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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-09-14, Page 2Page 2 Tirnes-Advocate, September 14, 1983 DELICIOUS FAIR CANDY — Erin McCormick enjoys a batch of candy floss at the 1983 Kirkton Fall Fair, Satur- day afternoon. T -A photo Sun shines on Kirkton fair to boost attendance The excellent warm welither of 'Saturday produc- ed a large crowd to attend the annual Kirkton Fall Fair. Fair secretary Mary Anne Ferguson said the paid atten- dance was up about 100 from a year ago in addition to the hundreds of youngsters who were admitted free. The fair was officially open- ed .by Huron Warden Granit Stirling with help from fair president Mike O'Shea, District 8 ladies director Hazel McIntosh and Perth MPP Hugh Edighoffer. During the opening BEST IN PET SHOW — Winners in the 1983 Kirkton Fall Fair pet show are shown with their owners Gerald Cooke and Pauline, Christina and Katrina Brandt. ceremonies, a long time fair director Clarence Switzer presented a Service Diploma to Fred Doupe to honour his many years of dedicated ser- vice to the fair board. The fair got underway unof- ficially at noon Saturday with a large parade headed by the Mitchell Legion band and the Kirkton Komets, a baton twirling group. Prizes for the best decorated float went to the Kirkton-Woodham Winter Carnival and the Wizard of Oz entered by Deb Chappell while the junior float winners were Jamie and Jeremy O'Shea as Peter Pumpkin and Michael and Erin Porter with their horse and buggy. The best comic float was the Kirkton Ambulance entry which included Katie Paul, Catherine Atkinson and Reg and Greg Young. Best decorated bicycles were won by Shawn Porter, Mark Foster and Elizabeth French while Matthew Porter, Andrea French and Rosemary Damen had.: the best decorated tricycles. Commercial float winners were Hully Gully, Oliver, McIntosh and Hardeman Feeds while the best decorated cars were driven by Harold Cudmore and Ruth Johnson. The best horse and rider prizes went to Kim Cooke, Tammy Richardson and Heather Rice while Lisa Ulch and Sheri Morning were judg- ed the best clowns. Winners in the fair pet show were Gerald Cooke and Pauline, Christian and Katrina Brandt. Five winners were named in the fair's baby show. Tak- ing first prizes in the under six months category were Shannon O'Shea, daughter of Mike and Diane O'Shea and Jeff Mossey, the son of Rhon- da and Bob Monsey. The only winner in the six months to one division was Joe White shown by his mother Barb. For one year to 18 months the winners were Hillary Hardeman, daughter of Brian and Helen Hardeman and Jeff Miller, son of Sheila and Er- nie Miller. In 4-H competitions, win- ners in the sen}¢r heifer divi- sion were Todd Robinson and John Heard while best in the junior section were Janet Hartwick, John Hartwick and Laurie Simpson. In the beef judging Jason Bickel! showed the champion - PICK DIRECTORS There are some new faces among the regional directors elected at the September 8 regional meeting of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture. Paul Klopp remains as the director of the Huron south region. The delegates from that region are Garry Baker, Greg Love, and Hugh Rundle. The Huron east central region has a new director, Bert Saunders, replacing John Nesbitt who has retired after three years. The delegates are John Nesbitt, Doug Garniss and Ralph DeWeerd with Carol Finch as an alternative. Jim McIntosh remains as a regional director for Huron west central. The delgates are Uwe Wisch, Stan Mcllwain and Ivan McClymont with alternatives Larry Sturdy and Brenda McIntosh. Director for Huron north west is Barry Mason, replac- ing Merle Gunby. Delegates are Don Dow, Tony McQuail and Walter Elliott with Les Caldwell as alternate. ship heifer and the steer prizes went to Mike Conlin, Dan Shute and Scott Stephens. In the field crop competi- tions, Ken Bearss was the beans champion, while presi- dent Mike O'Shea topped the corn division and the winner in wheat wus Albert Weer- nink. The grains ar'i seeds top prizes were shared by John Simpson and Ken Bearss. Elsie Burgin was the top exhibitor irr roots and vegetables. • In the inside judging com- petitions, Mrs. Joe Lod- dington and Mary Szabo were the tops in baking while Joan Robinson was best in crafts and hobbies, Eleanor Leasa, St. Pauls excelled in cut flowers and Jean Ratcliffe was a winner in house plants and Leanne Burgin ac- cumulated the most points for teens. A number of junior queens, kings and princesses were crowned. They were Tracey Shute, Karen Foster, Brian Bearss, Mark Stephens, Steven Selves and Elizabeth 4 French. In the fair board draw spon- sored by Staffen's the winners were Lorne Elliott, Staffa $25, Mrs. Ed Musgrave, 26857 Branch Circle, New Hall, California $10 and Florence Heard was the 50-50 draw winner. Other fair activities includ- ed horseshoe pitching, bubble gum blowing contests, tricy- cle races, a cake decorating demonstration and goat milking. HORSE AND BUGGY IN PARADE — Michael and Erin Porter rode in a buggy powered by their favourite horse in Saturday's Kirkton Fair parade. They won se- cond prize in the junior float division. T -A photo KIRKTON FAIR JUNIOR WINNERS -- A number of junior Queens, Kings and Princesses were named at Satur- day's Kirkton Fair. Above, Fair president Mike O'Shea congratulates