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The Rural Voice, 2004-03, Page 7the most water, close to the forks one half mile to the third fork. Four families relocated including us.. That's the only way we got help but I had to buy another house first, selling other property — a woodlot — to pay for house. Then disaster gave assistance money, three months later. They told me the money was for the house only. For the farm losses it will come from the agriculture department. I'm still waiting while my neighbour and others were paid. I had the greatest Toss, yet I got not one cent or even a mention, thanks. I place no trust in Ontario bureaucrats. OFA? I've been a paid-up member since its inception here 27 years ago. Two years ago because of my losses to El Nino, wet and mud, I did not have $7,000 income to qualify for farm tax reduction and they returned the membership fee of $160. It was even worse in 2003, so will they return my fee again? My livestock sales used to run in the $20,000 bracket. I am 8:3 years old, healthy and my son helps. I very much enjoy reading The kural Voice.0 — Ladislow Vargva.s Pinewood, Ontario. • Hobby sheds ' Farm buildings ' Horse barns Barn repairs Cost-effective building solutions! Licensed carpenter 25 years experience Call Richard Gebhardt 519-881-4924 r70 MORRIS SACHS SILO CONSTRUCTION SILO ACCESSORIES SILOS DISMANTLED, REBUILT AND REPAIRS 363-3900 R.R. #1 Elmwood, Ont. NOG 1S0 For quality spring cereals, count on Hyland Seeds Check out the top performing varieties in your area - then talk to your Hyland Dealer today. Oats AC Goslin • Quaker Preferred • Top yielding white oat variety across the province (105% yield index 2002-03) • High groat to hull ratio • Resistance to Crown Rust • Best Suited Area: 2 & 4, 3 Spring Barley Brucefield • Excellent yielding 6 rowed spring barley • Solid disease tolerance • Best Suited Area: 2 & 4, 3, 5 & 6 Balance • 6 rowed variety with great yields (113% yield index for Area 3 in 2003) • Excellent straw yields and lodging score • Best Suited Area: 3, 5 & 6 Sunderland • 2 rowed spring barley with excellent yields • Good kemel weight • Excellent disease tolerance for powdery mildew • Best Suited Area: 2 & 4, 3, 5 & 6 We're serious about cereals. Beatty Seeds (613) 393-2333 Maple Farm Supply Ltd. (705) 424-1410 Mike Snobelen Farms Ltd. (519) 528-2092 Hardy Seeds (613) 989-2054 www.hylandseeds.com FLS Experience the Difference. Experience Hyland Country. MARCH 2004 3