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HomeMy WebLinkAbout613Spiral bound book, 21.5 x 28 cm, 52 pages, researched and compiled by Dorothy Shier, written and edited by Dorthea Helms, dated 1995. "Researched and compiled by-Dorothy Shier Written and Edited by Dorothea Helms Copyright by the Durham West 4-H Association 1995 " "1 After a century of settlement and development, Ontario County was firmly entrenched in an agricultural lifestyle by 1900. Townships from Pickering and Whitby in the south to Rama and Mara in the north had become fertile breeding grounds for education, as well as crops and livestock; hence the opening of the Department of Agriculture in Ontario County in Whitby in 1908. Since then, Agricultural Representatives have encouraged advancement in farming products and techniques, with Mr. J.H. Hare being the first to serve in that office. The Department of Agriculture was moved to Uxbridge in 1920 and to Port Perry in 1992. J.H. Hare 1908-1913 R.M. Tipper 1913-1924 W.M. Croskery 1924-1936 E.A. Innes 1936-1941 F.M. Campbell 1941-1946 H.L. Fair 1947-1970 H.I. Bell 1971-1987 Bill Baxter 1988-1989 John Finlay 1990-1993 Joel Bagg 1994 The first County School Fair was held in Brooklin in 1912. Three hundred people attended the fair to view the four poultry and 61 miscellaneous entries on exhibit there. The event was so popular that the Public School Inspector requested that a fair be held in each township of the county the following year. This excerpt from the autobiography of George Wesley Samells depicts the enthusiastic spirit in which these fairs were held: ""In 1914 was the beginning of the Rural School Fair in the Township of Cartwright. The Department of Agriculture supplied us with certified seed. We had a choice of one or more of the varieties. One year, I grew oats on a small plot. The following year, I had enough oats to plant one acre of G.A.P. no 75. One year I had potatoes and we could show baking or sewing. We could show a calf or a colt each year 1914 and 1915. One year my colt won second prize and I got seventy-five cents. They were judged by the way you had them trained. The judge asked me after I had lifted up the colt's front feet to lift up his hind feet. I replied 'I think I'll leave that for you.' He just smiled. The fair was held at Blackstock Fairgrounds for the Township of Cartwright. One fair day I drove the mother of the colt in the buggy taking Mother and Flossie in the morning three and a half miles. The colt ran along by the side of its mother."" Through those initial school fairs, The Department of Agriculture not only furnished the seeds for crops, but also the seeds for what was to be the beginning of an ongoing tradition in " "2 rural Ontario: 4-H. Each year the number of school fairs increased; and by 1920 every school in the county participated. These fairs became an important medium through which the Department of Agriculture came into contact with large numbers of the county's farmers. Distributing eggs and seeds to pupils introduced better quality poultry and new improved varieties of cereal grains to farm families. The fairs offered pupils opportunities to exhibit displays and compete in public speaking, singing and judging contests, among other activities. The Junior Farmers' Association began sponsoring livestock coaching classes, and in 1922 the first annual Judging Competition was held. " "3 Even before the Department of Agriculture offices opened in 1908, Women's Institutes had been active in Ontario County for several years. Each township had a branch of the organization, and these fine groups initiated and carried through to completion many worthwhile projects. Later in the century, many of the Institute's members gave excellent leadership to Girls' Homemaking Clubs. In an effort to balance the predominance of agricultural and livestock projects across the county, the Federated Women's Institutes began Sewing Clubs in 1915 and Food, Nutrition, Gardening and Canning Clubs in 1927. The 1930s saw the official establishment of the Girls' Clubs, with the development of local leadership in 1932 and the changing of the name ""Institute Branch"" of the Department of Agriculture to the ""Women's Institute Branch"" in 1934. In 1935 the Girls' Clubs were formally introduced by the Women's Institute Branch. It then became the