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Shown above with the grade 10 plaque are Debbie Webster, Dorothy Van Esbroeck and Patti Down. Missing was Mike Rispin. T-A photo NOTICE 24 UNIT APARTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR RENT IN MID JUNE 1978, Will be located behind Post Office in the village of Hensall. 1 BEDROOM — $185.00 PER MONTH 2 BEDROOM — $200.00 PER MONTH THESE PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO COST INCREASES TENEANTS PAY OWN UTILITIES. (HEAT, HYDRO, WATER & SEWER). Which average $28.00 per month on a years average. Enquiries may be forwarded to: GLENNHAVEN APARTMENTS BOX 359 LUCKNOW, ONT. NOG 2H0. Or Call GARRY OR BERNICE GLENN 1.528-3234 By JACK RIDDELL MPP Huron-Middlesex , Agriculture and Food Minister, Mr. Bill Newman, has released an agricultural inven- tory based on a study of Provin- cial Assessment data, The figures show that Ontario has 16,805,715 acres of land in farm use, of which 75 % is in the southwest, central and eastern regions. Another two million acres is available for production, a potential increase of 16 per cent. The remaining 25 % of agricultural land in use is the northern and shield regions, In these areas the reserve is over 17 million acres. Although the use of much of this land is limited by soil and climate conditions, a significant proportion of it is suitable for forage and grain crops. The reserve of agricultural land includes small holdings, both residential and vacant, as well as land that has not been farmed for more than two years. Small holdings are those over 25.99 acres. These are considered large enough to be farmed. The vacant properties' included are those over 10.99 acres. Because they have no structures on them, they are considered a suitable size for certain agricultural uses. In releasing these statistics, Mr. Newman said "The assess- ment data demonstrate that in addition to its large acreage in agricultural use, Ontario also has a significant reserve of ' agricultural land available for the future." As a matter of interest Huron County has 763,933 acres in farm use and 3,988 acres in reserve land or expressed in percen- tages, there is .5% reserve land in Huron County. Middlesex County has 691,859 in farm, use and 3,526 acres in reserve land. This again amounts to .5% reserve land in Middlesex Coun- ty. Farmers will be interested in knowing that there will be a 10% reduction in the premiums for winter wheat. The maxiumum premium rate for the 1977/78 crop is $3.75 per acre, which provides protection at $2,75 per bushel and a reseeding benefit of $25 per acre. The $3 per acre premium rate provides for an established price per bushel of $2.25 and a reseeding benefit of $20. an acre. At the $2.25 per acre premium, the farmer gets protection at $1.75 a bushel and a $15 an acre reseeding benefit. The deadline for applications or renewals for the 1977/78 winter wheat plan is October 20, 1977. In making the announcement the Minister of Agriculture and Food said that Ontario wheat crops have been good in recent years and as a result claims payments have been low. "This good claims experience is reflected in the reduced premium for 1977/78". Crop insurance which is available for 30 crops, is a production guarantee insurance plan, which provides farmers with protection against most natural hazards. If a farmer's actual production is less than his guarantee, his crop insurance will compensate him for the difference. The commission an- nually reviews and updates each insurance plan to reflect chang- ing conditions in the field. Application forms and further information are available from local crop insurance agents or from the Crop Insurance Com- mission of Ontario, Legislative Buildings, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 1B7. The Minister of Agriculture and Food, has also announced that crop insurance for winter barley is available this fall for the first time. The deadlinelor applications for the 1977/78 is Oc- tober 20th, 1977, the premium is $3.00 per acre. Winter barley will be covered under the spring grain contract because of its similarity to spr- ing sown barley. Farmers who now have a spring grain contract will simply add winter bar10.,to their spring grain acreage, wlitk they renew their spring grain contract. The amount of protection for winter barley is the same as that for spring grain crops with a winter-kill reseeding benefit of $25 per acre and a production guarantee of 31/2 cents per pound. Just a reminder to organizations, municipalities, and individuals interested in the preservation of agricultural land that December 31st, 1977, will be the deadline for public comment on the government's Green Paper, Planning for Agriculture: Food Land Guidelines. The Food LandGuidelines were released in Feburary for com- ment by municipalities, farm organizations and other in- terested groups and individuals. They will be reviewed in the light of the comments received and amended if necessary. They will then be adopted as government policy on the preservation of agricultural land. Municipalities will be expected to adhere to the principles expressed in the guidelines in preparing plans and zoning by-laws. Effective January 1st, 1978, a change will take place in the program of Wintario support for capital projects. Wintario has since its incep- tion provided substantial assistance towards construction projects to develop facilities of a cultural and recreational nature, The program which shares with the significant support of the local community in establishing accommodation for the perfor- ming and visual arts, sports and recreational activities, libraries, musuems and the restoration of heritage property, has been quite successful. The program has responded to requests for grants for eligible projects for which construction began afte the beginning of 1975 when Wintario commenced. Now nearly three years later, many Wintario assisted facilities are completed and are effectively serving the community. Commencing on January 1st, 1978, all proposals for a capital project requiring assistance through the Wintario Capital Grant Program must be sub- mitted for consideration before the project begins. Municipal authorities and community organizations will be required to give thorough consideration of the implications of developments before they embark upon capital projects for new construction or alterations. Such assessment should cover aspects such as capital and operating costs and the resources for these, on going fiscal responsibility, community needs and public participation, and the visual and environmental effect in the community. After January 1st, 1978, Win- tario assistance will not be provided for projects already un- der construction° or completed prior to application for con- sideration of eligibility within the Wintario criteria. Applicants wishing to under- take a capital project for which they will be requesting a grant through the Wintario program must first discuss their plans with the local field consultant of the Ministry of Culture and Recreation and apply for Confir- mation of Eligibility which is ap- proval in principle. The Confir- mation of Eligibility will be valid for one year from the date of an- nouncement by the Ministry dur- ing which time applicants must apply for Approval. Kippen choose cover By MRS. RENA CALDWELL The second adventure of the "Apple Angels" was held Sep- tember 19 at Mary Connolly's. The girls elected a new secretary, which was Jill McLellan After a long argument, the cover of the books was chosen. Janet Shanks demonstrated fresh plum, peach compote and Carol McGregor demonstrated fresh fruit cup. Both were very good. Mary Connolly and Margaret Hoggarth showed how to peel an orange properly, Mr. & Mrs. Dean Gibson, Lucan, visited Mr. & Mrs. W.L. Mellis. Mr. & Mrs. Gary Cooper- and Billy John, Detroit, were the guests of Mr. & Mrs. Vi4an Cooper. Mrs. Ed Wahl, Listowel visited with her sister Mrs. Norman Dicker t. Mrs. Grace Drummond, Mrs. Mary Connolly, Mrs. Al Hoggarth, Mrs. Alex McGregor, Mrs. Hugh Parsons, Mrs. Stewart Pepper, Mrs. Robert Kinsman and Mrs. Vern Alderdice at- tended the London area con- vention which was held at Vanastra during the week..