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i i 4-H Organization Celebrates 80th Anniversary Next Year inc vanaaian statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, Uclober It), 1994 15 by Lorraine Manfredo Generations of farm children have grown up with the ideals of 4- H guiding their heads, hearts, health and hands. And next year, the organization with the rural roots celebrates its 80th anniversary in Ontario. By all accounts, the clubs, which have produced produced countless community leaders in the past, continue to turn out upstanding upstanding citizens. There aren't many 4-Hcr's who have forgotten their pledge: / pledge my head to clear thinking, thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living. One local family proud of their multi-generational 4-H heritage are the Rosevears of Bowmanville. There aren't many 4-Her's who have forgotten their pledge Mrs. Audrey Rosevear, age 81, was one of the first teens in Durham County to join The Homemakers Club, a forerunner of present day 4- H. "I was about 16 when I joined. That would be about 1930." The club was in the Millbrook area and the members met at leaders' leaders' homes. "We had practical training in menu planning, nutrition, making meals for a family and even packing lunches. We also learned sewing and wardrobe planning. It was all very practical training for rural people" people" she says. "It was also excellent training in organization and thinking." thinking." Mrs. Rosevear eventually went on to become a group leader herself. Her four daughters and two sons all joined the program. Her daughter, daughter, Arlene Yco, followed in her footsteps and became a 4-H leader, as did her granddaughter Shelley. Arlene Yeo recalls her formative years growing up in 4-H during the 50's. "We learned an awful lot," she says. "We covered everything from weeding a garden to setting a table. But, best of all, 4-H was a chance to socialize. In those days, there wasn't much else." 4-H members put on skits and got involved in group projects - they competed at fairs with other clubs and just generally had a good time. Yco's sisters Lorraine Delaney and Jacqueline Vaneyk agree. Delaney recalls with pride the two times she and a partner were chosen to represent the Durham club at Peterborough Fair. She still has a photograph showing the "Milk on an Invalid's Tray" project from the Dairy Club which won her a spot at the big fair. Vaneyk continues to live on the Rosevear family farm and has many fond memories of 4-H. A big oak tree in her yard, which she planted back in '52 as a young 4-Her, is a constant reminder of best friends, club competitions, and lessons lessons that have lasted her a lifetime. Vaneyk was one of the first girls to join The Beef Club. Until then, it Residence Ready for Hallowe'en If you're out for a stroll along Hunt Street in Bowmanville, you're bound to come across plenty of homes all done up for Hallowe'en. This fine example on the cast side includes spooky ghosts and witches witches along witli a number of plump pumpkins. The family says they were inspired by neighbors down the road. They promise more spectacular spectacular displays come Christmastime. had been dominated by boys. The club, for her, was a lesson in responsibility responsibility and animal husbandry. "When you got a calf you had to learn how to groom iL You taught the calf how to walk and how to show. To this day, I love watching beef cattle." Over the years, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food (and now Rural Rural Affairs) has kept the programming programming up-to-date and useful for kids, the Rosevears say. The focus has changed to address a wider variety of life-skills. Audrey Rosevear's granddaughter, granddaughter, Shelley Meihe, is the third generation generation to become a 4-H leader. She is now the president of the 4-H leaders' leaders' Association for Durham East. Although classes like quilting and baking are still popular, 4-H has quit being just a rural thing, Meihe notes. "The focus has changed to address address a wider variety of life-skills. The club now has puqrose for both farm kids or town kids who have never even been near a farm." 4-H courses now include photography, photography, personal finance, and public speaking, for example. The age range has dropped to admit youths between 10 and 21. "The number of farms is dwindling dwindling and competition with other recreational clubs has meant that 4- H has had to adapt to suit the times," Meihe explains However, 4-H isn't in any danger of dwindling away, says Shelley Meihe. The Rosevears have every confidence the club will survive to its 100th anniversary and beyond. 