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The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, April 16,1994 13 Canadian Sap Tapped The federal government confirmed confirmed March 28 Canadian maple syrup exports rose sharply in 1993. Canada sold a record volume of 15.5 Mkg. of syrup valued at more than $50 million in nearly 20 countries all over the world. These figures, taken from an analysis analysis by the Market Evaluation Bureau of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada, represent an increase of 2.7 Mkg. or 20.8 per cent from 1992. On a value value basis, exports climbed by 23.3 pèr cent or $9.5 million. "Federal support programs aimed at helping an industry troubled with chronic surpluses, such as the Maple Products Development Program, have been instrumental in providing this spectacular turnaround in the maple maple market situation," Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Ralph Goo- dale said. In addition to market development development efforts, the Minister also noted noted major funding provided by the federal government to maintain the excessive inventories of syrup helped to stabilize the market and prevented prices from plummeting. The efforts put into promotional campaigns in 1993, primarily in the United States and Canada, as well as Japan, the United Kingdom and Australia, Australia, helped to turn the situation around. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Canada took part in several initiatives to increase the use of pure maple syrup and give added value to products, through the development of new products and original recipes mainly for the food services industry. Following the promotional campaign campaign and individual companies' CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C3A6 1994 1994 INTERIM TAX NOTICE The SECOND INSTALMENT of the 1994 INTERIM TAX NOTICE Is due for REALTY AND BUSINESS TAX. Second Instalment PAYABLE APRIL 22,1994 Please Pay Promptly to Avoid Penalty If you have not received your Interim Tax Notice, please telephone the Municipal Tax Office at (905) 623-3379. 1994 Taxes are PAYABLE at the locations detailed on the front of the Tax Notice. Failure to receive a Tax Notice does not eliminate the responsibility for the payment of taxes and penalty. R.L. Swan Tax Collector J3k MUNICIPALITY OF orington CS-Ind. 3090 ONTARIO © LIBERTY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Corner of Martin Road and Highway #2, Bowmanville Rev. Richard T. Hilsden, Senior Pastor Sunday, April 17,1994 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship and The Word Pastor Steve Sparling 6:30 p.m. Sunday Night Family Series Home Improvement (Part 2) "I WAS MADE FROM A RIB, YOU SAY?" A Powerful, practical Message on the home presented by PASTOR RICK HILSDEN •si» •!» <T> «h «X* •X» «J» rj* rj* rj* >7* *7» Coming Up ... Sunday, April 23 John and Lori Dortono © Saturday, April 30-7:00 p.m. Jesus and Me Ministries present "THE SCHOOL CUSTODIAN" êv marketing efforts, the increase in Canadian Canadian exports have disposed of a significant part of accumulated inventories. inventories. Despite popular belief, barely one-fifth of Canada's annual "production "production is consumed domestically. Quebec Quebec alone produces 90 per cent of Canada's maple syrup. The United States is by far the leading buyer of Canadian syrup, accounting accounting for more than 86 per cent of Canadian total sales. Exports to the United States in 1993 reached some 13.3 Mkg. up from 11.4 Mkg. in T St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Temperance and Church St. • Bowmanville 623-3432 SUNDAY, APRIL 17TH, 1994 Worship Service 11:OOa.m. Sunday School and Nursery Minister: Rev. Harvey Osborne, B.A., M.Div. 623-0009© FOR MORF INFORMAI ION CALL 623-510» CARE FOR YOUR C0MP0SÏER It's important to maintain your composter property for it to be a success. S Add organic kitchen wastes and yard wastes in layers Cover kitchen wastes with yard wastes to deter unwanted unwanted insects and pests • Cut all materials into small pieces The smaller the pieces, the faster they will break down S Turn your compost pile regularly This adds oxygen, which speeds up the process and helps prevent odours S Keep the pile moist Use a garden hose or a watering can • Harvest the finished compost Use it on your lawn or garden Small quantities of grass clippings can be added to your compost pile - but we encourage you to grasscycle instead! For more information on Composting or Grasscycling please contact the Durham Region Works Department at (905) 668-7721 or call the Compost Hotline at 1-800-667-5671 PURCHASE A COMPOSTER FOR JUST $ 15 DURHAM REGION *iDUc r , Ontario Funded In por.t by the Ministry of Environment and Energy -DURHAM: