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of & Approximately 200 farmers from all parts of the Region were present at the Catholic Church Hall in Port Perry last Tuesday evening to hear William G. Newman, Minister of Agriculture and 8 Food discuss the many government programs available to the farmer. Mr. Newman was the guest speaker at the Durham Region Federation of Agri- cylture annual banquet ® meeting. During his talk Mr. Newman congratulated the group for their very strong organization and assured them that the government and the federation had a common goal - to make consider marketing from two points of view, first, what the farmer produces and what he is paid; and secondly, what the consumer buys and how much he pays. Often a lot of consumer education is necessary before a shopper can see a situation from the farmer's point of view'. He stated a good example is the publicity about beef prices. "Sure, they are higher than they were a few months ago, but that's only part of the story. Previous years, the price farmers received for the beef was so low often they couldn't cover their costs." . There'd be a lot less recently criticized by Dr. James Watt, the Director of Environmental Protection for Durham Region Health Unit. "There has to be health regulations, and controls over restaurants* and caterers, but there is no intention in the regulations PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, April 4, 1979 -- 7 Newman addresses 200 farmers at "annual Durham Agriculture banquet are giving of their time freely to help raise funds for worthwhile community projects." Also present for the banquet was Durham Regional Chairman Walter Beath and Allan Lawrence, MP for Northumberland- Durham. to stop church and com- munity suppers," Mr. Newman said. "There has to be a common sense approach to the rules and I am prepared to go to the Board of Health and discuss the situation if 1 have to, 1 just wish they would lay-off the people who Epsom news by Jean Jeffery Mr. and Mrs. Ken Cather- wood and boys had Sunday lunch with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. Ashton. Ken and Beth just returned from a lovely holiday in St. Lucia. Grandma Catherwood cared for Brian and Barry during their parents absence. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Veghel on the arrival of a son last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Davies and Kerry and Sarah, "Toronto visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ashton and family. We wish to have better news but must report that Roland Armstrong who is critically ill in Port Perry hospital is holding his own. Better news next week we hope. "Mrs. M. Bailey has retur- ned from a visit to Florida. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Munro on their 35th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Hansen, Miss Linda Hansen and Mr. Wayne Ford recently drove to Niagara- on-the-Lake. The Epsom-Utica Couples Club held a very interesting evening on Friday. They had a square dancing party. All had a most delightful time with many thanks to Mr. Joe SRT Sat ® agriculture a little better for grumbling about the cost of the people of the province - eating if the consumer and although they (govern- realized although net farm ment and OFA) did not income was up 30 percent in always agree, they were 1978, it was down 25 percent both working towards the for both 1976 and 1977. It samp goal. takes more than one good During his 45 mindte year to get the beef industry bd speech, the Minister touched solidly back on its feet," he on numerous items of concluded. = interest to the farmers such In a question and answer as stabilization plans, milk period following Mr. supply managenient, capital Newman's speech, one local grants, soil conversion and farmer asked about the farm equipment repairs. health regulations for ' Speaking on marketing, community groups prepar- Mr. Newman said 'I have to ing meals, which has been : UPER Water Softener Rentals . Only $9.95 per month Treat yourself to Soft, Clean Water. CALL: GARY YOUNG . PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. Phone: 655-4936 + Pattersons of Port 197 QUEEN STREET - 985-8332 announce their In Back-Door | SALE Store Wide Spring Clearance {lll 5HOURS ONLY 1d] SAT., APRIL 7th {&Dopen 10am. Closing 3 p.m. BARGAINS GALORE! 256 50% OFF | Buy Your Easter & Spring Wedding Gifts Now! Sale outside back door off North Street, f|- in sunshine or inside in event of rain. iE TER Sear J ASA Ph ve if Tod ER "X Strobel of Claremont who brought his records and gave some helpful instruction as he also called for the square dances. Bill Newman spoke to 200 farmers and their wives at the Durham Region Federation of Agriculture banquet last week. The Federations president Don Welsh and his wife Norma [left] and Mrs. Molly Newman [right] were among the head table guests. The Management and Staff of LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER is pleased to announce that effective, Saturday, March 31, 1979, we will be MOVED to our new location on the OSHAWA ROAD R (Across from the Oddfellows Hall) Effective with that date, our offices and showroom at 235 Water Street will be closed. Our Official Opening will be held later in the spring and we hope you, our customers, will be able to cope with our new surroundings and the inconvenience during the next few weeks. Yours truly, TED GRIFFEN TU Se - - EER Y a FON rr - ER a