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Russell's major snowstorm of the season on January 10, left residents shovelling out until the wee hours of the morning. Bruce Rowsell has made a good start but there's lots more shovelling to do. Ont. Federation of Agric. News Release 'Canadian agricultural chem- ical companies cannot justify their excessive prices', said Peter Hannam, President of the Ontario Federation of Agricult- ure, at his meeting with Agricult- ure Minister Whelan. "OFA asked for the meeting to make Mr. Whelan aware of the anger of Ontario farmers that they might be prevented from importing chemicals, for their own use, from the U. S.", Mr. Hannam explained. 'Examples of price discrepan- cies in 1975 and 1976 are Bladex and Sutan, major herbicides, which, in some instances, were 30 percent to 40 percent higher in Canada than the U. S. "Ontario farmers and farm organizations recognize the need for slightly higher prices in Canada but these kinds of price discrepancies exceed justifiable price differentials between the two countries. Farmers will not import for just a small saving, because of loss of service, warranty, extra work and the cost of travelling, filling out forms, etc. "What is even more exasperat- ing are the price discrepancies within Ontario. For example, in May 1976, Atrazine was selling retail for $3.00 in the Guelph area and $3.40 in the Durham region." Mr. Hannam explained. Scout News Scouting in Russell is growing slowly again after loosing a dozen boys to moves and "old age". High on the list of coming events is of course the National Scout Jamboree "can jam '77'"' to be held at Cabot Park, PEI this coming summer. Five Russell boys, two former Russell boys now living in Alberta and two Osgoode boys will attend with the Russell group. Also in our plans is Alert II to be held at Christie Lake on the May 24th weekend. This will be a weekend of challenge and activ- ity featuring hiking, canoeing, climbing and experiments with off-beat activities involving C.B. radio, a military style obstacle course, archery and a host of others. We have had one winter campout this year, and we plan another before February 27, when the Rideau Area Winter Camp is held west of Carp. We are lucky enough this year to available which will give ample opportunity for snowshoeing, ski- ing and winter activities. I would like to take this opportunity to thank George Carley for his valuable help as a Scouter. George is leaving Rus- sell for a six month tour of duty in Syria and will find much change upon his return. If any readers have been considering helping with scouts in Russell now is an ideal time to volunteer. With George in Syria we are not unstaffed, we are really under- staffed and I would welcome any sincere offer of assistance, you don't have to be an '"'outdoor nut", perhaps one outdoor nut per troop is enough! All that is required is a sincere disire to provide a healthly "club-like" environment for boys who enjoy doing boyish things. The need is there and the people are there, please give mea call if you would like more information, I'm in the book, 445-2949. Russell Agricultural Society The Russell Agricultural Soc- iety held their annual meeting on Monday, January 24, 1977 at the Arena Hall with approximately 40 members in attendance. Elect- ed officers for the coming year are as follows: President: Don Graham lst Vice-Pres.: Lola Wood 2nd Vice-Pres.: Barry McVey Sec.-Tres.: George Young Directors: Clelland Hamilton, Maynard Cherry, John Achter- eekte, James Eadie, Lionel Trembley, Barry Carscadden, Keith Boyd, Eric Campbell, Jack James. Associate Directors: Dough Cherry, Leo Bekkers, Alex Mof- fatt, George James and Harry Nooyen. Ladies Division: Naomi Eadie Appointed auditors for the upcoming year are Donald W. Hay and Joyce Boyd. A representative from the Agricultural Department was present, as well as Mrs. Sam Rathwell, 1st Vice-Pres. Ladies Division, Ontario Agricultural Societies. Bernadette Nooyen, Dairy Princess was in attendance. Review CLASSIFIED ADS FOR SALE -- 3 piece Chester- field set, in good condition; 1G E. Electric Floor Polisher. Like new. Phone 445-2040. FOUND -- German Shepherd Puppy. Call 445-5221. LOST -- Boy's Winter Jacket, light green, nylon, at Russell Arena, January 8. Reward. 445-5221. WANTED -- Person to share transportation from Russell to centre Ottawa. Working hours, 7:30 -- 4:00 p.m. 445-5655. have a 400 acre area made Dick Sherwood Top Soil Landscaping Sand Septic Tanks Gravel Bulldozing Cartage & Excavating Ltd. Truck, Loader & Backhoe Rentals 445-5685 BO-JO's CUT 'N CURL OPEN Tuesday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Evenings by appointment Victoria Street, Metcalfe (next to Royal Bank) 821-2244 For Better Beef Buy "Limousin" -- Sides of Beef -- Gov't. Inspected -- Cut & Wrapped to your specifications Call P. Romme 443-5547 Russell Legion News Russell Legion, Branch 372, mourns the passing of a fellow veteran. 