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Orono Wcekly T'imes, Wednesday, J anuary 23, 1991-11 Milk producers to resolve any issues that develop Milk producers will resolve whatever issues might arise from a ncw deal expected to be reached at the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) negotiations, according to John Core, Chairrnan of the Ontario Milk Marketing Board. Current world trade talks are stîll the most crucial short-termn issue producers face this year, he said ini his address to more than 600 persons attending the Roards 25th AnnuaL Meeting. Canada has firmly Rob Griffin welcomnes you at "Thie Back Room." Two years ago, Rob and Heather Griffin took somewhat of a sabbaticaL from their respective- teaching positions to purchase and operate the Newcastle Village Laundromiat. Now, to the delight of residenits, Rob and Heather have opened up a country cafe adjacent to the laundromat, officially and quite fittingly called, "The Back Roona." Coffee's always on at The Back Room, as is pleasant Company, to go along with -the Cameron Langstaff of Newcastle Last week, Camneron Langstaff marched in front of thc Newcastle "filLage Town Hall against the war .î thc Persian Gulf. Quite a number of people homemade soups, salads and sandwiches. Hours are 6:30 a.m, - 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Saturdays. Roba, who is also chairman of the DBIA (Downtown Business Improvement Association) in the village, and a great fan of Newcastle, has been enjoying this time away from teaching in Oshawa, and ini this newest venture, he has once again found how really super thc folks 'round town are. AlI the best Rob and Heather! stopped to speak with Cameron about what was going on, and about Canada's participation in the war. Langstaff, who is a member of the newly formed "Durham Coalition Against Uhc War in the Persian Gulf" feels that any ro]i Canada plays in this war is a direc reaction or reflection of what U.S. President George Bush says. This Coalition is continuing t< hold a vigil in front of the Oshawa City Hall every night. Thecy plan to carry this out as long as the war persists. A rally is planned for this Saturday, January 26 at 2:00 p.m. AU are welcomne to particîpate. Thank you Mr. Langstaff for sharing your concerns. Little Scoops... - Last Saturday, the Optimists anc St. John Ambulance held a Babysitting Course for young people 11-1/2 years of age and up, from 8:30 - 4:30 at the Town Hall. Another "seminar" will be scheduled in approximately six weeks. Specific details to folLow. - Ever-yone is invited to come out in support of thec Newcastle Figure Skating Club at their Annual Skate-a-Thon this Friday evening, January 25 from 6:00 - 10:00 at the Newcastle Arena. - 1991 is swinging into full gear at Newcastle Public School. Kindergarten children have enjoyed building snowmen, finger painting and more. - The Jr. Boys Volleyball tearn will be playmng several exhibition gaines with the grade sevens at the Pines this coming week. These will be friendly matches to prepare the teains for the area playdowns in February. - Kindergarten registration for Newcastle Public School will be held at the Lockhart campus from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 18. Parents should bring their child's birth certificate, health record and property tax bill to Lockhart school. AIL Junior and Senior Kindergarten students must be registered at this time. Jr. Kindergarten must be 4 years of age by December 31, 1991. Sr. Kindergarten must be 5 years of age by December 31, 1991. - The Newcastle Day Nursery is continuing to offer services to preschool and school aged children. Caîl Annette or Beth at Newcastle Public School 987- 5305. - Thanks to Newcastle Public Library representative Linda del Grande who visited the Newcastle Jr. 'Y" last Wednesday, January 16. Linda brought books and spent turne reading with the children. "Got something to share?"' Reach me at 786-2964 or at the, Times Office 983-5301.J Have a great week. Keep warm as January cornes to a chilly close! suPPOrted supply management, but the GATT negotiations are not expected to concLude until later this year. Mr. Core also identified several other challenges he expects the dairy industry wilL face during the 1990s, and took issue with critics of supply management. Amnong those challenges is the trend to lower fat dairy products. Tt wiIl shrink the industry "unless new market opportunfities are found," he said. Meanwhile, as it continues to respond to markets, the Board plans to iroduce multiple compontent pricing and re-evaluate the milk supply allocation system. Mr. Core also saw the need for "renewed co- operation between producers, transporters and processors it we are to maintain a vital and strong dairy industry in Ontario.' Some critics, such as the Consumers' Association of Canada, have claimed falsely that suppîy management has Led to inefficient production and consumers being overcharged for milk and dairy products. Since supply management began, however, Canadian producers have increased production per cow by 70 per cent. This gain has been 46 per cent ini the U.S. and 25 per cent in the U.K. during the saine time period, Mr. Core said. Moreover, from January 1985 to January 1990, the consumer price index rose 25 per cent. Ontarios producer prices went up just 3,7 per cent for fluid milk and 6.3 per cent for industrial milk during those ycars, he said. Comparisons between Canadian 'and U.S. prices are misleading, he added. A study commissioned by Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) found American la Lr dairy farmers benefi't from subsidies as high as $12 to $13 hectolitre of milk produced. Supply management critics who caîl for "free trade" in all farm commodities to raise producer prices have particularly infuriated Mr. Core. "What foolishness! Firstly, we will neyer have free trade worldwide no matter what trade deals are signed; and sebondly, the only way to drive up prices in a so-called free market environmnent is to short the market, and do you know of any developed country in the worîd that will allow its population to be short of food for very long and survive politica]ly?" Mr. Core was one of several speakers at the Annual Meeting, which marked the Board's 25th Anniversary. Others were to include the Boards three past chairmen, George MeLaughlin, Ken MeKinnon and Grant Smith, Ontario Agriculture Minister Elmer Buchanan, and M.P. 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