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Nov. 3 – Election Day. Vote! Property rights amendment, Proposition 11
Nov. 12 – Regular meeting of the board of directors, County office, 7 p.m.

Polk County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and Dinner
Polk County Farm Bureau met Thursday evening, Oct. 8 at Buster McNutty's for a steak dinner and annual meeting.  Shelby Dickens, Polk County Farm Bureau's Talent Find,  opened the meeting singing the National anthem to the largest crowd in many years.  The members were treated to a review of the county's activities for the past year and were introduced to many of our youth participants. Speakers reviewed the past year's activities and members elected board directors.  Jay Snook, District 9 state director, spoke to the members on what was happening in Waco with the new construction and to promote a positive push for the "get out to vote" on Proposition 11.  President Bill Bergman introduced this year's Pioneer candidate Jack Pate, who served as the first president of the Polk County Board of Directors.  Shelby Gonzales, Polk County Farm Bureau Queen and District 9 Queen, was introduced. Door prize gifts were drawn and good tidings were exchanged between the attending members.

District Queen and Talent Find contests held
 

The District 9 Queen's contest was held in Livingston on Saturday, Sept. 26.  District 9 TFB State Director Jay Snook congratulates Polk County Queen, Shelby Gonzalez, for winning the District title. She will participate in the state competition in December at the annual convention in Fort Worth.  We are very proud of Shelby.  This is the second year for her to compete and she is currently the reigning District 9 Queen for 2008 and now 2009.  Good luck to her in the state competition!

The Polk County Talent Find contestant for 2009 is Shelby Dickens.  Shelby represented our county at the District 9 competition on Saturday, Sept. 26.  Shelby's performance was excellent and the Board is proud to have her as our representative!  Congratulations to the Houston County contestant for her winning performance and move to the state convention competition in December.

'Ag Day' Make Up
On Sept. 22, Polk County Farm Bureau sponsored the 2009 Ag Day Make Up.  The Ag Day was cancelled in May due to the H1N1 pandemic.  We were able to have the presentation this September for the now fifth graders who missed our show.  This presentation was the sixth annual Ag Day for Polk County.  The fifth grade teachers enjoyed the presentation as they have never been able to participate.  The CFB wants to thank Wal-Mart, GPS
Engineering, and Coca-Cola for helping to feed lunch to the 512 fifth graders. Our exhibitors were Southwest Dairyman's Association with a milking presentation, George Harrel with a saw mill, Texas Extension office, U.S. Forest Service, Texas Soil and Water, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Texas Game Wardens and display trailer, Big Sandy FFA and petting zoo, and Americare Ambulance company. 

A big thank you goes to the 40 FFA students who helped as event staff, working as kitchen help, group leaders, zoo keepers, and escorts.  The real treat was that this year was the first year that fourth graders in 2003 were able to be event staff for 2009.  We are looking forward to helping the now fourth graders learn more about agriculture on May 6, 2010.  

•  Vote Yes on Proposition 11 and protect your property from unfair seizure. This constitutional amendment stops the government from taking private property from you to give to another for his personal gain.

• More work is needed by the Legislature to ensure fair negotiations and adequate compensation in future eminent domain reform efforts.

• Vote Yes on Proposition 11 and remind your state representative and state senator to finish the job the next legislative session.

• Tell your neighbors! Bumper stickers and push cards are available at your county Farm Bureau office.

 

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