The Rural Voice, 2000-07, Page 46PERTH
Andy DeVries, R.R. #1, Atwood NOG 1B0 Phone/Fax 519-356-2133
PCFA Office 229-6430 Fax 229-6269 e-mail: perth@ofa.on.ca
County Federation of Agriculture NEWSLETTER ' The Rural Voice is provided to farmersin Perth County by the PCFA.
Log books now available
Vehicle Inspection Reports Books
and Drivers Daily Log Books are
now available for farmers who
require them.
Each book has sufficient pages for
31 days of report and is available, at a
cost of S1.50 per book by contacting
the County Federation Office.
Under the revised MTO
regulations. vehicles with a gross
weight or registered gross weight of
4500 kilograms (9920 pounds) or
more are required to complete a daily
vehicle inspection report.
A commercial motor vehicle
driver is required to have a valid
inspection report for the truck
and any towed trailer(s) at all times
when the vehicle is operated on a
highway, regardless of distance
travelled. This report must be carried
in the vehicle.°
HARVEST DAY TOUR
Sunday, October 1, 2000
Come and visit Perth County Farms and Agri -Businesses
A HEALING VISION
for Family Farms & Rural Life
You can't afford to miss this important hope filled conference featuring
Dr. John Ikerd and Dennis Mills, MP
at St. Marys Presbyterian Church, St. Marys
Wednesday, August 23, 2000
Day Program. 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, (Speakers and Open Spaces discussions)
Evening Program: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Panel discussion with Ikerd and Mills)
Admission: Free Will Offering only - no advance registration necessary
Coffee breaks provided (Lunch and dinner are NOT provided)
Sponsored by.: Ecumenical Rural Life and Catholic Rural Life and the
National Farmers' Union Region 3
Two Dynamic Speakers: Dr. John Ikerd, agricultural economist and researcher of sustainable
models of family farming and rural economic development and Dennis Mills, organizer of the
Family Farm Tribute and a Liberal M.P. advocating for a national food policy that benefits family
farmers, rural communities and society as a whole, will present a vision for healing the problems
of rural areas and positive alternatives for the future. A must -attend event for all those with a
stake in the future of family farms and rural communities.
For more information contact:
Ecumenical Rural Life Reps: (United Church) Ruth Skillings or Pat Milliken 672-1930,
(Presbyterian) Peter Bush 348-9080 or Christine O'Reilly 348-9080, (Anglican) Don
Alcock - 471-2846, (Huron College) Susan Steers 1-519-438-7224 ext. 251, (Catholic
Rural Life) Marie Carter 683-1008, Tony Beernink 786-2285, Thea Beyens 232-9374,
Diane Baltaz 442-1288; National Farmers' Union Rep. Joe Casey 762-2406.
42 THE RURAL VOICE
PERTH COUNTY FEDERATION
OF AGRICULTURE
JULY DIRECTORS' MEETING
Thursday, July 27, 2000
8:00 p.m.
Downie Mutual Fire Insurance Office
Sebringville
Everyone Welcome.
County Annual Meeting
Thursday,
October 19, 2000
Milverton Recreation Complex,
Milverton
Meeting and Banquet - 7:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Jack Wilkinson,
OFA President
Mark your calendar!
The Stratford -Perth Museum in
Partnership with the Food Producers of
Perth County presents
Flavours of Perth
Saturday, July 29, 2000
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Outdoors on the property of the
Stratford -Perth Museum - Water
and Queen Street, directly
opposite the Stratford Festival
Main Stage
• Sample the delicious products
of Perth County
• Entertainment by the Seaforth
Harmony Kings
• Hands-on activities for children
• An exhibition of farm
machinery old and new
Park at the FAG parking lot and
use the shuttle service provided
by the Cherrey Bus Lines. Bring a
cooler. Meat products for sale.
Look for your Flavours of Perth
Recipe Book to be delivered in
your daily newspaper.
For further information or recipe
books please call the Stratford -Perth
Museum at 519-271-5311