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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-03-26, Page 28Times -Advocate, March 26, 1966 YOUTHFUL MODELS -- Jaimie, Tim, Ted and Kelly Hoffman and taking part in Thursday's fashion show sponsored by Along Highway 21 lan Becker were among the youngsters the Dashwood Business Association. T -A photo Stanley checking pipe line A pipe line that would bring water from Lake Huron, along Highway 21 is once again being looked into by Stanley council. The pipe line out of flay Township was previously con- sidered a few years ago, but accor- To meet on debt policy Bill Benfen from, the OFA executive will be the guest speaker at the Huron County Federation of Agriculture April meeting to be held at 8:30 p.m. in East Wawanosh Public School, Belgrave on April 3. The topics of discussion will be OFA policy on debt write-down and debt set-aside, the Farm Development Corporation as an alternative, and commodity -based mortgages with Farm Credit. All farmers are invited to attend this important meeting. For more in- formation call Dorothy Wiederman, RR 4 Walton, 345-2170. ding to Clerk -Treasurer Mel Graham, no funding was available. "What has petitioned Stanley Township are the residents along Highway 21 up to the sugar bush," he said. An application has been sent to. the Ministry of the Environment in the hopes of obtaining funding for the project. Stanley Township agreed to pay their portion for a new tanker truck, splitting the costs with Hay Township and Zurich. Stanley's share will be ap- proximately $12,000. Clinton Public Hospital has re- quested $1,500 for 1986 and $1,500 for 1987 as Stanley Township's share for the addition of the new obstetrics wing and renovation of the chronic care ward. The percentage paid by each municipality for the $800,000 project is determined on the usage. A total of $775 in grants was approv- ed at council's March meeting. The Bayfield Agriculture Society, ODD DRES FASHIONS — Most students and staff at Stephen Cen- tral ScFiool participated in Thursday's Odds Day at Stephen Central. Back, left, Kevin King, Stacey Thurman, Doug Jones and Matthew Miller. Front, Judd Desjardine and Jill Russell. T -A photo Elect officers for lioness club • The March dinner meeting of the Exeter Lioness Club was held at the Masonic Hall Monday with President Sally Lou Raymond presiding. The members participated in an Easter Bonnet contest with Lioness Sharen Snell winning the vote for the most original, Lioness Liz Stephen for the hat depicting a foreign country, and Lioness Marg Prout for the most un - Spring -like bonnet. The meeting was attended by the Atwood Lioness Club. who invited the Exeter Lioness Club to join them in the Spring Rally to he held on April 27. Ways and Means Chairperson Lin- da Oliver discussed the sale of the Easter Bunnies. There are still a few available Service chairperson Laurie Dykstra gave a report on the. Walkathon to he held Sunday, April' 20. Proceeds to go to the Cancer Society. The slate of officers for 1986-87 was announced as follows: President - Joyce Eveland, Vice -Presidents- Liz Bell, Rosemary Straw and Joan Hunking, Secretary- Marg Prout, Treasurer- Linda Oliver. Tail Twister- Laurie Dykstra, Bulletin Editor- Linda Wuerth, and Directors - Elaine Pinder, Bea Dawson and Diane Darling. Nancy Chambers was inducted as a new Lioness member by Lions Liaison Officer Mike Williamson. A fashion party was introduced by Lioness Joan flunking and enjoyed by members and their guests. Honour newlywed couples at Shipka By MRS. HUGH MOREHZ Shipko Two recently married young couples were honored Wednesday night at the Shipka Community ('en- tre when 41) neighbours and friends gathered for a party for Garry and Sheona Baker. and Dave and Mary Finkbeiner. in the social time progressive euchre was played. Winners were: ladies' high. Mary Moser; ladies' Irnw, Sheona Miller. men's high, Don Russell; men's low. Dave F'ink- twiner: most one hands. Rill F'inkbeiner. Dorothy Ratz read an address to the young couples and they were presented with tri -light lamps, and small cut glass howls. Each of the young folks thanked all. Delicious lunch refreshments closed a pleasant evening. Personals Susie and Wayne Robson. Colin and Sheina, of Essex. visited last weekend Here wrrn me cnimren's grandma, Mrs. Annie Zielman, and their aunts Debbie and Angie. Mrs. Eva Sweitzer, Mrs. Doris Sweitzer and Mrs. Marilyn Pickering spent the weekend in Dunnville and attended a 50th wedding anniversary dinner for their first cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cook, Friday night. 