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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-09-20, Page 24Times-Advocate September 20, 1973 Church ladies in group enter arts and crafts FLOWERS FOR THE FAIR — Although the weather has been anything but suitable for the flowers, Mrs, Case Zeehuisen is still planning to have some entries at the fair. Here she examines the still beautiful giant and dwarf marigolds. T-A photo Kirkton fair successful, donkeys not co-operative THOMPSON-WARNER MOTORS Grand Bend Open 7 Days Til 10:00 p.m. skidoo® Plymouth CHRYSLER (lodge SALES/SERVICE marine CHRYSLER CHURCH IN ACTION — Mrs. Gerrit Wynja is standing under a very appropriate poster as she displays some of the articles to be exhibited at the Exeter fair. Mrs. Wynja is a member of the Bethel Reformed Church ladies, a group which has been entering the fair for about 10 years. Any money the group wins goes back into the church to con- tribute to worthy projects. T-A photo . . . in a class that puts YOU in a world by yourself! 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The ladies of the Bethel Reformed Church should know, because they have been entering as a group for about 10 years. Last year they won many first prizes and about $30 in prize money. Like most individuals, the ladies of the church start plan- ning in earnest when the fair list comes out in the spring. "We pretty well know from year to year who is at various things," said Mrs. Harry DeVries, one of the church ladies, "and we go from there." The key to the preparation is organization. They go through the fair list section by section see who might already have an entry suitable for each section. Then they go through the list again to see what classes have been missed and to get someone to bake or sew to fill the vacancy. If they find they have duplicates in any one class, they judge the entries themselves to determine which would be most suitable for the fair. With this kind of planning and organization they know fairly precisely what they have, while still paying heed to the in- dividual's interests and talents. Any money the Bethel Reformed Church ladies win goes back to the church in, the form of money for various church or mission projects. President of the church group Mrs. Wilma Bakelaar said last year was their most successful year yet and that they never want for co-operation. Alpha Pi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority on the other hand is planning to enter the fair as a group for the first time this year. They too started planning back in the spring, but became slightly disorganized and now they aren't sure just what classes are filled, Dorothy Balsdon, a member of the group and judge in previous years at the domestic section of the ladies division was a little disappointed at the disorganization but added, "another year we could probably do better". The sorority will have entries in a few classes. Mrs, Balsdon said she en- couraged the group to enter several classes in the fair. For one thing, any money they might win will go back to the com- munity in the form of some worthy cause. But this is not her main reason. "From my judging I could see The Kirkton Fair continues to receive smiles from the weatherman. The 1973 edition held Saturday was the third consecutive fair in which ideal weather conditions prevailed, Later in the afternoon, high winds swirled dust around the fairgrounds but this failed to dampen the spirits of more than 1,000 spectators especially when the donkey baseball game was in progress. The fair board headed by president Stan Francis scored two runs in the last inning to gain a 3-3 tie with the Kirkton midgets, It took the fair officials about that entries have been really down in the domestic division in the past couple of years. I thought if I could get the girls enthused about entering this year, next year they might enter individually." This raises an interesting point recognized by both Mrs. Balsdon and Mrs, George Sereda. president of the ladies division of the fair. Is it really fair to allow whole groups to enter into competition with one individual. Naturally each group can have only one entry ineachsection. But they have the advantage of being able to pick,f or example, the best bread baker out of a group of a dozen ladies, while an individual has to rely solely on her own resources. Another problem arises with the question of entry fees. Although there might be a dozen ladies contributing to the effort of a group entry, since the group is entering as one unit they have to pay only one entry fee. Mrs. Sereda recognizes the potential problems of the situation but said they thought they would try it at least