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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 22 Feb 1997, p. 19

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m Rural Youth Have Chance For Work at Country Fairs In a cooperative initiative between the Government of Canada and the Canadian 4- H Council, rural young people people are invited to learn new skills and have fun providing service to their communities this summer. From May to November 1997, several hundred hundred 4-H members will staff Government of Canada rural exhibit booths at about 150 fairs and exhibitions across the country. Agriculture and Agri- Food Canada, on behalf of the Government of Canada, has taken a leading role in improving accessibility to federal programs and services services in rural Canada. Through its rural exhibits program, the federal government government will inform Canadians about the programs available in their communities, and rural youth will be key. players. players. "This initiative is an example of the Government of Canada's dedication to improving the job skills of young men and women in rural Canada," said Ralph Goodale, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. "I am pleased Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is cooperating with the Canadian 4-H Council in providing this unique work experience for the next generation generation of rural Canadians." The Canadian 4-H Council will recruit and train the 4-H staffers who will greet the public,, generate interest in the displays and provide information to rural fair-goers Under the direction of booth supervisors provided provided by Agriculture and Agri- Food Canada. Successful candidates must be in their second year of high school, at least; have, a background dealing with the public, especially youth; have public speaking or demonstration experience; and be courteous and creative. creative. Application deadline is March 14, 1997. Application forms (including scheduled fairs and exhibitions) are available from regional and provincial 4-H offices, or from the Canadian 4-H Council, 1690 Woodward Dr. V Suite 208, Ottawa, ON, K2C 3R8. Phone: (613) 723- 4444. Fax: (613) 723-0745. E-mail: afriend@4-h-cana- da.ca. Home page: www.4-h- canada.ca. OAFE Appoints New Manager The Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc. (OAFE) Board of Directors has appointed Alan King to the position of OAFE Managing Director. In his new role, King will be responsible for helping raise the profile of OAFE, and expand the funding base needed to extend the reach of its programs and services even further into Ontario's classrooms. King gained leadership experience through prior positions with the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, Ontario Pork and the Ontario Agricultural Training Institute. The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, February 22, 1996 Page 19 The Kaitlin Group™ http:// www. lajHtmgroup.com Mfmm m Mi te émi V m mM rafiag fin Ute torn Iki km Hfcraf? ftffrte Mon - Thurs: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m Weekends & Hoi: 11 o.m. - 6 p.m. 1-800-305-6849. . Detached Freehold Bungalows '38"'&45* Ibis Mon -Thur.: 1 pm - 8 pm Fri.: Closed Weekends & Hoi: 11 am : 6 pm (905)697-0792 Country Freehold Towns |! p nr* 40' lots from $144,990 * One unit only priced at $119,990 . Mon - Thur: 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fri: Closed Weekends & Hoi: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 905-427-8605 (Toronto) 905-623-7027 (Local) Mon. - Thur: 1 p.m. - 8 p.m Fri: Closed Weekends & Hoi: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (905)623-7027 or (905)427-8605 PRIORITY m PREVIEW I z $' Ifcatti I7Q990 « wnn MovEs ASK FOR E IZ.Ü £ ■UUuYOUIN. DETAILS B ftor Afml/May Oca MMarijtmitmjjrtimlfij âtotMsferSdfe your down payment over the next 12 months! < KAITLIN KAITLIN KAITLIN KAITLIN KAITLIN KAITLIN

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