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ERE -- . I STI EB EIEN vor "A Family Tradition for 127 Years" Letters to the editor Museum thanks community for support To the Editor: This past summer has been a very busy one at Scugog Shores Museum. The board would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their support and interest. This summer the Cruisin' Classics Car Club held four shows at the Village. The last show on Aug. 22 was their first annual. This show attractedex- hibitors from all over the prov- ince who appreciated the coun- try setting and touring the museum buildings. The event raised over $1,700 for the Museum Village, and the club also donated 27 spruce trees which have been planted around our new area. Special thanks to Paul Phillips for all of his hard work. Sept. 11 was our chance to show appreciation to all of our dedicated volunteers who spend so much time and energy con- tributing to the museum in var- lous ways. Fall Harvest Days were held Sept. 18 and 19. The beautiful weather helped everyone enjoy the weekend. All of these events were made possible by contributions from several individuals and organi- zations in the community. The board and staff of the museum offer our heartfelt thanks to the following: Lake Scugog Lum- ber, Port Perry CIBC, Brock's Department Store, McDermott- Panabaker Funeral Home, Henshalls, Country Style Do- nuts, Re/Max Scugog Realty. We also acknowledge the con- tributions of: volunteers, dem- onstrators and students, Darryl Linnington and The Step in Time Cloggers, Deanna and Warren Dolstra, Scugog Shores Fibre Artists, Sally Ryba, Wen- dall Trineer, Al Fehrenbach, Mr. White and Jazzmerize, Port Perry IGA, Rent and Save, Coldwell-Banker, Dollar Plus, Brad Puckrin, Whitefeather Farms, Township of Scugog, Durham AgriService, CHOO Country Radio, Reliable Plumb- ing, Port Perry Lion's Club for setting up their tent and the Whitby Psychiatric Hospital for the use of the tent. We also appreciate the help of: The Best of Things, Dow- son's Valu-Mart, Nuts About Chocolate, Willowtree-Farm Market, The Meating Place, Grandma Grunts, Winchester Cottage, Settlement House, Country Heirlooms, Port Perry Country Flea Market and Ha- lenda's Meat Market. Finally a special thanks to the community newspapers for their dedication to the preser- vation of local history. Thank you all sincerely. Board of Directors Scugog Shores Museum Karen Puckrin, Secretary Pesticides in agriculture From Page 6 parison. Total corn acreage compared to 1945 is drastically higher and soybean acreage in 1945 in Ontario was near nil compared to 1993. The figures quoted are not linked to any ge- ographical land base, nor do they tell a reader anything without making available all the facts. In no way do I wish to con- demn organic farmers for their efforts. Agriculture is a consu- mer motivated industry and there are markets for truly or- ganic products. The consumer must be aware however that ex- tra costs are involved and they must be willing to pay a premi- um. Secondly the term "organ- ic" is used loosely in reference to many products and the consu- mer must feel comfortable that the product they are paying a premium for has truly been pro- duced with no chemicals what- soever. At present there exists no guarantee that all products labelled organic are produced chemical free. Another issue in comparing "organic" and "mod- ern" agriculture is the method of controlling weeds so crops can grow. Organic farming relies more on mechanical culti- Thank you to donors To the Editor: On behalf of the Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic and Fidelity Lodge AM. & F.M. No. 428, 1 would like to take this opportu- nity to thank you for your sup- port. The Red Cross had set a goal of 140 units for this area, how- ever, with the outstanding sup- port and co-operation of busi- nesses like yours, we were successful in surpassing that goal and collected a total of 172 units of blood. In Appreciation and Sincerely Yours, William Henshall, Chairperson, Blood Donor Clinic P.S. The Red Cross informed us that we were the only clinic to meet and exceed their goal for that day. Chretien using statement as a ploy? To the Editor: May I draw your attention to Mr. Jean Chretien's statement about his party's dissatisfaction with Canada's Free Trade Agreement with the United States and present a probable scenario. Mr. Chretien has stated that he would seek negotiated amendments to the existing F.T.A. but would not cancel it. First: It takes two to nego- tiate and Mr. Chretien will have to convince Mr. Clinton and his administrators to re-open the agreement to negotiate the changes Mr. Chretien desires. There is no guarantee that Mr. Clinton will consent to Mr. Chretien"s request. Second: To negotiate means to give something in order to get something in return. By Brian Mulroney's analogy Canada is still the mouse sleeping with the United States elephant and the Yanks are notoriously shrewd negotiators. It is there- fore not very probable that Mr. Chretien and Canada will gain anything from a Chretien nego- tiated settlement. It is my opinion that Mr. Chretien is only using this as a ploy to appease the voters who are not satisfied with the Free Trade Agreement. When no ne- gotiations take place or nothing is accomplished Mr. Chretien can say "I only promised to ne- gotiate, I did not promise re- sults." In this way the wily old fox can deceive his candidates and all his liberal followers without being deceitful. For honest government you can rely on Audrey McLaughlin and Lucy Rybka-Becker in Dur- ham Riding. Canada works when Canadians work. Roy Grierson, Port Perry vation and with that more use of fossil fuels for farm tractors. Use of "modern" herbicides has allowed reduced tillage passes and on an increasing acreage a single planting or no-till pass, thus reducing fossil fuel usage. Herbicide application on farm land is not done in an erratic manner. Those who buy and ap- ply the herbicides and pesti- cides require a certificate in or- der to do so. In order to obtain this certificate individuals must take a course and write a test developed and adminis- tered jointly by Ministry of the Environment, Ministry of Agri- culture and AGCARE whichis a coalition of various farm groups. The debate over "modern" vs. "organic" will continue and much more information is avail- able in the form of pros and cons for both sides. My personal view is that both will continue to ex- ist. I would like a well informed consumer to make that choice at the supermarket or produce stand, not be reading a biased letter stating that our food chain and environment are poi- soned solely because of the methods of "modern" agricul- ture. Dennis Yellowlees, Nestleton $355 a year for cable IS excessive To the Editor: All the citizens that receive their television signal through Cable T.V. are again required to pay a large increase in the monthly rates. Cable T.V. rates are more than three times the cost for a phone in your home and we can connect a every jack whereas additional T.V.s in our homes are required to pay an additional amount for each set that is using the cable system. At a time when a determined effort is being made to control costs, a raise in T.V. cable rates approaching 10 per cent exces- sive. Increases in rates surely must be based on improved quality of reception, inflation- ary pressures that would in- crease the cost of installation and service and the need to make extensive changes to the system. Hopefully, all cable subscrib- ers who feel that $335 per year 18 an excessive amount for the service will let Compton Cable know about their concerns. N.R. Caswell, Port Perry hone at ' N a \ i... TOUT SPNANER J "N NI SM 2x 8 sheet 1. 6.69 1172- 10.49 2». 12.79 [J Boomed to [STYROFOAM Y' \ \ SR NT PRESSURE TREATED LUMBER 1x6 32 2x4 40 2x6 59 2x8 79 2x10 1.36 4x4 92 6x6 2.05 VELUX SKYLIGHT Approx. 2' x 4' with flashing $215.99 C.RC. 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