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The Huron Expositor, 1982-12-22, Page 13n a 41-4- THE rfl :>km �askl QUOTE A C',OWD—Them was an excellent turnout for the Christmas party for the children and grandchildren of members at the Legion on Si•. COQ aotnat On Monday evening,.Dec- cemberl3, Dr. Peter Firth. a veterinarian from London and Dan Nisly of Iowa, U.S.A., who is a farmer gave an extremely interesting and informative presentation on the "Wonder Life Bio-Humic Agricultural Production Sy- ,,Steih'i' at a dinner held at Ryan's Roost in St. Colum - ban with a number of area farmers attending. The Bio-Humic Agricul- tural Systems were born out of the creative imagination of a group of farmers, who were forced to improvise man- agement procedures because they were losing their live- stock from chemical poison- ing whileat the same time the weeds were getting harder to control and prod- uction costs were constantly increasing. A number of years ago the United States Department of Agriculture grew concerned over the decline in soil productivity from erosion and the pollu- tion of water with Agricultur- al chemicals. Wildlife and Sunday afternoon. The main attraction, of course was the visit by Santa. (Photo by Hook) a beneficial insects such as bees were being destroyed by agricultural chemicals. and the health hazards were becoming more evident. The detrimental effects of chemi- cals on the quality of food and the depletion of planr nutrient reserves in the soil all led to a decline in the family farm and localized ,family systems. Dr. Firth went on to explain that in healthy soil, one should find 12 to 20 earthworms in every square foot of soil. This would equal 750,000 per acre. This num- ber of earthworms can depo- sit • up to 50 tons per acre every year of digested earth which compared to the sur- rounding earth has in it five times more available nitro- gen, seven times more avail- able phosphate and 11 times more 'exchangeable potash. Their burrows greatly in- crease the soaking in of rain to the water table. Earth- worms help convert crop refuse. manure and all avail• able organic material into far humus. :this humus improv- es tilth and holds the ,soil particles together, thus checking erosion, because humus does not dissolve in water. The research on the Bio- Humic Agricultural Product- ion System began 20 years ago and in the search for better methods,and ideas in the area of soil and livestock health the Wonder Life Company has done extensive research in almost every major university in the Unit- ed States and Canada and in several foreign countries. The Wonder Life Bio - Humus program emphasized that health. both animal and human, begins in the soil and this is accomplished by el- iminating poisonous pesti- cides, ammonium nitrate, super phosphate. anhydrous ammonia and highly acidic fertilizers. One must replace humous and minerals re- moved by crops. use crop rotations, cultivations and timed plantings. and con- serve nutrients in crop resi- rS n dues and manures near the soil surface. This program. should pro- vide reduced energy input. higher quality foods and feeds, improved soil fertility and increased economic re- turns. The farmers who have been using this program for a few years stated that their dairy herds were healthier and milk production was up. The loss of calves and little pigs was greatly reduced and the stock was much heartier. Crop yields were better and the quality was higher and the production costs were cut considerably. The soil also had a much better consis- tency, was easier to work and required less irrigation. Or- ganizers say the motto, Promote Life in the Soil, Don't Destroy It" has resulted in more successful and profitable farming with- out the use of chemical fertilizers and poisonous p ticides. Don Cronin of R. . I, Dublin will be the area', representative for the ' Wonder Life Corporation THE HURON EXPOSITOR, DECEMBER 22, 1982 — B3 Give yourself: for Christmas A Christmas column, written early in the morning on the darkest day of the year. is.a special thing, It could have been about the perfect gifts to make or buy for someone who lives in our neck of the woods. But if 1 was so smart. I'd have bought - and made mine long ago. and delivered them to'the giftees already. That has. riot hap- pened. so who am 1 to talk? And so, I'm going to say that the only gift any of us needs to give this Christmas is ourself. And most of us, especially this time of year, have. very, little left to give. l�t not saying be unself- ish. deny yourself, be the family slave and put their needs. always, always' first. I'm saying that unless we take, time for ourselves once in awhile, do the things that refresh and restore us, do something silly or funny just because it's there; we lose that sense of who we are, what's important to us and what makes us laugh. We're snarling instead of loving. We resent • our family's demands and needs. Because we're worn out. spiritually empty. and have .simply nothing there to give. At a meeting last week a woman said "This time last year I wouldn't have been here. I'd have been too busy getting ready for Christmas. 