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Former resident heads out of Africa again Steckle against euthanasia
Ross W. Wein, raised in the Crediton - Exeter area,
first traveled to East Africa as a student from the
University of Guelph in 1964. The limes -Advocate
financially supported that travel and printed his sto-
ries, much to .ihe pleasure of his parents Emerson
and Lauren( Wein. Ross, who is a professor of con-
servation at the University of Alberta, recently just
returned from a six week teaching safari to Kenya.
CHAMPAGNE RIDGE, BUFFALO 'SPRINGS
NATIONAL RESERVE, SAMBURU DISTRICT,
CENTRAL KENYA - Champagne Ridge in the early
pan of the century was a safari paradise for the rich
and royal white hunters from Europe; now it is tourists
from around the world who camp on the ridge and
photograph wildlife. The equatorial night sky has the
most brilliant stars that you can imagine. The lions
are roaring again and a leopard just coughed. Crickets
and mosquitoes are making a continuous din of chirps
and hums. It is good to he back in Africa, under
canvas. - -
I think back to my first visits to -Kenya, Tanzania
and Uganda. It was as a university student under the
Operation Crossroads Africa program that I first trav-
eled here in 1964. Then in the 1980s I returned to
Uganda to train graduate students in the field of con-
servation and National Park management.but when
bullets started to fly again due to civil unrest, our
research interests waned - but my interest in the region -
did not.
As the sun jump-starts the day (sunrise takes only a
few minutes at the equator), thc doves and other tropi-
cal birds add to the noise. -The bird lovers are already
peering through binoculars. hoping -for a new sighting
' to add to their lifetime list. The portable generator
sputters to life, so it is time to roll out from under my
mosquito net, to wash up quickly. to jump into the
mini vans, to mumble sleepily ""Jamho"' (Swahili for
'hello') to the driver and to settle in for a one hour
safari thrum !sh the Park. Today, ail of, us are looking
f )r cheetahs and leopards since some of us heard them
last night; lions are old stuff because we have seen
them already. Small. scattered groups of -zebra, wan-
hogs, oryx, impala, Thompson's gazelle and water-
buck glance up and then resume feeding. seemingly
undisturbed by our presence. Ostrich march through
the tall grass while Guinea fowl 'and sand grouse scat-
ter from the roadway. Eagles, starlings and weaver
birds are active in the acacia trees looking for lunch.
The carnivores arc nowhere in sight! We return to our
camp of 50 tents, eat breakfast and then go to the lec-
ture tents for classes. Lecture tents?? Classes??
We are 60 university students and a dozen profes-
sors, collected from .Newfoundland to British
Columbia, for' a semester called 'Study in Africa'.
This Canadian consortium of universities is linked in a
program that was initiated in 1992 from Langara
College in British Columbia. .Courses being taught
include anthropology, archaeology, ecology, entomol-
ogy, geography. marine biology, ornithology, and
wildlife conservation. The students arc keen - after all
they have spent hard earned money for this part of
their university training. There•is no better way to
learn because we can look out the teat door to.see the
textbook examples for wildlife conservation, ornithol-
ogy and ecology. The anthropologists guide us
through villages to learn how different tribes use the
land. Archaeologists take us to sites where some of
the oldest remains of humans arc found; at other sites
twenty thousand year old Stone Age tools lic-exposed
from the recent rains and soil erosion. At dusk the
hugs are too close, even for the entomologists. as bee-
tles swirl around the electric lights and backstroke
through our soup; macaroni and cheese, with all the
extras, takes on a whole new meaning here. The
geographers explain the volcano dominated land-
scapes; there is nothing like this in southern Ontario! -•
The marine biology professor is having some diffi-
culty, with field examples in this savanna. but wait
until he has the attention of thc class at the coast of the
Indian Ocean!!
We landed in.Nairobi four weeks ago, expecting the
dry season. We were quickly introduced to the results
of weeks of unseasonable, heavy rain storms. The
gravel roads are a mess and semi trailer trucks are get-
ting buried to the flat bed. 'The land is green rather
than red from dust. The savanna has tall grass and
trees are in full leaf; the animals have scattered far and
wide 'because every water hole has the liquid that is
normally so precious. Crops are growing in fields that
would normally be fallow until the long rains.