task of the volunteers to attend two-day workshops before overseeing projects - becoming the key facilitators with guidance from the Home Economics Extension Program and sponsors and support from the Institutes. In 1935, Miss Florence P. Edie became Supervisor of the Junior Extension Service. With the cooperation of local Institutes in sponsoring clubs and the outstanding service of the individual women acting as local leaders, the Homemaking Club work has become one of the most important parts of the Home Economics Extension Program. Miss Edie set high standards for members in both achievement and deportment, and some of the principles she pioneered are now generally accepted in other provinces, as well. Miss Edie retired in 1962. Kathleen Morrison was a member of the Boys' and Girls' Clubs in the early 1930s and became a leader later in that decade in Lorneville, Victoria County. She continued leading clubs in Brock Township for thirty years and has her 25-year certificate. In addition, she earned her 50-year pin for service in the Women's Institute. In 1967 she was recognized with a framed certificate from the Department of Agriculture and Food for her outstanding work with rural youth. To this day, the Women's Institutes offer scholarships and provide valuable support to 4-H. " "4 According to the Ontario County Report, the first of the Boys' and Girls' Clubs which eventually became known as 4-H was started on April 2, 1928. The ""Ontario County Kiwanis Farm Boys' Potato Club"" had an enrollment of 125 members between the ages of 12 and 18 years. In return for the one bag of Certified Dooley Seed donated by the Downtown and West Toronto Kiwanis Club, each boy had to give the Kiwanians two bags of potatoes in the fall. In addition, each member was given 50 lbs. of 2-12-6 fertilizer by Ontario Fertilizer Ltd. At the Royal Winter Fair on October 30, 1928, 98 of the members exhibited potatoes, and these bushels were bought by the T. Eaton Company at an ""excellent"" price. Of these 98 members, 95 went on a one-day trip to Toronto to attend a banquet sponsored by the Kiwanis Club at the King Edward Hotel. In 1929, the following clubs were formed: a Girls' Garden and Canning Club with 18 members, the Scugog Leicester Sheep Club with 12 members and a Young Men's Grain Club with 96 members. The Toronto Kiwanis provided seed for both the Potato and Grain Clubs. According to the Annual Report of Ontario County in 1930, there were 145 School Fairs with 3,731 pupils taking seeds, and the number of entries was 12,551. Each school board contributed on a per-pupil basis, and teachers were paid by cheque on School Fair day. Mac Christie received a silver plate for winning top points at his School Fair in Reach Township in 1925, which was sponsored by T. Eaton. In the Boys' and Girls' Clubs section of the report, the following are listed: Public School Boys' Potato Club - 52 members ages 9-12 Junior Kiwanis Boys' Potato Club - 73 members ages 12-18 Senior Kiwanis Boys' Potato Club - 19 members ages 14-20 Young Men's Grain Club - 97 members ages 14-25 In addition in 1931, a Boys' Swine Club with 46 members was formed in April, and National Boys' and Girls' Clubs exhibits appeared at the Royal Winter Fair. From Ontario County, six exhibitors from the ten potato and grain exhibits won prizes. According to the 1932 Annual Report, four members showed and placed at the Royal Winter Fair: John D. Moore and Morley Bagshaw competed with their oats and barley, Richard Rynard with potatoes and George Moore with his sample of white oats. Provincial Inter-Club Competitions were becoming popular in the early 1930s, and Ontario County participants fared well. 1933 " "5 saw the beginning of Foal Clubs, and Dairy Calf Clubs were initiated in 1934. Beef Calf Clubs were begun in 1936, and Ontario County members did very well at Provincial Inter-Club Competitions in Peterborough, at the CNE and at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. In 1937, the first Inter-Club Competition was held in conjunction with the Peterborough Fair. In 1938, the Kiwanis Club awarded five $10 scholarships to the top five boys in club work from the county. These scholarships enabled the boys to take a short course at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph. The first County Breed Show was held in Ontario County in 