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The Rural Voice, 1996-04, Page 5Cover Politicians and other adversaries have experienced just how tough Karl Braeker can be when he's fighting for agriculture and the rural way of life. When one hear's of the life he has led, from boyhood in Nazi Germany to working in an Ontario mine, that toughness is easy to under- stand. Merle Gunby profiles the remarkable life of a Grey County farmer who has devoted so much to his community. Page 16 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 The interior of this magazine is made from 65 per cent recycled paper. Both it and the cover may be fully recycled. r THE RURAL VOICE Subscription Form 1 year at $16.05 2 years at $26.75 (Includes 7% GST) (U.S., add $5 a year) To Address* Postal Code: Please enclose payment. Mail to: The Rural Voice Box 429, 136 Queen Street Blyth, Ontario NOM 1H0 1 The URAL VOICE THE MAGAZINE OF THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY Many service clubs have fundraising events, but Chesley Kinsmen Club's Agrifair is a unique way of bringing country and town togethr. Over the 12 years of its history, the show has raised $200,000 which the club has put to work for community betterment. At the same time the Agrifair has provided a chance for farmers to get information and farm dealers to meet potential customers. Page 34 Columns Behind the Scenes Cover Gisele Ireland 2 Keith Roulston 4 Robert Mercer 8 Mabel's Grill 10 Agri -law 12 Features Strong convictions: Karl Braeker 16 Here comes the space age 22 Of spring ... and mud 26 Filling a pressing need 28 Chesley Agrifair 32 Rural Living Recipes 41 Gardening 44 Home Decorating 46 Departments Scrapbook 6 Markets 14 News — Federations talk to Roliticians .48 Business Centre 54 Classified 56 Calendar 57 Advertisers Index 63 APRIL 1996 1