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Times-Advocate, 1978-06-15, Page 6Tirnes-Advoccite, June 15, 1978Page 6 LJ MR. AND MRS. JEAN LOUIS FAUCAULT Julie May Wilds and Jean Louis Faucault were united in marriage at Our Lady of Mount Catmel Church May 20 by Father Richard Charrette. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wilds, RR 3, Dashwood are parents of the bride and the groom is the son of Mrs. Yvette Faucault. The maid of honour was Diane Wilds and the bridesmaid was Winnifred Wilds. Valerie Studerus was flower girl. The best man was Victor Faucault, guests were ushered by Dominic Faucault and Michael Faucault was ring bearer. After a honeymoon to Collingwood and Niagaia Falls the couple is residing in Kitchener. Photo by Jack Doei i Sunday is 5 STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM HIS FEET Give him some comfort Take Your Pick From White Oxford THINK ABOUT Wallabees in a pair of Moccasins or surprise him with a or maybe . . . Or Slip On Shoe Summer Sandals Several Styles Wuer Ill’s Hearings open in London to air food policy debate A cross Canada Inquiry into the Food System is coming to your community! Do you have questions such as these: Are Provincial Governments serious about protecting farm land? Why do farm machinery and other imports cost so much? How do food imports affect Canadian food producers and food workers? What are working conditions in the food industry? Do we need so many chemicals in our food? These questions and many more are frequently voiced in food stores, homes, on farms, and at church meetings. They are voiced by consumers, farmers, labourers in many parts of Canada. The questions are all related to a single complex food system. An independent com­ mission called the People’s Food Commission will in­ vestigate these questions and many more. Ten com­ missioners will conduct hearings in centres across the country. The People’s Food Commission is not. a government inquiry. The task of defining food problems and working out solutions which willensurean adequate and nutritious food supply to all people as a basic human right is too important to be left to government. The People’s Food Commission is for everyone. It especially wants to hear from people who rarely get heard, but are most affected by the inadequacies and injustices of the way things work now. The People’s Food Commission believe that the people directly involved in growing, processing, transporting, selling, cooking and eating food should ask the questions. In the sharing of our ex­ periences we might find ways some of us have coped with our problems that could lead to new solutions. The hearings held throughout Canada will help us to learn from one another. Ordinary people will be able to talk and discuss the food system. A Food Policy Following the hearings a report will be written and returned to all participants, supporters and interested community groups, as well as to relevant government departments. The report will be a working document arounti which community groups can review their ex­ periences; identify common interests and arrive at a clearer understanding of the relationships that exist between primary producers; and explore together ways and means to implement the Commission’s recommen­ dations for a People’s Food Policy. OFA questions hike in chicken markups Ontario retailers have in­ creased their markups on ‘ chicken over the last five months, from an average of 34 percent to an average of 44 percent, Bill Benson, Se­ cond Vice-President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), advises. “That means, consumers are paying $0.07 more than they would be, if the retailers maintained their January percentage markup”, Mr. Benson said. “What happens is that when the price of other meats increase, consumers traditionally turn to chicken because they think they’re getting a bargain. And naturally, the retailers are taking advantage of the situation.” Mr. Benson explained, in addition to the increase markup, the price of chicken increased, in the last five months, 27 percent at the retail level, 20 percent at the processing level and 8.9 per­ cent at the farm-gate. Mr. Benson, who was bas­ ing his comments on the Farmer Price Index (FPI), also released today, explain­ ed, “Chicken producer prices are fairly stable because the marketing board holds prices at the cost of production basis. But this doesn’t help the con­ sumer because both processor and retailer are increasing prices”. Mr. Benson added, that wholesale profits were poor last year and all studies in­ dicated the processors’ in­ crease would be covering losses incurred in the past. During the 20-minute speech, had been able to find only four instances of ‘real’ specials on chicken (chicken sold at close to or below published wholesale price). $ 1, W8 What can you do? Get involved! Become educated about the Canadian Food System. If you wish to learn more you can contact “People’s Food Commission, London Working Group, c o 247 Epworth Ave., London, N6A 2M2 or telephone 679- 6282. June 16 and 17 is a big weekend'in the London area for the People’s Food Commission. The three Ontario Commissioners will be in London to meet the public. Workshops on various phases of the food system will also be held. Everyone is welcome to come. By ELAINE TOWNSHEND It was the last weekend in May that I noticed the change. Perhaps it was because we were experien­ cing our first sustained heat wave of the summer. Or, maybe it was because the previous night was the first time in months that I left my windows wide open all night. After the long quiet winter, it was surprising to MR. AND MRS. PETER CZYPYHA Susan Joan McCann and Peter Czypyha exchanged martiage vows June 3 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Fathei Richard Charrette officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Clement McCann, RR 3, Dashwood are parents of the bride and the groom is the son of Mrs. Catherine Czypyha, Oshawa. Mrs. Carol McKay was the maid of honoui and bridesmaids were Mrs. Pauline McCann, Tamara Drake and Brenda McCann. The best man was Rick Bilinski and guests were ushered by Doug Greenwood,’Wayne McCann and Myron Maksymyshyn. The flower girl was Nicki Czypyha and Jason Czypyha was ling bearer. The couple after a honeymoon in Quebec has taken up residence at 15 Stirling stieet in London. Photo by Jack Doerr \ :£ /' Odds 'n Ends Sounds of summer wake up to a hodge-podge of sounds. It started with the sunrise when birds of all descrip­ tions started twittering in varied tones and rhythms from the treetops. Soon dogs began barking, and there seemed to be twice as many around as there was during the winter. It was still early when lawn mowers began to roar as people took advantage of the morning coolness to get a head start on cutting their grass. Hammering came from three different direc­ tions as handymen went to work on their summer pro­ jects. Unfortunately, the neighbours’ ambition didn’t affect me. I was content to relax in bed, sleepily listen­ ing to the sounds of early summer. After being cooped up in school all week, the children didn’t waste any time get­ ting out in the sunshine on Saturday morning. Balls thudded into baseball mitts, swings creaked on tree branches and skipping ropes slapped the ground. Bare feet paddled along the sidewalk, and sandals flip flopped on the cement. The streets seemed to . carry more traffic than usual. Cars and motorbikes zipped by, and bicycles whirred along. Since that first day, almost a month ago, I’ve noticed increasing sounds of summer. From the ball park, I hear the crack of a bat and the cheers of “Go! Go! Go!” At the beach, waves slap the shore and seagulls scold swipnmers. Motorboats putt­ putt through the harbour, and sailboats glide past the dock. From swimming pools come sounds of splashing, shouting and laughing. In the country, tractors stir up clouds of dust as they bounce over the fields. Horses whinny to each other while they clip clop through fields or along gravel roads. Honey bees buzz around flowers, and insects and flies hum under trees. Small planes fly leisurely low over farm land while passengers take photos or just enjoy the view. Vehicles on the road range from large camping units to carspullingtent trailers. The wind swooshes when they pass. Occasionally I meet a Volkswagen with a canoe tied on top. and I hear the wind whistling as it goes by. Flags ripple in playful breezes. When the wind grows stronger, tree branches swish and bushes scratch against the sides of buildings. Sometimes a night grows still and black, until sudden­ ly drum rolls of thunder vibrate and stabs of light­ ning brighten the landscape. Then gusts of wind lash the trees. Thunder is just another sound of summer, although it’s one some of us prefer not to hear. On summer evenings, the sound of traffic, people shouting and dogs barking carries for miles on the still air. But gradually the noise diminishes. 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