1939. Organized for the Holstein breed at the Port Perry Fair by the late R.M. Holtby, this show has become an annual event at which 4-H members regularly compete. Also in 1939, the judging team that went to Guelph was chosen as follows: Dairy Cattle Club Gordon Beare of Uxbridge and Lloyd Smith of Port Perry Beef Cattle Club Walter Beath of Oshawa and Don Christie of Port Perry Swine Club Mervin Rynard of Uxbridge and Stanley Miller of Zephyr Potato Club Ted Croxall of Uxbridge and Roderick Rynard of Zephyr Various livestock directors, advisory board directors, clergymen and teachers gave time and effort to the organization, but it was mainly the Agricultural Representatives who organized and led the clubs. They took the leadership roles of forming clubs, recruiting members and organizing events. " "6 The focus on club formation shifted to local areas during the 1940s. Even though each community had at least one club with local leaders, the Agricultural Representatives still held the major leadership responsibilities. It was Mrs. Alpha Samells who initiated Girls' Clubs in the area in the late 1940s, with the help of the Home Economics Service (part of the Women's Institute Branch) of the Ontario Department of Agriculture. (In 1947 this name was changed to The Women's Institute Branch and Home Economics Service). Mrs. Samells had been a member of the Junior Institute on Scugog Island in the late 1930s and had established a friendship with Miss Florence P. Edie, who later became Supervisor of the Junior Extension Service (a division of the Home Economics Service). With this background and her knowledge of the enrichment that Homemaking Clubs added to young girls' lives, she was determined to organize such groups here. In 1947, these Homemaking Clubs were formed: Cereal Shelf, Sleeping Garments, Supper and Garden Clubs. Uxbridge Leaders Mrs. R.G. Clark and Mrs. Stan Lain Members Ruth Barton Geraldine Gregg Violet Mercer Maxine Parish Lois Simpson Marie Simpson Pickering Leader Mrs. E.B. Brown Members Betty Ede Ruby Ede Susan Ede Shirley Howes Abb Pearce Irene Salter Josephine Wasylyk Veronica Wasylyk Eden School Leaders Mrs. Angus Gilespie and Mrs. Russell Morrison Members Jane Harris Joan Ross Marilyn Ross Ruth Smith " "7 Sandford Leaders Miss D. Oliver and Mrs. W. Carruthers Members Betty Burnham Marie Burnham Ilah Hackner Betty Leek Maruna Kydd Helen Meek Ona Meek Dorothy Oliver Doris Oliver Norene Risebrough Ruth Risebrough Marion Smalley Helen Veitch Scugog Island Leaders Mrs. Reg Boundey and Mrs. E.B. Cooke Members Evelyn Collins Bonnie Gerrow Kay Prentice Jean Samells Brooklin Leaders Mrs. Wm. Heron and Mrs. N. Alvis Members Melveen Fisher Marion Reazin Loreen Stanton Brechin Leader Margaret Young Members Beth Harris Joan Hutchings Elizabeth Gowanlock Beaverton C.G.I.T. Members Joye Dennis Elsie Edwards Gail Miller Verla Miller Margaret Evans Betty Jean McMillan Betty Stanley Jean Teer Irene Veale Jean Vogt Joan Watson Verna Watson Barbara Smith " "8 Altona Leader Mrs. David Crosier Members Florence Betz Nellie Betz Lois Baker Doris Baker Mrs. Eleanor Bunker Helen Brown Ernistine Cooper Nelda Elson Although there was always judging at their Achievement Days, Homemaking Clubs were r estricted to girls only, and no aspect of competition was allowed. Membership totalled 87, with 15 leaders. Lois Baker received her Provincial Honours. Each girl received a silver spoon after completion of the clubs. Six clubs received butter knives, 12 clubs pie servers. They were all the same design, although the choice of pattern did change over the years. The leaders were awarded spoons and certificates for 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service. The following agriculture clubs thrived in 1947: Beaverton Baby Calf Club Sponsored by the Beaverton Agricultural Society Leader Ross McMillan President Ted Westlake Vice President Earl Windatt Secretary Bob Ross Members Kenneth Windatt Lance Beath Herbert Furniss Stephen J. Stephen Donald Metherel James Blackburn Mac Christie Arthur Richardson Jeanne Pearson Bert Pearson Richard Miller Bill Miller Everson Norton Keith Heron Club members were 12 to 19 years of age. Ross McMillan led this club until 1957, when Ted Lamb took over. The beef club ran for several years with many members competing at Inter-County and Provincial shows, as well