Each year the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company partners with the District #8 4-H Council to recognize the Farmer/Farm Family of the Year, someone who demonstrates a commitment to agriculture in the Moose Jaw and surrounding area. Nominees represent leadership in the agricultural production area and must demonstrate new, unique and innovative farm practices to move forward during a difficult agricultural economy.
THE MOOSE JAW EXHIBITION COMPANY LIMITED
AND
DISTRICT 8 4-H COUNCIL
PRESENT THE
2008 FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR
AND 4-H HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE’S
AWARDS BANQUET
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND, 2008
COCKTAILS 6:30PM DINNER 7:00PM
GOLDEN NUGGET CENTRE
GUEST SPEAKER LYLE STEWART,
MINISTER OF ENTERPRISE AND INNOVATION
This year we are pleased to recognize
Robert, Eleese, Josee and Justine Aitken
of Eyebrow, Saskatchewan
as the 2008 Farm Family of the year
Marion Beuttner and
The Late Flora Froehlich
both of Marquis, Saskatchewan
as inductee’s into District 8 4-H Hall of Fame.
Robert and Eleese Aitken operate a mixed farm in the Eyebrow area. Rob has grown up in the Eyebrow area and is a second-generation farm operator. They have a much-diversified operation where he grows wheat, canola, flax, lentils and certified Alfalfa with Leafcutter Bees.
Rob is also president of the Tugaske Co-op and volunteers in many areas of the town including the curling rink, skating rink, school events, fair and volunteer fireman. He also volunteers as the sound technician at many skating competitions in Saskatchewan
Eleese is the school principal at the K-12 Eyebrow schools and is actively involved with the Eyebrow Recreation Board and Catering committee.
The entire family is involved with many after school activities including caring for horses, chickens, dogs and cats.
Marion Beuttner of Marquis was an Assistant or Leader of the Marquis Plains 4-H Club for 10 years. She has 10 children and all were 4-H members. Marion is always willing to lend a hand and involved with Marquis CWL, Church Board, PTA, School board, Credit Union and Senior Centre as well as the Hockey Club to name a few.
The Late Flora Froehlich of Marquis was involved with 4-H Light Horse Leader for 10 years. She had 5 children and 4 were involved in 4-H. Flora was involved in the Community Club, Parish Council and CWL.
We would encourage the community to join us to recognize the Aitken, Beuttner and Froehlich families for their achievements and contributions to Agriculture and youth in our community.
TICKETS $15.00 EACH OR
$120 FOR A TABLE OF EIGHT
Tickets are available at the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company office
(250 Thatcher Drive East)
and Merle Norman & More (321 Main Street North) 694-0880 |
