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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1990-03-14, Page 3Sot: ThroI plena' in:We Catoluigti by the. Seaforth 44041tur41$901etY• has 0444 eenelderahllr, NItee it was Ord established in: 1.845; "It used to. be the„agricultural ,gsiletetY SePtember10131,1 the fair, t: Was held „nreetingn'Otn4wo in August and the eXtetit, of it,” commented F Board President Lyle Haney, "Now it's big business," he said, noting the Worth, Agricultural Soniety turned over approxhitately one quarter of a asililon doilDra.in,198%, "That's a lee of money for an aildeoltnral Wkly, and there are a lot that are envious of Although rnenibers of the Agricultural Socey a that the eve* they heat are generally fundraisers, those seine- events usually serve a much bigger purpose as welL According to Mr. Haney the main aim of the agricultural society today is to improve urban -rural relations. With only three per cent of the total population farmers, he said It is important for the agricultural community to educate the urban sectors on such things as where their food comes from. The Seaforth Agricultural Society has managed to do that and more, through the various events it offers. At the fall fair, for example, the Agricultural Society has incorporated such promotions as guessing the weight of live cattle and pigs, and viewing of chicken hatching, into the regular slate of events. Other events which make the fall fair both interesting and successful, are: a very ac- tive homecraft division, the hosting of an accredited Stan Jackson Hereford Show, the Huron -Perth Jersey Parish Show and 4-11 County Show, as well as sheep shows, heavy horse shows, a pork carcass corn - petition and a Junior Olympics. Last year the Fair Board tried to reach an even broader spectra= of the popula- tion by providing entertainment to both the senior population and the handicapped. This year it hopes to extend its reach even more by offering an International Apaloosa Horse Show and Sale. Admission to the fall fair is free, and this year's fair will be held on September 20 and 21. "We trto appeal to all groups - young and old,"commented Ross Ribey, Vice President of the Fair Board. "We're the largest fall fair in Huron County." One of the recent aquisitions of the Agiicultural SON4 'was 0,040011IN'Annnal: -Wane .untYGanuon:Show. Abandonned because of thework itn origlnal organ** telt Yfas....rmAkettch*Oi it; tile she* 'wn.s immediate!ytakeD by the:Agrield*O1 Society, and gm,* tamed into money- making. vot.tt*, . • As its name AIggests. the show eatern to the home and garden, but bai niso served the agricultural society well as another Meana 40 educate the urban setter about agricultural life. Among themany booths and displays the agrigultlire tioNetYtati,. In - chided displays bygthe Variousnmarxenng hoards, as well as area 411 clubs anddif- ferent agricultural related businesses. This year, lb an effort to diversify the show even more, the _egOitiftltrokRetetY-Igans to have it iriande -more agricultural rand farm machinery, and become the pre - cess a Home, Garden and Trade Show. That show is set for April 25 and 26, and again admission is free. One of the other big events that the Seaforth Agricultural Soclety is'involved in is the Midwestern Ontario Farm Toy, Craft, Doll, Quilt and Antique Show. Originally started as a farm toy and craft show three years ago, this event was originally expanded to give interest groups to women, but has just continued to blossom, with each of the five shows that make up the giant extravaganza, now oc- cupying its own building. Held the first Sunday of December, this " show has become the largest of its kind, and attracts an audience of at least 3,000 people each year. Free public skating is also available on this day, courtesy of the Agricultural Society. The date for this year's show and sale is December 2. In addition to its regular slate of events for the year, the Agricultural Society has also taken on a new challenge in 1990 - that being its Tractor Elimination Draw. A kind of unique fundraising event, this draw offers participants the opportunity to chose one of three 75 horse tractors (either a Case Ill, John Deere or Ford), worth $50,000, as first prize, and one of three 18 horse lawneaowers (Case 111, John Deere or Ford), worth $7,000, as second prize. Three lee farm equipment dealers - Vin- cent Farm Equipment, Logan Farm Equipment Ltd. (1 r) and McGavin's Farm Supply - who support the agricultural society are involved in the Tura to sage 6 • • THE HprzoN EXPOSITOR, MARCH l4, 199Q — 3A • rove u,r*bart..rus-Q1 relations* STUDYING FORM - While the fashions may have changed, the purpose of horse shows at the Seaforth Fall Fair have not, as shown by this photograph taken in 1950. YOUNG AND OLD- &Joy the fair, both yesterday and loday. SPECIAL EVENTS for youth, such as the „ . mini -tractor pull, also draw a large crowd. t VIEWING THE PRODUCE In years gone by. A ,NUMBER OF EVENTS including races among the schoolboys were cannon at Mfrs in the past. Today an updated version - a jUnior olympics- takes plate. AN OVERVIEW of the fairgrounds as they appeared in the 1950s. Much is the same. County proposes $23.3 million time to) scrutinize it today," Cunningham BY BILL HENRY A $23.3 million county budget has been said. proposed for 1990 by Huron county coun- Although it was close to 4 p.m., the cil's executive committee. time council sessions normally end, Warden Lionel Wilder urged council to "at least make a start on It." Under provincial law, county councils must pass their budgets by April 1. But other