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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-10-17, Page 32a kr Don Pullen of RR 4, Clinton and Huron County's agricultural representative from the On- tario Ministry of Agriculture and Food received the annual Huron County Federation of Agriculture award at the federation's recent annual meeting. The award is presented "for outstanding contributions to agriculture". Mr. Pullen was presented with the large trophy and a, plaque and his wife Florence received a floral arrangement. Both grew up in the St. Marys area. Don Pullen receives award The annual Huron County Federation of Agriculture award was presented to agriculture representative Don Pullen. Mr. Pullen, 47, of RR 4, Clinton has served with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food in Huron County since 1963. He started as an assistant and later became an associate director. He and his wife Florence, who raises pure bred Suffolk sheep and Irish Setters, have a farm outside Clinton. Both the Pullens were raised in Perth County and attended St. Marys District Col- legiate and Vocational Institute. In 1982, Mr. Pullen was awarded the first ever distinguished extension worker award from the Canadian Society of Extension Workers of which he is a member. The ag. rep. said he was at a loss for words when presented with the award. In 1976, Keith Roulston was the first reci- pient of the prestigious award. Other win- ners include Jack Stafford, Norman Alex - Red Meat Program Since the Huron County organization and information meeting of August 23 at the Clinton Legion Hall, the Huron County Beef Her d Improvement Association executive that was formed has drafted a set of weigh program fees and guidelines, and have hired two weighmen - Jim Taylor of Wingham and Bob Turner of Varna. Jim will be concentrating on the north end of the county, while Bob will cover the central and southern parts. On September 26, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food provided the Associa- tion with a set of cattle scales and calf weighing quickly began, starting on the farm of Mack Webster. OMAF looks forward to working with the Huron producers on this management in- centive program. For further information, contact John Bancroft at 482-3428 or 1-800- 265-7044 or James Reesor at 1-800-265-8502. Irterest-free loans offered for storage ander and last year's winner Murray Gaunt. "I'm deeply honored to join that group," said Mr. Pullen. Ever wonder if you have the insurance protection you need for your car? State Farm offers modern, comprehensive protection. The cost is low, and the service is fast. Ask one of your neighbors, then give me a call. BILL BARWICK-Agent 38B Kingston St., Goderich 524-7551 Siete Farm Mutual Aulomobiie Insurance Company Canadian Head Olhce Scarborough Ontario FARM , W GODERICH SIGNALeSTAR, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1984—PAGE 134 VVingham area farmer elected president Financial problems facing farmers and the threat of Ontario Hydro lines through Huron County are two of the issues facing the Huron County Federation of Agriculture says its new President. Doug Garniss, 34, of RR 4, Wingham said those two issues will have to be dealt with by the federation in the coming year. He was acclaimed as president at the federation's annual meeting. Mr. Garniss takes over from Tony Mc - Quail of RR 1, Lucknow who has been presi- dent for the past two years. The county president said the local federation will work to support the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. He noted that the local federation will follow the lead set by the OFA in contacting MP's in regards to agriculture's economic woes. The question of absentee foreign land owners is a continual issue said Mr. Gar- niss. Serving with Mr. Garniss are Paul Klopp of Zurich as first vice-president and Eric Prescott of Grey Township as second vice- president. Six directors -at -large were also elected at the annual meeting. They are Wayne Elliott, Andy Durand, John Nesbitt, James Arm- strong, Gary Baker and Mel Greig. For out -going president Mr. McQuail it was a night of thank-you's. He thanked the executive that worked behind him and those in agriculture who supported him. The first thank -you went to HCFA secretary Carol Finch and then to Merle and Sheila Gunby who dragged Mr. McQuail to his first meeting. is you're NEW IN TOWN and don't know which way to turn, call the e�come�a�an, hostess at 524-7165 or 524-2544 The past president of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture, Tony McQuail of RR 1, Lucknow presents incoming president Doug Garniss of RR 4, Wingham with a president's pin. 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