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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1997-08-27, Page 19COMM1ThT[TY Times -Advocate, August 27, 1997 Page 19 ifrolatwur\WII�i&vi..... Letters to 11)1)11• the Editor Hog farmers unfairly blamed "The fact that is crystal clear is that no one group can claim to be better than the other." Dear Editor: - Last week in the Exeter Times Advocate -there was an article. of a group called the Huron's Edge. .was leader Joe Gleason is concerned. with E coli bacteria levels -in Lake Huron and the consequent -beach closings. His group is laying the majority of • the blame for the problem at the feet o( local hog farmers. . For the -last two weeks 1 have spoken to many press and media people about the problem -and have allowed Joe to continually press the farmers as be-, • ing the hulk of the problem. I can't Iet this go on • any longer. My conscience won't let me and I feel other groups should start -to assume a greater portion for the Wattle. In speaking with the conservation authorities, health unit and Ministry, of Environment, one fact is dear. The prohlem of rising E coli levels is -closely related to high rainfall and high -volumes of water. • Where is it•from:' Who is responsible? Everyone! Everyone who is reading this today" -is partly respon- sihe.. ' . - • 1. The farmers who spread manure in the winter or too close to the creek or too much per acre are re- sponsible. • - 2. The property owner who has a private septic system thathas not been maintained is_responsible. 3. A municipality that has allowed their towns growth to overpower their municipal lagoon is re- sponsible' . • The fact that iscrystal clear is that no one group , can claim to be better than the other. A nimby ap- proach to this problem: (Huro,n's Edge approach) whether by design or by perception will not work. Everyone has to work on their own backyard similar to the approach -the other Lake Huron water quality - group (Lake Huron St. Joseph Watershed Water` Quality Partnership Project) is using. - i know from my personal relationship with Joe that he wasn't trying to create an us against them en- vironment. Unfortunately he has. Perception unfor- tunately too often. is reality. • I am a very proud farmerand resident of Hay Township. I have -been openly challenged to prove my practices are environmentally friendly and have accepted them..I could (and maybe should) demand the same from others but 1 don't like that approach. Together we can fix this problem. Be a part of the solution or continue to he pan of the problem.- — Sincerely. Jody Durand Teachers vote for sanctions "It is important to note that - teachers...do not take. strike ac- tion lightly." Dear Editor: Last week. the Federation of Women Teachers' Associations of Ontario voted at their annual meet- . ing to,support sanctions up to and including prov= ince=wide strike if legislation anticipated this week attempts to take away the.rightto strike, to elimi-- • nate principals and vice -principals from the bargain- ing ,unit. to adversely affect teachers pensionsor to limit the scope of bargaining. - Current teacher bargaining legislation in Ontario, since.1984, has been one of the most successful in North America. with only 1,7 per cent of collective agreements not being settled at the bargaining table. Compare this to the loss of Junior Kindergarten; - created by -the government itself. where two per cent of school days across the province.were lost in one year!-Huron:Ctiunty elementary teachers have- .. •neverbeen on strike, and have always found ways • ' to resolve difficulties at the.bargaining table..How- '. ever, the right to strike maintains a balance of pow-•, .er between parties that is.necessary for fair and just - - -settlement. The governit?ent-is also seeking to limit the scope of bargaining hy, taking preparation time, school year calendar. and class size ;issues out of negotia-, tions..This means that'teachers would no longer be - able to negotiate the conditions under which they teach or children learn: Over the past 15 years; and despite (he Social Contract, Huron County elemen- tary.teachers' negotiations have consistently fought to achieve and maintain reasonable class sizes. , The Federation also voted to oppose,the anticipat- ed removal of principals and vice -principals from - the bargaining unit, to lobby to ensure that -all prin- cipals and vice -principals remain accredited teach- - ers and to employ sanct"ions if any changes to the composition of the bargaining unit should occur. Teachers fear that the Harris government may even tually move to an American Model where principals - -may he appointed with business, rather than -teach- ing or child -related background. -•- The government has taken advantage of the pro- vincial instability it has created in public sector ac- tivities such as health,and social services, to intro-, duce ,Bill 136. Euphemistically called the public Sector Transition Stability Act, this legislation calls Tor sweeping cnges t-Tabourlegisf-ation and has many of the unions up in arms. The teachers