Announcing this year’s three new inductees to the Middlesex
County Agricultural Wall of Fame – The Western Fair
Association, along with its agricultural community, wishes
to announce three new additions to the wall for 2005. These
new inductees personify the history and tradition of agriculture
in Middlesex County. Dedication services take place in the
Carousel Room, Western Fair grounds, on Wednesday, March 9,
2005 starting at 11:30 a.m. Tickets for the lunch are $18.00
(taxes included), and can be purchased from Hugh Fletcher
by calling (519) 666-1572.
An excellent business manager from Ekfrid Township, David
McDonald is recognized for his many contributions to the agriculture
industry. A graduate of Ridgetown College of Agriculture Technology,
Mr. McDonald became directly involved in the pork production
industry making significant contributions to issues affecting
international trade and to the Canadian Pork Council. At the
provincial level, he was involved with several commissions
and programs that benefited all Ontario farmers. A former
Reeve of Ekfrid County and Warden of Middlesex County, he
has been, and continues to be, actively involved in many County
organizations.
The Late Emily Guest (d. 1936)
Born just outside of Birr in 1871, Emily Guest received her
education at the universities of Western Ontario, Toronto,
Columbia and Oxford, a remarkable accomplishment for a woman
at the turn of the 20th Century. Miss Guest became a teacher
in rural secondary schools. She pioneered the Women’s
Institute program in Ontario as a means of increasing health
and educational awareness among rural people. In Great Britain,
she organized Women’s Institute groups as a way to encourage
food production. Through her writing, lectures and her leadership
skills, this remarkable woman made immeasurable contributions
to the betterment of the rural community.
The Late Clarence Hardy (d. 1995)
From Biddulph Township, Clarence Hardy was a strong advocate
for responsible agriculture and supporter of innovative business
practices. During his lifetime, Mr. Hardy was employed as
a cattle producer, drover, butcher, cook and a promoter of
better beef production. Active in his community beef improvement
associations and the Canadian Cattleman’s Association,
Mr. Hardy has been recognized for his excellent farming practices,
and as a member of the Canadian Free Trade Commission. Through
his honesty, integrity and leadership, he represented the
needs of rural
Ontario, resulting in “a better deal” for farmers.
For further information and/or tickets for the event please
contact Hugh Fletcher at (519)666-1572.
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