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Times-Advocate, 1987-05-13, Page 28Page 14A Times -Advocate May T'4 11987 REPLENISH SMORGASBORD TABLES Shown replenishing the tables at Thursday's Exeter United Church smorgasbord dinner are Anne Cann, Eileen Webber, Vera Armstrong and Dorothy Long.T-A photo Appointment reflects c John Langlois, 46, 'has been ap- pointed to theposition of co-ordinator for the Catholic Rural Life Con- ference of the Diocese of London. The appointment was effective April 1: it is a half-time position for one year. This appointment reflects the Catholic Church's growing commit- ment to farmers facing a crisis situa- tion in Southwestern Ontario. Langlois is a cash crop farmer and hog producer near Embro. Before taking up farming full-time. he studied sociology at the University' of Toronto. lie has been involved with the Catholic Rural Life Conference since its beginning in 1981. • - The paid position of co-ordinator was made possible by a special grant from Bishop John Sherlock, who was instrumental in the creation 01 Conference. On July 12, • 1981. Bishop ,John Sherlock convened .a meeting of 12 Catholic farmers. A good shepherd. the Bishop realized that some of his "family of farmers" were being hurt by the economic realities prevailing in the competitive marketplace. Prices to farmers were declining severely at a time when interest rates reached 24 percent for floating bank loans. The threat of vanishing com- munities to foreign absentee owners was very real as thousands and thousands of acres. especially in Huron County. were placed in faceless foreign hands. • Bishop Sherlock, on the advice of Father Paul Mooney, felt that an organization styled on the United States National Catholic Rural Life Conference would be beneficial. Ile specifically asked that this organiza- tion serve a purpose of education of Opic3 fay Cathy Thomson, Nutrition Consultant, Huron County Health Unit Concern about the cost of feeding a family is ever present in the minds of many consumers. Some people think that when food prices go up, that the producer must begetting an increase. But, according to the Food Price Analysis Division of Agriculture Canada, the price of the basic food product represents only about 40 per- cent of the cost of food. Between the farm and your table a variety of other factors contribute to food prices. Of the remaining 60 percent of food costs, labour represents the largest component, contributing 55 percent of the price. This figure includes all workers from food processing to transportation workers and retail store personnel. Transportation of food from one point to another con- tributes 5 percent. Foods are packaged in a wide variety of containers to protect food during transportatibn, storage and merchandising. The costs of packag- ing vary widely. The world price of oil dictates energy , prices within the agri-food systems. if theworld price increases or falls; food prices follow the trend. Energy used in production, distribu- tion and retailing food adds about 5 percent to final food prices. Since there are interest costs on borrowed money in the agri-food system, the current interest rate in– fluences food prices. When interest • -enlightenment of farmers' -problems to other farmers and non farmers in the Diocese. As well. it should have a function of representation and ad- . vocacy to government on .well- researchedproblem areas. On September 10, 1981, another meeting «;as called and the informa- tion of the first board of directors and executive of the London, Diocesan Catholic Rural Life Conference became a reality. Bishop Sherlock ap- pointed Fr. Paul Mooney chaplain to the Conference and .Joe Miller, a Huron County cash crop farmer, was - elected its first chairman. The next few months were devoted mainly to drawing up a constitution, including aims and objectives, that would pro- vide a frame of reference for its activities. The purpose of the CRLC is to educate the rural and urban popula- tion with regard to farm problems and solutions and to have a function of representation and advocacy to government bodies on agricultural issues. MI policies formulated and. positions taken are to be based on Gospel values and the social teachings of the Church. Over the past several years the CHL(' has been involved in a number of activities. While the focus in the early years was land ownership, the most pressing issue today deals with farm product prices and the related issues of high interest rates and farm foreclosures To meet the challenge of these issues they have debated and released policy on "Just Prices" and a statement on "Free Trade in Agriculture". CRLC have also communicated with the Federal and Provincial governments on the above issues and i costs cnange, food prices move in the same direction. Canada imports and exports food. During the winter months, the costs of fresh produce imported from the U.S. can change dramatically as the Canada - U.S. Exchange Rate fluctuates. Although this is not an exhaustive