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SocietyHumane in Huron
looking for volunteers
While millions of dollars are being
spent on pet fowl these days, and
some animals are very well looked
after, there are many who are abus-
ed, neglected and sometimes very
cruelly treated. In defence of the lat-
ter, the Ontario Humane Society has
worked hard for over 35 years. Last
year they cared for nearly 45,000 lost
of abandoned animals, treated over
20,000 sick or injured animals, in-
vestigated nearly 6,000 cases of cruel-
ty and returned well over 5,000 lost
pets to their owners.
The society operates 22 animal
shelters in the province, as well as 4
low cost modern clinics which provide
veterinary tare for animals owned by
people who otherwise could not afford
care for their pets. Last year, 7,000
dogs and cats were spayed or
neutered in these clinics in an effort
Centralia Farmers
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50
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to reduce the surplus pet population.
The Ontario Humane Society has,
with well deserved pride, established
a "Centre for Humane Alernatives"
in Newmarket, Ontario. This head-
quarters consists of 50 acres which in-
clude a retirement home for horses,
a large animal rehabilitation centre
for farm animals which have been
seized because of abuse or neglect.
The head office for the society is also
located here. When visiting the cen-
tre, the public can view some exotic
and rare breeds of farm animals.
So far, they have acquired Highland
Cattle, Belted Galloway Cattle and
Kerry Cattle. This "Centre for
Humane Alternatives" is still in the
develpmental stage, but already it is
providing an innovative approach to
humane education. It is fast become-
ing a visiting place for school field
trips. As well, its large barn is used
for continent -wide dog shows etc.
Through further development of
various programs at this facility, the
society hopes to create a better
understanding of our responsibilities
to animals of all species.
All have a responsibility to these
animals who provide us with friend-
ship, unconditional love and loyalty,
who often give the elderly a reason to
live, who teach children caring,
tenderness and sensitivity to the
needs of others.
The Ontario Humane Society is
dedicated to filling this responsibili-
---=—ty. At this time, the society is work-
ing hard to raise funds to re -instate an
inspector in our area. The society is
represented in Huron County
Southwest Regional Branch which
meets quarterly to co-ordinate ven-
tures, for instance, the recent Lipiz-
zan stallion show in London,
Goderich, Chatham, Brantford etc.
You can help us in a number of ways.
You can write to your M.P.P. in
support of increased funding to pro-
vide an inspector in this large area.
You can make a personal contribution
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to: The Southwest Regional Branch,
Ontario Humane Society, c/o Mrs.
helen O'Hara, Treasurer, 70 Carlyle
Drive, London, Ont. N5V 3R8.
You can volunteer to give a few
hours of your time for special events.
Simply contact Mrs. O'Hara. You can
become a member by sending in a $10
membership fee.
4-H conference
"Working towards tomorrow" is
the theme of the 1986 4-11 Regional
Conference for fifteen year olds. Ten
Conferences are held across the Pro-
vince each year involving nine hun-
dred 4-11 members. Delegates from
Huron, Bruce and Grey counties will
attend the conference at Centralia
College, July 23 to 25.
Those attending will be involved in
a wide variety of activities and
discussio . Career options are to be
emphas at this year's conference.
n other 4-11 events, 125 members
and friends from Huron County at-
tended the 4-11 Day at Canada's
Wonderland on July 18th.
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K -W SAWDUST CHAMPS — Norm Bilyea and Pat Miles won the crosscut sow title at
Woodham Optimists Loggin Day Sunday. Checking their progress is Mike Patterson.
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HON. JACK RIDDELL
Minister of Agriculture
Attorney General Ian Scott has an-
nounced the "Arrive Alive in '86" pro-
gram to help stop drinking and driv-
ing. This program employs high
school students in communities
across the province and encourages
young people to get involved in anti -
drinking and driving efforts by plan-
ning programs suited to their par-
ticular areas and carrying them out
at the local level.
This summer, from July 7 to August
15, the participating students will be
performing skits, talking on local
radio and television shows, making
presentations to local organizations
and distributing information
throughout tourist areas and cam-
pgrounds. The Ontario Government
has produced a radio spot to air in key
resort areas; a television public ser-
vice announcement and window
decals for distribution across the
province.
MSA Means Cleaner Water
Liberal Government at Queen's
Park plans to bring in a province -wide
)acn d
the Kirkton-
T-a photo
ogo(tin, -
Arrive Alive in '86
program to dramatically cut the
amount of toxic and hazardous waste
that is dumped into Ontario's
streams, lakes and rivers. The pro-
gram, called "Municipal -Industrial
Strategy for Abatement" or MISA,
was tabled as a White Paper by En-
vironment Minister Bradley, making
Ontario the first jurisdiction in North
America to set actual industry by in-
dustry limits on the total amount of
heavy metals and toxic chemicals
dumped into waterways each year.
The ultimate goal, Mr. Bradley said,
is the virtual elimination of persistent
toxic substances from discharges in-
to our waterways.
Better Access to
Information
Community and Social Services
Minister John Sweeney has announc-
ed changes designed to significantly
ease Ontario's laws governing the
disclosure of adoption information.
After the legislature reconvenes in
the fall, amendments to the Child and
Family Services Act will be introduc-
ed. These will require the release of
non -identifying information on re-
quest to adult adoptees, adopting
parents, birth parents, grandparents
and adult birth siblings of adoptees.
Access to indentifying information
will only be available, however, when
the adopted child becomes an adult.
As well, the consent of both the adult
adoptee and the birth relative con-
cerned will be required before iden-
tifying information about either is
released and the consent of both par-
ties will also be required before any
contact or reunion can take place.
In his statement to the legislature,
Adoption
•OP
Mr. Sweeney recognized there will be
mixed reactions to the announced
changes, but believes the changes are
sensitive to both the individual's basic
right to privacy and to an adult's right
to know about his or her past.
Investment in the Arts
Citizenship and Culture Minister Li-
ly Munro recently announced details
of a three year program, "Investment
in the Arts" designed to provide in-
centives for fundraising efforts and to
improve the financial strength of On-
tario's art organizations. The pro-
gram is based on matching fundrais-
ing dollars for each dollar raised
above the fundraising base, and two
to one for funds received from a new
corporate donor. Monies raised will
be put into an endorsement fund with
the organization having access to the
interest.
Matching Ministry moneis can be
used to retire accumulated deficits. It
is hoped Arts Organizations will be
assisted in getting themselves into a
long-term financially secure position,
and the business sector will see it as
an excellent investment opportunity.
Along with my colleague, Minister
of Citizenship and Culture Lily
Munro, I am pleased to announce the
following grants:
Stephen Township: $2,000 to publish
a history of the township. Clinton
Klompen Feest: $4,167 to assist with
costs of the annual celebration.
In addition, Minister of the En-
vironment Jim Bradley, has announc-
ed a cheque for $28,046 has been sent
to Stephen Township as the first ad-
vance of the grant approved for the
replacement of rural pipelines.
Weekly Specials
Prices in effect to July 30/86, or
while supplies last
(Holds your plastic grocery bags)
Dispos All
(2 only)
Chaise Lounges
$2 1188
Shepherd, 30,000 BTU, 400 sq. in.
Gas Barbecue
$1 6999
Sunbeam, 40,000 BTU, 462. sq. in.
Gas Barbecue
$18999
Turco, 32,000 BTU
Gas Barbecue
$1 4999
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9" oscillating, 2 -speed
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Garden Hose
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4 blocks west of the Fire Hall
235-2081