as at the Royal Winter Fair. (In the 1930s and 1940s, everyone in the Beef Clubs was allowed to show at the Royal). " "9 Illustration: The winning Beef Calf Team - Ontario County 1946 Inter-Club Competition in Guelph Left to right: Don Knapp (assistant Agricultural Representative), Jack Pearson, Mac Christie, Fred Campbell, (Agricultural Representative) Scott Beef Calf Club (This club ran for many years) Sponsored by the Scott Agricultural Society Leader Jack Pearson President Arthur Richardson Vice President Jim Scott Secretary Jim Blackburn 1948 Members Tom Brown Jim Blackburn Arthur Richardson James Bayne Jim Scott " "10 Mac Christie Grant Parrott Hugh Baird Jeanne Pearson Sinclair Robertson Oshawa Dairy Calf Club Sponsored by the South Ontario Agricultural Society Leader Bob Flett President Maurice Jebson Vice President Bill Snowden Secretary John Thomson Members Ronald Werry Donald Down Frank Wannacott Peter Carswell Lawrence Mountjoy John Thomas Edward Teefy Ronald Flett Port Perry Dairy Calf Club Sponsored by the Port Perry Agricultural Society Leader Wilfred Evans President Lawrence Evans Vice President Mac Christie Secretary Ross Evans Members Wilfred Tamblyn Murry Rodd Marion Rodd Bob Ashenhurst Floyd Evans Roger Ashenhurst Donald Sutcliffe George Stone In that year (1947) Gerald Teefy of Pickering and 23 other Ontario farm boys and girls went to the Boys' and Girls' Congress in Chicago. In 1949, the total membership of the Potato, Calf and Grain Clubs was 125. By 1957, membership had risen to 292. The clubs were Tractor, Potato, Calf, Grain and Forestry, with the Calf Clubs being the most popular. From 1949 to 1956, Ruth Shaver was the Home Economist. " "11 By the 1950s, more responsibilities were being assumed by-local leaders, with those volunteers being called upon to help organize clubs and carry out meetings. The many Girls' Homemaking Clubs underway at this time had very successful completion rates. Alpha Samells was very active with the Scugog Club. In 1952, Jean Samells and Kay Prentice went to National Club Week. Kay and Jean had been selected as the Food team to represent the Province of Ontario and had the opportunity to meet with young people from all over Canada. Activities for this week included attendance at the horse show at the Royal Winter Fair, a Maple Leaf Gardens hockey game, a banquet at the Royal York, as well as trips to Hamilton, Niagara Falls and Ottawa, where participants were received by the Governor-General at Rideau Hall. Alpha's two daughters, Jean and Donna, continued in the program, achieving many awards. Jean became a leader, married Earl Bailey and continued with club work. After fourteen years, she is still active in this leadership role. In addition, her daughter, Lynn, has completed eighteen projects. In 1952, the name changed to 4-H clubs. Several hundred boys and girls in Ontario County have taken part each year since the program began. The great value of this work has been recognized throughout the area and continues to be a regular part of the Agriculture and Home Economics Extension Program. In 1957, Donna Samells of Port Perry went to 4-H National Club Week. 1957 Clubs: What Shall I Wear?, Club Girl Entertains, The Cereal Shelf and the Garden Club. Beaverton Leader Mrs. Russell Morrison Members Gail Gray Mary Ellen Hill Mary Eliz Lancaster Roberta McElroy Helen Morrisson Jane Veale Margaret Veale Sunderland Leader Mrs. Jean Keeler Members Daphne Eades Elaine Hogg Ann Martin Elaine Park Pat Pilkington Gail Shier Carol Thompson Beth Mclnnis " "12 Udney Leader Mrs. M. Martin Mermbers Helen Bickell Catherine Bickell Darlene Carr Lorraine Corrigan Esther Dryborough Caroline Duffy Marie Finn Marion Gray Marie Gray Margaret Gray Helen Heitzner Catharine Lightfoot Gail Martin Karen Ann Morgan Cecelia McCarthy Mary Ann McCarthy Beverly Newman Carolyn Newman Lynda Jean Quinn Jean Robertson Meada Speiran Marilyn Wilson Altona Leader Mrs. D. Crosier Members Marion Betz Marjory Cowan Evelyn Dunkeld Jean Lewis Diane St. John Brougham Leader Mrs. Mervin Annis Members Patricia Gray Patsy Harden Barbara Masters Rosemary Saigo Dorothy Willson Bethesda-Reach Leader Mrs. Chas. Ingleton Members Carol Ashenhurst Gloria T. Ashenhurst Doreen Evans Doris Evans Linda Mesereau Marion Pogue Catherine Rusnell Dorothy Rusnell " " 13 Quaker Hill Leader Mrs. E. Noble