Farmers want process slowed down *from GREENBELT on page 14 "if farmers are going to be legislated as 2l1st-century serfs, nts incumbent upon the govemment t0 ensure that farming in the greenbeit remains viable." Economic uncertainty was one of the main concerns discussed by those at the meeting, like Halton His fariner Bert Andrews. "It just creates a lot of stress in the farming community when you don't know wbere the equity of your operation is heading," he said. The lack of an agricultural viability strat- egy in the greenbelt plan is one of the four "fatal flaws- Mr. Hudak identified, the other three being: the greenbelt's mapping, which he said is based on political science, flot natural science; the lack of an infra- structure plan and the growth freeLe that will be placed on munîcipalities in the pro- tected area, impacting their tax base. He also called the greenbelî initiative a greenbotch' plan. adding that il's a good idea in principle, but poorly implemenîed. The implementaîton process was another contentious issue at the meeting. particular- ly the lack of public consultation. 1 think that every property owner that might be affecîed by this should have been contact- ed,- said Campbellville chicken (armer John Opsîcen. "There's a lot of people out there that don't know what's going on." Many other larmers in attendance also called on the official opposition to make sure those affected are more involved and the whole process is slowed down. -We just want more lime to make sure we have good legislation.' Mr. Opsteen said. Mr. Hudak said the PC party is going 10 put up some resistance on the issue. Mr. Arnott added. -1 think it's very clear the government bas 10 slow down the process.- Melanie Hennî'saes' can e îeached ai inîhenniesses'@ î?iîltonî(aîîadiaîîIi(hiiaîpoî. o M.i Traffic light installed at intersection Due 10 heavy traffie and conceins from area residents. the Region recently inslalled a new traffic signal at Tremaine Road and Main Street/No. 14 Sideroad. The signal will work on a 'split-phasing' systemn întended 10 allow motorisîs to safe- ly complete the turns from Main Street 10 No. 14 Sideroad via Tremaine Road due 10 a jog in the aligoment. No right turus on red signaIs will be per- mitted at any lime from both Main Street and No. 14 Sîderoad. Pres'iously. traffic aI the intersection was controlled by a two-way stop sign. While Ibis intersection is flot considered problein- alic in termns of collisions. the traffie signal should improve safely. For more information, contact Halton Region aI (905) 825-6000. ext. 7623 or visit www.oegipp.ha4,pnon.ca. The Champion Country, Tuesday, January 25, 2005-17 One Price - Best Price O ur Best price "UP FRONT" *Ail inventory window priced *Top Value for Trade-ins *Rebates or 0% Purchase Fînancing or RCL Rates in Effect FORD PURCHASE PLANS AMXJ FORD LINCOLN 65MAIN STREET EAST. MILTON www.gall ieuorOem A Tradition of VaIuo & Trust sirice 1967 r r "'ýM (_ý j i j: ý_j )