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| The 2004 Farm Show Awards Banquet |
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| The Farm Show Awards Banquet was held on the evening of Wednesday, March 17 to honour those who excelled in the Seed Show and to present them with their awards. |
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| The Bowes Brothers entertained before and after the meal |
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| The procession arrives at the Head Table led by Vice President Keith Matthie |
| President Bill Halpenny welcomes the guest to the banquet |
| Vice President Keith Matthie introduced the Head Table, and later, introduced the guest speaker. |
| The guest speaker was Doug Tibben, owner of Tibben Equipment. He described his role as President of the Ontario Retail Farm Equipment Dealers' Association (ORFEDA). He had his audience "on the edge of their seats and breathless" - honestly - you can ask anyone who was there! |
| Pearl Bumstead spoke about the excitement that is building in Grey County as local volunteers plan to host the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in September 22-26, 2004. She extended an invitation to attend. |
| Ottawa Valley Seed Growers President Bill Halpenny presents Lynda McCuaig with her Past President's Pin |
| General Manager Tom Van Dusen reports on the state of the Farm Show |
| The Award Presentations were handled by Kathy Hardy. To see the presentation photos, click the Award Winners button below. |