1 used to even stay up all night sometimes because . there wasn't enough hours in the day." She added that she came to the meeting for herself. be- cause she needed adult con• versation, talk about goals and learning from others experiences. In her case. slowing- down. dropping the self-imposed Super -Mont label. and living a• day at a time had paid terrific dive dents for her whole family. And wouldyou rather have been in that family this Christmas or last one? "But who am 1?, you say. '1 forpet,'' "1 ; just react to things, do what I'm asked, do my best etc." Here'sa useful exercise '.that might get you thinking about you again. Take a minute and pick an age when you're going to die. Jus4 off 5©ffic A[howg t © �a�y b}v/ sug©tn7 woTNG, ' the top of your head. (I picked at 45). Then take a longer time and list five things you'd like to accomplish by then. (It's amazing how. the Grini Reaper gives you focus and perspective.) .They might be fairly general, i.e. get a new, fob, or quite specific as in, • have a baby. You can list your important things in order. you can thunk about what's standing in the • way of accomplishing each and about what strengths you . have that will he.tp. But even' if you don't get that far• you'll get in touch. with yourself a little again, Anityou might he surprised at what, when it comes right down. to it, is • important to you. One thing I vowed to do before going gently into the ' dark night at 45 is to laugh a lot more. My big/ive list also tells me ' that 1 want to live in a warm and sunny place. Now where. early in the morning on the darkestday of the year did that one come from? Merry, Merry Christmas. Be good to yourself. More next week Because of the early publication, and the volume of pre -Christmas news, a number of stories and photos; too not ap- pear, week. They'll be in' the New Year's' issue to be published Wednesday, December 29. Kippen WI hears Stacey on cheese Correspondent RENA CALDWELL 262-5935 Kippen Last Women's In- stitute began their Christmas part' with a, sumptuous turkey dinner and all the. trimmings. Mrs. Jack Sin- clair distributed prizes com- pliments of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Stacey Mitchell to Ruby Triebncr who was on th'e lucky chair. Alex Mc- - Gregor got the door prize, Campbell. pyre had the most change in his pocket and Mildred Chalmers. Who was going the Farthest away for Christmas. Since it was Janet Hog- garth's birthday she was honoured by "Happy Birth- day to you" and a cake complete with candles. , Mona Alderdice com- menced fun time with a reading and assisted brls Julie Wright. Cindy Marlene Bell and Grace Evans and Colleen De. Jong Adkins conducted many con-t,/were presented with gifts. tests. Alex McGregor had Grace Drummond read. the least hair on' his head. Ernie Whitehouse won the checker game. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Eyre had a wed- ding anniversary nearest to Dec. 15. Grace, Eyre had the heaviest purse weighing in at 5 lbs, Frances Kinsman and Phyllis. Parsons were runners up w• ith 4 Ib. purses. During the dishwashing session a contest was held and Stan McDonald was the winner,. Marlene Bell gave a reading "The Farmers Wife". Grace Drummond ^ con- ducted thc meeting by welco• ming the gtlestsand introduc• ing the 4-H dub leaders Mrs. Stewart Wilson, Mrs. Alex Townsend, Mrs. Al Hog- garth and Mrs. Ron Chalm- ers. Three Provincial Honour Mrs. Henderson/'s Huronview,,bel(s mark Christmas Friday afternoon several Huronview residents were kept busy making napkin holders which will grace the tables and trays on Christ- mas Day. Sunday morning service was held in the chapel with Reverend Norman Pick in charge of the worship'. The scripture lessons were read from Philippians 4 and Luke 3. •Mr. Pick's message was based on the letters of John The Baptist. Frank Bissett presided at the organ and the anthem by the choir was entitled "1 Heard The Bells on Christmas Day.'. The solo part was sung by Sarah Carter and assisting the choir and organ was Elsie Hender- son ringing her bells adding much to the r, uric. Monday afternoon music took on a different pace as Wilson McCartney and his musicians were here to "The twelve days before Christmas." Mrs. Jack Sinclair, in charge of the program intro- duced the guest speaker. Dwight Stacey of Mitchell. As third generations with the Stacey plant he gave a short history of its inception and entertain! With Jim Rose at the piano. the men played some lively old time favourit- es and Christmas carols. The ' residents enjoyed this time of singing along with the music. We had a real treat Tuesday afternoon when the children from the Co-operative Nur- sery School visited with us. Mary Gihbings welcomed our goes, With their leader, Sandy McNichol. the little ones went through their exercises and songs. Thee tiny folk with their smiling faces, brought a lot of happiness to the