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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2016-08-31, Page 3Wednesday, August 31, 2016 • Huron Expositor 3 St. Onge named Princess of the Furrow Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor The 2017 International Plowing Match in Walton is just around the corner. The event that's expected to attract hundreds of thousands will have a young Seaforth female to represent the global agriculture experience. In the second week of August, Irelyn St. Onge was named the 2016/2017 Huron Plowmen Prin- cess of the Furrow at the 89th Annual Huron County Plowing Match.With a vocabulary and con- versation skills of a University stu- dent, it's hard to fathom that she's only 16 -years -old. The ability to speak maturely and St. Onge's devotion to farming made her the prime candidate against all the other females. This year there were seven young ladies who were arbitrated by three judges in whom they were asked questions followed by a speech relating to agriculture, Huron County or a combination of the two. St. Onge focused on the two top- ics while emphasizing her family lineage in farming that dates back some four generations before her time. There is also a strong Irish heritage of agriculture on her mother's side, hence the surname- Irelyn. "Most importantly the roots in agriculture is to all of us, whether you come from a rural community or you are actually from (an) urban community," stated St. Onge in a recent interview. St. Onge said being the face of the 2017 IPM and representing the Huron County Plowmen's Associa- tion are big shoes to fill, but seeing as her sister was the 2010/2011 Princess of the Furrow winner, the load will be a little lighter. According to St. Onge this year is also much different than other IPM years as this will be the first time they will host a princess competi- tion. Along with being named the princess, the Seaforth native will also be in charge of endorsing the contest. "It's my job to promote that com- petition all throughout Ontario, so we have lots of princesses hope- fully from all over the province," St. Onge said last week adding that she will be doing this alongside with the Queen of the Furrow. Being a student at St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School in Clin- ton, she will divide her time between her educational matters as well as fairs or parades as it will be her duty to attend all the functions. She went on to say that she's excited for this year and the next leading into the 2017 IPM. She ended by commenting that farm- ing is a part of everyone's lives. "When you live in Seaforth, you might live in town, but you still have a connection to all the agri- culture," she said. "Every second friend of mine has a farm." Check out 2017 IPM event below To celebrate 'one-year away, the IPM 2017 Entertainment Commit- tee has put together an IPM Cross County Convoy on Sunday Sep- tember 25; the Sunday following the Wellington County IPM 2016. They have a goal of 100 tractors including tractors of all years and models that can reach a minimum speed of 10 -miles per hour attend- ing the event and will leave the IPM 2016 match site in Wellington County at 11 a.m. and arrive at the Brussels Arena at 4 p.m. travelling a total of 51 km. Irelyn St. Onge, 16, from Seaforth showcases her plowing skills. The tractors will be led out of Wellington by IPM 2017 Executive Member and marathon runner, Lynne Godkin. Bleachers will line Sports Drive in Brussels for the community to welcome their arrival. «The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo is so much more than tractors and plowing» says Jacquie Bishop, Chair of IPM 2017, «that is why we are inviting others to participate in the convoy.» Non -tractor participants will OPEN HOUSE Come Meet the New Owner Alysha Kipfer Tuesday, August 30 to Friday, September 2 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am - 7pm Friday 11 am - 5pm le 0 _iirLmhii_ la 0 1- —F be gathering at Brussels Live- stock and will join into the con- voy. To participate in the Con- voy, register with Brad & Trina McBride 519 226 3227 or email countyconvoy@gmail.com. Following their arrival, there will be a Harvest Dinner put on by the Brussels Agriculture Society at 5:30PM and an Entertainment Show at 7:OOPM that will preview the acts that are expected to attend the IPM 2017. Their goal is to raise funds to aid in hosting the Brussels Fall Fair at Courtesy of Facebook For information in regards to ticket purchases and the Enter- tainment Show contact Sherry McCall at 519.527.1307. next year's plowing match. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for kids (6-12) and can be purchased from members of the Brussels Agricul- ture Society, McGavin's Farm Equipment, and Townsend Tire. Our Office Will Be Closed Monday, Seplember 51h OIjIiICE �HOURS� positor Mondays - 9am - 5pm * Tuesdays - CLOSED Wednesdays - 9am - 5pm Thursdays - 9am - 5pm Fridays - 8am - 4pm / 8 Main Street, Seaforth ON PH: 519-527-0240 www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com