4-H Maple Grove Photography Club Holds First Meeting The first meeting of the 4-H Maple Maple Grove Photography club was held on October 13 at the Baseline Community Community Centre with 11 members in attendance. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. and we said the 4-H pledge. We were then asked to find out about'the person beside us, and to introduce introduce them. " Next we held elections of officers. Results were: President - Mike Metcalf, Metcalf, Vice-President - Stephen Found, Secretary - Kathryn Found and Press Reporter - Nancy Metcalf. Then we looked at old and new cameras to sec how they work, what film they used, etc. Then we got objects objects and were to pretend taking pictures pictures with our camera at different angles. angles. Next we discussed what we would like to do at future meetings. Some ideas were touring a photography store, and having a professional photographer photographer and an aerial photographer come in and talk to us about what they do. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m., we'll meet again on Wednesday, October 26 for 7:30 p.m. at the Baseline Community Centre. We will be touring a photography store. If anyone is interested in joining this 4-H Club, come out on Wednesday. Wednesday. You must be between the age of 10 and 21. (As of January 1st 1994). Nancy Metcalf. Pet of the Week The Rosevear family has been involved in 4-H Clubs for three generations. Several members of the family have also become leaders in the clubs. Showing off some of the achievement trophies of yesterday yesterday and today are, from left: Shelley Miehc, Lorraine Delaney, Jacqueline Vaneyk, Audrey Rosevear, Arlene Yeo and Jennifer Langford. Joint Hearing for IWA Submissions On October 27-28 by Laura J. Richards The Pickering Central Library Auditorium is. the place to be on Thursday, Oct. 27 and Friday, Oct. 28, if you are following the progress of the Interim Waste Authority's landfill selection in Durham Region. The preferred site of a new Durham Durham dump is on Concession Three in the Town of Pickering. It's near the current landfill, Brock West. The 40.6 hectare site is located on Lots 21 to 25 and will hold 6.6 million tonnes of non-hazardous solid, solid, industrial, commercial and municipal municipal waste. Filling of the site will take place over a 20-year period. The preliminary joint hearing with members of the Environmental . Assessment Board and the Ontario Municipal Board has been set up to hear submissions from those who will be seeking full-time or part- time "party" or "participant" status. The region will be seeking party status. The Joint Board will consider at the meetings at the end of October requests for the different status positions. positions. Other objectives of the two-day meeting arc to discuss identified issues issues and the pre-hearing process. The meeting will also touch on the opportunity of intervenor funding and deal with other preliminary matters, matters, states a report from the Durham Region Joint Works and Planning Committee. Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs told regional councillors on Wednesday morning, Oct. 12, he will be looking for a "more definitive definitive position from council soon." V? c - ' 5/ ■ _ - - . Jodi is an energetic bundle of fun who should grow into a medium-sized adult. She is part beagle, among other breeds. Staff at the Animal Shelter also have plenty of cats and kittens all needing good homes. Animal Shelter 623-7651 Sponsored by: MUNICIPALITY OF (jlaiincfton ONTARIO News and Events from By Michelle Balsmi Have you ever noticed how there never seems to be enough hours in a day? Let's get to it, 'time's a wastin.' In my haste in writing last week's column I made a grave error. I incorrectly incorrectly stated, that the Ncwtonvillc branch of the Women's Institute was hosting the Fun Fair that was being held in Hampton on Thursday, October October 13th. It should have read the hosting hosting branch was Providcncc-Shaws. Sorry for any inconvenience, We arc all prone to err. But it is nice to know that people arc reading and care. Marg Hall had the highest score of 82 at the Wednesday Euchre Card Parly. John Kuycr and Loma Swain tied for second with their scores of 80. Next was Ruth Rink with 79. This was closely followed by Daisy Bell with 78, Aileen Turner had the Most Lone Hands of six. Ruby Cochrane Cochrane was the evening's Most Honest Honest Player. The Special was won by Margaret Todd. The Draw winners were John Kuycr, Meta Swain, Harold Harold Swain, Marie Moses and Win Blown, The members of the Hltliid Board of Stewards and Community Centre Board are hosting a Beef