The Rural Voice, 1999-01, Page 54PERTH
Andy DeVries, R.R. #1, Atwood NOG 1E30 Phone/Fax 519-356-2133
PCFA Office 229-6430 Fax 229-6269 e-mail: perth@ofa.on.ca
County Federation of Agriculture NEWSLETTER
Season's Greetings to all
At the time of writing the
Christmas Season is upon us, and we
can't help but reflect on the past year,
particularly the last quarter.
Many in the agriculture
community are faced with much
uncertainty and this has brought
severe financial stress to many farm
families, which will have a major
impact on our celebration of the Holy
Season. Our hearts go out to those
who find themselves in this very,
very unfortunate situation. My prayer
is that we continue to help, encourage
and support one another in ALL areas
of our lives. May we turn our hearts
to the true meaning of Christmas
which will give you Comfort for the
Ellice history book — you can help
The Ellice History book is now in
the final stages and this project would
not have been possible without the
tremendous effort of so many
volunteers in the community.
Some residents and friends of
Ellice have asked if they could make
a financial contribution to the project.
We welcome all donations.
Contributions over $l0 will be issued
a tax receipt. Contributions of $100
or more will be acknowledged in the
book as patrons. Patrons who
contribute $300 will be given a book.
Your gift of $ l00 may be
designated in honour or in memory of
PCFA high school
scholarships
Congratulations to the following
Perth County Federation of
Agriculture high school scholarship
winners: Bart Kersten and Susan
Gillesen - St. Michael Catholic
Secondary School; Jessica White -
St. Marys District Collegiate &
Vocational Institute; Andrew
Coghlin - Listowel District
Secondary School; Owen Rourke -
Mitchell District High School; Blake
Freeman - Stratford Central
Secondary School.
We wish these students the best of
luck in their continuing education.0
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an individual and this too will be
acknowledged in the book. The
deadline to become a patron is
January 20, 1999. Thanks again for
your support. Donations can be sent
to Rhonda Ehgoetz, RR I,
Sebringville, Ontario NOK 1XO, 519-
393-6888.0
— Submitted b', Ellice History
Book Committee
• The Rural Voice is provided to farmers
in Perth County by the PCFA.
present and Hope for the New Year.
We wish our members and their
families a Blessed Christmas.0
— Andy DeVries, President
PERTH COUNTY FEDERATION
OF AGRICULTURE
JANUARY
DIRECTORS'
MEETING
Thursday,
January 28, 1999
Downie Mutual Insurance
Office, Sebringville
8:00 p.m.
ALL MEMBERS ARE
WELCOME TO ATTEND
ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN
Potential Dates for 1999 Workshops
Daytime Workshops: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
January 12 & January 19 — Monkton
January 20 & January 27 — Mitchell
January 26 & February 2 — Sebringville
February 3 & February 10 — Milverton
February 16 & February 23 — Mitchell
February 25 & March 4 — Perth East
Evening Workshop — 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
February 11 & February 19 — OMAFRA
Other dates are available if enough interest is shown in the area. These
dates are available to you on a first come basis. Call now when there is still a
choice. Pre -registration is required — no cost to attend.
Is your book sitting on the shelf? You can still finish it, have it reviewed and
be eligible for the $1,500.00 incentive.
If your book has been reviewed and you have not applied for an incentive,
you may as long as the action is listed in your plan.
TAKE THE LEAD — DO YOUR PLAN IN 1999.
Registration and more information:
Stratford OMAFRA Office - 271-0280 or 1-800-265-8502
or Mary E. McIntosh, Program Rep. - 393-6232