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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-04-01, Page 2PAGE 2-G()DkatI('H SIGNAL STAR, WEI)NESL)AY, APRIL 1, 1987 1111111111.1, Wckr a 'alt H;nicr.?fIs ,Now is the time to start furnishing your cottage or sunroom. Compare prices, but save th us. 11 E E 73 Hamilton Street Goderich 524©4234 et CARE GODERICH 524=2440 Doug Gavin *Motitasle Truck t nt Carpet Cleaning *On Location, Upholstery, Drapery & Rug Cleaning MO: ERN COMPLETE CLEANING SERVICE et CARE 186 Rich Street Goderich (519) 524-2440 We are the one and only "Carpet Care". Don't be ° fooled by imposters whlike to use our -name. Church hol s luncheon for wool "Four hundred fifty million people in the world are malnourished. Each year about 15 million people die from malnourishment." This was one of many startling points made by guest speaker Murray Cardiff, MP for Huron -Bruce and parliamentary secretary to the Solicitor -General, . at a special luncheon held' at North Street United Church on Sunday. The special 50 cent lunch was part .of a series of happenings during March to help increase awareness of Third World pro- blems, and to encourage people to respond. Th'e event, under the direction of the Mission and Stewardship Comnvtte le,d by Kay King, was an awareness event to help those who take regular and sufficient meals for granted, so they can understand that hunger is normal for the majority of the world, and that 50 cents would not buy very much. "The amount of lunch you will get here to- day is more than some people in the Third World get all day," .Kay King said. "There's not very much of it and I'm not so sure that it's very nutritious or if it is very tasty.," she explained to about 125 members of North Street United Church congregation who took part in the luncheon. The group was served one bowl of thin chicken and rice soup, a few crackers, tea or juice and one cookie. After the luncheon, Cardiff spoke to the group about hunger throughout the world and what Canada was doing to help combat the problem. "Canada has a lot of respect throughout the world," when it comes to helping Third World countries with hunger pr oblems, Car- diff noted. He said 'Canada provides con- tinual projects to help support the malnourished people. However he noted that "you have" to.be careful when providing foods to ,countries that the countries don't become dependant on you. You have to help the people develop their own resources." • He explained to the group that 68 to 80 per - cent of the, people in Third World countries work in some form of agriculture. "Many of these people are ekeing out an existence in the country's hills somewhere.". Agriculture production, he said, has bare- ly kept pace with the population growth of the countries. "The largest number of hungry people are in Asia although hunger exists in the Carrib- bean ,and Latin America as well," Cardiff said. "Food aid is' crucial for the existence of a number of these people. The first considera- ' tion the government: gives in providing food' aid .to a country is that the population is starving." hun er Murray Cardiff, MP for Huron -Bruce, joins Rev. Robert Bali in a bowl of chicken and rice soup Sunday during a specialiluncheon at North St'reet United Church. The luncheon was held to make people aware of the hunger problem in Third World Countries. Mr. Cardiff spoke on the problem of hunger throughoui the world and what is being done to help the star- ving people. (photo by Lou -Ann Hope) ,He noted that Third World countries have to help' fight their own hunger problem. "Overcoming hunger means expanding their agriculture and obtaining some sort of job for an income." The Canadian government, Cardiff noted, not only provides' food aid to starving coun- tries but it also helps with a number of other' projects such as water and road develop- ment, emergency supplies, transportation and education. • Cardiff noted that Canada was one of the founding membersof the world food pro- gram and that since its inception, it has pro- vided $1.4 billion infood aid to countries in need: This year alone, $450 million in agricultural commodities has been set aside by the Canadian' government to help Third The newest fashion and footwear spring arrivals. Priced right. now to save you a bundle!. BROOKS ASH! N FLEECE.. For. Guys & Gals Freshen up with exciting new colours and styles in Spring Fleece. A super selection of Pants & . Tops now featured at FOR THE GREAT OUTDOORS ... World countries. "Citizen ,participation is a vital force in shaping the future of Canadian responses to the needs of Third World countries," Cardiff. . said., Last year, he said, there were 47 non, government organizations that channeled $53 million in over 500 projects for African .famine relief last year alone. Sunday's event was part of a Ten Days for World Development program, an ecumenical program of the An'glican;', Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, Lutheran and United Churches. Proceeds and dona-. tions will be forwarded to World Develop.-, ment and Relief Fund. Monies raised by ,churches in this way are matched by federal grants to developing countries. County to holdpublic meeting concerning amendment to plan OFF REG. PRICE K®WAY SEPARATES() & Pants. Great looks for the Breat outdoors... Great for the whole family The famous Windproof I Waterproof Jackets y SPRING SWEATERS For Ladies Cotton blends in shades of fuschia, turquoise and cream. 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