Dinner on Sunday, November fillt. This is Ireing held at the Solinu Hall, More details will follow in next week's column, Parents, don't forget that Friday is a P,A, day, That means no school, Well folks, that's all she wrote, Until next week, stay sale and enjoy life, ake every week Waste Reduction Week Waste Reduction Week '94 October 17 - 23 Encourage thcBYOB (Bring Your Own Bag) notion to local stores and ask them to offer discounts to customers toting their own bag. Organize a supermarket tour aimed at teaching "3Rs shopping". Encourage family, friends and colleagues to lug-n-mug for drinks on the go. People not already composting should be encouraged to get started! Hold community workshops on composting and put up displays in public spaces. Encourage restaurants to begin composting and to promote die distribution of unused food to those who need it. FACT: Canadians take home over 55 million shopping bags a week. FACT: Food scraps and yard debris make up 113 to 112 of the average householder's waste. Wednesday "Zero (iarhagv Day" The "garbagcless lunch" is a great idea to promote during Zero Garbage Day. Conduct a supermarket tour. Encourage cafeterias to switch to reusable plates and cutlery. Organize a Zero Garbage Day Challenge between businesses and/or community groups to sec who can reduce the most garbage for the day. Thursday 'Conservation Day' Promote conservation of electricity, water and non- rencwablc resources. Set up an education display at a local mall or City Hall. Contact your local power authority to be a cosponsor. cosponsor. Work with the media to get conservation tips out to the public: promote turning lights out; heat down; taps off; and taking public transit to work on Conservation Day. WANTED: NOMINATIONS FOR 3RS AWARDS Ii your school Involved in innovative uid exciting 3Rs projects? Have you l>ecn working hard on your school's waste reduction program? Does one student stand out as a "3Ks Champion"? It's about time recognition was given. Each year, the Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) honours outstanding effort* in waste reduction. 'Ibe Greenest School Award recognizes pre-schools, elementary or secondary schools (private or public) dial get students Involved, have a strong educational com|*)ncnt, and show practical results, 'Ihe Junior 3Rs Champion Award recognizes a waste reduction leader under 18 ycant of age who Involves his/her |xxrs, school or community In waste reduction or conservation efforts, For more Information on Ihe KC'O'* Annual Waste Minimisation Award» program or In receive is nomlmitlim form, contact Ihe Recycling Council of Ontario at (4lé) 9641-1025 or 14160.263.2*4), The workplace is the ideal setting to organize a clothing exchange as it gives co-workers an opportunity to clean their closets and spruce up their wardrobes at the same lime. A neighbourhood garage sale of clothing, toys, books and furniture is an excellent way to generate money for a local charity and pul valuable goods to reuse, Partner with an environmental group or community group such as the Girl Guides or Scouts tmd organize a community clean-up. Encourage citizens to adopt sections of a creek, field or playground and keep it free of litter throughout the year. Separate recyclable litter and take it to the local recycling depot. FACT: The annual amount of water saved by rinsing a toothbrush in a tumbler of water instead of running the tap is d000 litres. FMI': Utter can take anywhere from a few >vteh to thouswult cf yaws to decompose. t\ traffic ticket will take 2 • 4 weeks to degrade; a wool sixk, 1 year; an aluminum can, 200 • 500 years; and a glass bottle <w undetermined pertes! of time. Supermarket Tour: Contact Judy llurvid (905) 786-2089 1 Consider organizing n supermarket tour for a school group or the 6 media ill your community. Arrangements arc usually easier to make with a locally owned store, Keep the group size to less limn 15 and have your tour agenda planned in advance, Outline the points you make in each aisle of the store and focus on the waste reduction choices to make when shopping such us: buying in bulk; choosing glass over plastic; bringing your own reusable hags; avoiding ovcrpackagcd items. You can also point out the homemade alternatives to harsh commercial cleaning products. Encourage participants to ask (he store owner to eliminate over-packaging in the fresh produce section mul write to mnnufiicliirers nltoiit practices that contribute to waste. The Future is Rs Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Responsibility, Reject, Refuse, Repair, Refill, Rehabilitate, Replay, Recover, Rethink I ----------■--,mm tttM 1 M ---- -- -- -- -- --