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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-08-31, Page 10Page 10--Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, August 31, 1988 Fair results from Dungannon's 129th annual With attendance down at the 129th an- nual Dungannon Fair last weekend (August 19-20), fewer participants were in- volved in the various events and contests. A wide variety of competitions, shows and activities attracted some energetic con- tributions however. Friday evening, August 19, the events' began with the children's pet parade. Win- ners from the different classes were : Tyler Tigert, Amy Jo Glenn, Tammy Pengelly and Brenda Nivins. The chainsawing competition, also held Friday night, attracted approximately 10 contestants. Winners in each class were: John Merrill (Occ to 35cc, 36cc to 51cc, 52cc to 65cc, 80cc to 99cc) and Jim Maan (66cc to 79cc). Winner of the open, and also the overall winner was John Merrill. Balethrowing, a contest in which fairgoers show their skill at throwing bales of hay, was held Friday night as well. Win- ners were: Dwayne Rivett (men's divi- sion), Lisa Chaput (ladies' division), Tim McNee (youth), and Mark Kerr (children's class). Friday night's events also, included an armwrestling competition, won by Bill Curran (under 120.pounds), Marty Hesch (121-150 lbs.), Tom Johnston (151-180 lbs.), and Dwayne Rivett (181 lbs. and over). Rivett also won in the open division. Dawn Tucker won in the ladies' division (121-150 lbs.) and also in the open. Saturday's events began with the parade. Entrants were judged in various classes: most humourous float - entered by Dennis Park, Andrew Glenn, Tim McNee and Joel Wright; miscellaneous - Brian Olson; school entry - Brookside; best dressed preschool rider and vehicle - Jason Pentland; best preschool costume - Adam Smyth; best dressed elementary school rider and vehicle - Sarah Taylor and Maribeth Dawson; best elementary school costume - Jane Smyth; best organization or club entry - Goderich Lions Club; best vintage vehicle - Harold McGee; pony and cart, pony and rider - Diane Drennan. Barbara Nivins won the Scarecrow com- petition, and Bob Wilkins took the prize -in the Handymancontest with his multi- purpose utility belt. Names were not available for winners in the horseshoe pitching competition, although officials say there was a good tur- nout. Teams came from as far as London to participate. The baby contest was held Saturday afternoon, for entrants under one -year-old. Winners came under one of three categories. For babies under four -months, Melissa Wilkins (daughter of Bob and Joanne of Dungannon) took first place. Second prize was one by Justin Miller (son of Jack and Judy of Dungannon), and Samantha Bell- inger took third place (daughter of Theresa and Paul of RRI Dungannon). Winners in the four to eight-month category were: first place - Carly Fisher (daughter of Brenda and Greg Fisher of Dungannon), second place - Phillip Johnston (son of Patti and Gary Johnston of Goderich), and third place - Justin Smith (son of Jim and Mary of Dungannon). In the final category for babies between eight and twelve -months, winners (in order of first to third place) were: Laura • Bere (daughter of David and Dorothy of Dungannon), Patrick Miltenberg (son of Jennifer and Don of RR1 Lucknow) and Blake McMillan (son of Kathy and Kirk of Gorrie ). The only entrants in the twin class were Ricky and Jessie Ulch, the three -month- old sons of Shelly and Ray Ulch of "Dungannon. The remote control car contest was new this year. Jeff Brindley, 12, of Dunghnnon, won in the 4x4 class, while Mike Huber, 15, of Goderich, won in the car class. The children's bicycle races were divid- ed into three categories. For children seven -years and under, two prizes were awarded: first - Melissa Faber, and se- cond - Sherry Faber. Children eight to 12 -years had three winners: first - Chris Maize, second - Rob Ohm, and third - Den- nis Black. Winners in the 13 -years and over class were: first - Joel Wright, second - Brian Olson, and third - Chris Humphrey. In the open half -mile run, Dennis Park took first place, Joel Wright took second, and Chris Humphrey reached the finish line in third place. Overall champions in the draught horse competition were Don and Dawn Sowerby of RR4 Goderich. New this year, the open dairy and beef invitational calf show was a popular event. Heather Alton had the champion dairy heifer, and Vanessa Alton entered the champion beef calf. In the field crop competition, there was a tie between Gary and Joanne Sproul and family, and Bill McWhinney. Overall winners in the -hon ecraft section were: sewing - Kathy Gutmanis; quilts - Peg Purdon (made the champion quilt); Christmas corner - Helen Nicholson; and photography - Violet Brindley. The culinary art winner in both the bak- ing and preserves categories was Margaret Errington. Overall horticulture winner was Helen Nicholson. Prize-winning vegetables were entered by Nancy Rivett in the adult class, and there was a tie between Jason and Jac- queline Pentland in the junior class. Brad Hodges took the prize in beginner homemaking and Jodie Riley won for junior homemaking. There was a tie bet- ween Brenda Nivins and Barb Nivins in the teen homemaking division. r Back to College,. Subscription Special Any student away at College or University wants to know the news from home. That's why we offer special rates to students for 8 months during the school year. $1 .1 «00 in advance for 8 months. LUCK NOW SENTINEL, LUCKNOW, Ontario NOG 2H0. Student's Name Address Starting Date 1_ gdEMdE IN 1118 for LUCKNOW'S 130th CELEBRATIONS INCOME & EXPENSE STATEMENT Income Agricultural Concert & Dance $ 510.62 Carling O'Keefe Donation 1,500.00 Dance Admission 12,769.00 Dunking Booth 1,195.75 Fireworks Grant 500.00 Food & Bar Receipts 68,389.79 Legion Donation 1,500.00 Parade Sponsors 1,793.00 Advertising, Souvenirs, History Books 4,245.02 Sundry 754.28 $93,157.46 Expenses Advertising Decorating Entertainment Fireworks Food & Bar Paper Products & Sanitary Service Postage & Printing Prizes Security Souvenirs Sundry $ 2,601.80 1,419.95 5,661.08 2,042.33 42,275.13 2,858.69 1,622.72 1,110.82 360.00 1,076.68 128.26 PROFIT 861,157.46 $32,000.00