Members Eleanor Bears Marilyn Bears Mary Kydd Lois Noble Mary Noble Donna McTavish Heather Gail Shier Sandford Leader Mrs. Wm. Morriss Members Heather Archibald Elizabeth Carruthers Diane Dick Lorna Kydd Marion Kydd Gloria Joyce Sandra Leek Donna Moore Nancy Moore Gayle Morriss Jannette Morriss Lenora Oliver Lois Swain Scugog Leader Mrs. S. Ploughman Members Marion Martin Thelma McEachern Miriam Pickard Joanne Pugh Marion Shunk Donna Samells Joyce Strong Ruby Strong Elaine Butson Other members for that year included Freda Philips, Cheryl Liscombe, Eileen Carter, Patricia June Harden, Elizabeth Alsop, Donna Smith, Janice Ross, Evelyn Whitty, Kathleen Betz, Betty Jeanne Tran, Shirley Dunkeld, Margaret Speiran, Lynn Jenkins, Sandra Trowse, June Newell, Annie May Cragg, Betty Wallace, Linda Bagshaw, Marilyn Monk, Daphine Eades, Janet McTavish, Gail Shier, Alma Maynard, Betty Noble, Jeanne Pearson, Norene Ross and Ela Stearmar. Three members did their presentation at the C.N.E. that year: Donna Samells, Thelma McEachern and Marion Pickard. There were 16 county awards and seven Provincial Honours presented at Achievement Day. Members included Carole Shier, Mary Noble, June Ethel Strong, Gloria Robertson, Helen Paradine, Jo-Ann Smith, Shirley Ward, Freda Phillips, Patricia Gray, Dorothy Willson, Rosemary Salzo, Marjorie Cowan, Marian Betz, Evelyn Whitty, Kathleen Betz, Shirley Lewis, Evelyn Dunkeld, Shirley Jewell, Barbara Martin, Thelma McEachern, Joyce Strong, Ruby Strong, Miriam Pickard. " FkV ,1 A�' '. "15 Opposite page: 1950 Port Perry Dairy Club Club Leader - Lawrence Evans (Left to right) Ralph Chambers, Ross Evans, Arthur Dowson, Harold Howsam, Wilf Tamblyn, Paul Bryan, Don Crosier, Floyd Evans, R.J. Smith, Keith Gibson, Don Hadden, Harold Medd, Marion Rodd, Lawrence Medd. " ;;.A. dy /!u Md.e.e Ph./ ��mPG.. "17 Opposite Page: 1952 Beaverton Baby Calf Club Ross McMillan, Leader (Left to right) Gladys Vessey, Frank Farrell, Eileen Voycey, Murray Smith, Betty Semple, Donna Windatt, Harvey Chambers, Jim Gordon, Arthur Cameron, Jim Semple, Paul McRae. Assistant Agricultural Representative John Gill is standing by #9. Ed Starr was the Judge. " � �ff MF9 kIr } �► "19 Opposite Page: 1959 Ontario County 4-H Club Leaders (Left to right) Back Row: Ross Evans, Allan Ball, Walter Perry, Hugh Baird, Don Hadden, Bob Holliday, Alan Ross. 3rd Row: Grant Parrott, Bert Pearson, Frank Barkey (Claremont), Bill Boyes, Ron Werry, Ted Lamb (Cannington), Jack Russ (Agriculture teacher, Uxbridge High School). 2nd Row: Maustyn McKnight, Cloyne Steerman, Duncan McTavish, Elmer Linton (Brock High School teacher), Gordon Hunt (Pickering), Bob Rattray (Agriculture teacher, Uxbridge). Front Row: Alvin Blades (Assistant Agricultural Representative), Ken Holliday, H.L. Fair (Agricultural Representative). Following page: 4-H and Junior Farmers Awards Night (Left to right) Top Row: Neil Raines, Ross Stephenson, Frank Barkey, Norm Meek. Centre Row: John Sommerville, Fred Tabeur, Murray Jackson, Carl Shier, Cecil Noble. Bottom Row: Doug Batty, Gail White, Jean Shier (Alsop), Jeanine (Werry) Carson, Joan Marshall. " "21 By 1964, Ontario County had 208 members working on 227 agriculture projects. Other activities for 4-H members included many opportunities for livestock and land judging, as well as judging at many events: the Canadian National Exhibition Junior Day, the Lindsay Fair and the Markham Fair. The 4-H Championship Show at the Scott Fair had 23 Dairy, 11 Beef and 12 Grain Club members competing. 275 teams competed at the Inter-Club Competition at Guelph, and Ontario County, now Durham West, came home with a 4th place in Potato Judging and a 14th place in Grain. The Royal Winter Fair competition classes consisted of potatoes, grain and Queen's Guineas. At this time, a member had to qualify to compete at the Royal with a calf. Provincial 4-H Leadership Week was held at the University of Guelph, with one member selected from each province to represent 4-H Agriculture Clubs. Selection for this exciting opportunity is based on a member's total participation in 4-H clubs and inter-club competitions, in addition to community involvement. The applicant must be an active 4-H member in the year of selection. Wayne Beath, a member of the Scott 4-H Beef and Oshawa Kiwanis Grain Clubs, was selected to represent Ontario