federa- tions have voted to collaborate with labour cpuncils' , efforts against this pending legislation. It is expect- - ed that new legislation involving teachers will imi-_ -tate the labour hill and attempt to take away many of the gains teachers have won for themselves; and for -their students, over the years. - The intensity of teacher sanctions against the province will essentially depend upon the govern- ment's actions at this point. It is important to note that teachers; concerned about the welfare of their students, do not take strike -action lightly. -However, . any attempts by the government to erode the quality - of public education in Ontario through new:bargain- , ing legislation, must be resisted, • . Willi Laurie, Outgoing President, -- Huron Women Teachers' Association Bible school a .highlight of vacation "They had a great time, and were eager to go the next day..." Dear Editor: Today everything is quiet, and I am hack to my normal routine. Last week our house was alive with the sights and sounds of our.two-granddaughters,. aged 11 and almost nine, visiting .from Mississauga. • Before the girls arrived, we spotted an ad in the T- A announcing a Daily Vacation Bible School at Ca- ven Presbyterian Church. Exeter. from August 18 to 22:1 considered the timing providential! When I mentioned this to the two, they were rather dubious about registering. I suggested that rattier than miss out on what could be a very positive experience, they should at least try it once: • - After a short conference. the girls agreed to go on ' Monday. They had a great time, and were eager'to -go the -next day, and the next. Their -mornings were spent learning songs, hearing about Biblical heroes, doing crafts and, last but notleast, enjoying snack breaks. By Friday:the two wanted to he dropped off a half-hour early, and requested that next year's stay with their grandparents coincide with Caven's 1998 DVBS! My husband and I attended the closing picnic, then helped the girls gather up their treasures. In- cluded were professional tapes of the songs they had learned (and a hook containing the lyrics), t -shirts with the DVBS program's colorful logo, a diorama of Moses in his basket on the Nile, a little bird, house, artwork and the addresses of some newly ac- quired pen pals. . I wish to publicly express our thanks and appreci- ation to Caven's Youth Program Director Tracey Whitson-Bahro, Volunteers Rebecca Roushbourne, Rachel Bevin and Susan Moore, plus the other la- dies who helped with registration etc., for giving of their -time and their talents to not Only entertain a group of youngsters. hut to plant in little -hearts godly precepts -and principles that will remain withthese children tier the rest of their lives. The ex- tent of fhb harvest will' not be known this side of eternity.' . May God bless you: ladies,'as much as you have .blessed Jessica and Emily.Reynolds_ " -Yvonne Reynolds The joys of middle age --"I have ifarned to en- Joy a walk in the park; or bush and. relax-. " Dear Editor:, . i recently purchased a bicycle (I have not rode one in years) and took it [easy for the'first few days. I • waked across the streets with it and was in constant fear of falling'off or being hit by a car or truck.; The - third day came and my age showed up. If you don't know what.came into my realization; l was the -- "dreaded" middle' age. For the younger readers, middle age is •when your brain says you are 25 . and your body says you are 105. - Anyway, on the third day I rode —from-Ezeterto-St.; cnetlh'-s M- get aride back: I woke .up the.next day and found out just what pain really is. Now I do a lot of walking , with a playful young dog. but :- walking and riding come into -two different muscle groups. - ' - Now, getting back to middle age. just what is it'? 1, may be -able to shed little light.on this, You - wake up in the morning,.turn on , the T.V. and what station do you - find? CBC. then you turn it off. put • the radio on and again you find • CBC. in my younger days. 1 'wouldn't be caught watching dr lis- tening to The Canadian Broadcast- ing Corporation (being Canadian, Making a splash Biggest splash. After several delays, the Exet- er public pool held its " Water Olympics last Wednesday afternoon. Events included biggest splash, smallest splash, • longest underwater swim, an obstacle -course, continuous som- ersaults and craziest jump. Pictured before and after entering the water is biggest splash winner Justin MacDonald. Fol- lowing in a close second was Tyler Miller. The pool will be open until Friday and then close for the season. we all like to pick on it).' I realize that 1 am -getting older ormiddle aged. l find myself opening the 'fridge door and wondering if.I was putting something away or taking it out. I go into another room to do . something and find that I have to go batik to -where I was before I re- member only to do the same thing all over again,• The hooks I read. are much different now than they were when I was younger. For example 'How to Strengthen Your Memo- ry' and the Dictionary. This is mid- dle age! Deadline for hunting lottery The deadline-gsubmit deer_hunt- ing lottery draw applications in Hu- ron and Perth counties is Sept. 2 at 4:30 p.m.. not Sept. 4 as reported in the Times Advocate last week. Applications are available at Hu- ron and Perth licence issuers and Ministry of Natural Resources of- fices. For more information contact the Clinton MNR office at (519) 482-3428. We wish to draw your attention to the following in our current '75 Years Get Set to Save' fryer. Page 3 Item 7. Lunch bag Plus, 99- 3652.6. The illustration is incorrect and should be for 99-3655. priced at 1.1.99. Insert page 2: Item 1. 