The Rural Voice, 2000-08, Page 63RAINY RIVER
Federation of Agriculture NEWSLETTER
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807-486-3622
The Rural Voice is provided to Rainy
k \1\.`r R \ I R ti At.t.t:r River Federation members by the RRFA.
Rain brings Tush hay crop in Rainy River
will be presented to the best theme
July 12, 2000
Why is it? You spend hours and
days painting, repairing, setting up
cozy, comfortable outdoor
entertainment and dining areas, then
there isn't the time to sit down and
enjoy them. We should take the time
to do these things because life is so
short and time goes too fast.
Our condolences go to the Teeple
family, Angela, daughter of Jim and
Alwine passed away in a car accident
last week. It shocked the community
and made each and everyone of us
think about life and how important
our time here is. Angie is our fourth
4-H member in the Rainy River
District within the past 10 years, who
has lost their lives accidentally. We
arc so very sad, and so very sorry for
the Teeple family in their loss.
The RRFA did not hold a meeting
this month because every good
working farmer is supposed to be
haying. Well, it's touch and go
because we've been blessed with rain
just like other areas around us.
But you should see the hay crops!
Some fields are taller than Amos
Brielman and still growing. Gardens
are flourishing in the district as well,
so the vegetables displayed at this
year's annual Fall Fair at Emo should
be a great harvest. The Emo Fair will
take place August 17, 18, 19 and it
also will be their Centennial
Celebration.
The Rainy River Beautification
Competition for 2000 is sponsored by
the Rainy River Federation of
Agriculture and the Rainy River
Valley Agricultural Society. There
are five sections for the competition
this year and the deadline date for
entries is July 21. This date may be
extended if entries are low in number.
Some people are shy about
competition.
The Farm Progress Building at the
arena, in the fairgrounds, is looking
for exhibitors to take part in their Ag -
oriented trade show. In honour of the
100th birthday celebration, a prize
promoting their history. Other prizes
will also be awarded. Forms are
available from President Linda
Armstrong at 807-852-3645 or her
assistant Kim Desserre at 807-483-
5412.
Congratulations to this year's
recipients of the Rainy River
Federation of Agriculture Bursary,
awarded to a son or daughter of a
RRFA member. Michelle Veldhuisen
from Sturgeon Creek Annex and
Laura Zimmerman from the Fort
Frances High School were the
students selected and who will be
furthering their education.
The RRFA annual dinner will take
place on Saturday, October 14 at the
Barwick Community Centre. Please
mark the date on your calendars, it
promises to be a bit different.
Kim Cornell, beef farmer north of
LaVallee, represents the North-
Eastern Region for BIO. He is an
executive member as well as on the
Board of Directors for the 1999-2000
term.
National ID tags can be ordered by
calling Corinne at 1-800-373-2253.
All tags have a gar code and a nine -
digit National ID number printed on
them. Tags can be ordered blank or
with numbers 1 - 200 already printed.
As of December 31, 2000 all cattle
leaving their farm of origin (birth)
must be tagged with an official CCIA
tag.
Rainy River Farm Safety is
advising farmers to wear a mask
when cleaning their grain bins or
anywhere there could be mice. The
mouse disease, Hantavirus, has been
the cause of another death in the
west. Do not enter dusty crawl spaces
where rodents have been active
unless wearing protective coveralls,
gloves and respirator. Disinfect traps
between uses and use peanut butter or
dried fruit for bait. Wash thoroughly
after handling traps and use rubber
gloves when removing dead mice
from traps. An adult mouse can gain
entry through a hole as small as fi'.e
millimeters across.
Beginning this month, Ontario
Hydro will have a new name. Hydro
One. If you rent a water heater, you
will receive a separate bill from
Ontario Hydro Energy which will be
responsible for household utility
products and services. Electricity
retailers may soon be competing to
sell you your electricity and there are
OEB codes of conduct to follow. You
have a choice to switch. If you want
more information, call the Ontario
Energy Board at 1-888-632-6273.
You don't have to switch unless you
want to. In case of power outage or
an emergency, call 1-800-465-1115
and for billing call 1-888-664-9376.
Hydro One Networks website is
http://customer.Hydro One Networks.
com For answers on Electricity
Deregulation in Ontario, call the
Ontario Energy Board at 1-888-632-
6273.
The more things change, the more
they stay the same.
With the annual Fall Fair coming
up and all the 4-H- activities taking
place, 4-H clubs will be preparing for
their events starting with cleanup day
at the food booth and exhibit hall on
Monday, August 14. All members.
leaders and families are asked to
come out at 10:00 a.m. Lunch will be
provided. There are 33 leaders
screened, and 44 members in the
Rainy River District this season.
Summer is one of our busiest
times on the farm. Remember to
think Safety at all times when
handling those cattle, when working
with machinery during haying. and
harvest time. Teach the kids where
the safety zones are on your farm. All
are so very, very important.
Keep safe and think safe. Life is
so very short.
"Two roads diverged in a wood,
and I took the one less travelled by.
And that has made all the difference".
— Robert Frost.°
— Submitted by Shirley Morrish
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