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The Lucknow Sentinel, 2014-02-19, Page 66 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, February 19, 2014 Junior Farmers year in review The Huron County Junior Farmers have been very busy. In December, the club worked dili- gently to get the affiliation book for 2013 done. The final result was an impressive report of what the club accomplished in 2013. MAKE ). ISH Canada Because some wishes can't wait for someday. www.makeawish.ca 1-888-822-9474 January was a busy month as well with the Annual General Meeting and the club also held a new mem- ber evening at the Moles- worth Bowling Alley on Jan. 25. The club also worked hard on creating a scrap- book of the previous year for others to enjoy in the future. Just as Junior Farm- ers has always been known as a "rural matchmaker," the Huron club saw member Rachel Haney marry Haldi- mand Norfolk member Mark Vaarkamp. The first provincial event of 2013 was the Winter Games on Feb. 16, hosted by the Renfrew County Jun- ior Farmers, held in Pem- broke. The event was a lot of fun for all that attended including several new mem- bers. The club also held a social afternoon Feb. 18 at Cobble Hills in St. Mary's where the group went tub- ing. Through the winter months, the club has also been working on the Huron County Junior Farmers Club Constitution. In February, a team traveled to North Simcoe, to compete in the second annual bonspiel held in Elmvale, by the North Sim- coe club. Huron County did very well, coming out on top as the day's overall winner. March is always an excit- ing time of year. Many members made it to the March conference, which was held in London this year. It was an awesome moment for the club, when we were announced as the overall club of the Year 2012. The club also seen member Wade Doelman, win the New Member of the Year Award 2012. The club also picked up several communi- cation awards. The theme for the year was "Just Say Yes!" April saw the club assist- ing the Seaforth Agricultural Society clean up the fallen show barn. That day was full of laughs and crazy weather. The club also assisted with the Breath of Spring, hosted by the Homecraft division of the Seaforth Agricultural Society and the Lung Asso- ciation, which is always a favourite. The club also had a wing night and a t -shirt design evening to sport a new shirt at our events. A few members also attended the spring provincial direc- tors training and meeting held in Haldimand-Norfolk. We were also proud support- ers of the Agriculture and Water Festival that contin- ues to impress members each year. The spring saw the club participating in events hosted by other clubs nearby. It was a great oppor- tunity to learn some new ideas and activities to use in Fri & Sat 6:45 & 9:15 4 Sun -Thur 00 7:30 AuT._15-15 OSAGE COUNTY Fri a Sat CAS a. 9:1S Sun - Thor 730 Sat & tun Mat 1: www.movieli riksza hnq difioncei'l .800.265-3438 our club. This included a hockey tour- nament, and a car rally to name a few. 11 1 The Huron County Junior Farmers have been very busy. The summer is always busy, but always a favourite time for the club. This year, the club hosted the very first annual baseball tournament. It was a complete success. It was held in Kirk - ton. We also sold a lot of ice-cream at the Dungannon Tractor pull as the weather worked in the club's favour once again. Members helped the Cen- tral Huron Agricultural Society with their demolition derby, which did not see the most favourable weather. The president of the club, Samantha Klaver, spoke on our behalf at the ambassador competition as well, where she decorated and had the cake auctioned off. The proceeds went to the Central Huron fair. July went just as quickly for the club. They attended the Poker Rally in Sea - forth for Canada Day it went really well. The Junior Farmers also had another fun filled, exciting time at the North Simcoe annual baseball tourna- ment near Wasaga Beach that saw two members get engaged at the start of our first game! Congratulations to Ben Beirnes and Lisa Nethercott! As always, we assisted with the Huron County 4-H Association's Go For the Gold competition. August saw the club host six exchange delegates from all over the world. The club enjoyed showing them what Huron has to offer including the Exeter Rodeo, Goderich beaches, Cowboy Loft and everyday farm life. 4.41% 4.114 • .,111 NOVI fill 011,11 4,04 till a chi hrenla4r (Wet, ...11 Maize 'Your 0Wri Lk-tr. Wive, LoAts arK11,uiL We 01.ret idle at kiwi) 4-1c. rargito St, COI:01CH 524-2323 AW43955 Members also