'Fred' Latour left the ranks recently and will be remembered as a human being who didn't have many, if any, enemies. A sport to the end, a friend to be with, a man with a smile. So long, Fred. The Ladies Auxiliary toured to Smiths Falls for a Bowling Tournament, Jan. 15. The stal- ward team was made up of Joy Garden, Maudie Norris, Dolly Riggins, Edna Gloss and Marg Adams. The gals didn't have the luck of the irish riding with them but they sure did themselves proud. After the Tournament the entire bowling mass moved to Merrickville where the Merrick- ville Legion Ladies Auxiliary served a delicious hot supper. Sure was something, watching all those weight concious gals load- ing up on the different varieties of cake offered for desert. Sad bar news though, because an election was being held in the town so the girls couldn't even wet their whistles. Tough luck, gals, this writer would have enjoyed a cold pint just about that time. For those that need reminding. Remember every third Saturday is our meeting day. 2:30 is the meeting time. Don't be scared to come out and support your Branch. Dance to live music during the evening. Bring a friend and have a good time. Women's Bureau Newsletter .. . Women Read Briefs at Human Rights Hearing Ata public meeting in Septem- ber, the committee to review the Human Rights Code heard Marn- ie Clarke present a brief on changes which should »e made in the Code to ensure greater equality for working women in Ontario. The director of the Women's Bureau urged that the Code be amended to guarantee equal educational opportunities for young people of both sexes. At the moment, a girl who is_ not allowed, for example, to take carpentry courses at her school would not have recourse to legislation. The practice of firing one employee (usually the wife) when two employees marry should also be curtailed. "If the employer feels that having relat- ives working in his or her business would be detrimental," said Ms. Clarke, "the onus should be on the employer to prove that this is indeed the case." The brief of the Bureau went on to urge that the extension of the Code to cover credit should be considered, that employers be prohibited from denying women jobs because of the number and ages of a woman's children, that the Code include domestic work- ers in its coverage and that enquiries about age and marital status be forbidden in a job interview. At present, employers are forbidden to ask for information only about an applicant's race, nationality and religion on the assumption that once such in- formation is given there is no guarantee that it will not be used to discriminate. The Women's Bureau brief also expressed the hope that future settlements of sex discrimination complaints include, in addition to a settlement on behalf of the individual complainant, a _ re- quirement that the employer undertake an affirmative action program to equalize opportunit- ies for men and women with respect to hiring, training and promotion. Other agencies which are also in constant contact with women identified similar areas of dis- crimination for which no legal remedy now exists. The Code Review Committee, headed by Dr. Bruce McLeod, received additional briefs from the Ont- ario Status of Women Council, the Ontario Committee on the Status of Women, from Womanpower Employment Centre in London, the Ottawa-Carleton Women's Centre and from several of the women's advisors in Ontario government ministries. Times Change Employment Services in Toronto submitted such a com- prehensive brief that the Busin- ess and Professional Women's Clubs decided to write the Code Review Committee in support of the Times Change brief rather than write a brief of their own. The paper by Times Change urged the Human Rights Branch to enforce the Code rather than conciliate, wherever possible. It also recommended that more storefront Human Rights offices be set up in the community to increase public awareness of the purpose and function of the Human Rights Commission, and urged the publication of more case studies, the referrals of more cases to boards of inquiry and systematic follow-ups to discrimination cases. Affirmat- ive action legislation was also suggested along with the prohib- ition of unfair testing procedures and of discrimination based on parental status and sexual orient- ation. During four months of public hearings, more than three hund- red briefs were received from minority groups and individuals urging additional protection of their rights. Dr. Bruce McLeod, Judge Rosalie Abella and other mem- bers of the Review Committee are now in the process of drafting a revised Code utilizing the comments, suggestions and re- commendations submitted dur- ing the hearings. Additional legal research has also been done and consultations with other jurisdictions have taken place. A draft of the new Code is expected to be sent to the legislature early in the new year.