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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-07-24, Page 11What If e day I noenxt week you SnAak? couldn't Speak? Or maybe you couldn't walk. Or your vision was blurred. That's what it's like to live with multiple sclerosis. But with your help, we can connect with a cure. 1-800-208-7582 Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada The news from elgrave Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188 H. Vincent remembers Milk River homestead Ontario Wheat Producers We are now ready to receive your '96 White Winter & Soft Red Winter Wheat and Barley Crops We also buy, sell and store barley FORWARD CONTRACTING OF CORN AND SOYBEANS FEED, SEED, CHEMICALS, FERTILIZER, GRAIN ELEVATORS, CUSTOM APPLICATION BLYTH, ONTARIO 523-9624 or 1-800-663-3653 1/4 miles east of Blyth on County Rd. 25 then 1/2 mile north. Ag. minister announces Grow Ontario program Application forms are now available for the Grow Ontario Investment Program, Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Noble Villeneuve announced July 15. "This program will encourage investment from the agriculture, food and rural sectors in building self-reliance, creating more jobs and spurring economic growth in rural Ontario and the provinces as a whole," said Helen Johns, MPP for Huron. The Grow Ontario Investment Program is a one-year $15 million initiative announced in the May 7 Ontario Budget. The program has been developed with the help of sector stakeholders to develop new value-added products and services. "Grow Ontario helps put OMAFRA's business plan into action. The government of Ontario is reinvesting in the agri-food and rural sector's priorities of research and technology transfer, attracting investment, market development and rural economic development. These priorities were established with the help of our client groups," Johns said. The Grow Ontario Investment Program will fund projects involving research, marketing and improving competitiveness. Application for funding up to $250,000 will be accepted from groups in the agriculture, food and rural sector and groups of businesses — not individuals or individual businesses. Projects of up to $50,000 may be cost-shared with up to 70 per cent government funding and 30 per cent private sector funding. Larger projects will be funded up to a 50- 50 basis. "We want to encourage projects that bring together groups in various parts of the sector such as growers, processors, and retailers, to work together to develop new products or services, or to overcome barriers to doing business in Ontario," said Johns. .Applications will be accepted in three deadlines of: Sept. 1, Nov. 1 and Jan. 1. "Industry is leading this program. The review panel for Grow Ontario Investment Program will include representatives from the agriculture, food and rural sectors thereby ensuring that the approved projects are the best ones to build a stronger agri-food sector in the next century," Johns said. Detailed information and appli- cation forms are available from my offices, the OMAFRA offices, and on the ministry web site home page: http://tdg.uoguelph.ca/omafra /growontario. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 1996 PAGE 11. New to the job The Huron County Holstein Club appointed its new princess on Friday night at a twilight barn meeting at the home of Glenn Crawford outside Moncrieff. The sash is placed on Cheryl Franken of Brussels, one of two contestants vying for the title. Her runner-up is Jessica Verhoog. During the first three weeks of July, Murray and Joyce Vincent took their parents, Howard and Jean Walker and Harold and Edith Vincent on a very enjoyable motor trip to Western Canada, taking in many points of interest as far west as Edmonton, Jasper and Banff. They visited friends and relatives along the way. While visiting the Walker relatives at Indian Head, Sask. they enjoyed the beauty of the lakes in the Qu' Appelle Valley and at Milk River, Alberta they enjoyed a picnic at "Writing on Stone" and a tour of Waterton Lakes. Harold especially enjoyed visiting again the site of the Vincent homestead near Milk River where he was born. Muriel Coultes of Belgrave, will be leaving on Friday, July 26 to attend the 9th General Assembly of the World Federation of Methodist Women, held in Rio de Janero, Brazil. She will be representing the The 65th Procter Reunion was held on Sunday, July 14, at the WI Hall, Belgrave with 73 signing the register. Sandra Mayberry, Debbie and Doug Procter had a full afternoon of games for young and old. A delicious barbecue was enjoyed by all. After the supper hour special prizes were awarded to Ron Hill, who guessed the exact number of jelly beans in a jar; Edna Stevens, name was mentioned the most times on a Quiz; the baldest man went to John Spivey; the youngest was Rebecca Nivins; farthest away went to Leandro Hacbenhaar from Brazil, a guest of George and United Church Women of Canada, as an Ecumenical Observer. The conference asks the United Church Women to renew their part- nership with the Methodist Women. The United Church Women have roots in the Methodist faith and it would be a benefit to both organiz- ations to renew their partnership. She will also spend a week being hosted by the local churches as they show her the ongoing work of the United Church Overseas Personnel. On Sunday, July 14, 100 family members and friends gathered at the farm of Bill and Doreen Taylor for the 48th Taylor Reunion. Mr. and Mrs. Chester McDonald of Goderich visited her son, Danny Thompson, his wife, Lorraine and son Brae. Grandmother, Ruth Johnston accompanied them to Vancouver and saw many interesting places in British Columbia. They had a very enjoyable trip. Elizabeth Procter. Prizes went to people with the birthday closest to the reunion, youngest, Shana Lefbo, and oldest Bernice Higgins. After supper, Cam Procter conducted the meeting. Everyone observed a minute's silence for those who have passed away. The executive for 1997 is Frank Procter, president; George Alton, vice president; Susanne Alton, secretary/treasurer; lunch, Grace Procter, Mary Smits, Sharon Nivens, and Margaret Spivey; games committee, Kate and Mike Klages, Jennifer and Ron Cooper. The 1997 Procter Reunion will be held on July 13. Howson & Howson are an agent for the Ontario Wheat Producers Marketing Board, handling only white winter wheat *Fast Unloading *Accurate Probe System *Trucking Available Procters host reunion Help protect the environment Reduce, reuse and recycle