enjoyed celebrating member David Haney's marriage to Jen Scott. September always gets the club back into the swing of things. The club assisted the Seaforth Agricultural Society with their fall fair, which was very successful once again. The club also sponsored member Danika Klaver in the Ambassador Competition, in which she was successful in being chosen at the 2013-2014 Seaforth Fall Fair Ambassador. Huron County has also been work- ing with the Bluewater Heritage Com- mittee and the South Huron Heritage Committee to promote Century Farm Sign applications, resulting in over a dozen signs being applied for and received. We also took part in making sugges- tions for the Huron County Cultural Plan. We enjoyed giving our input from the young people's perspective as well as learning things about our own county we had no idea existed. We spent an excessive amount of time preparing for Sing Swing, which is a provincial event that showcases, danc- ing, singing and home craft events and classes. Huron hosted Swing Sing 2013, in November, on a weekend that just had to show our lovely winter weather. The last time the club hosted the province was April 2012, for the spring Provin- cial Directors training and meeting. Despite the weather, we saw tables beyond tables of home craft entries, and numerous entries that showcased enthusiasm towards our theme, "Bat- tle the Elements." We battled the cold weather as we entered a float in the Seaforth Santa Claus Parade and the Clinton Santa Claus Parade. We finished 2013 off with our Annual Christmas party. It was a lot of fun and a great way to start off the Christmas season. In the Christmas spirit, we made a donation to the Huron County Christmas Bureau. To start 2014 off, we held our Annual General Meeting, at member Saman- tha Klaver's home. The 2014 Huron County Junior Farmers executive is as follows: Julie Nethercott, president; Samantha Klaver, past president; Jac- quelyn Denham, vice-president; Samantha Klaver, secretary; Kayla Bishop, treasurer; Becky Aikens, pro- vincial director; Erica Murray, agricul- tural representative and Lisa Nether- cott social committee representative. LET'S MAKE CANCER HISTORY For information about cancer, serviceS or to make a donation 16888•939•3333 • www.cancenza Canadian Can cer Society Socitte conadlienne du cancer * y. -t, • . 4.) c 14. ? gThe • •i----\ 'f- * i r--- j (--' : Lucknow Sentinel Birthday Club Trey Bender February 19, 2005 -9 years old Alyssa Moffat February 20, 2009 - 5 years old Abby Robinson February 22, 2006 - 8 years old Madeline Collins February 22, 2002 - 12 years old Quinn Murray February 24, 2006 - 8 year old Your child can be a member of the Sentinel's birthday club call 519-528-2822 to register linknow Swami 619 Campbell Street 519-528-2822 \ 4 January was a busy month as well with the Annual General Meeting and the club also held a new mem- ber evening at the Moles- worth Bowling Alley on Jan. 25. The club also worked hard on creating a scrap- book of the previous year for others to enjoy in the future. Just as Junior Farm- ers has always been known as a "rural matchmaker," the Huron club saw member Rachel Haney marry Haldi- mand Norfolk member Mark Vaarkamp. The first provincial event of 2013 was the Winter Games on Feb. 16, hosted by the Renfrew County Jun- ior Farmers, held in Pem- broke. The event was a lot of fun for all that attended including several new mem- bers. The club also held a social afternoon Feb. 18 at Cobble Hills in St. Mary's where the group went tub- ing. Through the winter months, the club has also been working on the Huron County Junior Farmers Club Constitution. In February, a team traveled to North Simcoe, to compete in the second annual bonspiel held in Elmvale, by the North Sim- coe club. Huron County did very well, coming out on top as the day's overall winner. March is always an excit- ing time of year. Many members made it to the March conference, which was held in London this year. It was an awesome moment for the club, when we were announced as the overall club of the Year 2012. The club also seen member Wade Doelman, win the New Member of the Year Award 2012. The club also picked up several communi- cation awards. The theme for the year was "Just Say Yes!" April saw the club assist- ing the Seaforth Agricultural Society clean up the fallen show barn. That day was full of laughs and crazy weather. The club also assisted with the Breath of Spring, hosted by the Homecraft division of the Seaforth Agricultural Society and the Lung Asso- ciation, which is always a favourite. The club also had a