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Politicians meet with farming Commirnitv to discieuc, M'cl Co"v Champion Country, Tuesday, August 16, 2005- A15 Watch artists at work Halton MPP Ted Chudîcigis recent- ly got a taste of what's needed in the eoming months 10 continue support- ing loeal beef farmners as they work to recover from thse Mad Cow disease enisis. Mr. Chudleigh met with Ontario Conservative Leader John Tory and Waerloo-Wellington MPPTed Arnon Wednesday ai the farm of Ontario Catlemens Association past presi- dent Ron Wooddisse 10, hear about thse finanesal losses beef farmers have endured due 10 tise losure of the S tates' border to Ontarios b e ef importa. "O0 ur - meeting accom- plisbed a lot in Ted Chudlelgh terms of reaffrining tise need for continued support from govemmenîs ai al lev- els,"* said Mr. Arnott. "Our farm leaders need 10 know we're in tis wiîis tbem and we'll con- tinue tc0 support tisem. As MPPs rep- resenting rural areas, we need 10 set aside partisan differences wisen our farm famnilies are struggling through a criais." He went on 10 give Mi. Wooddisse and tise Cattlemen's Association cred- il for keeping the Mad Cow issue at tise forefront and for pusising when necesaary 10 represent farmners' needa and interests. Areit invites the whole tamily to expenience a living, breatisng art show. Visitors arc given tise opportunity to watch artists work in thse 'Crawford Laketrough theEyes of an Afint' exhibit, which began yes- terday and continues until Sunday. The event taItes *4ce from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day and includes an exhibit featuring local artists Marion Detlor, Barbara Jones, Eileen Menzel, Jenny Panda, Christine Proctor, Terry Rammel and Linda Roc. with the artxsts, who are creaîing new pieces inspired by Crawford LaIte in thse studio located in tise renovated Gathering Place. Existing works by tise artists are also on dis- play and for sale. Ail activities are included with tise cost of admission. Crawford LaIte Conservation Area is located attise corner of Steeles Avenue and Guelphs Lne. For more information, cail (905) 854-234 or visit- www.conserva- tionisalton.on.ca. sçUDI OR T Dance Classes - Ages 2 to Aduit <New Program: Trple Threat Music Thec Si ng-Dance-Act Classs for the Whole Fomily (Ages 7-Aduit) ýBallroomn I.Yoga SPrivate & Group Vocal Classes 4 iBOYS 1/2 PRICE IRecMoIoal & CompetitiveI ýýêO*-GISTRATION FEESf FE A959 itre f0 e l E 18Aipîg. Road,.Units. #5-8 Se t.- 8 ..*... . -p ~~1 'I -vlýll - - - ffl l'e op à 40 7eeýý hb.- mm& r