As we traveled northwest from Nairobi into the
Highlands we passed shambas (small farms) where
corn, beans and 'sweet potatoes are intermixed with
bananas, papayas, and sugar cane. Then we descended
into the great Rift Valley (one ofthe birth places of
humans) where higher air temperatures and lower rain
fall supports sisal crops, cattle grazing and where mil-
lions of flamingos breed on Lake Nakuru. Northward
we climbed into the Highlands where wheat replaces
corn and at even higher elevations forestry is a big
industry. Irrigation water from the -high country pro-
duces rice in the lower valleys. Mount Elgoh and
Mount Kenya National Parks are spectacular cones of
extinct volcanoes with well forested cauldrons. If you
climb these cones thinking that you are fit, you will
find that the air gets thin when you reach 3,000 meters
and these mountains rise to over 4,000 meters.
Much has changed over the past 35 years. Before
Independence from Britain in 1963, Kenya was well
known for its big game hunting and its agricultural pro-
duce of coffee and tea. After Independence, Kenya
became the darling of countries who gave foreign aid;
ihe economy leaped ahead. the population rose quickly
and tourism became a major industry. The city of
Nairobi became an international hub for East Africa
-and- a center for many urban environmental ills.
Periodic political uncertainty has taken its toll on the
'economy; for example, poaching of elephants and
rhino became an international issue (poaching is now
under control but the rhino population is critically low)
and local unrest surrounding national elections last
autumn led to tourists canceling their vacations to some
destinations. The long term problems of rapid human
population growth and pressure on limited farm land
are now complicated by the rapidly spreading AIDS
virus and slower industrial development. Not all cul-
tural groups in Kenya agree that enough development
has occurred. Some groups of villages in the rural
regions eagerly pursue development at all costs, while
the Maasai people argue for continuation of their tradi-
tional lifestyle of herding cattle, goats and sheep.
Tourists like to visit central Kenya during the dry
seasons of August -September and January - February
because there is pleasant weather, few bugs and the
water holes beside the 5 -star tourist lodges arc teeming
with wildlife. The Indian Ocean beaches are attractive
all year long hut the main season is the Christmas to
Easter period which reflects the cold weather in
Europe. From my point of view, this is the time to
visit! The wildlife in the National Parks and Reserves
is more spectacular than ever and the Rift Valley and
the -volcanic mountains of Kilimanjaro, Kenya, Meru.
and Elgon arc still breathtaking both from.a scenery
and a strenuous climbing point of view. For the budget
conscious, fewer tourists mean lower room rates and
less expensive transportation.. For all travelers, any
travel is valuable. By experiencing another culture and
country, you will more readily appreciate what is most
valuable to you at home.
If the romance of the 'Dark Continent' has any
attraction at all, rent the video 'Out of Africa' which
stars Merryl Street and Robert Redford. The movie,
with its stunning landscape and wildlife photography,
-is based on the life of Karen Blixen who, early in the
century. had a farm in the Ngong Hills -Just west of
Nairobi. After seeing the movie you must call your
local travel . agent
for information on
one or more of the
outstanding Safari •
Lodges of Kenya!
Have a great.
Safari!!
.Three major tourist attractions
in East Africa scenery, wildlife
and people
Blyth audience will be Waiting for G. Doe.
BLYTH - They're back in rehear-
sal at Blyth. and this May they'll be
Waiting for G. Doe.
'They' are the same zany troupe
who thrilled local audiences with
Come Back to the G►'m MaryLou,
MaryLau and fast year's hit, Gail
and Brad's Marvelous Wedding
Adventure. This time the setting is
a surprise party where more than
the balloons arc full of hot air.
Written by Rob Bundy and di-
rected by Duncan McGregor, Wait-
ing for G. Doe will feature the out-
standing talents of such . Blyth.
favorites as Anne Elliott, Floyd
Herman, Kathleen Babcock and
Gary Haist.
The play will run May 1 and 2 at
Blyth's Memorial Hall. Following
dinner at 6 p.m., party guests will
start Waiting for G. Doe at 8 p.m.
at Blyth's Memorial Hall. Tickets
for both the dinner and show cost
S25 per person, with show only
tickets are $15. Call the Blyth Fes-
tival box office at (519) 523-9300.
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OTTAWA - Euthanasia has al- tinuation of artificial or ex- currently does not recognize com-
passion as an acceptable justifica-
tion for killing another individual,"
he commented.
. According to . Steckle, the Ca-
nadian Medical Association docs
not want its members to assist - in
suicide. .
