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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2008-10-29, Page 31760 Senrice Directory CLEANING LADY AVAILABLE - 17 years experience, Grand Bend -Exeter area. References available. Phone Trish 519-238-2229 and leave a message. (43;44*) "HONEY DO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE - Grass Cutting & Trimming, Home Repairs, Odd Jobs, Glenn Pfaff 519-237-3835. (26tfn) MURRAY'S WOODWORKS - Custom kitchens and baths, Custom-made furniture. 519-234-6127 (42-34*) PARALEGAL SERVICES - Serious car accidents, per- sonal injury, accident benefits, insurance claims, media- tion, arbitration, settlement (tort & AB), chronic pain & catastrophic claims. Serving Western Ontario - call Richard 519-581-2222. We Can Help! (43-48*) RESIDENTIAL MOVES - deliveries, junk to the dump, handyman service. Call Vern 519-357-3387, 519-830- 3590 or 519-881-7770. (40-45x) TELEPHONE INSTALLATIONS, WIRING REPAIRS. CALL PETER MCFALLS - Tel: 235-0368. (30tfn2) RICHARD LOBB AUCTION CALENDAR • CLINTON 482-7898 SAT., NOV. 8 AT 10 A.M. John Deere 1830 tractor and loader, JD 160 hydrostatic riding mower, nearly new JD lawn trailer, genera- tor, outside wheel chair lift 2 years old, 1984 Ford car only 67516 miles, many appliances, antique furniture including large bowed glass china cabinet to be held at Seaforth Fair Ground Agri-Plex building for the Estate of Irene Healy of Dublin. See www.lobbauction.on.ca for pictures and full listing. EXTRA SPECIAL AUCTION SALE OF ANTIQUES, HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS, ETHAN ALLEN FURNITURE, WOOD WORKING EQUIP., TOOLS OF ALL KINDS, MISC. ETC. ILDERTON FAIR GROUNDS (Inside but dress for weather) SAT., NOV.1 - 9:30 A.M. TERMS: Cash or Approved Cheque Sale Day. No Buyers Premium. No Plastic Cards. See website for full listing - filsonrobson.theauctionadvertiser.com Hugh 519-666-0833 FILSON AUCTIONS Ray 519-666-2009 Wednesday, October 29, 2008 TIMES—ADVOCATE 31 CLASSIFIE CLASSIFIE. CLASSIFIE^ Prospects good, says OFA president By Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF SEAFORTH — "We're lucky we are farmers and you couldn't always say that," said Ontario Federation Of Agriculture (OFA) president Geri Kamenz at the annual Huron County Federation of Agriculture (HCFA) meeting in Seaforth Oct. 23. Kamenz told those in attendance that while he knows the realities they are facing, "the prospects look good," for farmers and "the glass is half full." Kamenz said the size and scope of Huron County is never lost on him. Some of the issues Kamenz talked about included the OFA lobbying for an agriculture minister to be appoint- ed from Ontario since there are provinces that pale compared to Huron County. Kamenz emphasized that producers "better know what their cost of pro- duction is, otherwise you won't know when to pull the trigger and you won't know if you did a better job than last year." He compared the situation for farm- ers to the manufacturing sector and said farm values are up and the num- ber of tractors sold in Huron County rose by more than 50 per cent this year. "Look at the plants closing in every direction," said Kamenz. While farm income is always an issue, Kamenz said, "to approach (the government) for money is a tough sell when your neighbours don't have a job." While the agricultural sector may not get financial security, said Kamenz, it may be more effective in pushing environmental issues. Kamenz said the question has been asked of Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty as to whether farmers will have to pay for environmental legisla- tion and that "his intention is that the public will pay." Kamenz said the last round of clean water legislation had 200 pages and that there are "always unforeseen consequences...we can't pay the freight. I think he's there." Kamenz added that he feels Ontario and Quebec farmers are similar and if they can work together, "we can determine agricultural policy in this country. Collectively we'll be better off." Also speaking at the meeting was Grade 10 student Megan Schlorff from Walkerton on her gold medal winning presentation from the Canada Science Fair. Schlorff described her "Let the River Flow" project that tested water quali- ty around Hanover and said she became interested in the topic because of the Walkerton water cri- sis. Schlorff tested 50 water wells as well as 30 sites in the Saugeen and Pine Rivers for nitrates and E.coli bacteria. She also sent surveys to 1,000 resi- dents on their use of pharmaceuticals and personal care products and how they dispose of them. Schlorff said all her river tests showed some forms of contamination but the well testing showed results below the standards. SHDHS junior girls basketball team playing strongly EXETER — The South Huron District High School Panthers Junior Girls basketball team had another great day on Oct. 22 when they traveled to Wingham for two league games against the Central Huron Redmen and the F.E. Madill Mustangs. The Central Huron game was close as the Redmen would not go quietly staying within two points of the Panthers until the last minute of the 38 - 33 Panther win. Panther's coach Russ Watson believes the long wait before their game contributed to the Panthers' slow start offensively as they could only muster 16 points in the first half. The defense continued to play strong however as several of the ladies combined to limit the Reclmen's best top scor- ers. The Panthers came out much stronger against Madill notching a convincing 48 to 19 win. The defense continued to be the difference as every Panther fought tenaciously for possession of the ball, throwing the Mustang's top three scorers completely off their game. Offensively the leading Panther scorers on the day were Taelor Douglas with 26, Chelsea Brintnell with 18, Jaemi Douglas with 14 and Gina Phouttharath with 10 points. The Panthers, whose record is now 7-3 can guarantee themselves a fourth place finish and have an outside shot at third place in the Huron Perth standings with a win in their final regular season game against Listowel next Wednesday. Food drive – Molly and Eddie Towton of Hensall pose with items donated during the Hensall Library's Food for Fines drive.The drive allowed those with unpaid library fines to make amends by donating one food item per overdue library item.The donations will be passed on to a local food bank. (Photo/Ben Forrest) UPCOMING SALES SAT., NOV. 8 AT 9:30 A.M. at South Huron Rec Centre Exeter Dispersing a large offering of antiques, collectibles, household G furnishings & effects, appliances, apt. size piano, China & glass, woodworking and hand & power tools. Ken & June Campbell plus additions. Check next week's paper or our website for more com- plete list of this excellent auction. AUCTIONEER: Bob Heywood, 519-235-0874 For pics & list: www.bobheywoodauctions.com AUCTION SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2008 Preview 12:00 P.M., Auction 1:00 P.M. HENSALL ARENA $c COMMUNITY CENTRE 157 Oxford St., Hensall, ON Tel. 519-262-3206 for directions • Te1.519-219-7643 for auction info TRUCKLOADS::: TRUCKLOADS!!! * Brand new furniture * Sofa sets, bedroom sets, dining sets and more... Box spring and mattress blow-out Signed and certified sports memorabilia Plasma TV's and Projection TV's Grandfather clocks, artworks, kitchenwares and more... This is just a partial listing!!! Cash, Visa, Mastercard and Interac • GST and PST - 10% Buyers Premium Everything must be sold / Delivery service is available