The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

) > t Long Time Volunteers Honored by Big Brothers Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, April 20, 1988 9 Big Brothers Volunteers Receive Five Year Pins At the Big Brothers annual meeting, Nancy Scott, Executive Director for Big Brothers, honored three gentlemen who have donated many years of service to the volunteer organization. They were recognized at the meeting on April 7. Nancy is pictured with, from left: Lionel Parker, chairman of the Bowl for Millions Millions Campaign; A1 Witherspoon, chairman of the Big Brothers Board of Directors; Directors; and Jack Munday, treasurer for the Bowl for Millions. All three men have dedicated many years to the worthwhile organization and all were instrumental in founding the group. Minister Confident About Future for Local Farmers 92 Years Young Mrs. Gertrude Adams celebrated her 92nd birthday birthday on March 8th at Strathaven Nursing Home. Her family and a few relatives gathered to have cake and coffee in the evening with her and to wish her all the best. Mrs. Adams would like to thank everyone who has come to visit, sent cards, gifts, etc. while she has been in Strathaven. God Bless you all. At the Big Brothers Association of Newcastle an- Hollister, Frank Hooper, Nancy Scott (Executive Di- nual meeting there were many thank yous to be rector for Big Brothers), Bob McDonald and Terry made. The men pictured above received their five Edwards. Also receiving pins but absent from the year pins from the organization in recognition of meeting were Guy Henning, Duncan Tillson and their hard work and dedication. From left: Herb Paul Bellefontaine. Agriculture is alive and well in Durham and it has a long term-future here. These words from Agriculture Agriculture Minister Jack Riddell helped to dispel some of the concerns felt by Durham farmers over their declining industry. Mr. Riddell was the guest speaker at the Durham Federation of Agriculture's Annual Banquet held April 8, in Blackstock. The minister acknowledged acknowledged the unique problems in Durham's farming community community and the overall changes and challenges fac ing the industry today. However However he maintained that by preparing for the future, farmers can curb the growing growing influence of a burgeoning burgeoning industrial society. In 1888 roughly two thirds of Ontario's population population was engaged in farming. farming. Today that number has dwindled to less than three per cent. Durham is facing the particular particular problem of an encroaching encroaching urban population. In Durham the number of farms decreased by 277 between between 1981 and 1986. Clarke Township Museum and Archives Hwy. 35/115 at Kirby PRESENTS THE ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE RECEPTION Saturday, April 23,1988 2 -- 5 p.m. " Special Guest Speaker MR. DAVID NEWLANDS Executive Director, Ontario Museum Association Entertainment and Refreshments Provided -- We're waiting to welcome you -- DURHAM THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM PUBLIC NOTICE Take notice that the Regional Municipality of Durham is considering considering a proposed by-law to name portions of various Regional Regional Roads within the former Township of East Whitby, now in the City of Oshawa. In order to assist In the evaluation of the proposed by-law, the public Is Invited to provide Input by way of submissions to the Region's Planning Department. Information related to the proposed by-law Is available In the offices of the Planning Department, 105 Consumers Drive, Whitby, Ontario L1 N 6A3 or by calling Mr. Tom Cadman, Planning Planning Department, (416) 668-7731. Submissions concerning the proposed by-law must be forwarded forwarded to the Commissioner of Planning, at the above-noted address, and must be received no later than Friday, May 20, 1988. Please Include your address and telephone number In any submissions made. Marie Hubbard Chairman, Planning Committee Dr. M. Michael, M.C.I.P. Commissioner ol Planning "More non-farming urbanites urbanites are living in rural areas and this has put pressure on farmers to curb normal ' farming practices. And as urban centres spread, more and more farm land is being sold to speculators and developers," developers," commented the minister. Mr. Riddell believes much of Ontario's agricultural hope lies in the farmers of tomorrow. tomorrow. But the discouraging discouraging fact remains that less than two per cent of Ontario farmers are under the age of 25. "To combat this attrition, the ministry has introduced the farm-start program to provide new farmers with financial financial assistance," he explained. explained. To aid today's farmers, ■ the Ministry of Agriculture has implemented the Land Stewardship Program. This three year project will help farmers use alternate crop practices, upgrade equipment equipment and increase soil management management skills to improve farming operations. This will counter the increasing problems problems associated with soil degradation. The free trade agreement with the United States is another another blow to the Ontario farmer according to Mr. Riddell. Riddell. The agriculture industry industry stands to lose $95 million each year from the trade deal. "It is the blatant sacrificing sacrificing of certain sectors of the agriculture and food industry industry that concerns me. We should continue to work with the Americans to improve improve our trading relationship...but relationship...but it is simply bad business to become overly- dependent on one client. Our horizon is the world," observed observed the minister. Council Maintains Laidlaw Stance Newcastle councillors have once again confirmed their opposition to any expansion expansion of the Laidlaw landfill landfill site near Newtonville. In a motion brought forward forward by Councillor Ann Cowman, town councillors unanimously opposed any such plans at a meeting on Monday, April 11. The motion was in re- E onse to a presentation by ivid Scott, of the Committee Committee of Clarke Constituents, at the council meeting on March 28. Mr. Scott asked Newcastle Newcastle councillors to give their ; to the citizen group's fight to stop any plans for future future development of the 20 acre site. At Monday's meeting, meeting, Councillor Ann Cowman Cowman pointed out that no such support had been given. I cl ,i Ioiiihh Police Ollicei lie youi voice in imill No ( 1 ( i vim///,if/i 'it to iv ( \ )••/ Hoi >io-,onl, Un m E436-7194W 249 KING ST. E i Ai ii hum till 1 ( NlhlW.I SPRING CLEAN-UP SALE Lots of bargains on one only and demo models. SCIENCE FOR THE SENSES CT-1342 14" Color Television only 95 $269. 5-Yr. Warranty * TE6746 28" Stereo T.V.... * DW220 Double Tape Deck Sale $1,299.95 249.95 * VM 3000 Camcorder 1,699.95 * TRK-3D8 Portable Stereo. 249.95 * VT-2200 Stereo VCR 699.95 Some are one only ...so hurry! Valued at $1,869.95 299.95 2,295.95 329.95 999.00 Panasonic just slightly ahead of our time "The Driving Force" CQ-E300A • 7.5W+7.5W Maximum Power Output • 4-way Balance Control • Hypertuner • Adaptive FM Front End (AFE) • FM Optimizer (FMO) • Multi-Function LCD • 10 Station Presets • Seek • Compact Chassis • Automatic Antenna Relay Control Lead Super Car Stereo Only $199.95 Rewind and fast forward Sale Valued at * PC26P0126" Color Console $ 599.95 $ 699.95 * PC20P0120" Color Portable 399.95 469.95 * PV47004-Head Deluxe VCR 549.95 649.95 * PV110C Size Camcorder 1799.95 1999.95 * NN7506 Full Size Microwave 399.95 729.95 * SLP110 CD Player 229.95 330.00 * CT77118"ColorT.V. 499.95 699.95 * KX-T2204 Deluxe Telephone 69.95 89.95 ALL OUR COLOR T.V.'S HAVE A 5-YR. WARRANTY Bowmanville Audio-Vision 20 King Street West Telephone 623-2312 "Bowmanville's Complete Electronics Store" WE SERVICE MOST MAKES