the winners Tracey Shute, Karen Foster, Brian Bearss, Mark Stephen and Elizabeth French. T -A photo PETER PUMPKIN WINS - try won first prize in the Jamie and Jeremy O'Shea with their Peter Pumpkin en - junior float division in Saturday's Kirkton Fair parade. SH basketball star enjoys summer fest Faye Gaiser has passed with flying colours one of the first steps on the way to a pro- mising basketball career. The local eager was a starter for Southwestern Ontario Regional team which played at the Ontario Summer Games, September 2 to 5. The grade 13 South Huron student was chosen from hun- dreds of hopefuls last spring for the 10 -member regional squad. , "I was really scared at first" admitted Faye when she thought of playing with so many skilled girls. However, she found that playing around people who are really good made her look better. South Huron coach Terry O'Rourke can attest that Faye's improvement was ge- nuine. O'Rourke felt Faye was a surprise at the Summer Gaines. He had expected her consistently tough defense but het offensive ability had developed considerably. This versatility on the court was one of the many skills Faye developed in her sum- mer of basketball. All six -cgional teams from all cor- ners of the province met at Waterloo University at the end of July. for the only prac- tice allowed before the Games. Each girl had to con- dition on her own the rest of the summer. At Waterloo the round robin tournament helpedaccustom the girls, to 1".LH.A. rules. which are used by university and provincial teams. Faye Wedthit9 7 LocureP'i r1(1 rr71i)t)11.u)t )1 to rel\ r rn t!)c .\/)c.rri'rlc c' ,Inc! rh'rlr(.ttro!) of (i1! r � Pett cic.'it;r)vt.. h ° untr-o Flowers EXETER 235-2350 4 felt the week in Waterloo helped"Their main goal was development and playing against people of your own ability makes you develop faster". The little tricks and tips that they stressed has given her game more depth. A week at the All -Pro Basketball camp psyched Faye up for the Ontario Sum- mer Games. She loved the treatment, they received at Sudbury:' it felt like the Olym- pics" The Summer Games, like the Olympics, cover most sports, so Faye met many dedicated and talented athletes like herself. The Southwestteam was considered the underdogs. O'Rourke noted that they had the weakest talent. Their three games were lost by close margins. Her team's last place finish was no damper on Faye's en- thusiasm about her ex - i' perience. "I have more con- fidence as a result of playing so much." O'Rourke is looking to Faye for some leadership for South Huron's senior girls' team, which is keen to start the season. Faye hopes to qualify for the provincial team, which is the next step in Ontario basketball. She realizes she will have to be in the best shape she has ever been to make the highly competitive team. Last year's tryout was rather overwhelming but Faye feels much more prepared. The provinical try- outs are in the spring and Faye would also like to play on a University basketball team next year. Basketball has become Faye Gaiser's life and through hard work and deter- mination it will take her many places. GIRLS PARADE -- Lori Milos and Denise Ferguson ap- peared in their fancy dresses for Saturday's Kirkton Fair parade. T -A photo Family and Children's Services of Huron County requires Volunteer Drivers Adults with a good driving record are needed to provide transportation In your area. A commitment of 2.3 hours per week Is requested. Mileage and other expenses paid. For information, phone collect: Mrs. Peggy Rivers Co-ordinator of Volunteer Services 524-7356 CLOWN IN PARADE — Rosemary Carnen participated in Saturday's Kirkton Fall Fair parade as a clown on her decorated bicycle. T -A photo London Life Representatives for Exeter and Area LARRY JOHNS 235-1209 NORM TAIT 235-0850 or call 1-271-1920 1 London Life Whre every lite. is somethng special. Ask Us: • How much in- surance do 1 need? • When should I buy? • What type should I buy? • New Non -Smokers Econolife • RRSP's • Group t3 Pension FAIR BABY WINNERS -- First prize winners in the Ki are Helen and Hillary Hardeman, Barb and Joe White, and Rhonda and Jeffrey Mossey. Plan to attend one of the FREE RABIES CLINICS Being offered in the following places PLEASE NOTE THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE OF THE CLINIC NEAREST YOU CLINTON GODERICH ZURICH BAYFIELD HENSALL EXETER GRAND BEND SEAFORTH Thurs., Sept. 15 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Grandstand, Fairgrounds Tues., Sept. 20 1:00 p.m. • 8:00 p.m. Goderich Fire Hall Thurs., Sept. 22 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Zurich Community Centre Mon., Sept. 26 4:00 p.m. • 8:00 p.m. Bayfield Arena Tues., Sept. 27 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Hensall Community Centre Wed., Sept. 28 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. South Huron Roc Centre Thurs., Sept. 29 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Grand Bend Fire Hall Tuesday, Oct. 4 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Seeforth Community Centro Huron County Health Unit For more information contact your local Health Unit: Goderich 524-8301, Exeter 235-1014, Seaforth 527-1243, Wingham 357-2264, Brussels 887-9331, Clinton 482-3416 ritA 114 rkton Fair baby show are shown above. 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