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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.
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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
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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)
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