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Pages SECTION A THE HERALD Wednesday An Eighth Line dairy farmer James Held also the president of the Ha I ton Federation of Agriculture He beginning his second term of office for the loo which monitors a number of Important tames In farming today from product marketing to the loss of good agricultural land due to urban development photo Jim heads helpful agency for area farmers By CHRIS Herald Staff Writer II you think farming in Haltoo should take a backseat to urban development don t argue with James lose Mr who raises 160 head of dairy cattle on his Eighth Line arm Just north of Steele Avenue la beginning his second term as dent of the Helton Fede ration of Agriculture In addition to the Federation a role taring trends In business it has voiced concerns over expand ing urban boundaries ami increased nonfarm development In the rural area Mr whole lions publicist Bruce Wood in making urban dwellers nod nonfarm rural residents of bow Important farming to the region SOCIAL ISSUES In the last few years Mr told The the things the Federation has dealt with has included social Issues as j well as farm issues but fiber are skills and knowledge tin the Fede ration a directorship to answer these quest As an informative helpful agency for area farmers the local ration keeps track of such issues as farm prices and marketing farm financing tural programs insurance and farm safety the traditional concerns of a farm operation Lately It has been making people aware of the problems fanners have from trespassers people who steal their firewood or cut their own without permission from a farmer wood- lot the Federation has also addressed Issues of land fragmentation In the rural area and cut backs In provincial funding to district of the ministry of agriculture and which I cutbacks SERVICES LOST We re also concern ed about the loss of farm services In the rural area Mr said We ve lost machinery even getting hard o find a decent country hard ware It takes a lot of time out of to led to staff go up to Ballinafad or Erin to find parts for these machln He Indicated that landuse remains an extremely important Issue for the Federatl on membership in the immediate and long range future Mr Reid can point to examples of land use concerns near his own farm operation About meters to the south lies a strip of farmland between Stecles Avenue and Highway It has been designated as rural Industrial In town of del A few kilometers to the north lies the new urban boundary for Georgetown There s still farmland Inside the boundary but It san area where large acreages are owned by development interests The Federation is con that It may only be a matter of time before the farmland is subdivided into dozens of new Georgetown Preschool playshop There is a limited number of openings in the Acton playshop beginning Jan 17 Don out drop in the office today or phone for more Info Terra Cotta programs If you re a winter enthusiast Terra Cotta has a number of pro grams for children and families Today there is a pre school program for youngsters years and their parents start ing at am The topic of the special nature outing Is Where do go In the winter Sunday there Is on open house starting at 30 a m and a bird feeder workshop which Starts at the Interpre tive Centre at Sunday Jan there is a ski hike for all For more information news By J ROSS and R STEWART Herald Correspondents Next Sunday Jon IS Bishop C Mitchell will conduct the church service at St John Get well wishes are extended to Mrs A Rodgers of the village St John Guild has Its first meeting of the year Wednesday Jan Farm problems familiar says new ag rep Replacing someone who has represented farmers In for about years is a formidable task but its not unnerving Phyllis Mc Master Shes new agriculture represents ive age rep In the official Jargon based at the provincial ministry of agriculture and food district office In Milton We II do our best to keep programs rolling she said In an interview Friday And our department is prepared to work a little harder during the settling process to keep all the services we provide up to date Miss McMasler is taking over from Henry Stanley who has been named the rep for region Among the ministry district offices In the province she Is the first woman rep FAMILIAR PROBLEMS Before coming to Halton Miss McMastcr spent four a half years at the ministry office York region as assistant representative York farmers she said face similar problems with urban and rural con filets Miss