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INDEX
Page 2…………….
Page 3…………….
Entry form explanation
Presidents Message
Fair Calendar of Events & Guidelines
Page 4….…………. Total Points Award
President’s Choice Award
SEED PACKET
Special Fair Awards
Sunflower
Page 5 ……………… Pet Show
Class 1 - 2010 Cover Contest
For Details
Class 2 - Construction Block Creations
See Page 4
Page 6 ……………. Class 3 - Youth Work (preschool, JK)
Class 3 – Youth Work (Novice, Primary, Junior, Senior)
Page 7 ……………… Class 3 – Youth Work ( High school)
Class 4 – Youth Work Science/Nature (preschool, JK, novice, primary)
Page 8 ……………… Class 4 – Youth Work Science/Nature (Junior, Senior)
Class 5 - Specials (Open Kindergarten to Grade 8)
Class 6 - Specials (Open to any age)
Page 9 - 12………… Class 7 - Baking Specials
Page 12…………… Class 8 - Photography
Class 9 - Pizza Hut Creative Writing
Class 10 - 4-H Life Skills
Page 13 ……………. Class 11 - Grey County Farm Safety Association
Class 12 - Farm Model Displays
Class 13 - Sydenham School Classroom Competition
Class 14 - Sydenham School Classroom Writing & Art Work
Page 14 ……………. Class 15 - Craft Clubs
Class 16 - Garden Club
Page 15……………. Class 17 - Beaver Buggy Kit Club
Class 18 - Cub Car Kit Club
Class 19 - Truck Kit Club
Class 20 Goat Club
Class 21 - Swine Club
Class 22 - Rabbit Club
Page 16 ……………. Class 23 - Lamb Club
Class 24 - Calf Club - Dairy & Beef
Page 17 – 18 ………. Donations & Fair Sponsors 2008/2009
Page 19……………. List of 2008 Award Winners
Page 20……………. Officers / Directors and School Principals
SYDENHAM
156th FALL FAIR
Thursday September 24, 2009
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An entry form example
Supply of these forms will be available at the front office of the school or
on Registration night at Grey Roots.
Every entry must have one attached and filled out completely.
Class and Section can be found listed in this fair book.
Article is brief description of the item to be entered.
No: Refers to your registration number that you will be given when you bring
your items in for registration.
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*** MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ***
Greetings everyone and welcome to the 156th edition of the Sydenham Fall Fair. With the
overwhelming success of last years fair, we will once again be showcasing the creative talents of
our fair participants at Grey Roots. I urge everyone to check out the fair book and review the new
categories as well as your old favorites’. I would also like to challenge everyone to enter at least
one exhibit in this years’ fair. With everyone participating, our fair can only become bigger and
better. It’s up to you to get involved and make our fair the envy of every school in Ontario.
Fred Manning – President
Sydenham Agricultural Society
WELCOME TO THE FAIR
Tuesday September 22, 2009
- Placing of Exhibits at Grey Roots 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Wednesday September 23, 2009:
- Judging of Garden Club displays starts at 9:00 a.m.
- Judging of Other exhibits starts at 1:00 p.m.
- Cub Car & Truck Races at Sydenham School Gym
- Judging of Sydenham Community School Classroom (Tables & Apple Crisp).
- Judging of Beaver Buggies, Cub Cars & Trucks after races.
Thursday September 24, 2009:
- Exhibits open to public at 10:00 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Refreshment Booth Opens at 10:00 a.m.
- Official Opening of the Fair 10:00 a.m.
- All animal clubs shows start at 1:00 p.m.
Swine, Lamb, Goat, Rabbit, Dairy & Beef Calf
- Pet Show 1:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday September 25, 26:
- Exhibits available for viewing, regular Grey Roots Admission applies
Sunday September 27, 2009:
- EXHIBITS RELEASED AT 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
SYDENHAM SCHOOL FAIR GUIDELINES
RULES:
1. No Pupil may make more than one entry in each class.
2. All Entries must be in the number called for.
3. All flowers must be in a suitable container.
4. All entries in Arts & Crafts, Handwriting and Creative writing must be made under the supervision of a teacher.
Entries must be submitted by your teacher the last week of June 2009.
5. Entry Tags will be supplied by the School and will be at the School Office and available at Grey Roots on
Tuesday September 22.
6. All entries are to have the pupil’s FIRST AND LAST NAME on the entry tag.
7. All entries other than the classroom work to be brought to Grey Roots on Tuesday, September 22, in the
evening between 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm
8. Grades are as of June 2009, not September 2009.
9. All Flowers and Vegetables for your School Garden Display must be grown in your garden
10. All School Garden Displays are to be set up on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009.
11. All School Fair Club Books are to be turned in to the School Office the first week of school in September so
they can be marked.
12. Should there be only one exhibitor in any class or section, judges are to use their own discretion as to awarding
any premium and may refrain from making an award if they deem the animals or articles unworthy.
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Rules and Regulations 2009 continued
13. No person shall be allowed to interfere with the judge while in the discharge of his or her duties and any person
using abusive language to any judge shall forfeit his right to any premium to which he might otherwise be
entitled, and may be excluded from exhibiting for one year thereafter.
14. The Society will not be responsible for the payment of “special prizes”
15. All disputes or complaints to be given to the Secretary in writing within 5 Days of the Fair.
16. No exhibitor may make more than one entry in each section of each class.
17. Points to be as follows: 1st = 5pts. 2nd =3pts. 3rd = 1pts.
18. All animals must be in good health, free from any contagious diseases. Directors have the right to turn away
any animal they feel is unfit, at their own discretion.
19. All trophies will be presented at the Awards Assembly, and not the day of the Fair. Vouchers given as prizes are
“Non-Transferable” for cash, either by the Society, or by the Donor, but must be accepted as is.
20. Every student will receive a special ballot for each of their exhibits at the fair to be entered into the bicycle
draw.
