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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-08-15, Page 16PA 1 ,,,,,GOPESPISIGNATATAft, VELE. 1F Ay, AUGUST 15,1984 on According to many of lthe people who attended the Dungann6n Agricultural Soci- ety's Family Fun Day on Sunday, August 12, the day was a, "perfect" one. Not only was it blessed wisiunny skies but also with a real variety of events for young and old alike. At 1 p.m. the horse pulling competition got underway with Ron Alton as master of ceremonies. Trophies were presented for the top three heavy horse tears and Gary Kerr donated $25 for the best to m. First place went to GarJ Kerr's team which weighed 3900 pounds and pulled 6400 pounds for 5 feet, 21/2 inches. Don Sowerby's team came second with the 3620 lb. team pulling 6400 lbs. a distance -of 2 feet, 5 inches. Third went to Bill Stephens' 3560 Ib. team which pulled 4600' lbs. A single horse pull also saw horses owned by the same three men take prizes in the same order. Each received a trophy while $25 was also donated for the winner by Dalton Auction Service. In this class, Gary Kerr's horse pulled 4000 lbs. a distance of 4 ft. 10 in., while Don Sowerby's horse pulled 4000 lbs. for 81/2 inches. Bill Stephen's horse pulled the 2500 Ib. weight to place third. During the event, Cletus Dalton drew with his Tight team, weighing 3100 lbs. Since the horses were shod,they were not in competition but they added an interesting feature for the afternoon. Following the horses came a large array of antique tractors pulling in five weight classes. Trophies were presented to the owners of the top three tractors in each class. In the 3500 pound class, Wayne Carson from R. R. # 2 Palmerson won the pull while Alvin Moran of Dungannon came second and Ron Brindley of Dungannon placed third. The 4500 Ib. class saw Randy Pentland, R. R. 6, Goderich, win while second went to Adam Seip, R. R. 1 Stratford, and Stan Stephenson of Milverton took third place. Kent Alton of Lucknow took a narrow lead over Bernard Campbell of R. R. 2 Lucknow in the 5500 lb. class. Third prize trophy went to Len Kerr of R. R. 3 Auburn. t amily Pun Day provided entertainment for many David Turner, R. R. 1 Varna, pulled 37 ft. 3 in. further than second place, Steven Duq•nin, R. R. 2 Lucknow, and '48 ft. 8 in. further than Jim McKenzie of Dungannon who carne in third. The heaviest class of antique tractors was 8000 lbs. A Hayfield man, Bill Turner, won first place while a real battle for second ended with Steve Howard, R. R. 7 Lucknow, pulling 2 inches further than third place Rob Robson of Dungannon. A special trophy was donated by the Dungannon Agricultural Society in memory of Larry Pentland fpr the open class. Winner was Paul Black of R. R. 7 Lucknow while second went to Ted Cooper, R. R. 1 Lucknow, and Don Alton, R. R. 7 Lucknow pulled third. Spectators were asked to vote by ballot for the best antique tractor present at the event. This special trophy was provided by Greg Baer and won by Bruce Thomson's John Deere AR. Bruce lives at R. R. 1 Lucknow. Tickets for theork barbeque were sold out by mid aft 'bon. Despite a delay in starting the meal ver 500 -people feasted on meat from three whole pork, ham slices, baked potatoes, fresh corn on the cob, baked . beans, cabbage salad, rolls, coffee and lemonade, and ice cream. Stolland Market, Highway 21 provided the corn and served it piping hot. A large crowd stayed to enjoy the outdoor variety concert in the cool of the evening. Don Fraser, from CKNX, was master of ceremonies for the showcase of focal talent. Acts included singing by the Stapleton sisters: Heather Ann, Christine, Mary Katherine, Maureen and Patricia; and also by Greg Bird and Paul Drennan, Helen Nicholson and Lorne Brown, and Cletus Dalton. Shauna Andrew entertained with step dancing, and Laurie and Linda Hayden danced with a jazz selection. A band, Street Cleaners by Day, made up of David Weaver, Rob Corkum, Kim Ladd, Chris Starkey and Kent Milburn entertained during the day, and also played