added that Halton has wisely started a regional cultural Advisory Committee which because of Its association with the regional government has something to say about landuse LEGION LINES Now that the festive season has been and gone we can now get back to a more normal routine everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and by now have fully recovered Our New Years Eve dance was quite a success and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and saw the New Year in with a bang The New Year Levee was also well attended and was qui a lively affair The Club Room Is at present being redecorated and will not be finished until the end of this week or early next week but the Lounge will be used for all normal activities For those who have not yet picked up IBM Membership Cords should consult ln which Is posted on the Sports Notice Board and if available can be picked up from the Stewards EUCHRE The winners Jan were 1st Ethel Anthony and Kay 2nd Sharon and Danny Kavanagh with the Booby Prize going to Gord and Jean CAR DRAW The winners Dec were 309 Bob Freestone Dick Appleyard Dan Peggie 191 Max Jack Mary Bower Clint Peacock ENTERTAINMENT In the Lounge Jan 14 will be provided by the LIST Georgetown Hospital Fred Weaver Bill Watson and Joyce Toronto General Ed thill Brampton Hospital Lome Crosse Sunny brook Bemle Henderson Hospital Phoebe CoDlns THE SUMMIT The January 1984 edition should bo available by the early part of next week and can be picked up from the Branch FROM LADIES AUXILIARY Liz Happy New Year Comrades I hope you all had a good holiday with your families and are looking forward to the upcoming season at the Ladles Auxiliary I hope one of your New Year resolutions is to attend the monthly meetings regularly We do need your support Ideas and opinions Our next General Meeting is Jan 19 at Looking forward to seeing you there It rccogn that agriculture Is Important and should bo ed she said and It keeps agriculture in the forefront here In Halton The oldest of seven children Miss McMast er was raised on a dairy farm In Glengarry County near the Ontario Quebec bord er She a graduate of IheUnivcsltyofGuelph with a Bachelor or Science in agriculture major In animal science There was no time wasted when Miss Mc Master began her new Job last week already plunged Into the programs set to run for winter season Including a series of workshops on farm management Miss McMastcr wilt also bo helping farmers reapply for financial assistance under a program have to farmers about the province new Red Meat Plan Tor the beef and sheep Industry 1 also be working with young people Miss McMaster said either through the 11 Clubs or young farmers Just starting out There programs to make them aware of such things as new farm advances and the Improvement of farm financial records CHURCH DIRECTORY GET FIT IN Register for our winter session of fitness programs aqua fitness swim and sauna adult fitness minute workout or orepost natal fitness All exercise programs arc weeks In length per person starting Jan 16 Full program descriptions can be round In our fall winter brochure or call 5IB5 260 I AST CHANCE There are still openings left in the power skating programs both In Acton and Georgetown and Parent and Tot learn toskate Memorial Arena Georgetown Register today to attend the first class HOLY CROSS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH An PASTOR f he en pastor This Weekend Attend The Church Of Your Choice MAPLE AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH Ed Mi EVERY GEOflGETOWN ALLIANCE CHURCH Rev Pe Ri BA Mttv CALL 653 an too j LEARN TO DRIVE THIS WINTER EVENING COURSE WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS STARTING JAN 2584 component set and Jewellery worth were stolen In a break In of an Esqucs ing Township home on First Concession Friday sometime between 9 30 a m and 10 pm regional police said he windows had been en by the thief PRIVATE CAR LESSONS TEST HOODED YOUNG 8770751 16M0UNTAJNVEWADS GEORGETOWN OVER 150000 GRA0UATES RECOMMEND Young Drivers of Canada Bring a friend to share In these two specials Expires Feb 1M 135 Guelph St Georgetown HAIR SKIN CARE BoaldeQeorgatownFrull Market R77 ChoosoH fiotnCanidtslaigvit Charge ft ve fa oven fa a TAKE IT EASYTAKE THE TRAIN tickets Information and friendly experienced advice cat BARBER w Ha Con 8772214 January 11th to January 21st LTD 20 OFF Polar Arctic Spun and Many More No or Returns on Sale Items Classes In KNITTING CROCHET SMOCKING begin the week of JANUARY 16th Drop In and Register Soon