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Many attractions at
130th Zurich Fair
ZURICH - The 130th Zurich
Fair was favoured with good
weather for its daytime activities
over the weekend. The many ac-
tivities planned for this year's fair
were well attended, especially
those that invotved children such
as the Pet Show, 4-H Competi-
tions, Mid -Western Horse Show,
the Talent Program, and many
other activities.
The Directors of thc Zurich Ag-
ricultural Society are pleased with
the co-operation of the communi-
ty and also with the families who
encouraged their youngsters to
participate in the various activi-
ties of the fair.
The school related exhibits
were of excellent quality, show-
ing the skills of the children in
art, crafts, writing, and wood-
working.
In order for the local fairs to
continue the Agricultural Socie-
ties need exhibitors and it is
hoped that many of the young
participants at this year's fair will
continue to exhibit at future fairs.
The official opening of the fair
was held on Friday evening.
President of the Zurich Agricul-
tural Society, Lloyd Otterbein,
acted as chairman. Those taking
part were Reeve of Zurich, Bob
Fisher; Reeve of Hay Township,
Lionel Wilder; Reeve of Stanley
Township, Howard Armstrong;
District 8 Director of the Ontario
Association of Agricultural Socie-
ties, Ron McKay; Poul Klopp,
M.P.P.; Ontario Minister of Agri-
cultural Food and Rural Affairs,
Elmer Buchanan; Paul Steckle,
M.P. who officially opened the
fair. The 1993 Zurich Fair Am-
bassador, Kendra Fenwick, intro-
duced the contestants for the 1994
contest. Sabrina Schilbe of Zurich
was crowned the 1994 Ambassa-
dor at the dance later in the eve-
ning. The "gals" for the Princess
contest were introduced and the
winner, Heidi Klopp, was
crowned the 1994 Zurich Fair
Princess and the epf the talentad
program. Each of the Ambass'ot
contestants performed a number
showing their talent and some lo-
cal girls and boys sang, danced or
played the piano to conclude the
evening's program.
Saturday's activities started
with a parade at noon. The Dash-
wood-Seaforth Band provided the
parade music. Several floats and
entries depicted the 1994 fair's
theme "Families Go To The
Fair". F611owing the parade there
was a pet show and kite -flying
contest. The Baby Show in thc
auditorium was well attended as
grandparents and families waited
for the results. Winners in the
zero to four months class were
Luke Pennings, son of Debbie
and Jerry ,of Zurich and Michael
Neeb, son of Angela and Barry of
',man. In the five to eight months
class the winners were Leanne
Regier, daughter of Joanne and
George of Dashwood, Mallory
Overholt, daughter of Leanne and
Peter of Grand Bend, and Max-
ime Masse, son of Karen and
Rick of Zurich. Winners in the
nine to 12 months class were
Kristen Jeffrey, daughter of Lori
and Kevin; Erica Regier, daughter
of Leanne and Jamie; and Seth
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ry, all from the Zurich area. There
was a total of 14 babies in the
baby show.
The three judges were Pat
Campbell, Hensall; Cheryl Freit-
er, Dashwood; Colleen Ferris,
Hensall. Merchants in Zurich do-
nated gifts for the baby show.
Winners in the dog classes of
the Pet Show were: Best groomed
dog, Dustin Clarke; best puppy,
Lenore Folly; over one year, most
obedient, Meagan Sweeney; old-
est dog in show, Josh Bridau.
In the cat section Amber Kenda
had the best groomed cat and Hei-
di Klopp had the cat with the
longest whiskers.
Other winners were Marsha
Taylor's bird who had the pretti-
est colours and her fish was the
smallest pct. exhibited.
Susan and Sharon Gorman's
rabbit showed the best talent and
their budgies were judged best in
the most exotic class, and the
prettiest pair.
Josh Bridau's dog. King, won
the best overall trick class of the
Pet Show.
In the 4-H Beef & Dairy Calf
Club, Jacob Weber won the show
person class with his senior dairy
heifer. Josh Becker exhibited the
best 4-H beef calf and Jason Har-
dy showed the best 4-11 dairy
calf.
Brian Decker's Karate group
performed a demonstration of ka-
rate skills in the arena following
the parade. This was followed lat-
er by the arm wrestling competi-
tions.
Winners were: up to 150 Ib. -
Shawn Laporte, Jeff Laporte; 151
to 175 Ib. - Jack Forrestor, Mike
Bedard; 176 to 200 Ib. - Chris
Watson, Wayne tel; 201 Ib.
and over - Mark T ylor, Doug
Willert; Women's Open Class -
Mary Jane Totten, Tanya Thiel.
Thunderstorms and heavy rain
early Sunday morning may have
cancelled some of the events in -
the Mid -Western Horse Show,
but the sun quickly appeared after
the storm and dried up the
grounds enough so that all events
could be held.
