Times-Advocate, 1986-11-12, Page 7Y
Times -Advocate, November 12, 1986 Page 7
Many pros and cons presented
women's Ins$'Itutes, guests debeit� free trade issues
"How will free trade affect farm
and rural families? This was the
theme of a seminar organized by
Federated Women's Institutes of On-
tario FW IO 1 at Holiday Inn, Guelph
on November 4.
One hundred representatives from
agricultural organizations in the pro-
vince had the opportunity to learn,
participate and discuss an issue of
major concern to the rural
community.
Seminar chairman, Mrs. Ruth
Grose, FWIO Agriculture Convener,
introduced the theme speaker, Dr.
Larry Martin, Chairman, Depart-
ment of Agricultural Economics,
University of Guelph. Dr. Martin
preferred the question to read, "How
will freer trade effect farm and rural
families?" Do we know what we are
negotiating? The objectives do not
FOOD FAIR PRICERS — Mabel Jeffrey and Madeline Witmer price
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Group at Kirkton.
Marks- anniversary
The 40th anniversary of the Kirkton
Horticulture Society was celebrated
at the Kirkton-Woodham Community
Centre on November 4. 1986. Mrs.
Marjorie AIthill and Mrs. Joyce
Strahan welcomed the guests at the
door.
The hall was decorated for the oc-
casion and a good crowd enjoyed the
banquet and program.
President Mrs. Joyce Strahan
chaired the meeting. Mrs. Jean Lynn
read a letter.from Harry Brightwell.
M.P. of Perth and she introduced
guests at the head table.
Miss Jean Copeland gave the
history of the society. Mrs. Madeline
Hobson. Midland, President of the On-
tario Horticulture Association gave
greetings and report of work being
done by the Society. She ended her
message by saying "Blow Your Horn
for Horticulture".
Bob Whitlock. London, District
Director of District 10 also extended
greetings. -
Mrs. Marjorie Johns introduced the
GRADUATES — Mr. and Mrs.
Harold Preszcator are proud to
announce the graduation of their
daughter, Penny Preszcator with
a Legal Office Administration
Diploma from Fanshawe College.
She is presently employed at the
law firm, Mill and Mills in
Toronto.
guest speaker Mrs. Mary Yeoman.
Burgessville second Vice President of
the Ontario Horticulture Association.
"House Plants" was her topic she also
had slides.
Mrs. Jean Ratcliffe thanked the
speaker. Musical numbers were duets
by David Strahan and Stuart Robert-
son of Stratford accompanied by Mrs.
Suzanne Strahan. A draw was made
for several prizes.
Mrs. Strahan called Mrs. Myrtle
Willis, Mrs. 011ie Selves and Mrs. Ver -
da Morrison to the front and
presented them with a corsage and
Award of Merit.
Mrs. Marjorie Johns presented a
plaque to Mrs. Joyce Strahan for the
Kirkton Horticulture Society from
Honorable Jack Riddell, M.P.P. for
Huron Middlesex counties for the
long and distinguished record of
outstanding services to the
community.
Mrs. Buelah McDougall thanked all
who took part in the occasion. This
was thdend of an enjoyable evening.
Exeter ladies
told of crafts
The November meeting of the Ex-
eter UCW evening unit was opened
with members repeating the UCW
Purpose. Marion Frayne read a poem
entitled "Time".
Audrey MacGregor reported on the
meeting held at the Exeter Villa
regarding volunteers to do programs
and visiting. Following her report, a
team of visitors was set up and an in-
dividual visiting schedule will be set
up by the next meeting.
The evening unit is in charge of
devotions for the General UCW
meeting to be held on November 19.
1986.
Betty Watson's group was in charge
of devotions and program for the
evening. Heather Montgomery in-
troduced Brenda Triebner who
manages the Polka Dot Store. Bren-
da had a very interesting display of
Christmas crafts available from her
store and also demonstrated several
new crafts. Mary Fisher thanked
Brenda for her presentation.
Ilelen Coates' group served lunch.
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seem very clear with little analysis
regarding potential impacts or possi-
ble outcomes having been done by
either side: Should Canada be
negotiating through GATT rather
than free. trade . with the United
States?