residents. Christmas carols Were sung accompanied by Elsie Het461,:. erson. Refreshments wre served. Wednesday ,evening we had another pleasant sur- prise when the Salvation Army from Goderich came tut for its annual Chrismtas visit. touched on the change of consumer eating habits and new products such as yogurt and specialty cheese that have become popular. He mentioned how the fast food outlets such as McDonald's etc. have changed the de- mands for cheese. He pre- dicted that bulk foods which are now the rage will have a short life and that Canada will have one-stop shopping. Mrs. Ross Broadfoot cnn• ducted a quartette picked from the audience namely &tan McDonald, Bob Bell. Harold Parsons and Grant MacLean. Mrs. Campbell Eyre gave courtesy remarks. Santa ar- rived and distributed the gifts and the evening closed with "We wish you a Mem Christmas". THE CO OROSTMAS SEASON is the timeiof year when Christmas lights make the , season brighter. The lights also cause many surprising effects as this Brussels home.shows. The above ' photo was taken with a timed exposure to achieve the desired effect. (Wassink photo) Tails opening for skiers, sk dopers Due to the recent record- setting warm . temperatures snowmobilers and cross- country skiers have probably not been thinking too. much about their favourite winter- time activities. Now with snow just around the corner it's time to turn some atten- tion to winter trails. The Ausable-Bayfield C'on• servation Authority ' I once again he maintaining 'nter trails in the Exete , ay Swamp and Parkhil a eas. Trail maintenance inc udes the- clearing of brush and tcgetation which has accum- ulated during the summer months, the Installation of proper trail signage, the regular grooming of trails, the bridging of wet or steep areas and the setting of tracks on the cross-country ski trails. The Hay Swamp trail net• work' will consist of a series of snowmobile trails. A good place to access the trails is from the parking lot, develop- • ed last year on Hay Township ' Concession Road 4/5. Cross-country skiers' will find' the ski trail along the Ausable River east of Exeter an attractive and accessible route for a few hours of skiing. The trail starts behind Hensall Rebekahs give to shut-ins ,Santa at Queensway Noble Grand Mrs, Marg erct Consitt presided for the meeting of Amber Rebekah Lodge on Wednesday eve- ning assisted by Jr. P.N.G. Bertha MacGregor in the absence of Vice Grand Mrs. Margaret Upshall. Christmas cards were re- ecited. also thank you notes. The Humanitarian Services Committee reported deliver• ing 11 boxes to shut-ins. Arrangements were made to drape the charter at the meeting on January. nth. Rey . Richardson conducted worship service at Quce'ns- way Nursing Horne on Tues• day. Residents enjoyed a Farah Christmas Party on My love' to you this Christmas OOn@ f©© Oft BY BOB TROTTER The story is told of George Handel in the dbpths of despair just before he composed The Messiah. Away from his native land and living in near -poverty in England. he lived as a hermit in the few weeks it took him to write his glorious music. In- the end, he emerged with a renewed spirit and a greater sense of creativity. The hustle -and -bustle and crass commercialism of Christmas these days is enough to turn sonic men of goodwill into a spluttering Scrooge until the lines of this great oratorio cane ringing through the snow. "For unto us a child is horn...and the government shall he upon his shoulder.... When the spiritual ideal is h.hrn in the souls of men. it is a child. Walking in darkness. either moral or physical. is thc death of joy or hope or self-respect. It is the path of too many people in these troubled times in this tired world. But the light' of Christmas can still shine brightly into weary. heartbroken lives. - 12@eipfIGA Do you have oliday guests at yourdtiuse? Phone your news into/he E ositor at 521.0240 for the People column. A number of local people will be humming and learning their lines. followng the casting of the musical The Fantasticks this week. After a tough job of choosing cast members from the many who attended auditions, producer Bruce Whitmore. direct& Marie McGavin and musical director Marg Whitemore have named Ted Leeming of Seaforth as El Gallo. while David McKnight of Egmondville will play the boy's father. Ralph Wood of Egmondville will play the girl's father, Lucille Delaney of Dublin will play the girl and Roger Leonhardt of Brodhagen gets the part of the boy. Henry will be played by Jim Thompson of McKillop, Mortimer by David Campbell, also of McKillop aneTrish Rimmer of Seaforth will play the mute. Twice a week rehearsal;; will start right away at the new community centre. where the performances will he held in March. ' Sunday. Thanks to Santa Claus for coming and making it extra special. Congratula- tions to Neil Regan high howler for the week. Shirley Steckle and Marc Ellen Ziel• man visited Mr. and Mrs. Pat Desch. Mary Roobol visited Louise, Mitchell. Margaret and Cathy Triebncr. visited Muriel