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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-09-19, Page 5 (2).O • • • !11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111,111111111111111111111111�111111ll1llllll1111111111,111 By JACK RIDDELL MPP Huron -Middlesex If the Bean producers of Ontario are holding out hope that a settlement might be reached without much further' delay between the. Ontario Bean Producers Marketing' Board and some of the dealers, on the matter of lawsuits involving the. 1977 bean crop, then my advice to the farmers is, don't hold your breath. I raised a -question in the last session of the Legislature, concerning the delays in the Examinations for Discovery, relating to the litigation involving the Ontario Bean Producers Marketing Board. Since raising the question Counsel in the Ministry of the Attorney General took the opportunity to discuss the matter with Mr. Harry Daniel. Independent Counsel, who has been representing the Board in these matters. i was informed that there were in fact five different court actions involved. in four of these actions the Plaintiff is the Ontario Bean Producers Marketing Board representing bean growers; suing various bean dealers with respect to the sale of certain of their crops. In the fifth action the person who ultimately was to receive the beans. is suing the Co - Operative who sold the beans and the Board who was to deliver the beans. Evidently two of the ac- tions were commenced over one year ago and Pleadings wereio-concluded around June, 1978. Subsequently there was a third action commenced in the early summer of 1978, and following that two more actions were started in January and February 1979. With respect to the first two actions it would seem that there has been several offers made to get Discoveries under way. However, these have been adjourned apparently due to the unavailability of Counsel on the other side. There may also have been some procedural disputes with respect to the production of iocuments. ' In any event, Mr. Daniel indicated that the Pleadings in all actions are not com- plete and all affidavits on production have been presented. He has also in- formed us that he has retained Counsel to act on this matter, Mr. Robert Armstrong of the firm of Tory, Tory and that an ap- plication was heard on April 26th 1979, seeking an order to firstly, have the matters tried together. Secondly have the venue be London; Don't hold breath Ontario. Thirdly, have Discoveries on all actions carried out at the same time and fourthly, have a single Discovery for all Parties to all actions. Ministry officials of the Attorney General discussed the matter with Mr. Arm- strong's office and they indicated that on the ap- plication, Master Garfield ordered that firstly, the matters be tried together. Secondly, that he declined to order on Discovery only, with respect to the representative of the Board and thirdly, cost to the Respondent on the ap- plication. Under the ruling there was no alternative but tb proceed to have the Examinations for Discovery on all five separate cases and these Examinations commenced around the middle of August. The matter will likely go to trial which could take one to one and a half years and whatever the result maybe, it could well go to the Court of Appeal and, ventually to the Supreme Court which could consume a—period of six or seven years. It is unfortunate that such disputes arise over the payment of crops harvested by the farmer as very seldom is the farmer given a period of six or seven years to make payment for the supplies and services which they require to grow that crop. It is to be hoped that the Parties in dispute will take this fact into con- sideration. Last week the Middlesex Federation of Agriculture met with the federal and provincial Members of Parliament representing parts of Middlesex County to discuss with them problems which are presently being encountered by thosein- volved in the agricultural industry. One of the problems alluded to several times was the pressure brought on the farmers of Ontario byurbaniteswho are now living in the coun- tryside. ft is a rather sad com- mentary to say that farmers are losing their right to farm but that is what is hap- .pening. It is happening .because farmland is being viewed as parkland, as a peaceful, idyllic place to escape the problems of the city. Already farmers endure garbage dumps, generating plants, hydro corridors, nuclear waste disposal sites, hazardous chemical disposal wells, highways, airports and -all sorts of other in- strusi,9ns. These all create some risk to the safety of the environment in which far- mers produce the food. Farmers are forced to shut down harvest operations because of neighbours complaining and they are not protected from harrassment from urbanites complaining about odours or dust in farm operations or the long hours that farmers have to work, giving rise to noise from farm machinery and equipment. An example given at the meeting pertained to a young farmer in Middlesex County who with the unofficial blessing of the Township in which he farmed, set up a pig operation. Because of pressure from a coalition of urban neighbours, an ob- scure bylaw was applied against him. He was faced with a $1,000 fine per day. Apparently, the bylaw did not allow piggeries or dog kennels within five hundred feet of a linefence. Because a house has been built on a severed lot, he contravened this. A house on an agricultural zone can cast a shadow of regulation which is out of proportion to its value to the community. What