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Editorial
Bylaws set
out rules
but only keep
honest people
honest
Municipal bylaws serve an interesting
function. They set out the rules by which we
are supposed to live in a community from
whether or not we can burn brush in a back
yard to how high fences must be around
swimming pools.
But their effectiveness can be called into
question.
Like gun control laws, they keep honest
people honest but there is little teeth to them.
At Huron East council's last meeting, a Grey
resident wondered about restricting the
proximity worm pickers on farmland could
come to private homes.
If council decided to help, the restrictions
would have to come in the form of a bylaw,
but McKillop Coun. Sharon McClure asked a
good question --who is going to enforce it?
There are too many bylaws on the books
that leave enforcement near impossible.
A drive around town will reveal several
pools without fences.
While enforcement is difficult, enforcement
once in awhile is needed. Random checks of
pools and occasional fines for failing to
conform would at least send a message out
there that bylaws matter as much as regular
laws.
The pool bylaw, for example, is designed to
keep people safe. In the past three years, a
child drowned in a Tuckersmith pool where
there was no fence but a bylaw did exist on
the books.
For now, it will take citizens to call in
concerns about bylaw violations but a
commitment is needed at the municipal level
to know action is being taken to ensure
concerns are being followed up.
Otherwise, any new bylaws are pointless,
mere formalities to continue keeping honest
people honest while those who don't care will
continue to ignore them.
Scott Hilgendorff
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Opinion
Commentary
Farmers have chance to take part
in Agricultural Odyssey Group
Ontario farmers and their
organizations have recognized the
need for improvements to the ways
they interact with each other and with
governments.
For the past six months the
Agricultural Odyssey Group has been
meeting to take stock of what we have
now, what we will need for the future,
and how we can achieve those goals.
The Agricultural Odyssey Group is
a coalition of the provinces major farm
organizations and commodity groups
with former OFA President Roger
George as chair.
His expectation is that by next
summer a report will be presented to
farm groups and governments that will
contain policy options and
recommendations to guide agriculture
through the nbxt five to 10 years.
The public consultation with
Ontario farmers is an important stage
of the Odyssey Group's search to
identify issues and suggest strategy
that will help ensure a
strong and profitable future for the
agri-food sector. A number of
meetings have been scheduled for July
to collect farmer input. Meetings in
this area will take place on Monday
July 16 at the Wingham Legion from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. and at the Caradoc
Community Centre in Mount Brydges
from 7 p.m. to 10 pm.
The Group wants farmers to bring
their thoughts on what will be needed
to meet the demands and objectives of
the next 10 years for Ontario
agriculture. A lot has happened in
recent months and years, but the
Group doesn't want to rehash those
experiences. Future directions may be
based on those experiences, but its
only the future directions the Group is
interested in hearing.
The areas being examined include
the following, in no particular order of
precedence: environmental, water, and
nutrient issues; food safety;
concentration of power by processing
and food distribution companies; farm
organization structure; farm income;
delivery of extension services and
research; marketing; the marketplace;
the rural economy.
The group is not only looking for
comments on these topics, but is
seeking new ideas that producers may
have to ensure Ontario agriculture is
well placed to face the challenges of
the future. The format for the meetings
will be flexible, depending upon
attendance, but oral presentations
should be limited to ten minutes and
any written material will be
appreciated. For those unable to
attend, they can send written
submissions, simply contact your
general farm organization or
commodity board.
The best role for Ontario agriculture
is to be a recognized leader in
innovation and adaptation, to adapt to
consumer trends, and to take bold
steps on many fronts to show the
world that there is more to a
successful agri-food sector than being
a low cost and low margin producer.
Blyth's newest production is set to open
Ever heard the term hagridden? Did
you know that the word night -"mare"
derives from the Old English word for
monster?
In Newfoundland folklore the
monster is the Hagge who sits on her
victims in that 'sleeve' of time between
sleeping and waking.
And in Gordon Pinsent's Corner
Green the Hagge is a tempter, teaser,
keeper of answers - a captivating
creature of wonderful wit, considerable
charm, and hilariously unrestrained
malice.
