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The Rural Voice, 1999-08, Page 54HARVEST HEADQUARTERS Augers Allied 8 x 61 $1,800 Westfield 10 x 61 $3,800 Westfield 10 x 71 $4,800 Allied 7 x 41 $700 Gravity Boxes 400 bu. w/wagon $3,900 225 bu. w/wagon $1,500 Grain Buggies 400 bu. UFT $5,500 McGavin Farm Supply Ltd. & Farm Equipment Ltd. WALTON (519) 527-0245 or (519) 887-6365 email: mcgavins@wcl.on.ca. web page: http://www.mcgavinequip.com. Fax: (519) 887-6381 ::=1Zenhinci r See you at the Huron County Plowing Match Friday, August 20, 1999 at the farm of William and Amy Fotheringham R.R. #4, Seaforth Friday, August 20 - Huron County Plowing Match starting at 9:00 a.m. Meal at 5 p.m. Queen of the Furrow speeches at 3:00 p.m. See You There! 8e sure to see 4-H plowing at the I.P.M. Saturday, September 25, 1999 50 THE RURAL VOICE AgriTech Check out IPM site as event nears By Janice Becker It is innovative, informative, fun and shows great consideration for the user. It is everything a good website should be. The site I am referring to is the Huron Shines in '99 site set up by JP Computers of Brussels for the International Plowing Match to be held in the Dashwood area of south- ern Huron County, September 21-25. Though there may be a little pride in a local site having been constructed so well, it is truly one of the most easily maneuvered, with a tremendous amount of information easily accessible. Because of the ongoing planning for the IPM, the site is fre- quently updated. When I recently checked out the site, updates had been completed the previous day The home page is bright with loads of material to scan. The small photographs used to highlight the latest activities allow the page to load quickly. Right up front, visitors find out. who the lucky winners were in the early -bird ticket purchase contest. Unfortunately, for those who have not bought tickets, the opportunity to get in on the draw for a $40,000 mobile home will pass on August 1. The most current plans and sched- ule confirmations are listed on the home page for a fast update on events. For those looking for more detail, a listing of categories sits to the left of the page. From there, material on accommo- dations, maps, tickets, committees, guidelines and policies, and even the Soup of the Match recipe can be accessed. Throughout the site, forms for camping reservations, exhibit infor- mation or other entries, can be print- ed off. However, it is the detail I find the most useful. If you are interested in finding a place to stay while visiting the IPM, the site lists campgrounds, hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and pri- vate home accommodations with details as to the amenities, conve- nience to the plowing match, costs and contact numbers. If the Sunday evening interdenom- inational church service is appealing, the site tells about their scheduled guest speaker, Lucknow native and NHL hero Paul Henderson. With a 300 -voice mass choir and the leadership of young people from nine churches, the service is bound to be moving. The nine churches involved are also listed. All net proceeds from the service will go to the Canadian Food Grains Bank. If good home cooking is more to your liking, there is an ample file filled with recipes submitted for the cooking challenges. For educators looking for instruc- tional opportunities for their students, a contact name is included. A master schedule of all the musi- cal entertainment, displays and exhibits for the five-day event can be printed so you are sure not to miss a favourite. Beyond the great information regarding the IPM, the site has included some terrific links to other community events and attractions in the region. With its agricultural roots, the site also connects with common ag sites which may be of use to those casually surfing the web or a handy reminder on just where to find them when in real need of serious information. The IPM site, located at www. ipm99.on.ca, is definitely worth a look. You could be one of the more than 12,000 people who have already checked it out. The only disappointing aspect to this site is the fact that it will not con- tinue to be of use beyond September. I welcome comments, feedback, suggestions for future investigation or material on a great ag site you have found. Contact me a becker@ wcl. on. ca info ational Match site ides -friendly rlTt action Intern Plowing web prou user Janice Becker is a computer enthusi- ast and journalist living near Walton, ON.