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! Section Two The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville. December 3,1986 5 ' V Federated Women Learn About Trade At Hanc's Chicken ÏÏ Ribs... Vic Hanc, of Hone's Chicken 'n' Ribs and Fish and Chips, is showing Miss Christmas their extensive menu, which, of course, features delicious chicken and ribs and fish and chips. Hang other delicious entrees are available in their licensed dining room as well, and at verg reasonable prices so, after gou've finished gour Christmas shopping spree in Bowmanville, why not drop in for a relaxing meal. You're alwags assured of a warm welcome! Marie's Chicken W Ribs - Fisk and Chips 59 King St. E. Bowmanville Telephone 625-4262 "How will Tree trade affect affect farm and rural families?" This was the theme of a seminar organized organized by Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario Ontario (FWIO) at Holiday Inn, Guelph, on November. 4, 1986. One hundred representatives representatives from agricultural organizations organizations in the province had the opportunity to learn, participate, and discuss discuss an issue of major concern concern to the rural community. community. Seminar Chairman, Mrs. Ruth Grose, FWIO Agriculture Agriculture Convenor, introduced the theme speaker, Dr. Larry Martin, Chairman of the Department of Agricultural Agricultural Economics, University University of Guelph. Dr. Martin preferred the question to read: "How will freer trade affect farm and rural families?" Do we know what we are negotiating? The objectives objectives do not seem very clear with little analysis regarding regarding potential impacts or possible outcomes hav- . ing 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 agricultural output is exported exported and agricultural exports exports account for about one half of gross farm income. Therefore, Canada is heavily heavily dependent on international international trade and access to foreign markets. Trade in agricultural products is difficult difficult because most trading nations do not have agricultural agricultural trade policies only agricultural agricultural policies that dictate dictate trade arrangements. Concluded that it is impossible impossible to determine what the net economic consequences consequences of freer trade would be to rural Canada in the long run, the critical need is to find ways to protect protect Canada from U.S. protectionism protectionism and to protect Canada's sovereignty. We must consider the cultural aspect of more open borders borders with the United States. "In our opinion" presentations presentations were given by Ontario Ontario commodity boards, corn producers, soybean growers, pork producers, milk marketing, cattlemen's cattlemen's association, wheat producers, egg producers, and the grape growers. These commodity groups expressed willingness for negotiations on fair and freer trade so goods and commodities could move without restrictions. Freer trade will have different impacts on Canadian farmers 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 management used as a trade off. Let's have free trade first within Canada and our own market place. Yelverton Sympathy of the community is extended to the wife and family of Mr. Clayton Brown of Fleetwood area who passed away this week following a lingering illness-' of several years. He will be sadly missed by a large circle of relatives and friends. A speedy recovery to Mrs. Alice McGill of Yelverton who this week underwent surgery to remove her gall-bladder at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay. All being well she should be able to return home next week. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Malcolm spent several days this week in either Toronto or Ottawa in conjunction with his various responsibilities. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Malcolms of Don Mills were week end guests of Eileen and Howard Malcolm and together attended the 40th surprise birthday party held for our niece, Mrs. Brenda Haines of Nestleton, at the Nestleton Community Centre. On Friday evening the Malcolms At Abernethy's Paint and Wallpaper... - 31.WI It looks like Miss Christmas is getting ready to do some decorating! Doug Abernethy is ready to help, by providing her with the best in paint and wallpaper, along with time-saving advice and helpful hints that will enable her to have all her decorating projects completed by the holdiay season. Miss Christmas says, "If you're a decorating beginner like me, call on the friendly folks at Abernethy's Paint and Wallpaper. They're the experts and