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10 The Acton Free Press Wednesday February 16 Growth in rural homes is farmers biggest threat Legion news City folks moving to the country and buying scattered parcels of land throughout the agricultural areas represent the greatest of all threats to the future of farming in Hal ton according to the planning staff at Regional Council In the opinion or Regional Planning Staff the greatest threat to the agricultural industry is not the expansion of our major urban centres but is rather the insidious intrusion of scattered farm residential development into our agricultural areas says planner Bob White In his report planner White claims This has resulted in the fragmentation existing viable farm units wastage of farmland erosion of the farm commumt escalation in the price farmland pollution of farm lands harassment of agricultural activities and conflict between farmers and urban rural residents The report considered In Ihe regional planning com Tuesday prepared to identic and the problems and issues within the community Mr White tlalms both regional and local pahties must recognise as an and not as in interim use of lind as has been in official plans He residential encroachment on lands should tie viewed in same context is rtsidenlinl on valuable lands While Mr White ws Hint programs and policies at the level of government has a the greatest problem or levels of government in the farm mm Too much government mumtv points out Is The agricultural industry one of several Is catered to and ad Among problems Is the ministered by virtually every poor coordination of of government Each Real Estate MARKET PLACE PARK AREA This classic storey red brick older homo is immaculate throughout and offers bedroom bathroom washroom formal largo modern at ling hardwood Hoes sot on a largo lot on a peaceful tree lined street th tho ice yard overlooking park Ask CUSTOM BUILT pcturosqi double with walkout replaces id loom laige w recreation area Asking JLIST MOVE IN 1 in Inn than now 2 year old Tudor stylo bungalow 3 on suite bath washroom family room w ih quality broad loom spacious d ng paved double and its pro loss My decorated and landscaped Priced at COUNTRY SETTING n Rockwood This built brick bungalow 13 sot on a scon aero wooded lot and features 3 bedrooms largo I nrj room with fireplace dining room 3pc on aula and master bo I rooms and walk out basement with Franklin Asking only TOWNHOUSE This 3 bedroom storey homo a brood loomed throughout has bathrooms walkout to patio two major appliances and II completely in your choice of colors Asking only CHOICE OF TWO neon aero parcels with new well on each all approved and roody for spring building Asking each G Johnson REALTOR Mill Street East Acton 8532086 THE WOLF looks on as the newlyinvested team of Mike Walton and son Anthony Walton congratulate each other They were both taken into the Acton club pack on Monday large number of ministries part boards and agencies administering various policies and programs which in some instances are counterpro ductive to the agricultural industry The unco ordinated fragmented and times contradictory policies and programs of these various levels of government make resolution of specific agricultural problem very difficult his says recommends having one package of polli ies and programs geared to of agriculture in Million Mi White notes that from a point of view the major problem is the poor return and within the business bargains Many farmers argue that industry present problems lie in the relatively low prices paid for products Ontario consumers they argue receive one of the best bargains in the world In terms of agricultural products Mr White points out that huge tracts of agricultural land have gone out or produc Hon in the last 25 years His report ittnbutes this 111 part In situation The report recognizes that some of the I Ih it has gone out of production was marginal farmland to begin with On the other hand huge of land best farm land in region have been paved over and lost to urban ixpansion Speculation and uncertainty concerning the future of farming has caused ibindonment of much of the CENTURY VILLAGE HOME Call in Whitu 10 v 1 I ir Orgnal woodwork and knolly lino I th lived ere Thu w WHAT ABOUT TOWNHOUSES you consider rig buy a town DID YOU KNOW tod you can buy an nc w RESALE unit lor LESS than the il to pur that 1 HO PLEASE before ik fur Lei mo you In on hi BEAUTIFUL ROCKWOOD Br bungalow on I irgn garauu There are nee In by river in scene flockwood 