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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-08-16, Page 2020 Exeter Times–Advocate Wednesday, August 16, 2006 79thAnnual Plowing Match Fri.,Aug. 25 Keshia Bishop, 18, is the daughter of Kevin and Jacquie Bishop and lives on a farm outside Bluevale. Keshia has finished high school at F. E. Madill Secondary School as an Ontario Scholar and is planning to go back to high school to take a few more courses and then attend university in 2007. She enjoys nordic skiing, curling, soccer, playing the piano and guitar, horseback riding and travelling. Keshia is an active 4-H member and received her recognition for her 24th club in 2005. She enjoys 4-H at the local level in both the agricultural and life skills clubs as well as participating in many conferences, camps and exchanges. Hosted by Cathy & Paul Pavkeje Warden Rob Morley CORNER OF HWY. 4 & HURON PARK RD. ?math N..•. Centralia North Middlesex a ---- \ cavet 5Mm"'' @3005 NaMAE 5m NaF5 8 taryany ©3505 NANEO • Queen speeches at 2:30 p.m. • Greetings at 4:30 p.m. • BBQ Pork Chop Supper at 5 p.m. • Presentation of awards and trophies after BBQ Silent and live auction Tristen Caldwell, the daughter of Terry Caldwell and Bonnie Westlake, lives on a farm outside Hensall. The South Huron District High School student loves animals, reading, spending time outdoors and enjoys numerous sports, including rugby, volleyball, baseball and soccer.The 17 year old works at Holtzmann's IGA. Jessica Feagan, 19, lives with her parents, Paul and Beth Feagan, near Goderich. She will be attending the University of Guelph in the fall, in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program. She enjoys playing sports, coaching soccer, and helping on the farm. As the current Huron County Queen of the Furrow, Jessica has attended local fairs and parades, travelled to Peterborough county, the host of this year's International Plowing Match, and spoke at County Council. Eighteen -year-old Mallory Kernighan is the daughter of Mark and Nancy Kernighan of Goderich.A student at Goderich District Collegiate Institute, she hopes to become a teacher in the future. Some of her interests include outdoor activities, sports, coaching t -ball and playing the piano. Bethany Kresky, of RR 7 Lucknow is getting ready for her last year at St.Anne's Catholic Secondary School. In her spare time, the 18 - year -old daughter of Shawn and Trish Drennan enjoys 4-H, horse riding and scrapbooking. Margaret Vincent, 17 is the daughter of Neil and Joan Vincent and lives in RR 3 Wingham. She will start Grade 12 at F. E. Madill Secondary School in September and is planning a career in agriculture or environmental studies. Margaret enjoys 4-H, hockey and scrapbooking. QUEEN OF THE FURROW COMPETITION Kim Consitt lives on a beef and cash crop farm in RR 1 Varna. The daughter of Scott and Brenda Consitt, Kim will enter Grade 8 at Huron Centennial School in Brucefield in September. She curls at the Vanastra Curling Club and is active in church and community events. Kim's grandparents are previous hosts of the Huron County Plowing Match. Kim is 13 years old. Heather Gibson is the daughter of John Gibson and Wendy Armstrong - Gibson of R.R. #4 Clinton. She is a Grade 8 student at Hullett Central School in Londesborough. Heather has been involved in several homemaking and livestock 4-H clubs and working on the family tree farm keeps her busy outdoors. She is an active member of the Seaforth Girls Marching Band where she plays the clarinet. Heather enjoys volunteering her time to church suppers and helping out with Sunday School classes and babysitting. Whitney Hulley, age 13, is going into Grade 9 at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton. She lives in Londesboro with parents Wayne and Ruth. Jessie Leeming, 13 will be entering her first year of high school this September at Central Huron Secondary School. The daughter of Carol and Bob Leeming lives on a farm outside Seaforth and enjoys horseback riding, curling, soccer and 4-H. She is currently taking her 16th Club — Sheep Club. PRINCESS OF THE FURROW Howdy! My name is Shannen Carnochan Murray and I am pleased to be running for Princess of the Furrow. I am 12 years old and going into Grade 7. I live just outside of Brucefield on a farm that is continually growing. My parents are Faye and Dave Murray who are always supporting me. I enjoy going for field rides with my two horses, biking down the side roads and just spending time with all my animals (cat, dogs, sheep, bunnies, horses and rooster). Family has always been important to me and you can usually find me playing with my younger sister and brother. I also like hanging out with a true farmer — my Grandpa. CENTRALIA — The 79th annual Huron County Plowing Match returns to the area next week at Cathy and Paul Pavkeje's property at the corner of Highway 4 and Huron Park Road. In addition to the Queen of the Furrow and Princess of the Furrow competitions, the plowing match will include a large antique display as well as the regular variety of plowing competitions. A junior day will be held Aug. 24 with junior coach- ing and practice from 9 to 11 a.m. The Princess con- test takes place from 11 a.m. until noon with inter- viewing and speeches. 1 ■ ■R. Katie Sparling, age 12, lives in Varna with her parents Jim and Tammy and two siblings. Her interests are 4-H, swimming, baseball and soccer. I am active on my family's dairy farm, where we milk 35 Jersey cows and house about 100 head all together. I am responsible for feeding calves, setting up the milk house and other routine chores. I enjoy swimming and have completed my level 10. I am an active member of the South Central Huron Dairy 4-H Club. Fifteen -year-old Jory Willits lives on a beef farm in Morris-Turnberry with her parents Alan and Laurie and her three brothers and one sister. Jory will start Grade 10 at F. E. Madill Secondary School this September. She is participating in an international exchange program which will see her partner arrive this week to attend the Huron County Plowing Match. Jory's interests are sports, especially hockey, cooking and interior design. The junior match runs from noon until 3 p.m. The Queen of the Furrow competition will take place Aug. 25. Contestants from throughout Huron County will go through their interviews at 9:30 a.m., with plowing at 1:30 p.m. and speeches at 2:30 p.m. Contestants will be judged on the following: interview (250 points); speech (250 points); impromptu speech (40 points); plowing (100 points); and appearance deportment (200 points). The barbecue pork chop supper is at 5 p.m., followed by the presentation of the awards and trophies. There is also a silent and live auction.