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Times-Advocate, 1988-03-09, Page 8Page 8 Times -Advocate, March 9, 1988 Reflections, visions and goals Ag Societies convention attracts 421 craft exhibits 1988 Ontario Association of Ag- ricultural Societies was a real suc- cess with the largest registration in history.. The theme of the conven- tion was "Reflections Visions. and Goals" and the program was geared to this effect. An Ontario Town Crier officially opened the 138th cOnvenuon at the Royal York Hotel and mingled with delegates in vari- ous dress suited to the occasion: • The theme was reflected in this. history of the craft room going from very few exhibits at first to this year's421. This showed the many crafts that are entered in prize lists across Ontario, and the good display techniques and ideas that are exchanged. This year the focuses on Wel- come and a BirdSanctuar were dis- played effectively: A first-ever dis- AWARD - Dolores Shapton was presented with a plaque at the annual convention of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies in recogni- tion of her contribution as 1987 Homecraft president. Hear of care facilities The first hour of the Exeter Sen- ior Citizens March meeting at the Legion Hall was, spent in playing cards. Guest speakers for the meeting were Lossie Fuller and Lauretta Scigner. Lossie has been an Exeter councillor,.for 13 years and deputy- ' reeve for five ycars. She spoke on the Huron County Council and her special task at this time as co-chairman of the Senior Care Facility committed which has been delegated to study the care needs of the seniors in the commu- nity. Lauretta, a Senior Care Facility committee member read the brief prepared and presented to them by Garnet Hicks and his committee consisting of Olga Davis, Pat Skin- ner, Eldon Hcywood and Irwin Ford, on behalf of the Exeter seniors. Lossie and Lauretta gave an excel- lent presentations and urged seniors and pre -seniors especially to fill in the questionnaire which is available from them or the Town Hall office. Matthew Godbolt, a talented sing- er and member of thc Stratford Boys' Choir favoured us with four erAos. He was accompanied by his father and by the conductor of his choir. President Pat Skinner, in spite of recent surgery, chaired the meeting. Olive Tindall read an amusing poem. The Seniors' Spring Rally will be held April 13 at the Stanley Township Community Complex. Bingo at thc Villa, the last Mon- day afternoon of the month, will be looked after by Mildred Thomson, Edna Caldwell, Mary Funk and Ver- na Greenlee. 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MARYS 203 Durham St E WALKERTON 2 The Square OOOER c$4 trict competition was nein for the best loaf of whole wheat homemade bread, with District 9 taking home the Dolores Shapton trophy. The Canada Packers Quilt Com- petition was sponsored this year and the winner of $1,000 was Mrs. Alice Carnegie from Brooklin Agri- cultural Society. A highlight of the afternoon was the 'Jovial Judging Jingle' .skit that was_prescnle_d by ExeterFair Enthusiasts. Local people taking part in the program were mrs. Barbara Pass- more demonstrating silk painting, Matthew .Godbolt singing in the Junior Program and Jay Campbell as the guest luncheon speaker. Everyone that registered received a pin with the logo that Dolores Shapton, President of the homecraft tree", home for our birds, standing in full sunlight while firmly rooted in the soil with five large roots sprcading outward and down to pro- vide a firm anchor. The largest root would be the association with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food while the next largest would be the Ontario Association of Agriculture Societies. The third root would rep- resent the fifteen districts in Onta- rio, the fourth, the individual Agri- cultural Societies and the fifth root would be the people who are enthu- siastically rooted with this Associa- tion growing together stalwart and strong for the good of this commu- nity and country. The pine tree likes growing near other trees just as we like working and associating with others, across this province. More significant is that pine trees grow to be very old and useful just as the Agricultural Societies have a purpose to preserve agriculture. As we climb mountains, we will be seeing visions and setting goals for our fairs. There is no limit to the joy and rich fulfillment we can have if we let our visions lead the way. Identify your goals It is the many coloured texture of goals which create fullness of our aim. The valleys may have pot holes. ruts. bumps and some hardgoing but these mountains are surmounta- ble if you have the faith to try to climb to success. Climb every mountain to reach your dream. The radiant sunshine shows everything in its proper prospec- tive. Light is reassuring as well as revealing and guides us as wc travel the pathway to the future. In the logo, our precious land is encircled by the water, mountains and valleys. When the soil is culti- vated, crops planted, favourable whims of nature takes place and crops arc 'harvested, it provides food to you and me, the consumers. This is called agriculture which is the ha- sis of our agriculture fairs. There has been an evolution of.. Agriculture practices from the prim- . itive beginnings to the sophisticat- ed techniques today. Likewise many .changes with the fanner population blit, more people are involved with - other aspects of agriculture. It is important lin us to follow the.e changing times with education and information at our fairs teaching ru- ral and urban •alike. Let us .accept the challenge to promote More Ag- riculture in -all areas of our fairs. Look. to these days of our 1988 convention • to reflect• the many memories you -bold of your fairs, convention and the handclasp .01 a friend but dreana.a little,. see a vi- sion and set some goals. Just in Time for the SPRING BREAK Division, designed. These will be keepsakes of the 1988. convention. The colours were done on a white` background with green representing growth. The following is the mean- ing-. ofthe logo "Reflections, Vi- sions and Goals"-, as seen by its .creator. - Water represents the _lakes+ sur- rounding our province and all the little lakes, rivers and streams and boasts of reflecting 195 years of ag- riculture fairs -but also asking, won- dering what changes will be made and what challenges are to be met in thc future. Water is the essence of life with which we are blessed abundantly. Besides the waters edge stands an official Ontario Emblem, "the Pine Main St. 235.1933 Exeter Quality Footwear... Courteous Service sem►. s..sk. ST.,11..r -i.. s,yy►. s yL. 3 Main St.; Exeter. 19 Mon. Tues. Wed. & Sat. 9-6 OP N 9-9 Thurs. & Fri. PRICES'EFFEC7IVEUNTlL MARCH 12. 1988, ITEMS AVAILABLE ONLY WHILE QUANTITIES LAST' HOTTEST, GROUP! „,,.. <„.,, (AXC) Thick, bold stripes and a stylish crossover crewneck collar highlight these polyester/cotton knit tops! Sizes: S, M, L, XL. 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