Clinton News-Record, 1974-04-04, Page 13Despite diseases, pets still popular
'BY HARRY NOWSEL.I.,
• DEPARTMENT OF
PATHOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
Man, when he domesticated
the dog and cat to serve as his
companion animals, increased
his exposure to infectious and
parasitic diseases. In spite of
some 65 diseases that dogs and
cats.are capable 'of transmitting
fo man, citizens of most coun-
tries show little concern about
the role of pets in the spread of
disease, The exceptions are
Iceland and Greece where dog
ownership is discouraged
because of the Echinococcus
tape worm problem which
produces hydatid disease in
man,
On the other hand many
Canadians and residents of the
United States protest against
free roaming pets, the damage
they inflict on property, the
,nuisance and. pollution. they
produce, the cause of pet in-
duced road accidents and the
terror created by vicious dogs,
Further annoyance to many
are the attitudes and actions of
The Farm Products
Marketing Board has announ-
ced further details concerning
an expression of opinion by ap-
ple producers on a proposal of
the Ontario Apple Marketing
Commission for a change in the
method of collecting producer
license fees. The expression of
opinion was announced by the
Honourable Wm. A. Stewart on
March 6.
The balloting is to take place
on April 23 in ministry offices
in Clinton and at convenient
apple • storage offices
throughout the producing
areas. A list of producers
eligible to vote will be posted in
the county and district offices
of the Ministry of Agriculture
and Food from April 1 to April
5 inclusive. Apple producers
are invited to examine these
lists to assure themselves that,
if eligible, their names are in-
cluded.
All growers who were subject
to license fees of $25 or more
some pet owners who more and
more attempt to turn their pets
into people, pets as surrogate
children or husbands, pets as
heirs, pets over people, pet
cosmetics and pet funerals.
In spite of these concerns,
Pets increase in number in
Canada, each year pounds
and humane societies are for-
ced to handle an increased
number of free roaming stray
and unwanted pets. • It is
estimated in Canada that in
1973 between 1/2 million and
one million unwanted dogs and
cats were destroyed.
People not satisfied with the
usual pets have turned to
exotic animals such as ocelots,
margays, monkeys, boa con-
strictors, racoons, skunks, etc,
DocUmented eases increase, of
infectious disease transmitted
to human beings, or injuries, of
the menacing of human life,
caused by animals that should
have remained in their natural
habitat, The animals as well
have suffered, unnecessarily,
because of the lack of under-
standing of proper care for
these captive wild p species.
for any of the crop years 1971,
1972, 1973, will be entitled to
ballot. Producers with existing
plantings which would generate
license fees of at least $25 when
in full production, after making
a declaration to this effect, will
be entitled to ballot,
The Commission's proposal
is for a license fee of $10 per
acre of apple trees with
provision for exemption of new
plantings under the age of
seven years. All growers will
also have a basic exemption
from the first $25 of license
fees. Meetings will be held in
all areas prior to the
Enquiries should be directed
to the Ontario Apple Marketing
Commission, Ontario Food
Terminal, Toronto; or to the
Secretary, Farm Products
Marketing Board. Details con-
cerning the exact location of
polls and producer registration
will be contained in a letter to
be forwarded to all producers
about April 12.
Small wonder there are
many citizens leaning towards
the promotion of a petless
society. Pe( owners must
develop greater responsibility
or face the unfortunate day of a
life without pats, resulting in
the loss of important valuable
companionship all because they
haven't been fair or responsible
to their pets or to their fellow
citizens.
Local growers to vote
on apple marketing plan
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formation to persons considering Conestoga for Sep-
tember, 1974.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 6
1:00 p.m. . 4:00 p.m.
Clinton Liberals meet
Don Kay of Clinton was elec-
ted chairman of the Clinton
Liberal Association' last Wed-
nesday night (March 27) at
their annual meeting at the
Clinton Town 'Hall.
Cam Addison was elected
vice-chairman, Ina Durst was
picked as secretary and Fred
Deichert was named treasurer.
At the meeting, the newly
elected executive was given the
power to appoint new poll
chairman where necessary and
to form committees to act on
behalf of the association.
