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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-12-23, Page 28Bill Stewart's own ortage not phony By ANITA JACKSON • Grade 6 J.A.D. McCurdy I could hear mother's soft lulling voice from the kitchen. I was in bed dreaming. Tomorrow would be Christmas and my stomach was full of nervous butterflies. As I gazed out my window at the starlit night I saw figures. But they were blurred. Then they came closer and closer. To my great joy, I made out the forms. There were eight deer shapes and a sleigh. Seated in the sleigh was Santa Claus. His graceful deers then made a To The Rptepayers Of Stephen Township sarAltisicycla:Acqya.epoq•.,allopv&a?..maeks o earth Closed Dec. 2 Thurs., Dec effrIST3W ctO May the joy and peace of this holiday season t be yo A Visitor in the Night pinpoint landing on our roof. Down the slender chimney he tried to come, but he got stuck. Since he often met these slender chimneys he had made a magic chant so he could quickly get down them. "Down the chinmney I try to come, so here I go, fe, fi him", Santa chanted. And quick as a whistle he was down. "Ah-h, now what have we 0) here," he said, "A girl, eh? Here.?" He handed me a beautiful doll in velvet and silk. Diamond slippers were on her dainty feet. I was sPeectiless looked up to say thanks, but he had gone. Happily, I wOit back to my slumber. 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"Frank" Mclsaac :d5.w:1:$.;;4awal4 ti !„, 2 a 0,0 We wish all Jolly goo cheer for the hays! k you for your patrona `‘\ LIO ER, ' %lino* 4:?.41;P:e4tV4v?Alat . ttrAilar4OWY411NivNitre.ifftt:V404-tvief oNicricialtVooletgYdrfoAfgrizaFtWxeMfertMWAtell'Atuj ( 41,earth, peace, good will to ill men. A joyful Christmas! B a k of Montreal Canada's First Bank Working With Canadians In Every Walk Of Life Since 1817 Manager and Staff of Exeter Branch As the season's glow spreads its magic, we wish for you and your family all the best the season has to offer, Happy holidays! V.C.C.CCAIC.C.C.CC.C.CC.CCCCCCCCC.CCCCCCCC.C.C.C.C.ICCC,, CICICTergi.. 7. 71 , , • ez;v • gocoo ,r17.5 . . -EETINGS,‘ The wonderful old traditions call for people to gather together, to meet with their near and dear. As you and yours celebrate hristmas, we wish for you the true delights of the season. ONGSKILRN Exeter 235-0840 SY,0343ktkfiALCOMMCCOICMCOACCilit4MtitfiCCIYAV WfitittiCiatt0444A-01 Page 28 Times-Advocate, December 23, 1976 IsAittkiavo IVOIRial"tttMOTSto4.*WtteMMt42 4 MittfAVN taN3114 To keep that valuO frifind ship g And good will wits uslive,„/,‘ We want to say fa everito Our hearty wish Sitrer A very Merry Christmas ... And a very Happ)91ear Your patronage we have enjoyed Good will and friendship too, Our gratitude we'd like to show by saying "Thanks to y We'd like to have irou each to know That we will always stave The Art, rs . 24 at 8:00 p.m. until :00 a.m, on Dec. 26 d Mari nd Carol. P. A .0 DOUG PARKER Thanks For T4 G. ,59 Privilege of Serving, You ,1 e mikencern was being x ressed regarding future pP zming for Ontario Hydro generating stations and tran- smission lines, the Ontario Government, about 11/2 years ago, appointed a Royal Com- mission on Electric Power Planning. Its Chairman is Dr. Arthur Porter of Toronto. Among the members on the Committee is Mr. George A. McCague of Harriston, a former large dairy and beef cattle farmer, a former Chairman of the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Board, the first Chairman of the Ontario Milk Commission, and now retired. Hearings, as many know and may have attended, are being held all over Ontario in order to give individuals and organizations an opportunity to express themselves regarding the future of electric power production in Ontario beyond 1985. Plans have already been pretty well firmed up until then — which require a reduction of 1 percent annually in total power consumed. There is nothing "phony" about the current possible electric energy shortage which could cause brownouts and even blackouts unless electric power is conserved. During the Toronto hearing of the Commission Dr. Roger Sch- wass, Dean of Environmental Science at York University and a widely known Agricultural Economist, stated that the in- creasingly specialized Canadian farmer becomes more and more dependent on electricity. He paid that while the total consumption of electricity doesn't place agriculture in the top user group of industries, a large part of the output gain which agriculture has shown over the past 30 years is attributed to electrification. In this connection I have often said that electricity has taken more drudgery out of farming than anything other than the hydraulic manure loader. Milkers, coolers, bale elevators, driers, silo unloaders, automatic feeders for livestock and poultry, waterers, water