SPECIAL AWARD FOR TOTAL POINTS IN SCHOOL FAIR SECTION:
A Special Award has been made available by the Sydenham Agricultural Society, to be
Awarded to the child accumulating the greatest number of total points in the School Fair
Section. Plaques will be given to the student’s receiving the most points in Novice, Primary
and Junior. This award may be won by the same student only two years in a row, unless
they have moved into the next category.
This year the Awards have been donated by the Sydenham Agricultural Society
PRESIDENT’S CHOICE AWARD
Glass Sculpture donated by P.P.G. Canada Ltd.
MOST OUTSTANDING EXHIBIT AT THE 2009 FALL FAIR
As Chosen by the President of the
Sydenham Agricultural Society
SPECIAL FAIR AWARDS
1) SUNFLOWER
Take the Sunflower seed that is supplied from your teacher and plant it in an area where you can take care of it for the
summer. Bring your sunflower to the fair in September and be eligible for a great cash prize! Only one sunflower will
be accepted from each participant.
Categories: a) TALLEST b) WIDEST FLOWER
1st. $10.00
2nd. $8.00
3rd $6.00
4th. $4.00
5th $2.00
Remember raccoons love to eat seeds so watch out for the little varmints!
Entries open to eligible students from JK to grade 8
2) BIKE AWARDS
Every student who enters an exhibit into the school fair, including school work, will receive an
entry ballot for our new and fantastic bike awards. The Sydenham Agricultural Society has
purchased two “super cool” bikes (one for the primary grades and one for the junior/senior grades)
as a special draw prize for everyone who gets involved in the fair. The winners will be drawn at the
awards assembly in the fall. Remember the more exhibits you enter, the more chances you have of winning!
Entries open to eligible student from JK to grade 8
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PET SHOW: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 2009 AT 1:30 P.M.
Rules:
• Classes open to any child 13 years of age or under, living in Sydenham
Township or attending Sydenham Community School.
• animals must be caged or on a leash
• dogs should be muzzled
• aggressive animals or owners will be asked to leave and any Fair Board Member has the right to ask
you to leave
• child must be able to handle animal
Dogs:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Cats:
Smallest dog
Largest dog
Best trick
Most obedient on leash
Other Pets:
1.
Best looking rabbit
3.
Pet & child that look alike
1.
2.
3.
4.
Largest cat
Smallest cat
Most colourful cat
Best trick (if possible)
2. Most curious hamster or gerbil.
4. Any other pet
BEST OVERALL PET - $5.00
PRIZES: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place ribbons will be awarded. Each Child will receive a Pet Show Participation Ribbon.
Best Overall Pet Donated by Carl Laycock, Prizes by Gardell Pet Store.
CLASS #1: 2010 COVER CONTEST “157th Fall Fair “
This class is open to children 14 years of age and under.
Design a cover for the 2010, 157th Annual Fall Fair.
Must be 8 1/2” X 11” and done in black and white
The first prize entry is to be given to the Fair Secretary to be used for the 2010 Sydenham Fall Fair book cover.
PRIZES: 1st. - $10.00 2nd. - $8.00, 3rd. - $6.00
CLASS #2 : CONSTRUCTION BLOCK CREATIONS
All Prizes donated by Pizza Hut Owen Sound
All Entries Must be on small trays or lids, so they can be moved if needed.
All Prizes: 1st. $3.00 2nd. $2.00
3rd. $1.00
NO KITS PLEASE
KINDERGARTEN
A Car
GRADE 1
A Boat
GRADE 2
An Airplane
GRADE 3
A Tractor with Wagon
GRADE 4
A Transport Truck
GRADE 5
Open subject, not larger than 18” X 24” Base
GRADE 6
Open subject, not larger than 18” X 24” Base
GRADE 7
Open subject, not larger than 18” x 24” base
* Creations are to be no taller than 2 feet and displayed on a sturdy cookie sheet. Agricultural Society will not be
responsible for projects which topple.
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YOUTH WORK
CLASS #3
PRE-SCHOOL/ JR. KINDERGARTEN:
Article Description
1.
Decorate three cupcakes made from a mix.
2.
Print the Numbers 1 to 10 in numerals.
3.
Colour a picture that you have taken from a colouring book.
4.
Farm animal made from play dough or plasticine.
5.
A finger painting, 8 1/2 X 11.
PRIZES: 1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.50 3rd - $2.00
Highest points: $5.00 Cash Bonus Award
4th - $1.50
5th - $1.00
NOVICE (Grade K – 1)
Article Description
1.
Animal made from large marshmallows.
2.
Creative Rice Krispie Shapes, Display on a covered plate
3.
Home made necklace (non organic materials)
4.
Decorated tin can for fathers day
5.
Trace your hand & decorate as an animal
PRIZES: 1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.50 3rd - $2.00 4th - $1.50
Highest points: $5.00 Cash Bonus Award
Rice Krispie Recipe
¼ cup margarine or butter
250 g pkg regular marshmallows
½ tsp vanilla
6 cups Rice Krispie cereal
Method: In microwave melt margarine,
marshmallows, vanilla. Stir until smooth.
Add cereal, stirring until coated. Using
greased utensil press into greased
13x9”pan. Cool. Cut into squares.
PRIMARY (Grade 2 - 3)
Article Description
1.
Make a collage about something you like (10” X 12”)
2.
Decorated ball cap
3.
Decorated tin can, for fathers day
4.
Draw a farm scene
5.
Rock collection displayed in clear container.
Prizes: 1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.50 3rd - $2.00 4th - $1.50
Highest points: $5.00 Cash Bonus Award.
JUNIOR (Grade 4-5-6)
Article Description
1.
Homemade Halloween mask.
2.
Handmade party invitation (can be made on a computer)
3.
Design a CD cover and display in a CD case
4.