at the concert. Other acts included Ruth Alton and daughter Suzanne, and Mary Lou Raynard, all at the piano. A t:hgrus line featuring the Dungannon Fair directors wrapped up the third annual variety concert. The highlight of the evening was the crowing of the Dungannon Fair Queen, and this year for the first time, a Dungannon Fair Princess. Junior Princess contestants were girls aged 7 to 10, and the winning girl's name was draw at random on Sunday afternoon. The Princess this year was Traci Curran, daughter of Don and Linda Curran of R. R. 1 Dungannon. Seven young women entered in this year's Queen of the Fair contest. Contestants were judged on the basis of personality, charm, appearance, poise, private interviews, and overall deportment. Contestants must come. from one of West Wawanosh, Ashfield, or Colborne Townships. This year's Queen of the Fair, is Susan Brindley, 20, daughter of Leonard and Violet Brindley of R. R. 3 Auburn. Susan was sponsored by Brindley Auction Service. She was crowned by last year's queen Lisa Brown. First runner-up was Anne Hamilton, 19, daughter of Bruce and Margaret Hamilton of Lucknow. She was sponsored by Lucknow Custom Welding. Second runner-up was Brenda Hackett, 19, daughter of Lorne and Hazel Hackett of R. R. 3, Lucknow. She was sponsored by West Huron Junior Farmers. Other contestants were Dianne Hanna, 18, daughter of Ray and Eileen Hanna, sponsored by Lucknow Community Sale; Margaret McWhinney, 17, daughter of Bill and Ruby McWhinney, 'sponsored by West Wawanosh Insurance; Linda Bauer, 19, daughter of Don and Darlene Bauer, sponsored by Dungannon District Kinettes; and Martha Curran, 17, daughter of Stewart and Kathleen Curran, sponsored by River- bank Sugar Shack. The day's formed a super kick-off for the Dungannon Fair, which will be held this weekend, Friday evening and Saturday, August 17 and 18. Everyone is invited back to Dungannon to continue with a whole line up of various events at this time. There was plenty of excitement at the Dungannon Fair grounds Sunday as the Agriculture Society staged its annual fun day, pork barbeque, variety show and the crowning of the fall fair queen. Gary Kerr led his team to first place in the team competition, pulling a weight in excess of 5,000 pounds. The fun day also included antique ttor competitions In various classes. (photos by Dave Sykes) Red Meat Management groups 9rganize An important meeting for Huron County Beef Producers will be held on Thursday, August 23 at 8 p.m. in the Clinton Legion Hall, 95 Kirk Street, Clinton. This meeting will organize the Red Meat Management Groups required for further participation in the new Regi Meat Incentives Program an- nounced Dennis Timbrell, Minister of Agriculture and Food, earlier this year. Outlined below are a few of the details concerning the types of assistance available to cow -calf and stocker/slaughter producers if they participate in the Red Meat Manage- ment Groups. All cow -calf producers should identify their cows and calves so they can par- ticipate in the performance testing under the beef herd improvement program. Pro- ducers will receive $25weaning weight and $20 per yearling weight for heifers. Eligible producers will also be able to receive a $1,500 grant for capital facilities and further assistance will be available for herd health, calf preconditioning, forage analysis and enterprise analysis. Under the stocker/slaughter portion of the program, producers will have to weigh cat- ,t1e at one to two month intervals and belong to a management clu-b to be eligible for assistance. A grant of $2 per weight to a maximum of $750 per year will be available to producers. As well, eligible producers can get further assistance for capital facilities, forage testing, herd health, and enterprise analysis. To assist producers in Huron and Perth Counties with this program, .James Reesot of Unionville has been hired. .James& graduated from O.A.C. in 1980 with a degree in Agricultural Economics. Since gradua- tion, he has ' worked as the assistant SLa!l & 2of J foe 11-3ECi2E 7 )Eoz9E J/ .0 E1J �Lic�uy, '`' a,uit 17. 