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1/ 6 The Canadian Statesman, Buwmanville, September 14, 1988 Section Two I cannot help but admire admire the approach which is being taken by the citizens" citizens" group which is opposing opposing plans for a Metro Toronto dump at the end of Courtice Rd., in former former Darlington Township. Township. What I admire is the fact that the group is attempting attempting to practice what it preaches. Certainly, the main objective of this organization organization is to stop Metropolitan Metropolitan Toronto from turning turning a very desirable tract of Lake Ontario shoreline shoreline into a mountain of garbage. But a second objective of the group is to remind people of the fact that we can take steps which will ensure that garbage dumps one day will become become almost totally unnecessary. unnecessary. In other words, the group is going beyond the short-sighted approach which is best summarized summarized by the phrase: "Not in my back yard" The problem with the "NIMBY" principle is that there's the underlying underlying assumption that the garbage dump, hydro, corridor, or super highway highway will have to go in somebody else's Lack yard. In fact, there's something something mean-spirited V about any group which would oppose a garbage dump in their community community but not care if it went into somebody else's home turf. This attitude doesn't appear to exist among the Courtice dump site opponents opponents nor has it existed among the other group which was established to fight the Metro dump in Clarke township. If you listen carefully to what the leaders of the anti-dump forces are saying you will note that they believe landfill sites really don't have to go into anybody's back yard. The first message which was presented at the meeting called by the Courtice and Area Community Community Association and held in the Ebenezer United Church last week was certainly one of strong opposition to the possibility of a Metro dump site on the lake- front. But it takes little debating skill to convince convince an impartial observer observer that green farmland farmland is more - desirable than green garbage bags. The second (and equally important) message message coming from the meeting at tne Ebenezer Church had to do with the need for developing the sort of conservation efforts efforts which will ensure that the garbage dumps don't have to foul up anybody's anybody's back yard. Durham Region is already already recycling about 14 per cent of its residential trash through the "Blue Box" program of curb- side pick-ups. And that is only the beginning. Recycling efforts can also include the reduction reduction of trash through the avoidance of disposable containers, the purchase of quality goods which are made to last, and the reduction of waste food. It is possible to recycle paper, glass, metals, motor motor oil, building materials materials and plastics. Obsolete Obsolete clothing can be reused. reused. And vast quantities quantities of garden waste, grass clippings, and leaves can be re-used through composting. If you were to add up all or the above ideas for recyling, you'd successfully successfully eliminate much of the space that large cities would otherwise require require for garbage. I, personally, cannot agree with some of the more highly optimistic projections concerning the extent to which recycling recycling can eliminate the need for landfill. Prehistoric man lived a life with few luxuries, no packaging and no paper paper or plastic products. And yet, even these simple simple folk left behind mounds of garbage (animal (animal bones and shards of pottery) which today's archeologists archeologists use as clues to their life and times. So, if our low-browed ancestors couldn't avoid primitive landfill, chances are we will have to cope with it for some time in the foreseeable future. But that's no excuse to allow ourselves to become become buried under the mountains of flotsam and jetsam which are the immediate result of a throw-away society. So what if the proponents proponents of recycling are overly optimistic? Suppose Suppose we can only recycle 60 per cent of our garbage instead of the 90 per cent which some expect? Even getting rid of half of it would be cause for celebration. It would save the equivalent of millions of trees, tonnes of coal, thousands of barrels barrels of oil, and megawatts megawatts of electrical power. It might even save areas areas such as that portion of the Lake Ontario shoreline shoreline at the foot of Courtice Rd. where there are trees and fields and lands which deserve a fate better better than that of a big-city trash heap. Durham East Agri-News By: John E. Finlay, Agricultural Representative DURHAM COUNTY HOLSTEIN CLUB HOLDS 50TH SHOW: The 50th consecutive consecutive Holstein Show was held Thursday night, September September 8th at the Qrono Fair. Exhibitors paraded 96 head before the watchful eyes of Judge, Robert MacDonald. For w the second year in a row, the Grand Champion was Ridgefield Warden Patsy, Patsy, a 5-year-old shown by Peter Hoogeveen, Black- stock. Reserve Champion Was another Warden daughter, daughter, the winning 4-year-old entry of Ralph Warren, Port Hope in McCall Warden Na- One date I don't forget. n Sept. 12 -- 17 Car racing artifacts, video highlights of the 1987 season, selected racing cars from the Players GM Motorsport Series Don't miss the action! The Centre for Everything. oshW CENTRE é* I The Centre for Me. a December Warden calf shown .by Willdina Hol- s teins, Bowmanville and Reserve Reserve Junior Champion honours honours going to Frank Barkey, Blackstock with a Senior calf, Altona Lea Rosalea. Other class winners included: included: Summer Yearling, Willdina Holsteins on Willdina Willdina Star Olive; Junior Yearling, Yearling, Keith Van Camp and Doug Werry on Wyndoe Warrior Beth; Senior Yearling, Yearling, Willdina Holsteins on Willdina Mattador Lily; Dry Cow, Williani Tamblyn on Tamlane Majesty Holly; Junior two-year old,' Frank Barkey on Altona Warden Shirley; Senior two-year old, Frank Barkey on Altona Lea Matt Teresa; three-year old, Willsona Farms on Willsona Maple Wendy; Mature Cow, Frank Barkey on Altona Lea Sheik Leanne. Premier Breeder and Premier Premier Exhibitor Awards were won by Frank Barkey with runner-up going to Willdina Holsteins in each category. Breeder Herd was won by Willsona Farms. Ridgefield Warden Patsy was also declared declared Best Udder for Peter Hoogeveen. A total of 96 head were exhibited by 17 exhibitors. FORAGE CROP TESTING TESTING SERVICE: By Wendy Warren, Forage Crop Tester, 1988. I'd like to take this opportunity opportunity to thank all those farmers in Durham East, who participated in the 1988 Forage Crop Testing Service. Service. I have been making farm calls for the past eight weeks and have thoroughly enjoyed meeting and dealing with all of you. You have made this summer job interesting interesting and quite unforgeta- ble. In just eight weeks I have visited 140 farms and pf those, 12 were in Durham east. This county total is an increase from last year and thus is a positive indication tous atOMAFbecause: 1) Firstly, it shows us more people have become aware of the program and have accepted the free service service offered. 2) Secondly, it shows us YOU are becoming concerned concerned with the quality of feed you give your livestock. 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