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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
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Leamington Fair Birders flock to Pelee looking for Ambassadors June 18, 19, 20, 2010
This year’s theme: “Nag” Your Friends to Come to the Leamington Fair!
The Leamington District Agricultural Society is celebrating its 162nd year and invites everyone to come to the fair! The Leamington District Agricultural Society is seeking male and female contestants for the annual Leamington Fair Ambassador Competition. Young persons aged 16 (as of June 1, 2010) and older with an interest and knowledge of agriculture are encouraged to apply. The chosen Ambassador will represent the L.D.A.S at the annual Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Convention held in Toronto in February 2011, and will also be eligible to compete in the “Ambassador of the Fairs” Competition in August 2011 at the Canadian National Exhibition. The Fair Ambassador competition is not a beauty pageant, not a talent contest and not a fashion show. The judges are looking for someone with a general knowledge of agriculture and the ability to relate to the public with ease and confidence. The application requires contestants to answer this question in 200 words or less: Regarding the wind turbines, in your opinion, how do you feel this will affect the agriculture, farming, fisheries and wildlife in our community, and what effect, if any, will it have on our town in general? Second and third place winners will receive gift bags, and the winner a bursary along with other major gifts. Interested persons can visit the website (www.theleamingtonfair.com) to apply, or call 519-326-8082 for more information. Deadline for entries is June 1, 2010. The winner will be announced at the Opening Ceremonies on Friday, June 18 at 6 p.m. where dignitaries will be unveiling the Exhibition Building as the Janette Mulholland Activity Center in memory of Janette. The Leamington Fair Board is always looking for exhibitors and vendors for the fair (everything except food vendors – they contact Carter shows directly). Both can go to the website to get information (www.theleamingtonfair.com) or contact the office (519-326-8082) to get a spot on the fairgrounds. New exhibitors and vendors can be accepted right up until the day before the fair. Your recommended daily dose of common sense!
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Janice Hardy of Haliburton has been coming to Point Pelee National Park for the past three years to get a glimpse at some of the hundreds of species found in this area. At right is Bruce Di Labio of Ottawa. Bruce has been coming to the Point Pelee area since 1974 to enjoy the miracle of spring migration. The Festival of Birds started May 1 and runs until the end of the month. Located at the crossroads of major migration routes, Point Pelee National Park is a meeting place for birds and birders alike. Dave Gignac of Windsor has made several trips to Pelee over the past couple of weeks. Dave photographed this great horned owl on May 13. A Family Birding Weekend is being held at Point Pelee National Park, May 22 - 24.