'Q84 9 p.m. (!i)ntuzio 3.00 12E2 /Jetson manager tor a Livestock l'''ed ('orrip:ui} rri Markham. Further information can be obtained by calling .James in Stratford at 1-800-265-8502 or the Clinton OMAF Office at 1-800-265-7044 or 482-'3428. Moffatt & Powell Ltd. is Pleased to Announce the Promotion of Peter R. Armstrong Manager of Moffatt & Powell Goderich. Peter has worked with Moffatt & Powell for 21/2 years, with 6 years previous experience in the Building Supply Field. Queen of the Fair'. Lisa Brown, Miss Dungannon 1983, relinquished her crown Sunday evening as Susan Brindley, was crowned Miss Dungannon Fall Fair Queen. Sponsored by Brindley Auctions of Dungannon, she will preside over the fall fair activities this Friday and Saturday. The other contestants included: Ann Hamilton, first runner up; Margaret McWhinney, Martha Curran, Dianne Hanna, Linda Bauer and Brenda Hackett, second runner up. Traci Curran, 8, became the Fall Fair's first princess. The crowning ceremony followed the annual fun day, barbeque and variety show at the fair grounds. (photo by Darrell Kloeze) ....................................... • • • • , . J.M. CUTT LIMITED • • • • • ' I t ' RED & WHITE FOODMASTER • -- 91 VICTORIA STREET • GODERICH • •••••••••••••••••••••••• BRIGHT'S FANCY • 48 FL. OZ. • TOMATO •• JUICE 88c • KRAFT 455 ML. • BARBECUE • SAUCE 4: $1.19• CATELLI 1 KG. SPAGHETTI OR MACARONI 884 HEINZ 14 FL. OZ. BEANS WITH PORK 574 OPEN MONDAY • TO SATURDAY 8 AM -9 PM • SUNDAY 10 AM -6 PM • WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. Prices in effect till Closing Time Saturday, • August 18, 1984 at 9 P.M. or While Quantities Last. •e••••••••••••• WHITE SWAN HUMPTY DUMPTY PAPER TOWELS 200 G. • POTATO • 8l°°PS990. • 2 ROLL PKG. PEEK FREAN 400 G. COOKIES X1.68 SEALTEST• CASE OF • LEMONADE 1L.CARTON3FOR 994 PEPSI COLA Z OTNSL$5.99• LAURA SECORD • SCHNEIDER'S 1 LB. NABOB 369 G. HEINZ SOFT ROASTED 14 FL. OZ. MARGARINE COFFEE SPAGHETTI 994 $2.99 694• • • PLANTER'S CRISCO 1 L. • COCKTAIL • PEANUTS VEGETABLE • $ OIL $ • 350 G. 2.39 2.59 ROYALE 8 ROLL PKG. BATHROOM TISSUE $3.49 J.B. FROZEN 12 FL. OZ. 4 x 50Z. ORANGE PUDDINGS • JUICE 894 $1.99; • WHITE SWAN KRAFT • PAPER TOWELS MARSHMALLOWS 2 ROLL PKG. 250 G. • • 994 78` • COCA COLA 750 ML. 2 ,0.99° PLUS DEP. GREEN GIANT II TREESWEET • FANCY 12 FL. OZ• oUICEGE • • NIBLETS KERCORN 694148 FL. OZ. 1,49•• CANADA DRY 750 ML. • C -PLUS ORANGE • SUGAR FREE ORANGE • LIME, CREAM SODA, • HIRES ROOT BEER, • SUGAR FREE ROOT BEER & GINGERALE 2 ,0.99° • PLUS DEP, • OLD DUTCH 3.6 L. � BLEACH • X1.39 • • A 8 POWDER 6 L. • DETERGENT • $2.99 • MEDIUM GROUND BEEF $373,KG$169/18PEPSI • REGULAR • COLA • 750 ML. 1 i 2 FOR 994.• PLUS DEP. CHICKEN LEGS BACKS ATTACHED $362 /KG. $1 19 • /LB. SCHNEIDER'S WIENERS $ 99 400 G. PKG. 'SCHNEIDER'S OLE FASHIONED HAM $1 O?8/KG. $498/LB. FRESH SIDE SPARE RIBS $J9.3/KG. $2.'9/18. HAM STEAKS $65.9/KG. $2?9/LB. DEL MONTE PINEAPPLE • • • 14 FL. OZ. CRUSHED, TID BITS, SLICES 79 SCHNEIDER'S 500 G. $ 2.99 POLISH BACONSAUSAGE $4.9b/KG. $22.5 /La. SCHNEIDER'S 900 G. SCHNEIDER'S 375 G. CHICKEN F EA.IS • 99 • HEREFORD 12 OZ • CORNED • BEEF • $ 1.99 • PRODUCT OF USA • CAN. NO. 1 GRADE SEEDLESS • GREEN $2:8/KG. • GRAPES 994/LB. PORK $328/KG. BUTT CHOPS $1-49/18. HEAD CHEESE $1.99 FOIL WRAP 25' x 12 IN. 41 411 ROLL $1.19 PEAMEAL BACK BACON /KG NAB 1 B COFFEE 369 G. $z •99 PKG. CLOVERLEAF SOLID WHITE 0 ALBACORE 7 OZ. • TUNA 1.99• PRODUCT OF ONTARIO 1 PRODUCT OF ONT. NO. 1 GRADE NO. 1 GRADE CELERY STALKS 69. • PRODUCT OF ONTARIO NO. 1 GRADE • RED HAVEN PEACHES $ • • 4 LTR. BASKET • PRODUCT OF ONTARIO CEE GRADE PRODUCT OF USA SWEET $,KG 1 s 1 BLUEBERRIES GREEN PEPPER 69 $ /LB. 1 39 Fir PRODUCT OF ONT. GREEN ONIONS • 3 FOR 89a•• 3.49 • VISTBEULA APPLES 99C • 318. BAG • J.B. FROZEN ORANGE JUICE 12.3FL.OZ. PRODUCT OF ONTARIO NO. 1 GRADE • FIELD TOMATOES $ 2 99: 4 LTR. BASKET FRESH LOCAL SWEET CORN ARRIVING DAILY • • • • • • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••-.••••••••••••