12-,CLINTON„ HPWS.RECORD, THURSDAY APRIL 4, 1974
The County of Huron wants Ontario
Hydro to obtain an amendment to the Of-
ficial Plan for Hydro facilities in Huron
such as power corridors and generating,
stations,
This decision was reached at last
Friday's session of county council during
which Warden Bill Elston urged an open
discussion on a rather unofficial announ-
cement of several weeks ago that Ontario
Hydro plans to build a generating station
within 20 miles of Goderich,
County Planning Director Gary David-
son says that according to the Official Plan,
an amendment is required if, in the opinion
of the planning board, the use is of county
significance.
"The power corridors, I feel, are
definitely of county-wide significance,"
said the planning director, "and I would
recommend that Hydro be notified that
such corridors shall require amendments to
the county plan."
"In making this recommendation I
On a motion by ,Goderich Reeve Deb
Shewfelt and Grey Township Reeve
Charles Thomas, county council for Huron
has agreed to ,look into the possibility of
setting up a special committee to study
restructuring in the county.
Reeve Shewfelt said the county needed
to take a close look at its system of govern-
ment as well as its priorities for the future.
He advocated, however, a "mix" of urban
should point out that it is not the intention
at this time to simply oppose hydro power
corridors," continued Davidson. "Rather,
the purpose is to develop a mechanism
whereby the county and Ontario Hydro can
work together to develop mutually accep-
table solutions to the location of their
facilities." •
Warden Elston said there were
"questions all over the place". He said
county officials have no facts upon which
to base answers.
"We all know we need Hydro but we
want Hydro to work with us so that we do
not destroy the county as we now know it,"
said the Warden.
Reeve Doug McNeil, Colborne, said the
plans for the corridor which is now affec-
ting some Huron County farmers were laid
in 1969.
"How many farmers in that area were
aware of that corridor then?" asked
McNeil. "Surely the people involved should
at least have some idea of it."
and rural people on any committee which
is appointed.
Reeve Elgin Thompson of the Executive
Committee, said members of that commit-
tee had been advised by Hon. John White's
office that restructuring is not necessary at
the present time for Huron.
"Why do we still harp on it?" asked
Thompson.
However, despite Thompson's pleas, the
motion received the approval of council.
James Mair, deputy-reeve of Morris
Township, said his council was first
notified of the corridor in 1971. "It was
pretty well cut and dried then," he added.
Reeve Allan Campbell, McKillop, said
citizens in Huron - particularly farmers' -
want answers.
Indications from the discussion were
that if Hydro and the county are not
agreed upon the terms of a possible amend-
ment to the official plan, the matter could
go before an Ontario Municipal Board.
Reeve Anson McKinley of Stanley Town-
ship said he was pleased the planning
board had brought forth this recommen-
dation to council.
"It is one of the basic reasons for the
plan," said McKinley. "It is a step in the
right direction."
Some reeves reiterated planning board's
claim that not all people are opposed to
Hydro lines and plants in the area. General
opinion, however, was that Hydro in the
past has treated farmers shabbily when it
came to making financial settlerrient :for
crossing their latirr";'''!!
One reeve, Roy Williamson of Grey, said
Hydro was offering farmers in 1974 what
amounted to 1968 prices for their land.
Mrs. Helen Jermyn, deputy-reeve of
Exeter, suggested that if Hydro wasn't set-
ting up a meeting with the county, the
county should approach Hydro with plans
for a discussion,
"What are we planning for?" asked '
Deputy-reeve Gerry Ginn. "What is our
priority? Is it agriculture? Is it industry? Is
it recreation?" •
Reeve Deb Shewfelt felt there was "not
enough input from the towns" in this mat-
ter. He said not all Huron residents are
farmers despite the fact there were in-
dicationsere. industry is not all that welcome h
"Are we going after progress in the
county of Huron or are we against it?"
asked Deputy-reeve Frank, Cook, Clinton.
Cook said a nuclear plant in Huron was
the "biggest thing that could happen" and
people ,are against it.
Plans for international community press week in Canada
were discussed with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and
cabinet ministers at a luncheon session during the 'Spring
meeting of the board of directors of the Canadian Com-
munity Newspapers Association in Ottawa. Seen with Mr.
Trudeau are (left to right): E. Michael Walker, CCNA General
Manager; Cloudesley S.O. Hoodspith, first vice-president;
Lou Miller, Chairman of the Board. The Prinie Minister is
scheduled to address the first joint conference of the
National Newspaper Association, representing community
newspapers throughout the United States, and the CCNA,
which will be held during the week, from July 24 to 27 at the
Four Seasons Sheraton Hotel in Toronto.
Huron wants to know Hydro plans
County to study restra cturing