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Lucknow .Sentinel, Wednesday,
ungannon fair marks 125th Coniztversacry.,..,, .
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Albert Air Force in 1948 at a •cost of $400 and
moved it to the grounds. A new judges'
stand' was built in 1965,. The Centennial was ,
Marked in 1958'with new entrance gates and
a new barn. Children from 17 classrooms,
paraded. As at most early fairs, grounds
were enclosed with a high board fence; none
remains today."
The Dungai non fair continued as 'an an-
nual event, a time to visit with friends and
neighbours, to .display produce and home
crafts, to, relax and enjoy some fun.
However, little by little the fair became
less self-sufficient. The active interest had.
slowly dissipated ,sand it was difficult to
recruit new people who would make time for
the work necessary to put together a fair. In
1975, the Dungannon fair just never happen-,
ed. '
Then, an energetic group decided they
would not let a.part•of history just die. A new.
board of directors was. elected • and plans
were started to raise funds . and bring .the
fair from the burial grounds and give it new
life. , . .
Dances were held for Valentine's Day,
Spring, .Halloween :.and .New Years, as well
as continuing with the fair dance. However,
during the last couple of years,, all. groups
°are experiencing a lower attendance at fund
raising dances: The poor economy, the in-
creasing number of community centres and .:
the popularity of "stag and doe" parties
may • all bef, partly to blame. However,
despite the cause, - the . Dungannon
Agricultural .Society consequently has now
.limited their regular dances to Hallowe'en
and New Year's. The Star Spinners will be
playing for Hallowe'en this year, Saturday,
October 27 and By Special Request will
entertain New Year's Eve, Monday,
December 31. •
In 1977,- the Dungannon Agricultural.
Society sponsored a Slow -Pitch Ball Tourna-
ment to
ourna-ment.to .help raise funds for the fair. Since
there were very few tournaments of this
kind in the . area at the time, the weekend
was .a huge success, sportswise, fun -wise
and . money -wise. Slowpitch tournaments -
are becoming very popular now but the
Dungannon Agricultural Society is pleased
to report the 8th annual tournament held
LUCKNOW CHRISTIAN
REFORMED CHURCH
Invites You To Worship With Them On
SUNDAY; AUGUST 12
10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
fursery downstairs morning and evening.
EVERYONE WELCOME
June 29 and 30 and. July 1 was: very well at-
tended. The winning team was. Goderich.
Ideal. Supply while the. Kingsbridge 'team
was runner-up. Ernie's. Roadhouse Raiders '
won the $100 draw.
In 1981 the fair date was moved from a
week day at the end of . September to the
third weekend in August for two important
reasons. Firstly bad weather often plagued.
the September dates. Secondly, it was
agreed that a weekend might produce better
attendance.than the former week days.
However, during September and October,.
other area fairs were regularly held. So as
not to interfere with other communities, _the
August date -was accepted.
In 1982, the Dungannon. Agricultural
Society produced another community event
in the form of a •barbecue,variety concert
and crowning of Miss. Dungannon Fair,
Carol Ann Smyth. The I5inburn Foresters
were hired to prepare pdrk chops with all
the trimmings. '
From these beginnings grew ;the Family
Fun Day whichwill be held this year on Sun-
. day, August 12. It promises, to be a day
chucked full of. entertainment. At 1 p.m. a
Horse Pull will coinmence. Horses must be
registered and weighed , at. Hodges'
• elevators -by 12 noon. Light horse teams will
not exceed 3300 pounds without harness'
while the heavy horse class will be compos-
ed of teams that weigh over 3300 pounds
without harness.
Immediately following is an antique trac-
tor pull for tractors built prior to 1958. These
tractors must be on rubber wheels and be
original or' stock with no loose weights. All
pulls must be hooked to the original draw
bar at an 18 feet maximum height. The five
classes for the antique tractors will be 4,500
pounds class, 5,500 pounds, 6,500 pounds,
8,000 pounds and an open trophy class. ' -•
From 4:30 to 7 p.m. a pork barbecuewill
be held at a cost, of $5 for adults, $3 for
children nand under, and pre-schoolers eat
free. The;"tempting menu will include meat
from three ;whole pigs as well as ham slices,
baked ppiotatoes 'with butter or sour cream,
baked ,beans, cabbage salad; rolls, relishes,
ice , creath, coffee or juice. The . Stolland
Market along Highway 21 will also comple-
ment,thg Qtther foods with fresh.. corn on°the
WINGHAM"
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Business Residence
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August 12 • •
August 19
August 26
September 2
Combined
United -Presbyterian
Summer Worship . Services
10 A.M. ; South Kinloss Presbyterian Church Rev. Allison Ramsay
10 A.M. - Lucknow -Presbyterian Church Rev... Allison Ramsay,
10 A.M. Luclmow.'Presbyterian Church. Rev. Alliston Ramsay
10 A.M.I Lucknow , iPresbyterian Church • Rev. Allison Ramsay
HAPPY 25TH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Mom. & Dad
June 8 Bob Gilchrist
Come and help celebrate
this occasion.
