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6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, June 23, 1987 © hun One Woman's View by Chris Carlisle I've lost my will to live. And my appetite. Util now I've wanted to live forever, But if a University of Western Ontario chemical engineer has his way, I'll just pass on the next century. I'd literally rather die than eat what he proposes Algae sludge grown in a pool of sewage Yum yum This guy, Dr. Naim Kosaric, dropped the little bomb on a Cana- dian Institute of Food Science and Technology conference in Hamilton recently According to him, when it comes to feeding ourselves in the next century, we're going to be in serious trouble His solution .is to grow high-protein algae atop water from municipal waste . "1 don't care how hungry I get, I won't eat that stuff I'd rather eat brains or liver or those nasty little things that come bagged In- side turkeys, before I'd eat algae grown on sewage water I'd rather eat fish heads The algae, apparently; can be eaten directly or processed. This will open the door to all kinds of horrors. Algae burgers topped with ' sliced, processed algae, colored orange and designed to melt when heated These no doubt will be sandwiched between an algae seed ~ Instead of ads from pork and egg producers we'll be inundated by the wisdom of the folks from the algae farms. An algae a. day keeps the doctor away. For a new treat, try it barbecued. A new look to dessert--upside down algae Revolting, all of it. : While some talk of a future of meals consisting of a few colored pills on a plate and astronauts pop open squeeze tubes, chemical scientists dream of something more down to earth. Could we stoop much lower? 1 suppose each and every one of us will be able to become farmers if we chose. None of this running to the supermarket for glossy, cellophane:wrapped algae. We'll replace our gardens with algae farms. Just pull the cover off the old sepfic tank and away we go. What will Pepi, our local pump out guy, and thousands of others like him, do for a living"? His business card says he takes it from "anyone. It's his bread and butter, he says with a wink.' How true, Pépi. It'll soon be everybody's bread and butter. And steak and - potatoes. In a queer contradiction of terms, health food colonies will spring up just like the communes of earlier times. All the 21st Century hip- pies will band together in their little hideaways to once again grow their own. And when someone complains to the cook that they're tired of the same old crap night after night, who'll be able to argue? It's easy to sit here and complain about future prospects but in July the world's population will reach billion. At that rate, by 2,100 there will be 50 billion people. That's 1,000 people per square kilometer, all over the world. That's one person per square meter. Wall to wall people. There'll be'no room for pastures with contented cows growing fat, juicy steaks and ripe, red roasis. There'll be no . pens with squealing pigs producing lovely hams and peameal bacon. we'll have to find another way. Unfortunately, our attitudes . towards food will have to change. Cows and pigs will probably be extinct because so many hungry people slaughtered them wherever they could find them. Forget conservation or ensuring the balance of nature and proper reporduction. Existing farms will be raided and 'anything on four legs that moves will be spiritéd away or butchered right there on the spot by roving bands of famished outlaws. I suppose there'll be an elite group with their secret caches of 5 animals. | once considered keeping a piglet in my spare bedroom - in a downtown Toronto apartment. (They were so cute and the farmer at the Royal Winter Fair begged me for ten days to take one). If | could envision a pig in my apartment someone with a lot more vi- sion could hide a cow And when the masses found out about him and rioted, he'd stand on his.balcony and say those four little words: "Let them eat algae." Letters No need for scare tactics To The Editor: After reading the article "Need to Communicate' in last week's paper, I couldn't help but shake my head at some of the things mentioned in it. I understand the concern of the parents and in no way am | putting any of them down for expressing these concerns for their children On the other hand, I think that this let- ter was a scare tactic, trying to "frighten people into believing the worst 1 do not agree, first of all, that seniors. did not provide alcohol to juniors in your generation. Younger teenagers have always had older friends which could, and did, buy them alcohol. You have to keep In mind though that when you were teenagers, the drinking age was 21, therefore. in all probability, teenagers 13-17 couldn't get alcohol. The drinking age at the moment is -19-4and because. of the size of our town, most younger teenagers will have friends that can supply them with alcohol. But I think that the Chatterbox (continued) So alright, I'm not a doctor or a lawyer, but I've always con- sidered journalism a profession. So there it is. I guess I'm running. My husband isn't too thrilled about this. He says I get pushy and obnoxious while campaigning (although he sure did enjoy the dinner for two I won last year). + But I want to run. I love the challenge. I love the excitement. I love the competition. And boy, oh boy, the thrill of victory would sure taste sweet." I 'So here's the pitch. If you like my columns, send me money. Lots of it, preferably. You can either drop it in to me at 'the Port Perry Star or at one of the ballot boxes throughout town. If you don't like my columns, send money anyways. And to all those people who " have dragged me out for pictures on the weekends or at night, you particularly owe me. Feel guilty, dig deep, and help me win this thing! (See, I'm pushy already). The winners, by the way, will be announced during Festival Days. 1- And even though you or I may not win this contest, we still win in the long run, because all money rais- ed goes straight back into' the community. So vote (for me), okay"? same thing would have happened if this was the case in your generation. Alcohol poisoning was a point which left me wondering what the intentions of this letter were. | think that mentioning that is terribly ex- treme and | am sure that many others would agree with me. The main thing which I fail to understand is why these