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Saugeen Conservation partners with Maitland Valley on 'Coffee, Crops and Donut' workshops
Saugeen and Maitland questions, etc. It's a great
Conservation Authorities opportunity to learn new
have been developing some things, problem -solve and talk
great connections with local shop with your neighbours
farmers through their Cof- over an extended coffee break.
fee, Crops and Donut work- "It's been a great program
shop series. and helps us to engage the
Over 150 farmers have been farm community and cham-
out to attend the workshops pion the excellent work they
and learn about various soil do," said Wayne Brohman,
conservation measures. General Manager of Saugeen
The workshops are taught Conservation. "Topics have
by farmers, for farmers, with included topics such as pol-
the aim of sharing experi- linator health, no -till man-
ences and methods in agement, high resolution
implementing best manage- soil sampling, strip till man-
ment practices on a variety agement, cover crops and so
of farms and on a variety of much more."
different levels. It's a relationship that's
At each session, a featured been building across the
farmer will speak about their province between farmers,
practices and share what conservation authorities and
they've learned with regard to the watersheds they share.
soil conservation measures. "We've been especially
Everyone is then free to ask pleased to partner Maitland
Valley Conservation Authority,
our fellow Conservation
Authority (MVCA), to the
south," said Brohman. "The
MVCA has been working with
farm communities for many
years and it was great to benefit
from their years of experience:'
The most amazing aspect
of the Coffee, Crops and
Donut Workshop series is
that all materials, resources
and technical expertise was
provided by and shared
unreservedly by local farm-
ers, businesses, groups and
organizations. Special
thanks to Hugh Simpson
(Osprey Honey Co.) ; Gerard
Grubb; Doug Aspinall of
Woodrill; Barry Raymer
(Practical Precision); Jay
Lennox and Luke Hartung
(North Wellington Co-op);
Ken Schaus, Richard Ahrens,
Submitted
Saugeen and Maitland conservation authorities have seen about 150 farmers out to the Coffee,
Crops and Donut workshop series. The next is Sept. 12, 2016 in Dungannon south of Lucknow.
John Kabbes and Steve
Nicoles (Schaus Land and
Cattle Co.), Brian Hall
(Agbusiness), Brian Hastie
(Quality Seeds), Blair Scott
(Sprucedale Agromart);
Harry Biermans; Dr. Peter
Kotzeff; Jim Boak (Salford
Group); the Bruce County
Plowmen's Association; Jeff
Eby (Huron Tractor); Ian
Dickison and Brian Ostern-
dorff (Roberts Farm Equip-
ment); Mike Chambers
Blyth Festival Singers set to begin 36th Season, new members welcome
Happiness is singing in the
choir!
Singing is good for the
body and the soul, and sing-
ing in a community choir is
all about individuals coming
together for the sheer joy of
making beautiful music.
So treat yourself and join the
Blyth Festival Singers as they
begin a wonderful 36th season
of making music in Huron
County! Whetheryou are afirst
time participant or a seasoned
singer, there is a place for every
voice in our choir. And stu-
dents get a special discount!
The Blyth Festival Singers
is a welcoming, non -audi-
tioned community choir
which has been going strong
since 1980. For 2016-17
Director Sharon Poelstra has
planned a fun and musically
rewarding season. We start
in fine form by working on
Handel's "Messiah" for joint
performances with the Strat-
ford Concert Choir.
April's "Around the World
in Song" will celebrate Cana-
da's 150th birthday and
other great international skills classes, ayoga session,
music. Our ever -popular and sectional and full
dinner cabaret and auction rehearsals.
"Huron Shores and Beyond" This year we welcome Jill
will pay tribute to music Wright of Stratford as our
from this area that we call accompanist. Jill brings many
home, and will host musical years of experience as a pianist,
guests with a Celtic flair! accompanist and chorister.
Of course the Singers So here's what you need to
always find other local oppor- know.
tunities to perform as well. Our first practice will take
In the fall the Singers will place on Sept. 7 with regis-
also repeat a popular Satur- tration starting at 7 p.m.
day workshop and social Practices are on Wednesdays
with an opportunity to par- from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the
ticipate in vocal and music June Hill Room above the
(Stoltz Sales and Service);
John Winkels (J&H Sales and
Service); Leigh Hudson
(P&H) and Lawrence Lev-
esque (Mapleseeds).
