/ PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, July 23, 1991 - 27 "A Family Tradition for 125 Years" * -- VOY / / Sa, Fi Rolly and Millle Coy were hosts for the annual East Central Ontario Zone Hereford picnic at their home near Blackstock on Sunday afternoon. A good number of families attended the afternoon's events. Travellers invited to vacation 'down on the farm' Travellers who want to ex- perience a little bit of country liv- ing as they travel across Canada, can do so by vacationing with members of the Ontario Farm Vacation Association. Individuals who are looking for alternatives to the traditional summer vacation past times, might enjoy horseback riding, hiking, hay rides or relaxing under the shade of a maple tree enjoying the peace and quiet of the country. Many guests enjoy visiting the barn during chore time, helping to feed a calf, or gather eggs. Families visiting farms should not expect to be entertained by farm families, the owners of the farm will be busy running their operations but will welcome visitors to observe their activities and may invite farm guests to join in when possible. Farm vacations provide an op- portunity to find out what life on the farm is all about while holidaying in the country. The reality of a farm holiday brings city living into a sharp contrast. The style and everyday life is so different, it is not a race against time but a race against nature and everyday is different. Farm vacations are not a new concept to European vacationers who have grown accustom to holidaying in the country in many parts of Europe, and England. Now they can discover the joys of a family country holidays in Ontario. Leadership in Action, a workshop for tomorrow's rural leaders at Bark Lake Leadership in Action (LIA) is shaping up to be the greatest leadership development con- ference for rural people this year. Registration for this five day pro- gram are pouring in from across the province. Approximately 60 people from a wide variety of rural organizations will be gathering at Bark Lake Leader- ship Centre near Irondale, nor- theast of Lindsay, from September 11 - 15, 1991. Their reasons for attending are as diverse as the people who will be there. Leadership in Action may not Service station hit second time in two weeks For the second time in less than two weeks, Flieler North End Service Station has been broken into. According to reports, the thieves, which struck Sunday night, made off with a number of automotive-related power tools. No arrests have been made in the case. answer every concern or question that you may have, but past par- ticipants have given high marks to the program. The ideas are practical, the skills useful and the people...maybe that's the most important part of LIA. The people are from all over the province, representing both local and pro- vincial rural and agricultural organizations: all ages, all ex- periences. They are the emerging leaders in their group, already ac- tively involved in an adult organization, and ready to move up. Full of energy and ideas, ready to learn what it takes to be a truly effective leader. There are a few spots remain- ing open for you to participate in this program. So if you're in- terested in developing your leadership ability, in meeting peo- ple, and enjoying a resort-like set- ting at the same time, then plan to attend Leadership in Action! For more information, please contact your local Ministry of Agriculture and Food Office (Ux- bridge 852-3328 or 1-800-263-3251; Bowmanville 623-3348 or 1-800-263-8023), or write to: Leadership in Action, Box 1030, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 6N1. Ap- plication deadline is August 9, 1991. [3 ee Doug Hadden, left, president of the East Central Ontario Zone Hereford Assoc., and 7 Brett Reavie, and Jr. Hereford member were just two of the many area Hereford farmers present at the group's annual picnic. Mr. Hadden operates Blessington Farms in Corbyville, Ont. and Brett Reavie is from Elzivar Farms in Flinton, Ont. Families with small children are attracted to farm vacations, children seem to really enjoy farm animals. Home cooked meals, fresh vegetables, preserves and freshly baked bread served in a friendly farm kitchen are just a few of the desirable attractions to families. For people who don't like motels or camping, or don't like eating alone while travelling On- tario Vacation Farm hosts can of- fer an alternative with Bed and Breakfast or Farm Vacations. There are three types of accom- modations available: - at home accommodations in- clude meals and lodging. Guests usually live in the farm and share their meals with the farm family - separate accommodations on the farm - in cottages or second farm houses with housekeeping and kit- - chen facilities - Bed and Breakfast includes one nights lodging and breakfast Guests interested in receiving additional information on OVEA, or a listing of the 100 farms call the Ministry of Tourism at 1-800-ONTARIO and ask for the Ontario Farm Vacation Associa- tion listing in their Bed and Breakfast Association Book or (send a self addressed legal size envelope (a number 10) with an international coupon. Ontario Vacation Farm Association., R.R. 2E Alma, Ontario NOB 1A0. Forder-Parks Insurance Brokers Inc. (CN NOX SRYORVH genenal insurance weeds. our 25% best 34 Water Street, Port Perry, Ontario LIL 1J2 985-8471 rate Subject to change without notice. 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