Triebner. Thanks to Dianne and Joanne Verlinde for enter- taining. the South Huron Recreation Centre, runs along the south side of the river, and connects with Morrison Dam Conser- vation Area before returning along the north side of the river. At Parkhill Conservation Area both snowmobile and cross-country ski trails will be maintained. Brochures which pr vide more detailed 'n o ation about the Conservation Authority's wt ter trails are available through the Exeter office or by calling (519) 235-26(0. . Snowmobilers, cross coun- try skiers and other winter enthusiasts should also keep Sunday, February 6 in mind as that is the day the Conservation Authority will be sponsoring the Parkhill Winter Fun Day. The pro- gram for the day will include snowmobile and downhill in- nertube races, a cross -cut sawing competition. interest- ing displays. films and hot refreshments. ObNucay KATHERINE QUERENGESSER Mrs. Albert E Queren- gesser of Brodhagen died in Stratford General Hospital on Fri., Dec. 17. She was the former Katherine Morenz and was born July 4. 1893. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Brodhagen and the LCW. She is ,survived by three daughters: Caroline. Mrs. John Arbuckle of Guelph; Adelia, Mrs. Donald Stauch of Kitchener and Dorothy. Mrs. Clifford Woodward of Toronto: seven grandchild- ren and 11 great grandchild- 1 ou nun he tired. deicer, worried, weak, i11, depressed and merhurdened with- carr. Die Christ spirit can reltiyc•nate. You hays been lt\mg to earn the burden of gu ernment •- self'goscrninent - upon our shoulders, the Child is horn when you turn self-government oxer to a power greater than you. "And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the mighty God, the Escrlasimg Father. the Prince of Peace" We are prone to take such words as :wonderful' and make them trite and hackneyed. to he truly wonderful implies miracles and that is what can happen if mankind would only recognize the power of God. A Icw cars ago. the Guiness Book of Records was supposed to be out -selling the Bible. But the Bible is still. in spite of misguided translations and misinterpretations. the greatest story ever told. It Is the ('ounsellor, the great guidebook to self-government. This Child whosebirthdas is celebrated this week. is God Himself. the nighty God, alw ays present within and aluty available. closer than our hand. our Father in peahen and the kingdom of God is within. "The Prince of Peace.' Think of what perfect peace of soul could mean' You would no longer he affected by what others think of you or say to you or do to you. Most of us are so ennsatous of What we think others arc thinking about us. we no longer know w his we really arc. We are ruled by outer things. w hat thc .loncscs are doing. o bit our nrighboirs arc gnit ing We worry about our jobs, op paycheques. what the boss thinks of us, even about what our children think of us. We lis c these lives of"quiet desperation- w hen we could 'become the sons and daughters of God. That. to me. is one of the greatest promises of the Bible: 1'r lase the power to become the sons of God. Who but God could make such a promise.' And it is His birthday we celebrate at this time of year. the day Jesus Who became the Christ, was horn. Docs it matter whether Dec. 25 is the exact historical date of His birth? Does it matter whether you are a Christian. a .Icw . a Buddhist. a Moslem. a Hindu. a Taoist, an agnostic or an atheist? What matters is that the hope of all mankind is celebrated: the hope for peace and:joy and kindness anti giving and sharing and. most of all, lose. Pcaccpnd love alone. that which the Christ Child brought to the earth. could bring about the changes that all men. deep in their heart or hearts. their quiet place. their closet. must surely crave. The love exemplified in the life of Jesus the Christ whose birth we celebrate. My love to you this Christmas. ren and one sister, Martha, Mrs. Fred Rock of Waterloo. She was predeceased by her husband Albert, July 20; 1958 and by two sons. Ivan and Alfred and one daugh- ' ter. Joyce Clarance and one brother. Funeral service was held at Heath -Leslie Funeral Home. Mitchell on Monday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. Rev. Arthur Horst of Brodhagen officiat- ed and interment was in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery Brodhagen. Pallbearers were Dale, Robert, Earl and Willard- Bennewies, Charles Scher- barth and Milton Rock. Harmony Kings get charter ELCHOPPO—Barry Mahon (in the chair) is having his beard shaved off. Why? Well, he vowed he would • cut if off when the local Barbershop singing group got its charter. On Thursday night they did. Shavinig is Dave Tremeer. The local group at the Legion met. (Photo by Hook) A NEW CHAPTER—John Case (left) presents the new charter to the Seaforth chapter of the Society for the PresQrvatlon and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartettes. Local President Bill, Campbell (centre) and chorus director is a shaved Barry Mahon (right) (Photo by Hook) f _ -