2008 Ontario Queen of the Furrow
Katie Cheesmond crowned Jenn Megens of Durham Region the new
2009 Ontario Queen of the Furrow to represent Temiskaming Region
next year.
The other finalists include:
Lisa McKay of Oxford County, First Runner-up;
April Peart of Haldimand County; Second Runner-up
Pat Grotenhuis of Lambton and Wellington Counties own Amelia
Taylor were also selected finalists.
In the Plowing component of the contest, Bruce County Queen of
the Furrow Carrie Waugh was honoured placing fourth from the
group of 34 Plowmen Association Ambassadors. Top Plow Queen
was Sarah Hastings from Brant-Six Nations and Miss Friendship
Diana VanderMeulen of Hastings County.IPM has busy day
IPM 2008 was able to show a Trade delegation from Japan
the displays, entertainment and magnitude of an International
Plowing Match.
Thursday the streets appeared to be mostly full of show
visitors. A 3 day total of attendee’s is 45,000 over the three
days.
Plowing Awards to be given out: "Ontario Power
Generation Plowing Awards of Excellence"
Friday night, plowmen and women competing in Plowing
Classes organized by the Ontario Plowmen’s Association will be
honoured for their efforts at the Community Centre in Teeswater.
Friday is the final day of competitive Plowing for the IPM
Horse, Tractor, Antique and Reversible Plowing Classes before a
special Junior Match is held Saturday.
Excitement is still building as closing day draws
near
With the final day of the IPM
approaching Saturday, excitement is building with the addition
of a Parade Saturday morning at 10am.
Featuring the IPM Exhibitors and special guests the parade will
be visible from various streets of Tented City as it works it
way throughout the site.
An Auction will be
held on site Saturday, the IPM's closing day at 12:15pm.
Featured items include a Gazebo made by local High School
Students, the site of the event at the Foodland Country
Courtyard in the north west corner of Tented City. Also
available by Auction, the Bruce County IPM Mascot from the Bruce
County Cattlemen's Association "Baby Bruce", the IPM Poster
original artwork, 2 of the collector IPM Trucks, an IPM Hockey
Jersey with 13 NHL and celebrity signatures, plus specially made
picnic tables, benches and other IPM items.
Closing Ceremonies
will be held Saturday at 4pm in conjunction with an awards
presentation on the Main Stage for the Junior Plowing Match.
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