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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-04-20, Page 5Community TIM CUMMING PHOTO MEETING AN EMU - Mark McVittie, a grade three student from Hullett Central, looks through the cage at an emu during the Slice of Huron, which drew more than 1,400 school children to Seaforth. Children receive Slice o BY TIM CUMMING Expositor Editor Combine one part classroom, one part barnyard and one part enthusi- 'asm and you just might get A Slice of Huron. Hundreds of volunteers and sup- porters combined with more than 1,400 school children last week to make the second Slice of Huron agricultural event in Seaforth a huge success. "I've learned a lot about cattle, about all the different feeds," said nine-year-old Brent Cronin, of St. Patick s School in Dublin. For St. Patrick's student Nash Boyd, 9, petting a baby calf was the highlight of the agriculture aware- ness event. Everyone learned from the exhibits, including volunteers, said Sharon Kelly, Ambassador of the Seaforth Fair. "Everyone should be aware of agriculture in order for it to survive, especially in Huron County," she said. Janet Boot, of RR 4 Clinton, showed young students her Jersey bull calf. Students were full of questions such as, 'How much does a calf drink,' and 'How long will you feed it with a baby bottle.' She said the agricultural show was an excellent opportunity for school children to view real life. "I think they're just fascinated by the whole experience," said Boot. A Slice of Huron was conceived as a hands-on approach to learning the importance of farming. The event features animals such as cattle, pigs and emus as well as old-time farm machinery and dis- plays. This year a special produc- tion was also featured at the arena. A Slice of Huron was organized by the Huron Agricultural Aware- ness Committee in cooperation with area organizations, institutions and businesses. More than 1,400 grade four and five students from Huron County schools took part in the event at the Seaforth Fairgrounds and Seaforth District Community Centres. Between 50 and 70 volunteers each day helped to keep the show going. TIM CUMMING PHOTO NOT AGAINST THE GRAIN - Kim Denomme, a grade five Blyth school student, tried a grain grinder and com shelter at Slice of Huron In Seaforth. EVERYONE LEARNS - Every- one learned something at A Slice of Huron, the major agricul- ture awareness event, said Sharon Kelly, Fair Ambassador. There was excellent response from parents, teachers and students, said Wayne Shapton, chair of the event. "It's a great program, it's needed," he said. He said it's a thrill to see a cow come face-to- face with a student "who has never seen a cow before, up close." Shapton notes that children learn grain is produced not only for live- stock but for human consumption. Reforestation,_ soil erosion and conservation are all issues discussed during the event. Students also learn the origin of the food on their tables. "Fruits and vegetables do not come from the grocery store." A rural community advisor with OMAF (Ontario Ministry of Agri- culture, Food and Rural Affairs) already sees some benefit. "Parents have made the comment that their children are looking at the (product origin) stickers when they're going shopping," said Jane Muegge. She said children are learning about safety controls in Canadian food compared to some imported foods. Education about agriculture isn't just for children. One teacher visit- ing A Slice of Huron had never seen a cow milked. Muegge said it would be great if children brought back the agricultural message to their parents. An evaluation will be conducted to try to determine the success of the event. A public open house was held on Thursday, April 14. TIM CUMMTNO PE107`O MEETING A NEW FRIEND - Andrea Cardiff, 8, of Blyth Public School, looks at a bull calf during the Slice of Huron presentation on agricultural awareness held at the Seaforth agricultural buildings. 4 A Briefly Police Board says no to funds for legal challenge Seaforth's Police Services Board will not be offering any funds to Stratford for a legal challenge which may affect Seaforth. "Your municipality may have potential liability in that you have retired people at age 60 in accordance with your collective agreement," said Dave Hunt, Mayor of Stratford in a letter to town council. The city of Stratford and its police services board had requested financial support from between $1,000 and $5,000 for its legal challenge to a court demand to allow employees to stay over the age of 60. The Seaforth Police Services Board decided not to support the request at the April 5 meeting. The request arose from the case of a Stratford police con- stable who was forced to retire at age 60 about 12 years ago. The case was taken to the Human Rights Commission and it proceeded to Divisional Court and Court of Appeal. Stratford is seeking leave to commence proceedings in the Supreme Court of Canada, said !Carlene Hussey, Chair of the Stratford Police Services. "We believe that a concerted effort should be launched to reverse the decision of the Court of Appeal of Ontario, as an unquantifiable financial liability to all our municipalities exist." Police Chief Hal Claus was directed by the Police Services Board to contact the Ministry of Labour to find out more about the effects of provincial health and safety legislation and what Seaforth's police board should be doing to comply. OPP costing may be ready =for May A costing proposal for Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) service in Seaforth could be presented by May. 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