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Port Perry Veterinary Services donates $50 annually, to be divided among the four members of the Port Perry Dairy * Club who obtain the highest scoresion their year's work. Winners announced at the Durham West 4-H Awards Night, held recently in Uxbridge were (1) Barclay Phoenix, (2) Laura Phoenix and tied for third place were Jennifer Smith and Michael Phoenix. In front are Michael Phoenix, Laura Phoenix. In the back are Dr, and 4-H leader Earl Phoenix. Bob McCrae, Barclay Phoenix to be rural prosperity Over 400 Otkario farmers will be attending the 1993 Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) convention being held Nov, 22, 23 and 24 at the Constellation Hotel in Toronto. This year's convention thente is: "Partners in Rural Prosperity". "Good rural development policies go hand in hand with good farm policies," said OFA President Roger George. "Agriculture is a key component of the rural economy and can be the catalyst for economic renewal. During the convention we'll be {ooking at new ventures in marketing, making rural development a reality and taking a hard look into the future." Mr. George says that not all farmer delegates are going to agree with the' views expredsed by some of the special guests, Royal Fair means big business for farmers. The fun and excitement of the Royal Agricultural Winter' Fair is often associated with watching horags perform in the show ring or visiting interesting and informative displays on how food gets from the farm to the table, But the Royal is also a place for bustling trade, where Canadian sellers arrange sales agreements with internationgl buyers to export high-quality livestock to more than two dozen destinations worldwide. A good number of the very best cattle being sold this year will be from Ontario. The province's reputation for constantly improving breeds has brought international fame and fortune to the livestock industry. | The value of cattle exports from the province rose to more thap $73 million in 1992-98 from just over $67 million in are attendipg the Royal this year to examine and buy the best of Canada's cattle. The International Trade Centre provides a bit of privacy and convenience for those business people who would Arr 1991-92, according to Statisti Canada. The market. is expanding beyond live animals, with exports of dairy cattle semen accounting for close to $34 million this year - nearly $8.5 million more than last year. More than 1,000 buyers from the European Community, the United States and as far away as Japan, Chile and Australia prefer to disév away - but not too far away - from the hustle and bustle of the fair. . The Centre, run by fair organizers in conjunction with the Ontario Minis'ry of Agriculture and Food, provides visitors with meeting room space, photocopying, facsimile and international phone services, and even a cup of coffee. to $140.00. They come Electric starts are you can count 48 620 Reg. Rd, 21, Utica 2 Miles West of Manchester po (~r SAY NO TO SNOW. Say no to snow by saying yes toa John Deere snowblower. se from 8 rugged. dependable models, ali with mon ley saving rebates snow higher, faste Controls are at your fingertips so you can put the snow where you want it "John Deere starts st rong an Factory rebates only last until December 27. And that's no snow job. So hurry to your nearest John Deere dealer today. J. | Nothing Utica Farm Equipment Limited utting widths of up to 32 inches rther than ever before available for all models. works hard That's reliability on ali winter long Runs Like a Deere" 985-9701 The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair continues to November 20 at the CNE Grounds, Toronto. "but a "proggerous and comgpetitive tulbire for our ndustry means looking at options and partnerships we may have shunned in the past." Guest speakers to the convention "include Jack Wilkinson, president of the Canadian . Federation of Agriculture; Julien Den Tandt, general manager of United Breeders Inc.; George Brink University of Guelph; Dennis Avery, Hudson Institute; Gary Davidson, special advisor on rural policy to the Ontario Minister of Agriculture; and Dr. Robert Tosterud; professor of economics at the University of « South Dakota. » A "Conversation with Cabinet" panel has been scheduled for Monday evening and will provide Ontario's farm delegates with the opportunity for an open exchange with Ontario's Ministers of - Finance; Agriculture and Food; Natural Resources; Labour; Municipal Affairs'and Environment and Energy. "I think this convention will set the stage for ,a broader discussion this winter on long tert strategy for Ontario , agriculture," Mr. George said. "We intend to have the delegates leave with the sure knowledge that everyone has a Tole to play in the rural economy regardless of the size and style of farming operation they have chosen." The Ontario Federation is Canada's largest farm organiz- ation with over 20,000 farm family members and 29 member commodity boards, marketing agencies. At the Durham East 4-H awards night held recently at the Orono Town Hall, Eric Barkey received a clock from CIBC for the outstanding 4-H male and also received the Bev Eil's Memorial trophy for the High Senlor-Member In the 4-H judging competition. Linda Heeringa was the recipient of the outstanding female award. The November 10 meeting of 'the Port Perry Senior Citizens Club opened with our National Anthem accompanied by Eva Hunter on the piano. A very moving Remembrance Day ceremony was performed by our members. Four seniors in Legion "Uniforms brought the dian flag to the front of the Report Prices quoted at market closing Monday. * ard $/ $/Metric Bushel Tonne Corn 329 129.51 Corn 294 115.74 Soys 8.32 305.69 Prices supplied courtesy W.G. THOMPSON & SONS LIMITED * + R.R.1, Bethany Hwy. 7A & 35 . Bhi members. The flag, was lowered as the Last Poste was played and raised during the Reveille. The ceremony was completed with a reading of the poem "In Flanders Field" The Seniors have seen and participated in the wars we remember today and know personally of the human losses and the scars, both * physical and mental, that result from these conflicts. We do remember. Following the reading of the p gs by Mary and a Treasurer's report by Vic our Guest Speaker, Gary Senior Citizen meeting Edgar, Chief of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island told us of their plans for their Islandgproperty and their effofts to secure and improve their way of life. : Tickets for our Christmas dinner are still available. Hurry as they are nearly sold out. One bus to the Christmas Lights at . Niagara is full. A second bus is available if enough people are interested. Call the ins at 985-4186 asap as bus "leaves on December 4. The Barbados trip has some left. Euchres on Wednesday November 17 at 1:30 pm and Saturday Nov. 20 at 8:00 pm. New members to the Port Perry Seniors are always w e. Don't forget our Wedn morning drop-in at the Latcham Centre 9:30-12:30 pm. , Sell, Swap, Rent,