HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-07-01, Page 55THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 ,1992. PAGE A23.
East Wawanosh Township 125th Anniversary Commemorative Edition
Published by North Huron Citizen
Federation works to promote agriculture
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the government to aid in the reconstruction
of destroyed buildings.
The Federation was reorganized in the late
1960's to join with the Ontario Federation of
Agriculture (OFA). Individual service
membership fees are sent directly to the
OFA and funds are returned to the Huron
County Federation of Agriculture based on
membership in the county. Any money
raised by the East Wawanosh Federation
remains in the township for township use.
Over the years, the East Wawanosh
Federation of Agriculture has worked to
promote and benefit agriculture. The
organization has been involved in
educational programs for farmers, in
marketing boards, and in programs to
eradicate bovine tuberculosis and brucelosis.
The Federation has also been very active
at all levels during the recent recessions in
the farm economy. The OFA has consulted
with farmers about constructive changes in
order to develop a more viable agricultural
industry.
As Chris Palmer, regional director to the
OFA, states "the issues start here on the
farm, the grassroots of the organization, and
every township has a role to play in
representation at the county level".
Issues in the township are brought before
the East Wawanosh Federation, carried on to
the county level, and then resolutions are
sent to OFA in Toronto.
Present issues the East Wawanosh
Federation and OFA are lobbying for
changes and amendments to are: the Labour
Law, which concerns the farm worker's right
to strike; the Environmental Bill of Rights,
on which they want to see less strict
emphasis placed on farmers; the tree vill,
where they wish to see the farmers' normal
practice allowed to continue; trucking
regulations, in which all farm vehicles must
be saftied every year; disentanglement, in
which the township must pay for its own
policing and road maintenance, thus
increasing local taxes; and the land use
reform, where they are against unnecessary
severances.
The purpose of lobbying for changes in
these issues, Chris Palmer said, is that the
farmer has the right to consultation on the
issues that are going to effect him.
"If the farmer is expected to carry these
decisions, he must be a part of the decision
making as well," he said. "The top priority
of the Federation is that normal farming
practices cannot be infringed upon".
"The East Wawanosh Federation of
Agriculture is an important part of the
community," Chris Palmer said, "And to
keep the farming community going is an
ever ending battle".
The township federation holds its annual
meeting in March or April, which is usually
attended by 50 to 90 members. Over the
years, some notable guest speakers, such as
Clay Switzer, Brigid Pyke, George Jones,
Jack Wilkinson, and Roger George, have
appeared at the meetings.
A Christmas dance has also been held in
recent years, after the crops are off in the
fall. This year the Federation will also be
entering a float in East Wawanosh's 125th
Anniversary parade.
The East Wawanosh Federation has been a
strong and active organization for the past 51
years, with a steady membership averaging
about 85 members. An annual membership
drive is held every spring.
Past presidents of the East Wawanosh
Federation of Agriculture are Harry Sturdy,
Norman Radford, Lawrence Taylor, Simon
Hallahan, Jack Buchanan, Aldin Purdon,
Henry Pattison, Gordon Elliott, Jack Currie,
Charlie Robinson, Bill Gow, Elmer Ireland,
Congratulations East Wawanosh
on your 125th Anniversary
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The current executive of the township
federation is: president, Barry Elliott; vice-
president, Simon Bleeker; secretary
treasurer, Lome Scott; directors Roger
Bieman, Ivan Dow, Len Palmer, Bruce
Campbell, Keith Black, Ian Scott, and
Darrell Wood. Chris Palmer is the regional
director to the OFA.
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GOOD THINGS GROW IN
EAST WAWANOSH
The Pioneers of
Loreldo Farms
plus
the next two generations
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one and all
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‘When we were older’
Congratulations
East Wawanosh Township on
your 125th birthday
& homecoming celebrations
(L to R) Simon Hallahan, Robert Thompson and Hugh
Blair at the 1963 Threshers' Reunion in Blyth.
Be sure to attend Blyth’s 31st Annual
Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion
Sept. 11, 12 & 13, 1992
For more information call Ray Hallahan 523-4798