County in 1964. In 1965, Margaret Miller of Brougham received the honour of attending 4-H National Club week. 1967 was Centennial Year, and 4-H members took part in many celebrations and activities to commemorate the occasion. Tree planting, home grounds improvements and community involvement were some of the efforts members made. For the Centennial Year, a special commemorative plaque was awarded to each Agricultural Club member. This proved to be so popular that plaques became a basic award for Agriculture Clubs from that time forward. Until 1967, there were also cash awards. The Homemaking Clubs had two projects that year, one a special project written for 1967 called ""A World of Food in Canada,"" which revolved around customs, foods and recipes from the different cultures within Canada. According to Dorothy Shier, one of the best pizza recipes in existence was included in that project. The other Homemaking project was called ""Sleeping Garments."" Thirty-two leaders led the 310 members who took these projects. Thirty-six County, 18 Provincial and two advanced Honours were received by enthusiastic members as a result. C.N.E. Delegates that year were Carol Anderson, Marie Brailey, Violet Cockburn, Geraldine Ferguson, Jane Flett, Margaret May, Gwen Strachan and Janice Williams. The Homemaking Club leaders were treated to two days at the Royal for a number of years. In 1967 the fortunate recipients of this consideration were Mrs. Carl Kydd, Mrs. Glen Caverly, Mrs. Percy Pugh, Mrs. Claude Watson, Mrs. Ross Robertson, Mrs. Ross Miller, Mrs. K. Harrison, Mrs. Irene Long, Miss Barbara Carson " " 22 and Mrs. James Campsall. There was a limit of two of these trips during anyone's 4-H Leadership career. Homemaking Club Leaders in 1967: Sleeping Garments Bethesda Mrs. Ted Croxall Goodwood #1 Mrs. Vidler Gordon Goodwood #2 Mrs. Marg May Goodwood #3 Mrs. Claude Watson Greenbank Mrs. J. Couperthwaite Manchester Mrs. Marjorie Tripp Port Perry Mrs. J. Carnochan Prince Albert Mrs. M. Pugh Quaker Hill Miss B. Brunne Altona Mrs. C. Williams Brooklin #1 Mrs. J. Hamer Brooklin #2 Mrs. Carl Kydd Brougham #1 Mrs. Effie Surphlis Brougham #2 Mrs. Robert Miller Claremont Miss Barbara Carson Whitby Mrs. Harold Grylls Atherley Mrs. J.M. Smith Beaverton Mrs. Robert Mitchell Brock #1 Mrs. R.J. Smith Brock #2 Mrs. Ross Miller Cannington Mrs. John Robertson Gamebridge Mrs. George Francis Thorah Mrs. William Cockburn Udney Mrs. Morris Martin Wilfrid #1 Mrs. Harvey Chambers Wilfrid #2 Mrs. Keith Shier Zephyr Mrs. Irena Long A World of Food in Canada Brougham Mrs. R. Harden Goodwood Mrs. G. Vider and Mrs. P. Pugh Greenwood Mrs. Ken McTaggart Mt. Zion Mrs. C. Disney Whitby Mrs. H.W. Grylls Atherley Mrs. J.M. Smith Beaverton Mrs. R. Mitchell Brock 1, 2, 3 Mrs. Ross Miller Mrs. K. Harrison Mrs. R.J. Smith Gamebridge Mrs. George Francis Udney Mrs. M. Martin Wilfrid 1, 2 Mrs. H. Chambers, Mrs. K. Shier Zephyr Mrs. I Long Prince Albert Mrs. M. Pugh and Mrs. M. Martin Alton Mrs. H. Feasby Claremont Mrs. M. Anderson " " 23 Port Perry Mrs. J. Carnochan and Miss Alice Dodd Quaker Hill Mrs. J. Campsall Uxbridge Mrs. C. Ashenhurst Brooklin Mrs. M. McCool and Mrs. D. Caverly 1967 Agriculture Club Leaders: Scott Beef Calf Club (12 members) Brougham Dairy Calf Club (25) Oshawa Kiwanis Dairy Calf Club (22) Port Perry Dairy Calf Club (38) Sunderland Dairy Club (20) Beaverton Beef and Dairy Calf (9) Mara Beef and Dairy Calf (14) Beaverton Junior Dairy & Beef Calf (19) Scott Junior Beef & Dairy Calf (14) Brougham Junior Dairy Calf (7) Scott Potato Club (8) Brock Grain Club (11) Oshawa Kiwanis Grain Club (10) Port Perry Lions Grain Club (17) Scott Grain Club (14) Allan Ball Neil McLeod Bill Boyes Frank Barkey Ken Holliday Ron Werry Leslie Smith Lloyd Wilson Ted Gordon Neil Raines Carle Parliament Archie Newman Carle Parliament John Leask Hugh Baird Duncan McTavish Lorne Disney Glen Wilson Walter Kerry Albert Hockley Russell Morrison Jim Davidson Bill Batty Larry Burt Ralph Honey Norman Meek 1967 Ontario County 4-H Championship Show: Uxbridge Fair October 7, 1967 Junior Holstein Heifer Class 14 entries Junior Ayrshire Heifer Class 1 entry Senior Holstein Heifer Class 11 entries Senior Ayrshire Heifer Class 3 entries Senior Guernsey Heifer Class 2 entries Senior Jersey Heifer Class 2 entries Junior Beef Heifer Class 4 entries Senior Beef