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The Huron Expositor, 1985-10-16, Page 3TO THE EDITOR October 16 day to reflect October 16 is World Food Day, an opportunity for us all to reflect, debate and act upon world food issues, The Ontario World Food Day Coordinating Committee is a coalition of voluntary and private sector organizations, government agencies, busi- nesses and individuals concerned with these issues. World Food Day is celebrated in 147 countries each October 16 to commemorate the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) by the United Nations in Quebec City in 1945. The goal of the World Food Day Associa- tion of Canada, and its provincial coordinat- ing committees, is to assist the individual to assess and to act upon the issues and to afford member organizations the opportunity to work toward "food for all." This year the World Food Day theme is "Youth and Food," which focuses attention on the combined issues of food production, food resources and the International Year of Youth. In 1980, the global youth population (defined as ages 15 to 24 years) was estimated at 857 million, an increase of 67 per cent over the previous 20 years. Current United Nations projections indicate that it will pass the one billion mark in 1991. At present four out of five young people are residents of the less developed regions of the world, and the difference in the relative size of the youth population between more and less developed regions is increasing. Approximately 9 out of 20 young people worldwide are urban residents, Young people are more likely to live in urban regions than the rest of the population due to migration from rural to urban areas in search of employment, education and other opportun- ities, As the world's youth flock to the cities and urban centres, food production will almost certainly decline and food resources become more scarce. This year, World Food Day offers us the opportunity to contemplate the plight of today's youth, to force ourselves to look beyond the numbers and concentrate on solving the problems which cause hunger. There is no single solution to hunger. On this special day, and throughout the year, each of us must assume our responsibility for informing ourselves about the issues and sharing in the search for ways to ensure "food for all" in our world. The Ontario World Food Day Coordinating Committee is totally committed to this end. Sincerely yours Marilyn J. Sanders, Chairman, Ontario World Food Day Coordinating Committee Enjoyable reading I recently had the opportunity to look through a copy of a supplement you published on June 26, 1985 titled "Tucker - smith" Sesquicentennial Celebration. It was very interesting and enjoyable reading! I am very interested in it as most of our ancestors came from that area. Sincerely, W.H. Simpson 35 -year subscriber I have been taking your paper for around 35 years and enjoy it very much. On March 1st, 1985, I was 90 years old, a lot of water has run under the bridge. I remain, T. Bailie Parrott Box5, Blyth, Ont. Ontario Hydro , (Continued from Page A2) -Standard & Poor's Corp., the New York based credit rating agency has put on a credit watch on youlr $10.8 billion debt backed by the Province. -Even your ally, the Ontario Energy Board, recommended that you raise your 1986 rate increase to 4.9 per cent to help pay for your heavy borrowing and operating costs. -The report made to the Select Committee by Cliff Jutlah of the Energy Ministry, probably caused some discomfort, when he forecasted the demand for electricity is expected to grow by 2.2 per cent a year until the turn of the century. The 2.2 per cent, per annum, growth pattern aligns closely with Hydro's low growth scenario, not the medium growth scenario for which the proposed M7 transmission system was planned. -Your armchair's biggest spring is about to penetrate the upholstery and stick into your "derriere." Tension is mounting, and landowners are ready to emphatically oppose the previously mentioned M7 transmission system at the public hearings in Guelph. Be warned Ontario Hydro, due to public pressure, that comfy, old, armchair may soon have to be scrapped, and a straight-backed, wooden chair of credibility and accountability will have to be used. Yours truly, Jane Rose (Mrs. ) RR 1, Ailsa Craig Farm gate defence could become fact Farm gate defence could become fact in Huron County if Federation of Agriculture (FOA( members indicate this is what they want. The Huron County Federation of Agricul- ture went on record at its annual meeting on October 10 in Hensell as being in favor of enforcing a moratorium, or delaying payment of money due by farmers to lending institutions. The delay is caused by farmers placing themselves at the farmer's gate when banks threaten to foreclose • farm gate defence. it's not the solution," admitted federation president Doyg Garniss of RR 4, W Ingham. "I guess what we're looking for is a farm debt review agency," he said. While the moratorium support resolution passed with a comfortable majority at the annual meeting, Mr. Garniss worried there wasn't enough discussion or debate on the issue. "W a may have to call a special meeting if there isn't board support," he