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The Huron Expositor, 1989-07-26, Page 2.44 Citk Buren „ posrt r Incorporating The Brussels' Pest E© BYRSKI, •'General Manager NEATHER'•RCIBINET,'Editor Published in Seaforth, •Ontario Every Wednesday,Marning The Expositor Is brought to you each week by the efforts of: Pat Armes, Hell Corbett, Terri -Lynn Dale, Dianne McGrath and Sob McMillan. Member Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc. Ontario Community Newspaper Association Ontario Press Council Commonwealth Press Union International Press Institute Subscription Rates' Canada '20.00 a year, In advance Senior Citizens - '17.00 a year In advance Outside Canada '60.00 a year, in advance Single Copies - .50 cents each Second class mail registration Number 0696 Wednesday, July 2 Editorial and Business Offices - 10 Main Street, Seaforth Telephone (319) 327-0240 Mailing Address - P.O. Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1WO Crop tour en. To rework an old phrase, you can take the girl out of the city, but there's only so much of the city you can takeout of the girl. I really had my eyes opened last week, when Lembarkedion'an =area crop tour with a farmer friendrof mine. 1 had long -known of my inadequacies where fanning was concerned, and was always the first to affiant them. But I found out'Fridaythat I reallyidliiri'tiknow-a load of hay from, - weltea-cut-of:grass. Admittedly any .perceptions of farming were pretty limited -perhaps not as limited as those of some-citytdwellers (I have after all lived in'Seaforth for five years now) , but nonetheless pretty limited. Aside from the odd news story about far- ming practices or whoring livestock, my ex- posure to farm life has been rather qualified over the years. Oh sure, I've been to farms, even lived on one for a time - but a short time. I raised turkeys, looked after horses, performed a variety of other jobs, and got a kick out of doing them. But none of those jobs were critical to the bread basket of the country, or were tied directly to my purse strings. I found out Friday not only how little I knew about fawning in this country, but just how much I take it for granted. And I im- agine I'm not the only one guilty of that ightening -experience SWEATSOCKS by Heather ltobinet offense. Most;people have probably never, for ex- -ample, had to sow wheat or plant beans, pick -stones or kill milkweed, scuffle beans or cut hay. Most people probably don't even give it a thought. We simply take it for granted that whenever we want a loaf of bread, or the flour to make our own, both will be waiting for us at the grocery store. We can't even fathom that there's a lot more that goes into getting that product there than that - although we know there is. Of course, most people in Seaforth - or in Huron County for that matter - are aware of the importance of farming. Most have at least one tie to someone who has farming as a chosen profession. Most have seen the combines in the field, or heard the farmer's plea for rain or sun, whatever the case may be. But while we sense the importance of the task, we take it for granted just as readily as the next guy. We sympathize with the farmer when weknowthe 'weather is not be- ing conducive to growth, but inwardly we are relieved we've chosen a more seizure livelihood. Until we are directly affected our concern can probably never be totally genuine. Until we understand fully the task per- formed by farmers, until we see him/her in operation from start to finish, and until we witness the success or failure of his/her crop, we will continue to take his/her task on earth for granted. I'm not saying I have now reached that full understanding, or that I will cease to take my loaf of bread for granted. But, I do at least have an increased knowledge of what is happening in and around Huron, and of what crops look like, and when they are harvested. I may even be able to differentiate bet- ween two different crops - and that's no load of hay. Vaccinat ions best defence A rabid skunk found in Hensel) this week has residents of that village keep- ing a close eye on their pets. Yet close monitoring would not be necessary if pet owners in all municipalities would simply take precautions before such an incident of concern arises. The best defence against rabies is simply to vaccinate cats and dogs. Vaccination provides a high level of protection, but although it is a relatively simple task, cases of rabies among animals are reported regularly each sum- mer. The province of Quebec for example, shows a high incidence of rabies among animals each summer. In Ontario the statistics are more positive, but more needs to be done to enlighten pet owners about the necessity of vaccination. Even though the rabies vaccine does not provide total protection for animals, it is much safer than allowing an unvaccinated dog or cat to run loose in the bush or around wild animals. One infected animal could prove a threat to -an entire community. . • The main carriers of rabies