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2008 SCHOOL SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS

Michigan 1st Place

Saint's Peter & Paul, Grand Rapids, MI
Velma Matson Upper Elementary, Newaygo, MI

Michigan 2nd Place

Sacred Heart of Jesus School, Grand Rapids, MI
Legacy Christian School, Grand Rapids, MI

Michigan 3rd Place

Winchester Elementary, Northville, MI
St. Joseph's Academy, Richmond, MI

Illinois 1st Place

Seth Paine Elementary School, Lake Zurich, IL

Illinois 2nd Place

Cathedral Grade School, Springfield, IL

Illinois 3rd Place

Proviso Area for Exceptional Children, Berkeley, IL

Referendum passes by healthy margin

(LANSING) - Michigan apple producers have voted to continue the Michigan Apple Advertising and Promotion Program, according to Don Koivisto, director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA).

The referendum passed by a healthy margin: 85 percent of the producers and 91 percent of the production volume. This continues the Michigan Apple Committee program for an additional five years, beginning Sept. 1, 2008 and ending Aug. 31, 2013.

Thanks to everyone who supported us and our efforts, and helped spread the word and ensure that all questions were answered, said Denise Yockey, executive director of the Michigan Apple Committee. On behalf of our entire staff, we appreciate the opportunity to work for this vibrant industry for another five years.

The Michigan Apple Advertising and Promotion Program improves the economic position of Michigan apple growers by developing advertising, promotion and publicity programs to create new markets for apples and/or apple products and to carry on market development and research. The program was last approved in 2003, and by law, must be renewed every five years.

More than 50 percent of the producer votes cast, representing more than 50 percent of the total number of bushels represented on the cast ballots, must have approved it in order for the program to be renewed.