Paper towel rocket.
5.
Science fiction model, any material
Prizes: 1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.50 3rd - $2.00 4th - $1.50
Highest points: $5.00 Cash Bonus Award.
SENIOR (Grade 7 - 8):
Article Description
1.
Pencil sketch any subject
2.
Make a cell phone case any material
3.
Birthday card designed on a computer
4.
Decoration for your bedroom door.
5.
Design and display your family coat of arms.
Prizes: 1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.50 3rd - $2.00 4th - $1.50
Highest points: $5.00 Cash Bonus Award.
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HIGHSCHOOL (Grade 9 – 12):
Article Description
1.
Calligraphy, rewrite a short poem.
2.
Design your own business card on the computer or by hand.
3.
Write a job resume
4.
Create a homemade Memory Box / Time Capsule
5.
A Family Tree, showing minimum 3 generations, any medium
Prizes: 1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.50 3rd - $2.00 4th - $1.50
Highest points: $5.00 Cash Bonus Award.
YOUTH WORK
SCIENCE AND NATURE
CLASS #4
Organic Matter and Grey Roots:
Organic matter is any material that originated as living plants or animals. This includes fruit, vegetables, manure,
mulch, seeds, pods, flowers and plants. Organic matter itself is not harmful to museum collections. It is the living
creatures such as moths, mites, termites, mould and other microorganisms that feed on and can travel in on the organic
matter that is of concern. For this reason the Fair Book is divided between inside exhibits and barn exhibits.
The following Science and Nature Youth Work will be situated in the Barn.
PRE-SCHOOL/ JR. KINDERGARTEN:
Article Description
1.
Bouquet of wild flowers for Mom’s table.
2.
Display 6 items found on a nature walk.
3.
3 different leaves, pressed, mounted and named.
PRIZES: 1st - $3.00
2nd - $2.50
3rd - $2.00
4th - $1.50
5th - $1.00
NOVICE (Grade K – 1)
Article Description
1.
Decorated Potato head (real potato)
2.
Bouquet of flowers displayed in your favourite mug.
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Pet rock, decorated and named.
PRIZES: 1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.50 3rd - $2.00 4th - $1.50
PRIMARY (Grade 2 - 3)
Article Description
1.
Collection of 6 feathers, displayed.
2.
A bouquet of flowers displayed in an unusual container
3.
Make a model log home of twigs and play dough
Prizes: 1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.50 3rd - $2.00 4th - $1.50
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JUNIOR (Grade 4-5-6)
Article Description
1.
A bouquet of flowers displayed in a vegetable (pumpkin, cucumber etc.).
2.
Wind Chimes made from natural materials
3.
Construct Paper Airplane, judged on appearance and flying ability (distance)
Prizes: 1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.50 3rd - $2.00 4th - $1.50
SENIOR (Grade 7 - 8):
Article Description
1.
A 3D Scarecrow using recycled and or natural materials
2.
A Christmas wreath
3.
Construct Paper Airplane, judged on appearance and flying ability (distance)
Prizes: 1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.50 3rd - $2.00 4th - $1.50
CLASS #5 : SPECIALS
SECTION A) Primary K, 1, 2, 3 B) Junior 4, 5, 6 C) Senior 7, 8
Article Description
1. Welcome decoration for door:
2. Useful item made out of recycled material, named
3. Poster Class: to promote the 156th Sydenham Fall Fair, 2009 (12” x 18” incorrect size may be disqualified)
Note - First place winner will be kept and entered in the district competition
Prizes: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $3.00, 4th - $2.00, 5th - $1.00
CLASS #6: SPECIALS
SECTION Open to any Age
Article Description
1. Best Jack O’Lantern (Carved)
2. Homemade candle
3. Decorate a birthday cake for a friend: size 9”x 9” approx. (Decoration only to be judged)
4. Construct a homemade kite, any design. Must be at least 60 cm tall (excluding tail) and ready to fly
5. Create a video clip. 60 seconds any topic.
6. Road side collection: arrangement of fresh roadside flowers and foliage, in an old container.
In memory of MARJOIRE GILCHRIST, past president 1989-95
Prizes: 1st - $10.00, 2nd - $8.00, 3rd - $5.00
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CLASS #7: BAKING SPECIALS (OPEN TO ALL BOYS & GIRLS UP TO 18 YEARS OF AGE)
1.
BANANA CAKE
(Show 5 pieces cut from centre of cake, approx. 2 ½ “ square on paper
plate covered with plastic)
BANANA CAKE
½ Cup Butter or Margarine
1 ¼ Cup Sugar
3 Eggs
1 Ripe Banana (mashed)
½ Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Milk
2 Cups Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
Method: Mix butter and sugar together well, add eggs, banana, salt & milk. In separate bowl, mix
flour, baking powder, baking soda and nuts. Combine the two mixtures together, Stir well. Bake in
an oiled 9” X 12’ pan for 30 to 35 minutes at 350 degrees. With or without Icing.
Prizes: 1st. - $10.00
2nd. - $8.00
3rd. - $6.00
Donated by Alma Anderson - In memory of her “Mom”.
2.
CARROT PINEAPPLE CUP CAKES (show 5 cupcakes on paper plate, covered with plastic)
CARROT PINEAPPLE CUP CAKES
1 Cup Sugar
2/3 Cup Oil
2 Eggs beaten
1 1/2 Cup Flour
2 Teaspoon. Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
½ Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 Cup Grated Carrots
1 Cup Crushed Pineapple (drained)
Method: In bowl, combine sugar, oil and beaten eggs. In another bowl mix flour, baking powder,
baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix well. Add dry ingredients to the sugar and oil mixture and stir
to moisten. Add grated carrots, pineapple and vanilla. Fill greased muffin cups to the top and bake
at 375degrees for 20 minutes. It makes 10 large muffins
Prizes: 1st. - $10.00
2nd. - $8.00
3rd. - $6.00
Donated by Evelyn Long – “In memory of her husband Carl”
3.
