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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1995-12-13, Page 3It'J THF NEWf Times -Advocate, December 13, 1995 Page 3 Top media awards won at competition EXETER - Top Crop Manager came away with two top media awards at the recent Best of CAMA competition in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The maga- zine, which is part of the Agri -book Magazine series,'won Best Agricultu- ral Magazine award and the overall Best of Agriculturai Media award at the annual event. The CAMA awards, organized by the Canadian Agricultural Marketing Association. judge commercial publications as well as corporate publica- tions, radio and television broadcast and multi -media advertising cam- paigns for various agricultural and food production companies in Canada. Top Crop Manager was one of 13 entries in its category and a total of 28 entries in all media categories. Top Crop Manager is published by AIS Communications of Exeter. On- tario. The magazine is written for the top 30.000 crop producers in west- ern Canada. focussing on Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Albertaand the Peace region of British Columbia. First published in 1989 as a single annual is- sue, Top Crop Manager was expanded to three issues per year in 1993. A fourth Canola in Canada edition was added in 1994 in response to.the phe- nomenal growth in canola production in western Canada. The editorial content is designed to meet the ever-increasing needs for management information in crop production, pest control, plant breeding and new variety development as well as machinery. Stories include a unique feature in which selected growers preview story content: Their comments are included with the stories. The targetted circulation and high quality. colour format of the magazine enable readers to receive a concise package of production information. while advertisers have the opportunity of including their messages in a complementary editorial environment. "Now in its fourth year since we increased frequency, this publication has proven itself well. Winning the 'Best Agricultural Magazine' and 'Best of Agricultural Media' awards is a feather in our caps and a tribute to our editors and dedicated behind -the -scenes staff and advisors, all of Whom contribute to the magazine's success," says Peter Phillips, publisher of Agri -book Magazine. The Best of Agricultural Media award was presented by London, Onta- rio based Cormark Communications. an advertising and corporate com- munications agency. Accounts managed by the company include many major so:ppliers to the agricultural industry in faun business, machinery, crop protection products, animal health and seed. As well, some of Cana- da's major food processors rely on Cormark's expertise for marketing ad- vice. The award was presented to Peter Phillips, publisher of Agri -book Magazine by David Kington, media director for Cormark, whose agency was also recognized with several advertising awards at the Winnipeg cere- mony. The Agri -book Magazine series also includes the eastern Canadian farm titles, Com in Canada. Beans in Canada and Potatoes in Canada. and Drainage Contractor, which is circulated principally to the US and Canada. but also to numerous countries around the world. In total, AIS Communi- cations will publish 14 issues in the Agri -book Magazine series in 1996. As well, it publishes eight issues of Canadian Rental Service for Canadian tool, equipment and party rental stores, four issues of Canadian Water Well for well 'drilling and pump installation contractors and six issues of Glass Canada for the flat glass industry, glazing contractors and glass shops in Canada. The company is wholly owned by Peter Philips and Peter Darbi- shire, who is editor of the Agri -book Magazine series. AIS Communica- tions operates from its base on Thames Road West in Exeter, Ontario. Peter Philips of Exeter's AIS Communications receives the Best of Agricultural Media award from David Kington of Lon- don's Cormark Communications, in Winnipeg recently. Many area businesses treat their staff to Christmas dinner Brenda Burke T -A staff EXETER - A catered Christmas dinner or staff meal in a restaurant followed by entertainment or casual chit-chat at the brow' house. That seems to be what most arca businesses have in mind for their staff this Christmas. Although many have already had their festive celebrations, there are still more to corhe. According to Kosy Corner Res- taurant owrrer Marlene'Ingram. of Hensall. staff usually gel treated to a quiet restaurant dinner to cel- ebrate the season. The same goes for Color Your World in Exeter. C.G. Farm Supply Ltd., in Zurich, Antique & Oak Furniture near Grand Bend. Brintell Construction Ltd., in Kirkton, Country Corners Printing in Dashwood and Exeter's Big V Drug Store, with the excep- tion that some have their meals ca- tered. Queensway Nursing Home has added a little twist to their usual Christmas staff dinner: this year they're inviting spouses. Some businesses get together to merge holiday meals. Town and Country time Comfort and David Moore Fuels Ltd.. owned by the same person, team up for feasting. Centralia -based Glavin Eaves - troughing joins Glavin Sand- blasting for their Christmas meal. However. not everyone sticks to the traditional Christmas dinner. Bill Becker. of Becker Fartn Equip- ment Ltd.. admits "We change around every year." Two years ago it was the races at Western Fair - Middlesex warden elected LONDON -Alan Marr was elect- ed warden of Middleses County last Wednesday. Marr, reeve of North Dorchester Township, said provincial govern- ment cuts and county restructuring arc tho two greatest challenges fac- ing Middlesex. "1 hope taxes will not be raised, It's going to be diffucult to hold the line," he said. Microwave stolen from Zurich arena ZURICH - On Friday night a mi- crowave was taken from the Zurich arena. Also, the Ailsa Craig Post Office was broken into Sunday night after the front door was smashed. grounds. Last year the staff went bowling and this year they had a dinner. To celebrate its first Christmas with staff, Larry's Town & Country Inn in Crediton will have a karaoke night including a dinner, an ex- change of presents and restive cheer. Veri Trucking Inc.. is also known to do different things for Christmas each year. this time with a dinner in the plans. Craig Hardwoods Ltd.. in Ailsa Craig, prefers to rent a hall for a dinner followed by card playing and checkers. Dancing is still popular with some. The Oakwood Inn and Golf Club in Grand Bend has a dinner and dance every year with its staff. Metzger's Meats. in Hensall. also has a dance. "if we have time." says owner Gerhard Metzger, add- ing "Sometimes we do it after Christmas." Due to their schedules, some businesses just can't find the time to party with staff. Instead, they make up for it in other ways. Be- cause staff at Jordy's Gas Bar in Credition is "working seven days a week," according to owner Dianne Faubert, staff members are treated to gifts, cards and Christmas bo- nuses. Many businesses. including Lu- can Lanes and Nevin Motors. at- tend BIA or BA dinner dances. The Lucan BA held a business Christ- mas celebration for the first time this year and bond it to be success- ful. "It was something new they've tried and it went over really well," said Audrey Watt of Lucan Lanes. Still, others prefer to keep the Christmas celebrations low key. 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