wing night and a t -shirt design evening to sport a new shirt at our events. A few members also attended the spring provincial direc- tors training and meeting held in Haldimand-Norfolk. We were also proud support- ers of the Agriculture and Water Festival that contin- ues to impress members each year. The spring saw the club participating in events hosted by other clubs nearby. It was a great oppor- tunity to learn some new ideas and activities to use in Fri & Sat 6:45 & 9:15 4 Sun -Thur 00 7:30 AuT._15-15 OSAGE COUNTY Fri a Sat CAS a. 9:1S Sun - Thor 730 Sat & tun Mat 1: www.movieli riksza hnq difioncei'l .800.265-3438 our club. This included a hockey tour- nament, and a car rally to name a few. 11 1 The Huron County Junior Farmers have been very busy. The summer is always busy, but always a favourite time for the club. This year, the club hosted the very first annual baseball tournament. It was a complete success. It was held in Kirk - ton. We also sold a lot of ice-cream at the Dungannon Tractor pull as the weather worked in the club's favour once again. Members helped the Cen- tral Huron Agricultural Society with their demolition derby, which did not see the most favourable weather. The president of the club, Samantha Klaver, spoke on our behalf at the ambassador competition as well, where she decorated and had the cake auctioned off. The proceeds went to the Central Huron fair. July went just as quickly for the club. They attended the Poker Rally in Sea - forth for Canada Day it went really well. The Junior Farmers also had another fun filled, exciting time at the North Simcoe annual baseball tourna- ment near Wasaga Beach that saw two members get engaged at the start of our first game! Congratulations to Ben Beirnes and Lisa Nethercott! As always, we assisted with the Huron County 4-H Association's Go For the Gold competition. August saw the club host six exchange delegates from all over the world. The club enjoyed showing them what Huron has to offer including the Exeter Rodeo, Goderich beaches, Cowboy Loft and everyday farm life. 4.41% 4.114 • .,111 NOVI fill 011,11 4,04 till a chi hrenla4r (Wet, ...11 Maize 'Your 0Wri Lk-tr. Wive, LoAts arK11,uiL We 01.ret idle at kiwi) 4-1c. rargito St, COI:01CH 524-2323 AW43955 Members also enjoyed celebrating member David Haney's marriage to Jen Scott. September always gets the club back into the swing of things. The club assisted the Seaforth Agricultural Society with their fall fair, which was very successful once again. The club also sponsored member Danika Klaver in the Ambassador Competition, in which she was successful in being chosen at the 2013-2014 Seaforth Fall Fair Ambassador. Huron County has also been work- ing with the Bluewater Heritage Com- mittee and the South Huron Heritage Committee to promote Century Farm Sign applications, resulting in over a dozen signs being applied for and received. We also took part in making sugges- tions for the Huron County Cultural Plan. We enjoyed giving our input from the young people's perspective as well as learning things about our own county we had no idea existed. We spent an excessive amount of time preparing for Sing Swing, which is a provincial event that showcases, danc- ing, singing and home craft events and classes. Huron hosted Swing Sing 2013, in November, on a weekend that just had to show our lovely winter weather. The last time the club hosted the province was April 2012, for the spring Provin- cial Directors training and meeting. Despite the weather, we saw tables beyond tables of home craft entries, and numerous entries that showcased enthusiasm towards our theme, "Bat- tle the Elements." We battled the cold weather as we entered a float in the Seaforth Santa Claus Parade and the Clinton Santa Claus Parade. We finished 2013 off with our Annual Christmas party. It was a lot of fun and a great way to start off the Christmas season. In the Christmas spirit, we made a donation to the Huron County Christmas Bureau. To start 2014 off, we held our Annual General Meeting, at member Saman- tha Klaver's home. The 2014 Huron County Junior Farmers executive is as follows: Julie Nethercott, president; Samantha Klaver, past president; Jac- quelyn Denham, vice-president; Samantha Klaver, secretary; Kayla Bishop, treasurer; Becky Aikens, pro- vincial director; Erica Murray, agricul- tural representative and Lisa Nether- cott social committee representative. LET'S MAKE CANCER HISTORY For information about cancer, serviceS or to make a donation 16888•939•3333 • www.cancenza Canadian Can cer Society Socitte conadlienne du cancer