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weekender september 5tiiw low flights spark call for probe by transport canada mmmmm by deanna simpson a markham pilots low passes over rural fields during seeding manoeuvres has sparked an in vestigation by transport canada the federal department was called in last week following com plaints from area residents about pilot roger hitchmans low alti tudes in markhams rural area according to investigator bill nash evidence is being gathered to start an investiga tion the pilot working for john doners ltd of gormley has been planting a crop of soft white winter wheat some of which will be sold on local store shelves but mr doner maintains that nothing unusual is going on what we are doing is perfectly legal the only part that is diffi cult is getting to the field he said this week because the fields are only half a mile to a mile away we dont have the room to climb to a high altitude but he said local residents dont realize the pilot is helping pro duce crops which feed them roger hitchman is not flying for pleasure hes not up there to harass them hes doing his job said mrdoner this man is not some kid who doesnt know what hes doing he added he has over 5000 flying hours of experience and he knows what hes doing because he has to flying safely is his main aim the process being used re quires a flyer to seed standing soybean fields with wheat the pilot can cover 30 to 50 acres per hour in this way the 1000 plus acres were seeding here can be covered in a week to 10 days explained mr doner in a few weeks the leaves will fall covering the seed to form a mulcbmr doner said the process is a form of conservation farming the idea is popular because nut rients are taken from the leaves rather than the soil saving the soil from being stripped of minerals also according to the local businessman producing the crop is not as expensive as traditional methods because tilling is not re quired the lower cost helps farmers who have suffered due to the sell ing price of wheat which hasnt changed in the last few years added mr doner the yield from this method of farming is also beneficial in the past crops have produced about 100 bushels per acre which is considered exceptional mr hitchman continued seed ing thisweek is your child starting high school this fall we can develop the selfconfidence organizational skills and motivation needed to make the transition for more information call 2948757 today centre for learning skills suite 203 southeast corner highway 7 and mccowan seaway pools spas saunas jf 25 heritage road markham ontario 2948030 jacuzzi whirlpool specials vectra ii or caresah complete self contained portable ready to go csa approved built in lounger 289 includes thermal cover chemical start up kit prices apply to instock only other jacuzzi spas from 2195 store hours mon fri 900 700 saturday 900 500 2 sipiioatry lcncdprcpjneurgstmonlrybbo mips ej your swimming pool and spa specialists w 25 heritage rd markham djr- yhbne 2948030 f t tf elegant fashions fromlewkf freev shop at home service open sunday noon500 select ftom hundreds of aluminum and fabric colours and texture choices vanes are available in both 2 and 3ft widths which will accommodate any window custom verticals to of suggested ust price levolor custom 1 blinds with free matching valances over 200 popular colours to off sugsested list price levolor custom vz micro blinds with free matching valances off suggested list price levoute pleated shades wide assortment of colours transparent or opaque solarized shades available for ener conservation 5p off suggested list price pvc venetian stock 18x45 1195 20 x 45 1295 22 x 45 1395 27x45 1695 31x45 1995 36 x 45 2295 40x45 2495 cctous wry grey wnk rose sky toyat eugurejy not colon avail able in el tbeti all drapery fabrics by pride of paris kobe joanne caltex off stock verticals pvc 66x84 78x84 90x84 fabrics incl valance 5995 66 x 84 19995 6995 78 x 84 14994 7995 90 x 84 16995 fc w custom wmw mm shades colours white ivory blue brown worry free warranty uvoux- window coverings all custom made all shades installations guaranteed hours montues wed 106 thursfri109 sal1h sun noon 5 pm 144 main st n in the markham vhage lanes mm limited tme offer sates