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The 149^th Tiverton Fall Fair was held Oct. 1-2 under clear skies. The youngest in attendance was 17-day-old Jocelyn Wilhelm, daughter of Heather and Michael. The oldest man at the fair was Russell Brooks (95) and the oldest woman was Irene Bradley (98). The person from the farthest away was Henry Herring of Cartersville, Georgia, USA.

Brooke MacKenzie, new ambassador of the fair

Brooke MacKenzie, daughter of Andy and Sandy MacKenzie, was crowned ambassador, second runner-up was Raeanne Schwandt who also won the friendship award. Takyra Steinman and Josh Brindley were crowned Princess and Prince of the Fair. Congratulations.

Takyra Steinman (L) and Josh  Brindley

The Pie and Cake Auction, held Friday night, was a great success with 13 pies and cakes auctioned off by Rodney Ribey. Thank you to all the people who participated in this great fund-raiser.

The best behaved dog was awarded to Dezel owned by Caleb Campbell. The best dressed alike – dog and owner -  went to Justin Noakes and his dog Midnight. The shortest dog was owned by Grace Magure. Dezel, a Great Dane pup owned by the Campbell family, took first place in the best trick, and best sit and stay categories.

Parade Results: 
Floats with music 1^st place went to the Walker House; Organization float 1^st place Tiverton Lion’s, 2^nd place Tiverton Ratepayers, Commercial Float 1^st Critters Cravings; 2^nd Salon 56, 3^rd Tennyson’s; and the winner of the Family float goes to the Convay Family and 2^nd place to the Craig family; Decorated Horse/Miniature Horse & Cart 1^st place Sheila Klerk, 2^nd place Jolee Miniatures; Decorated Pony & Saddle 1^st. Josh Brindley

The Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull winners in the 31 – 40 lbs 1^st place went to Payton Hayes, 41 – 50 lbs 1^st Justin Bushell, 2^nd Jessica Bushell and 3^rd to Lliam Huber; 51 – 60lbs. 1^st place Reese Williamson, 2^nd Shonoa Nanabush and 3^rd to Lauren Williams; 61 – 70lbs 1^st Keenan Campbell-Skeete, 2^nd Walker Brindley, & 3^rd place Josh Brindley; 80 – 100lbs 1^st place to Lucas Jorg, 2^nd to Nathan Williams; over 100lbs 1^st place Griffin Williamson, 2^nd Liam Comyn and 3^rd Kaleb Large. Thank you and congratulations to all who entered.

Field Crops results: the Overall winners of the Barley 1^st at Fair David Robertson, 1^st Overall David Robertson, 2^nd Dennis Munro, 3^rd Alex McPherson; Mixed Grain 1^st at Fair Dan Norman, 1^st Overall Dan Norman 2^nd Jim Brown, and 3^rd Norval McConnell; Spring Red Wheat 1^st at Fair Irwin Evans, 1^st Overall Irwin Evans; Hard Red Wheat 1^st at Fair Bill Young, 1^st Overall Jamie Convay, 2^nd Irwin Evans,, 3^rd Lloyd Cooper; Spring Wheat 1^st at Fair Bill Young, 1^st Overall Irwin Slade, 2^nd Alex MacPherson, 3^rd Mike Pinkerton; Soybeans 1^st at Fair Alex MacPherson, 1^st Overall Alex MacPherson, 2^nd Irwin Slade, 3^rd Lloyd Hendry; New Seeded Hay 1^st at Fair Kevin Hayes, 1^st Overall Dennis Munro, 2^nd Bill Young, 3^rd Kevin Hayes; Established Hay 1^st at Fair Steve Eby, 1^st Overall Kevin Hayes, 2^nd Steve Eby, 3^rd Jim Young; Ensilage Corn 1^st at Fair Mark McConnell, 1^st Overall Mark McConnell 2^nd Murray Munro, 3^rd Allen Ribbink; Grain Corn 1^st at Fair Irwin Evans, Ken Scott, 2^nd Irwin Slade, 3^rd Lloyd Hendry; White Beans 1^st at Fair Murray Munro, 1^st Overall Murray Munro, 2^nd Jamie Convay, 3^rd Irwin Slade;