will answer all your questions. Abernethy's carry only top-quality paint products from Benjamin-Moore and Dependable, as well as quality wallpapers from Canada, the United States and Britain." ABERNETHY'S Paint and Wallpaper Ltd. 55 King St. W. Bowmanville -- 623-5431 hosted a social evening which included Ruth and Ralph, Eric and Velma Fallis of Millbrook, Murray and Ann Malcolm and Corrie and Harvey Malcolm. This week's unexpected first big storm of the year presented a number of problems for those who happened to be in transit on Thursday of this week. A number of events which were Co-op oriented transpired this week. Two Zone meetings took place. On Thursday the Central Zone Five held their annual Zone meeting in Sunderland community centre with C.E.O. of U.C.O.,George May in attendance. This year was election year in Zone Five. .Current Director Allan Wellman, after nine years of dedicated service to U.C.O.. was deposed by Mr. Don Marquin of Sunderland- a former Director of Sunderland Co-op. With last year's re-alignment re-alignment of Co-op Zones our Lindsay area Co-op, Durham County Farmers Co-op and Peterboro District Co-op are now part of Zone Five and were well represented in their new zone. On Thursday, November 21 it was our privilege as Director of Zone Four to chair Zone Five annual fall zone meeting at the Sun Valley Motel in Belleville. Present on the occasion from U.C.O. management were the Chief Financial Officer, Ron Wilson and his wife, Glenn Perschbacker, Vice President of Petroleum, Scott Franklin Assist-Controller and Stan Wheston of P.R.Dept. A considerable portion of the meeting was spent amplifying on U.C.O.'s recent decision to implement a new Computer system for all of its S. S. Centres and other business headquarters. With its present system obsolete, it was felt that as we move from the Industrial Age into the Computer Age a modern information system was a requisite. E.D.S. (a subsidiary of General Motors) located in Oshawa was selected to implement and operate the new system in the next seven years. On Saturday evening it was Corrie and your scribis pleasure to represent the U.C.O. Board at the Annual Meeting of Napanee Branch of U.C.O. Beef dinner, meeting followed by dance, at the Lions Club facility. Balloon from Arkansas Lands Near Orono An Orono area family recently recently discovered a helium balloon which had been released released from a school in Arkansas, Arkansas, not far from the Mexican border.; The blue helium-filled balloon, trailing streamers, was discovered discovered by John Kessler in the branches of a tree. It contained the words: "Don't smoke. Take a bit of fresh air. Please don't take drugs. It's a smart thing not to smoke." No other messages were found attached to the device, device, although the sender's name was Christy Joiner and the address was listed as Newark School, Ar., 721)02. V.O. Ilox 32011wy 122. The Kesslers plan to write the school which launched the balloon and advise the school that their balloon has been found. At Allouise Fashions ... Dianne Park, left, and Beverly Wiederhold of Allouise Fashions, are showing Miss Christmas a few of the beautiful fashions that are available in their shop. You can choose from dresses for the party season, as well as everyday; suits, sweaters, blouses, coats, lingerie, as well as accessories to finish off that "perfect outfit." You'll find only the latest in ladies' wear from the top manufacturers, and at prices that are affordable. Hiss Christmas would like to remind the men that there's a wonderful selection of lingerie that your "lady" would love to receive on Christmas morning, and your purchases will be gift-wrapped, free of charge. Incidentally, Allouise Fashions honors Visa, MasterCard and American Express for your shopping convenience. Allouise Fashions 49 King St. W. Bowmanville Telephone 623-5554 At Vanstone Flour and Feed Mill... Theo Pypker, of Vanstone Flour and Feed Mill, is showing Miss Christmas some of the pet foods and chows from Purina that are available at the Mill at substantial savings. As well as a quantity of top-quality pet foods, there are such items as dog and cat baskets, portable kennels, leashes and collars, a good selection of toys for your pet and "treats" that would make nice stocking stuffers for that special member of your family. When it comes to feeds, "If you raise it, Vanstone Flour and Feed Mill can feed it." Miss Christmas says, "Don't forget to feed the birds this winter...Vanstone's has a selection of wild bird seed on hand. VANSTONE Flour and Feed Mill Division of Pypker Enterprises 116 King St. W. Bowmanville 623-5777