Heifer Class 6 entries Baby Beef Steer Class 6 entries Champion Calves: Holstein Calf Robert Powell Ayrshire Mary Jane Crosier Guernsey Bruce Batty Jersey John Kiezebrink " " 24 Beef Heifer Pat Coffrey Baby Beef Steer Brian Beath Champion Showman Dairy Allan Pogue In 1967, there were Potato, Calf, Grain and Cor Clubs, with a total enrollment of 240; the Calf Clubs were the most popular. Also in that year, the following 4-H Judging teams went to Guelph: Potato Linda Johnson (2nd) Uxbridge James Ross Uxbridge Grain John Stone (19th) Blackwater Robert Smith Blackwater Ted Smith (19th) Blackwater James Rennie Blackwater Dairy Sandy Even (25th) Uxbridge Gary Cooper Blackwater Brian Stickwood (47th) Stouffville Paul Hulshop Stouffville In 1967, Robert Couperthwaite was the Provincial Delegate to Leadership Camp. Opposite page: 1963 Ontario County 4-H Club Leaders (Left to right) Back Row: Bill Batty (Brooklin), Glen Wilson (Claremont), Neil McLeod (Blackwater), Neil Raines (Blackwater), Frank Barkey (Claremont), John Leask (Seagrave). Middle Row: H.L. Fair (Uxbridge - Agricultural Representative), Cloyne Stephenson (Uxbridge), Maustyn McKnight (Uxbridge), Don Hadden (Blackwater), Walter Kerry (Port Perry), Alan Ball (Uxbridge), Doug Keys (Uxbridge - Assistant Agricultural Representative). Front Row: John Hawthorne (Cannington), Bob Holliday (Oshawa), Duncan McTavish (Uxbridge), Aubrey Buchner (Port Perry), Les Smith (Port Perry), Ken Holliday (Brooklin). " n n "26 This decade was one of increased membership, as well as leader and senior 4-H member involvement. Participation in County, Regional and Provincial level 4-H pursuits was abundant. It was in 1971 that the decision to present basic wall plaques instead of money to Agricultural Club members was made. For each completed project during the following years, a bar with the corresponding year engraved on it is awarded and added to the plaque. 1972 saw the organization of the Silver Dollar Competition sponsored by the United Breeders Inc. Senior members wrote an essay on a chosen subject and later in July went to Erin to compete in Showmanship, Confirmation and Herdmans Classes. In 1973, the 4-H Championship Calf Show was moved to the Beaverton Fair, and all clubs in the County compete there. Regional Government came into effect in 1974, and the Regional Municipality of Durham was formed. This new region included three westerly townships of Durham County, and all of the former Ontario County, with the exception of the Townships of Rama and Mara in the north. Within the region, new townships were created by joining two or more of the existing townships with at least one urban centre (for example, Uxbridge-Scott). Several rural organizations that had been county-oriented changed their names from Ontario County to Durham West. 1977 Clubs: North Ontario Beef Calf Club (13 members) Leader George Hewitt Placed 1st Brenda Munro Uxbridge Dairy Calf Club (17 members) Leaders Lloyd Wilson and Doug Wilson Placed 1st Ruth Harrison Ontario County Senior Dairy Management (12 members) Leader Robert Flett Placed 1st Eldon Werry North Ontario Dairy Club (17 members) Leaders Maurice Jebson and Bill Yates Placed 1st Diane Jebson South Ontario Calf Club (14 members) Leaders Bruce Gibson and Art Richardson Placed 1st Chuck Fiss Uxbridge Goat Club (10 members) Leader Mrs. Doreen VanVught " "27 Placed 1st Sandra Hord North Ontario Vet Science Club (13 members) Leader Dr. Gary Colley Placed 1st Helen Kantere Ontario County Tractor Club (16 members) Leaders Paul Harder and Bruce Walker Placed 1st Jamie Kroekenstoel Ontario County Field Crops Club (20 members) Leader Ken Graham Placed 1st Murray Norton Port Perry Dairy Calf Club (21 members) Leaders Keith Phoenix and John Leask Placed 1st Dean Dusty Sunderland Dairy Calf Club Leaders Ted Smith, Ron Thompson, Paul Hadden Placed 1st Bonnie Snoddon South Ontario Vet Science Club (7 members) Leader Dr. Bob McCrae and Dr. Keith Elliott Placed 1st Alfred C. Parrott South Ontario Dairy Calf Club (22 members) Leader Ron Werry Placed 1st Tim O'Connor 1977 proved to be a busy year. The Durham West 4-H and Junior Farmer Judging Competition classes were Holstein, Sire Selection, Beef, Sheep, Goat, Hay, Safety and I.D. Quiz. Eighty-one members participated. On November 24 of that year, the Durham West Awards Banquet was held at Port