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12 -- Se Citizen ~ 18, 1998 J Earth Day celebrations in the works Earth Day was founded on April 22, 1970 in the United States by a Senator and Law student. Initially conceived as a series of environmental teach-in college campuses, Earth surprised everyone becoming the largest grassroots event of its kind in U.S. history with about 20 million people participating. w, programs In 1990, an international festival was staged to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Earth Day. * Over 200 million people in 141 countries, including two millien Canadians, partigipated in the tree lantings, demonstrations. The event generated worldwide requests area north of the boat launch including Birdseye Park will A Park" in recggnition of the outstanding contribution and for an or to hin ed tree planti PP and d this newly ted ly two dozen trees environment network. will be planted consisting of Earth Day Canada 1990 has Maple and Ash variety. % taken on the responsibility and The Township Parks ,has since become home to educationalf "Earth Day International. seminars, community clean®.~ On Thursday, April 22nd, the ups, ecology fairs, recycling and peaceful No hope on farms | To the Editor: . There is little hope in the future for the small family farms while the present corrupt land control system exists. The only way out is to sell our farms at distress prices to large companies. With political pull these companies will get the grants and subsidies in future -- out of our pockets. I suggest corruption as influence peddling in return for quick gains by a handful of influentials. Meanwhile the small farmer will see his benefits cut back further all the time. It's time our systefh did something tructive for this sick subsi farm industry. There ar many farmers forced toglabour for small return or lose tNeir lands. More welfare farming is not the answer. Let's clean up the oystem Doug Wilson Oshawa, Ont. Township of 8cugog will be taking part il the National Earth Day celebration The activities will be focused in downtgwn Port Perry's lakefront. Specifically, the department will be working in a joint effort with volunteer groups including the local high school and the Rotary service club. In additiog, the Naturalization area north of the boat launch will be officially dedicated as "Rotary t by the Port Perry Rotary "Club in the area of Parks and Recreation over the years. } The following list contains a way for you or your organization to get involved in Earth Day: Car pool, plant a tree, wash clothes in cold water, cled paper and products, ogy ih bike to work, begin a compost, organize a recycling program. Watch for more information. Brad Rae on the move from page ten born in the last three weeks. These foals will be raised at the stables, trained and eventually head to the track. Ten horses are currently being trained and some of these are + now racing. Brad trained gus right from the start and is now racing the family favourite. The first horse the Rae's ever raced wag Kamilla Seelster. She was entered in the Ontario Sires Stakes in 1085. 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In some cases drivers have been injured due to an accident on the track and some have died from their injuries. Then there are the moments when horses sustain injuries sometimes with the animal having to be put down. (B Gripe omar a Call for So rhe Tor sin. Strong 3° 9 3 Honeycomb oof panels During an interview with the Citizen last week, Brad explains,"You just don't feel the danger. In a race you're thinking about the horse's position in the race and winning. If the hazards ever crossed your mind, then you'd be better off not racing at all." The Raes have raced at tracks all over the country, such as Sudbury, Rideau Carlton, Barrie, Kawartha Downs, Blue Bonnets, Belleville, Greenwood and Mohawk. On a typical day, Brad trains horses at Mike Wade's Stables in Sunderland in the morning. Usually home around noon, he then trains or "jogs" each of his horses five miles. It's a six day a week job. On a race day father and son leaye for the track, trailering the horses, around 4 p.m.. Generally, they race three times a week at different " "Bracks. Depending on the time Low of the race(s) they'll arrive et. + Jaywhere tween 10:30 In the i it can be gold on the track but Brad says "the driver's suits are pretty warm and the drifer's room is a place to go to warm your hands snd feet before the race." Each driver must give -a breathalyser test before post time and the drivers are selected at random to give a urine sample, testing for drugs. 'Brad has a lot of family support too. His mom enjoys the sulky races and'is usually there cheering her son on. His sister is extremely proud of her brother's accomplishments. And Brad's girlfriend, Robin, enjoys being around the horses, grooming Two Thumbs Up and Gus. Nothing wimpy about Brad's accomplishments. He's on his way oe fg in the field of harness season prices... and Betteriving