"I personally fear that satiety
would devise an infinite number of
uses for death once it has become a
legal means of solving human prob-
lems." he said.
ready been debated in the House of traordinary measures is, in my
Commons. and Huron MP ' Paul opinion, ethical, legal and con-
Steckle thinks the government sistent with. standard medical prac-
should get on with "the business of tices," Steckle said. .
running the country and stop dwell- He doesn't ,agree with physicial
ing on the resolved issues 'of the assisted suicide.
past." "Although assistance of this type
Steckle raised the . topic in the is usually provided reluctantly for
House of- Commons last Wednes- compassionate reasons, this is not
day. always the case. It should be noted
Steckle stated he would not sup- that regardless of the method, clas-
port a motion to develop 'a special sification or motive. Canadian law
committee aimedat reviewing pro-
visions of the Criminal Code of
Canada which outlaw the practice
of euthanasia and physician as-
sisted suicide.
Steckle also explained his per-
sonal beliefs on the issue. While he
said it is ethical not to provide or.
halt artificial life support, he does
not agree with deliberately killing
someone who is suffering.
"Permitting an individual with a
terminal illness to conclude their
life in a natural 'fashion is simply
not euthanasia. Where the situation
is Medically hopeless, a decision
not to .provide or to halt the con -
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M.P.P. for Middlesex, is encourag-
ing Middlesex residents to come
forward with their nominees for the
1998 Ontario Medal for Good
Citizenship. The medal is awarded
annually to 12 Ontarians whose
selflessness, humanity and kindness
have made Ontario a better place in
which to live. -
"Since 1973, Ontario has been
honoring the citizens who have vol-
untarily made extraordinary contri-
butions to their fellow citizens. I
am certain that many residents of
Middlesex are deserving of such
recognition," stated Smith.
Any individual or organization is
welcome to submit nominations for
the 1998 award. An Advisory
Council will review the nomina-
tions and select the. 12 nominees
who, in their judgement, show the
greatest merit. The nine members
and the Chair of the Advisory
Council are Ontario citizens who
reflect the different areas of the
province.
The deadline for nominations is
*fay 1, 1998 Nomination forms are
Available by contacting: Ontario
Honors and Awards Unit, Ministry
of Citizenship, Culture and
*tecreation, 77 Bloor Street West,
4th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M7A
2R9, (416) 314-7528.
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CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BIDDULPH
TAKE NOTICE that the council of the Corporation of the Township of Bidduiph passed by-law No. 19-1998 on
the 24th day of March, 1998 under section 38 of the Planning Act. R,S.O. 1990,
AND TAKE NOTICE that council of the Corporation of the Township of Biddulph has the authority to extend the
period during which the Bylaw will be in effect to a total period not exceeding two years from the day of
passing of the By-law. -
AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or public body may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of
the Bylaw by filing with the Clerk of the Township not later than the 25 day of May, 1998, a notice of appeal
setting out the reasons for the appeal, accompanied by a fee of $125.00 payable to the Minister of Finance.
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association or the group on its behalf.
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and a copy of•the interim control by-law, are attached.
GIVEN THAT the lands to which the interim control by-law applies include potentially all lands zoned General
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DATED AT THE TOWNSHIP OF BIDDULPH THIS 26th DAY OF MARCH, 1998.
Larry G. Hoston, Clerk -Treasurer
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PURPOSE AND EFFECT BY-LAW NO. 19.1998 TOWNSHIP OF BIDDULPH
interim Control By-law - Regulating Livestock
The purpose of this By-law is to restrict, for a six month period, the use of certain lands in the Township of
Biddulph for the establishment of new livestock operations and expansions of existing operations where
buildings and structures used for the purposes of accommodating livestock would exceed 100 livestock units
per 40.5 hectares (100 acres) of tillable land. 'Livestock Units" represent numerical values assigned for
various types of livestock based on manure production and production cycles, e.g. 1 livestock unit is the
equivalent of 1 beef cow, 200 chicken broilers, 2 dairy heifers, 1 horse or 4 feeder hogs. The lands affected
by the Bylaw include alt lands zoned General Agricultural (Al) in the Township.
The Township is concerned with respect to manure management associated with these large operations and
the potential for pollution resulting from improper storage- and disposal' of manure. In addition, there is
concern about the potential for increased conflicts between large livestock operations and neighbouring non-
agricultural uses, particularly residential development. The township's zoning By-law, while requiring minimum
separation distances between livestock operations and neighbouring dwellings, does not otherwise restrict
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The Interim Control By-law will remain in effect for a period of six months from the date of its adoption unless
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