discussion of the variety of influences on food prices, it does give you some appreciation for the complexity of the issue. Agriculture Canada predicted food prices would increase ()verall 3-5 per- cent in 1987, although some foods will go up more than others. Because of current economic conditions most of the increase for 1987 is likely to be caused by increases in basic com- munity prices with the marketing costs as desribed above contributing a smaller increase. • Where does Agriculture Canada predict that food budgets will in- crease most? in the restaurant sec- tor. Although prices won't go up, they predict that Canadians will spend more money eating out than they did in 1986. • ommitment also on the need for CANAGREX, a national marketing agency for agricultural products. We are oppos ed to "Plant Breeder's Rights" legislation, essentially allowing . - patenting of new seed varieties. We have asked for legislation to re- enact the "Farmer.and Creditors Ar- rangement Act" which would give some judicial authority the power to enforce a settlement between a farmer and a lending institution with the objective of keeping the farmer on the land. We have advocated the in- troducton of "agri-bonds", a scheme which would provide low interest' rates for young and beginning farmers by providing tax breaks for depositors putting money into such -a plan. On an educational note we have had speakers ranging from "organic" farmers to university professors speaking to the question "can chemical farming be sustained". We've also had soil conservationists, farm economists and politicans speak to our group. We have produced and distributed a booklet entitled "Com- munity" which is a study outline us- ing the "see -judge -act" format. It is intended to be used by parish groups in the formation of local CRLC groups. - On a wider scale. we were respon- sible for initiating the conference "Masters of our Destiny?" out of which grew the Liaison Committee of Ontario Farm Organization. This gruop now speaks with a united voice for all Ontario farm organizations. With our neighbours to the south we helped organize and participated in the Great Lakes Region CRLC in Adrian, Michigan, in April 1986: Popular concert planned May 21 One of Middlesex County's biggest and most popular spring enter- tainments takes place this year on May 21. That's when the county's public school students will present their 15th annual spring concert 'at Alumni Hall, Universjty'of Western Ontario. Students from 20 elementary schools will form a massed choir of 1100 singers, and bands from Strathroy District Collegiate in- stitute, Medway High School and Lord Dorchester Secondary School will play. The Medway High School Concert Choir and the county's newest choir. The Middlesex County Children's Choir, will perform, Medway High School's stage hand will entertain before (he concert starts at 8 p.m. The concert program, with a variety of choral and in- strumental selections, will include for the first time a massed band preserr- tation. The high school bands will join in playing the well-known and spirited Royal Mr Force March under the direction of Education Director Stewart Toll. A medley from the popular musical, "Cats", will con- clude the program. Tickets are available from the schools and, if space is available, at Alumni Hall on the evening of the con- cert, May 21. You you lndve to count a'nume 'numeralh con- taining the letter A. The answer, though hard to believe, is one thousand. a. FLY KITES AT USBORNE Grade eight and kindergarten students at Usborne Central Sc oo) tried their hands of flying kites recently. Back, left, Jeremy Kzriyzek and Ben Oke. Front, Deanne Ballan- tyne, Sherri Coleman, Nicole Hibbert, Barb Tiernan, Vanessa Bray and Susan Grubb. T -A photo Called to respond We must Lind ways' to meet t needs and aspirations of. younger church women if the U('W orglrniza- tion is to celebrate a 50th anniversary. according to speaker Mrs. Bev Robin- son, student minister of I..xeter United Church. She provoked laughter with her reminders of "We've never done it that way before." "If they don't like us. they -don't have to join us," and "We've always done it this way, and `I know that won't work '. Hey challenge echoed the Anniversary theme of "Called to Respond in Such' a Time as 'Phis," and was discussed by buzz groups. Suggestions and com- ments were later exchanged. As :306 women 'from the Huron - Perth - Presbyterial gathered in •Kirkton Community Centre April 29, they celebrated the first 25 years of mirk. worship and fellowship. Past presidents were honoured and presented with corsages. The hall was decorated with colourful banners and a specially designed anniversary. quilt containing names of all the churches in London Conference. - A women's quartette from the Sea forth area, florizon. was much en- joyed. " They not only harmonized musically, but wore outfits in the tit W colours of green and navy blue. Local women provided refreshments during. an intermission. and Mrs. Lloyd Grose of- Mitchell and Mrs- 1larilvn Kreuter of Rostock led sing- songs in their own inimitable style. A very moving worship service. presented by women from Parkview United Church,. Stratford, entitled. '•The Women .Who Knew Jesus," brought the evening to a close. - Submitted by 'i'rudie Ball - ('ommunications Convener lur•on-Perth Presbyterial . U('%V . Box 103 Milverton . 