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Wednesday, April 13, 2005 Mona Lisa Hooper and Martin Edmondson of Orono were united in marriage in a civil ceremony oerformed by municipal clerk, Patti Barrie at Bowmanville town hall last Thursday afternoon. They were the second couple to be married by the clerk since the municipality began offering civil marriages marriages last month. Revolt Continued from page 2 would simply get their supplies supplies from out of province and further harm farmers. A resolution was quickly drawn up by several farmers and approved by the group. It stated that all farmers and related fann business would withhold payment of their municipal taxes beginning in January 2006 until such time as the provincial government met all the farm/rural demands. demands. This resolution was given to OFA vice president Geri Kamenz, to be presented at the OFA Board meeting in Toronto the following day. The resolution was approved and passed. The purpose of the tax withholding plan is to short change the municipalities of their operating funds therefore causing them to put pressure on government to meet the rural demands. The impact of this plan is bound to be severe. It is expected that the municipalities municipalities will measure this impact and quickly lobby the province informing them that they cannot function under these conditions and that immediate action is required in meeting the farm/rural demands. A small group of farmers met with the O.F.A. President, executives and members Thursday March 31, in Kemptville, Ontario to present a proposal and strategy for the implementation of the tax revolt. We must be vigilant and involved in the process to make sure there is not a botch up or destruction of the rural/agricultural community and way of life such as happened happened to our fisheries industry. industry. Dan Harkin, Winchester, ON 613-774-3418 Alain Leduc, Moose Creek, ON 613-538-2547 Jean-Marie Menard, Embrun, ON 613-443-2646 Love-in Continued from page 2 from the LLA's Rural Revolution). This revolt was asking farmers to stop paying their property taxes to the municipality, and put the money in a trust. 1 can sec where this action would give Dalton and Paul a lot of sleepless sleepless nights, The second ballot was for a united voice for farmers, Both voles were in favour, by an overwhelming majority. John O'Toole came to the microphone to inform us that whatever our demands might be, they should be announced before the budget is set. The Chair asked him to wait because there was a procedural procedural thing happening, and he couldn't speak just yet. This was embarrassing. The Chair, (from Kent County), said he hoped that this vote would not be considered considered an endorsement from the whole province - that the show should have more than one performance. No commitment commitment was made. . It was suggested that people people from other parts of the province and other farm groups be included in future meetings--no comment. It was asked, what the united voice would do if government rejected their demands-- what was the plan? There isn't one. The Vitamin.Shop www.canadianvitaminshop.com or Mail Order toll-free 1-888-386-1211 on Brand Name VITAMINS Item *1213 Natural Factors FLEXABLE GLUCOSAMINE SULFATE- Sodium Free 500 mg - Jumbo 500 Tablets $20.98 II Natural Factors MELATONIN Promotes Restful Sleep 3 mg - 90 Sublingual Tablets $7.78 Hem #2218 FREE DELIVERY on Orders Over $50.00 The Vitamin Shop reserves the right to limit quantities sold. 1212 Broad Street, Victoria,' BC, V8W2A5 Sadly this is the state of farm organizations today. Except for the LLA, they do not have a plan or an alternative alternative if protest does not work. They do not have a: "You step up and fulfill your responsibility responsibility to farmers, or else we will!" Sadly 1 got $10 worth of frustration from the OFA meeting on March the 6th. 1 did not get $10 worth of enthusiasm or encouragement. 1 wonder how many more meetings farmers will bother going to? Another wasted opportunity. Bill Hasiuk Enniskillen Canada's premier nutritional supplement dispensary - since 1984 COTTONWOOD Fabrics Fine Quilting and Sewing Fabrics W MOVING SALE " 3 DAYS ONLY! Save 20% on all purchases Thursday, April 21 Friday, April 22 Saturday, April 23 9:30-5:30 9:30-5:30 8:30-2:00 85 Station St., Orono • 905-983-9167 Reopening at 3505 Gilmore Road Newtonville, ON • 905-786-2133 Call for directions if needed Hope to see you.... Evelyn Bozario *r* MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD. SERVING DURHAM REGION SINCE 1841 all funeral services PREARRANGED AND/OR PREPAID BURIAL - CREMATION - TRANSFERS "WHERE PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE IS IMPORTANT" FUNERAL DIRECTORS PAUL R. MORRIS GARY M. CONWAY DOUG R. RUTHERFORD DEBRA D. CAMPKIN 905-623-5480 l DIVISION ST- BOWMANVILLE - AT QUEEN 8T, Main Street, Orono Proprietors: Gary, Carol & Cory Vreckcr • Wedding Cakes • Cakes for a\\ Occasions • Pastries - Donuts - Pies • Bread & I3wns 905-983-9779 Closed Sunday mid Monday