Poultry Division – Grand Champion was a White Rock Puller own by Bart Nyland, Standard Best Largest Fowl a cock Silvor Spangled owned by Thys Nyland, Best Male owned by Thys Nyland, Best Female Dorking Hen owned by Marianne Stewart; Best Bantam was a White Rock owned by Bart Nyland, Best Male Bantam was a Buff Brahma owned by Bart Nyland; and Best Bantam Female was a White Rock owned by Bart Nyland. Best Waterfowl owned by Anne Stewart, Best Goose Toulouse owned by Anne Stewart, and Best Duck was a Grey Call owned by Anne Stewart.

In the Garden and Orchard crops Division - 1^st in Points was won by David Fritz, and 2^nd in Points was Betty Jean White. Judge`s Choice in Junior Gardeners was won by Luke McBride and 2^nd Overall winner was Dyllan Mooser. Judge’s Choice in the Herb Division was won by Diane Atkinson. In the Rural Novelties Division Steven Lewis had the tallest thistle, the Theme Basket was won by Rose Marie Young. The “Display from my Garden” plaque was won by Judith Gutter.

In the Homemade Wine category the Best Overall wine made from scratch was won by Dave Fritz, and the Best overall wine made from a kit was won by Bob Wilson. And the Best Overall wine was won by Bob Wilson.

In the Woodworking Division - Under 20 category, Open class – made at school 1^st place Stuart Gaudet, 2^nd Rebecah Wharry and 3^rd Steven Lewis; 1^st for wooden game Steven Lewis, and 1^st for Wooden toy-no moving parts Rebekah Wharry.

In Division 23 Plants and Flowers – Most Points in Potted Plants was won by Mary Campbell, Most Points in Cut Flowers by Deb Marcinowski, Most Points in the Design category won by Mary Campbell and Jamie Convay won most point in the Men Only category. Most Points in the Plant and Flower (Overall) 1^st Mary Campbell, 2^nd Lois Bradley, 3^rd Deb Marcinowski and in 4^th place Mary Young.

Division 24 Canned Fruits and Vegetables- 1^st place Linda Munro, 2^nd place Diane Atkinson. Highest Points newest Exhibitor was won by Tracy Vandewiel Congratulations.

Division 25 Culinary Arts- 1^st place Debi Johnson, 2^nd place Marjorie Young, 3^rd place Eileen Simpson and 4^th place we had a tie between Anne Marie Gomes and Karen McMann.

Division 26 Specials in Culinary Arts- 1^st place Debi Johnson, 2^nd place Marjorie Young,

Division 27 Needlework: Quilt made by one person Judge’s Choice – Grace MacPherson; Small Quilted item – Joanne Farrell; Crocheting Judge’s Choice- Terry Moulaison; Sewing Judge’s Choice – Katherine Gowing; Kids 18 & under, Judge’s Choice – Judith Gutter; Knitting Judge’s Choice – Kay Freer. Highest Points Overall – Angela Braithwaite, 2^nd Linda Gallina

Division 31- Senior Citizens – 1^st in Points – Linda Gallina, 2^nd in Points – Marion Weber, and 3^rd – Jean Scott

Division 32 Photography- Judge’s Choice Best Overall- Karen Punnett; Highest in Points 1^st – Katy Kolkman, 2^nd Karen Punnett, 3^rd Linda Munro;

Most Points in Juniors – 1^st place Kathryn Kolkman, 2^nd Judith Gutter, 3^rd Cheyenne Hunter, 4^th Sarah Kolkman.

Division 33 Craft Display- Judges Choice 5 different craft articles - Mary Lynne McLean; Judges Choice – 5 articles of the same craft – Jean Scott.

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Wednesday, October 13, 2010