BUTTER TART SQUARES
- show 5 squares on a paper plate, covered with plastic wrap.
BUTTER TART SQUARES
Base
½ Cup of butter or margarine
1 ½ cups of flour
2 Tbsp of sugar
Mix these 3 ingredients together and press into an 8”x 8”pan. Bake for 5 minutes at 350 degrees.
Mix
2 eggs
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 Tbsp of vinegar
¼ cup of butter
1 tsp of vanilla
1 cup of raisins
Pour over baked base and bake for 25 to30 minutes at 350 degrees
Prizes: 1st. - $10.00
2nd. - $8.00
3rd. - $6.00
Donated by Joanne Anderson - Past President 1996-1999
4.
GRANDMA’S BEST BISCUITS (Show 5 biscuits on a paper plate covered)
TEA BISCUITS
2 Cups all-purpose flour
½ Teaspoon Cream of Tarter
½ Cup Butter
4 tsp baking powder
2 Teaspoons Sugar
2/3 cup of milk
¼ teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon Vinegar
Method: Mix and set aside milk and vinegar. Mix flour, baking powder, cream of tarter and salt
together. Form a well in the middle. Add Vinegar and Milk mixture, and softened butter, to dry
ingredients. BE GENTLE. Mix with a fork until it just comes together. Dump onto floured surface
and pat dough into 1 inch mound. Cut out biscuits with biscuit/cookie cutter, place on cookie sheet
and bake in centre of oven for approx. 10 min.
Prizes: 1st. - $10.00
2nd. - $8.00
3rd. - $6.00
Donated by Gord and Mary Wilson – “In memory of Edna Wilson, who baked ‘em into her 90th year!”
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CLASS #7: BAKING SPECIALS (continued)
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BLACK FOREST OATMEAL COOKIES (show 5 cookies on covered plate)
BLACK FOREST OATMEAL COOKIES
½ Cup Shortening
½ Cup Brown Sugar
½ Cup White Sugar
1 Egg
1 Tablespoon Milk
½ Teaspoon Almond Extract
¾ Cup Flour
½ Teaspoon Baking Powder
¼ Teaspoon Salt
1 ¼ Cup Oatmeal
¾ Cup Chopped Candies Cherries ¾ Cup White Chocolate Chips
½ Cup Chocolate Chips 1/3 Cup Slivered Almonds
Method: Beat shortening, sugar, egg, milk and almond extract together in large bowl until creamy.
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture, mix until blended.
Stir in oats, mix well add remaining ingredients. Drop dough by tablespoon onto ungreased pan and
press with fork. Bake in centre of oven for 10 – 13 minutes until golden brown. Yield is 3 dozen
Prizes: 1st. - $10.00
2nd. - $8.00
3rd. - $6.00
Donated by Margaret Goodwill – Grandmother of Maddison 2008 Ambassador
6.
ORANGE LOAF (Show 1 loaf on a paper plate in a plastic bag).
ORANGE LOAF
1 Duncan Hines Orange Cake Mix
1 Small Package Orange Jell-O
4 Eggs
¾ Cup Oil
¾ Cup Water
Method: Empty cake mix and Jell-o powder into a bowl and add eggs, oil and water. Mix at high
speed for 4 minutes. Pour into 2 loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.
Prizes: 1st. - $10.00
2nd. - $8.00
3rd. - $6.00
Donated by Alma Anderson
7.
CHOCOLATE BROWNIES ( Show 5, 2” squares on a paper plate in a baggie.)
CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
½ Cup soft butter
1 Cup brown Sugar
2 Large Eggs
½ Cups All-Purpose Flour
2 tbsp. Cocoa
½ Teaspoon Salt
Method: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9” X 9” X 2” baking pan. In a large mixing bowl, beat
butter, sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until well blended. In a separate
bowl, stir together flour, cocoa, and salt, gradually blend into butter mixture. Spread into prepared
pan. Bake 20 minutes or until brownies just begin to
pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.
Prizes: 1st. - $10.00
2nd. - $8.00
3rd. - $6.00
Donated by Jim and Jocelyn Anderson
8.
BANANA MUFFINS (Show 5 muffins on plate in plastic bag)
BEST EVER BANANA MUFFINS
3 Large bananas
1 Tsp baking powder
¾ Cup white sugar
½ Tsp salt
1 Egg
1 ½ Cups all-purpose flour
1 Tsp baking soda
1/3 Cup melted butter
Method: Mash bananas. Add sugar and slightly beaten egg and mix. Add melted butter and mix.
Add dry ingredients. Mix well and pour into muffin tins. Bake at 375 degrees F for about 20
minutes.
Prizes: 1st. - $10.00
2nd. - $8.00
3rd. - $6.00
Donated by Travis Anderson - 2000 Ambassador
Nicole Anderson - 1997 Ambassador
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CLASS #7: BAKING SPECIALS (continued)
9.
TOMATO SOUP CAKE (Show 5 pieces cut from centre of cake on paper plate covered with
plastic)
TOMATO SOUP CAKE
1 Cup white sugar
¼ Cup milk
½ Tsp cinnamon
½ Cup butter or oil
1 Tsp baking soda
1 Egg
1 ½ Cups flour
1 Cup raisins
1 Can tomato soup
½ Tsp nutmeg
Method: Cream butter with sugar and add egg. Mix soup, milk and soda and add to butter mixture.
Mix remaining ingredients with flour and blend well. Put in greased 9” X 13” pan. Bake in
preheated oven (350 degrees) for about 30 minutes.
Prizes: 1st - $10.00
2nd - $8.00
3rd - $6.00
Donated by the Clarke family in memory of Erwin Clarke
10.
