The Times Advocate, 2006-03-08, Page 7Wednesday, March 8, 2006
Exeter Times–Advocate
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Thanks for assistance
On behalf of the Canadian Institute for the Blind, South
Western District I would like to thank the people of
Huron County for their generosity during our recent
Crocus Campaign. Your kindness enabled us to see a 15
per cent increase in our sales. With approximately 300
clients in Huron County the funds raised are assisting
your neighbours.
Fundraising only works with good volunteers and we
are blessed with the best in Huron County. Thanks to all
of the groups, clubs, individuals and merchants for all
your support. Every campaign needs a leader and Mr.
Gordon Hill is world class. An Olympic medal of thanks
to Gordon.
Our next campaign will be our Walk for Independence
May 28 in Goderich. Stay tuned for more information.
BOB FISIIER
A dignified protest
To the farmers, their families, the agricultural retail
suppliers and all who participated in the tractor rally
March 1 between Goderich and Clinton:
You must be congratulated for the great showing and
the dignified, determined and polite protest rally which
you created. The grassroots participation and leader-
ship was fantastic. Actions like this make our work at
the county federation level easier and more importantly
effective. It is great to see that our farmers value each
other and help each other. Keep up the pressure!
To all the local travellers, residents, media and the
OPP, thank you for your support.
Huron County Federation of Agriculture
MARILYN BROADFOOT, public relations committee
Grits and Tories don't
offer change
Nearly 9,000 people in Huron -Bruce voted NDP in the
last election — a substantial increase from 2004.While I
would like to be able to thank each of those people indi-
vidually, that task is impossible.So to everyone who
voted NDP or considered doing so, thank you from
myself, my family and all of the volunteers who made up
the local NDP campaign team. I am enormously proud of
our campaign and the team of local volunteers who gave
of themselves so generously to provide voters in Huron -
Bruce a positive alternative to the kind of politics we
continue to see in Ottawa.
It saddens me to see how quickly the new Conservative
government returned to the ethical standards of the
past.To me, and I know many others, Stephen Harper's
actions around picking his cabinet displayed the same
sort of cynicism and ethical lapses he accused the
Liberals of. Voters wanted change and the majority in
Huron -Bruce voted for change, but it is now clear that
neither the Liberals nor the Conservatives will ever deliv-
er the kind of change people want.
One of the issues we highlighted in the last election was
the need for electoral reform such as proportional repre-
sentation so that every vote counts. Another part of the
NDP package, developed by Ed Broadbent was a
requirement that those MPs who wish to cross the floor
be required to consult their constituents in a
byelection.The action of now -Conservative David
Emerson in thumbing his nose at the voters in his riding
mere weeks after an election demonstrates how neces-
sary this is.The fact that Stephen Harper not only accept-
ed, but actively encouraged, this behaviour demon-
strates that saying something and living it are two differ-
ent things. This sorry episode makes it clear that real
change won't happen by switching back and forth
between the same old parties who have let you down
time and again.
Many people have asked me, 'what now?' I will contin-
ue to work for real change and the election of an NDP
MP. For me, fighting for change, social justice, health
care, the needs of seniors, the environment, youth, eco-
nomic development and the crisis facing farmers is not
just an election -time activity. It is something that should
occur every day. I know that the volunteers on the NDP
campaign team will continue working to better their
communities and this country. I will be joining them and
I hope you will too. If you would like to get involved, or
to highlight an issue you think needs attention please
contact us at huronbrucendp@bmts.com.
Congratulations to Paul Steckle for his success.I wish
you and your family the best. As well, congratulations to
the other candidates in the last election.While we might
differ on our vision for the future of our communities
and country, the dedication and commitment shown
during a long and difficult campaign are a credit to you
and to Huron -Bruce.
GRANT ROBERTSON
2006 NDP candidate
Exeter shuffleboard
(4 WINS)
Marge McCurdy
(3 WINs)Sam Skinner
Ray Hodgson
John Horn
Esther Hillman
(2 Wins) Don Dawe
Geraldine Smith
Clare Hayter
Aldeen Skinner
Frank Phillips
Bernice Boogemans
Jeanene Tucker
Phyllis Case
Millie Ross
274
304
288
188
152
197
179
143
132
123
115
107
86
82
FEBRUARY 16. 2006
(4 Win's)
Lorraine Alexander 323
(3 Wins)
Marge McCurdy 309
Ray Hodgson 258
Don Dawe 228
Jean Crerar 226
(2 Wins)
Leona Elliott 233
Fred Miller 204
Constance Kernick 201
Esther Hillman 163
Millie Ross
147
cooking with memories
BY DEBBY WAGLER
IN THE DAY OF EASY TO MAKE PANCAKE BATTER (OUT OF
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STILL CAN'T BE BEAT! THIS PANCAKE RECIPE WAS RANDY'S
FAVOURITE SATURDAY MORNING BREAKFAST WHEN WE WERE
FIRST MARRIED AND WE OFTEN MADE IT FOR VISITING
COMPANY AS STAPLE WAGLER BREAKFAST FARE! IT TAKES A
FEW EXTRA MINUTES BUT IT IS OH SO GOOD!
GOOD OLD PANCAKES
1-1 /2 cup flour
3-1 /2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
2 TBSP sugar
1 beaten egg
1-3/4 cup milk
3 TBSP melted butter
Blueberries (optional and as much as you want)
Stir flour with baking powder, salt and sugar. Combine egg,
milk, butter and add to dry ingredients. Beat until smooth.Add
in blueberries if using them. Drop by about it cup measure
onto a hot griddle or fry pan occasionally spraying the griddle
between batches. Cook on one side until puffed and full of
bubbles. Turn and cook other side. Serve with your favourite
topping. At our house it is maple syrup for Randy and I and
purchased table syrup for the kids. Can't figure out why any
one would choose table syrup! Happy breakfast!
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