told the gathering. Mr. Garniss said federal agriculture minister John Wise has promised a debt review agency. Bruce County federation of agriculture representative Ken Kelly said the morator- ium is a "bridge" until the agency is set up. Mr. Garniss said Ontario could set up such an agency despite what provincial agriculture minister Jack Riddell said earlier in the evening. Mr. Riddell was the guest speaker at the annual meeting. The provincial agriculture minister said a debt review agency couldn't be formed in Ontario because the province has no control over lending institutions. In Saskatchewan, where there is such an agency, Mr. Riddell said the lending institutions are credit unions, which the province does have control over. "If it works in Saskatchewan it will work in Ontario, too," said Mr. Garniss. The federation president is looking for his membership to come forward and say they will help with farm gate defence. Lists passed around the hall filled with almost 400 people garnered only about 50 names. The small response prompted words from Mr. Kelly. "The motto of the federation is farmers working to help farmers. But when I see the number of names on the list, your motto should be farmers surviving in spite of farmers," he said. Mr. Garniss encouraged federation mem- bers to phone him, write or "anyway they can" to let him know their thoughts on the moratorium. Watermain now complete The installation of a watermain under the Jarvis Street railway crossing was completed on schedule and work went without a hitch, reports Seaforth Public Utilities Commission CPUC) manager Tom Phillips. Canadian National Railway workers ripped up three sections of track so an open cut could be made to allow the installation of 500 feet of six-inch watermain. A permanent fire hy- drant was also installed in the Jarvis Street area and Mr. Phillips said the system was to be in use by the first of this week. Now that a tie-in loop for water, and fire protection has been installed, Mr. Phillips said, "we have a foolproof system," in that area. PUC workers were uusy 1.41JI. week blowing off and disinfecting the new line, to prepare it for operation, An original plan to bore a passageway for the watermain under the tracks had to be abandoned when the ground proved too rocky for boring. In other business at the October 9 PUC meeting, Mr. Phillips reported the LACAC program to install tower lighting at Cardno Hall and the town hall, had been completed. He also reported the new Hydro transform- er for Maplewood Manor had arrived and was to be installed early this week. A temporary power supply has been in place at the facility to power the building's lighting and elevator system. Breathalyzer (Continued from Page Al) Association for the Mentally Retarded that a municipal contribution of $35 per month per child be made, triggered the recommenda- t ion . CONSIDERATION GIVEN The Transportation and Environment committee recently recommended to council that consideration of purchasing the Seaforth Salt Industry vacant property be referred to the Finance and General Government com- mittee for further study. The committee was asked to consider buying the Huron Street property and said it felt the property could be used for piling of snow as well as improved and levelled by lepositing of road construction materials. The committee also expressed some concern over whether the old wells had been capped properly and stated further investiga- tion of the condition of the property and wells was necessary before consideration could be given to its purchase. RESOLUTION ENDORSED Town Council has endorsed a resolution by the Township of Onondage on the issue of bilingualism. The resolution advises the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing the English language alone is sufficient to meet the needs of most local councils, and in areas where French or any other language is required to correctly service a municipality, the Municipal Council may supply such information by passing a by-law in Council. According to the resolution only 5.2 per cent of the population is franco-phone. Producing the council proceedings in both languages it said is unnecessary and may be cost -prohibitive. NEWS AND FEATURES THE HURON EXPOSITOR, OCTOBER 16, 1985 — A3 KENDRA JEWITT AMBER HALFPENNY ORCHARD ViSIT—Seatorth Nursery School students, accompanied by their teacher and parent volunteers, visited the Maltside Orchard, Brussels, last Wednesday to tour the facilities and learn about the growing of one of nature's most delicious fruits. Above, Elizabeth Van Bakes listens to a Maitside representative explain the operation of the orchard, while her daughter Katie appears more interested in sampling the merchandise. Below, all the students got a chance to pick and sink their teeth Into the apple of their choice. (Raftis photo) MEAGAN JARRETT Peculiar accident injures horse in "1885 100 YEARS AGO Miss Mary Govenlock, who for the past two years has been teaching in Stanley, has been engaged by the Thckersmith School Board to teach the West End school next season. Mr. Jas. Stewart, of this town has been appointed agent for the Singer Manufactur- ing Company. We have been shown samples of