Garland Moyle is the hapless victim
of this sensual specter and he cannot
free himself from her clutches until he
discovers what happened to the long -
lost love of his life, whose fate he might
have had a hand in.
Michael Hogan, whom many of the
audience will recognize from the CTV
series Cold Squad, plays Garland. His
wife, Susan Hogan (TV's Night Heat)
portrays the rollicking Hagge.
Kate Hemblen, last seen in When the
Reaper Calls and Brendan Wall of this
year's hit The Outdoor Donnellys round
out the stellar cast.
Corner Green is directed by one of
Blyth Festival's Honorary Artists Diana
Belshaw, who previously directed Anne
and Thirteen Hands.
Charlotte Dean, who designed the set
and costumes for Corner Green, has
created a scary but tantalizing look for
the Hagge. Renee Brode is Lighting
Designer.
For Blyth's Artistic Director Anne
Chislett, working with fellow
Newfoundlander and Canadian icon
Gordon Pinsent is a very special treat.
"Gordon's writing is' pure joy! The
central love story is entrancing, while
Garland's battle with the Hagge is
boisterous and funny. Every line is
richly flavoured with whimsy. In fact
every line is a gem!"
Corner Green plays at the Blyth
Festival from July 17 - August 11.
Call the box office for tickets.
New cemetery property being fixed up
July 14,1876
Messrs. Malcom of
Seaforth and Ballantyne of
Stratford shipped from
Listowel station two carloads
of cheese for the London and
Glasgow Markets.
The new Cemetery,
property of the Methodists
Church of this town in
McKillop, is being fixed up
very tastefully.
The work on the
Egmondville bridge has
commenced. The old bridge
has been torn down.
The Orangemen of the
vicinity celebrated the 12th
of July at Bayfield. It was
excessively hot and those in
the procession must have
suffered severely.
Seaforth had a narrow
escape from a destructive
fire. A young lad had been
playing with matches in the
back shop of Mr. Whitney's
tin shop. The match ignited
in oil on the floor. The flame
ran up the wall and set fire to
articles in the floor above.
July 12th, 1901
Richard Wright of Hensall,
has received a nice medal,
with his name inscribed
thereon as recognition of his
having enlisted at the time of
the Ferian Invasion.
Wm. Cudmore, Huron's
biggest hay dealer is on a
business trip to the Old
Country.
A most disastrous wind
storm passed over a portion
of the township of Usborne.
The electric storm was
accompanied by a high wind.
Prior to the departure of
the family of Rev. Sam
Acheson for their new home
in Pembina, North Dekota,
they were presented with a
purse of money by the
congregation of Hillsgreen.
James Cowan has sold the
homestead farm on the 6th
concession of McKillop to
James H. Bell for the sum of
$5,200.
George Murdie has sold
his farm on the 4th
concession of McKillop to
his neighbor Robert
McKercher, in the sum of
$6,200.
Joseph Weber of Dublin,
met with a very painful
accident. When in front of
Mrs. M. Robertson's store a
dog ran out and frightened
his horse. Mr. Weber jumped
from the rig and broke his
leg.
Years agone...
The main driving shaft in the
Broadfoot & Box Furniture
factory broke, and the
employees enjoyed several
forced holidays.
Daniel McKay, of
Tuckersmith, has gone to
Grand Rapids, Mich. where
he has secured a good
position.
Mr. and Mrs. James
Fairservice, who reside at
Constance, had a close call
during the severe storm.
They were milking the cows
and had started for home. A
bolt of lightning struck a
corner of the barn and in
passing down killed three
sheep.
Peter McKay of
Tuckersmith has purchased.
from J. Biggins of Clinton a
stock bull "Royal Son". He
paid $200 for him.
Geo. McKay of
Tuckersmith has just
completed a cement wall for
Mr. Alex Ross.
July 9th, 1926
A very fast game of
football was played at
Wintrop between Kinburn
and Winthrop. Jack
Armstrong and Dawson Reid
were unable to be present.
The game was played with
10 men on each side.
Kinburn refused to play
under Reg. Reid as referee,
but after some dispute they
decided to play. There was
• nothing given, only a few
body checks.
