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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1989-09-20, Page 5THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEPTEMBER 20, 1989 — 5A CANINE UNIT - The Ontario Provincial Police dog and handler who were respon- sible for apprehending a man wanted by several Canadian police forces, were. back in the Seaforth area recently. Constable Wayne Wood and Keine of London OPP returned to search for evidence in a bush lot south of Harpurhey where the ob- ject of last week's chase,, a parolee from Kingston Penitentiary, was arrested. The man was apprehended early last Thursday morning following an all-night chase in- volving several local police forces and the London OPP Canine Unit. Corbett photo. OFA Director discusses Riddell, BY MELODY FALCONER CLINTON - At the regional meeting of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) on September 14, guest speaker Carl Sulliman, executive director of the OFA, spoke about two current and sen- sitive topics for farmers: Jack Riddell's dismissal and pending changes in income tax. He described Riddell as a man who always fought vigorously and worked hard for the farmers he represented. "This may not mean that everyone in this room always agreed with him, but he still remains an important ally and friend to this county and to the federa- tion." Mr. Sulliman stated that he felt that the way Riddell was dismissed was an embarrassment to this community. "The premier fired our agriculture minister while he was in the middle of an important meeting. Now, I ask you, would he have fired Bob Nixon (finance minister) while he was in a meeting? I question the level of importance the government has for this portfolio Co-op stf_ dent. at The Seaforth Public Utilities Commission 'has taken on Seaforth District High School student Jeff Kennedy for five months, as part of the cooperative education program. Jeff started Wednesday with the PUC. He is a student in the electrical program at the high school, and will be learning another phase of the industry. He will be getting practical experience at the utility, but all hands-on activities will be with non - energized components. The utility bas completed several pro- jects in the last month including installing lights for the streetscape dedication September 7 in front of the municipal of- fice. A mini pad transformer was install- ed on West William Street for new homes and to accommodate future growth. New high pressure sodium street lights, like those on Goderich Street, have been ordered to replace those on North Main (agriculture), if they think this is possi- ble." The OFA Executive Director recently met with the new minister of agriculture and he feels that David Ramsay offers a different style of politics which will be watched closely by the federation. "Not a lot has come out of the govern- ment for the farmers in a long time, now I understand that the crunch is on but I think it should mean that the government form closer ties with farm leadership." Mr. Sulliman then expressed his outrage regarding the changes in income tax. "It is a fundamental breach of our privacy as Canadian taxpayers for the government to attempt to define what our vocations are - to define what a farmer is (in the past the income tax form re- quested the taxpayer to write in their vocation). There are not many farmers who don't have multiple sources of in- come; they could not stay on the land otherwise, and the fact that they will be penalized for this is the wrong approach to the problem." Seaforth PC New, and old at The Van Egmond Foundation's Ciderfest is coming up this Sunday and promises to round out the Fall Fair weekend with a variety of nev' entertainments and old standbys. Held annually at the historic Van Eg- mond House in Egmondville, this year Ciderfest will feature the flea market at which anyone is welcome to set up a table, and several new and old displays in- cluding: Cider making by Gerry Martene of RR 4 Seaforth, sausage making by Wayne Wiggins with sausage on a bun available during the day, Jayne Cardno will demonstrate spinning wool, Ivan Smillie of Hensall will be caning chairs, Rachel Schwalm of Hensall will be reading teacup leaves, Jim Wallace of Benmiller will be working a forge as a blacksmith, Dur Sill will operate a ram, and a wood carver from Moorefield will be in attendance. There is a full program of entertainment which will begin with children's storyteller Marion Doucette at 1:15, and will include highland dancing by Carly Price, face painting for children, the No Notes Jug Band from Goderich, and other shows. Wendy O'Brien, quilt artist from St. Marys, will be set up in the living room of the Van Egmond house, and Alfie Dale will be painting either indoors or outside. There will be antique cars from local clubs, and antique tractors. A Wurlitzer organ will add music to the atmosphere. Merton Keyes will display a truck, an old 1989 Ciderfest Studebaker, loaded with school bells from the area mounted in the back and rigged electrically to control ringing. Dinner will be held at 4:45 and will again include a whole roast pig and five barbecued turkeys. But the beef will be cooked in rustic fashion this year. A hole four feet deep will be dug and a fire lit in- side. When the fire is reduced to coals the beef will be wrapped, put in the hole with the coals, and the hole covered over. After several hours of cooking the beef will be uncovered and served. The Van Egmond House will be open for those who would like to explore it. Last year's Ciderfest was a big success for the organizers. "That's the best one we've had," says Van Egmond Foundation member Dorothy Williams, " but it was the best weather we've ever had too." Ciderfest is the main fund-raiser for the Van Egmond Foundation, who receive no funding from municipal governments or other sources, "We work hard to keep that house going and there's only a few of us," says Mrs. Williams, "and we're not getting any younger," she adds. Ciderfest will be held Sunday, September 24 with the grounds opening at 10 a.m. Tickets for the dinner can be purchased at Becker's. k McLaughlift Chev-Olds 13 Main St. Seaforth F.27-1140 • Service • Selection • Savings • Satisfaction • Leaetng • Complete BODY SHOP Service Water Weil DRILLING W.D. Hopper and Sons Ltd. 4 MODERN ROTARY RIGS Nell Durl 522-1737 522-0828 JIM ANDERSON TREE MOVING SERVICE TREES BOUGHT & SOLD Call Evenings... HLYTH 523-4894 Income tax He then stated that it is the federa- tion's intention to fight the tax change every step of the way. "Perhaps their appeal tribunal will grind to a halt when they receive 20,000 appeals. The government must learn a lesson: when you are going to deal with farmers, you must consult with them." THANK -YOU TO EIIDDELLLL The 40 people (approximately) who at- tended the meeting at Clinton Public School passed a resolution stating that the regional organization write a letter to Jack Riddell thanking him for the work he has done for them. (PORK BUTT CHOPS ~STOREMADE BACON PATTIES ..1.59 ..1.79 Order Now For Thanksgiving FRESH TURKEYS. iln -1821 BLADE or SHORT RIB ROAST T1.89 SWEET PICKLED COTTAGE 2 na ROLLS LB II Check out our in-store STEAK SPECIALS 1tse au:,i ikOrdy CheCk.:Our Trim and Freshness IN«SI'O E SPECIALS :Mt1 t1<=t1 1=D•as.=t, a.==4,c 414==4K===X 11 Street. Watermain on Brantford Street was extended 250 feet west to accommodate a new home and future growth. There was a water leak on Birch Street earlier this month,'near Luke's Machine Shop, where a pipe was .fractured. The cause of the fracture wasn't determined but the main was repaired. The PUC participated in the mock disaster at the Seaforth and District Com- munity Centres on September 18. The utili- ty was called in to deal with simulated downed .lines. Two PUC employees were given permis- sion to attend the Western Ontario Water- works Conference October 4, 1989 in Lucan. The utility's red shed requires repairs in- cluding a new roof; but the commission did not budget for the repairs, which are estirnated to cost approximately $3,000, and opted waiting until a budget is set for next year before proceeding with the work. Cook's 1 :Tie have a world of marketing experience to offer you Part of the look's Crop Marketing lean) , Imnr lilt 1'rpJnr Oast Wheeler Atwood Branch Manager, 1•Irst year with Cook's Pauline Mt Cann cram Merchandiser. 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