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Dr. Fuller spoke to repre- sentatives of region munici- palities May 16 at a regional planning seminar. . ,There are two chief characteristics of the rural community. low population and the large distance be- tween settlements. by Kim Dodson Regional director of deve- lopment, Mark Dorfman suggested a number of "achievable, practical solu- tions" for municipalities to conserve energy at a plan- ning seminar May 16. The epergx crisis is a "moral issue". he said. "it is very essential that as a community we hammer out a new way of life." _ This is aeeordin'g to Dr. Anthony Fuller. director of the Rural Development Ou- treach. Project, University of Guelph. by Kim Dodson The (arming community has to get back to “plain. loot! old Insulated ways" of getting things done, if en- ergy is to be conserved in the rural sector. Shortening travel distan- ces, keeping work and home close is a critical point. he said. It is difficult for people to change a lifestyle and settle- ments with houses and ho. spitals are built-up and can- not be changed overnight. People muse want to conser- ve. so education is impor- tant. Conserve _ with good planning HOWARD AVE SERVICE CENTRE r" "__-..-.. 669-2890 WE'RE HERE ro SERVE rout Farmers can learn from Mennonite ways e" I 2 “i a 5;; CHARLES "0FFEV __ Om . been.“ Mo HOURS: Monday-Ftiday tt I.m.-0 p.m. Saturday 8 mun-noon RICK DOMIIISOOED We. - 2 1/2 FN, in DON'T SUFFER THE MISFORTUNE OF A BREAK DOWN. GET YOUR CAR IN TUNE FOR YOUR HOLIDAYS. Complete service of your car which includes: -FLUID LEVELS CHECK -EXHAUST CHECK -TIRE CHECK -LUBE. on. a. FILTER " Howard Avo., Elmira. Ont. . CAR & TRUCK REPAIRS ONLY JUNE SPECIAL! In chemicals. one ton of nitrogen fertilizer uses 38,000 cubic feet of natural gas and 59 kilowatt hours of electricity; in other words. said Dr. Fuller, 33,000 “The high caste! food pro- battly has morelo do with the transportation," said Dr. Fuller. . . Food lamination involves the use of may - machin- ery, chemicals. prepara- tion, and transportation be- twegn all amps. “Rural areas have tended to lose their tummy." he said. Schools have been con- solidated and tttrm.miatmi business tends to locate away from the tarm.. More emphasis must be put on walking, bicycling and car pools. He said little thought is given now to the buildings in a subdivision plan, Just the streets and lighting. "We The building structures should be space efficient and energy efficient. Mr. Dorfman suggested retrofit- ting, using solar heat, "which is quite possible in existing areas" and buffer- ing with landscape. Mr. Dorfman said munici- palities should look at in- creasing the density of buildings, not high rise but a building site that encompas- ses a corridor of uses. "Wipe out sprawl", with clusters of housing and cen- tres of activity. ' I: “4.00;; BOB DIVINE Pan-Tim. HOD If hwy 669-8540 BTU'g equals one pound ot nitrogen fertilizer. . Com relies on a high level of nitrogen and huge amounts are [out In the on- viroument causing a poll»- tion problem. "Labor may hare to be substituted. for capital." he said. "More ham - fewer machines." _ A Wilmot farmer and township councillor Dale Smith said farmers don't have any choice but to me. chanize. "People want cheap food, fast." “I but very little blame on the farmer," said Dr. Mr. Dorfman called his solutions, "not high in the sky" and achievable in 15 years. _ KEITH Huron _ W . , 1/2 ya. no _ "At least we are doing so- mething for the next genera- tion. '. ' Neighbourhood shopping is another way to cut down on energy costs rather than regional centres. Recycling waste energy was another suggestion and infilling existing areas in- creasing the density of downtown and small settle- ments. If serious consideration is given, a new neighbourhood can decrease its energy de- mand by 70 per cent, Mr. Dorfman said. i must start looking at modi- fied plans and maximize the hopes using solar.“ Puller. “It is our In)! - our dam tor, chop tong." He said more students from the University of Guelph, where he teaches geography, are going to Mennonite farms to learn, not to take pictures ofsome- I Moat of the commercial farms now are over - me- chanized. he said. ".rhe Mennonite should be smiling down the road." Wellesley councillor Ri- chard Lichty said he can't get people to work on his farm. "They won't get their hands dirty." He told of a Quebec tanner who Invented atroc- tor which would colt a.” hut he could not get support in Canada and it is now being produced in Vermont. “We're not interested in small and medium." Land rental, causing farmers to travel a distance with machinery on up en- ergy. "The consolidation of units would help - don't en- courage severances or hous- ing in farming areas." He advised that agricul- tural business should be si- tuated near the farming community. “It is not a ser- vice to the farming com- munity to fragment bu- siness. "A smalr saving each year will make a lot of, difference to life on the farm 50 years from now". He questioned returning to Mennonite ways as, "Rural people expect the same as those in the city.“ Dr. Fuller said he be- lieved some of the Mennoni- te' ways can be incorporated in modern farms. "A mar- riage of both ways." Watch for our monthly specials in the Signet. IMTIIS WEE " NORTHSIDE DRIVE Shell®helps t'e4 TUNE-UP SPECIAL! 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TIP 5 Get into high gear quickly. An automatic actual- ly shifts up earlier if you reduce pressure‘on the gas pedal as you gain speed. TIP OCheck tire pressure. as low tire pressure uses more gas. Check owners manual for the tire pressure for your car. ' TIP lObserve the lowered 1rr..t limits. Get M to than: and uni-oh: ' find tho. A‘s-hind! a hit HOW TO DRIVE TO SAVE MORE GASOLINE PETE'S AUTO CENTRE (Elmira) ltd. You! Car CM Contra Export Collision I Mm Sonic. New 0 Used Can a Truck: WEST MONTROSE, ONTARIO BUS. 669-8221 getting am about - tee ownership ot land in Rum county. he said. Dr. Fuller said it was up to the municipality to de. “In two years you will wish that you did." matting ttteiroqmimdtrs, trucks“ buses.