17 -pc. enamel - on -steel cookware set. 42-0016-4 does not include the kettle or stock pot. The illustration is incorrect. Page 5 Item 2. Mastercraft paints. The price block reads: Reg. 25.99, Sale 17.99. Save 30%. Should read: Reg. from 25.99. Sale from 17.99. Save up to 30%. - ALSO We wish to draw your attention to the following in our current Slap Shot savings flyer that was inserted in our 75 Years "End of Summer Sale" Ryer. insert Page 1: Item 6. Titan ASD Exchange 7000. Copy reads: Reg. 29.99, Sale 20.09. Should read: Reg. 29.99, sale 20.99. We sincerely regret any inconvenience ►vs may have cat .d you. enote 334/335.97- zones: al excl.4 I look through my record collec- tion (the black vinyl things'hdfiire C.D.'s)and find that I'm lost in the :60s and '70's. When i read the paper I don't go to the coniics, . crosswords or horoscope first, that i 'actually read the news first. Am i. the person that 1 said i would not turn into'?-AHHH! But seriously, I enjoy,this•age,. I have learned toenjoy a walk in the park or hush and relax. Who cares if I sit and watch the. Wonder Years and reminisce. Middle age isn't all , that bad. Maybe I can't ride a bike as far as 1 used to. yes I need glass- es to read, fastball is out, and who made 18 holes of golf twice as far • as when 1 was 18. But I do enjoy this age of forgetfulness and learn- ing that 1 enjoy learning and'am in - terested in what the world is doing. Quiet and tranquility is a silent blessing. - Who knows? I just might enjoy . the golden years that come next. EEK! Not too scion I hope. . Steve Dettmer. Exeter ® Ontario Request; for Public Opinion on the Proposed Nursing Home.Annual licence Renewal of Queensway Nulsjng Home,.Hensall In accordance with the Nursing Homes Act, public opinion is being requested prior to a final decision being -made on the above. If you have -comments or opinions and wish to bring them to the attention of the Ministry of Health. you may 'submit them in writing by addressing them to:' Director. long Term Care Division -Ontario Ministry of Health . 56 Wellesley Street West. 15th door Toronto. Ontario M7A 267 (416) 327-7345, by September 29. 1997 , Please include the name of the nursing home and quote Project #111-98 on all written submissions. The Director will consider all submissions before making a final decision. THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS ACT 11101E REGARDING 1887 VOTERS' LIST TOWN OF EXETER VILLAGE OF HENSALL VILLAGE OF ZURICH TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN TOWNSHIP OF USBORNE TOWNSHIP OF HAY TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Voters' Lift prepared as required by The•Municipal Elections Act, will be available on Tuesday, September 2, 1997 for inspection in the office of the Municipal Clerk and in. other locations within each municipality. Please -contact -your Municipal-Office-for--information-on-the-other- locations where the Voters' List will be available. • Electors should examine the Ilst to ensure that there names and relevant information are correctly shown. Electors, who are resident in a particular municipality (not non-residents) are enumerated to vote for the one of the following amalgamated school boards: English language Public English language Separate French language Public French language Separate the latter two boards are located outside the Huron Perth region. Electors should pay particular attention to how they are enumerated because that will identify which school board trustee they will receive a ballot for. During normal office hours of the Clerk in your municipality, electors may make application for inclusions, additions or corrections to, or deletions from the Voters' List by completing and filing the appropriate form in the municipality where you will be voting. - The Voters' List revision period from September 2, 1997 until the close of the election places at 8:00 p.m. on November 10th, 1997. Elizabeth Bell, Clerk Town of Exeter, Olde Town Hall, 322 Main Street, Exeter (235-0310 Ext. 24). Luanne Phair, Clerk Village of Hensel!, 108 King Street, Hensel!, (262-2812) Sharon Baker, Clerk, Village of Zurich, 22 Main Street West, Zurich (236-4974) Janisse Zimmerman, Clerk Township of Hay, 14 Mill Street, Zurich (236-4351) - Larry Brown, Clerk Township of Stephen, 38 Victoria Street East, Crediton (234-6331) Sandra Strang, Clerk Township of Usbome, R.R. #3 Exeter (235- 2900) Jack McLachlan, Clerk Township of Tuckersmith, R.R. #5, Clinton. (Vanastra) (482-9523)