is more important than food and what is more important than a farmer's right to produce this food. Farmland is not a park, it is an industrial zone and the industry is food production. Food production should be recognized as the primary function in an agricultural area and it should be given the protection it deserves or we all lose. Governments at all levels must ensure the farmer's right to farm and con- sequently the consumer's right to purchase high quality food at a reasonable price. The Middlesex Federation of Agriculture takes the stand that severances should not be granted too easily and that urbanites who chose to live in rural Ontario be made aware of the fact that they have to live with what the countryside offers, the good as well as the not so good. PET KITTENS — A pet show was an afternoon feature of Saturday's Kirkton Fatt Fair. From the left with their kittens are Shawna Hendry. Sandy Williams. Beth Williams and Melissa Wilhelm. T -A photo Need handyman Nursery school opens Stephen Neighbourhood Nursery still has openings for anyone who would like to enroll their pre-schoolers, The fee is $2 per day and the school operates mornings only from 9:15 - 11:30 week- days. For anyone who is a handyman, we are looking for someone with carpentry skills who could build a kitchen centre for the nur- sery school. If you are in- terested give us a call at the Resource Centre at 228-6302 and we can discuss a fee. Monday night ladies bowling is into its second week at the Huron Park Lanes. We will be drawing up the teams this week so if you want to get your name in Musical groups entertain seniors The Exeter senor citizens held their first meeting for the fall term at the Legion Hall September 12. A goodly number turned out and joined together in first a lovely Supper everyone bringing something to eat and having a social time together. After supper the president Mrs. Dorothy Bullock opened the program part of the meeting by first asking for a moments of -silence for those who have passed away namely Mrs. M ary- Carter, Mr. Dougall, Mrs. Clark Fisher and Mrs. Percy Passmore an, aged and faithful member who for years baked the Christmas cake on her own supplying everything herself and donated it for the Christmas meeting. • The group who provided a very excellent program consisting of three violins, one mouth organ, one guitar a young lady who danced stepdancing clogs and reels in number one fashion. A young girl sang solos in a lover voice accompanied on the piano by her mother. This group carne from the Seaforth district, also a young gentleman played the LEATHER COAT FALLS NEWEST ARRIVALS fu:,;t� �* .,16\�% 'Ati � '• Fashion looks styled by superb craftsmen - soft supple pig -suede luxurious fur tnms. beautiful Cabretta leathers ,Avg s and womens coats and jackets. Ispecial low prices e invite comparison for quality. pnc and service. CLASSIC FALL SEPARATES The ultimate in quality classics impeccably tailored Blazers. Vests, Pants. Skirts. and Blouses. .Q. Wool Worsted-TWirekeeid►T�g' Velvet,. A truly great town and country look. OPEN MON.- SAT, 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. SUNDAYS 1 P.M. - 5 P.M. .-i n.rr,l the sun - shop a 83 MAIN ST., GRAND BEND 238-2511 guitar and sang. This group are to be commended on their talent and willingness to entertain groups; of seniors. - They quite often entertain the senior citizens at Huronview at Clinton. They also play for dances and programs of any sort, so anyone wanting en- tertainment can get in touch with them and they would be glad to come. A very enjoyable evening was spent and thanks to all who helped to make it a success. • A business meeting was held after the program. Mrs. Bullock and Mrs. Thompson gave a report of their trip to the Ontario annual senior citizens convention in Kingston, where some 130 members of the, senior citizens organization of Ontario sat down to the banquet provided for them. At the open meeting there were 79 resolutions to be discussed and either passed or thrown out but a great number of them will come before the government on - behalf of all senior citizens of Ontario: Ontario has the largest number of paid up members of any organization in Ontario. So we see our senior citizens working and don't be ashamed to be a senior citizen. Come join our club and enjoy the good times and fellowship we have together at our monthly meetings. z -mow. ting is - tic o�er$c'' List entries in essay test The Huron County Historical Society is pleased' with the response to their essay contest, both in number and quality. The following are the names of the contestants, in alphabetical, order from Exeter, Zurich, Brookside and Belgrave schools: Karen Beecraft, Judy Carmichael, Karen Dauber, Susan Elston, Anita Gingerich, Dorcas Gingerich, Julie Gnary, Brenda Hackett, Rhonda , Hay, Debbie Josephson, Kelly Livingston, Bonnie McDonald, Joanne McKinley, Randy. Nixon, Wendy Oesch, Be8st - PrafiLP3,' Joe Straughan, NancyThornton, Lorraine Warwick, LaurJe Willert. Bowling scores Thuredey Ladles TB J Mantey 575 7 14 ST P Setter 623 7 7 HH J FlaR 1tt592 0 4 MN N Galloway 675 7 10 IB H Daniels 5990 TL M roster 583 Q 14 DS DDatars474 0 0 GG 8 Taylor 644 0 7 LO J Cooper 626 0 0 w call the Resource Centre as soon as possible. We only have enough for three teams at this point so please give us a call. .The fee Tor 3 games is $2.50 and that covers paying the pinboys. We are also in the process of setting up ladies fitness classes and disco dance lessons. Anyone interested in either one should call the Resource Centre. The program is tentatively -set for Tuesday nights. The Stephen Township Arena will be opening for public skating starting this Sunday September 23 from 2- 4 p.m. it's time to get the blades out of the closet for another season!! The arena is also open for private rentals. For information call arena 'manager Frank Funston at 228-6425. Crediton by MRS. PETER MARTIN The United Church Women entertained at the Bluewater Rest Home in Zurich Tuesday evening. • President Mrs. Ross Pickering gave words of welcome and thanked the residents for inviting them to their monthly birthday party. Marie Fydenchuk led the seniors in a lively sing song accompanied by Florence Finkbeiner. harry Schroeder sang to the ac- companiment of Doug Gill. Old time music was played by Maggie Clark. violin Harvey Smith, guitar and Geraldine Schenk. piano Mrs. Schenk also played •a piano solo. Mrs. Annie Finkheiner thanked the iadies for coming. A lunch was served and a social time was en- joyed by all. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hodgins returned recently from a two week visit to the West coast. While there, they stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hodgins of Barnahy, British Columbia. The Crediton and District 'Social Club held the first dance of the fall season Saturday evening. A large number of members danced to the band. "Shades of - Country ." A number of area residents attended the Pertschy-O'Neill wedding Saturday at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Zuric t"P Upon returning from their honeynioon Mr. and Mrs. Pertschy will take up residence in their new home formerly owned by the late Lloyd Gaiser. Sorority underway Xi Gamma Nu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held beginning day August 28 at the home of Mary Ellison to introduce the up corning year. A short business meeting was held and the various committees gave reports on future projects. The study book for the year "Canadian Currency" was introduced by the programme committee. Box lunches were drawn for and an enjoyableevening ensued. September 11 the first meeting was held at the home of Dianne Jeffery. General business was discussed and the first programme was presented "Ontario -a place to stand- by' the executive. The co -hostess Verla Russell served a tasty lunch and a most enjoyable and educational evening ad- journed. Lay reader in charge • September 19. 1979 Pay B Granton h Sunday By MRS. E. BUMMERS GRANTOR St. Thomas Anglican Church was tastefully decorated with flowers, fruits, and vegetables forthe occasion of the Harvest Festival Service on Sunday. Walter Vassie a lay reader. at St. John's the Evangelist Church in Kitchener was the guest speaker in the absence of Rev. Mary Mills, who is still recuperating from an illness. ' Mr. Vassie spoke on the 8th chapter of Deuteronomy,' referring to the lessons delivered by Moses to the children of Israel. The exhortation to obedience with regard to worshiping other gods, and to bless and worship the Lord God for the good land which He had given them. At the United Church, Rev. Elwood Morden was in charge of the worship, and took his sermon from the Scripture reading Psalm 149. "Sing Unto the Lord" and entitled it "The man who sings at his work". It was given out in the announcements. that the Youth Groups would meet at the following locations. Explorers at the church at 7 p.m. on Tuesday all girls between 9 and 11 are invited to attend. The C.G.I.T. at the church on Wednesday at 7 p.m.. all girls between the ages 12 and 17 are welcome to join this group. There will be a registration meeting for cubs in the Granton Scout Hall on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Boys 8 to 11 years are invited to attend. 4-H news The 3rd meeting of the "Snappy Snippers" group i23 of the 4-H Club "Accessories the final Touch" was held at the home of Leader Mrs. J. Noon on September 12. The roll call was answered Nomads at area campout Three members. of the Ausable River Nomads attended the Ontario Provincial Association campout at Burford, Labor Day week -end. They were the Meikles, Broom's and Armstrong's and were joined by field directors, Doug and Jean MacDonald of Tavistock. After Campvention at Guelph it was scheduled as a very relaxing week -end. However. there was a bake sale,ladies tea. men's bash. games for the pre -teens, dances including a formal ball, projects and hospitality, teeny queen, pre -teen queen and teen queen contests and church service. It was reported that 300 units at- tended. by telling "Why I like wearing my favorite hat". The, book covers were discussed, what toput on them, etc. The membbrs were shown the different techniques of tying a scarf, and how to make an all purpose scarf, that could be worn with everything. The assignment for the meeting is the tying of scarves, and to know three different ways of doing this. The meeting closed with the 4-H Pledge, and the next meeting will be held at the home of Julie McRobert on September 22 at 10 a.m. Secretary and press reporter was Janice Gricken. Personals Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins. Mrs. Lois Herbert, Marion, and Helen, attended the "Open Nousel"-at the home of Mr. and•Mrs. Jack Youngson of Ranoch, held in honor of their daughter Mariane, Sunday who is to marry Marvin Kennedy of St. Mary's on September 22. Keith Summers of Toronto was home on Sunday, and visited his father Elmer Summers who has been a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital London for over a week. it's a small world travel ltd. 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