Times Advocate, 1999-09-29, Page 1818
Exeter Times -Advocate
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Wednesday. September 29, 1999
You couldn t see it all. in one day!
By Kate Monk
TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF
DASHWOOD - One day was not enough to see all the
International Plowing Match had to offer.
Organizers prided themselves in having something of
interest for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Plowing has always been the cornerstone of the IPM
with several championships on the line. The VIP plow-
ing had everyone from members of parliament and
local government to the media and OPP officers.
Katie Dickieson of Wellington County was crowned
Queen of the Furrow at last Thursday's banquet in
Exeter. Huron's queen, Erin McNaughton of Kippen,
made her county proud as one of the finalists.
The Family Lifestyles area was a key component of
the IPM. The fashion tent featured fashion shows and
information sessions. Food and recipe ideas were on
stage at the Heaping Helping of Huron tent.
The quilting tent was one of the most popular areas
of interest with an array of prize-winning quilts on dis-
play. The display is a follow-up to a successftil quilt
show and competition in Exeter in April. Frieda Hayter
of Dashwood won the IPM '99 quilt, Nancy Tellier of
Cambridge won the second prize quilt and Cheryl
Varey of Milverton won the third prize quilt.
Crafters Core was home to about 70 vendors with
crafts, sewing, pottery, jewelry and original art.
Child care services at the Kid's Cottage allowed par-
ents to see the match child• for a few hours.
Antique farm equipment L overed 20 acres and
included tractors, threshing machines and harvesting
equipment of alt kinds. A tent included antique dis-
plays and craft skills such as rug hooking.
Entertainment on five stages throughout Tented City
gave visitors a chance to sit down and enjoy the best
entertainment Huron has to offer. The talent included
singers, dancers and actors from all corners of the
county.
The 1PM also showcased livestock and horses from
the county as well as border collie demonstrations, lla-
mas exhibits and cattle penning.
IPM '99 established what will hopefully be a long-
term partnership with Horseshoe Ontario with a sanc-
tioned horseshoe pitching competition throughout the
week. Saturday, tug of war teams from Ontario and
the U.S. competed.
The Huron Sunset Trailer Park, adjacent to Tented
City, had nearly 1,400 serviced and unserviced camp-
sites on 100 acres of farm land. Campers came from
across Canada as well as Michigan, new York,
Vermont, New Jersey and Florida. Nightly entertain-
ment, washrooms, showers, eating facilities and a
store were all within the trailer park.
The 210 -acre Machines in Motion exhibit took a com-
prehensive look at progress in farming over the last
See PLOWING MATCH on page 19
Surprise! Katie Dickieson of Wellington
County, centre, appears shocked as she was
announced Queen of the Furrow for 1999-2000
at last week's banquet in Exeter. Sharing the sur-
prise with Dickieson are Huron County rept
tentative Erin McNaughton, feft, and Lambton
County contestant Amanda Racher. At right
Dickieson, waves to the crowd during the dos-
ing parade Saturday.
Enjoying the afternoon.
The smiles of_ IPM '99 Vice -
Chairperson Leona
Armstrong, Chairperson
Graeme Craig and Recording
Secretary Marie Hicknell
during the closing parade
reflect the positive attitude
of organizers.
Talented hands. Dorene
Oesch of Zurich hooks a rug
in the antiques tent Friday.
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