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- anon - 7 - The Port Perry Agricultural Society held their annual meeting Saturday at the Catholic Church Hall. Included in the program was the election of new officers for the season and discussions on the past year's program and possible improvements this year. A special honour was bestowed on nine members of the society for their long-time service to the organizations. Past President Fred Christie (right) is seen here presenting Life Honour Directorships to, from left, Clare Vernon, Cecil Heayn, Lorne Thompson, Harold Honey and Herman Kerry. Also awarded directorships but not present when the picture was taken were Malcolm Bailey, William Chapman, Roy Cornish and Ralph Wilbur. Agriculture Society continued ance speach said that he was looking forward to his term of office. His is hop- ing for the continuing of excellent Blackstock Fairs. for many years to come. The auditors, Neil Bailey and Gordon Paisley were re-appointed and the secre- tary-treasurer, Joyce Kelly, rehired. ] Lawrence introduced our guest speaker for the evening, Mr. John Brad- shaw, noted agricultural and gardening broadcaster. Mr. Bradshaw delivered a most enlightening talk in his informal manner. His topic was "Agricul- ture in- the Whirlpool of Change'. He pointed out that farmers do not get their due for the tremen- dous size of business which is carred out by the agricul- ture industry. He pointed out that 'North America is the only large area in the world that can produce more-food that we need. 90 percent of the world's sur- plus grain comes from North América. There is a great need for educating the general popu- lation about the importance of the farmer, the size of business operation of a modern farm and that today's farmer is definitely not a *'Clod from the sticks" Our priorities need to be Ns DX Immediate Delivery ATTENTION FARMERS! | I WHY PAY MORE? FARM TANKS & PUMPS greatly changed. For example, agricultural scienge is badly needed as research may be the key to future survival. Mr. Bradshaw pointed out that increased food prices really are just a myth in today's world of inflation. In. 1951, 28 percent of a family's income was n for food. Today, only 18 percent is required. ~ Mr. Bradshaw dealt to some extent on the competi- tion in todays world for food. The number of pets and horses for recreation was quite astounding when the statistics were given. Also the number of acres cultivated for non-foods. It is increasingly evident that food cannot be separat- ed from the energy crisis of the world. -John ended with the State- ment, "Either the farmer must be paid enough or we will all starve'. Following his talk, many questions came from the floor covering many gar- dening topics as well as the topic on which he had spoken. } Jim Byers expressed appreciation to Mr. Brad- shaw and presented him and his wife with a hanging floral arrangement. Goffee and a social time concluded an outstanding meeting. Save on: o DIESEL FUEL eo MOTOR OIL eo GASOLINE PREMIUM QUALITY AVAILABLE OUT OF TOWN CALLS CALL COLLECT WHITBY .. 668-3381 PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1977 -- 15 Craft workshop at Town Hall The Potpourri Handicraft Guild of Port Perry will hold their first Craft Workshop at the Town Hall 1873 on Wed., February 16th at 8 p.m. This will be the first in a Planning continued outlines Phase II, go-ahead will still hinge on improved sewage treatment facilities (under design by regional engineers now). "It was a very inform- ative meeting," said Mayor Malcolm, "I learned a lot." He 'said council are now better able to make the necessary decisions. "I think we learned to take certain things into consider- ation that we just never realized before," said the mayor. ; WINTARIO TICKETS available at the Port Perry Star ann * REAL A Martell now available from P. ort Perry Star C. 8 Lid series of evening meetings - devoted to varied crafts, and the public will be invited to attend. The first evening will bggan introduction to some of the crafts that the members are doing, and there will be instruction available in macrame, decoupage, knitting, crocheting, petite point, bargello, and rug hooking. Members will be bringing some of their work that is in progress as well as a finish- ed piece, to show what can be created in that particular Area. contact: P.O, BOX 90 x \ PORT PERRY = as ot" CRESTS of Petroleum and car com- ESTATE Peart Lonest etc. able. panies, farm animals, constr- uction equipment also-avail- Printed in & your choice of type and colors of ink. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT Garden Club It is planned to form a Garden Club ypgder the terms of the Horticultural Societies Act to serve the Township of Scugog and Surrounding If you are interested in being a member or serving on the Board of the Club, please FRANCES W. NEWTON . 986-4302 Before February 15th. craft. The Scugog Historical Museum has asked the Guild to make a quilt for them, and this will be one of the crafts featured very soon. Plans are now in progress for the two-day Fall Festival of Crafts to be held on October 21 and 22 at the Town Hall 1873 and projects are well underway. The guild will be holding all of their meetings at the Town Hall 1873 and this will pre- sent an opportunity for them to be a community service to those interested in crafts.