heaters, pumps, conveyors, even electric home heating, electric welders, and the abundance of electric light so evident when needed on the farm — all are so much a part of the modern farm today. And all make life more "liveable" and pleasant. Dr. Schwass was correct in stating that probably nobody in the Ontario economy is so dependent on a reliable source of electricity as Ontario farmers. Perhaps that is the reason many farmers have purchased their own tractor driven stand-by generators. I belieVe those who haven't, should be considering it due to the curtailment in electric gen fiting facilities and the de, caused by the opposition ansmission line construction. , ,r, Schwass was correct in' eating to the Royal Commission that "brownouts" or if in-J !:71iaxsiaNia),1*mAo41,,,ia• .P.irkitmtr,aiz u always find trust wit 'etch er . /.110:7 peace within yourselves. terruptible power is considered, the last users of the electrical system to be forced to be in- terrupted should be the agricultural sector. He said electricity on the farm is in- dispensable as a generally safe, reliable and cheap source of power. He went on' to say that because of increasing costs of other types of energy, the demand generally for electricity can be expected to rise in line with over-all agricultural output. Dr. Schwass stressed the importance of energy con- servation on farms through improved design and insulation of farm buildings requiring heat, such as in grain drying, tobacco drying, greenhouses, poultry brooding houses, swine farrowing units, etc. Extended research in co-operation with Ontario Hydro, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Ontario Agricultural College and the building trades is already being done. He made the interesting point that the production of artificial fertilizers requires a great deal of energy. The rising cost of energy may force farmers to • make better use of natural fertilizers, manure, etc., a point wittgWhiettI completely agree and which pye been emphasizing forvlong.timp He also suggested ,:bOtter use y urban wastes for ferilizer. In ttap connection it is heartening to learn that practical research ;:iS now going on to blend urfl,an garbage, sewage and in:', sop cases, used shredded neWitap into useful plant food Pro s. His suggestion that ne and other gases from e pit storages on the farm 47,0Ssible but will only be pram atif prices of other types of -rgy fuel goes much higher confirmed by research alr dy done. He i e a significant statem which I quote directly and ith which I agree, "The challenge Ontario faces is the challenge of job creation in a time of increasingly tough competition. We have no oil. We have no gas. We have little coal or iron ore at competitive prices. Our energy must come from nuclear power. We. have ex- pensive labour. The great ex- pansion of this province may well be over and our encroachment on farmland with it especially if we set up so many blockages to in- dustrial and urban development that investors leave the pro. c. in disgust." (According to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Ontario produces 1 per cent of the total oil and natural gas used in the province.) Unfortunately this is now hap- pening, but more on that next week: In the meantime I hope all the readers of this column will have a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthful and rewarding New Year. ad a istmas Wish ;:olky KAREN WEMYSS I' Wi I were a tree If had 'Christmas wish oi/L1A,D. McCurdy large trimmd wilth light bulbs And a star at my peak If I had a Christmas wish If I had a Christmas wish I'd wish I were a gift A gift wrapped in silky pink In me would be mink Mink soft as the moon And shiny as a silver spoon If I had a Christmas wish. Santa SANDERS GROCERY 'w101:?.t:M•111q.a. EXETER tvlittictft t:m.;T:i$1qAtzt:ra?..kolgttios-4;:?.ewitilge,gram•a?,,femilgoavilzvoiamt:Not;?;twAtovrami-i • By SHERI PINTER J.A.D. McCurdy Santa is a jolly fellow, His tummy feels just like jello, He's round He weighs 200 pounds, And that's why we call him Santa. Christmas Spirit By SHARON RUNDLE Grade 8 Usborne Central Round the cozy fire we gather Hear the burning wood a clatter, Then the sweetest sound of songs, Were heard above the chiming bongs. Then we saw the angels clear In our minds their songs of cheer Brought joy and happiness to us and tears That we might remember this time of year, After Christmas By DOUG COOPER Grade 6 the night after Christmas And all through the house Everything was stirring Including the mouse The sugar plums were stuck to the children's beds And mama and papa holding their heads. Wow! the stockings were thrown in a heap On the chair With hopes that Santa would again be there As I went to the window what did I hear? "Goodnight everybody, Ill see you next year."