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4- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, September 23, 1997 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Local Foodgrains project helping world's hungry By Heather McCrae Port Perry Star For the third consecu- tive year, Durham East Junior Farmers are play- ing a major role in feeding millions of hungry people in Third World countries. The project is their way of helping the Canadian Foodgrains Bank feed 800 million undernourished and starving people around the world. The Canadian Foodgrains Bank relies on the donations of grains and other agricultural commodities it collects from farmers and church groups across Canada. In the last couple of years, the number of community growing projects in Ontario and across the prairie has increased con- siderably. For the first two years the Durham East Junior Farmers' Community Growing Project consisted of the growth and harvest of 10 acres of corn. But this year, in addition to the corn, 10 acres of soy- beans were grown for the project. After the crops are taken off the field they are delivered to W. G. Thompson's seed cleaning plant in Pontypool. There, the Junior Farmers are given a cheque for the hungry people in Third World Countries. In previous years the amount of the cheque has been approximately $5,000; but with the added soybean crop this year it's expected the amount will be much more. The project is also sup- ported by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), which matches donations at a ratio of 4 to 1. This means a $1 dona- tion becomes $5 when matched by the govern- ment agency. Thirty tonnes of corn were harvested last year. The same yield is expected this year and, with an anticipated 10 tonnes of soybeans, the growers are pleased with their efforts. Ontario has experi- enced the greatest growth in this kind of plan, and hopes to have 100 or more projects this year. The Canadian Foodgrains project started province-wide in 1983 but this is the third year the Durham East Junior Farmers have been involved, Dave Tamblyn, one of those spearheading the project, says. "The Ontario Junior Farmers picks an annual charity for a monetary drive," he says. "They sug- Durham East Junior Farmers are growing corn and soybeans to assist the Canadian Foodgrains Bank in its ongoing efforts to feed the millions of am. East Junior Growing Projec Sponsored By r Farms Ryeland Farms Northrup King © Pioneer Hybrid Durham Count) W.G. Thompso, malnourished people in thrid world countries. In photo with Karen Barkey are McKenzie Karte (left), Ross Mc Master, and Dave Tamblyn. acres for the crop. Ross McMaster, a local cash cropper, donated 10 acres of his land for the soybeans this year. "We wanted to add a new crop this year, so we added soybeans," Mr. McMaster said. And by must donate their time and services. Several members donated seeds for the pro- ject. Corn was offered by Gord Barrie & Sons of Pioneer Hybrid and Jerry Brown of Pride Canada, Enniskillen farmer. The soybeans were donated by Terry Ormiston of Northrup King in Courtice. Cyannamid and BASF, where junior farmer Karen Barkey works, donated herbicides. The soybeans are Canadian there might be a slight reduction per yield, yet are still hoping for good Crops. After the crops are har- vested and the money has been distributed, the Foodgrains Bank sends out a newslet- crops and promptly gested we start a growing the looks of things, the both in Bowmanville. expected to be harvested ter to all participants, endorse it over to the project like this and we've crop is doing well. Other donators were Stan next month while the corn updating their progress. Canadian Foodgrains been doing it ever since." In order for a Found ofDeKalb Canada will likely follow the next "We feel this is a worth- Bank. Since the project started Community Growing in Courtice, Dave Tamblyn month. Because of the while project," Mr. This money is used to three years ago Ryeland Project to be successful, a of Carghill Seed in Orono- cold, wet spring and arid Tamblyn said. "It's nice to help feed the millions of Farms has donated ten large number of people and Wes Hills, an summer, organizers feel be able to help." Outings planned here for Ontario Hiking Day Lace up your boots: Ontario Hiking Day is coming up on Oct. 5. Groups from Scugog, Uxbridge, and throughout the region are organizing walks and hikes for people of all ages and fitness levels. Tom Rance, new president of Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA), hopes to attract as many new and experienced hikers as last year. "Last year's events were hugely successful with more than 150 groups from across the province participating on an absolutely splendid day," he said. Locally, (ORTA) is sponsoring several events. On Sunday (Sept. 28), Mr. Rance will be introducing new hikers the Oak Ridges Trail on an easy 4 km hike. A more challenging 29 km course in the Uxbridge section is for experienced hikers. The hike will be led by Ralph Shier of Goodwood, and starts at 9 a.m. from the Goodwood community centre. In Scugog, a two-hour, 8 km event is being held for beginners and families; it's led by John Scott of Port Perry. The hike begins at 10 a.m. at Summerlea golf course. Participants are advised to wear hiking boots. For further information contact John Scott at 985-7014. It's a no-alcohol New Year's party 'First Night' committee seeks volunteers STUDIO TOUR TIME: Maureen Dorinda of Janetville will be among the 13 artists in the area welcoming visitors when the annual Victoria County Studio Tour is held Oct. 4 and 5, and 11 and 12. You can obtain a map and more information at the Kent Farndale Gallery in Port, or call 705-324-4769. Locals will be able to ring in 1998 at a non-alco- holic New Years Eve party this year in Uxbridge. The Canadian Progress Club has preparations underway for the inaugu- ral First Night festival. The festival celebrates the multiculturalism, arts, entertainment and passage of time, say orga- nizers. The First Night cele- bration will take place in both indoor and outdoor locations, organizers say. Events being planned for the festival include: sto- rytelling, music and dra- matic presentations, ' Clydesdale horse drawn rides, a dancing tent, a bingo tent, a New Year's Resolution Wall, and a fireworks display at mid- night. Volunteers are needed in front or behind the scenes of the festival. An organizational meeting is being held at the Hobby Horse Arms pub on Main St. N. in Uxbridge next Saturday (Sept.29) at 7:30 p.m. Additional performers are also needed, so if you have talents in the areas of theatre, dance, magic, poetry, games, story- telling or music, you're invited to sign up to per- form. Additional volun- teers are required for com- mittees. If you are interested in signing up and have any questions or you are not able to attend the meet- ing, call Carole Russel at 852-6570. of eac month sxeept uy, o hold. on the « oak