1-11 club news The Eight for Etiquette 4-1I club number two, of Grand Bend met Thursday evening. They went to visit former residents of Grand Bend, in Chateau Gardens at Parkhill. Next they went to Box's Funeral Home in Parkhill, where Mr. Box gave them a tour and also some sug- gestions on how to visit the bereaved. President, Karen Dietrich, thanked Mr. Box for his hospitality. Personals Several folks have reported seeing the whistling white swans and ducks at their landing rest area, west of Greenway. the Huron County Farm and Home Safety Association, St. John's Am- bulance and the Ontario March of Dimes will receive $100 each; the Salvation Army and the Children's Hospital of Western Ontario will receive $125; Hensall South Huron Agricultural Society will receive $50 and the Seaforth Agricultural Socie- ty will receive $75. Council endorsed a letter from the town of Clinton which opposed the salary increases for the heads of the county departments. The letter stated the increases for the second and third year were out of line. Stanley Township has challenged Colborne Township to a tug-of-war contest during Colborne's Ses- quicentennial celebrations. The com- petition will take place on July 19 at Colborne Township School. Every meal a major event Every meal is a major event when you have a 14 month old around the house. How I long for the good old days, just a year ago, when she hap- pily sucked on her bottle, thoroughly enjoying her formula. Even the good old days just six months ago, when she would contentedly sit in her high chair, waiting for each spoonful of pablum with her month open like a lit- tle bird. Our baby daughter at the ripe old age of 14 months has developed in- dependence and taste. She insists on feeding herself and she has her likes and dislikes. Finger foods are, of course, her favourite. But then, in her misguided little mind she thinks that all foods are finger foods. Have you ever tried to eat soup by the handful? Our Chelsey does. Or rather, she wears the soup. Her doting father thinks that her eating habits are "cute" and enjoys watching her mangle a meal. He adds to the daily disasters by offering her impossible finger foods. Recently he came home from the bakery with a freshly baked cream puff, just so that he could watch Chelsey eat it. Picture if you will, chocolate, whipped cream and crumbs from the top of her head to the tips of her toes. Her clothing was not recognizable. Her hair was standing on end with tufts of whipped cream -- maybe she thought it was styling mousse. When there was no part of the cream puff left, except that which she was wearing, I plucked her gingerly from the high chair, and carrying her at arm's length, headed straight for the bathroom and dumped her in the tub. Of course, that night she liked cream puffs -- another time she could just as easily reject them. With lightening fast hands she can send a whole meal onto the floor. Or sometimes she craftily drops one item at a time, when she.thinks you're not watching. Her hand will slide under her tray, and one little pea will go roll- ing on the floor. Her eating habits have endeared her to our dog, Pepper. Occasionally she will feed him directly, his long tongue licking her tiny fingers clean. Heart Stroke Foundation The Huron County Chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation is win- ding down its annual campaign. To thank the many volunteers, a dinner was held on March 19 which followed by a brief meeting at the legion. Special guests at the meeting were Roz McClory, Executive Director of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, and Jane Vincent, regional director. "The Huron County campaign was vety successful again this year. It is up close to $10,000 over last year," said McClory. To date, $39,000 has been raised in the county and organizers are confi- dent the $45,000 goal will be reached when the remainder of the donations come in. Campaign chairman Barney Goldsmith explained the $45,000 goal is up approximately $15,000 over the 1985 figure. The overall campaign objective for Ontario was set at $7.2 million with 60,000 volunteers canvassing. Commenting on the work the 700 Huron County canvassers did, Mr. By Jac Riddell MPP in the last several weeks, many constituents have raised concerns on the "free trade" issue. As this issue may be one of the most important challenges facing Ontario and in par- ticular the agriculture and food in- dustry, i would like to take this oppor- tunity to respond to their concerns in some depth. The Prime Minister of Canada has initiated these bilateral trade negotia- tions, or "free trade" talks as media has coined them. The Government of Canada believes that such an action is necessary to maintain and enhance the economic future for our country. The Premier of Ontario, the Honourable David Peterson, has spoken out very strongly that he is un- sure of the economic benefits and he has advocated a cautious approach pending further analysis of the possie ble impacts. i share the Premier's concern over lack of information; the unclear role of the provinces, and the real likelihood that not all sectors of (he provincial economy will benefit from these negotiations. it is for this reason that the Government of Ontario has withheld any formal indication of