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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1996-03-13, Page 631 1101.01/1* GIobaIjzatjo� em • tlt�io rami. • • L Y \ wenniv ♦dN' a.. 4 >k� i; ite 0 ewes ereuce n:03.a thnic food market growing. in Canada Ethnic foods are increasingly popiiiar in Canada. The growthis being driven by the country's changing ethnic mix, •a. general demand for variety by all consumers,, and: other factors, Many non-European ethnic populations are experiencing draniat io. gr' th Canal; people of hese,, South, Asian and Middle eastern' origin were among ; the five fastest-growing ethnic groups from 1986 to 1991. The majority` Of these consumers live in Toronto ontreal and, Vancouver and their food spending patterns tend to differ from the Canadian averag4e - `the total market for Chinese foods was estimated at $2,8.biilion 1993. The South Asian and Middle Eastern foodmarkets i►ere about 10 times ;smaller At $228 million. -and $240 million respective ly.• • Restaurants .and o:..therfood services accountfor the largest s are of ethnic food sales, except in cities withlarge ethnic comxnnni4. ties. where s ecialty food stores take.. on Added im ertance. Many so-. called ethnic ;foods: and beverages are currently being imported from the. home reggon. and other areas. But there,may be the potential to i:nanufacture these products fir -Canada 'both for the local' market and for export: (Source:.: Agriculture and _Agri -Food Canada) *from page. 6A community spirit is alive.within the hearts off'the :farm :women. "'You don't have time to be bored," said- Ribey. She is the president of the Bruce Dale Women`s Institute, a member of the Bruce Catering, add a mem- ber of her church's women's group. • "I would hate to live in a community where people don't bother about you," Ribey added. "We women always visit with each other and hold card parties and suppers." Because of her ,,busy life on the farm, Kempers does not have asmuch time to spend with community affairs, asr she wouldlike-,'She appreciates her• visits tofriends and said that they give each other .a :lot of support.: Housework is not one of the favorite tasks for these'wo en. - "I enjoy getting out •into the fresh air. It gives . you time to _ think and gets you away from theihousework," said Ribey,. 'I always try to find an opportunity to get outside and work on the farm." said Kempers. Although Kempers enjoys, the farm' life, she admitted that one' must make sacrifices when in' this field of work. BNR EQUIPMENT N AL ►:L- CONTRACTORS: EQUIPMENT; & SUPPLIES' Toll. Free: '1- ,Service is Our Business - Anytime WALKERTON 2 Industrial Park P.O. Box 616 .. . Walkerton, Ont. • NOG WO". (519) 881-2921 Fax: 1019).881-2954 .6559 Anywhere FARM Al NAG E 1 ?# 6."00.• /Camw t i ,,ire a 11 Allen Hayter Res: 238-2881 -2313 fR. CONTRA' Parkhill ; alent7 Hayter Res: 2384968 CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE We never did, have a family excursionsa " said .empers. Either she or her husband would take; the children on day trips, .of behindtbutoneo do the them daily-chorehad tos.stay "Even if ate 'did' have the chance to get away, we would always be wondering : how. .things are: onthe: farm," she added'. At the end of a long ;day, after all the chores are done, it is time for supper•and relaxation. "It is always a nice feelingto know that everything is well looked after," said Kexnpers with a simile: • Farm, `rte, ro ' °P.11A MASSEY r.EnnasOM' Step up tothe future Wittuthe new standard , - for efficiency, comfort and power perierne more engine power to the wheels. A larger cab with more glass area. And greater productivity. Stop in todaytest drive s p to r• t11�� newest members of world's best selltn0 brand"'of tractors. • MF HIGH• PERFORMANCE VIA:MOHS . MF 6'150 °• MF 6170 ° wow ,MF6120. MF61,40: 141F 8150 MF 8,180 9r. �as 1.10 .. • 430 .. _ 145 ., ..160 180 tanufacWersraffia `PTQhp. - FST :.., PLN LN 24 IST DRILL �. 2-GRTPLN 13' EW DRILL GEHL :1876 ROUND BALER QIP' k)PID 7710-4 TRACTOR • MF. 3880-4 TRACTOR .MF 3090-4:TRACTOR :EHL. X2175 MOWER CONDITIONER MF X845-2 TRACTOR '