The pupils of S. S. No.6
Hullet gathered and
presented their teacher, Miss
Dinah Staples with several
pieces of cut glass. The
address was read by Marjorie
McEwing and the
presentation was made by
Leslie Beattie.
The closing service of the
former Methodist Church at
Walton was held on Sunday,
June 27th. In the evening the
church was packed. 'On
Wednesday evening a social
was held.
A program consisting of a
duet by Irene Smith and
Charlie Boyd, reading by
Irene Smith, solo by Charlie
Boyd and a chorus by the
choir was given
Haying has commenced in
Tuckersmith, a number of the
farriers are busy cutting
sweet clover and alfalfa.
B. Klopp of Zurich has left
for the O. A. C. Guelph to
complete his course of study.
Miss Alva Bolton of
Chiselhurst has secured a
position as teacher in
Kitchener.
An unfortunate accident
befell Mrs. Wm. Alexander.
While returning from church
Mr. Alexander's car was in
collision with a car coming
from London. Mrs.
Alexander suffered a
dislocated hip and Doris
received a deep cut on the
head.
Impressive induction
services were held in
Northside United Church
when Rev. W. P. Lane was
installed as pastor.
Miss Elcoat left to take a
special course at Queen's
University.
Miss Lena Graham has
leased an apartment in the
Royal Block.
Joseph Eckert has returned
from Detroit and is getting
his threshing outfit ready for
the coming season.
Wm. Finlayson, teacher at
Zurich, accepted a position
as principal of a four roomed
public school at Wellesley.
July 8, 1951
A memorial window was
unveiled in St. Thomas and
dedicated to the memory of
the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Archibald.
Thos. Pryde, M. L. A. for
Huron, officially opened
Huron County's new
museum when he cut the
.ribbon with a pair of ancient
sheep sheers at a ceremony
in Goderich.
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Forsyth,
Kippen, Harry 'Charters,
Seaforth and Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. Cameron, Tuckersmith
were weekend guests of Mr.
and Mrs. R. J. Dunsmore of
Wallacetown.
The Tuckersmith Eucher
Club held a wiener roast in
Bayfield.
Mrs. Wm. Carnochan of
Constance tripped and fell at
her home and fractured her
hip. She was removed by
ambulance to Scott Memorial
Hospital.
Chas. Hoggart was
seriously injured while
engaged in haying at his
son's farm. He took a weak
spell and fell from the hay
tedder.
Don Muir, son of Mr. and
Mrs. John Muir, who is with
the Canadian army. in Korea,
mentioned in a letter to his
home that he had read in a
Japanese newspaper of the
Mitchell Bank robbery.
Miss Shirley McPhee and
Blanche Westcott are
spending the summer at
Oakwood Inn, Grand Bend.
Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Box
have moved into their new
home on High Street.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Jackson were in Granton
attending the funeral of a
relative, a 15 year old boy,
who was killed when a
tractor overturned on him.
In Baker United Church,
London, Ethel Doreen,
daughter of Robert Hogg of
St. Catherines and the late
Mrs. Hogg was married to
Donald James Brightrall.
Immediate relatives and
close friends gathered at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Crich in Tuckersmith for a
surprise party to celebrate the
25th wedding anniversary.
They were presented with a
large mirror and a signet
ring.
The strawberry festival
held in Hensall United
Church was a great success.
Gross receipts were over
$200.00.
July 15, 1976
A long time Seaforth
resident and lawyer, and a
former councilor, Alvin
Wilson Sillery died suddenly
at his Goderich Street East
residence on Friday. He was
68.
There's been a raft of
thefts of garden seats and
expensive lawn chairs in
Seaforth and police are
asking residence to keep an
eye on their own and
neighboring properties.
Seaforth and Mitchell
fireman were called to fight a
fire at Keith Simon's farm
equipment and plumbing
shop at R. R. 4, Walton
Thursday morning. The
combined efforts of the
firemen failed to bring the
blaze under control and an
estimated $25,000 damage
was done.
A red cross blood donor
clinic held at Northside
United Church on Monday
attracted 118 donors. Last
year 153 people gave blood
at the clinic.