argued that any discussion would be useless without first studying the But a two per cent rise in total county budget. tax assessment this year holds the actual WHAT THE BUDGET PROPOSES proposed net increase in taxes on most Proposed 1990 spending increases from Huron residential properties to 4.99 per the local levy in 1990 total $417,000 more cent. than in 1989. If approved by council today (Wednes- day), the budget would include a local tax levy increase of 7.1 per cent, and bump overall spending by $1.7 million over 1989. "With a good levy it's maybe okay to pass it." The document was to have been debated at last week's county council ses- sion, but when the day -long agenda final- ly reached the budget, councillors voted to defer it to a special meeting today. Many councillors complained they had only received the 70 pages of financial breakdowns and accompanying analysis the evening before, too late for proper study. "It's all very well just to receive it at the last minute. With a good levy, it's maybe okay to pass it. But that doesn't take away our responsibility to review it," said Exeter Reeve Bill Mickle. Hullett Reeve Tom Cunningham agreed, saying despite the affordable tax increase the document needs to be examined. "There Might he areas we aherdd have put thorn* hoto, and 'there may be some we can take Out...I'm not sure we (have Of that, the $1 million set aside for Huronview is $106,000 more than last year's $893,000. Huronview operations are expected to cost $108,000 more than the $460,000 local taxpayers provided In 1989. That's a 23 per cent increase. Similarly, county libraries will cost local taxpayers $102,000 more than the $203,000 they spent towards them last year. And operating the recently expanded Huron County Museum will cost an addi- tional $78,000 from the local levy, a 38 per cent increase over what Was collected for that purpose a year ago. The Children's Aid society's 32 per cent increase over the, $301,000 county ratepayers provided lad year la exPected to cost an extra $100,006 hi Imo. Other increase include plumbing and budget environment, up 36 per cent, costing an added $21,000; health, up 12.6 per cent for an added $51,000 from the local levy. MONEY SAVED Chief among money the county ex- ecutive committee has not included in the budget this year is the $300,000 into reserves for the county -wide waste management study. And general administration costs would be down $77,000 from the $511,000 spent from local levies in 1989. In all, should the proposed budget be approved today, Huron County taxpayers would pay $6.5 million toward the coun- ty operations. The bulk of the total $23.3 million pro- posed budget would comes from the pro- vincial goverrunent which would provide almost $12 million, mainly toward highways ($4.7 million), Huronview ($3.4 million), and public health ($1.5 million). In some Huron municipalities where assessment is rising this year more than the two per cent average, the local tax increases will climb more than the overall 7.1 per cent increase, clerk - administrator Nigel Bellchamber noted is his summary accompanying the 1990 budget. Sports edition in works It is once again the time of year when the staff of The Expositor puts its thoughts to producing the annual Winter Sports Edi- tion. Anyone wishing to have their team photograph included in this edition, please call now and make an appointment with either Heather or Paula. The quality of this edition depends on you. IMMMOISsesstmzenamestr= • • • •'1,00,.0 • • • .V.K$ donalud by .. Wed. Mar. 14 9:00-4:00 p.m.—March Break Program at Arena 1:00-3:00 p.m.—Parents and Tots Skating 1:30-4:00 p.m.—Senior Shuffleboard at SDCC 4:30-5:30 p.m.—Junior Ringette practice 5:30-6:30 p.m.—Pee Wee "CC" hockey practice 6:15 p.m.—Seaforth Horticultural Society meeting at Seaforth Public School. Speaker - G. Vennema 6:30-8:00 p.m.—Minor Broomball 8:00-9:00 p.m.—Fitness N Fun at SDCC 8:00-10:00 p.m.—Recreational Volleyball at SONS 8:00-10:30 p.m.—Ladles Broomball at SDCC 8:00-11:00 p.m.—Men's Competitive Curling Thurs., Mar, 15 9:00-4:00 p.m.—March Break Program at Arena 2:00 p.m.—Mask Making Workshop at Seaforth Library. Pre -registration Is required. 4:30-5:30 p.m.—Flgure Slatting at SDCC 6:30-8:30 p.m.—Minor Hockey 6:30-8:00 p.m.—Minor Broomball at SDCC 7:00-11:00 p.m.—Mixed Curling 8:00-11:30 p.m.—Men's Broomball at SDCC Fri., Mar. 16 9:00-4:00 p.m.—March Break Program at Arens 1:00-3:00 p.m.—Open Curling 2:00 p.m.—Films "The Phantom's Friends". Ages 6-12. Frio athrilssion. 8:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.--Ontarlo Broomball Championships at Seaforth and District Community Centres Sat., Mar. 17 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.—Ontario Broomball Championships at SDCC 1:30-2:30 p.m.—Story Hour et Seaforth Library Sun., Mar, 18 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.—Ontarlo Broomball Championships at SDCC Mon., Mar. 19 4:30-8:30 p.m. Figure Skating at SDCC 7:00-11:00 p.m.—Men's Curling 7:30-9:30 p.m.—Wood Refinishing at SDHS 8:00-10:00 p.m.—Competitive Volleyball at SONS 8:30-10:00 p.m.—Seaforth Beavers ve. Milverton 10:00-11:00 p.m.—Midget Hockey practice Tues., Mar. 20 10:00-12 noOn—Parents and Tots Skating 6:30-6:30 p.m.—Minor Hockey 6:30-8:00 p.m.—Minor Hockey 8:00-10:00 p.m.—Minor Hockey Wed., Mar. 21 1:00-3:00 p.m.—Parents and Tots skating 1:30-4:00 p.m.—Senlor Shuffleboard 4:30-5:30 p.m.—Junior Ringette 5:30-6:30 p.m.—Mlnor Hockey 6:30-8:00 p.m.—Minor Broomball 8:00-10:00 p.m.—RecreatIonal Volleyball et SONS 8:00-10:30 p.m.—Ladies' Broomball at SDCC 8:00-11:00 p.m.—Men's Competitive Curling