The Butler County Farm Bureau will hold its spring meeting at 6:30 p.m. April 12 at the Unionville Grange Hall, Benbrook Road.

The program includes a presentation by ventriloquist Cindy Speck and member services and committee reports.

A stuffed pork chop dinner will be served. Cost is $12.50 per person.

A drawing for a 2013 Butler County Farm Bureau paid membership and other door prizes will be awarded.

Reservations are due by April 5. Checks should be made payable to Butler County Farm Bureau and mailed to Evelyn Minteer, 362 North Road, Butler, PA 16001, or call 724-283-6719 for more information.

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