1 to when village to tie suit your own tastes BEDROOMS FOR tun Tins dtluno bedroom town I iiit 1 baths can bo yours today throughout love and d Would you i irgi 111 ir some detached Aki Call Sanderson DELUXE TOWNHOUSE RENTAL 4 baths Id go d no in en hall pool Spin block s just foulu window be Icon lot and is planned for comfort Willi Over ft of living plus a double garage and driveway A very in area for only Cull Juno Worrwr for End March INCOME HOME IMAGINE Two self contained apartments 11 Ian siding clean mi nor on an lot close 10 shopping schools Th s is me if you buy lit a Coll Mary STOREY Wr have homo of your expectations A luxurious with a don on ma flour now available It situated on largu lot with on inground pool Excellent financing is also available Asking For all your real needs you can be JUNE WARNER REAL ESTATE LIMITED Steeles Avenue Milton June Warner Manager 2918 Phyllis Penney 878 3376 Terry Sanderson Duncan Archibald 878 1728 Dan White 878 1045 Mary Villa 0381 John 878 Old fashioned skating party was a huge success with the weather and the moon con trlbuting as was hoped Comrade Patricks com did a fine job of tying in all the loose ends In such a venture The cooking crew of comrades Doug Mason Cal BUI Taylor and Ivan did a stellar Job and the chili was delicious On behalf of chairman Vic 1 thank everyone who con in any way to skating tarty success Also I would ike to thank the Free Press in sending a photo grapher and the pictures that appeared in the paper Tournament Saturday Feb Zone of the Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary had a very successful Euchre and Crib- Tournament held at our own Branch There were euchre teams and 17 teams entered from our Zone Only two branches did not attend and Oak Acton Branches team captured first place In the euchre while Port Credit regions farmland the report says farmers are caught in the spiralling increases in the cost of farmland On one hand the farmer is ensured a good price when and if he bells but at the same lime it becomes very difficult for young farmers to acquire land or for existing farmers to expand their operation Regional planning staff discussions with farmers have indicated considerable concern over the problems associated with good tile drainage of farmland I- armors have also been complaining about very poor weed control in the region due to increases in farm residential develop ment and speculation on farmland White report indicates Branch look first place In crlbbage The ladles all had a fine afternoon and my con a tula ions are extended from Branch lo our own ladles who comprised the Aclon team namely Greta Morrow Alva Dar lene McDonald and Carol Good work ladles The annual Minor Sports Hockey tournament starts this weekend Feb IB through This is a busy time for our membership and many are needed to help In the various jobs that must be done to make It successful If you can help In anyway please see Comrade Bob Tinge The following comrades are on the Branch sick list at home Vic Elliott Paddy Dick and Bill Ingles Many from our branch are enjoying winter holidays in Florida and or the Bahamas etc Our very own Padre Rev Andy and our president Irwin got away last Saturday morning for Fun in the Sun We hope they have a nice time League scores The Darts league scores for this week are as fallows Nicks Helpers The D P What Stars Ridley Rogues The Greatest Pete Little vils What A Team Demons 53 The Diamonds 66 Bristol Boys Dirty Doz I understand from good authority that the Dirty is up for grabs Don know whether this is rumor or fact scores this week are Club 96 A 93 Fireman B 101 Station Legion A 105 Hills Work Command Records TPS AM Construction 120 Seven Elevens Hope lo see many of you at the arena this weekend Comrades as we of Acton Branch play host to many young kids and adults across our province To err is human An error in last weeks Free The res Press saw Anthony Jank inconvenience or em graduating from grade at the confusion in Acton High Actually it was names might have caused the Rouse Rouse family OPEN HOUSE MISSISSAUGA ROAD NORTH OF NO 7 HIGHWAY SATURDAY 1 OOP Custom bull 11 acre and choose your I nishoa A truly well constructed homo tdscap garage do loped into a paved ACTON Malum BRAMPTON down throughout garage 1 do split Tudor broad loom reduced to BRAMALEA Serving Halton Hills Georgetown Brampton Peel Caledon Town Country Homes- Farms Commercial and Investment Properties Providing FULL COAST TO COAST SERVICE 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