April 4th, 2008

Tuesday April 8th and Wednesday April 9th, IPM Organizers will be at Chesley’s Midwestern Agri-Fair hosted by the local Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs. From the IPM Booth on the Arena Floor, visitors will be able to purchase for the first time the IPM Lily Bulbs, a brilliant Red "Flower of the Match" available in packages of 5 for 12 dollars. Also a new CD featuring Bruce County Music, a new Kids Toy Tractor, Advance Admission Tickets, Wearables and people can book their RV Site for September. The IPM Poster will also be available locally for the first time both Tuesday and Wednesday. Artist Ken Thornburn of Tara is expected to be on hand Wednesday afternoon after 1:30 to autograph individual copies.

Sunday April 13th the IPM Antique and Beautification Committees co-host a special Spring Breakfast Event in Formosa. Drop by for Breakfast and bring along an interesting or unique item to be appraised! Adult Breakfast Tickets are 6 dollars and include one appraisal by experienced guests: Ross King (Coins, money and postcards), Brenda Hafermehl (jewellery), Dan Bailey, Len Metcalfe and Ken Scott (Auctioneers). Additional appraisals are 5 dollars each. Breakfast tickets for kids ages 4 to 10, $3 dollars also available at the door. IPM Souvenirs and information for Quilt and Beautification Competitions with May deadlines also available. This event is also a Beautification Tree Fundraiser Pick-up location.

For more details visit www.ipm2008.ca  or call 1-877-IPM-2008.
The International Plowing Match will be held Tuesday September 16th through Saturday September 20th on Wayne and Wendy McKague and neighbouring farms north east of Teeswater along Highway 4.

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Cheryl Leifso
IPM Volunteer
bleifso@wightman.ca
519-363-6212