The Rural Voice, 2002-12, Page 5DECEMBER 2002
Contents
features
columns
Behind the Scenes Cover
Carol Riemer 4
Keith Roulston 6
Robert Mercer 8
Jeffrey Carter 10
Mabel's Grill 12
Recipes 40
Gardening 43
Decorating 44
Book Review 45
Markets 50
Agritech 52
Agrilaw 53
departments
Feedback 2
News 46
Scrapbook 54
Business Centre 55
Classified 56
Calendar 57
Advertisers' Index 63
newsletters
Perth County Federation 58
Rainy River Federation 59
Grey County Federation 60
Perth Pork Producers 61
Bruce County Federation 62
Huron County Federation 64
14 Biblical -era farming
Farm life is integral to the
story of the first Christmas
with shepherds and stable
animals featured in most
nativity scenes. But what was
agriculture really like in those
days 2000 years ago?
20 A special Christmas
Barbara Weiler recalls a
childhood Christmas when it
wasn't Santa Claus who
brought the best gift.
24 On the trails
The Ontario Provincial Police
have new teams of officers
on the snowmobile trails to
try to reduce the heavy toll of
deaths that result every year
from snowmobile accidents.
30 Bringing the Cows In
Arnold Mathers recalls the
days on his father's farm
when bringing the cows in for
winter was a major chore.
36 Royally flushed
Enforced existing rules and
new Nutrient Management
rules, mean it's going to cost
you more to keep your septic
tank cleaned.
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