Concerned Parents feel that we are the only generation' to experience this pro- blem. I don't know if the authors of this letter had their eyes closed to the world in their teen years, but it strikes me as though they did. [ am sure that many adults in this town tried *'to want to be seniors before their time." Many people feel a need to grow up quickly in their teen years but I am sure that this want didn't just begin in the last few years. The las¢'paragraph of the letter made me cringe. Port Perry, the Party Town? Come on, who are we trying to fool here. Are you trying to tell us that we are the only town with teenagers who drink? Let's be realistic, it happens everywhere and it would be very naive to say that it didn't. And yes, I would raise my children in Port Perry. This com- ment made me quite upset. I have lived here for almost 16 years and it is a great town. But after reading this letter, I am beginning to really wonder what people are trying to make it out to be. Please, don't create a false label on this town. Finally, what really disturbs me is the idea of remaining anonymous. If people feel this strongly about an issue, they should be able to back themselves up. When I heard that teenagers were not going to be allowed to attend the first *"Concern- ed Parent Meeting,"' | was totally confused. If we are going to solve this problem, we, the teenagers, can't be shutout. We have to be part of it and not be left in the cold. As it turned out, teenagers were allow- ed to go to the meeting and I was very happy to hear that and I wish 1 could have been able-to attend. Believe me, I am fully aware of this problem and in no way am I trying to accuse the parents for their strong actions. But please, write sensibly, and don't make Port Perry out to be what I know it isn't. Since I feel strongly enough to ex- press my feelings, I will not remain anonymous. Yours truly, Jon-David Rodway, Port Perry. Just a challenge To The Editor: I feel I must write a reply to Rudi Jammer's letter ito the Editor, being one of the couples who raced in the Men's Residents Class. The Men's Residents Class has always been a highly competitive and challenging race. Since Robert Baird and I are both residents of the Township of Scugog; we decided to race in this class. How else do you To The Editor: : In the last few weeks this com- munity has been buzzing about the problem of underage drinking. It's very discouraging that some of our young people have chosen this route and are causing their families, friends and neighbours a great deal of heartache. -- And it's the same old . story that we complained about - when we were teenagers - that -those few are giving all teens a bad name. Two weeks ago [ was privileged to help supervise a trip to Ottawa with 43 grade 7 & 8 band and choir students from R.H. Cornish Public School. We were away for 4 days, improve unless you try something difficult? We certainly did not want to mix up anyone. This race was only meant to be a challenge to us as racers, not to the male residents of the Township. Sincerely, Terri Gibson, Port Perry. Bad teens a minority each of which was a delight. Time & time again their teachers: Mr. Paul Reid, Mrs. Debbie Thompson & Mr. John Beirness & myself were complimented on the conduct, ap- pearance and good behaviour of our students. They and their teachers 'were a credit to R.H. Cornish'and this community. _ | These young people and many more like them make up the majori- ty. Let's be optimistic that these fine people can influence the minority and we can look to the future with . confidence. Take heart, " Bobbie Drew, Port Perry. 3 7 i / ro 2 TR a ha ER . a - TOUGH DECISION The decision last week-to turn a proposal for a forty-umt senior citizen apartment complex must have been a hard one for council, knowing they would receive considerable criticism from members of the public + But after reading the planners report. and listen- ing to the comments around the council chambers last week. | would have to agree that the decision 1s the correct one. There is no doubt that it would have been a lot easier for council to say "0 K._, let them have it," and close their eyes, to what will happen in the future, but this would have been poor planning. And planning is one of those things that council is finally trying to get a handle on. There are already too many areas in the township where poor, or no planning has resulted in problems years later. Random Jottings by J. Peter Hvidsten a There is no doubt in my mind that the property - 1s too small for what is being proposed. There will be a shortfall of about 26 spaces for parking. and that alone 1s enough to stop the project. And what about the future of the school and the church if a seniors complex was built on the proper- ty. If either of these two facilities are to continue growing. and they will, there will be no room left for expansion of either of the buildings. It would seem far more logical to leave the pro- perty in question as it is and allow for future expan- sion as well as larger playground area for the 240 students now enrolled at the school, and find another site for the seniors complex. - Council was very clear in their decision that they were not against the idea of another senior citizen complex in the township, only the location. I am sure if a suitable location, with the space required were found, and the proposal was brought back into council they would go out of their way to help the project get underway. STILL HAS IT My wife and I were among 20 thousand to cram into a hot, muggy Maple Leaf Gardens Sunday night to see the final performance of Neil Diamond. a favourite singer of ours for many years. The last time I saw Diamond in Toronto (about 5 years ago) I was very disappointed with his per- formance and his voice, and I was sure that was the end of his tours. His voice was breaking and not as strong as in the past and he didn't seem to have the energy that | remembered. : But Sunday put an end to those thoughts as from the opening song to the final curtain call he explod- ed with energy. His two and a half hour concert had the audience in a frenzy as they danced in the aisles, clapped, swayed and cheered for one song after another. It didn't seem to matter to the large crowd, the third sellout in three nights, that the temperature was wavering around 90 humid degrees in the (Turn to page 8) Tr dhe sh SA HB PW rT nal