for this year. Another year, she added, it might be necessary to have a special division for group entries. three innings to gain com- munication with the donkeys and once this happened their younger opposition was in trouble. Speaking of trouble most of the participants had some problems with a donkey named Nicky who on more than one occasion sent a prospective rider un- ceremoniously to the ground. The fair parade, one of the best in years was led by the St. Marys Marching Band and the St. Marys Starlette Strutters. The best decorated float was entered by the Hillbillies with Cliff Scott at the controls. In second spot came the South Perth Centennial school while Brent and Lana Marshall were third. The best decorated tricycles were entered by Derek Switzer and Scott Taylor, Beth Williams, Bradley Earl and Dale Laing and Shawn McNaughton. Scott Brintnell, Susan Schaefer, Steven Francis and Sandy Williams piloted the best decorated bicycles. Shirley and Terri Brintnell won first prize with the best decorated car. Second was Jim Siddall and family and next came Don Hewitt in his polka Dotta, the happy auto. The best dressed horse riders were Mrs. Shirley Bilyea, Brenda Cook and Barbara Westman. Kirk ton merchant Bill Waghorn had little trouble winning the prize as the best clown as he was the only entrant in the comic class. Alfons Weersink was the winner in the 4-H calf club junior holstein division with Bob Simp- son second. Taking top honours in the senior section was Peggy Simpson followed by Joan Heard. The showmanship winners were Wendy Heard, Vernon Thompson, Peggy Simpson and Joan Heard. The judge was Jim Jenkins of Belmont. The parade judges were Grant Dawson, Homer and Doris McKay and Rev. T. and Mrs. Elliott. Winners of the youngsters bicycle races were Ed Willis and Robbie Amos. Brent Marshall won the open class with Mrs. Christine Eveleigh a close second. A close battle existed in the flowers and house plant exhibits. Mrs. William Jones was the winner with 11 first while Mrs. Harry Burgin was close behind with 10 red ribbons. In the domestic science divisions, Mrs. Burgin excelled with no less than 14 first place finishes. In close succession came Mrs. Fred Metters, Marion Urquhart, Mrs, Jones and Nora Sparling, Mrs. Coddington won three of the baking specials and Mrs. Jones was first in two specials. Mrs. O'Rourke was the winner in crafts and hobbies. Com- petition was keen in the ladies work department with Mrs. Murray Coward leading with eight firsts. Tied for second were Mrs. Ken Prest and Mrs. O'Rourke. Mrs. Peterson swept the decorated tube painting section with 10 firsts and a pair of seconds. Fred McClymont of Varna cleaned up in the fruit division with all victories in apples, crabapples, plums and pears. The winning grape exhibitors were Mrs. Harry Burgin and Allan Berry. The winner in grains and seeds with five first prizes was John Simpson. Mrs. Sawyer and Mrs. Burgin Were tied with most paints in the roots and vegetables section, Placing in the field corn crop competition were John Simpson, Roger Urquhart, Ken Bearrs, Burns 131ackler, Stan Francis, Mrs. Hockey, Mervin Shute, Don Nairn, William Spence, Ewart Crago and M, Hartwick. In the western horse show Jim Rundle won the R & W Excavating trophy for the high point games championship and the high point performance trophy from Brintnell Con- struction went to Nelson Bilyea. The results of the public school exhibits are as follows: Art — Kathy Morrison, Troy Touzel, Gloria Toews, Barbara Fuoco, Sandra Near, Debbie Haves, Dennis Near, Sandy Stephens, Murray McLellan, Rosemarie Toews, Cindy Toziar, Ellen Copeland, Don Mills, Jayne Blackler. Open Map — Marcia Warkentin, Susan Schaefer, Myrna Wiebe, Terri Brintnell, Scott Drinkwalter. Safety posters (juniors) Doug McIntosh, Patricia Taxiar, Joanne Shamblaw, Laurie Westman, Linda Shamblaw, Lana Marshall, David Brown, David Blackler, Steven Bibby, David Harrison, John Heard, Steven Barr, Safety posters (seniors) Norman Bilyea, Susan Schaefer, Laurel Warkentin, Nuje F'uoco, David Shamblaw, Michael White, Joanne Everett, Paul Brine, Paul Simpson, Frank Skully, Nadinne Penner, Ronald Brintnell. Crafts — David Lamond, Leanne Burgin, Kathy Morrison, Sarah Ross, Billy Coddington, Cindy Tazier, Ruth Anne Evans, Nancy Proudlove, Brent Mar- r shall, Greg Fowler, David Lamond, Leanne Burgin, Linda Currah, Karen Birkman, Ann Robinson, Jamie Eveleigh, Gary Nairn, David Shamblaw, Shelley Henderson, Peter Friesen, Heather Bilyea, Jayne Blackler, S. Thjompson, Sharon Witteveen. Open — Norman Bilyea, Gary Urquhart, Paul Simpson, Susan Schaefer, Terri Brintnell. Baking Open — Susan Schaefer, Kathy Lamond, Danny Shute, Lana Marshall, Chris