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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1984-08-01, Page 13WINNING BABIES — Winners in the baby show at the Zurich Fair were (back left) up to four months: Michael Groot with mother Pat, first. Mark Soudant with mother Janet and Kevin Pole with mother Cheryl tied for third. Missing: Randi Lee, son of Angela and Brad Clausius. Up to eight months winners were (front left) Kendra Masse with mother Kathy, Meagan Sweeney with mother Carmel and third place ties Melissa Stire with mother Tracey and Megan Gingerich with mother Marg. Lit- tle Sarah Stire was not happy with her sister's win. Attendance, entries up at Zurich Fair The ZUrich Agricultural Society's 1984 summer fair was one of the best in recent memory, according to ' secretary Margaret Deichert. The large audience at the Friday evening performance proved the switch from a free talent show to paid admission for organized entertainment was a good decision. Kathy Kenney was crowned Fair Queen at the dance which followed. Tim Regier, RR 3 Zurich, won the night's lodg- ing for two at the Bayfield Village Inn. Even though the beautiful sunny weather kept many farmers at the controls of their combines, paid atten- dance on Saturday was up by over 300 from the previous year. Entries were up in all categories except ladies' sew- ing. Not a single quilt was ex- hibited this year, which is most unusual. The increased number of items in the baking and vegetable classes pleas - PRIZE BABIES — Winners inthe baby show at the Zurich Fair in the 12 to 18 month class were (back left) Melanie Weishart and father Ralph, Jon Denomme and mother Donna and Kassi-JoVoogel and and mother Linda. Winners in the eight to 12 -month class were (front) Aaron Thomas Doupe and mother Joyce, Joseph Hay and mother Shelly and Jonathon Glavin and mother Nathalie. LAST MINUTE CHECK — Gerald and father Stewart Thiel harness up their team of Hafflingers at the Zurich Fair. BEAN SPROUTS PARADE Members of the Zurich Bean Sprouts nursery school T -A photo participated in Saturday's Zurich Fair parade. r(P YOUR MEAT THEME WINNER - The float entered by Fisher's Abattoir in Saturday's Zurich Fair parade was judged best in the theme cotegory. �rrr•wrr•�r•1ra1111r•111111•11swe111111111 nae — tisr11111tttt11111tl1N11101 tt—tit+lrltttLt ■ 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 MIN —A■_w 11111W11111111•111 4111111111111111111111111 INIONMIA. MI T -A photo fik- y. Ove' t; . it CANDY MOBILE Appearing with their candy mobile entry in Saturday's Zurich Fall Fair parade were Paula and Mark Watson. T -A photo August 1, 1984 • ed the organisers. • More floats, and more children, participated in the parade. Organizers of the heavy horse show reported a greatly increased number of entries. The quality and quan- tity of sheep contributed to an excellent sheep show. A large display of exotic poultry drew a steady stream of interested observers throughout the day. Parade prizes were handed out to Wade Suplat for best comic costume, followed by Dennis Willert, Shawn La Porte and Mark Crane. Best fancy costume prize was won by Bryan Denomme, with Doug Willer! as runner-up. Winners in the theme float were Fishers Abattoir (1); Zurich Fair (2) and the OPP (3). The Zurich Advance took first prize for best bicenten- nial float,- and N.R. Ait- chison was second. Top honours for fancy float went to Jason Neeb, Anita Bedard Ames - Serving South Huron, North Middlesex and Jessie Keenan. Jeffrey and Sara Ducharme were se- cond, and Mark and Paula Watson third. Best comic float was entered by Cam Rader and Joey Gelinas, Lorraine's Crafts came first in the business float category, followed by Ducharme Or- chards in second place, and the Zurich Women's Institute in third. The Zurich Nursery School entered the best club float. Best riders on a horse were Adrian Brand, Lisa Vanden Broeck and Scott Merner, and best riders on ponies were An- drew and Steven Geiger. First prize for best decorated bike went to Heidi Martin, Tracy Martin and Valerie Gingerich. Other win- ners were Jamie Hoy, Dana Rowan and Allan Jeffrey. Winners in the decorated trike category were Melissa Rowan (1), Pamela Crete (2), Mike Masse (3) and Doug Ducharme (4). Winning arm wrestlers: up to 140 pounds, Derek McKin- non, Dan Regier, 141-160, Fred Ducharme, Doug Ducharme; 161-180, Jeff For- rester, Mike Clarke; 181-200, Ron Oesch, Ray Weido; 201 and over, John Coleman, Fled Eiders. Ladies' champion was Val Minhinnick, and Elaine Clarke was runner-up. Jan Soudant was over-all winner in the domestic science division, and Laura Pepper came second. Tilly Hartman and Diane Miller, both of Bayfield, had the difficult task of choosing the most winsome babies from the 21 entrants in the baby show organized by Bon- nie Schenk. Winners were: up to four months, Kendra, daughter of Kathy and Ken Masse, Huron Park; Meagan, daughter of Tracey and Larry Stire, Dashwood, and Megan, daughter of Marg and