CHOCOLATE PIE (Show one pie in plastic)
PAT-IN-PAN-PIE CRUST
1 Cup All-Purpose Flour ½ Cup Butter or Margarine, softened
Method: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix all ingredients until soft dough forms. Press firmly and
evenly against bottom and side of 9” Pie Plate. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light brown. Cool
completely.
CHOCOLATE PIE FILLING
½ Cup Flour
Pinch Salt
1 Cup Cold Water
1 Cup White Sugar
1 Cup Hot Water
3 Tablespoons Cocoa
½ Teaspoon Vanilla
1 Tablespoon Butter
Method: In medium saucepan moisten flour, sugar, cocoa and salt with cold water. Add hot water,
stir and cook on medium heat until mixture thickens. Keep stirring so it doesn’t scorch. Add vanilla
and butter remove from stove. Pour into pie shell. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours to set. Top with whip
cream when cold if you wish.
Prizes: 1st. - $10.00
2nd. - $8.00
3rd. - $6.00
Donated by Marie Silverthorn - In memory of her husband “Frank”.
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12.
HOBO BREAD
(may be shown in cans or on plate inside plastic bag)
HOBO BREAD
¾ Cup Hot Water
2 Cups Raisins
2 Teaspoons Soda
2 Tablespoons Butter or margarine ¾ Cup Brown sugar
¾ Cup White Sugar
1 Teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
½ Teaspoon salt
2 Cups flour
Method: Mix in order given. Grease 3 cans (28 oz eg. Clean Tomato soup Cans) Bake at 350
degrees for 45 – 60 minutes. Cool in cans upside down on rack.
Prizes: 1st - $10.00
2nd - $8.00
3rd - $6.00
Donated by Susan Brown, Home Life Realty
FREEZER STRAWBERRY JAM (Show one tub) – Make in July
STRAWBERRY JAM
2 Cups finely mashed strawberries
4 Cups of sugar
½ pouch of liquid certo
Method: Crush strawberries with potato masher. Add sugar and let stand 20 minutes. Add certo. Stir
for 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Ladle into 1 lb margarine tubs, cover and let stand at room
temperature until set (about 24 hours). Store in freezer until it’s time to take it to the fair. Show one
tub at the fair. The rest is yours to use.
Prizes: 1st - $10.00
2nd - $8.00
3rd - $6.00
Donated by Travis Manning – Winner of 2003 Baking Trophy
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CLASS #7: BAKING SPECIALS (continued)
REFRIGERATOR PICKLES (Show one container)
Refrigerator Pickles
7 Cups thinly sliced cucumbers
2 Tbsp of celery seed (tied in cheesecloth bag)
1 Cup thinly sliced onions
2 Tbsp of pickling salt
1 Cup of vinegar
2 Cups of sugar
Method: Mix cucumbers, onion, celery seed and salt together. Let stand for 10 minutes. Mix vinegar
with sugar until dissolved. Pour over pickles. Place pickles in plastic ice cream pail, cover and let set
in the refrigerator for at least 5 days before using. To show at the fair, dip out pickles and juice and
place in a 1 lb margarine container.
Prizes: 1st - $10.00
2nd - $8.00
3rd - $6.00
Donated by Alma Anderson.
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14.
KISSES COOKIES (Show 5 cookies on covered plate)
Kisses Cookies
2 cups Flour
1 cup softened Butter
1 Egg
30 unwrapped Chocolate Kisses
½ cup Sugar
Method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients except Kisses. Drop
One-inch balls of dough onto a greased cookie sheet. Press a chocolate kiss into
The top of each cookie. Bake for 20 minutes.
2nd - $8.00
3rd - $6.00
Prizes: 1st - $10.00
Donated by Matthew Torrie – Winner of 2007 and 2008 Baking Trophy
CLASS # 8: Specials : Creative Photography Section
This class will be divided into three sections:
Section 1: Primary (JK to grade 3)
Section 2: Junior (grades 4 to 6)
Section 3: Senior (grades 7 to 12)
• Only enter one picture in each category, each mounted, titled and displayed separately
• Pictures must be on photo paper
CATAGORIES:
a) landscape b) building c) animals d) sunset or sunrise e) action shot f) people
g) my favourite picture
PRIZES: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $3.00, 4th - $2.00 5th - $1.00
CLASS #9:Creative Writing Special
Write a short story or poem about your favourite topic.
No more than 1 page.
Section 1: Ages 7 - 9 Years
Section 2: Ages 10 - 13 Years
PRIZES: 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age group.
Donated by Pizza Hut Owen Sound.
CLASS #10: 4-H Life Skills
This section is open only to 4-H Life Skill Clubs in Sydenham Township, who have set up an exhibit at Achievement
Day. Bring your Achievement Day display to the fair and we will award your club $10.00 per display. This Display
can be from any club taken since last September.
(No entry fee) (You must bring your own table please.)
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CLASS #11: Grey County Farm Safety Association
Farm Safety Competition Rules
All posters are to be on 1/2 sheet of White Bristol board. The posters may be black and white or
coloured in crayon or paint. (some colour is preferred). The lettering is to be 25 words or less. The Top Two
winners in each class will be collected by the Fair Secretary, to go on to County Level for further judging.
GRADE 1 & 2
GRADE 3, 4, & 5
GRADE 6, 7, & 8
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Safety around farm animals / pets
Dangers around lawn equipment
Dangers of manure runoff
IMPORTANT:
All entries must be clearly marked with Age, Name and Address, Grade and School on the back of the poster.
PRIZES ARE: 1st - $10.00
2nd - $5.00 3rd, 4th, & 5th. - $3.00 in each class.