Williams,- Brent Marshall, Susan Schaefer, Brent Marshall, Lana Marshall, Janet Parkinson, Susan Spence. Flowers — Janet Parkinson, Susan Schaefer, Paul Simpson, prize winners Vegetables and Fruit, Doug Lamond, Steven Spence, Cindy Armstrong, Paul Lamond, Paul Simpson, Tim Shute, Barbara Weston, Paul Simpson, Jamie Eveleigh, Brenda Armstrong. Dairy Cattle, Paul Robinson, St. Marys swept dairy class. Pets — bantams, Don Brint- nell, Ron Brintnell; pigeons, Don Brintnell; rabbits, Tim Shute, Don Brintnell, Ron Brintnell and Robbie Black; best dog in show, Ron Brintnell, Cindy Black; cat any breed, Sandy Williams, Janet Parkinson; most unusual pet, Steve Paton, Kim Brintnell, Kevin Stephen, Sarah Ross. Beauties to feature fair The beauty contest continues to be one of the feature attractions at the Friday night show of the annual Exeter Fall Fair. Organizers of the beauty contest are hoping ten con- testants will be in the running for the honor of being named Queen of the 1974 Exeter Fall Fair and the prizes which go along with the championship. Local jeweller Earl Campbell is again donating a Bulova wrist watch valued at $50 to the winner, The runner-up will receive a beauty kit from Maurice and Jean Love, distributors of Bestline products and the Exeter branch of the Royal Bank will open a five dollar account for each of the remaining con- testants. The new queen will be crowned by last year's Winner, Anne MorriSSey, of Crediton. She recently was second runner-up at the Ontario Fairs Queen contest at the CNE in Toronto with ri5 girls entered, All beauty queen contestants Will be riding in Saturday's fair parade. "I guess you can never count on the weather, but I'm really disappointed", said. Mrs. Case Zeehuisen as she looked rather sadly at her flowers. To the uninitiated, Mrs. Zeehuisen's flowers are still very beautiful. But she has been en- tering her flowers in the. Exeter Fair for about eight years and last year walked away with seven first prizes. So you don't argue with expertise like. that! But there is no doubt, about it, The lack of cooperation by the weatherman in the past few weeks may put a damper on flower exhibitors at this year's fair, The combination of a record- length dry spell in August and September plus the cool frosty nights of the past week has been rather disastrous for many of the flowers, Petunias are beginning to wilt; there's hardly a daisy to be seen; and some of the mums aren't coming out in bloom at all. Mrs. Zeehuisen has one plant of mums with buds on it for two weeks, but it just doesn't seem to want to bloom. "They'll probably come out after the fair," she said with a laugh. The zinnias and marigolds seem to have held up the best against adverse weather con- ditions. Although Monday's rain came too late to help most of the Fair baby show set for Friday Valuable prizes will again be donated by Exeter and area merchants to babies competing in the annual baby show being held Friday night in conjunction with the Exeter Fall Fair. Four categories are available to babies aged up to one year. The first classification is for babies under four months, the next is for babies five to eight months and the third category lists youngsters from nine months and up to but not including 13 months. A special class is available for twin babies. The practice of limiting entries to the first ten babies in each division which was first begun in 1971 will be continued again this year. Prizes are being provided by Beth's Hair Styling, Silhouette Hair Fashions, Marjorie's Hair- dressing, Maryhelen's Hair- styling, Campbell's Jewellers, L&M Cleaners, Grand Bend Cleaners and Jerry MacLean and Son. The baby show gets underway .Friday night at 7.30 and all mothers are asked to register with fair secretary Garnet Hicks by 6 p.m. tonight, Thursday, September 20. plants, it may have sustained some long enough to be still bright and colorful for the fair. At one point, Mrs. Zeehuisen said she had decided not to enter any flowers in the fair. But then she decided that the weather had affected everybody the same and reversed her decision. "Besides," she added," weeds seem to grow in any weather, so even if I don't do too well with the flowers, I'll enter in the weed. class", See 1711774 and ha a ins When you come along to see the new TNTe rnachines, you could be a winner in more ways than one! First of all, the '74 models are sure to win your approval! Secondly, you'll want to join the Millionth Machine Celebration! t T'NT Totally new for '741 New slide rail suspension system with idler wheels. New lube free, maintenance free square shaft clutch. Famous ice-gripping carbide runners. 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