JUNIOR GREE1NTHUMBS Few realize extent o farming report CTION HIE HERALD March 1M1 Page 3 Farm survey boosts awareness pack some help pointers on gardening last week from Jim a representative of Surgeries Mr Merrick coached the Junior jreenlhunib on the proper plan Doners during a session last Tuesday night at Harrison Public School the were Beech Tracy Weeks Miranda Maclean Deborah Tanya I mil Owl Is Clarke Herald Herald Special MM I ninny rtsl in ilni an industrial and residential with of pit lures scenery would recognize lint forming still but it is doubtful il would real tin exlint of hose arm recently rtgioinl on growth states Hilton with help from University of Development of agriculture rats concerns about the future of the regional arming While niton has II firms listed in its business development ics farms Canada figures or stales produced tin ink irs Mil liny with other in the rifioi 11 rt siys Its aim tin tin eulluril iiirinl md move sponsible tillins to tike to ensure rinrtsjs Hilton his III of firms empllyirif people in arts llouhly per ill of these f opt ore to old with just over pir over Nor ire farmers dropouts were once In Invert lube In ei nt of f have training at bachelor of science or post level il i fit llmr I his im Rural planners meet to compare notes At idt s and citizens involved with ruril lopjueiit like the oi e in three jro i iniversilj of t ibk mites on their progress thus fir J at lOnfermee in with an infoun al discussion 0 workshops studv sessions the villi he sponsored Kuril it Project which las sit up ireh ind rogr in Hilton anil e federal of lleionil tpinsion and the of ire and food brie stud including In mcrtnnfof 1 Tint afternoon concurrent workshops Disc us ions speeches and even some entertainment round nut the conference agenda registration fee is tfter 1 or Ma for students it includes the ope reception two lunch a banquet conference m tennis and a copy or the proceedings To register by phone call extension Accommodation is available both on and off campus Little red schoolhouses fcver attend school it ilther of tin little red in or LI irksburg If so tlure reunion committee for you Iluilt in 1IIJ2 and respectively the two ive v ir the Hall Dennis but neither has i gymnasium and the lack of other modern his made closure imminent The reunion committee is a hash lor June just divs hi sehools doors close for the final time Write tin eommiltee it JuniorSehool Null or call sijwj iphical post it a very special in Hit scheme in Only five per cent if ill tan nil land mass as sod in the first three of the sevin soil i hi se thn arc of sustaining field crops Sixty mill ent of s soil fills in Ihrei categories so propir mjiiijtmcnt of 111 it source is our rcsponsibi lily on behalf of the entire louiilry the says Tin report also notes that Ihi number of frost free is iIso important since soil I matter if there is 1 growing season permit a crop to mature Hilton is lucky enough to be within the 110day frost free one as getting ml v to allow produc I on of i wide variety of crops i eluding fruit In orchards The report breaks farmers cu in lo social ind menial Socially Ihiv misunder over the value or firm practices which Unwarranted Bell hike annoys town budget chief It totally unrealistic and unwarranted town Harry Levy told fellow Monday night commenting on Bell Canada recent announce ment that it wants a per cent hike in its rates by September Calling the boost a rendous hike Coun Levy suggested having the a Li on of Municipalities or Ontario AMOI officially protest to the Canadian Radio and Television Com mission which must approve any increases in public information and But at least one councillor feels the raise is justified and praised Bell a service over the years Asking for a recorded vote on sending the letter to the Walter argued that if councillors were going to rail against phone increases they might as well complain publicly over beef and gas prices Coun was the sole objector to the letter According to clerk admin istrator Ken Richardson the AMO has already planned to lobby against the increase he sure what form the protest would take Councillors opted to sec what the organization does on Its own before pressing for While phone rates were raised initially last Hills home owners and businesses were moved into a more costly calling bracket in November once again raising the monthly flat rale Bell that the rates ore needed to offset rising equipment coals research expenses and maintenance hikes Sabres annual Apr 24 The Junior club will hold their annual banquet and M the Acton legion Guest of honor will be Julian Heed Are you NEW TO TOWN or you Just Into J WELCOME SERVICE Would lo call on you GIFTS Information about 8774812 CANADA TRUST 8779500 29 Man Street Georgetown RANCH BUNGALOW WITH ACREAGE A ranch n and workshop shrubs area Detached A yard bush flower garden those vogotablos bedroom was ly roc at designed or that ACRE FARM Near Good good I good roud and to Asking 19 1 ACRE COUNTRY LOT Id ng lot Georgetown and Bram to Invest Ask no REDUCED TO BOO bedroom area In I shod I or rcc room For call PUT YOUR MONEY TO WORK We need n Geoi Spic o homo t I hive in Bed Ivng room d 1 mortgage a riBsf AFFORDABLE ACREAGE good bank bam property north Goorgotown Easy commit For coll Tracer CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT 5 Street Georgetown Ontario ATKINSON We are your local agent