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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1987-09-02, Page 3THE•HURON•EXPOSJTQR, SEPTEMBER 2,, 1987 3A Federation of Agriculture hosts all -candidates meeting "Clinics are needed, and it provides a .. service. I accept that position," he said. • Ham also supports his leader,. Bob Rae, in "cleaning up• (the environment) at 'whatever the cost. Fines were The Perth Federation of Agriculture, In conjunction with the Mitchell Jaycees, heldi an All -Candidates night at the Mit- chell Town Hall last Thursday, with a capacity crowd on hand to ask questions and listen to the three Perth candidates • two weeks prior to' the September 10th election. ••' LIBERAL HUGH EDIGHOFFER Hugh Edighoffer; the incumbent 'Liberal ,and Speaker of the Ontario Legislature', said during the evening that "it's important for governments to lead, not to follow. (Premier David) Peterson is leading ' Edighoffer went on to explain that the, present government intends to assist first-time farmers, curtail free trade, protect the environment, improve health care, etc. But the biggest issue he Aer- sonally felt was a key one was reducing the deficit: And, he said, treasurer Bob Nixon has cjone that. Nixon has reduced the provincial deficit from $2,2 billion to $1 billion. The. budget deficit will be brought down even ' .further, he said. Edighoffer referred to Jack Riddell, "our neighbor" (Huron County MPP and Agriculture minister), and the good, job that he's doing and "will continue to do." Health care, the Mitchell native said, is an issue in this election "and always will . be. It has to be an issue." More than one- third of the provincial budget 'is address- ed to health care, with a task force work- ing on reviewing it. On abortions, Edighoffer said he "does not believe In free standing abortion clinics," an. • now must be followed. The "polluter must pay," he said when ' asked about pollution control and the environment, "Tremendous changes have'taken place with the Spills Bill," he said. Fines have been extended, more inspec- tors are in place, but you don't •want an inspector on every corner on every street. It's (pollution)' a problem:" NDP WARREN HAM NDP candidate Warren Ham said he was "proud" of the last two years of On- tario government, what with the•provin- cial accord among the NDP and the governing Liberals. But Ham said that the farmers "have 'bee'n let down in the past" by the government. "The budget came, and the budget went,", he said, "with no help for the farmer. Milk prices went up eight per . cent recently,'.did the farmers get any of that?" Smaller regions' hospitals are not get:, that the laws as they exist : ting'the needed .money. from the govern- ' ,ment, Ham said on the topic of health care, as the majority of •the money goes to the glamor areas such as research"and hospitals. On abortions, Ham, agreed with the • candidates that the law must be 'adhered • to. • "A great deal of unfairness by the • hospital boards" is taking place, he said,.. "and I feel sorry for the.women. Japanese student • from page IA . said, adding she wants to make a.Canadian• - size snowman. ' Even right now' Mayuko is seeing just how different Canadianweather is from ;her', native Japan, August is, very; very hot in .Japan and Mayuko was surprised to find it, so cool in Caliada. ' Predictably Mayuko. has noticed the dif- ference in population density between her native country and her host country for the lyear. • "Our city is so crowded -and there is a lot of traffic," she said. "I like it here. It's quiet," • Mayuko commented that limited space 'forces people to have small cars or take the train •or bus. Japan is famous for its bullet train which travels up to 200 kilometres per hour, ' Properties too are built up instead of out and even shopping malls are stacked on top of one another to. conserve space. There is • little or no room for spacious lawns, and as a result tots are expensive. They are sold -in 10 foot by 10 foot squares. So far Mayuko has found everything in Canada' to be much cheaper than in Japan. Even a Yamaha organ, which is made in ,japan and exported to Canada, is'cheaper in this country. To compare costs: perms in Japan are $100, a winter coat $300, and a ' loaf of bread $5. "It's so cheap, it's all so cheap here," said Mayuko. • So far Mayuko said she doesn't miss anything about Japan, except maybe the • mountains. Kobe, the city she comes from, is• situated between the 'Pacific Ocean and the mountains. Even the amounts of rice which Mrs. Mur- ray has been cooking have been dwindling. "I cooked rice the first night and Mayuko ate it all up. I cooked it the second night and she ate a little. 