Rick Gingerich, Zurich, tied for third. dvoca & North Lambton Since 1873 Huron Farm and Home news tic PagelA New wheat varieties evaluated The present wheat harvest is being watched with a lot of interest. Last fall, three new varieties,.Augusta, Franken- muth and Houser, were planted on a large acreage. These three varieties are tak- ing over from the once popular Fredrick. The main concern about these varieties is how do they yield? The Ontario research indicates that for Perth and Huron counties, Augusta and Houser are the highest yielding with Frankenmuth the next and Fredrick the lowest. This is in research plots. Last year, the Perth and Huron Soil and Crop Improve- ment Associations collected on-farm yields comparing these varieties. Although there were only eight farms where these varieties were compared last year, the on- farm yields tended to agree with the research trials. - This year, these two Soil and Crop Associations intend to again summarize on-farm yields of different wheat varieties. If you have any weighed yield comparisons of wheat varieties harvested from the same field, please forward these yields to your township director or to the O.M.A.F. office. We will sum- marize these results and send them to anyone who is interested. Uial Toll Free We are pleased le announce that the Ontario Ministry of • Agriculture and Food in Clin- ton now has two inwats lines for the convenience of the far- ming community. This enables long-distance callers within the 519 area to direct dial, 1-800-2657044, toll free, to the Clinton office. Don Pullen Agicultural Representative Visit Wonderland Approximately 7,000 4 -Hers and Junior Farmers across Ontario visited Canada's Wonderland on July 20. This included approximately 200 4-H members from Iluron County. Not only did 4-11 and .Junior Farmer members have a chance to enjoy the usual thrills of Wonderland's at- tractions, but also there were several special events to take in. These included a 4-H Junior Farmer display, a 4-11 and Junior Farmer talent show and a special Behind -the - Scenes session on Wonderland. Karen Rodman, Rural Organization Specialist (Agriculture). 1-11 Youth council Busy Since the 4-11 motto is "Learn To Do By Doing", the Huron 4-11 Youth Council is busy planning events for their fellow 4 -Hers. One of the ac- tivities planned include beef and dairy showmanship clinics. These are being held August R. The beef clinic is taking place at the Agricultural Building, Ex- eter, while the dairy clinic is taking place at Jim McGee's, Wingham. 4-11 member, Allan Pym is making arrangements for the beef clinic and Elizabeth Stewart is planning the dairy clinic. Other 4-11 members are in- volved in planning such ac- tivities as a 4-11 education night, a sheep trimming clinic and a 4-H picnic. Karen Rodman, Rural Organization Specialist (Agriculture). Weed Alert Continues Each year, farmers across Ontario are challenged by new appearing weeds, her- bicWe resistant weeds and the spread of potential weed problems. The control of these weeds SHEEP SHOW — Florence Pullen, some Leicester ewes, was judge of the Zurich Fair. PRIZE PIGEON David Thiel holds one of that won him a prize at the Zurich Fair. requires early detection of their spread and adequate control. To monitor these potential new weed problems for farmers, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food operates the Weed Alert Pro- gram each summer. In Huron and neighbouring counties in Western and Cen- tral Ontario, Barbara Westfall has been appointed as Weed Alert Co-ordinator. Ms. Westfall is identifying new weeds and their spread to alert researchers and farmers to potential weed problems. The co-operation of farmers is a vital part of the success of this program. Farmers who find new weeds in the fields, or in fence rows and Ifther areas, should contact the local Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food office to report such weeds. Together, new weeds can be quickly eradicated before they spread. Brian Hall Farm Management Specialist for Huron County White Mold Beans With the exception of the variety Ex Rico, all present white bean varieties are susceptible to white mold. As this article is being writ- ten (July 17), we have ideal mold conditions. These condi- tions are wet and cool. If these conditions continue into late July and early August, some good white bean fields could have yield losses due to white mold. If you plan to spray for mold, the first spray should go on at 5 to 10 percent bloom. To determine if your field is 5 to 10 percent bloom, count 100 consecutive plants. If 5 to 10 of these 100 plants have one flower opened, then these plants are at 5 to 10 percent bloom. Repeat this procedure in a number of areas in the field. There has been little research comparing ground equipment vs. airplane. However, it is well documented that you must get thorough coverage of the plants to get mold protection. In this regard, there is a the pigeons consensus among