Local farmers say they feel demonstration successful * from HALTON on page A16 was the repeated message of ail the speakers. "Canadian farmers are hav- ing the life kiCked out of tbem with cheap imported fonds," said Ontario Federanon of Agriculture (OEA) Vice Presîdent Gen Kameoz. "Canadian farmers are the most productive, most innova- jvc, most tecbnologically advanced and environmentally friendly, yet they get no help from their own goveroment to survive in the industry We're losing farmers every day - sim- ply because they cant survive. Many here today wont make it through this year if îhey dont gel hclp Rural cornmctnhties across the country are crum- blîng - we hase no help." Followîng the demonstra- tion, Campbellville [armer Peter Lambrîck said lie was pleased wth the outcome. 'The solxdarity liere today is mosi encouraging,' said Lambnck. "Seeing this response across the country - and they ail are sending out the same message - thats something we've flot seen hefore. Havsng a govem- ment put in place by a lot of rural candidates, I tbînk the message bas certainly gotten across today" Lambrick said the Quebec farmers' solidariîy was "most impressive" and certainly signîf icant in sîressing the Canadian farmcrs' demands. 'They (Quebec lanners) did it wiih their usual flair." said Lamhrick, 'whicb actually puis on onc heu ol a show Those people knoxx how to demon- straic, and ifs great loi ihe icst ol us in sec iheni nuit îî iii .oid tbrow ibeir support bcbînd us. Lambnck said t was symbol- ic tc) Sas the least - politictans can t ignore a group that hig. "I tbink the day was very successful," added Allison. "In a very short time frame, alînosî 10,000 farmers from across Canada came to Oîtawa and put forth a message to politicians tbey are going to bave to look at change, no doubt about ît. They cant ignore it. Following the demonstra- lion, Lambrick met briefly wiîh Halton MP Gartb Turner to get bis vîew of the demonsîration, as well as ans' indications for the future "i3arib gave me the sense that îhc prime minister bas goî the message, but may need time ici dci oihcr îhîngs hefore îbings cao he put into place for us," said Lamhiitk. "Ifs stîll carly days for the Conscrs'aîives, and tbey need to puî tbings iii order first." Crawford Lake gets down to earth Connecîîng wttb Moîber Nature is aIl ahouî geîîîng losi in the great ouidoors Crawford liîkeisoffering:hc puhbcachanlo And with Eartb Day quickls approacîng, number ol aciivities and games for voung and old alîkc. Mascoî Professor Turkev Vulîure will îour the park as visitors înake crafts, get iheir f,îccs paini- cd or venture into tbe foresî on a walk io the lake The celebration will also include guîded bikcs, natures tea - hnng your own re-usable mug - ensiroomental games and more 0f course, ibe teconsirucied Iroquotan village is always a popular plate to visit. Admission to the cx cnt tosis SÔ per person, and is Iree for kîds lour ycars old and younger. Crawford Lake is lot.uîcd ai ibe corner of Steeles Avenue antI (ecielph I toc, lîve kîlometres sotîîb of Hwv 401 For more inlormaîton, caîl (905) 854-0234, or visit wwxv.tonscrvaiioohalion.on tu. Champion Counlry, Tuesday, April il, 2006 - A17 Look for your ~ L~carpmcnt CounLî~ in today's Canadian Champion I If y.. demi recehe a c.p~, please eau Indrea ai Ihe Nulle, Chamber Sf Cemmerce! I903478.0381 Bonus' Bunnykins ~ Hooded Towel $20." with the purchase of a traditional Bunnykins Bone China Set v . 3 Pc Chlldren's Set Includes Plate 8", Oatmeal/Cereal BowI, Hug a Mug with i Handie. SRP 586.00 Special 55995 Bunnyk n SilP Speclal 2 Pc Baby Set h tenu ... 80.00 55.95 2 Pc niant Set ~u h tenu 6000 41.95 ~ 2 Pc Nu ery Set h Bunue 60.00 41.95 2 P Ch tenng Setne htonu0 6000 41.95 Pute(8 ) . 3500 24.95 Oatmea Ce ea Bo .3300 22.95 Huga Mug 2he de 3900 26.95 BabyPan 4600 31.95 Muney ta 40 QO 27.95 Bunnykins - Tlmeless Nurseryware by Royal Doulton Traditional bone china sets from Royai Doulton are an ideal gift to commemorate a baby's bi~h or christening. ~I~etacouvt'ç~ Fine Tableware * Giftware * Table Linen * Bridai Registry 227 Main St. E., Milton, Ontarjo L9T 1N9