'Each time I cooked it Mayuko ate less and less. We (the Murrays) aren't big rice eaters, we like our meat and potatoes, but I told Mayuko that whenever she wanted rice she was to let me know. She told me she just loves American food," said Mrs. Murray, As much as she loves the food, she gets a good Taught out of some of the customs that go with it. She recently made Japanese tea for her Canadian sisters and was surprised - when they added sugar and. milk -to the beverage. "I'll have to write and tell my mother this. We never add anything to the tea. Morgan and Michelle add sugar and milk," she laughed. Another difference between the two coun- • tries is the relationship between men and women. Japan has virtually no divorce rate and Mayuko was surprised to hear how com- mon divorces are in Canada, The Japanese are very family oriented as well, and very few women work outside the home. • In• Many ways Mayuko said Japan is very much like Canada and the United States. People shop, go to aerobics arid go to the American movies. They also watch Miami Vice - the only difference being Don Johnson speaks Japanese on their television sets. One big difference' is it is'illegal to smoke and drink before the age 20, and youths are unable to get their driver's licence until they are. 18, Mayuko herself, enjoys aerobics and music. She studied piano and organ for 13 years and ballet for 12 years. Coming from a family of five, with two sisters, Mayuko was pleased to get -the Mur= rays as her host family, and as it is turning out, is pleased to he on a farm. . "It's all so new to her," said Mrs. Murray. - "We think it's all boring and work but she enjoys it." "We were teasing her that. her parents sent her here for an education, and that they'd be upset if she went home and just , decided she wanted to be a farmer," she joked. During her time in Canada Mayuko hopes, to get to the province's main points of in- terest - including,Niagara Falls. Mayuko's mother and grandmother visited that at- traction four years ago and told lier about it. "'I'M just so very happy to come here," said Mayuko. • "I know the U.S. a ' little bit and I wondered what Canada would 'be like," she said, adding her mother and grandmother found Canada. to • be a safe country and thought if she were to study abroad it would be better than a European country, • And according to her host family the choice was the right one. ' "She got off the train in Stratford with a big smile and she's .been smiling ever since,',' said Mrs. Murray. • ridiculously low, but uow we're finally getting some teeth into them. (`We're not makingthe people who pollute pay," he said. 'We need enforce - Turn to page 5A • CHANGING LOCATIONS - Louisa Street in Seaforth was a -hub -of -activity Wednesday when neighbors and friends gathered to watch as Royal Homes of Wingham transfer- red this home from its manufacturing lot in Wingham, to Seaforth. The 20 by 46 foot, three bedroom home was made to the specifications of Art and.•Mary. Finlayson then transferred in two rather large pieces to the Louisa Street location. The Finlaysons hope to be moved into their new home by the end of September. Mcllwraith photo. GOLF BALLS 'R' US -These Seaforth youngster tried to turn a fast buck by setting up a used golf ball stand on the edge of the Sunoco lot earlier this weak. From left to right are, Jane Johnson (in back), Jennifer Marion, Chris Marion and Scott Wood. Teachers in .for a handful when students return to local, schools Parents will get a relief and teachers will have their hands full as young people in Seaforth go back to school next week. It seems like every student in town has different feelings about heading back to the books, and here is what some of them had to say:, The golf ball vendors - Scott Wood, Chris Marion, Jane Johnson and Jennifer Marion - are all ready to get back to school having had a busy summer of camping, swimming, fishing, attendingsummer school and golfing. Chris and Scott will be going into Grade 4 and Jane and Jennifer