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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-06-23, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1993. Nostalgic re-enactment Memories filled the basement of Memorial Hall in Blyth Saturday as a 50th anniversary re- enactment of a broadcast of the National Farm Radio Forum was held. Taking part in the broadcast were (left to right) Rodger Schwass, former Ontario secretary for the Forum; Marian Mundell, Teeswater, a member of one of the few active Farm Forums left; George S. Atkins, moderator and former CBC broadcaster; Alex Sim, one of the founders of the Farm Forum; Harry J. Boyle, St. Augustine native and a former CBC executive; and Lamont Tilton, CBC announcer for the Farm Forum. Memories mark Forum reunion Aquafine is pleased to announce the appoint- ment of John Kerkhof as water consultant to the North Huron, South Bruce district. John is a resident of Brussels, and brings with him an extensive background in water consultation. 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Hwy. #86 Wingham 357-3435 Power Equipment For optimum performance and safety, please read the owner's manual before operating your Honda Power Equipment • THEFT OF SUN ROOF Sometime during the night of June 11-12 at Jenkins Wrecking yard in Colborne Twp., someone stole two glass panels for a sunroof that would fit a 79/86 Monte Carlo, Cutlass Supreme or Grand Prix. THEFTS AND MISCHIEF COLBORNE TOWNSHIP During the time between June 3- 8, there was a large amount of damage done to trailers parked - ti = = — .ra y = There was plenty of nostalgia and a touch of anger as 100 people crowded into the basement of Blyth Memorial Hall Saturday afternoon to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Farm Radio Forum. A special re-enactment of a Farm Radio Forum broadcast took place with Alex Sim, one of the Forum's originators, Harry J. Boyle, an executive with CBC radio at the time the forum was broadcast, and Marian Mundell, a member at the Du-Cum-In Farm Forum at Teeswater, one of the last active Farm Forums which still meets every Monday night during the winter. George S. Atkins, former CBC broadcaster moderated the panel and Lamont Tilton, who had been announcer for the broadcasts, was on hand to introduce the panel. The panel's topic was the contri- bution of Farm Radio Forum to the rural community in Canada. From 1943 through the 1950s rural peo- ple across Canada met in farm liv- ing rooms and kitchens to listen to the Farm Radio Forum panel dis- cussions on topics of interest to rural residents. After the broadcast, the local forums would discuss the topic and a report on their findings would be sent to the provincial sec- retary. A summary of the findings would later be broadcast on the radio. After the discussion ended the social part of the evening would begin, usually with cards, followed by a lunch. Rodger Schwass, former CKNX farm director, who was Ontario secretary for the Farm Forum was also on hand to "reproduce" one of the reports of the meetings held the previous week. He used the occa- sion to sum up the discussion on what the Farm Forum had con- tributed to rural society. He noted that an average 800 Farm Forums met in Ontario each week with sev- eral hundred co-operatives and 4H groups also taking part. Across Canada more than 600 co-opera- tives grew out of the Farm Forum movement. In 1954 Mr. Sim was part of a United Nations study of the Cana- dian Farm Forum movement. This led to the Farm Radio Forum being adapted for countries such as India where speakers were set up in vil- lages where farm programs broad- cast by All-India Radio helped teach farmers new techniques that helped lead to the Green Revolu- Later, Mr. Schwass and Mr. Atkins were involved in the forma- tion of the Developing Countries Farm Radio Network. Bob Carbert, former CKNX farm director who later went on to head the Ontario Agricultural Museum at Milton was present for the reunion, saying he started out as secretary for a local Farm Forum before starting at CKNX. He doubted the Farm Forum could be so successful today. Murray Gaunt, present CKNX farm director and former Huron-Bruce M.P.P. recalled he loved to see the Farm Forum come to his house because it meant he didn't have to do homework that night. "It would be tough to dupli- cate today," he said. But others expressed anger at the demise of the Farm Forum and at what has happened to rural Ontario `Seniors Scene' hot off the press The latest edition of "Seniors Scene" is hot off the press and full of up-to-date information for seniors, disabled and their families living in Huron County. This handy booklet is published each year by the Seniors Information Network and is free for the asking. Separate editions are tailored to each of its membership areas of Huron, Perth, Oxford, Middlesex, Elgin, Haldimand- Norfolk and London. Seniors interested in obtaining a copy of Seniors Scene or in learning more about the Seniors Information Network should contact their local centre for seniors information. In Huron County, call the Community Information Service at 482-5666 or 1-800-267- 0535 or drop into our office at 80 Mary Street in Clinton. Copies will also be available at various distribution points throughout the county. Funding is jointly provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health, the Ontario Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation, and Health and Welfare Canada. WIN A TRIP TO BELIZE! Details at bookstores belonging to the Canadian Booksellers Association, or call toll-free: 1-800-661-CODE. Entry deadline Sept_ 7, 1993 Crime of the Week along the Maitland River in Colborne Township, near Auburn. An 18' trailer had all its windows and screens broken and slashed and damage to the sides from what appears to be a hatchet. A truck in the same area had all its lights and windows smashed and other vehicles and trailers in the area had similar damage. In addition to this damage the lawn furniture in the area was all piled on a fire pit. It would appear that a heavy rain prevented these items from burning. Stolen from the area were a 14' red fiberglass canoe (still missing) and a 1980 Honda motorcycle which was later recovered in one of the Little Lakes, south of the area. along the way. "When Farm Radio Forum went off the air the country was stabbed in the back," said Stewart Marwick of Chatsworth, who was affiliated with the pro- gram years ago. The Farm Forum had to do with local empowerment, he said. In recent years "we've been hearing too much that local people are too stupid or venal to be trust-ed." The Ontario Rural Learning Association (ORLA), which spon- sored the reunion, is looking into the possibility of some new sort of farm forum said Dale Hamilton, a member of the ORLA board. So far the proper format hasn't been found. At the ORLA executive meeting held before the reunion Ms Hamil- ton, author of Many Hands, the Blyth Community Play, and Paul Nichol of Brussels were named to the executive of ORLA.