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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-06-16, Page 23Wednesday,June 16, 2004 23 It all starts on the Fa culture TIMES ADVOCATE ExeterAgricultural Society's Fall Fair celebrates 150 years The 2004 executive for the 150th ExeterAgricultural Society's Fall Fair is back, left to right: Past President Kristina Cowell, Chair of Homecraft division Kathy Bray, Chair of Homecraft division Linda Johns and School Division chair Barb Down. Front: PresidentWayne Shapton and Secretary/treasurer Norma Cockwill.This year's Exeter Fall Fair is Fri., Sept. 24 to Sun., Sept. 26.The fair focus is "Let's Celebrate". (photo/submitted) Submitted by Dolores Shapton EXETER - Another twenty years of successful fairs have been held. Times have changed and yet the purpose remains the same. The objectives of an agriculture society Exeter Agricultural Society's FALL FAIR BOOKS are printed and ready to be picked up. BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE AT: • Stedmans • Times Advocate • South Huron Rec Centre BE SURE TO JOIN IN THIS YEAR'S SPECIAL CELEBRATION! are to encourage aware- ness of agriculture and to promote improvements in the quality of life of per- sons living in an agricul- tural community. Exeter Fair was a leader in having a focus on a special theme for the fair. The theme pertains to agriculture and is then carried out through all phases of the fair. They are: 1982 -Wool 1983 -Wheat 1984 -Corn 1985 -Fowl 1986 -Beans 1987 -Port 1988 -Rutabagas 1989 -Horses 1990 -Apples 1991 -Beef 1992 -Honey 1993 -Wood 1994 -Milk 1995 - Farm Machinery 1996 - Market Garden 1998 - Cereal Grains 1999 - International Plowing Match 2000 - Fair, Family, Fun Denfield Livestock Sales The Market at Denfield Livestock Sales traded on a good demand at prices $2-$3 higher on the good fed cattle with the fancy cattle once again trading at premium prices. A good offering of cows sold at stronger prices with Montreal orders very active. Good Holstein calves once again sold at strong prices. Don Eedy and Mark Vanderploeg, Denfield sold 29 heifers, avg. wt. 1313 avg. price 90.75 with sales to 97.75 purchased by Norwich Packers. Charles and Stuart Eedy, Denfield sold 10 head avg. wt. 1289 avg. price 85.41 with sales to 102.50 purchased by Norwich Packers. Randy Diebold, Cargill sold 12 steers avg. wt. 1538 avg. price 85.39 sales to 94.25. McComb Farms, Denfield sold 22 steers avg. wt. 1513 avg. price 79.50 sales to 103.50 purchased by Norwich Packers. H.C. ranch, Courtright sold 11 steers avg. wt. 1315 avg. price 82.24. Choice Steers: 88-95 sales to 103.50; Good steers: 80-85; Plain steers: 65-75; Choice exotic cross heifers: 87-93 sales to 97.50; Good heifers: 75-80; Plain heifers: 60-70; Good Fed cows: 30-35; D1 & D2 cows: 20-25; D3 & D4 cows: 15-20; Shells: 10-15; Good butcher bulls: 30-50; Holstein bulls: 20-25; Good Holstein bull calves: 150-250; Sows: 55-59. 2001 - Salute to Volunteers 2002 -Let's Talk about the Weather 2003 - Farm & Home Safety 2004 - Let's Celebrate Ladies Division has been renamed Homecraft Division, meaning any- thing done by hand in the home by an adult, youth or child. It has resulted in the section of Flowers changing to Floral Artistry, Baking to Culinary Arts, and Needlecraft to include Quilts, Knitting & Crochet. Sewing remains the same and a new class, Woodworking, has been added. Sixteen hand - quilted quilts made a beautiful display in 2003 and Crafts and Hobbies was simply amazing with the number of quality entries. In 2004, Machine Quilt (no long arm), has been added to keep up with the times. The Women's Institute is still active in the fair having changed its Competition Display to Display Only, relating to the current focus. It is with regret that Livestock rules and lack of livestock in the area has made a significant change in the fair. In the south- ern part of the county, 4-H has dwindled but the Calf Club returned in 2003. Likewise, the Junior Farmers were once a major part of the fair, helping to paint signs and running activities such as the Tractor Rodeo. We have an approved Arabian Show and Haflinger Show and Open Light Horse Show. The sheep, goats, poultry, grain and seeds competition reflect the prize list of the 1800s. Fruit and vegetable entries are increasing as many people retire earlier and are spending more time gardening. There is strong compe- tition in the School Fair and each year a top boy and girl and runners-up are chosen. The Youth section has good partici- pation as well. There is still the friendly competi- tion between families that there was years ago. This is a changing Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company Exeter, Ont. NOM 1S1 (Established in 1876) Provides Full Insurance Coverage for Farm Properties New Applications are Welcomed DIRECTORS & ADJUSTERS Joe Chaffe, RR5 Mitchell 348-9705 Ron Feeney, RR 2 Dublin. 345-2360 Larry Gardiner, RR2, Staffa 345-2678 Jack Hodgert, RR1, Kirkton229-6152 Michael O'Shea RR3 Granton 225-2600 Morris Willows, RR2 St. Pauls. 393-6548 AGENTS Wayne Mayer Exete 235-1915 David Moore, Dublin 345-2512 Barb Worden, Dublin. 345-2777 Joseph Uniac, Mitchell. 348-9012 Head Office, Exeter. 235-0350 Huron -Bruce and all Canadians have a right to demand E Better accountability • A Better economy Better health care • Better communities • Better security It is time for change world with the Queen of the Fair now being known as Ambassador of the Fair, the title which a young lady or gentleman competes for at the popu- lar Friday night program. All the competitors ride in the Saturday morning parade. The winner attends the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Convention in February and the CNE in August. 41hBarb FISHER IL:5 Conservative Working for you in Huron -Bruce 1 -866 -816 -BARB (2272) 519 -524 -BARB (2272) 519 -396 -VOTE (8683) www.barbfisher.ca Authorized by the Official Agent of Barb Fisher To honour the impor- tance of agricultural in the community, 150 candles shine this year. They have touched many people and have been an education and inspiration as they shine. May we all, rural and urban, look back with pride, embrace the pre- sent and anticipate the future, knowing that agri- culture gives great cause for a wonderful celebra- tion. Financial Problems? Worried? Embarrassed? 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