CLASS #12 : Farm Model Displays
A) Handmade Farm Display
B) Commercial Made Farm Display
PRIZES:
1st - $12.00 2nd - $8.00 3rd - $4.00 (Paid to each Class)
CLASS #13 : Sydenham School Classroom Competition
Judged Wednesday September 23, 2009
NOVICE (JK – 1) Table display – Theme: Autumn Harvest
Class Project – Apple Crisp
PRIMARY (2 – 3): Table display - Theme: Autumn Harvest
Class project – Apple crisp
JUNIOR (4 – 6):
Bulletin board display – Theme: Autumn Harvest
Class project – Vegetable soup
SENIOR (7 – 8) Bulletin board display – Theme: Autumn Harvest
Class project – Vegetable Chili
1st. - $10.00
2nd. - $8.00
3rd. - $5.00
CLASS #14 : Sydenham School Classroom Student Work
Note: All classroom work qualifies the participants for the bike draw.
ARTS AND CRAFTS: (Done at School by grade level)
Curriculum appropriate
HANDWRITING: Done at school by grade level - English/French
Curriculum appropriate
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CLASS #15 : CRAFT CLUB
Each member will purchase a craft kit from the Sydenham Agricultural Society.
The kits are to be completed and shown at the fall fair. Special thanks to the Optimist Club for their
Help with the wood work kits.
PUPPET KIT: Cat ( JK)
WIND SOCK: (Grade K-1)
SEWING KIT: (Grade 2)
BIRD HOUSE KIT: Suburban Bird House (Grade 3)
CRAFT KIT: Tree House (Grade 4)
BIRD HOUSE KIT: Cathedral bird house (Grade 5)
BIRD FEEDER: (Grade 6)
NESTING HOUSE: Blue Bird (Grade 7)
NOTE: Once kits are built, feel free to decorate them any way you wish. Get creative!
PRIZE MONEY: 1st. - $8.00 2nd.- $6.00 3rd.- $4.00 4th.- $2.00
CLASS #15 : GARDEN CLUB
Contact:
Steve Furness, 371-8701, sfurness@e-owensound.com
The Prize money for the School Gardens, Novice, Primary and Junior Classes
FOR TOTAL POINTS IN EACH CLASS
1st. - $8.00 2nd.- $7.00 3rd.- $6.00
There will also be THREE TROPHIES given to the Top Winners in the School Garden Club for Novice, Primary
and Junior, donated by Mr. & Mrs. Fred Furness and Family. The Trophies may not be won by the same child more
than two consecutive years in a row. The point total in the Garden Club Competition includes the Judging of the
Booklet, Judging of Garden, Table Display, Vegetables and Flowers shown at the Fair.
A 2009 Garden Club Ribbon will be place on each Display Table at the Fair.
Also, each TOP WINNER in the Novice, Primary and Junior will receive a voucher for $15.00, donated by AnnanWay Nursery.
Tuesday, Sept. 22 – Display Set-up Instructions – Vegetables & Flowers:
Garden Club Table Display Classes:
1. Three Carrots, tops cut to 1/2” from crown, tap roots left intact.
2. Three Beets, tops cut to 1/2” from crown, tap roots left intact.
3. Three Cucumber in uniform size & length
4. Three Tomatoes in uniform size.
5. One Pumpkin, stem attached (even if it’s a little green)
6. Marigolds - 3 blooms. Bloom is an individual flower, one to a stem. Specimen blooms should
be disbudded for quality bloom.
7. Calula - 3 stems with one flower each. A stem is a plant structure carrying one or ore flowers and/or buds.
All vegetables should be cleared of garden dirt, but not scrubbed. They should be free from disease or other markings.
Vegetables displayed in threes should be of uniform size and bright, healthy condition. Your best produce for judging
will be true to type and matching in proportion and condition. Remember a healthy, blemish free vegetable is more
important than size. Flowers must be displayed in suitable vases, in water. Paper plates will be supplied at the
exhibition hall and must be used for each display class. School garden display items must be from your own school
garden. You may decorate your table any way you like by adding your own toys or horticultural decoration of your
choice. A striking display will promote and emphasize the garden produce, not hide it. Tables are supplied but you
must bring your own table cloth.
SET-UP of TABLE DISPLAY - Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009 at Grey Roots between 6:30pm and 8:30pm.
**Garden Club Books need to be placed on your table at fair time so we can judge them.
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RACING KITS:
COMMITTEE: Bev Johnston
Each child will purchase a Beaver Buggy or a Cub Car or large truck kit from the Sydenham Agricultural Society.
Completed projects will be judged on running ability, construction and appearance. All projects will be raced on a
track in the Sydenham School Gym on Wednesday September 23, 2009.
PLEASE MARK CORRECT GRADE ON YOUR ENTRY TAGS (AS OF JUNE 2009)
CLASS #17
BEAVER BUGGY KIT CLUB : Grade JK-K-1-2
Prize Money for each Kit: 1st. - $8.00, 2nd.- $6.00, 3rd.- $4.00, 4th. - $2.00
TROPHY FOR BEST BEAVER BUGGY
CLASS #18.
CUB CAR KIT CLUB: GRADE 3-4-5-6-7
Prize Money for each Kit: 1st. - $8.00 2nd.- $6.00 3rd.- $4.00 4th. - $2.00
TROPHY FOR BEST OVERALL CUB CAR
CLASS #19
TRUCK KIT CLUB: GRADE 4-5-6-7
Prize Money for each Kit: 1st. - $10.00 2nd.- $8.00 3rd.- $6.00 4th. - $4.00
TROPHY FOR BEST OVERALL TRUCK
CLASS #20 : GOAT CLUB:
COMMITTEE: Bonnie Perry
Goat Club members will each buy or adopt their PAIR OF SPRING KIDS, care for them and show them at the fair.
Marks will be awarded for condition of the kids, care and housing, showmanship and completion of a record book.
