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Cattlemen despair over meeting with Elmer Buchanan The Canadian agriculture indus- try is facing hard times. As the cost of farming goes up, the prices of commodities spiral down. Meanwhile, organizations like the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and the Ontario Cattlemen's Association feel they aren't getting enough suppé from their own'governments. At_the annual meeting of the Durham Region Federation of Agriculture last Tuesday in Nestleton, Harvey Graham (who is on the Cattlemen's executive board of directors) had very little positive to say about a recent Queen's Park meeting he attended with they Ministry of Agriculture and the Ontario Federation of Agrigulture. "The whole tone of the meeting was despair for the agriculture industry," he said. Much fuss was made in the media when Ontario Agriculture and Food Minister Elmer Buchanan announced $35.5 mil- lion to help farmers and rural com- munities suffering from low com- modity prices, drought and other But is it enough? As Mr. Graham pointed out, that money will be divided among 67,000 Ontario farm families. Roughly, that gives each family less than $600 each. Also, the way the money will be distributed does not community who also need a hand. In a nutshell, he said, those people who sell grain, will get the money. Those who feed grain, don't get it. And from the cost of a loaf of bread, Mr. Graham says a grain producer takes home only four cents. Mr. Buchanan was "roundly criticized" at the Queen's Park meeting. "He doesn't seem to be responding to advice from the farm organizations," Mr. Graham said. "He has just got no feeling for the hardship, the despair, with- in agriculture." Mr. Grélham has been to plenty of meetings over the years, but he said, "YT don't think I was ever at a meeting where there was such a concern about agriculture." At the conclusion of Mr. Graham's report, the president, of the Durham Region Federation of Agriculture, Brian DeGeer, said, \'I just don't know how agricul- ture is going to get out of this." Also speaking at the Nestleton meeting was Joel Bagg, Durham Region Farm Management Specialist, who did have some good news. He said there was a "record yield", better in Durham than anywhere else in Ontario, thanks to weather (among other factors). But he added, "So many commodities are down at once. | think there'll be lots of financial include of the ag; Scugog "Citizen WINTER Malcolm "Mac" Ward 90 Member sler Sales Guild "For an honest deal On a New Car, Truck or Recent Used Vehicle, call Mac! House Calls a Specialty." 852-3313. Toronto Line 640-2793 KNEW & USED CARS & TRUCKS CUMMINS DIESEL DODGE COLT * fr] Wit TSO + J iahway 47 Sout, Uxbridge ling done this winter." "Maybe next year will be bet- ter," Mr, DeGeer said, and then smiled. "That's what we keep saying." Colin Peter Loughran (left) had g and hiding their eyes when her per- young formed his gulliotine Illusion last Thursday during Spookarama at Port Perry High School. See story. Hallowe'en just a scream away! Hallowe'en is almost here! Thursday is the evening kids all over look forward to with fevered anticipation -- Hallowe'en! Last Thursday, youngsters from public schools all over Scugog had a sneak preview of all the excite- ment of Oct. 31st when Port Perry High School physical education students and .the Port Perry Ambassadors hosted Spook As well as a trip 'through a haunted house, Hallowe'en treats" and the spectacular magic of illu- sionist Peter Loughran, d the sense Hallowe'en etiquette of Durham Regional Police. Constable Peter Wraight had some good advice for the students. First and foremost, he told the kids to go trick or treating with parents or a responsible adult. Tell the par- ent who remains at home -who you're going trick or treating with, KEMP REGIONAL Councillor Coljn Kemp will address the issues. Aim for a zero increase in 1992 municipal mill rate. Scugog must be master of its own destiny. *Scugog should receive full value for the tax dollars \. paid to the Region. - . MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT, * 'KEEP YOUR TAXES DOWN! Elect Colin KEMP for REGIONAL Councillor Authorized by the CFO lor Colin Kemp where you're going, and what time you expect to be home. He advised children not to wear masks, but to definitely wear some type of reflective clothing, "Make sure you're wearing something bright so people can see you," he urged. As well, he asked the kids ' 10 go up one side of the street and back down the other, without criss-crossing back and forth. Don't go into anyone's house unless your parent or guardian says it's okay. And be polite. But PC Wraight's strongest words were on the topic of candy. "Please do me a big favour," he said. "Don't eat it. Even though your h is grumbling, don't eat it until your parents have a chance to go through it." - Wise words. Listen to the policeman, children, and have a spooktacular Hallowe'en! Spookarama was made possi- ble because of the following sponsors: Nuts About Chocolate, Country Style Donuts, Déwson's Valu-mart, IDA, Stedmans, Canadian Tire, Hank's "Pastries, Mother Jacksons, Gerry's Distributing, Superior Vending, Beaver Foods; Windridge Farms, Kountry Bulk and Delicatessen, Centgnnial Lanes, Subby's, Port Stop Variety, IGA, Durham Police. On Tuesday, November 12th ELECT affordable for all. Allan H. Bertrand WARD 1 COUNCILLOR SCUGOG TOWNSHIP * Resident of Scugog for over 40 years, * Retired farmer, 45 years of age. * Member of Port Perry Rotary Club COMMUNITY MINDED ..._ * | will listen to any concerns to keep Sclgog Township desirable and FORMORE INFORMATION CALL 2985-3680 Authorized by the CFQ for Allan H. Bertrand