One-third of Canada's agricultural
output is exported and agricultural
exports account for about one-half of
gross farm income. Therefore
Canada is heavily dependent on inter-
national trade and access to foreign
markets. Trade in agricultural pro-
ducts is difficult because most trading
nations do not have agricultural trade
policies only agricultural policies that
dictate trade arrangements.
Concluded that it is impossible to
determine what the net economic con-
sequences of freer trade would be to
rural Canada in the long run, the
critical need is to find ways to protect
Canada from U.S. protectionism and
to protect Canada's sovereignity. We
must consider the cultural aspect of
more open borders with the United
States. -
"In our opinion" presentations
were given by Ontario commodity
boards - Corn Producers, Soybean
Growers, Pork Producers, Milk
Marketing, Cattlemens Association,
Wheat Producers, Egg Producers and
Grape Growers:
These commodity groups express-
ed willingness for negotiations on fair
GRADUATES — Donna Clarke is
pleased to announce the gradua-
tion of her daughter Marsha. She
graduated on November 7, 1986
from Fanshawe College with a
diploma in Business Acccounting,
Co-op. Marsha has accepted a
position with London Life In-
surance in London.
and freer trade so -goods and com-
modities could move without restric-
tions. Freer trade will have different
impacts on Canadian farmers and
families. There will be some gainers
and some losers. They also want a
"level playing field" on all products
but would not want supply manage-
ment used as a trade off. Let's have
free trade first within Canada and our
own market place.
With Mrs. Peggy Knapp as
moderator, a five member panel ad-
dressed "From where I stand". Panel
members included representatives
from commodity board, Renie Long,
president F\•t\it and Vegetable
Growers; agricultural organization,
Brenda McIntosh, vice president
Huron OFA; corporate and industry,
Murray Stewart, Canada Packers;
farm family, Hilde Morden, farmer's
wife and mother; agricultural educa-
tion, Stan Young, Coordinator
Agriculture Extension, University of
Guelph.
CA is a myth that the business of
agriculture is going down the drain.
Panel messages were strong and full
of hope. Negotiators must work for all
and handle free trade talks so as to
protect products of Ontario and
Canada. All levels of government,
commodity groups, corporations and
producers are having to learn about
this complex situation. We must
Pentecostal
ladies meet
The October meeting of the
Women's Ministries of the Penecostal
Church was held at the home of Mrs.
Mary Blanchard. The meeting was
opened by singing the hymn with
Idena DesJardine at the piano. Mrs.
Connie Donnan lead in prayer.
The roll call was answered with a
scripture verse containing the word
"Garment". The minutes of the last
meeting were read by Mrs. Jean Jol-
ly. The financial report was read by
Mrs. Mary Blanchard.
Mrs. Ruth McLaren read a letter
from World Vision concerning work
in Bangkok, Thailand. Mrs. Donnan
read a letter from the head office of
P.A.O.C.
As a special number Mrs. Shirley
Prouty and Mrs. Idena DesJardine
sang a duet entitled,"We Shall Shine
as the Stars of the Morning."
Miss Marion McLean gave the
story of a book written by Cora Haist
entitled "How Great, 0 Lord, Thou
Art." After which a delicious lunch
was served by Mrs. Ella Tinney and
Mrs. Shirley Prouty assisted by the
hostess.
gather correct information so we can
see the whole picture. We must have
the will to succeed, move with
positive action and make adjustments
where necessary. Freer and fairer
(rade is open for discussion and
negotiation but not at the expense of
supply management, Canadian
sovereignty and cultural identity. We
must set goals and we must com-
municate. How much are we willing
to give up? Will Canadians lose the
power to control their industry?
Everyone entered into the discus-
sion as ten groups addressed
statements related to free trade.
The day's activities were summed
up by Mrs. Charlotte Johnson, Presi-
dent Federated Women's Institutes of
Ontario. We achieved the objectives
that we' set out. We increased our
knowledge as speakers outlined the
opportunities and dilemmas facing
the agricultural population. Everyone
had the opportunityto participate
during question periods and in the
discussion groups. By being in atten-
dance, we demonstrate our concerns
regarding this agricultural issue.
Mrs. Johnson challenged those pre-
sent to "table talk" and group discuss
the topic to create a better understan-
ding and dispel any atmosphere of
uncertainty. We should be prepared
to speak out and retain the ability to
make decisions that will affect us all.
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