work done on these sewing machines, and must say it surpasses anything we ever supposed could be done on a sewing machine. A valuable young driving horse belonging to Mr. Robert Brock. of the Mill Road, Tuckersmith, met with a peculiar accident on the Seaforth show ground, which has left it disabled ever since. He had it tied to the fence, while he was showing a young colt in the ring, and the animal becoming restive, commenced pawing and struck its fore knee with the other foot. 75 YEARS AGO The fust snowfall of the seasbn occurred on Tuesday morning last. There was quite a shower of large flakes about five o'clock while at noon we had quite a flurry of snow. Mr. C. Sills, son of Mr. G.A. Sills, stood third in his class of 39. taking honors in the recent examinations at the School of Practical Science in Toronto. He also was a member of the varsity football team in the match with Kinston, the former winning. Norman McDougall, of Porter's Hill, and 'nephew of Mr. Wm. McDougall, of Egmond- ville, was fifth in the big Ward Marathon race in Toronto. on Saturday last. 50 YEARS AGO As a result of prevailing epidemics, both the Hensall public and continuation schools and all Sunday schools in the village have been ordered closed. The holiday will continue until all danger of the epidemics has Huron County grant paid Murray Elston, MPP Huron -Bruce, has announced the $1,275 final payment on a $8,500 community planning grant for Huron County on behalf of the Township of Grey. Speaking on behalf of Bernard Grandmait- re, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Mr. Elston said the grant was used by the County to prepare a new comprehensive zoning by-law for the Township. Community planning grants are designed to encourage municipalities to review and update their planning programs, zoning bylaws and other planning documents. The grants may also be used for special studies on local issues such as lakeshore development or commercial development along highways, and for energy -conserving planning measures. IN THE YEARS AGONE passed. The SCI football team decisively defeated Mitchell in the Huron High School League here on Monday to the tune of 9-0. The Seaforth lineup consists of: Bell, goal; Shannon, Hueston, full backs; F. Sills, centre half; Rankin, right half; Carmichael, left half ; T. Sills, centre forward; Scott, outside right; Rennie, inside right; McLean, outside left: Nolan, inside left; Gemmell, Sherwood, alternates. 25 YEARS AGO Rt. Rev. J.A. Roney, D.P., Chancellor of the Diocese of London, officiated at the laying of the "memorial stone" at St. James' new Separate School, Seaforth, Sunday after- noon. Students of SDHS held a keenly -contested sports meet at the school Friday and named champions in six divisions. Junior boys, Bruce W httmore; Junior grits, Lnanne hngel, Senior girls, Pam Stapleton; Intermediate girls, Nancy Dale; Senior boys, Gordon Ross. Intermediate boys, John Patterson. Teamed up with borrowed horses, Elmer Dennis, RR 1, Walton, added another first prize to his long string with a victory Saturday at the Huron Plowing Match. A veteran match plowman. Mr. Dennis won the walking plow division. COMMUNITY CALENDAR If you're organizing a non-profit event of interest to other Seaforth area residents. phone the recreation office at 527-0882 or the Expositor at 527-0240 or mail the information to Community Calendar, The Huron Expositor. Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario NOK 1 WO well in advance of the scheduled date. S»»ac-e for the Community Calendar is donated by The Huron Expositor. Wednesday, October 16 5-8 p.m. Hockey School at Arena 1:30-4 p.m. Senior Shuffleboard begins at Arena 8-10 p.m. Mixed Volleyball at S.D. H.S. 8:45 p.m. Ladies Broomball at Arena Thursday, October 17 5-8 p.m. Hockey School at Arena 7:30 p.m. Men's Broomball at Arena Friday, October 18 5-8 p.m. Hockey School at Arena 8:30 p.m. Centenaires vs Belmont Saturday, October 19 1:30 p.m. Story Hour at the library 8-9:30 a.m. Bantam hockey practice 9:30 - 11 a.m. Midget hockey practice 11-12 Noon Mites hockey practice 7-8 p.m. PeeWee hockey practice. 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Ringette Practice 2-4 p.m. Power Skating 4-7 p.m. Hockey School 9 a.m. Minor Hockey Bottle Drive Sunday, October 20 2 p.m. Centenaires vs Mitchell 5.7 p.m. Power Skating 1.1-1. L Games 7:00 Canadians vs Flyers 8:30 Hawks vs Rangers Monday, October 21 4:30-5:30 p.m. Novice practice 5:30-6:30 p.m. Atom practice 6:30.7:30 p.m. PeeWee practice 7:30-8:30 p.m. Bantam practice Tuesday, October 22 5:30-6:30 p.m. Novice practice 6:30 • 7:30 p.m. Atom hockey practice 7:30-8:30 p.m. Bantam practice 8:30-10 p.m. Midget practice Wednesday, October 23 5:30-6:30 p.m. Midget hockey practice 8:45 p.m. Ladies Broomball at Arena 1:30-4:00 p.m. Seniors Shuffleboard at Arena 6:30-7:30 p.m. Minor Broomball at Arena Do you have a meeting, game or special event planned for the near future? If so let us know so we can Inform the public. It's difficult to find out what's happening unless you're willing to keeg us Informed. The community calendar Is an eight-day timetable of non-profit events going on in the community. Let's keep each other on top of things.