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Penetanguishene Citizen (1975-1988), 4 Nov 1981, p. 2

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Youth exchange applications being accepted Thirty-six Ontario young farmers par- licipated in an exchange program this year that not only offered work experience, bul also a chance to learn about another country. The program is called the international agricultural exchange. It places young people aged 18 to 20 on agricultural and _ hor- ficullural Operations overseas i "The program from the Ontario standpoint is really only in its second year and we've already noticed in- creasing intereslt," says Cay Johnson, co- ordinator of the program for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. "About one- third more young people participated in the program this year compared to last year."' The exchange program Offers work Opportunities in six countries: Holland, Denmark, . France, Japan, the United Kingdom, and Swit- zerland (the latest addition ). "The young people work on horticultural or agricultural operations for periods of four months to one year,' says Johnson. '"'During this. time they are employed and paid as any other worker in the host country." The program is nol a scholarship or grant program. The young people are required to pay their own tran- sportation costs and are expected to have enough money to carry themselves until their first paycheck. This year, France was the most popular destination for the Ontario exchange workers. Nineteen young people worked in France, eight in Holland, three' in Denmark, four in the U_K., and One in Japan. On the other end of the exchange are young people in Japan, Den- mark, France and the U.K. Ontario hosted 43 young people from these countries this year. Applications for the exchange program are now being accepted for the 1982 spring departures. Interviews with applicants are held in November' and December to allow the necessary time for Wednesday, Oct. 28. $20,688, Fire Department payment) $286. Mrs. treasurer for Tiny this week. ficially appointing her to the position was passed by council Wednesday. Ministry of Housing Reeve Morris Darby has met with an of- ficial of the Ministry of Housing to discuss selling up a meeting of representatives from the six municipalities who formed the Tiny Tay Peninsula Planning Board. This meeting, to be held at the request of Housing Minister Claude Bennett as a last- ditch effort at reviving the Area Board, will take place within the next two weeks. Next meeting s The nex! meeting of Tiny council will be held Tuesday, Nov. 10th. Tiny Twp. council briefs by Adrienne Graham Gardner Only three members of Tiny council were present for the regular meeting held on Depuly-Reeve John Lackie and Councillor John Butler were unable to attend. Accounts The following accounts were passed: General Accounts $23,475, Road Department Department $3,360, livestock killed by wolves $150, Georgian Shores Swinging Seniors $805, Ainley and Associates (Perkinsfield Sidewalk final $25 will also be spent to purchase a wreath for presentation by Tiny at the annual Remembrance Day ceremonies in Penetanguishene November 11th. Treasurer Suzanne Gignac began Waler for $1,153, Bert Graham work as A bylaw of- BUY NOW AND YOU'LL GETA ' 500" On 1981 Ford Light Duty Trucks cP FACTORY CASH REBATE AV N Yes, that's right, you get a $500.00 cash rebate when you buy a new or demo 1981 Ford Light Duty Truck. HURRY!! This offer is good October 21 through November 21!! Choose from a wide selection now in stock at... 472 Hugel Ave. 526-2278 Page 2, Wednesday, November 4, 1981 placement and. clearance. To apply for the program, young people must have at least two years of agricultural or horticultural experi- o ' : Il now and get up to ence. One year of study in a university or college agricultural or horticultural program can be credited as one year of experience. Applicants must also hold citizenship. Application forms are Canadian Agricultural Manpower Services Branch, Ontario Ministry of available at the local Agriculture and Food, agricultural office. Legislative Buildings, Direct inquiries to Mrs. Toronto, Ontario M7A Cay Johnson, 9p JAS Hwy 27 at the bridge in Wyebridge : Handwoven $1,000Rebate ro $800 To qualify for rebate, equipment must be installed and paid for by January 31, 1982. Government Rebate: If your home is heated with oil, now is the time to convert to natural gas or electricity. ..or add an oil-saving heat pump to your existing forced-air furnace. The Federal Government will subsidize 50% of your installation costs for energy- saving heating systems--up to a maximum of $800. It's all part of the national effort to conserve our oil resources. ENERGY EFFICIEN ro S200 Carrier Rebate: Right now, Carrier is offering a cash rebate of $200 0n a Total Carrier Comfort System. Our complete package includes a Heat Pump or Central Cooling, Gas or Electric Furnace, Electronic Air Cleaner and Humidifier. See the full rebate schedule below. COMFORT PRODUCTS J CHECK THESE IMPRESSIVE CASH REBATES! e $ 75--Heat Pump or Central Cooling e $ 25--Electronic Air Cleaner e $ 25--Gas or Electric Furnace e $125--Heat Pump or Central Cooling and Electronic Air Cleaner e $100--Heat Pump or Central Cooling, and Gas or Electric Furnace e $150 --Heat Pump or Central Cooling, Electronic Air Cleaner and Humidifier e $175--Heat Pump or Central Cooling, Electronic Air Cleaner and Gas or Electric Furnace ° $200--Heat Pump or Central Cooling, Electronic Air Cleaner, Gas or Electric Furnace and Humidifier. No matter how cold the outside air, there's always heat in it. The Heat Pump captures that heat and pumps it indoors. And during hot weather the Heat Pump changes direction and pumps heat out of your home to keep you cool. HURRY! Offer ends November 30, 1981. FRED HOOK 905 King Street, Midland 526-6508

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