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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1984-07-04, Page 25Record crowas at Long( asb Winners listed for p With timely r•'in and perfect weather for the 1984 Pork Congress at Stratford, crowds for the event were at record levels. Crowds were treated to many new and interesting events as the Congress con- tinues to improve on the pro- gram so everyone is involved. As Congress President, Dave Ireland, said, "It is your show," and everyone in the pork industry found some pro- gram at the Congress to be of interest. There was more in 1984. More interest in the competitions, more involve- ment in the Education Pro- gram and the exhibitors went to more work to display their product. The Congress has been and will be the showcase of the pork industry. The Congress was opened by Alexander Bernitz who is Agricultural expert to the American Ambassador. The message was clear. If Ontario pork producers thought that American pork producers were hurting our market, they would be trying to close down the border for U.S. hogs. Bernitz also indicated that there is a strong ,/+4 .11116 ttI MABEL McNAUGHTON marked her 90th birthday June 22. A resident of Granton, Miss McNaughton celebrated with friends on Thursday and spent her birthday on Friday in Stratford. preference in the United States for our high quality pork. As Richard Smelski, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Swine Specialist has said, that to compete in the world market we must produce a quality product at competitive prices. The first sale of the Con- gress is always the Pig Art held Tuesday evening. This year there were many very interesting and professional items in the Competition. The winner in the Fine Arts was Irene Lindsay, Ilderton, whose painting sold to Moses Farm Systems for $520. Also held on Tuesday even- ing at the PigNic is the sale of hams, loins and bacon from the Market Hog Competition. This year the grand champion carcass was shown by Jack Verburg. The 23.9 Ib. ham sold to H & M Silo Structures for $55 per Ib., 19.8 Ib. loin was sold to Grand Valley For- tifiers for $'LO per lb. and Master Feeds bought the 9.5 Ib. bacon for $11 per lb. Before the sale, the cuts are the finest pork; after, they become gold worth a total of $10,132. The Feeder Pig Competi- tion had a new class this year. Instead of showing a group of six, they added a competition for a class of 12. In the new competition, John Perrin of Drumbo was,first and his 12 pigs sold to Quality Swine. Quality Swine also bought the Reserve lot shown by Jack Verburg of Chatham. The Champion Feeder Pigs were shown by Gerald Miller of Kerwood and sold to Hyde Park Farm Supply for $155 each. The Reserve Champion was Matt Marui, Mitchell and his pigs sold to Farmix for $140 each. This year's Open Gilt Show was moved to Monday even- ing to take the pressure off the Township Purebred Show and Be prepared "There is no such thing as a drownproofed backyard pool," says Ed Bean, National Technical Director of the Royal Canadian Life Saving Society Canada. Pool owners are' well advised to spend some time now in making sure their backyards are safe for summer fun. The Royal Life Saving Society offers these tips: Make sure every member of your family learns to swim. Always ensure there is trained supervision on the pool deck - not from the kit- chen window. The minimum training for those who should supervise your pool should be the Bronze Medallion. The age prerequisite for the Bronze is 14 years. Swimmers are ONEIDA BAND xe• MARCHES One of the many bands partici sall Centennial parade was the Oneida Indian marching pating and concert in Monday's Hen - band. trained in victim recognition, accident prevention, basic first aid and resuscitation. Post the emergency medical services phone number by your telephone where everyone can see it. - Practise an emergency pro- cedure - w o does what, and in what der. Pre re a first aid kit that is ea ' y accessible to the pool an make sure everyone knows where it is. Establish your pool safety rules and enforce them: a "no -pushing" rule alone will go a long way in avoiding accidents. Check out and adhere to local by-laws regarding fenc- ing and locks, etc. Be extra vigilant when food or alcohol are mixed with swimming fun. Help locate lost brother The Exeter police depart- ment has helped a British Col- umbia man contact a brother whom he has not seen for the past 38 years. A letter was received at the police office this week in- dicating that such enquiries had been made across western Canada, but without • •v•iit Sale. Supreme grand cham- pion gilt was shown by Bill Turnbull of Brussels and sold to Robert Lesebvre of St. Hugues, Quebec. Reserve was a bred gilt shown by Ver- non Sweitzer of Burks Falls. Mr. Lesebvre also bought the supreme champion boar shown by Bill Turnbull of Brussels for $U00 and the champion Landrace gilt shown by John Hessles of Goderich for 81900. Henry DeWolde of Ashburn and Don Jack of Dundalk shared in the purchase of the champion Hampshire gilt shown by Paul Karges of Gorrie and paid $1700. The grand champion live barrow was shown by Bruce Woodhouse of Clarksburg and sold to Daco for $2.00 per Ib. The reserve champion was sold by Lloyd Heldmann of Drumbo and sold to Grand Valley Fortifiers at 82.08 per lb. Interest in the Junior Bar- d Junior Showmanshi row an p competitions were up this year. Charlie Andrews from Ohio, the judge of these com- petitions, said the quality of pigs were as good as he had Ryer judged, and they were from keen competitors in the showmanship class. Cham- pion showman was Peter Bancroft, from Newton