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NORTH LEEDS LANTERN 23 5,5,5, CONTRACTORS Box '73 PORTLAND, ONTARlO K0&\vo ' FREE TRA SIS . . ; MAJOR IEEIIJES NFU Locals and Districts Two of the most important across the country WIN be issues confronting farmers wor mg to ensure that in this federal election are C??didates in a1} federal free trade and the farm ridings address the issues. finance crisis, according Contact: Rayeâ€"Anne Briscoe to Rayeâ€"Anne Briscoe, (613) 432-5728‘ Ontario Co-ordinator, FR E E E 5T\ MAT E National Farmers Union. v The election, slated for \ November 21, provides .L #4 Canada's primary producers with an opportunity to press 25 YEARS Exosmmcr \N for substantial changes, NEw HOMES RENOVAT‘ 0N5 noted Briscoe. While the R00 F \ NG' \NSULA’HON N.F.U. I remains . a JAQK\NG §\D\NG non-partlsan organlzatlon, its members are committed to ensuring that farmers' concerns are fully addressed by candidates of all political parties. "Free trade is the most critical issue facing, not just family farmers, but the nation as a whole," explained Briscoe. RON 272-1Lm CARL 272-22T2 smmmmmmnnwanmaaaaaaba JOYCE' 3 PLACE "There is no doubt that YARNS B CRAP thousands of farm families TS will be adversely affected Electrical Contractor "NANA YARNS " 25% OFF if the Reagan_Mu1roney , ' Resndenual 0 Commercnal 0 NOW liAVE ' deal is implemented. This RR #2, Elsi" phone pact must be defeated." Ontario, KOG 1E0 359-5107 PATDN'S YARNS The NFU Coâ€"ordinator 8 pointed out that orderly marketing programs for ........ ..... .. . ................. .. BERNAT YARNS farm commodities will be _ Chp‘worth $100 B seriously undermined as Don't Buya Dried 0U! 0ND KNITTING FRAMES a direct result of the Free _ CHRISTMASTREE Trade Agreement, leading to lower commodity prices When you can cut a EEâ€"sfl-one at and reduced farm incomes. Hamblen Tree Farm REASONABLE RATES Sedey'b Bay(6l3)387â€"3661 g Q m managesamnannamasnms In addition, stabilization Hwy. 42 Athens 966_1339 and price support programs . . _ eekends In December & By Appomtment “"11 be Phased °ut as Canada Bonfire, Rides; Refreshments and the U.S. work toward BalingAvailable - _ v . endlflg ' SHO Called far?“ ,,,,,,,, “This ad warth $1.00 when buying your tree "nu" _"_-_ sub51d1es. Free trade Will mean we lose much of our ability to develop domestic agricultural policies, " contended Briscoe. "Our farm policies will be set CLOSED FOR REPAIRS, RENOVATION AND RELAXATION in Washington even more Monday November 7th through Sunday November 20th INCLUSIVE than they are presently." REOPENING Monday November let A related issue of concern to Canada's rural community is the farm finance crisis, noted Briscoe. . Several factors, including high ’ " \.4‘2LLFSJ.&Y interest rates, low commodity QELTTTI‘ITI. r prices and rising costs have . ' _I contributed to an "" unprecedented exodus of family farmers which has left thousands of rural communities in turmoil. Government policies to date, she added, have failed to LAKESIDE COUNTRY INN adequately address this “#5” " ' ' problem. "It's up to farmers and to tell politicians what “ Peter Bresee Iâ€"Iouse policies are needed to restore stability and security to the farming sector," she * BED & BREAKFAST ROOMS CONFERENCE ROOM stated. "The Free Trade Agreement must be stopped * COUNTRY INN MEALS Dai 1y Spt'LlnliS SPA in its tracks. Orderly * LICENCED BY LLBO marketing of farm products to ensure farmers receive their cost of production * ACCESSIBLE To DISABLEDéfi must be strengthened, and our domestic markets have * COME IN AND "HAVE A LOOK" YOU ARE WELCOME to be secured." 032:“...eaifii‘iiude?.du§?§; B 1 G R I D E A U H 0 s P I T A L 1 T Y improvements to stabilization, crop insurance, farm credit and disaster assistance programs need to be. taken immediately to stem the farm crisis. 272-3132 RESERVATIONS She also called for "massive soil restoration and water conservation programs" to protect precious agricultural resources. COIN LAUNDRY open to public 8a.m.-10p.m.daily ELEANORE & PAT DICKEY â€"v "YOUR HOSTS”