are animals that live in the woods - animals such as foxes and skunks. The disease is caused by a virus in the saliva of infected animals and is usually transmitted through a bite or by contact of infected saliva with an open wound. An animal with rabies dies soon after the first symptoms appear. In humans, the vaccine must be administered as soon as possible after con- tact with an infected or suspect animal. The disease is considered fatal in humans once the first symptoms appear. If your dog or cat has been in contact with a wild or domestic animal which has been acting strangely, report the incident to an office of the Veterinary In- spection Directorate of Agriculture Canada. You will then be given more infor- mation about rabies and what steps to .take. Titvim are ;bitten bye . suspect ianimal, ;consult a :doctor . immediately. A:private veterinarian is the best source of information on vaccinating cats and dogs against rabies. Those planning to travel outside the country this summer should remember to have pets vaccinated 30 days before leaving. Proof of vaccination is required at border crossings. Remember it never hurts to practise a little preventative medicine. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR li DATE FRIDAY( WIGAT ? OKI LETt 6E1' A FEW GUIDELINE T//►)E, PLmC4, >buR 09E'!,i/5S DN,9,taoRnON ? Abortion on issue for all To the Editor: The editorial taken from the Listowel Banner entitled "Vessels of the State?" contained many inconsistencies and falsehoods. Firstly, a woman should have a right over her body not over another - the un- born. The rights of the unborn must be taken into view. Since the unborn is a human being from conception, aborting a child at three weeks gestation as opposed to eight months gestation is no less a crime. Secondly, it is not wrong for the government of the land to impose morals or laws on people. It is illegal to shoot -an unwanted visitor or loud neighbour even if they are infringing on your ,rights. Also it is unlawful not to report child abuse because it goes against the law of the land. Unfortunately, law and justice are not always synonymous. The abuse of the un- born child is not protected by law although it is morally wrong to kill. Thirdly, many pro -abortionists believe that by using euphemisms people will not realize that "terminating a pregnancy" is actually killing a child. Fourthly, a person does not have to be an ex-husband, husband or boyfriend in order to believe that abortion is wrong. Dr. Nathanson, who was instrumental in gaining government abortion approval in the United States, is now an ardent Pro - Lifer. The .advance in fetology convinced Dr. Nathanson, who is an atheist, that abortion was wrong. Two excellent books written by Dr. Nathanson are: Aborting America and The Abortion Papers. Lastly, the condoning of abortion is just the tip of the iceberg. When people believe that the silent ,helpless ,unborn should not have the right to life then it is logical to conclude that -the Helpless, aged and handicapped will be .next. Abortion is not a woman's issue but an issue for all. After all, we once were -un- born children. Helen Van Bakel Box 698 Seaforth, Ont. Wed., July 26 1:30 - 4 p.m. — Seniors Shuffleboard at s.D.c.c- 6:30 p.m. — Minor Soccer.at;Opflmist.Park 7:30 p m. — Ladles Soccer et OptlmlatsPark 7:30 mm. — Seaforth Creamery vs.-Seeforth ,Bears -at Lions Per. 9.p.m.-1Blyth L., . ,, v ,•, Brewers at Lions Part Thu, b., m — Seaforth at,Pee Woe nova, „,01'100 Me, s Ballhockey at S.D.C.C. 7:30 p.m. — Topnotch vs,>Hogs 8:301p,m.—,$eshawks.vs. flolleramith 6:30fp m.—•firewere.uar eraashwa&d {Fri,, July 6:30 p.m.—,BlythBusters,at,Jr.Mite, Winthrop ,O.p,m, ,.-161006 satAoadrunnare Pinthr 0:30 am. --Expos vs. foram Qptirnlet*ark 10:45 a.m.—!BIue,Jays vs. Cuba at Optimist .Park Sun., July 30 5:30,p.m. —Midget Hardball•. Game, at High ;School 6,p.m. — Walton.st,Rosloy's, Winthrop 'Mon., July 31 7:30,p.m.--;Sssforth-Cresinery,we.;Seefortb Queen's Tavarnat•QptilnletMark 7:30p.m. —Winghem,atlMldget;Gids, Winthrop 1,e, n..- 41Ndille otollit> tt ions Park Wed., Aug. 1:30-.41p.m. -•- onlateftl fithilleetd4tt Leaping for mankind Twenty years ago people were all excited about a moon walk. And it wasn't a dance move a skinny singer •named Jackson was doing on a stage. Of course I'm too young to have any memories of the actual moon landing, but I've seen the footage several times since, and heard the recorded historic words spoken by Neil Armstrong. "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." It was diplomatic of him to use the word "mankind", and not perhaps "the Glorious Red White and Blue United States of Apple Pie." U.S. President George Bush should take a few pointers from Armstrong. Bush announced a proposed manned space flight to Mars on the anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing, and said it would be worth the billions of dollars it would cost "because it is humanity's destiny to strive, to seek, to find Nice sentiment. "And because it is