for instate and other fine companies For further information on HOMEOWNER FARM COTTAGE AUTO Call Hugh Hunter at W F HUNTER REAL ESTATE INSURANCE Guelph St Georgetown 8774441 NEW LISTINGS CONVENIENCE This clean 3 bedroom with finished roc room and bar is located close to shopping and schools Fudge end stove are Included Excellent park ng lac I ties Call now WE HAVE JUST LISTED A DREAM HOME It could be yours This sparkling bedroom brick bungalow has all the amenities you would poet In this PLUS PLUS Located on a close to shopping and schools lovely property will soil immediately so coil now don bo disappointed Ask 79 ATTRACTIVECOMFORTABLE ECONOMICAL This ACE home can bo by May or Juno If you act fast and call lor your ap pcJntmonl today well maintained bedroom home Is to oil Ashing JOHN WOODS NICK RUTHFERRARO Bungalow with dining room Bungalow to downtown Bungalow with garage or carport Ih large Highway Wb and ready buyers lor the above Pleasaglvauaacall LOTS AND ACREAGE Vacant Land 26 Acres Vacant Land 12vacrea ATTENTION NATURALIST I We have Hated wood prlng rock end primitive beauty Located 3 from town Call now more Information Aiding CUSTOM BUILT your tired ot looking at poor quality 10 techniques wo to you to in pact lovely bedroom homo mincrioe from town Many no Asking QUIET CRESCENT KNOTTY KNOTTY PINE TWO WOODED ACRES On town Is the soiling or bin custom It executive home Boasting A largo bodrooms mas lot to country with walkout to dock Formal and I rooms ore alio Warm unci main floor 1am ly room and low or party roc room loo burning I roplucos Ploaso call and lot us show you all Asking HORSE SENSE HAVE YOU GOT IT II so wo just I sled a aero Featuring alalia Indoor observation room club room bedroom apartment tack loon 7 paddocks and more Call lor Asking inly S 189 Good mortgage SANDY CHAMBERLAIN KENT 457 lead to environmental com plaints about odors noises chemical and dust They see controversy aver schools and municipal services as traditio nal farm communities arc forced to Dog control and fencing also create cent rove rsici Economically they worry because speculators and force land beyond the of dirt Lack of stable prices and adequate return on labour and time investment dlscour many young people from entering Farm arc also moving out of easy as those providing such move into more predominantly agricultural Short term verbal lease agreements make it unecono mical for farmers lo invest in long term soil management practices and result In mining soils Farmers face theft of crops livestock fuel from machinery building and fencing materials and trees and shrubs from wood Iota destruction from dogs running wild motorcycles and cars driven in fields vandalism dumping of garbage which can pollute land poison stock or damage equipment the sotting of fires breaking of fencesand harassing and maiming of stock arc all causes for concern Governmentally their concerns stem from a lack of a strong farm voice in govern ment the effects produces In cost and quality of government services the uncertainty over long term land use planning confusion and Inflation resulting from a multiplicity of land use plans in The farmers are also con about the need for compensation If land invest ment is frozen in agriculture the fact that prime farmland Is not protected as urban uses grow the urban dweller dis trust for the agricultural code of practise and the questions over application of sewage sludge Planning board received the report complimented its authors and promised to keep the concerns expressed as advisement for future the board will have to make effecting agricultural PLUMBING CONTRACTING Residential Plumbing Additions Alterations For Information Call Anytime FOR HOMES THERES NO PLACE LIKE THE PERMANENT MEMBER OF THE TORONTO BRAMPTON REAL ESTATE BOARDS GEORGETOWN BEST DEAL Situated on a large lot overlooking and backing onto this bedroom home comes a sell contained tment FIRST TIME BUYER Hurry before the hit the ceiling Buy your 1st home now This home is In move in condition has a ridge stove and a room COUNTRY CHARMER 99 900 tor this lovely 3 bedroom den home 3 baths family room fireplace a laundry on mam level much more Situated on over 2 acres south Georgetown L Wall 792 11 SHOPPERS WORLD PLAZA BRAMPTON CANADA PERMANENT TRUST CO LTD THE NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES IN ONTARIO New Minimum Wage rates will go into effect March 31st 1981 A further increase will go into effect 1981 Effective Effective General hourly rate 330 3 50 Leamer hourly rate 320 3 Student hourly rate 2 265 Licensed premises hourly rate 2 300 Construction hourly rate 3 55 3 75 Additional information may be obtained from the Employment Standards Branch Ontano Ministry of Labour in the following cities TORONTO HAMILTON KENORA University Avenue 1 West Avenue South Robertson Street P9N1X9 Tel 965 5251 Tel Tel 607 4683128 KINGSTON KITCHENER LONDON Princess Street Oxford Street East K7L1H3 Tel 542 2053 Tel 519 7448101 Tel 519 OTTAWA ST CATHARINES SAULTSTE MARIE Rrverslde Drive King Street 390 Bay Street K1H7X3 L2R3J5 Tel Tel 416 682 7261 Tel 9493331 SUDBURY THUNDER BAY TIMM1NS Larch Street 435 James Street South Third Avenue P3E5P9 Tel 7056754455 Tel 607 4751691 Tel 7052676231 WINDSOR Ouellette Avenue Tel For toll free numbers check the government listings in your local telephone directory Ministry of Labour Ontario Employment Standards Branch