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The Rural Voice, 1988-11, Page 21KEN KELLY Ken Kelly is a living example that good things don't always come in small packages. "I am 300 pounds and look like a teddy bear," says Ken, identifying the obvious reason for his sex appeal. "Women just want to cuddle me." The R. R. 5, Paisley cash cropper increases his ample appeal by flashing baby -blue eyes while playing sweet music on the electric keyboards. Well known for his work when president of the Bruce Federation of Agriculture and for his chairmanship of the Missionary church board in Paisley, he could not think of any past achievement comparable to his selection to the 10 sexiest farmers list. Although it is impossible to put a monetary value on such a distinction, Ken ranked it higher than the $10 he once won in a Lotto 649 draw. Ken and Linda Kelly have two sons. MURRAY CLARKE Murray Clarke says it made his day when he first learned of his selection to this year's list, but that he wasn't going to let the honour go to his head. Women are drawn to upbeat men, and Murray's habit of "always looking on the bright side" has put him on their right side. Always one for self-analysis, Murray says "I have thought of my- self in a lot of ways but never in that respect." Many of the rural voting female population must have. As president of the Grey County Federation of Agriculture this year, his enthusiasm and energy have made him a "young 47," one of this year's top 10, and perhaps close to a perfect 10. Murray and Myrna, who farm at R. R. 2, Durham, have three children. MURRAY CARDIFF Murray Cardiff operates a cash crop and hog operation near Ethel and represents the Huron -Bruce riding in the House of Commons. A veteran politician, he usually has a ready comment on most subjects, but admitted "a loss for words" when in- formed of his selection to the top ten. After regaining his composure, he could only say, "This is the first time I have ever won anything like this." The 54 -year-old MP predicts that the award will make very few changes in his life. "The only people I get to kiss are babies." Murray and wife Betty have three children. NOVEMBER 1988 19