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14 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, October 27, 1992 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Farmers' concerns expressed at meetings By Julia Dempsey Port Perry Star Farmers across the region are being given a chance to express concerns about their industry during a series of informal meetings. The meetings are being held by the Durham Region Farm Family Enhancement Program -- a six-month program being sponsored by the Durham West On Farm Child Care Program and funded by the Ontario Min- istry of Agriculture and Food. "The meetings are being held throughout the region to get a feel for what farm families are looking for in terms of support," said program co-ordinator Sally Barnie. She says farmers experience pressure from all directions. While most people must con- poet ii f one heh _ Ho bby Wie ho oe { 4 | be oble fo Me. By we pW 'i (EE (Unset led. - were, x A] iy | LA be TIS Lees Jorrisome Arash tend with some sort of pressure or stress, farmers have added uncertainties like weather and commodity prices that directly influence their livelihoods. The aim of the program is to help farm families become bet- ter equipped to address the changes, challenges and pres- sures of farming by providing support services and special ac- tivities. Concerns expressed at the meetings will determine what services and activities may be implemented. he Greenbank Women's In- stitute hosted one of the infor- mal meetings at the Greenbank Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A video entitled "The Farm, The Family" was shown. It dealt with the stresses felt by farming families and what can be done to alleviate the problem. After the video, small groups ( { {4 £ A. omy J ge (Frou Ot ~ were lormed to discuss con- cerns. The main concerns expressed were safety on the faim, weath- er conditions, ever-changing government policies and regula- tions, and finances. Other concerns included hav- ing too much to do in too little time, the pressures of operating a farm with relatives, useof haz- ardous chemicals, and the in- fringement of development on farmlands. Anyone interested in adding their input is urged to attend one of the four remaining infor- mation meetings. The Bethesda-Reach W. 1. will host the next meeting at the Uxbridge Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The meeting shifts to the Wel- come United Church on Wednesday, Oct. 28, hosted by y Farmers must contend with many uncertain and uncontrollable factors within their pro- fession. A Farm Family Enhancement Program, sponsored by the Durham West On Farm Child Care Program and funded by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, has been established to help farmers cope with these concerns. Information meetings regarding the six-month program are happening around the region. Pictured at a recent meeting in Greenbank are (from left) Ruth Powell, director of the Durham West On Farm Child Care Program; Sally Barrie, co-ordinator of the Durham Region Farm Family Enhancement Pro- gram; and Bernice Andrews, director of the Durham West On Farm Child Care Program. Dentures so natural... you'll never know the difference! New soft-touch materials for sensitive gums. WALTER WIMMER, Denture Therapist eo ED Lr t] Pickering Town Centre ~ Pree (Conscltation ~ 420-5020 Toll Free Number 1-800-661-5020 the Welcome UCW. Wednesday, Nov. 4. On Monday, Nov. 2, the Soli- na W. 1. hosts the meeting at the Solina Community Centre. alf hours. Lug a mug for coffee. The final information meet- For further information call" ing will be hosted by the Black- the Ag Employment Services stock ONO Club at the Black- Office at 985-3831 or 1-800-263- stock United Church on 3825. DID YOU KNOW? 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SOU @s SCUGOG CHORAL SOCIETY presents CHOI , oo Emmerich Kalman's The Gipsy Princes AN OPERETTA a! November 19, 20,21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 at TOWN HALL 1873, Port Perry All performances §+()() p.m. except 22nd & 29th at 2:00 p.m. Musical Director Artistic Director TOM MILLAR VIRGINIA REH RESERVED SEATING TICKETS 3] 2% Now available at: IRWIN SMITH MUSIC 305 Queen Street VISA Port Perry ACCEPTED The services of Virginia Reh were made possible through Theatre Ontario's Community Theatre Training Program -- Funded by the Ontario Arts Council and the Ministry of Culture & Communication All meetings start at 7:30