Thankful to have supportive Dad

We celebrate my dad’s birthday on April 3 every year but this year he was turning 70!
He did not want a big celebration but we did end up going out for a pizza Sunday afternoon. He was in his glory since the restaurant sold Nevada tickets and he won $100.
It was a perfect celebration for him.
When I think about my dad being 70, I barely can believe it! Though my dad has had plenty of health issues and scares, when he is feeling good, he works like a 40-year-old.
He enjoys being busy and cares deeply about our community. Preparing for the OFSAA boys’ hockey tournament was right up his alley. Running the roads to watch Maddie and Marlee play hockey or baseball is pure enjoyment.
Heck, he even makes school concerts (Shane and I are pretty sure he may not have ever made one of ours!)
I can count on my dad for any tractor work. He can spend hours and hours moving snow or levelling a rough driveway. Hauling hay is treat to him but to me, I spend the entire time thinking about how many other things I have to do.
I’m so thankful to have such a supportive Dad and I wish him many more years of health, happiness, and hobbies (I say “hobbies” because my dad being busy seems to keep him healthy!)
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The Rainy River Ag Day held Saturday at the Emo Legion was a success!
All indications from the evaluations were positive and it seemed as though many enjoyed our day-long list of speakers and trade show. Many did suggest we look into a bigger venue, so we are thinking that there is interest in continuing this event.
The support from our local businesses was nothing less than awesome! Our speakers were full of enthusiasm and if you weren’t able to make it, you missed out!
I personally would like to thank the Rainy River Federation of Agriculture for making this a priority and making it happen. I look forward to next year’s event and I’m already excited about some of the speaker suggestions.
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This Saturday (April 8) is training day at the Stratton sales barn. We are excited to walk through the process with our staff and we hope we can train and excite some new bodies, as well.
We have ordered some new equipment that we hope will help our staff during the business of our sales. We know we need to continue to change and make improvements, and who better to let us know how to do this than our own staff!
If you are planning to come, please let me know so I can be sure we will have enough pizza and pop!
We are planning to start at 1 p.m. and wrap up around 3:30 or 4 p.m.
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The Rainy River Feeder and Breeder groups are holding their annual meeting this Monday (April 10) at 7:30 p.m. at the Chapple Hall.
If you are interested in using these groups to purchase cattle, or would like to learn more on how they work, this is your night to attend!
They are a real asset to livestock producers and have been a huge benefit to our sales barn in Stratton.
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As you may have noticed, I’m now taking orders for trees. We have red pine and white spruce only.
If you would like to place an order, send me a text or give me a call at 275-9706.
We have less trees this year so they will go quicker!
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Hope to see you on Saturday, April 15 at the sales barn in Stratton for our annual spring work bee.
It starts at 9 a.m.