PRIZE MONEY: 1st. - $10.00 2nd.- $9.00 3rd. - $7.00
TROPHIES AWARDED FOR:
SHOWMANSHIP
BEST SINGLE KID
CLASS #21 : SWINE CLUB
COMMITTEE: David Burr
Swine Club members will each purchase TWO PIGS, under the direction of the swine club committee. Both pigs
must be raised to market weight by the contestant. There maybe some meetings to be attended. Animals will be judged
on the care and housing, condition of the pigs, showmanship, and completion of a record book. (most points)
PRIZE MONEY: 1st. - $10.00 2nd. - $9.00 3rd. - $7.00
TROPHY AWARDED FOR: BEST PIG
CLASS 22 : RABBIT CLUB
COMMITTEE: Ian Stewart and Heather Drummond
Rabbit club members will either purchase their rabbit for the rabbit club or have
already had it as a family pet. Each child will be asked to keep a record book about
their rabbit. At the fair, the children will be divided into three groups; novice, primary
and junior classes. The rabbits’ cage must be labelled with the name and grade of
exhibitor as of June 2008 on an entry tag.
PRIZE MONEY: 1st.- $5.00 2nd.- $4.00 3rd.- $3.00 4th.- $2.00 (For Each Class)
TROPHY FOR BEST RABBIT
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CLASS #23 : LAMB CLUB
COMMITTEE, Volunteers needed
Lamb club members will each buy their own PAIR OF SPRING LAMBS, or ADOPT A PAIR OF LAMBS, care for
them and show them at the Fair. Marks will be awarded for the condition of the lambs, care and housing,
showmanship and the completion of a record book (most points).There may be some meetings to attend.
PRIZE MONEY: 1st. - $10.00 2nd.- $9.00 3rd.- $8.00 4th.- $7.00
TROPHIES AWARDED FOR:
SHOWMANSHIP
JUNIOR & SENIOR
BEST PAIR OF LAMBS JUNIOR & SENIOR
BEST SINGLE LAMB JUNIOR & SENIOR
MOST POINTS
1st, 2nd, 3rd
CLASS #24 : CALF CLUB
COMMITTEE: Kevin Clarke (leader)
Only ONE CALF may be show by each child.
PRIZE MONEY:
1st. - $10.00 2nd.- $9.00 3rd.- $8.00 4th.- $7.00
TROPHIES AWARDED FOR FIRST PLACE WINNERS IN EACH CALF CLUB
All Calf Club Members will receive a Gift donated by Boyd Farm Supply.
DAIRY CALF CLUB:
BEEF CALF CLUB:
1. Heifer born Dec.1, 2007 - Feb.28, 2008
1. Beef Calf born Jan.1, 2008 - March 31, 2008
2. Heifer born after March 1, 2008
2. Beef Calf born after April 1, 2008
3. Showmanship - Child 7 years and under.
3. Showmanship - Child 7 years and under
4. Showmanship - Child 8 years and over.
4. Showmanship - Child 8 years and over.
5. Champion Heifer (1st. & 2nd. place heifer’s from #1 & #2.) 5. Champion beef calf (1st. & 2nd. place Calves from #1 & #2.)
NOTE: In all animal clubs classes 20 to 24. If only one exhibit is entered in the class, only one
trophy will be awarded – S.A.S.
WE APPRECIATE OUR SPONSORS
The Sydenham Agricultural Society would like to express appreciation to the many people and surrounding
business who so generously donate to our Fair. It is through their generous help that our Fair continues to be such a
great success.
Congratulations on your 156th Fall Fair
Bruce-Grey – Owen Sound
MP Larry Miller
1131 2nd Avenue East
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 2J1
T: (519) 371-1059
F: (519) 371-1752
manager@larrymiller.ca
www.larrymiller.ca
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Our Proud Sponsors
April 1, 2008 to April 1, 2009
Sponsor Name
Alma Anderson
Bayshore Country Feeds
Bay Veiw Water Supply
Bill Murdoch MPP
Bill & Carol Stewart
Breckenridge Ashcroft Funeral Home
Brian E Woods Funeral Home
Boyd Farm Supply
The Salon & Company
Carl Laycock
Dr. Riva Berezowski
E.C King Contracting
Evelyn Long
Fred & Styntje Furness
Gay Lea Foods
George & Cheryl McCall
Georgian College
Marie Silverthorn
Grey-Bruce Coatings & Insulation
Jim Sniders Sydenham Auction
Joanne Anderson
Karen Kreuzer
Keady Livestock
Ken & Rosemary Mitchell
Kevin Clarke Transport
MP Larry Miller
Markdale Veterinary Services
Miller Insurance Brokers Inc.
Miller Photoplaques
Miller Vet Service
Nicole & Travis Anderson
Sydenham and District Optimist Club
Anna and Doug Morley
PPG Canada
Sydenham Advisory Council
Sydenham Community School
Sydenham Federation of Agrictulture
Sam & Kathy Luckhardt
Soundveiw Orchards
Steve & Leanne Long
The Co-operators-Debbie Aiken
Jim & Jocelyn Anderson
Viola Ormsby
Travis & Nicole Anderson
Susan Brown, Home LifeRealty
Laura Boyd
Walter & Orla Manning
Amount
$96.00
$25.00
Particulars
Trophy
$25.00
$50.00
$25.00
$100.00
$100.00
$50.00
$5.00
$50.00
$25.00
$24.00
$200.00
$25.00
$25.00
$50.00
$ 24.00
$25.00
$50.00
$24.00
$40.00
$25.00
$24.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$25.00
Trophy
Best Pet Award -given day of fair
Baking Sponsor
Garden Club Sponsor
Donate Trophy
$25.00
$24.00
$150.00
$25.00
President’s Award glass etching
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$50.00
$50.00
$25.00
$20.00
$100.00
$24.00
$24.00
$24.00
$24.00
$10.00
$50.00
Trophy
4- $5.00 Special Awards at fair
Print Entry Tickets
2 - $5.00 Photo Award
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DONATION OF TIME
Laura Boyd
Optimist Club
Laura Boyd, Kendra Vermilyea
Joanne Anderson
Alma Anderson
Jack Atchison
Jack Seaman
GRANTS
Municiplaity of Meaford
O.M.A.F
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Stokes
McFayden Seed Co. Ltd.
