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"A Family Tradition for 125 Years" BI et a od a Aly gad 4 SRI Lotsa Sa Rr RT TH ALT TR TRL aR". PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, December 17, 1991 - 17 Ontario federation of Agriculture Cartwright High School elects leadership team for 1992 The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has elected its leadership team for 1992 to take the general farm organi- zation down a new road lead- ing to national food security. Re-elected during the Nov. 25, 26, and 27 convention held in Mississauga were president Roger George, first vice- president Jack Wilkinson and second vice-president Bill Weaver. Newly elected to the posi- tion of Executive Member for 1992 is Tony Morris, a farmer from Bruce County. Mr. Mor- ris joins incumbents Dona Ste- wardson, Lambton County; Ed Segsworth, Halton Region; and Gerry Carey, Prescott, to complete the seven person OFA Executive. During the convention, OFA President Roger George told the 400 farm delegates that "farming is an essential indus- try and it is our duty to gain that recognition from apathet- ic consumers and uncaring politicians." He warned the delegates that "the road ahead is not without danger," but stressed that "it is the right road, the road of agricultural destiny," Mr. George urged the family farm representatives to "break the Third Line of Defence mentality" that has gripped the agricultural industry for the past several years which has resulted in ad hoc pro- grams to deal with the effects of agricultural economic short- falls caused by national and international conditions be- yond the farmers' control. In- stead he challenged the dele- gates to work toward establishing and implement- ing a farmer-driven agenda for agricultural stability and farm profit. Taking up the challenge, the delegates targeted key areas to be addressed in the coming year. These included increased dialogue with consumers, ru- ral unity, and farm financial security; and all vowed to in- crease agricultural lobbying efforts. "This is an agenda for profit, an agenda for national food security and an agenda for Canada," said Mr. George, 'because a counrty without its own food suply is a country without a future." The thread of agricultural unity was consistently woven throughout the convention as OFA members and commodity board representatives called for more farm coalitions like the grains and oilseeds lobby established in June. "Ontario farm organizations and commodity groups have come to realize the value of working together," said Mr. George. "In 1992, OFA will do everything it can to deliver the message of the family farm to politicians. Whether it be live- stock, grains and oilseeds, supply management, horticul- ture, game farming, beekeep- ing, fruit or tobacco, we will continue to defend agricultu- ral policies and work together to search for new concepts." Delegates called the three- day convention "challenging, exhilarating and positive" dur- ing a time of agricultural frus- tration and anger. "Ontario farmers are fighters," said Mr. George. "We are NOT going to give up our industry. Together we are going to fight to ensure its survival." Region to vote on increasing water, sewage fees The Region of Durham will vote Dec. 18 to boost water and sewer rates for 1992. In a joint report submitted by the Finance and Administra- tion Committee and the Works Committee, it indicates that the region is contemplating a combined hike of 3.3 per cent for 1992. This hike will add ap- proximately $2.41 to a user's bill every three months. The report says the reason why such an increase is needed is due primarily to a nine per A FAMILY COMEDY FOR THE FAMILY pf ite: a, pa Ll fgg p-- po, LIVE HOME V10€0 HOLIDAY HOURS Christmas Eve 11-7:30 Boxing Day 11-9 New Year's Eve 11-9 1674 Scugog St. port Perry 'New Year's Day 12-9 v3 > : : . 2 2 Video SUPER Store HWY. 7A at © MITHEARS VER PTIvaNT cent increase in operating costs. The increase is needed to offset increased chemical costs and a power rate increase of 12 per cent as well as increased costs for the start-up of new wa- ter systems in Greenbank and Cherrywood. The reason for the sewer rate increase is due to the decrease in application of Treatment Plant/Rate Stabilization Re- serve Fund and the decrease of other capital reserve funds. The region bases its water and sewage rates on a user pay system in which it directly charges those customers who benefit from the water and sew- age system. Port Perry Lions Club news Summary of the November meeting. President Gord Geer opened the meeting. Gunter Louter- back, spoke to the members on the subjects of new members and volunteer labor for Camp Kirk. Lion secretary Ken Clark re- ported that Camp Kirk is now a number one priority. Lion treasurer Bill Kendry stated that we are in a position to honor our financial commit- ment to the hospital again this. year. Three letters were re- ceived from high school stu- dents to offer thanks for the Lions awards they received at Commencement. Roulette winners: Gord Geer and Roger Stevens. 50/50 winners are Dave Leduc and Gord Geer. November 101 draw win- ners of $50 are: Eleonor Gold- ing and Patti Kendry. The $25 winners are: Guy La- treille, Ed Smale and Paul One Act Plays results The results of Cartwright High School's Three One Act plays are as follows. The winning play was the Ti- ger Play "I Love You Dearly." Best actor honors went to Kirk Swain, and best actress honors went to Jill VanCamp. Best supporting actor was Chris Espey, while Heather Goulding was named best sup- porting actress. The Best Director award went to J.J. Lee and Darren La- zure, and the Adjudicator award went to Michelle Mor- ton. The play competition was held Dec. 12. Originally three plays were entered but one had to drop out due toillness. ATTENTION Private Garbage Collection Customers of JACK WANNINKHOF Tuesday's Garbage Pickup will take place Monday, December 23 & Monday, December 30. Wednesday's Garbage Pickup will take place Tuesday, December 24 & Tuesday, December 31 Season's Greetings Jack Wanninkhof & Family GETTING YOUR LIFE BACK ON TRACK VERA Win THE NONQUON ROUTE Smell the roses, visit an old friend or make some new ones. What better way to rekindle the feeling of leisure than to travel by rail. Step away from the maddening pace and start relaxing in VIA's luxurious environment specially created for you. 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