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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-10-18, Page 15Wednesday, October 18, 2006 TIMES—ADVOCATE 15 Organizational meeting for Exeter &Area Probus EXETER - The Exeter & Area Probus' first organiza- tional meeting was held at the Exeter United Church with 27 plus members and guests in attendance. Ken Agnew called the meeting to order. Bob Evans and Jim Bearss welcomed everyone and the meeting started at 10 a.m. Don Telford from the Rotary Club, Grand Bend Sponsoring organization for the Exeter and Area Probus Club welcomed everyone in attendance. Probus Bill Metcalfe from the Grand Bend Probus club, talked about Probus and he reminded everyone to have fun. Ten "_41 years ago the Grand Bend club was formed and now they have two clubs, a men's and a women's club, with nearly 100 members in each group. Ken Agnew introduced Dr. Don Ecker and Carol Somerville. Tork Hillary introduced Doug Fletcher and Pat Puchniak. The executive is comprised of Tork Hillary - president, Conrad Sitter - secretary, Donna Clarke - first vice-president, Pat Puchniak as program director, Doug Fletcher as member- ship coordinator and Jim Bearss as public relations. Herman Steffens told the group about the suc- cess of the Ausable Bayfield trail ride. Many older people who have difficulty walking the trail really enjoyed the experience. Jerry Mathers and Herman take pleasure being the volunteer drivers. Conrad Sitter talked to the group about the Nature Club he belongs to and handed out literature regarding their upcoming events. Ken Agnew talked about the Exeter Curling Club and wel- comes anyone who would like to join. Ken Agnew introduced Tork Hillary as our new pres- ident. It was also agreed the meetings in the future Exeter Probus club members - Back row: Jim Dixon, Glenn Goff, Doug Fletcher, Conrad Sitter, Herman Steffens, Bob Thompson. Middle row: Ken Agnew, Jim Bearss, Jean Goff, Don McCaffrey, Ken Oke, Bob Evans, Pat Puchniak. Front row: Bill Smits,Tork Hillary, Doris Hackney, Marilyn Waldeck, Janet Evans, Donna Clarke. Top photo: Bill Metcalfe, of Grand Bend Probus, waxes wisely on the potential for the newly formed Probus Club of Exeter and area (photos/submitted) greenfield to buy directly from farmers TORONTO — GreenField Ethanol, Canada's leading ethanol producer recently launched a new exclusive program that will benefit Ontario corn growers by encouraging them to sell directly to the ethanol plant and improving their grain market- ing options. The Ontario Buy Direct Program, the first of its kind in Ontario for a commercial operation, means that Ontario corn growers can sell their corn directly to the buyer — GreenField Ethanol Inc (formerly Commercial Alcohols). GreenField Ethanol, Canada's leading ethanol producer, has state -of -the art ethanol production plants in Chatham and Tiverton. Construction will soon be under- way on two 200 -millilitre plants in Hensall and Johnstown. "This initiative reflects our commitment to Ontario's corn growers and will help to cre- ate a sustain- able and prof- itable Ontario grain market," says GreenField Ethanol presi- dent and CEO Bob Gallant. The Ontario Buy Direct Program is only available to Ontario farm- ers, offering producers sev- eral grain -marketing alternatives to manage their risk, provide control over cash flow, potentially increase profitability and provide contract flexibility. The program offers a variety of sales contracts such as "Futures First," a contract that allows pro- ducers to lock into futures prices today and set the basis prior to delivery. This year GreenField Ethanol will purchase approximately 19 million bushels of corn but the demand is growing substantially. Estimates show that by 2008 North American demand for corn for ethanol will grow to 2.5 billion bushels per year. 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