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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-09-18, Page 2Page 2 Times -Advocate, September 18, 1985 New attractions add to success of 116th Kirkton Fair Added attractions Sunday were responsible for making the weekend Kirkton Fair one of the best in the 116 year history of the event. Drawing a lot of spectators Sunday were a demolition derby; fiddlers jamboree and a pork supper. Secretary Marianne Ferguson said Monday morning that all three events were so successful they would definitely be repeated in 1986. Saturday's activities opened with a large parade involving many local marchers and the Mitchell Legion band. Winners in the best decorated float category were the Kirkton Girl Guides, the Kirkton Women's In- stitute and the Winter Carnival. The latter group also won in the commer- cial division followed by Cook's and Armstrong Motors. In the junior float class winners were the Mike O'Shea family, Kathryn Atkinson, Katie Paul and Mike and Mark Morning with the Jones family including gramma Mary and Kelly and Kim named the best comic vehicle. Best decorated bicycle winners were Denise and Lynn Cowdrey and Ben Harlton. Winning with tricycles were Danny and Ryan DeBrabendere and Jenny Burgin with her pet llama were best in authentic costume. Best dressed horse and rider prizes went to Mike Richardson, Tammy Richardson and Tina Wells and the best decorated car was entered by David Chappel and family. Four winners were named in the baby show. They were Jennifer Anderson, daughter of Stephanie and Bruce Anderson, Exeter; Drew Cle- ment, son of Deborah and William Clement, RR 1, St. Marys; Matthew Grant, son of Rosemary and Ron Grant, RR 1 St. Marys and Alexandra Lathouris, daughter of Mrs. Bev Lathouris, London. In the ladies department displays which were excellent, Toots Lod- dington was the baking contest win- ner followed by Ruby Dunseith. Sheila Miller was the canning champion and Dianne O'Shea won the Heritage cooking section. Jean Ratcliffe was besst with house plants, Gertrude Willis won the cut flowers and Marie Vogels had the best plant in the show. Brenda Bain was tops in crafts and hobbies and amassed the most points in the home department. Brooke Miller was the teens work winner and the best quilt was shown by Olga Hern. In the field crop competition, Harry Weersink won in wheat, Rob Morley was best in beans and Albert Weer- nink was the corn champion. Best in roots and vegetables was Mrs. Harry Burgin and John Simpson and Earl French won in grains and seeds. In the school fair, penmanship prizes went to Shelley Miller, Angela Mclllzargey and Robert Robinson and the Optimist special winners were Jessica Blackler, Karen Foster, Denise Ferguson and Elizabeth French. The baking winners were Andrea French and Karen Foster, Anna Szabo and Jeremy O'Shea won in vegetables and Katherine Atkinson took the Horticulture Society special. A DIFFERENT ANIMAL - Jenny Burgin and her llama named Fer- nando drew lots of attention in Saturday's Kirkton Fair parade. Which one will be Exeter Fair Queen 1985? LORI McNUTT Miss Big 0 Drain Tile 1 /,+g DIANE WARWICK Miss Feather Tick ROSEMARY MORRISSEY Miss Ironwood' Golf SHERYL DeBOER Miss Big V Drug Stores ANDREA PEARCE Miss Ellison Travel RUTH MARTIN Miss Crediton Summerfest JANET KINTS Miss Coalman Real Estate CATHY NORRIS Miss Robindale's Fair invitation from the president by Gordon Jones it is my privilege on behalf of the board of directors of Exeter Agricultural Society to invite you to attend the 1985 fair this coming weekend. We invite all exhibitors to par- ticipate in the regular classes, also the special features relating to the theme "Focus on Fowl". Egg pro- prysdales of Hensall 40th Anniversary Our complete Zine of A TOUCHfTOMORROW APPLIANCES Hove been discounted for this event FREE draw on a microwave oven, mobile dishwasher,automatic washer with each appliance purchase. PLEASE NOTE: The store will be closed Saturday, September 21 at 2 p.m. wedding... We Service What We Sel DRYSDALE MAJOR CENTRE LTD. HENSALL 262-2728 Ontario CLOSED MONDAY Our 40th Year "THE PLACE TO BUY APPLIANCES Open Friday night till 9 p.m. ducers are urged to enter in the egg competition. The fair officially opens Friday night at 7:30, gate admission starts at 6:30. The progam includes a "Rooster Crowing" competition with local dignitaries participating; a ladies barbershop quartet from London; a unique instrumental group from Kit- chener, and local talent. The Queen of the fair baking, and sewing Queens will also be crowned. Saturday's events begin with the Arabian horse show. Please note the following changes in the parade, time of departure now 11:00; all children's classes assemble at the Exeter United Church parking lot; all others at the High School parking lot. Tickets will be on sale both Friday night and Sa' ay for "Chicken Coop Checkers". A 41 ticket gives you a chance to win $50. A mini -tractor pull looked after by the Scouts gives fun for young and old. Fairmont Amusements will again provide the midway. If you are hungry for eggs, baking or beef attend the auction sales at the fairgrounds. Sales begin at 3:00 with ADAMS Hooting & Cooling • Heating Systems of all types INSTALLED, MODERNIZED and MAINTAINED • General Sheet Metal Work • Air Conditioning • Humidifiers • Ventilation 235-2187 133 Huron St. E., Exeter the "Feeder Calf Club", followed by baked goods and eggs. Proceeds from the latter goes to the Huron County Christmas Bureau. Can you take good photos? Bring your camera to the fair and enter in the "photography competition". Enjoy and dance to the music of the "Exeter Jug Band" Saurday night. The 1986 cars and recreation vehicles will be on display Sunday. This event is co-sponsored by the Ex- eter Kinsmen. "Come out and enjoy the fair this weekend." PCW MEETS The September meeting of Caven PCW was held at Ferguson ApiarieF. on September 9. Business of the meeting was con- ducted by Mrs. Simmons. Treasurer Mrs. Taylor reported that the sale of pies at the Zurich Bean Festival and the bakeless hake sale were a success financially. The fall conference and executive meeting of Stratford Huron Presbyterial will be held in Cran- brook on Wednesday, September 25 with afternoon and evening sessions. The October meeting of Caven P.C.W. will be held the first Monday in October when our Presbyterial visitor and the Gordon Auxiliary will be our guests. The program arranged by Mrs. Bridges, Mrs. Pryde and Mrs. Webster was given by Mrs. Ferguson. Many interesting points were given as Mrs. Ferguson decorated a large white cake; she then showed very in- teresting slides of the bee industry - surely remarkable little creatures. Mrs. Don Webster expressed the appreciation of the ladies. On departing for home each lady was given a small jar of honey com- pliments of the Fergusons. If you're looking for carpet or vinyl for a small area or an entire house • Save Time • Save Money Do it yourself or have our installer Ed Allen do it for ou Pet show winners were Dale Brine, Jamie Westman, Jason Swan, Christine Grimminck, Erin McCor- mick, Mark Morning, Megan McCor- mick and Michael Morning. In 4-H judging in the . beef class, Jason Bickell won with his heifer, Brian Vanneste had the best steer and Paul Vanneste won in showmanship. Gord Mills showed the best Holstein and Todd Robinson won showman- ship and with the best jersey. 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