Over 90 horses and riders com-
peted in the games' events of bar-
rels, flags, polebending and key-
hole.
Other classes included show-
manship, trail, English and West-
ern Pleasure. Competitors attend-
ed from the local area and from
i Kincardine, Mitchell, Woodstock,
r London, Sarnia areas. Local com-
petitors were Andrew Geiger and
Justin Merner.
The Fair's activities concluded
with an Old Time Fiddlers' Jam-
boree in the Community Centre
on Sunday afternoon and evening.
The musicians provided some
very lively tunes for the dances
and there were also vocal num-
hers. The jamboree was very well
attended and many are looking
forward to next year's jamboree.
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Captain home from Croatia
Cpt. Noel Westman Is visiting Gran-
ton while on leave- from the UN
peacekeeping force.
By Muriel Lewis
GRANTON - The community welcomes home Cpt.
Noel Wessman, who is spending his leave with family
and friends in Granton. He is the youngest son of Juani-
ta Wessman and is presently serving with the U.N. pea-
cekeepers in Croatia.
UCW
Seventeen members and friends of Granton U.C.W.
Unit live were entertained at the summer home of Bill
and Mary Jones at Port Franks on July 19. Following a
potluck dinner at noon, everyone enjoyed a time of vis-
iting.
United Church
At the Granton United Church on Sunday, July 24,
Pastor Normalie Voakes entitled her sermon 'Hopeful-
ly' concluding that hope enables one to believe the best
about life.
Andrew Bryan lit the Christ candle and the ministry
of music was provided in a vocal duet 'Whispering
Hope' by Candy Bilyea and Pastor Voakes.
The Vacation Bible School is being held this week,
July 25 to 29. Due to the summer break, there will be
no regular services at the United Church until August
28.
Anglican Church
There was no service at the St. Thomas Anglican on
Sunday as the rector is on vacation. Regular services
commence again on August 7. Both churches will be
closed on Sunday, July 31.
Fun Day
There was plenty of activity in Granton on July 23
for the annual Fun Day at the park, sponsored by the
Lions and Optimist Clubs.
The parade from the cenotaph corner to the park was
led by the Granton fire truck.
Winners in the various categories were: Walking:
first, the Flintstones with Don, Lindsay, Erin, Jake,
Courtney, Ashley and Whitney Benner, also Joan and
Melanie Thompson and Katie Fifield; second, Savanna
and Jason Chantalath as Little Bo Peep and Little Boy
Blue; third, Mike Jones and daughter Tyler as Raggedy
Anne and Andy.
Others participating were Samantha and Dean Grant,
Zachery Jackson, Sarah, Heather and Matthew West -
man, Emma Burnett and Karlin Arthur.
Next were the two -wheelers: first, Patrick Broughton
as a caterpillar; second, Tonya Westman as a Ninja;
third, Amy Lovell as Barbie; and others were Jeremy
Quimet, Natasha Rothwell, and Lee Ann Bouchard.
In the animal class: first, Bob Martin with his dog
Toby; second, Alicia Lewcock with Pepper. Small
floats: first, Stephanie and Chris Mills and Andrew
Bryan with a castle, second, Mitchell Witteveen in his
Granton Airforce aeroplane; third, Travis Graham in a
race car; fourth Colin Hayes and Steve Toll with deaf
dog and wagon.
Large float: first, the McRobert family with favourite
Mother Goose theme. In a new category this year - Old
tractors: first, Max Bilyea with a 1950 Farmall C; sec-
ond Leroy Bryan with a 1949 Farmall M.
Horse and rider: first, Karla Stiltz; second, Ken Sher-
wood; third, Rob and mother Joan Stiltz. Bringing up
the rear of the parade were the fire department tanker
and rescue trucks.
At noon and later at the park, everyone enjoyed a va-
riety of food and games.
Need help with farm work?
Submitted by Canada Employ-
ment Centre
EXETER - Dan Gielnik recently
completed grade 11 at South Huron
District High School. A well-
rounded student, his interests lie
with transportation, english, ma-
chine shop, and geography.
For the summer Dan is looking
for a job that will give him full-time
hours, involving physical or manual
labour. A factory, farm, construc-
tion or landscaping job would be
ideal. Since school has let out Dan
has kept busy picking stones.
Dan is also part of the ODD .10B
SQUAD at the Canada Employ-
ment Centre for Students. He is
more than willing to complete those
jobs that many people haven't had
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time time to finish.
Dan's past work experience has
included chicken catching, haying,
stone picking, and other farm la-
bour.
Dan is available to work any
time. If there is a job opportunity
for Dan or any other student please
contact the Canada Employment
Centre for students. Office hours
are Monday to Friday 8:30 and
4:30. Students interested in finding
work can visit the Employment of-
fice for assistance.
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