ap- proval or disapproval of the an- ticipated negotiations. The case for, or against the "free trade" talks -re- mains to be proven. in particular 1 am concerned over the impact of these negotiations in On- tario's agriculture and food industry. if, as the Americans suggest all sec- tors are "on the table", then i have 4 McClory said, "I'm really in awe of what you have achieved as volunteers. The foundation is heaviL,. ly dependent on volunteers." Although the campaign was a suc- cess, Mr. Goldsmith said there were holes but plans to plug them are already underway. In order to canvass the county, areas were broken down. The first area, consisting of Auburn, Ashfield, Colborne, West and East Wawanosh, tfas raised $1,884 to ate.' The second area, consisting of Goderich, Stanley and Tuckersmith Townships and Bayfield, raised $5,355 to date. To date, the third area, consisting of Hay, Stephen, Usborne, Hensall and Zurich, raised $6,283.75. Area four raised $8,000 to date. It consists of Hullett, McKillop, Morris, Grey, Blyth and Brussels. Turnberry and Howick were area five and have brought in $2,278.75 to date. The towns, Clinton, Exeter, Goderich, Seaforth and Wingham, raised $14,305. Jlach 3 olting3 Free trade a number of serious concerns. 1 am not ready to see the supply -managed segments of this industry lose their hard fought stability, nor am I certain that all of the food processing sector can compete with the vast capacity and low wage structure of their American counterparts. Yet, I must recognize that segments of Ontario's agriculture and food industry are very competitive with the Americans and could benefit from increased access to that market. The net profits or costs of these negotiations are still unclear. I re- main unconvinced to date by the arguments of the federal government or other provinces of the absolute need for these talks. However, it would be irresponsible to avoid these talks if and when these occur. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food will be taking a lead role in encouraging farm processor, retailer and agribusiness groups to unders- tand and respond to this issue. Moreover, this Ministry will attempt to co-ordinate an industry -wide con - census if possible. It is my intention to speak out clearly on this issue on behalf of all participants in the agriculture and food industry. As i have indicated , until the Government of Canada begins to reveal its own position on these trade talks. it is only speculative to focus on the outcomes of the trade negotia- tions. i am concerned as indeed are many other ('anadians over the "trade-offs" in other sectors, the pro- tection of our culture and sovereigni- ty, and the need to have specific policies to meet local or regional economic or social demands. These are only a few of the issues that will he raised in the bilateral trade discussions. it is my hope that when the Govern- ment of Canada proceeds on these talks, it will do so on hard, factual analysis of the possible outcomes and the net benefits accruing to all ( ana- rlian. Moreover. I would also hope that the current focus on bilateral Canada - U.S. trade dales not hinder the real need to maintain and enhance our multilateral trade. Other times, Pepper is left to scrounge under the high chair for whatever she has rejected. He casual - Mary's >.�:................. Musings ly makes the rounds atter every meal to check out the goodies. Now that she has mastered the art of finger foods, we've introduced the spoon. So far there has been no suc- cess. She will bang out a steady rhythm with the spoon in her left hand, while the right hand continues with her breakfast, one Cheerio at a time. Cups are also an interesting challenge. A cup with a baby spoglt will be tossed on the floor immediate- ly. But she will occasionally pick up a regular plastic cup, neatly take a drink, and set it carefully down again. How wonderful I will think. Just then she'll pick up the cup, decide she wants to examine the maker's name on the bottom, and dump the entire contents on her lap. The old wooden high chair, which I carefully refinished for her last sum- mer, now has no finish left on the arms or the tray because it has to be scrubbed so frequently. In fact, most of the time the high chair looks like the scene of a cafeteria food fight. Well, I'd better go. Pepper missed a few peas on the floor last night. They're dry now and they'll vacuum up quite nicely 1B3ualness r•TO©try ACCOUNTANT -PUBLIC Nrril omuf,h Chartered Accountants P.O. Box 1690, 497 Main Street, EXETER, Ontario NOM ISO (519) 235-0101 WARD MALLETTE Chartered Accountants 476 Main Street St. S., Exeter, Ontario 235-0120 Resident Partner: John S. McNeilly, C.A. 519-235-0345 4- KIME, DITCHFIELD, MILLS S. DUNLOP CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS GERALD W. MILLS, C.A. Managing Partner JOSEPH F. DARLING, C.G.A. 347 MAIN STREET EXETER. 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