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4, Orono Weekly Tinmes, Wednesday, June- 30, 1982 Receive Pines School Letter Over 200 youths workîng on farms Summer is green grass, long lazy sunny days, mos- -quitos, and Junior Agriculturalists on the farm. Weil, it's summer, and, yes,, the- Junior Agriculturalists are on the faim. Urban youth from ail over Ontario are spending their summer holdiays chasing cat- tic, throwing hay bales and enjoying rural life. These ambitieus 16 and 17 Yeur old students are part of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food's Agriculturalist Prograih. This year, there are ever 200 youth sharing the experience of farm life on over 200 farms across Ontario. The above students frein ciscs. week was presented ta the Stephanie Isert, Jack the Pines Senior Public The coveted Schoool Let- abeve; Vickie Kimbail, Kimn Dounetas, Richard Cherr School were presented with ter is presented as te Hester, Cheryl Mangar, leslie and Kristin Snyder. thse Sehool Letter last week at achievements during the two Gibson, Nancy Tamblyn, Congratulations. thse annual graduation exer- years at the school and last FromQueen 's Park -Water conservation From m urtm ay be n e xt oIn Ii s t The 1982 budget introduc- cd several significant changes te the way prepared food is taxed. For exaxnple, effective June l4th, the tax rate of 10 per cent on prepared meals over $6.00 was discontinued and in its place is a 7 per cent rate that applies uniiformlAy te al prepared foeds wisether consumed on or off the yen- dor's premises.' This change in taxation policy bas caused con- siderable concern among religieus, charitable and other benevolent organiza- tions which provide meals retail value is Iess than $6.0, As sucb food was previously net taxable, the issue has been raised that the budget measures will result in. unfair and untenable price increases on prepared foods served by such organizations in the course of their charitable endeavors. It is legitimately argued that these increases "Il work to decrease sales, tbcrcby the price hikes might, often be borne directly by those least able te afford it. The Governinent is well aware of the significant and valuable charitable prograns . undertaken by church groups, service clubs and the like, and every reasonable measure is normally taken to ensure that governiment policies do not jeopard-ize the success of their very impor- tant work. In this spirit, Revenue Minister George Ashe, bas carcfuîly revie-wed tisis situa- tion and now bas semne geod acws for those religions and charitlable organizaitiens that may have been adversely af- fected by the budget changes. Since mny constituency office lias received a number of cails about this issue, a quick sumn- mary of bis aninouncement might be beîpful: A blanket exemption bas been introducted on accom- modation and prepared food served at summer camps operated by religions, charitable and benevolent organizations wbicb previde this service for the disadvan- taged and whicb are net in direct competitien witb com- mercial summer camps. Existing regulations ex- empt charitable and churcb organizations frein collecting retail sales tax where the orgafizations hold ne more than four events a year with a total taxable sales not in ex- cess of $50,000. To compen- sate for the inclusion of prepared meals in the tax- able area, this minimum linit bas now been raised te, Tax will still have te be paid on taxable items otiser than prepared food that an erganization buys for sale at one of the events, The exemption will net ap- ply te prepared food where the organization performs, a catering function at weddings and club dinners, for exam- Pie. The exemption will net ap- ply te an erganization holding regularly scbeduled, weekly or monthly meetings. The exemption will not ap- ply when the organization is selling prepared food> in direct competition with- operators on the saine site, 5ucb as l'ais and exhibitions. In connection witb this matter, of -sales tax, the governinent has agreed te tise opposition party's demand for scbeduled public hearings which will be iseld shortly. .Migbt 1 thank Mary fron Valiant Cleaners in Oshawa for giving a documented let- ter indicating dispîcasure on behalf of the Institute of Dry CÉleaners with tise sales tax on alterations and repairs. I receîved a similar letter witb list of naines frein Bewman- ville, bothof wbich I have forwarded te tise Treasurer. By the way,,geod work was donc by aIl who organized the Heritage Day for the Village of Newcastle, and the 25tb anniversary of the..Durhamn Christian High.Scbool., Woods, Water and Willifé By: Ron Reid - Federation of Ontario Naturalists If you live in Waterloo Region, water conservation has already become a fact ef life. With available supplies of groundwater appreacbing their limits, the Region is fac- ed wtb either water conserva- tion or an expensive programi of reservoirs and pipelines te supply its growing needs. Most of us associate water shortages only with requests te, curtail lawn-watering dur- ing a summer drought or with the dust bowl of the 1930's. But water conservation is likely te take on a différent face in many parts of Canada within thse next decade. Cana- dians in 1980 used 26.3 billion gallons of water each day, and Environmpent Canada estimates this usage will more than double by the turn of the century. Only about 9 per cent of this is ac- tually consumed, that is, net returned te the water system from where it was taken, but much of the rest is used for industrial or agricultural uses wbich can create pollution unlesS proper treatment is carried eut. If Canada faced an extend- ed drought today, thse effects would be significantly dif- ferent from the 1930's ex- perience. More Canadians now are concentrated in ur- ban centres, and more of our industries on large quantities of fresh water. Generation of electricity would suffer in a shortage, as would industries such as pulp andi paper which are major 'wateýr censumers. To cope more readily,, the federal government is looking closely at climate data te give a better warning of impen- ding water shortages. Several massive water diversions have also been proposed, such as diverting the headwaters of the Mackenzie River sôuthwards te slake the thirs- ty prairies, but the en- virenmental effects of these massive prejects woulid be enormous. in the long terin, the adoption of prograins te conserve this most precieus of liquids will have te become part of.tise lifestyle of most communities. *Similai' savings on One-Coat Wites, Primers, Packaged Colours, and Tints. k EMa Although the program is run te provide important agricultural experience for urban youth, it is aIse beneficial for the Host Farmers. The farmers are provided with an opportunity te share their agricultural expertise* along with having an extra pair of hanids available for the busy summer months. So, the next time you think summer, think grass, think sun, think agriculture and thînk about the Junior Agriculturalists. Jennifer Rice Junior Agriculturalist Ce- ordinator. "lHow to paant ext.erir suifaees" booklet ROLPH HARDWARE Phone 8-50 We'ire dlose to your home You Ar e tnvited To Mark The l5Oth Anniversary of St. George's Anglican Congregation and the 125th Anniversary of the Laying of the Cornerstone of St. George's Church, Newcastle, on Saturday, July 3, 1982 from 2-5 p.m. Displays in the Church with tour Tea in the Parish hall On Sunday, July 4th 10:00 a.m. Parade from Bond Head 11:ý00 a.m. Homecoming Service at St. George's Preacher: The Rev. George C. Fenning son of a former Rector The late James C. Fenning 1912-23)