Jolley's Toys & Collectibles 3 x $5.00
Welbeck Sawmill 2 x $20.00
Pzza Hut
Judging Photography
Helping setup/teardown at fair
Time to audit books
Judging Time
Judging Time
Judging Time
Time & material Woodworking
675.00
812.17
2008 Grant
Prize Money Grant
25.00
10.00
15.00
40.00
Sponsor - Creative Writing
A very special THANK YOU to our new partner ‘Grey Roots Heritage Museum’
For allowing the Sydenham Fall Fair to hold our event within their community.
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2008 Sydenham Fair Award Winners
Winners
Ambasadors
Awards Donated By
Madison Goodwill
Gillian Stewart
Nicole Johnston
Presidents Choice Award
Most Overall Points
Samantha Pratt
PPG Canada Inc.
Mathew Torrie
Sydenham School Advisory Council
2nd
Samantha Pratt
Sydenham School Advisory Council
2nd
Chantelle Maisoneuve
Sydenham School Advisory Council
3rd
Beatrice Fowler-Campbell
1st
Hayley Wilder
Cover Contest 2009
Baking Competition
Most Points
Garden Club - Most Points
Novice
Mathew Torrie
Alma Anderson
Katelyn Dodgson
Fred & Styntje Furness
Primary
Mathew Milencoff
Fred & Styntje Furness
Junior
Sarah Whitehouse
Fred & Styntje Furness
Swine Club
Best Pig
Sarah Whitehouse
Keady Livestock
Rabbit Club
Best Rabbit
Jessica McMann
Sydenham Optimist Club
Dairy Calf Club
Showmanship Junior
Showmanship
Senior
Evan Catto
George & Cheryl McCall
Madison Goodwill
Miller Veterinary Service
Champion Heifer
Evan Catto
Sam & Kathy Luckhardt
Showmanship Junior
Showmanship
Senior
John Lipsett
Miller Photoplaques
Jeremy Waterton
Kevin Clarke Transport
Champion Beef Calf
Jeremy Waterton
Bill & Sue Murdoch
Beef Calf Club
Cub Car Kits - Best Overall
Creative Writing 10-12 yr olds
Beaver Buggy
Kieran Moore
Boyd Farm Supply
Cub Car
Nathan Whalley
E.C. King Contracting
Truck
Jeremy Waterton
Grey Bruce Coatings & Insulation
Skii Kempers
Pizza Hut
1st
2nd
Mathea Treshar
Pizza Hut
3rd
Madison McKenzie
Pizza Hut
In School Classroom Competition
Tabe Displays - Novice
Tabe Displays - Novice
Bulletin Board - Junior
Apple Crisp - Novice
Apple Crisp - Primary
Soup - Junior
1st
Mme Gauthier
Sydenham Ag Society
2nd
Mme McEvenue
Sydenham Ag Society
3rd
Mme. Wilson
Sydenham Ag Society
1st
Mme. Zamotsny
Sydenham Ag Society
2nd
Mrs. Boyington
Sydenham Ag Society
3rd
Mme. Kosempel
Sydenham Ag Society
1st
Mrs. Beckett
Sydenham Ag Society
2nd
Mme. Trimbee
Sydenham Ag Society
3rd
Mrs. McCartney
Sydenham Ag Society
1st
Mme. McEvenue
Sydenham Ag Society
2nd
Mme. Gauthier
Sydenham Ag Society
1st
Mme. Kosempel
Sydenham Ag Society
2nd
Mrs. Wynde
Sydenham Ag Society
3rd
Mme. Zamotsny
Sydenham Ag Society
1st
Ms. McCurdy
Sydenham Ag Society
2nd
Mme. Trimbee
Sydenham Ag Society
3rd
Mrs. Beckett
Sydenham Ag Society
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The 2009 Cover was designed by Hayley Wilder of Sydenham Community School, Grade 6.
OFFICIALS FOR 2008:
Past-President:
President:
1st. Vice-Pres.:
2nd.Vice-Pres.:
Secretary (minutes)
Treasurer:
Mrs. Pat Brooking
Mr. Fred Manning
Mr. Bev Johnston
Mrs. Dorothy Boyd
Ms. Monica Banz
Mrs. Valerie Manning
R. R. #1, Owen Sound, Ont.
R. R. #1, Bognor, Ont.
R.R. #6, Owen Sound Ont.
R. R. #6, Owen Sound, Ont.
R.R.#1, Annan, Ont.
R. R. #1, Bognor, Ont.
376-9444
371-6828
372-0849
376-5880
372-2200
371-6828
DIRECTORS: & ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR:
Pat Brooking, Fred Manning, Valerie Manning, Dorothy Boyd, Heather Drummond, Ian Stewart, Perry Ramsay,
Elizabeth Charlton, Ann Camp, Kevin Camp, Alma Anderson, Anna Morley, Doug Morley, Daisy Lamb, Ken
Mitchell, Bill Stewart, Evelyn Long, Bev Johnston, Joni Johnston, Carl Laycock, Marie Silverthorn, Dawne Recalla,
Eric Recalla, Kevin Clarke, Tracey Clarke, Heather Thompson, Steve Furness, Krista Fry, Wayne Whitfield, Eric
Crose, Kevin Reid, Gerda Hatfield, Todd Hatfield, Ann Elford
AUDITOR: Laura Boyd, Kendra Vermilyea
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL:
Mr. Andy Amos 2008/2009
VICE-PRINCIPAL:
Patricia Boyd-Miller 2008/2009
GET INVOLVED!
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