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The Rural Voice, 2006-04, Page 61APRIL 5 — Dairy Information Night, presented by the Perth Dairy Producers, 8:00 p.m. at the Milverton Rec. Complex. John McIntosh will talk about his experience with the mock disease outbreak held at his farm in December. Presentations will also be given by Eric McLeod, DFO Field Rep and Dave Murray, new DFO Board Member. For further details contact Norm Bedard, 519- 347-2596. 5 — Important Meeting, Beaver Valley Community Centre, 7:00 p.m. Presentations by: WSIB - Workmen's Compensation for Farmers, MTO/OPP — Provincial Constable Community Services and Media Relations, Grey County Farm Safety Association. For more information contact Jacquie Hendry 705-445- 5418 or fourxh@sympatico.ca Sponsored by Georgian Bay Fruit Growers and Blue Mountain Federation of Agriculture, Collingwood. 5-6 — London Swine Conference, London Convention Centre, London. Registration is $135 for one day, $200 for both days. For further details contact the Clinton OMAFRA Resource Centre, 519-482-3333. 7 — Grey and Bruce Federations of Agriculture Tommy Cooper Award meeting, Elmwood Community Centre (downstairs). Social: 6:30 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 p.m. Tickets $17.50/person. Tickets available from the Federation office or Township Directors. Calendar 8 — Cast Iron Seat Spring Meet, Royal Canadian Legion, 203 William Street, Shelburne, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Auction starting at 2:30 p.m. Admission $3. For more information contact 519-925-2536. Presented by the Cast Iron Seat Collectors Association. 10-12 — Rural Development Conference; Blue Mountain Resort, Collingwood. For details contact Vicki Nash -Moore, Conference Coordinator by e -mailing groupworks @ sympatico.ca 11-13 — Huron Perth Agriculture and Water Festival, Seaforth Arena and Agriplex. A program for Grade 3, 4 and 5 students from Huron and Perth Schools. For further details contact Steve Bowers, Ministry of Natural Resources, Clinton Office, 519-482- 3661 or Kittle McGregor 523-4368. 13 & 20 _ Environmental Farm Plan Workshop, Milverton. For further details or to pre -register contact Mary McIntosh, 519-393-6232. 13 — Western Ontario Lamb Producers Association meeting, Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, Wroxeter. Topic: Management discussion. For more information call 519-887-6443 or 519-335-3710. 15 — St. Mary's Agricultural Society presents an Antique Appraisal Day, St. Mary's Golf and Country Club 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 519-284-3630 or 519-349-2536. 20 — Perth County Federation of Agriculture Directors' Meeting, Perth Agri -Centre, Rostock, 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Deadline for the May issue of The Rural Voice is April 19, 2006 20 — 17th Annual Tourism Event and Brochure Swap in conjunction with "Beyond the City Lights" Rural Tourism Conference, Seaforth Community Centre and Agriplex, Seaforth, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Program registration and details are avvailable at: www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/rural/ events/bc1/Lights-bcl.htm 24 — Bruce County Federation of Agriculture Directors' Meeting, Bruce County Administrative Building, 30 Park Street, Walkerton, 8:00 p.m. Members are welcome to attend. 27 — Huron Perth Women for the Support of Agriculture Meeting, Mitchell Legion, 8:00 p.m. This is the Annual Meeting and Election. For more information contact Marianne Veldman, 519-263-2353 or Kate Monk 519-235-3527. 27 — Grey County Federation of Agriculture Directors' Meeting, Grey County Agricultural Services Centre Meeting Room (Grey Gables), 206 Toronto St. S., Markdale, 8:00 p.m. Members are welcome to attend. 30 — Mitchell Toy Show, Mitchell Community Centre, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adults $2, under 10 - free. Proceeds to Camp Bimini. For more information contact Darrell and Jo- Anne Sykes, 519-348-4976 or e-mail djsykes@cyg.net To add your calendar listing, call or write The Rural Voice Box 429 Blyth, ON NOM 1H0 519-523-4311 APRIL 2006 57