Friday, August 10
'Love your family
LUCKNOW DISTRICT
COMMUNITY CENTRE
OPEN DATES AVAILABLE
Friday, August 17, 24
,Friday, September 7, 21, 28
Friday, October 5 1, 26 ,
FRIDAY; AUGUST 10
Bob and June Gilchrist
SATURDAY., AUGUST 11
Barry Elphick and Debra Arnold .
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18
Bill McDonald & Ruth Cranston
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25
Sylke Becker & George Hickey
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31
Alex Irvin & Paula Strong
CALL THIS NUMBER BETWEEN
9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ONLY
528=3532
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At 7:30 p.m. an outdoor variety concert.
will commence ,on the fair grounds. It is
always surprising to find how much talent
anarea has and the Dungannon area is no
exception. Singing, dancing, musical• in-
struments you name it - Dungannon has it!
Folks are reminded to bring_ lawnchairs,, sit
back and enjoy..
The highlight of the evening willbe when
the 1983 fair queen, Lisa Brown, will, crown
the new Miss Dungannon Fair at 9 p.m. This.
lucky . girl will be chosen from a group of
contestants earlier in the afternoonin the
Agricultural ' Hall. The winner has ,the
honour. of representing Dungannon in the
Miss Mid-Western,Ontario contest and in the
Miss C.N.E. sageantin. Toronto.
• This year, a Junior Fair Princess will also
be crowned; Parents from ,Ashfield, Col-
borne.. and West Wawanosh rnay� enter
names of girls aged seven to 11'. at stores in
Dungannon, poor to August 12 or at the fair
grounds early. during the day. The winning
girl's name will be drawn at random in the
hall at approximately 2:30 p.m. and she will.
receive her crown and gifts along with the
1984 Fair Queen. • . -
On Friday evening and Saturday, August
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.and 18, the Dungannon Agricultural
Society will be proud -to present • the 125th
Dungannon Fair. Again, a whole year of
planning;. working and presenting • various
fund-raising events has preceded the actual
fair. The admission will, be $1 per adult on
Friday night. and $2 per adult on Saturday
while pre-school and elementary school'
children are admitted free. It is expected
that approximately $3,500 to $4,000 will be
necessary for prize this year.
c- Neil; �.� V1IL1y uue presidentmoney is Bob M
other officers are first vice-president - Carol
Nivins; .second; vice-president . - Jack
Pentland; secretary - Carol Anne Menary;
-and treasurer - Lynda- IVICNee; other direc-
tors are: Jack Caesar, Eldon Culbert, John
Fielder, Bernice Glenn, Bbnnie Hodges,
Grant Johnson .and: Robert Wright while a
large number of other area people 'also
donate. their help *hen needed. —
Friday night features a pet parade at 7
p.m. for elementary and pre-school children
Turn to page 9*
DENTURE
THERAPY
CLINIC
Fred, Van der Heide of RR 4, Denfield works
on his craft as he sits with his display, Van?
der Heide Ceramics at the Lucknow Craft
Festival held -at the Lucknow Arena. on Fri.;
day and Saturday. The event is organized by
the Lucknow Agricultural Society. (Photo
by Sharon Dietz)
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BRUCE McDONALD�
IN HURON BRUCE
*30 year resident of Huron Bruce
•Raised and worked on family farm
-beef, hog; cash crop operation
•Educated in Walton, Seaforth, and
a graduate sof Business
Administration from Wilfred
Laurier University
•Partner of Craig, McDonald,
Riddon Insurance Brokers Ltd. of
Formosa, Mildmay and
Walkerton
•Member of Chamber of Commerce,
Local service clubs
•Member of United Church
•Area Vice -President, Huron Bruce
Liberal Association
FOR YOUTH • EXPERIENCE 'f VITALITY
VOTE BRUCE McDONAL'D
SEPTEMBER 4TH
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