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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1984-08-08, Page 8ti t4' ill S 3g I• v Lucknow .Sentinel, Wednesday, ungannon fair marks 125th Coniztversacry.,..,, . .from page 2 . 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" MEMORIALS GUARANTEED GRANITES CEMETERY LETTERING wo REASONABLE PRICES Buy Direct and Save Business Residence 357-1910' ' 357-1015 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 cob! 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 L7 .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. 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