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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2008-12-03, Page 88 Times -Advocate Wednesday, December 3, 2008 Local pork competitors at Royal Winter Fair By Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF HENSALL They re fifth generation farmers, says pork producer Grant Love of children Danielle, Deanne and Darren who recently competed at the Royal Agri- cultural Winter Fair in Toronto Nov. 6-7. Also competing at the fair was Scott Armstrong of Exeter. Grant and his wife Lauren raise hogs on Parr Line outside of Hensall. For the last six years, Danielle, Deanne and Darren have entered the Ontario ju- nior barrow compettion at the Winter Fair, which is open to all boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 21. Danielle and Deanne are South Huron District High School students while Dar- ren is studing mechnical engineering at the University of Waterloo. The Loves placed well in several divisions at the fair this year which saw 123 entries, with Darren placing first in the barn com- petition, fourth in the senior showmanship division and 14th in the overall show. Danielle placed 10th in both the senior showmanship division and most lean yield Young farmers Darren, Danielle and Deanne Love, children of Lauren and Grant Love on Parr Line, competed at the Ontario junior barrow show during the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto Nov. 6-7. (photo/submitted) as well as 12th in the picture contest. Deanne placed fifth in the overall show and in the auction as well as ninth for the most lean pig and for showmanship, while Armstrong took eighth in the best dressed pig picture contest. The Loves were up at 4 a.m. Nov. 6 to transport their pigs to the Canadian Na- tional Exhibition (CNE) grounds, after which the hogs were washed and weighed and with the use of an ultrasound, their back fat and lean muscle were measured, which went into judging the pigs overall score. It reflects what we produce, says Grant. The competitors also wrote a quiz judging their knowledge of the pork industry. Friday morning was the show- manship competition, with the competitors leading their pigs around the ring with a cane, while being asked questions by the judge on their knowledge of the entries and cuts of meat. The Loves use five and a half month old pigs that are selected at birth and trained over the sum- mer. Danielle said while the pigs get used to the training quickly, once in the ring in front of crowds and photographers, the hogs can get temperamental. It kind of throws them...you smile even when they re stepping on your foot, she said. The final event of the com- New Habitat executive director EXETER Habitat for Humanity Huron County (HFH HC) recently announced the selection of Kevin Morrison as the organization s new executive director. HFH HC board chairperson Lois Hayter stated the board is looking forward to working with Morrison and the appointment will take the affiliate to the next level of excellence. Morrison comes from a business background and plans to move to Huron County from the London area. He stated, When the opportunity came about to be involved with Habitat for Humanity Huron County, I jumped at the chance. The history of this organization is amazing. HFH HC started as a dream and grew very quickly into a reality. The most appealing aspect of working here is the strength and commitment of the network of dedi- cated volunteers. What this organization has achieved in a relatively short period of time is a true compliment to what community is all about. The organization makes a differ- ence in the lives of so many: the partner family, the volun- teers and the communities at large within Huron County. Morrison said he plans to review what has been done since the inception of the organization and to keep the plans of building a ReStore in Goderich on track. Ground breaks for the store no later than the first of May 2009. I know we re going to achieve this goal because I have already met so many volunteers who believe in all that Hab- itat stands for. Morrison s long term goals include continuing to work to- wards further growth. Much of our revenue can come from the ReStore so we must have a profitable store in place. The board of directors and I look to a future that includes more than one home build each year and numerous satellite stores in smaller communities throughout Huron County. Morrison grew up in southwestern Ontario about 30 miles west of London on a beef farm. I have over 28 years of diverse business expe- rience. In 2001, I was approached by a children s dream fulfillment charity. They were going through a period of restructuring and thought that my talents could assist them. Nothing gives me more satisfac- tion than working with the non-profit sector where real change and dif- ference is noticeable. I am really looking for- ward to the future and the opportunity to ful- fill the mission of Habi- tat for Humanity Huron County. Plans are also pro- ceeding for the build in Exeter with services ex- tended to the lot on Wel- lington Street recently and in addition, the Family Selection Com- mittee is working to se- lect a partner family for the Exeter build. Kevin Morrison Sottae people are Iuck`y eaou5k to drive vekiele.s r. that doa't revire. Iast)raaee I. _jou aren't one oC those people, Ail SAVE $100, $300, $500 or More per Year! R why not let us s ow you oill In Fact, Save on all Your Insurance Needs! how to save on KOC • LIFE • BOAT • COTTAGE •BUSINESS Auto Insurance. 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The 441 members would like to give thanks to Len Gamble and staff at Brussels Livestock for use of their facilities; Howatt Trucking for free trucking; judges Shaun Grant and Mark Campbell; auctioneer Brian Rintoul; Cardiff and Mulvey for supplying breakfast; Howick Insurance for buying lunch; cash sponsors Ivomec and Trillium Mutual Insurance, and the following buyers: Howatt Bros. Trucking, Cinnamon Jim's Cafe, Holy Park Meats, Sedor, United Com- munities Credit Union, Oxford MilkwayTransport, TenPas Decor, Dauphin Feed & Country Store, Huron feeding Systems, Brussels Livestock, MGM Townsend Tire, Brussels Agromart, McGavins Farm Equipment, Millgrove Packers; Green's Meat Market, Jones Feed Mill, Niel Edgar Feed & Seed, Merick Agvet Ivomec, Libro Financial Group, Lucknow Co-op, Snobelen Farms, Ken Thompson De Delli Seeds, Miller Insurance, The Beef Way, Eric Thacker - Culross Mutual Insurance, Kinfarm Tire, Ripley Huron Vet Clinic, Bob Thompson, Thompson Feed, BDO Walkerton, Hill & Hill Farms, (IBC, Hayter and Associates, McKillop Mutual Insurance, Huron Plowman As- sociation - Princess Dept., Har Bar Holdings, Elliott Fencing, Teeswater Concrete, Omni Insurance, Hensall District Co-op, Smyth Welding, Durnin Farms. The committee and the participants would like to thank all the supporters listed here. If we have omitted any names, we apologize and we thank you as well. Many hands make light work so any parents or supporters that would like to sit on the show and sale committee please let a committee member know. We are needing some new volunteers as some are getting to retirement age and would like a replacement.