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COMMUN1TY
New methods for vegetables
Irrigation project yeilds consistent
pepper crop
By Erin Lobb
T -A staff
EXETER - From a distance the ground may look
as if it has been the victim of a freak snow storm.
But, upon closer inspection, passers-by will realize
that it is simply hundreds of rows of small white tun-
nels that are located in the field west of Exeter on
highway 83.
"The tunnels themselves are mainly for wind pro-
tection." says Len Veri. owner of Exeter produce.
"Trickle or drip irrigation is the concept which traps
moisture released from the plant by putting plastic
overtop."
The plants that Veri is working so hard to maintain
are simply green peppers, but he explains that by us-
ing this system they are able to keep the high yield-
ing crops more consistent.
These mini greenhouses don't come cheap as they
can cost up to $1000 per acre to build. There is also
the cost of irrigating the field sufficiently enough to
supply generous amounts of water and fertilizer to
the plants underneath. "This year we had to repair
much of the plastic covering because the mice got in-
side ad chewed it. that was another expense," said
Veri.
This technology, which is installed by Michigan
Great Lakes Irrigation, is popular in countries such
as Israel and Australia where the climate frequently
lends itself to water shortages.
It is also being used more in Puerto Rico and Cal-
ifornia. The system is convenient because the com-
puterized settings control the amount of water and
fertilizer allotted to each plant.
Though Veri has been using the technology for
four years now this is the first time he has used it on
this particular field. "We'll rotate the crop and plant
cabbage in that field next year."
Exeter Produce grows harvests and packs their
own produce which they sell directly to chain stores
throughout the U.S. and Canada. They work ap-
proximately 4000 acres of land to grow potatoes, ru-
tabagas and green beans, cauliflower, sweet and hot
peppers, pumpkins, soybeans and corn. However,
Veri says he has at least 1000 acres of green peppers
alone.
You have probably wondered what the white tunnels in area fields were. They are mini
greenhouses used by vegetable producers used mainly for wind protection.
Tour of Exeter homes a
success, organizers say
More than 700 people enjoy the first time area tour
EXETER
- More than
"The community helped to
make it a success," said Jo -Anne
700 pco- Dinney, one of the organizers.
plc took This was the first time such a
part in a tour was put on by the Exeter
'Summer's United Church.
Walk' "We didn't really know what to
tour of expect," said Diane Carson who
six Ex- was also on the committee.
eter Despite extremely hot weather
homes 'arson said people seemed to be
on the enjoying themselves.
week Those taking part in the tour
end. were issued passports and maps to
find the homes and were greeted
by volunteers who helped answer
questions.
More than 55 people helped out
at the six homes.
Now committee members have
to decide whether or not to make
it an annual event. Right now
Carson said they have been ap-
proached by • homeowners who
are interested in participating in
the next tour.
Community Living - South Huron held
26th annual general meeting
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EXETER - Community Living:
South Huron held its 26th annual
general meeting on Thursday, June
9 at the South Huron Recreation
Centre in Exeter. The evening be-
gan with a pot luck supper, as Rev.
Sieds VanDermeer, pastor of the
Christian Reformed Church, led the
membership in grace.
Roberta Walker, president of CL
- S.H. welcomed everyone to the
meeting, with approval of the annu-
al reports of the Board of Directors
and its committees, and the treasur-
er's report, given by Harry Klun-
gel. Fred Simmons, chair of the
Fund Raising committee, reported
slow returns so far on the Flowers
of Hope annual fund raiser ($I700.
as of June 20), but he hoped that
despite cold May weather and the
economy, we could reach our target
of $25,000. Last year's target was
$20.000 and the campaign raised
over $21,000. A new fund raiser is
being organized by the Oakwood
Golf Club members, the First An-
nual Oakwood mixed Invitational
Golf Tournament, to be held on
June 24. More than 120 golfers
have signed up so far, in mixed
foursomes, with an evening ban-
quet at Oakwood Inn. so the event
looks promising.
'Roberta Walker presented the
newly amended by-laws, which
were approved by the membership.
She thanked the committee of past
presidents with whom she and the
executive director, John Gray met
over several months to update and
re -draft the old by-laws.
E.D. John Gray gave a summary
and update of the new Strategic
Plan for the Agency.
A committee of board members,
parents, a self -advocate and staff
are presently meeting to implement
the goals and take the necessary
steps to effect change. There will
be a re -structuring of ARC Indus-
tries. with changes to woodwork-
ing and the kitchen. the addition of
a literacy/numeracy computer pro-
gram and other plans yet to be fi-
nalized and put into place. There
-will also be an active program to
enlist volunteers for the day pro-
grams and recreational/leisure sup-
ports for clients. Several more peo-
ple are conning out of institutions,
and housing is being looked at in
the Scaforth area, where the
present S.I.L. home has been so
well received. Community Living,
has been formed in the past year, a
welcome addition to C.L.S.H. re-
sources.
The nominations committee re-
port was given by Herb Vereek,
with two positions still vacant on
the board of 15 possible members.
Rev. Sieds Van Dermeer led the in-
stallation of the new Board of Di-
rectors for 1994-95: Roberta Walk-
er, Fred Simmons, Harry Klungel,
Herb Verbeek, Paul Turnbull,
Marg Kehn, Elizabeth Sanders,
Tom Consitt, Ed Laksmanis, Niall
Strew, Bert Branderhorst, Donna
Greb, and Linda Markham.
Walker thanked the board, staff,
parents and members for their sup-
port during her 2 -year term as pres-
ident. She spoke of the opportuni-
ties to become a pro -active agency,
which is creative, innovative, and
linked to the community through a
network of supports. Walker intro-
duced Herb Verbeek, the incoming
president, who thanked her for her
contributions over the past two
years: the strategic plan process for
the agency; the development of a
resource library: forging links with
the Family Support Institute, the
OACL Midwestern Regional
Council, and the local Youth In-
volvement group, and the revised
by-laws.
Verbeek then spoke of his own
goals as president; to ensure that
ARC remains as viable safety net
for those people who continue to
need its services and support; to de-
velop programs and services that
are less dependent on dwindling
government funding. He felt that
changes should be made carefully,
to minimize the risks to clients.
RATEPAYERS
TOWNSHIP OF
MCCILUVRAY
2ND
INSTALMENT
OF 1994 TAXES
Due on or before
June 30, 1994
Shirley Scott
Clerk -Treasurer
The message from Community
Living for 1994-95 is that "Togeth-
er We're Better!" as we continue to
build an inclusive community for
our special children, our siblings
and our friends.
After the meeting, people stayed
to hear music from Hooks Party
Sounds, Hensall by D.J. Rob
Vanderhoek.
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STEPHEN TOWNSHIP
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NOTICE OF
STREET RE-
NAMING IN THE
POLICE VILLAGE
OF CREDITON,
TOWNSHIP OF
STEPHEN
By authority of the Municipal
Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter 302,
Section 210 (111)
TAKE NOTICE that the
council of the Township of
Stephen intends to pass a by-
law on Tuesday, July 5, 1994,
to rename the following
streets in the Police Village of
Crediton.
Street A to Eilber Street
Street B to Guettinger Street
AND FURTHER TAKE
.NOTICE that Council shall
hear any person who claims
that he will be adversely
affected by the by-law and
who applies to be heard by
Council.
Written appeals should be
received by the undersigned
by Tuesday, June 28, 1994 and
appellant are to attend the
hearing set at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday July 5, 1994 in the
Council Chambers.
Larry R. Brown
Administrator
Township of Stephen
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