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Times-Advocate, 1985-05-08, Page 17Their moms are tops... so are their essays Ask local youngsters why their mother should be mother of the year and you'll be flooded with a variety of responses. That's what the Alpha Phi chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority found out when they decided to stage such a contest Heather Wagner, 9, of 7 Kingscourt Crescent was judged the winner in the five to nine age bracket for her opi- nions on her mother, Glenda. A grade eight student at Precious Blood Separate School, Rosie Brand, won the senior division for 1.0 to 14 year olds with her comments on her mother, Melita, 68 Iluron St. E. Following are the two winning essiys, along with some of those rated for special mention by the judging committee. Winner 5-9 May 12 I think my mother is the best mom in the world because she cooks and washes clothes. She loves me even if I'm bad. She helps -pay for food and clothes. My mom gives me a ride to school, dancing, baseball, etc. She helps with education especially her Nursery School. She works very hard to get her money, but she's worth every pen- ny of it, She's the big marshmallow. She lets me go anywhere I want almost. I wouldn't trade my mom for any other mom in the world. Heather Wagner 7 Kingscourt Exeter. Winner 10-14 My Mother My mother is very special to me, she is my closest friend. IJIcan tell her my secrets because 1 can trust her. She always has an open lap and open arms to comfort me when I am hurt, frightened or disappointed. She listens and understands me. I know that the events in my life are important to her too. I don't know what I would do without my mom. She plays a very important role in my life. It's good just to know my mother is always there. I wouldn't want anyone else for my mother because I love her. Rosie Brand, 68 Huron St., E. Exeter Farm future is uncertain Tom and Kelly Ryan are still waiting to -hear frrkn the Farm Credit Corporation whether or not they can keep their farm. The Ryans, who have a farm just north of Mt.Carmel,hoped to know the) results yesterday of tenders on their farm. But the FCC said the tenders hadn't been reviewed by theirGuelph office yet, and they would get back to the couple within a day or two. The Ryans' financial advisor, Ron Phillips of Kingmount Financial Services in Arva, told the couple negotiations with the FCC went fairly well. Phillips said he is optimistic about reaching a deal with the FCC. About a month ago, the Ryans were stunned to learn from a newspaper advertisement that the federal crown corporation had put their farm up for tenders without notifying them. Then on Wednesday, the credit boss of the FCC, Brian Strom, called to invite the Ryans to submit their own tender. They had planned to submit one anyway. The newpaper advertisement call- ed for tenders to be submitted by May 3 on the 150 acre Farm and three- bedroom house. The Ryans owe significantly more than the land is worth, because of falling land prices and declining farm commodity prices. Tom Ryan didn't want to say exactly how much they owe, but said the farm is worth $175,000. Phillips is unhappy about the way the whole matter has been handled by the FCC. "The Ryans are very good farmers, and they're being sold out. I was at farm credit yesterday for meetings that went on all afternnon, discussing their policies generally. The Ryans are not unique -- I have 23 cases in my files that are similar. The Ryans are willing to go public to try to help other farmers." Phillips feels that the "FCC through their rigid policies is taking out a whole generation of farmers Ryan's age." Tom Ryan is 31. and the couple have two young children. Phillips cites problems stemming from buy- ing a few years whin prices were high. and then getting into trouble when they fell. The FC(' was approached by Phillips on behalf of the Ryans 13 months ago in April '84. At that time going power of sale and letting Ryan tender was suggested. But it took the F'('C 'til September 10 decide. and then the F'C(' imposed a moratorium on farm sales until January 15. This "created uncertainty in thousands of people's lives". according to Phillips. Meanwhile Phillips had devised another scheme to let the FCC deal with the Ryans without making a policy decision. but the FCC con- sidered it "a conspiracy to defraud." Shortly before the ad was published this April an F'('C rep visited the farm and indicated that he didn't think the power of sale would go through till the fall according to Phillips. The a week later the first ad went in Phillips says the Ryanttenderlisnot based on what the farm is worth, hut on the income the farm would generate. and how much debt the farm would service "If the power of sale had gone through a year ago. the farm would have been worth more. because the hog business was better." Phillips said. The reasons I think my mother should win the Mother of the Year Award is that she always worries when I am late and shows she cares about me. Another reason is she always hugs and kisses me. She usually says she loves me at least once