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FIRST PRIZE WINNER: in oasis? THE NEW TANNER 7 Drop in corn prices hits local farmers By FRANCES NIBLOCK The New Tanner While most Acton area farmers are pleased that their field crop yields are as good as they are with the dry grow- ing season, many aren't happy with a recent 20 per cent drop in commodity prices. "All and all it was an av- erage year and the only nega- tive thing is the drop in prices for barley, soya beans and wheat," Ministry of Agricul- tural Food and Rural Affairs, soil and crop adviser Bob Hamilton said in an inter- view on Monday. Last year soya beans sold tor $9 a bushel and this year the going rate is $7.50. Corn" last year sold at $4 a bushel and this year it's $3. oo "We're looking at a sig- nificant drop -- about 20 per cent -- in prices. Generally 1998 quantity and quality is as good as last year but the prices are not as good." While local wheat yields were above average there were widespread quality problems after rain showers in July and August caused the wheat to germinate in the head. "A fair amount of the wheat in the Acton and Rockwood area went as feed weed, versus milling weed. When all is said and done the farmers will get about $150 (a tonne) for the milling weed and they'll only get about $100 for the feed weed," Hamilton said. Soya bean yields were av- erage to below average, de- pending on the amount of rain any field got. The bean quality is good and farmers saved on drying costs because the beans were dryer when harvested earlier this month. _ "The extra dryness did cause some handling prob- lems at harvesting because the shells shattered and cracked beans going through the combine," Hamilton said. Local farmers are finding excellent quality and variable yields as they continue this week to take off the corn and again fare able to save dry- ing costs because moisture levels are down. Some local corn was infested with the European Corn Borer, a cat- erpillar that chews the cob off the stocks. SWEDISH STYLE: Halton Police Constable Suzanne Bedard likes the two Volvo sedans being tested in Halton now that Ford plans to. stop making the Crown it handles but there have been some complaints of a tight fit from larger officers. Victoria police package model. Most officers who have driven the car like the way |] BIA's photo contest for best photo at Leathertown Festival was taken by Doug Fread. DIETRICH MEMORIAL IMPROVEMENTS: Calvin (left) and Richard Nap help their uncle and Wyga construction owner Calvin Wyga install a $1,700 stone gar- Ve den wall at Acton's Laura Dietrich memorial garden in front of the library. The Acton Horticultural society has long-range improvement plans for the Banded and plaque to Acton's founders. - Frances Niblock photo 7 For better grades this fall, | better call Sylvan now. Sylvan Learning Centre® can help your child make the grades. In our positive, stress-free environment, children - Frances Niblock photo Halton cops try out Volvos Have you seen that new police cruiser in Acton? Acton Councillor Rick Bonnette said recently that he's had a number of calls . from people who'd seen the four-door, Volvo sedan on Acton's streets and wondered what was up. Turns out that Ford - tra- ditional cop car maker - is phasing out production of the Crown Victoria with a police package - and so the Halton Police Service has leased two Volvos to try them out. Apparently most officers are very impressed with the Volvo although there are some complaints about-space - PoLice Brar being a little tight for some of the larger officers. When told that the Volvos would be assessed over the next three years before any decision was made, Acton Councillor Clark Somerville said he'd rather have a car made by Ford in Halton County, than one made in Sweden. Advil alert Acton's pharmacies -- the only businesses which sell the popular pain relief medi- cation Advil --are being - actually become excited about learning. You can see it on their faces -- and on their report cards. Sylvan® offers help in reading, writing, math, algebra, study skills, homework support and time management. To learn how Sylvan can benefit your child, call today. Sylvan Learning Centre 2 ~ Helping kids be their best. Established 1987 Education Finance Plan Available From $125 per month warned by Halton police to be on the lookout for two men who stole $1,000 of the over- the-counter product from the Loblaw's pharmacy at Georgetown Marketplace store on Sunday. Police said _ the white males fled in a four-door, grey Chevy Cor- sica after a second attempted theft was interrupted by a store employee. Van vandalized Overnight last Saturday someone used a sharp object Guelph to do $400 damage to the READING * MATH © WRITING © STUDY SKILLS * SCHOOL READINESS passenger side door of a ) UNIVERSITY PREPARATION © ALGEBRA © BEGINNING READING brand new Ford Windstar ss van parked ata Young Street . Bite}: )i(e):4= INFORMATION, PHONE 823-5711 OR 823-5781 27 Woodlawn Rd. W. home. SS