595-8892 he OPP letter Dear Editor: - The - Huron County OPP detachments at Exeter, Goderich and Wingham would like to wish everyone an enjoyable safe summer. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank those people who have upheld to the letter of the law those Special Occasion Permits that were issued to them under the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations. - Further, we would like to address those people who run "stag and does" or "buck and does', field parties, ball tournaments or the like, on the possi- ble prosecutions and civil actions that may arise when running these events unlawfully, therefore, some sections of the Liquor Licence Act and regula- tions follow, making you aware of thent`iand our concern for not only people under 19 years of age (Sec.44 ), but all persons who drink and drive. A 'Licence Premise' . means a premise for which a licence or permit has been issued and no person shall keep for sale, offer for sale or sell li- quor except under the authority of a licence or permit (Sec. 4(1) ) and no person shall purchase liquor except from a Goverment store or from a person authorized by licence or per- mit (Sec.41). Furthermore, no person shall knowingly sell or supply liquor to a person under the age of 19 years (Sec.44). The consumption of liquor is only lawful in a licenced premise or a residence (Sec.45(2) I, and any person who causes drunkeness or intoxica- tion, endangering to cause injury or damage to property of another, such other person is entitled to compensa- tion by civil liability of the person who sold the liquor (Sec.53). A police officer who finds liquor in contravention of this Act can seize it ISec.56 (111, search a vehicle ISec.48(2)1, search any person found in that vehicle 1Sec.48(2)1 and arrest any person who refuses to identify themselves (Sec.54). The OPP will be enforcing these areas of the Liquor Licence Act and any contraventions found may result in charges being laid. Once again we would like to thank all those who con- duct their "stag and does", ball tour- naments, etc. within the confines of the law. We endeavor to continue to give you a quality police service. By working together we can meet our objectives, thereby making our highways and the upcoming summer a safer and more enjoyable place for all. QUEEN'S SEAFORTH Party Hearty with VEHICLE THURS., FRI., SAT. Girls Nite Out THURS., MAY 21st ELM HAVEN HOTEL Clinton LADIES' NIGHT THURSDAY, MAY 14 MALE DANCER FRIDAY AND SATURDAY All your Favorite Music NEW Reasonable Rates ,, BIA CALENDAR AVAILABLE — Recently appointed BIA manager In- ge nge Mowat, left, and chairperson Karen Pfaff examine the proof of the first community calendar sponsored by the organization. The calendar contains a listing of upcoming events for thenextfew months and will be displayed in businesses and prominent locations in town. HURON /PERTH BRANCH 1±4 VICTORIAN ORDER OF NURSES ANNUAL MEETING - Wednesday, May 27 Stratford Country Club, VON 53 Romeo St. N.,Stratford Reception 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker - Rosemary Armstrong ' Program Co-ordinator, Huronview Day Centre " A DECADE IN DAY. CARE" Cost of dinner - S11.75 per person Arrangements may be made by phoning 482-3937 no later than Friday May 15th. 0004•006000000000000000 BROWNIE'S DRIVE -1N 0 0 169 BEECH ST.. 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FRI. - SAT. - SUN., MAY 15 ADDED BONUS SUNDAY Debra Winger and ONLY Theresa Russell ,n BLACK WIDOW" 16 - 17 Lovers Heroes Troubl Emilio Estevez - Demi Moore "WISDOM" BOX OFFICE OPENS 8:00 PM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • THE SQUARE • • • She was a dream • come true. r�" • • He was a • good reason • not to • go to sleep. • • • SCOtt Valentine is • • • • y • �[Jj • 'Demon 'Lover • • killing in love c •., n be very scary ••• GODERICH• 524-7811 • • STARTS • FRIDAY FRI.-SAT. • 78.9 : ,SUN.-THURS. • 7:30 • • • • • • PARENTAL • auIDANCE Remember TUESDAY IS '2.50 NIGHT • • • • • • • • ENDS • arilidt.,.THURSDAY 7:30 • • BRtee outs • • • • • • • • • 1 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Starting a Small Business A seminar presented by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Technology is sponsored by the Corpora- tion of the Town of Parkhill, Planning and Economic Development Committee Thursday, May 14, 1987 7 - 10 p.m. Parkhill Community Centre • Popular Business Opportunities • Business Pro's $ Con's • Legal Organization of a Business • The Marketing Plan • The Business Plan • Taxes • Financing a Business Existing businesses come and find out about Gover- ment Services and Programs available. No charge. Refreshments.