The Rural Voice, 1999-02, Page 47RAINY RIVER .,1!
Federation of Agriculture NEWSLETTER
R.R. 1, Devlin, Ontario POW 1C0
807-486-3622
• The Rural Voice is provided to Rainy
RAINY RIVER VALLEY River Federation members by the RRFA
Federation seeks solution to hydro interruptions
January 7, 1999•
A fresh new year and we're one
week ahead of deadline; what a great
start! It's cold here, really cold and
we do have the snow, but once again
very lucky as per usual in the
District; we're not snowbound or
suffering from the climatic changes.
Now if the power outages could be
corrected, we'd have it made.
Attending the RRFA meeting at
OMAFRA were: President, Linda
Armstrong; Secretary, Dianne
Vandenbrand; Vice -President,
Kristine Carpenter; Shirley Morrish,
KimJo Calder, Archie Wiersema,
Rudy Sinninghe, Wade Desserre, Bill
Darby and Gordon Cornell.
Gordon and Bill presented a letter
about the hydro situation and outages
that occurred over Christmas. A
number of repairs had to be made on
local farms and during holidays parts
are not easy to come by. Gordon has
the support of the RRFA to take the
letter, in person, to Mr. Doug McCaig
and explain clearly what the six -to -
eight -hour outages can do to
endanger livestock, businesses and
residents. Gordon is hoping to
suggest a solution.
Kristine reported for OAFE (Ag in
the Classroom). We received a packet
of dairy information to pass along to
classrooms and we will be in the
schools on February 19 for a Teachers'
Day. It is hoped that most of the
teachers, if not all, can make use of
the wonderful kits and information
that our committee has available. For
information, contact Kristine, Pat
Clysdale-Cornell or Shirley Morrish.
Wade reported for Community
Pasture. He said there's lots of snow
there and that there wouldn't be
anyone attending the annual on
January 19. He also mentioned that a
new manager would be hired.
KimJo reminded everyone of the
annual Cattlemen's meeting on
Wednesday, January 20. It will be at
7:00 p.m. at Stratton, and always the
coldest night of the year.
Linda stated that the President's
meeting is February 16 in Toronto
and the Board meeting is the next
day. She would like someone else to
go along with her so that our RRFA
can benefit from the entire two days.
Linda Armstrong, Tom Morrish,
Rudy Sinninghe and Wade Desserre
met with MP Robert Nault, in
December, at a constituency meeting
in Rainy River. From the sound of
their reports, Nault was in a corner
with all his answers ready. He's not
familiar with the agricultural sector;
it's up to all of us in this District to
keep reminding him.
• Did you remember that the
postage has gone up to 49 cents a
letter anywhere in Canada — that's
46 cents plus GST.
The town of Emo will be starting
off their IOOth birthday year with a
giant bonfire and skating party on
Friday, January 8. It goes from 7:00
to 9:00 p.m. and you're to bring your
used Christmas tree for the fire. It
will be outdoors, weather permitting.
Hot chocolate and donuts will be
provided. Mark your calendars for the
big barn dance, September 10, 1999.
Emo is one of our biggest
Agricultural supporters and central to
our farming area.
Condolences go out to the family
and friends of George and Bev Hyatt
with the passing of Marlene
Gouliquer. Marlene was everyone's
friend. She was one of the pioneers of
farm women working long hours to
get the field work done. Marlene
worked many years behind the desk
at the Stratton salesyards and
everyone will remember the warm
person that she was, always with
concern for her fellow workers. We'I
not forget that joyful laugh, her
appetizing meals, her famous salt and
pepper collection, and the beautiful
red hair.
"Some people come into our lives
and quickly go, some stay awhile and
leave footprints on our hearts, and we
are never, ever the same".
Manitoba Ag Days will be held
January 19 - 21, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. at Brandon Keystone Centre in
Brandon. Admission is free.
Vita Beef Days 1999 will be held
Wednesday and Thursday, January
13 & 14 at Vita, Manitoba.
Registration is $8 per day or $15 for
the two days. This includes a beef
lunch. This is their sixth annual trade
show.
If you are interested in the "No
Entry" signs — 12"x 5", they are
priced at $3 each and Kim Desserre
has a big box of them, or contact a
director nearest you.
4-H annual Leaders' Association
meeting is Friday, January 22 at
Rainy River. It is hoped that new,
potential leaders will attend and lel
their names stand for the executive
positions. "You will never find time
for anything: if you want time, you
must make it."
The annual 4-H Banquet and
Awards night is February 5 at the
Emo Arena, upstairs. The "Go for the
Gold" teams will give a presentation
and there will be short entertainment
from the Social Recreation 4-H Club.
Sign up for the Stock -dog Training
course coming up soon. Call OMAFRA
at 482-2310 or 1-800-465-2917.
Rainy River Feeder Finance will
hold their annual meeting at Morley
Municipal Office, Monday, February
8 at 7:30 p.m.
"The person who makes no
mistakes does not usually make
anything."0
– By Shirley Morrish
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