and reserve was Brent Robinson from Walton. The champion barrow was shown by Kevin Dewar of Monkton and pur- chased by Quality Swine for $2.00 per Ib. The reserve was shown by Rod DeWolde and purchased by Grand Valley Fortifiers for $1.85 per ib. Gerald Miller of Kerwood won the Truckload Competi- tion and Bruce Woodhouse was runner-up. Grand Valley Fortifiers bought the winning lot for $2.00 per Ib. and runner-up was sold to Ontario Pork Producers' Marketing Board for $1.00 per lb. The new "hands-on" educa- tion program was a huge suc- cess. The eight activity areas were busy throughout the whole day. The producers who came to the Congress to find answers to problems or what is in the future for hog production, were not disap- pointed. The formal education presentations in the new. Education Center were also well attended. Pork producers are great innovators. This year's com- petition in the Innovations Class brought many entries: Video tapes were on hand to success. tell you about the innovations The local police ran the or you could take in a formal name through the informa- presentation put on by the tion setup and were able to winners. The proceedings find a man with the name for the Education Program outlined in the letter. He is a and the Producer Innovations resident of London and the are still available from On - letter was forwarded to him. tario Pork Congress, Box 61, The letter indicated that the Stratford, N5A 6S8. B.0 roan had been advised by For the consumer. the pork his father at an early age that cutting demonstration and the his mother, sister and brother microwave demonstration had died in a house fire. The were very interesting and in - man just recently discovered formative. On the lighter side, that the story was untrue and the Celebrity Cookoff were started the search for his also a real crowd pleaser family. bringing together media per- sonalities for a fun -filled barbeque competition. This year we introduced an award for the exhibitor who best conveyed his message in an attractive and orderly fashion. The "Most Effective Exhibit" award was presented at the banquet to United Co-operatives of On- tario. The fact that Pork Con- gress exhibitors display such a high degree of profes- sionalism in their booth made it very difficult for the judges to make their decisions. The food and souvenir com- mittees tried very hard to be very creative to come up with new ideas for the 1984 --Con- gress. The crowd responded very well by purchasing the new Pork Nuggets and the latest in pork souvenirs. On Wednesday, June 20. the Ontario Pork Congress held their annual banquet with the largest turnout in recent years. Twenty-one pork pro- ducers and their wives were on hand to receive the Pork Producer Award for their outstanding leadership in the pork industry. The volunteers who make up the Pork Congress once again showed the dedication it takes to put on a true pork industry show. The Pork Con- gress is the Show for everyone involved in the pork industry. The planning for the 1985 Congress will start in Oc- tober. Please feel free to become part of the winning Ontario Pork Congress team. Rummage at Bayfield aim - On Friday, July 13 at 8 p.m. Pioneer Park Association is holdling its 37th annual rum- mage sale in the Bayfield Arena. Monies raised at the rum- mage sale go towards maintenance and upkeep of Pioneer Park which is located in Bayfield overlooking Lake Huron. Over the generations scores of spectacular sunsets have been viewed from this vantage point. In recent sum- mers the Park's ugs'h1ve ex- panded to include volleyball, music and concerts and out- door movies. The various departments of the rummage sale are hard- ware, baking, silent auction, treasures, clothes, books. sporting goods, housewares and plants. This is a volunteer effort and all items for sale are donated. We request, though, that electric appliances be in working order. The rummage sale is a premier Bayfield social event. A good time is had by all. GETS ALL ROUND CORD — Diane McCarter of t e Exeter Girl Guides recently in the All Round Cord award. Making the presentation are Marie Cook. T -A photo received a top honour pelf and Anne FISH SERVED — The Bluewater Shrine Club staged their popular fish fry to open the many special dining features of the Hensall centennial. Lee Jennison, left, stands ready with a tray of the delicacy as Bill Chandler serves customers. Other Shriners down the line added •otatoes cole slaw dessert and coffee to the plates. • LOOKING AFTER THE SICK — The Hensall Oddfellows and Rebakahs float in Mon- day's Centennial parade showed their care of the sick and needy with hospittal•beds c •rT-ek� HAVING BREAKFAST — Among those attending one of the firemen's breakfasts were former Hensall resident Brian Christian (left) Marg Varley, Harry Moir, Darlene Varley, Bevan Moir, Betty Sangster and Blair Moir (back to camera). CERAMICS — Brenda Russell (left) and Sheila Regier dressed in period costume while manning the ceramics display at the Hensall Centennial arts and crafts show. BROWNIES FLY UP — the season. Back, left, Julie Webster, Gorissa tyne, Gillian Simpson, • A number of Exeter Brownies became Girl Guides at the recent windup banquet for Stacey Thurman, Teri Kerr, Linda Snell, Lisa Wareham, Julie McLeod, Allison Walker, White and Melinda Nethercott. Front, Rachel Nutt, Jennifer Heywood, Cheryl Ballan- Sorah Darling, Shonyn Baynham, Tara Edwards and Stephanie Cook. T -A photo • �i4411..4446. The Grand Bend beach enjoyed one of its busiest times over the weekend... highlighted by the contestants for the Miss Burgerfest crown who are shown lined up here prior to the event. 1