every day. Every time we lose sport games, she always comforts ..me. When there are storms at night, she always brings us downstairs because she thinks the wind will blow the top of the house down. She really is a person who cares. if we fall, she will bandage us up. When my sister and I fight, she always makes us say sorry and give each other a hug and a kiss. Yours truly, Christa Prouty 12 years old 72 Thomas St. Exeter * * Do you know why my mom should be Mother of the Year? You don't? Well now, she's loveable and cooks for us. What would we do without a mother to cook for us and do your laundry? If you didn't have that you'd stink all the time. We don't need that, do we? She does the dishes and makes beds, gives us money to buy a treat, feeds the baby, changes the baby and plays with him. So don't you think after all that work she could at least have one day off? Brent Miron Age 10 51 Hillcrest Dr. Exeter My mom works very hard as a mother of four girls, Jennifer. Stephanie, Laura and Christina. She also has a part time job, and a four bedroom home with a main floor family room,finished basement, 2 bathrooms and more. She's also an excellent cookshe makes great sweet and sour meat- balls, pepper steak, spaghetti sauce. baked beans and more. She buys me most of the things I want. She also pays me an allowance for looking after my 3 month old sister Christina. My mom flies through the air to get things done for me and my sisters. She also is involved in all our in- terests; Girl Guides, Baseball, Skating, etc. 1 know she is very busy but she's also my mom and T love her very much. Stephanie Cook 10 years 210 Sanders St. * * * My mole should be awarded Mother of the Year because anyone that can live with me for nine years should! My mom is the only one that will smile at me when "1" show her a 10 inch dew worm. 1 guess those days are over! Well anyway. I think "I" should tell you a little bit about her. She is the best mom you could have! She gets me everything! And last but not least she would not do a thing to give me up or let me down! - Sara Mason Age 9 128 Mill St. Exeter 1 think my mother should be award- ed the Mother of the Year because she's loving, caring and she would never turn you down. My mother is a hard worker. She sews, cooks. bajces and keeps the house clean and tidy. She takes me to accordian lessons. She helps me with my problems and projects. She buys me things for no reason. My mother donates to the Cancer Society, Heart Fund, etc. She is always there for me when 1 need her I LOVE HER ! Thats why 1 think my mother should be awarded Mother of the Year. Lauree Coolman Age 9 298 Andrew St. Exeter * * * I think my mother should be mother of the year because she's nice, kind and is always helping me with things, and doing things for me like clean my clothes and if I had to do that myself my clothes would be torn and ragged. This one thing why my mom should be mother of the year is she likes alt of tt y friends, that makes me feel goociE,-and she helps others, thats the best thing. The thing that would make her even better is to stop smoking, it wouldn't help me much but it sure would help her. Todd McCann Grade 7 TOP ESSAYS — Two Exeter gals topped a large number of entries submitted for the Alpha Phi Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority contest on "why my mom should be mother of the year." Patty Sinnamon left, presents the $25 cheque to the winners, Heather Wagner, and mom, Glenda, and Rosie Brand and, mom, Melita. ,„. soul, North MYddiren . v •4171 imes - dvocate May 8, 1985 PagelA - DESERVES r,rf. THE 1'EIIY \• BEST! e;it 44U-104.1% 4/140 0441410440401Netillsi Mother's Day Treats "Fresh from our oven to your table"! White Sliced, BreadT9 24 oz. Q Medium Cheddar $2.99 Deluxe Brownies Bakery 6, cheese Hous We'll have Mother's Day cakes Friday and Saturday Exeter 235-0332 le VltItgjr 'ARO 14011f'AWOL Q Soft Dinner Rolls 994 doz. Danish Cream le Cheeses $3.79 lb. ast'V��l Mothers are special, especially on Mother's Day. She's not just our mother, but she's also our very best friend. If you think back about all the things she has done for us, you'll realize that it's a hard job. When we were hurt, she was our doctor, when we were lonely, she was our friend, when we were in trouble, she's the only person to get us out of it. I can share my secrets with her. 1 know she's a trustworthy person. 1 love mothers. I'll show her that 1 real- ly do, I'll tell you about it if you can keep a secret til Mother's Day! Mothers are everthing special. Naly Vannavong age 8 Hi. I'nr Jenny Warehan and 1 would like to roommate my mom as Mother of the Year. She not only holds a job at the hospital, but is a great cook. a loving mother, a caring wife. a devoted worker and still has time for others. She is strict but understan- ding. firm but caring. She lets us know when we are.loved even if times are tough. Sure. everyone has their ups and downs, who dosen't? She is an all around wonderful person. Well, Mr. Editor even it my mom isn't your Mother of the Year, she sure is mine. 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