Foley Fall Fair kicks off this Friday night

Seguin News

Foley Fair

This Friday, Aug. 31 and Saturday, Sept. 1, come out to the 49th annual Foley Fall Fair and Horse Show. Gates open at 4 p.m.
Don’t forget, if you have exhibits to bring in, have them tagged and at the hall on Thursday, Aug. 30 between 7 and 9 p.m. or Friday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. Doors to the hall will be locked at 11 a.m. sharp for judging to begin.
Lots going on - the midway, concessions, famous Foley Beef on a Bun, clown, horse show at 10 a.m., Mutt Show at 11 a.m., horseshoes (next to the library building) at 11 a.m. homemade pies petting zoo and pony rides. Saturday, Kids Zone and Home Depot kids’ workshop.
Parry Sound Anglers and Hunters fish pond and bird house building. Tractor pull and entertainment in the bandshell Friday night with Muskoka Roads, Saturday night with Deb Misener Jones from 7 to 8 p.m. and then the 1331 Band starting at 8:30 p.m.
Lots to see and do for the whole family. Check the website at www.foleyagriculturalsociety.ca See you there!
The Rosseau Agricultural Society held its 137th annual Fall Fair on Saturday, Aug. 25.
The gorgeous weather ensured that people came out and joined the fun. The day started with a parade through the village at 10 a.m. that led everyone to the fairgrounds. The floats and decorated bikes were a great delight.
The Bracebridge Legion Pipe Band marched in the parade again this year and stayed to entertain in the fairgrounds for a short while; we thank them for this. The Rosseau Horticultural Society float was awarded the prize for Best Float, The Rosseau General Store’s float received second, and The Plumbing Shoppe placed third.
Thank you to all who joined in our parade this year, all your hard work made the parade great to watch.
Spectators at the fair enjoyed the music by Third Change Band, who have always made the fair day a day full of music and smiles.
There were lots of participants in the various events and many prizes were awarded.

Rosseau Fall Fair awards

Crystal Coutts and her children, Stephany, Josh, Harriet and Daisy were awarded the trophy for Family Achievement. The trophy for Individual Achievement, went to Sandra Jacklin.
A bike, was awarded to Josh Fraser for the child with the most points. Harriet Fraser won the Scott Bissonette General Contracting Trophy for most points in the Primary Division. Chase Stahls won the Ross Family Trophy for most points in the Junior Division. Stephany Coutts won the Florence Smith In Memory of Conrad Trophy for the most points in the Intermediate Division.
Emma Stahls won the Dack Tile Trophy for the most points in the Senior Division. The Doug Chisholm Memorial Trophy for the siblings with the most points was won by Stephany, Josh, Harriet and Daisy Coutts-Fraser - great work!
Once again, the frog jumping contest was a huge success. Emily Rosen’s frog took first, Livey Fraser’s was second and DeeDee Fry’s placed third.
The Rosseau Community Action Committee-Rosseau Recreation Committee Trophy for the girl’s nail driving was won by Kala Walkinson and the boy’s by Joel Jefferies. The women’s nail driving was won by Kim Stahls, the men’s by Ray Jefferies. The Ken Bissonette Trophy for women’s log sawing was won by Stacey Marsden and Jolene Jacklin, the girl’s was won by Emily Fraser and Kala Walkinson.
The trophy for men’s log sawing was won by Ben and Jeff Lynskay, the boy’s was won by Cole Fry and Joel Jefferies. The trophy for couple’s log sawing went to Dan and Sarah Weadick.
The children’s decorated bike contest was hard to judge.
For ages 5 and under the winners were: first, Elliot Mahon; and second, Paige West.
In the 6 and up age group the winners were: first, Brianna Flannigan; second, Cooper Mahon; and third, Alex Flannigan. The youngest baby was Isabelle Chisholm at seven weeks. The longest married couple went to John and June Klose – an amazing 67 years! The oldest lady was Jesse Mullen and the oldest gentleman was John Hall.
The royalty of the fair this year was Gerald Crowder (King), Dianne Kimmet (Queen), Madison Crawford (Princess) and Samuel Crowder (Prince).
Lemy Lammers received the Mona Wolfe Memorial Trophy for the most points in yeast products. Sandra Jacklin (first), Carol Fraser (second) Lemy Lammers and June Klose (third) were awarded prizes from the Rosseau Horticultural Society for the most points in flowers.
The Rosseau Agricultural Society would like to thank all businesses who sponsored prizes and provided demonstrations on fair day.
It was a wonderful day enjoyed by many friends, families and visitors alike. Thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors who helped make our fair a success once again!

Rosseau Movie Night

Next movie night in Rosseau will be Friday, Sept. 7 with the feature Rock of Ages starting at 7 p.m. Cost is only $5 a person but present your Seguin library card or your Lake Rosseau North membership and the cost is only $2.50 a person. Watch for Madagascar 3 – Europe’s Most Wanted coming up on Friday, Sept. 21. Everyone is welcome.
Happy birthday wishes to our son David on his special day, September 5 and to our granddaughter Abigail who will have six candles on her cake on September 8 and also to my Mom, Ann MacDonald who will be turning a very young 95 also on September 8.
Hope you all have a wonderful day and a happy healthy year!! Special happy anniversary wishes to my brother and sister-in-law John and Anne MacDonald on Sept. 8. Wow, 22 years!
It’s been a while since I was on my “soap box”, but it’s has been a long, hot summer and I am concerned about the way many people drive in the town of Parry Sound.
Now, it has been more than 45 years since I got my driver’s license, but I’m pretty sure that a red light still means stop!
It isn’t just a suggestion, I’m sure I remember learning that it meant you bring your vehicle to a complete and total stop and stay that way until the light then turns green.
Pay attention people! Someone is going to get seriously hurt. I’m just saying.

Library News

All branches of Seguin Libraries will return to regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Hours are posted on the web page at www.seguinpubliclibraries.ca
New books on the shelves this week, include: at Christie, The Kingmaker’s Daughter by Philippa Gregory; at Foley, Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood, Haven by Kay Hooper, The Last Victim by Karen Robards, and The Kingmaker’s Daughter by Philippa Gregory; at Humphrey, Haven by Kay Hooper, and The Last Victim by Karen Robards; and at Rosseau, The Kingmaker’s Daughter by Philippa Gregory.

Library Hours

Last week for summer library hours: Christie - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday – 12 to 5 p.m., Thursday 12 to 8 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Foley – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12 to 5 p.m., Tuesday 12 to 8 p.m. & Sat. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Humphrey – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday – 12 to 5 p.m., Wednesday 12 to 8 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Rosseau – Monday,
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12 – 5 p.m., Tuesday 12 – 7 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Get well wishes to all those sick or in hospital. Any news, please call (705) 378-2973 or e-mail trishg50@gmail.com
There will be no Seguin News next week. See you on September 12.
Happy trails!

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