resear- chers that ground equipment can do a more effective job of spraying. With ground equip- ment, you need high volumes of water and high pressure to get thorough coverage. Even though the piece of equipment you use is impor- tant, timing is more impor- tant. It is better to spray with an airplane on time than use ground equipment two weeks after the optimum time. The present fungicides are protectants. This means they will not destroy the disease that has already started. Fur- thermore, the sprays only last about ten days. If you spray at fi bloom and it turns wet for a next week to 10 days, a econd spray will be re- ared to stop mold. There is no value in spray- ing beans at full bloom for the first time, or spraying fields that have a high percentage of plants showing infection. J+_ .}1 PRETTY DOLL -- Sandra Turner and former Zurich resi- dent Ruth Willert, now of Innisiail, Alberto, admire a soft sculpture doll entered in the Zurich Fair. Pat Lynch Soils and Crops Specialist Brian Hall Farm Management Specialist for Huron County Winners up to eight months were Michael, son of Bonnie and Pat Groot, RR 1 Zurich; Randi Lee, son of Angela and Brad Clausius, Zurich; and Mark, son of Janet and Ted Soudant, Varna and Kevin, son of Cheryl and Bill Pole, Zurich, tied for third. In the eight to 12 month class, winners were Aaron Thomas, son of Joyce and Kevin Doupe, Exeter; Joseph, son of Shelly and Bill Hay, Hensall, and Jonathon, son of Nathalie and Jim Glavin, Crediton. Melanie, daughter of Karen and Ralph Weishart, Strat- ford, took the top award in the 12 to 18 month class, followed by Ian, son of Donna and David Denomme, Stratford (2) and Kassie-Jo, daughter of Linda and Frank Voogle, Dashwood (3.) The children's mini tractor pull was a popular event. First, second and third places in the 25-50 pound class were taken by Blake Schade, Brad Voogel and Jon Lovie; 51-75 pound winners were Rob Con- sitt, Michael Grenier and Matt Turner and the 76-100 pound event was won by Scott Bedard, Melodie Turner and Paul Taylor. Cliff Pepper won the most points in the standard poultry class. Howard Fletcher, Kin- cardine, had the champion - bantam male. David Thiel, Zurich, took top prizes for both old and young champion pigeons. Winner of "Champion Cook" contest sponsored by "the Advance" Zurich was: Mrs. Janet Soudant, RR 1 Varna with 15 firsts, 4 seconds, 3 thirds for a total of 56 points. Runner-up was Mrs. Laura Pepper, RR 1 Dashwood with 9 firsts, 11 seconds, 1 third for a total of 50 points. Winner of "Erb Bros. Garage" Special for a decorated birthday cake was Mrs. Anne Flaxbard, Zurich. Winner of the "Tasty -Nu Bakery" Special for a dark fruit cake was Mrs. Janet - Soudant, Varna. Winner of "Fry's Cocoa Family Favourite" Special for a dessert made from Cocoa was Mrs. Linda Voogel, RR 1 Dashwood. Winner of the "Ontario Bean Producers Marketing Board" Special for a dish of baked beans was Mrs. Eileen Consitt, Zurich. Mrs. Janet Soudant won the two banana cake specials donated by the Zurich Women's Institute and the Hess Jewellery Store. She also won the four "Arva Flour" specials. There was a good showing of baked goods with five or six entries in most of the specials. Mrs. Joan Van Slightenhorst, Zurich won the most points for the Floral Ex- hibits to take"The Floristry Shoppe" of Dashwood Special - a $10 gift certificate. Carolyn Love had the most points in Junior Homemaking to win the Zurich Women's In- stitute Special. Mrs. Anna Dolmage, Londesbora won the Arts and Crafts Special, a 415 gift cer- tificate from "The Captain's Cove" Bayfield. Mrs. Elizabeth Riley, Hen- sall had the most points in the Sewing Exhibits, with Mrs. Verna Becker, Dashwood the runner-up. Winners of the Simpson Sears Ltd. gift certificates. Vegetable entries were up. Mrs. Laura Pepper and Mrs. Janet Soudant had the most exhibits. Horses: Heavy Belgian team - Stuart Jeffrey, Cour- tright; Light Belgian team - Arnold Young, Goderich; Percheron team - Don McNeil, Goderich; Commer- cial team - Albert Erb, Zurich; Haflinger team Stewart Thiel, Zurich; 4 Horse Hitch - Donald and Dawn Sowerby, Goderich; Unicorn Hitch - Howard Ross, St. Marys; Best Dressed team - Sowerby; Best Match- - ed team - Arnold Young; Roadster team - Mac Arm- strong, Beachville and Ken Mogk, Tavistock; Shetland Ponies - Cliff • Acheson, London. Top Sheep exhibitors: Glen O'Paine, Kerwood and Elmer Armstrong, St. Pauls. Six different breeds of sheep were exhibited in the sheep show - excellent BEST POULTRY — Cliff Pepper (right) Dashwood, won the championship in the standard poultry class at Zurich Fair. He is holding o Buff Orpington rooster. Howard Fletcher, Kincardine, displays his champion male bantam. TRACTOR PULLER Scott Bedard holds the trophy he won in the 76-100 pound class mini tractor pull at the Zurich Fair. t t t A JUNIOR TRIKER — Pamela Crete with her decorated tricycle was one of the youngest participants In Satur- day's Zurich Fall Fair parade. T -A photo •