The next Coffee, Crops and
Donuts will be held on Sept.
12, 9-11 a.m. at the farms of
Harrison Burgsma and Regan
Milian (Maitland Valley Water-
shed), Lanesville Line between
Glens Hill Road and Dungan-
non Road, Dungannon, featur-
ing cover crops and berms. All
administrative building of
the Blyth Festival Theatre.
The entrance is at the back of
the theatre off Dinsley St.
Our first session will be
topped off by a social to give
everyone an opportunity to
meet and mingle.
Choir fees are $125 for the
season, with a 10% discount
for a second family member.
Student fees are half price.
Those who choose to sing for
a portion of the season may
arrange for pro -rated fees.
And first time singers can
Coffee, Crops and Donuts
workshops are free of charge
and everyone is welcome.
Support for this project
was provided through the
Ontario Soil and Crop
Improvement Association
from the GLASI Education
and Outreach Component
funded by the Ontario Minis-
try of Agriculture, Food and
Rural Affairs and Agriculture
and Agri -Food Canada
through Growing Forward 2.
attend three free trial prac-
tices before financially com-
mitting to the choir!
Join the Blyth Festival Sing-
ers for a year of learning and
enjoyment, making good
music and friendship. And
invite your friends as well! If
you just happen to have a
Messiah score be sure to bring
it along to the first practice.
For more information or to
get a registration form please
call Shelley McPhee Haist at
519-482-9306 or email shel.
mchaist@gmail.com
►POLICE BRIEFS
- Huron OPP
Always Think
Safety First
The 2016-2017 school year has
kicked off for thousands of local
students and some of these
children will be making their
first trek to school, while others
will be returning from their
summer break.
will be resuming enhanced
patrols around the various
school zones in an effort to
ensure everyone is following
the rules of the road and
staying safe.
In advance of the first day of
school Huron OPP would like to
remind motorists and students
to always "Think Safety First".
Parents and caregivers of school -
aged children are encouraged to
discuss the following safe bike
riding and walking rules with your
Huron County OPP Detachment children.
Children should always walk on
sidewalks where available.
Children should use the
services of the crossing guard
whenever available and cross at
the intersection.
Cyclists under 18 must wear an
approved helmet.
Always look both ways before
crossing a roadway and
remember to walk, not run
across the roadway.
Children need to watch for turning
vehicles before crossing a roadway.
Children should also avoid
listening to music or using their
mobile devices when cycling or
walking on the roadway.
Where possible, children should
use the buddy system.
Motorists need to drive with
particular care and attention
in and around school zones.
Children will make mistakes so
drive cautiously and anticipate
them. Here are some back to
school safety reminders for all
drivers.
Be aware and respect school
zone signage.
Always reduce your speed in
school zones.
Children will make mistakes -
be prepared to stop at all times.
Be patient and wait for children
to complete their crossing
before proceeding.
Do share the roadway with
cyclists and pedestrians at all
times. By law you must leave
a 1 metre berth when passing
a cyclist.
Be prepared to stop for stopped
school busses. If the overhead
flashing signal lights are
activated and the stop arm is
out drivers shall come to a stop.
Don't drive distracted, always
leave the phone alone.
A simple conversation with your
child will help to reinforce these
basic safety rules and will help
to get your child in the right
frame of mind of always "Think
Safety First". Together we can
all make a positive difference in
keeping our roadways safe and
collision free.
2016 INTERNATIONAL PLOWING MATCH & RURAL EXPO
September 20-24, 2016 —Town of Minto (Harriston), Ontario
Enjoy a fresh taste of farming and celebrate agriculture and rural
living at the 2016 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo.
Tented City offers over 500 vendors and exhibitors with
something for the whole family! Explore agriculture, food and
rural living, as well as antique and historical exhibits.
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Enjoy a variety of fabulous local talent and
entertainment - on various stages throughout the
Match. Performances by the RCMP Musical Ride are
sure to be a highlight.
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You can't see it all in one day! Call 1.800.661.7569 for more info! www.plowingmatch.org