America's destiny to lead." I don't know how you feel about that last bit, but it sure made me see why people the worldever view Americans as arrogant and self-important people. Besides, why does anyone need to lead? MY TWO BITS by Neil Corbett f,..'esteem The idea of nations spending billions of dollars competing in a space race is absurd. I like the idea of mankind exploring and utilizing space. Maybe I've read too many science fiction novels, but I really think mankind will, eventually, have to• branch off into space. Even Bush says mankind will be on Mars, it's just a question of when. Sure we've got lots of big problems to solve right here at home, but maybe some solutions can be found elsewhere. But if we're going to do anymore leaping for mankind we should do it together. Other nations' technology, particularly in the Soviet Union, Japan and Europe, could only help, and virtually every nation can con- tribute some resources. Just look at the Canadarm on the space shuttle, that latched onto a satellite to retrieve it to Earth. That had to give Canada a high profile to people among other nations of the world who watched -the shuttle launch on their new stations, but it was also useful. I really hope I get to see man on Mars in my lifetime. I' was kind of late to really ap- preciate the lunar launch, but hey, that's just a moon right. Mankind on another planet -now that's a big deal. A possible Apollo style mission to make the seven month trip to Mars is proposed for just 15 years from now in 2004. Astronauts would stay on the red planet for a full month. And other proposals talk about set- ting up a permanent base on the planet. I don't know if it's America's destiny to lead. I doubt it. But I'll buy:that other about mankind's destiny to strive, to seek, and with any luck, to find. Ill liquor 'licences to expire JULY 26,1889 Last week Mr. C. Zilliax, Ventral Hotel, Brussels, pleaded guilty and paid 420 and costs for violating the,Saturday night clause of the Crooks Aet. Isaac Gill,, of Ethel, was fined350 for aeUing liquor without, a license and ;26 for :keeping it for ,sale. The vases .were heard ,before A. Hunter, ,J. P., of Brussels. In the aeareh;at Gillis, Constable °Scottand the Inspector£ound;a,keg,of :beer. On :the 11th Inst. a;well dressed ;tramp went;uito;Mr. t eorge-Blair?s,ettlfippen;and .;stole a ;watch; lhe went !further ,down ;and stole<another from:Mr.'Thompson,near'Hen- sall. He, then took ,one;to Iltenealt and, got a gplt�u put into it,•sincewhich time he has not beeansseen. fihe schedule of •convictions:at the County ,J9dge.,Csoriminat gourt ondgetteral sessions at Ole>peace ffor' iron, for theists Months July lst,low;tbat,of fourteen ,cases tri in thirteen a •verdict ,of .guilty was ered, ,and ,only one not found guilty, T is light list IS a very ood •rgeord'for .so ,large a-cotmty, And eresult is very -Credits a to tMr. • , tole` 'Chown At- torney The Bet comprises -eleven ilareetties, one ,burglary, one false pretence Ana one ulreanon ,cowicilmeeting .on .fonday ev's' l t, -b utter :was 10 .€ss»f eitiatofeine sb rie-k,no�k ; wwllgingerotlefubc Soho* ,builtling.completed Mr*J B t atsontwiahes.as o yltlWtztie .very, IN THE YEARS ALONE from the Expositor Archives ween Seaforth and Stratford on Friday last that places of business were closed and fac- tories and mills. shut• down from 1o'clock to 6 o'clock to give everyone aaopportunity to witness what was,considered ;would he the ,game of the. season. The Stratfordpyers brought 130 of their friends along and found the. grounds all they could+desire. Order; was preserved without much difficulty by eight or nine .special constables. The grand stand was filled with ladies of the town:and vicini- ty, while men and <.boys<elbowed,each other trying to ;obtain the most favourable situa- tions behind the repealer viewing the game. In all there must have been some 1,590 spectators. The Beavers dost tri overtime,, , .it,w,es eoncetled ,y most of pre .,t l:, , t�they put up a finest ro ,;game, And deserved better luck. ,,iltIA,81,11914 Huron County has Started in Ode its Tiir s14 usbWl m. 4 9 ,• fered worse than most districts of Eastern Canada. Next .week will be the most remarkable week in the history of Seaforth. The Firemen's Tournament and the Old Boy's Reunion prom* e to protide a programme, the equal of which has never been given in this; part of the country. There is now a very attractive .and well kept tennis court on the grounds of the Carnegie Library which seems le be. liberal= ly patronized by the young le. All baro.artd liquor:atores ie: County of Huron en and after .August .1st. Alio liquor Acmes expire that date. We rstandn that all the hotels Seafortb ue business as usthat he Mo.apirituon>las Akliors fIIsposed afa .. i =-bars. A new high in at Seafortb ... ,.t..t,frolics, :- d,carnivals was;reach- Y:. .h° o11 tr,eO,OpO o'le 4' for thet'L.'.lubs.i, , e, roil, were Aft. +Ilion. retee 1t,iilane Il;mit d'{h.,`i`. •tSo much attiterestA vas taken 01140904),,MatititAY4henehete 0