FEB. 16 10:00 - 11:30 am - Baby Time Ontario Early Years at Seaforth Co -Operative Children's Centre Centre FRI. FEB. 17 9:30-11:30 a.m. Story Fun Ontario Early Years Program, Brussels Library basement 9:30-11:15 a.m. Play and Learn Early Years program, Grey Central School, Ethel 10:00 a.m. - Morning Out at Bethel Bible Church, Seaforth SAT. FEB. 18 6:30 a.m. Kings vs Leafs 7:30 a.m. Oilers vs Sharks 8:30 a.m. Ducks vs Blues 9:30 a.m. Panthers vs Bruins SUN. FEB. 19 2:40-4 p.m. Public Skating MON. FEB. 20 9:30-11:00 a.m. ABC 123 Ontario Early Years Program at St. James School TUES. FEB. 21 10-1 1:30 a.m Ontario Early Years Play and Learn at Seaforth Public School 4-5 p.m. After school shinny . 7:30 p.m. - Seaforth Harmony Hi -Utes rehearsal at Northside United Church WED. FEB. 22 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Rhyme Time Ontario Ea6 Years Program at Duff's United Church, Walton 1:00-4:00 p.m. Seniors Shuffleboard at Arena 7:30 p.m. General Cancer Support Group, Seaforth Manor, Seaforth. 1- 880-294-0086. Community Access program at Seaforth Library - Free Computer and Internet Training. Now until Feb. 28/06. Info: 519-527-1430 If you're organizing a non-profit event of interest to other Seaforth area residents, phone the Expositor at 527-0240, or mail the information to Community Calendar, The Huron Expositor, Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK IWO well in advance of the scheduled date. Free listing includes date, time, name of event and location only. Space for the Community Calendar is donated by The Huron Expositor. bane of the industry's existence because, simply put, it is too paperwork intensive and does not work. "We knew the CAIS program wasn't working," said Bonnett, noting a three-year "stop gap" measure is necessary until a new program is created and delivered. "Federal contributions need to flow through provinces because what works in Ontario doesn't necessarily work in Alberta or Saskatchewan." Another problem along that00 same vein, said Bonnett, is some sectors endorse certain programs, like RMP, that prove popular with grain and oilseeds but not horticulture. Getting the message to politicians proves difficult, too, said Bonnett, who noted recently ousted agriculture minister Andy Mitchell delivered $755 million in emergency funding in November but also ruled CAIS payments would be deducted from that. "He completely missed the mark," said Bonnett. On the other hand, lobbying efforts of various farm bodies can be deemed a success given agriculture was mentioned in the leadership debate for . the first time in recent memory, he says. Bonnett is also pleased new agriculture minister Chuck Strahl is visiting the province this week and that he is scheduled to meet with Ontario agriculture minister Leona Dombrowsky. OFA vice-president Paul Mistele, who was also on hand alongside local president Nick Whyte, said the association is wise to meet with politicians privately rather than engage in a war of words publicly. Varna farmer Bev Hill, like several of the 50 farmers in the room, said improving the financial outlook for farmers must be a priority. "This industry is going to die. Your organization is going to die unless we can provide some financial security and some financial justification for attracting new blood," he said, noting many of the heads of hair in the room were decidedly gray. Hill suggested the meeting's relatively small turnout could be because many farmers now must work off farm and don't have the time to attend such events. "There are so many of us that have to seek off -farm jobs to support our families and that is so wrong," he said. See TIME, Page 23 i