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4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, December 22, 1993 s&ï Report from Parliament Hi CB Radio Club Supports Salvation Army with $360 Donation From Page 2 date, tariffs will be reduced by 2.5 per cent per year over a six-year period. period. The other aspect of this is market access - the portion of our markets which can be serviced free of tariffs - this will be unchanged from current levels. The concern facing supply managed managed farmers is the valuation of quota. quota. It is clear the value of quota will decline over time as the concept of guaranteed markets diminishes. There has already been a reduction in quota values, some of which is the result result of uncertainty and confusion. I have asked the Department of Agriculture to prepare an economic analysis to show the estimated relevant relevant values of quota pre-supposing boards maintain their current marketing marketing strategics. So what docs all this mean for Durham's farmers? It means that while we were unable unable to get all of what we wanted we have been able to significantly reduce the negative impacts of a new-world trading system. Farmers will have some time to adjust to these changes and I believe they will become more efficient in order to compensate for the year 2.5 per cent reduction in the pricing of their commodities. Some farmers may be wondering which agreement - NAFTA or GATT - will take precedents. The government's government's lawyers have assured us that since GATT was signed last it overrides overrides NAFTA. It will be important for farmers, marketing boards, financial institutions institutions and governments to work closely closely together to insure an orderly transition transition occurs. My concern is that the United States, and other countries, will continue to pressure for a greater greater reduction in larriffs. This will make it important for government and farmers to stand firm with the system now in place. If anyone wishes clarification of the government's position on GATT, or any other matters, please call my office at 721-7570. fP HALL 'Tis the season to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and all the best in '94. Delicious Creations Can be Made in Time for Christmas Everyone, it seems, loves pudding pudding - and who can resist the special treats that appear during the Christmas Christmas season? Plum pudding is one savorable dessert most closely associated associated with a traditional English holiday holiday celebration. Cider was a popular popular beverage in pre-Revolutionary America, drunk by almost every member of the family at almost every every meal. John Adams drank a pitcher pitcher of cider at breakfast every morning. morning. When guests arrive, what could be easier than serving a luscious helping of pudding with a wine sauce and a mug of steaming hot cider cider spiced with cinnamon? Family and friends will be delighted to receive receive a sampling of your culinary creativity. The following recipe for "An English Plum Pudding" is reproduced reproduced from The Virginia House- Wife by Mary Randolph, 1830. "Beat eggs very light, add to them a pound of flour sifted, and a pound of powdered sugar; when it looks quite light, put in a pound of suet finely shred; a pint of milk, a nutmeg grated, and a gill of brandy; mix with it a pound of currants, washed, picked, and dried, and a pound of raisins stoned and floured - lie it in a thick cloth, and boil it steadily eight hours." MULLED CIDER 2 quarts cider 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons sugar 3 cinnamon sticks 2 teaspoons whole cloves 1 teaspoon nutmeg Mix all ingredients and bring just to a boil. Cool and strain. Serve hot and place a cinnamon stick in each cup. Makes about 16 half-cup servings. servings. | . . { , The Durham Northumberland Breakers CB Club made a $360 donation to the Bowmanville Salvation Army's Christmas fund this year. Making the presentation to Isabelle Jones, of the Salvation Army, are Club President Larry Walker and Treasurer Debby Ward. The group includes 150 members in Durham and Northumberland. They meet monthly at the Olympia Restaurant in Bowmanville. Christmas Vacation for Santa Claus Do you ever get bored when you're sitting at home? You check the mail, feel like you're in jail Scrunch up your feet, find something something to eat Twiddle you thumbs, this is no fund Play with your hair, this is no fair Your nails, you bite, NEED A VACATION, right: That's what Santa Santa felt like! So left on his motor bike Went to Florida where there was some sun At the beach was almost everyone So Santa went there, 'cause he didn't care if his reindeer were at home by themselves all alone Mrs. Claus cried and waved goodbye goodbye The elves jumped up for joy and shouted, "Oh boy! He's now far away at Florida to stay. We'll actually actually get a break and stay up late!" When Santa got there he jumped up and down, had a big grin on his face and ran all around. That jolly old man had gotten a tan His big, red nose started to glow Santa had on a huge bathing suit And his favourite pair of black leather boots. His bathing suit had polka-dots That looked like tiny green and red spots Now this is nearly the very end Until you read this poem again So don't be surprised if Santa doesn't come this year, 'cause he's at the beach, swimming and hiring new reindeer! Leeanne Gr.6 Waverley P.S. fflERRV, fflERRV fflERRV CHRIfTOMW ...From all of us revelers to you. Thanks for marching with us. Hope it's a high steppin' holiday! Donald R. Hutton Insurance 52 King St. W. Agency Ltd. Bowmanville Telephone 623-7688 From Page 3 gets to push the red button which turns the microphone on. (Some of the other councillors could use this device too!) * Councillor Ann Dreslinski -- some lively debates on issues other Ilian mileage, expenses and other such things * Councillor David Scott -- time to recover before the next garbage issue. issue. Oops! guess it's too late for this one Well, that just about covers everyone everyone I spend a lot of time with, Santa. Except -- for Brad, Lorraine, Peter, Peter, Rick and Mr. James, a good Christmas with plenty of good wishes, family times and cheer. For myself, I have some simple wishes for what I would like to find under the tree this year. I would like a seed catalogue to plan next summer's garden, voice lessons, lessons, my student loan paid off and some really good story ideas for next year's papers. Of course, I also want Donny Osmond Osmond in my stocking, but I realize that wish won't come true. And besides, besides, he's married. Anyway, Santa, I will leave the same treats I left for you as a child -- eggnog with a shot of you-know-what in it, shortbread cookies like my mom made, and apples for the reindeer. And, while I may not be a child anymore, I still believe in the idea of what you arc. Ciao! Laura Jeanne P.S. Merry Christmas to all! It's the little Christmas joys that bring out the biggest smiles, Hope yours is the merriest I The VELVET BEAR V 129 King St. 623-8100 Bowmanville !i ; : Christmas is the time we're near To those we love and hold so dear. For laughter, tears, hugs and kisses, Year after year, it never misses. And so, our friends, we wish for you, And everyone in your family, too, A magical holiday filled with mirth, As we celebrate His wondrous birth, from the staff at Mary Brown's Fried Chicken. King and Simpson 623-3561 Bowmanville i