will start Grade 5. All are looking forward to seeing their friends at school again, and Jennifer is also going to enjoy art and baseball. Scott and Chris like physical education and also see the merits' in recess. All agree they can do without- spelling ithoutspelling and science. Tan Brideau and his brother Led are also looking forward to getting back to school this year. They moved here from St. John's, New Brunswick about two months ago so they are a little new to Seaforth althought they did live in town seven years ago. Lee would like to try soccer this year, but both boys are most interested in making new friends. • Ben Malone will be attending Grade ] this year. He has had a good summer. and did a lot -of swimming in the focal pool and In the ponds at his parent's farm in Holmesville. He says the only good thing he can see about school is playtime. When asked what he doesn't like about school he says "going there". Ben has two older sisters who will also be going back to school this year. Tracy will be going • into Grade 7 and Debbie will be in Grade 5. Both had a good summer visiting' friends in London and spending time on the farm in Holtnesville, but they agree the 'summer should be longer. They are both looking forward toseetflgtheir friends. Deb- NEW RESIDENTS - fan and Lee Brldeav have lust moved back to' to ious to get fo school' and make Sorne new friends. ICAf RINA LINOEMANN TRACY MALONE .bie is also looking forward to art while Tracy likes home economics when she makes it out of bed in time for school. Katrina Lindemann enjoyed her summer working at the pool in Seaforth and party- ing. She is anxious to get back to school and see her friends and participate in school sports competitions. She isn't however quite as eager to go back to doing •homework. Katrina is starting Grade 11. Jennifer Southgate, Tammy Vandereeen and Sharon Shannon were probably et the same parties that Katrina attended this summer. But aside from parties Jennifer and Sharon also had a good time when they went to Miller Lake for a vacation. The con - census with these girls is that they will be happy to see their friends from school, but thathomework and sitting through boring classes all day is for the birds. Jennifer will be going into Grade 8, Tam- my Grade 10 and Sharon will make her high Setiool debut in Gr ode 9. THREE F=RIENDS - Jennifer Southgate. Sharon Shannon and Tammy Vanderveen thihk summer vacations should be longer. - COMMUNITY CALENDAR 11 you're organizing a non-profit event of interest 10 other Seaforth area residents, phone the recreation office at 527-0882 or the Expositor at 527.0240, or mail the information to Communi- • ty Calendar, The Huron Expositor. Box 66. Seatotth, Ontario, NOK IWO well in advance of the scheduled date. Space for the Community Calendar is donated by The Huron Expositor. Wed., Sept. 2 1:30 - 4 p,m. Public Swimming 1:30 p.m. Senior Shuffleboard 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m`. Mom's and Tots Roller Skating Mon., Sept. 7 Men's Fastball Playoffs Tues., Sept. 8 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Ladies Softball at Lions Park 7 p.m Men's Fastball Playoffs BACK TO SCHOOL - Joint registration night, 8 -. 9 p.m. Fitness it FurlWinter Groups, Seaf'drth R'ec. Dept, Sept. ,8 & 9. 6 p,m. - 8:30 p.m. Public Swimming 7 - 9 p,rn, Brownie & Guide Registratfon, Town 8 - 10 p.m. Walton 441 Club's Farris Safety Hall , • "'Awareness Program", Seaforth and 7;30 p.m. Seaforth Women's Institute Meeting District Community Centres, will be held at Sloman School' on Wheels, Thurs., Sept. 3 7:30 p.m. Cents vs. Topnotch 8:30 p.m. Brewers vs. Beachwob'd (Pl'ayoffsl' Seaforth Happy CitizSris Senior Citiz'ens Group Meeting 1.2:00 Noon Senior Citizens Pot Luck Din'gier at Sealdtth Legign Fri.,' Sept. 4 7 = 10:30 p.m. Roller Skating 'Sun., Sept. 6 Sept. 6 - 11 Legion Week Gather at Olive Pappte's home at 6:45 for rides .6:30m. Neepititl Auxiliary Pb Luck Dinner p. p . and Meeting at SE Thomas Anglican Church. Guest Speaker Valerie Bolton on Women of Today. Bring dwn dishes and cutlery. Gospel Meetings in a large tent, 11/2 miles west of Seaforth every night except Sal. No collection's, nen-denominational. For more information or transportation phone 527-1980 or 537-0388. "For by grace are you saved through faitth, not bf yourselves; It is the GIFT of God.- EPH. 2':8