Perry Secondary School, at a cost of $3.50 per meal. Also that year, there was an exchange trip involving Middlesex to Ontario and Victoria Counties. Gail Stephen and Neil Guthrie went to Provincial Leadership Camp. Regional Conference Delegates were Kathy Robinson, Sue Hoskins, Diane Jebson, Paul Kerry, Ron Grandy, Arthur Leppard, Terry Grills, Rick Werry and Michelle Ste. Marie. Silver Dollar participants in Dairy were Diane Jebson, Bonnie Snoddon, Tim O'Connor, Eldon Werry and Dan Donner. Soil and Crop Management Tour Delegates were David Chambers, Bob Stone and George Sonley. Homemaking membership totalled 265. At Achievement Day, members were awarded 84 County Honours, 21 Provincial Honours and five advanced Honours. Homemaking members received a special silver spoon as an award for project completion until 1982, when the two sections of 4-H were amalgamated; the plaques with " "28 project plates have been awarded to members and leaders since then. Project Awards are as follows: 6 projects completed pin 12 projects completed desk set 18 projects completed travel clock 24 projects completed print " "29 Another name change occurred in 1983: the Rural Organizations and Services Branch was formed, encompassing Agriculture Manpower and the Agriculture and Horticulture Societies Branch, along with the Home Economics Branch and the Junior Extension Section (Agricultural 4-H Clubs and the Junior Farmers) of the Extension Branch. For the first time, Agricultural and Home Economics Clubs were combined under one administrative unit. 1985 marked the beginning of the Durham West Leaders' Association, with Nancy Colville as its first Chairperson. Over the years this group has become a very strong organization supporting local 4-H endeavours. In 1986, Elaine Johnson, Pat and Karen Shier placed 2nd at the C.N.E. for the demonstration ""Gardening Makes it Worthwhile."" By 1987, 4-H enrollment in Durham West was up to 333 members, 43 clubs and 56 leaders. The Durham West 4-H and Junior Farmers Judging Competition was held on July 21, 1987 at Wilson's Sales Barn in Uxbridge. The 54 competitors judged Hay, Dairy, Sheep, Potato, Beef, Wheat and a Safety I.D. Quiz. The Durham West 4-H Championship Show was held on September 18, 19 87 at the Beaverton Fairgrounds. Sixty-three 4-H members participated. Robert MacDonald was the judge. Also in 1987, an Open House Canada Exchange was held with 4-H members from Alberta. Durham West members travelled to Mountain View, Alberta, and members from that area visited here later in the month of August. Participating Delegates included Pat Shier, Wendy Warren, Amy Penny, Steven Taylor, Ken Lamb, Leanne Johnson, Debbie Fintelman, Susan Hill, Lynn Bailey and Kelly O'Connor. Keith and Peggy Kennedy chaperoned the trip. Leanne Johnson also served as Delegate to Provincial Leadership Camp that year. Delegates for the Regional 4-H Conference at Trent University in Peterborough were Yancy Crosier, Wendy Evans, Kathy Honey, Darryl Leigh, Heather Lowrie, Anne Millner, Karen Shier, Janet Stachow, Grant Vale, Darrell Wade and Trudy Wilson. Silver Dollar participants were Kelly O'Connor (2nd Showmanship), Reg Shier, David Beatty (2nd Type and 3rd in Showmanship) and Scott Wilson (1st in Quiz). The Contact Hays Classic was held on November 15, 1987. Delegates were Scott Wilson, Barclay Phoenix, Reg Shier, David Beatty, Dawna Wilson and Ian McFadden. Queen's Guineas - Rob Taylor. Membership in 1988 had risen to 355 in 39 clubs with 53 leaders. It was in 1989 that the first Durham West Domestic Science Judging Competition was held. Dorothy Shier was Chairperson of the event, which attracted over 70 participants. The Top Senior was Kathy Wetheral; Top Intermediate was Karen Shier; Top Junior was David Reynolds. Members of the Top Team were Sandra Ingram, Pat and Karen Shier. This competition is an ongoing success and remains unique to Durham West, with both Agriculture and Homemaking-type categories included. " "30 Illustration: 1989 Royal Winter Fair: (Right to left) Reg Shier, Graham Carnegie, Mike Wilson, Paul Beatty, Ian McFadden, Wendy Evans. Coach was David Beatty. In 1989 there were 266 members in 54 clubs with 68 leaders. 1989 Highlights: Domestic Science Judging Competition: Junior David Reynolds Intermediate Karen Shier Senior Kathy Wetheral High Point Winner Kathy Wetheral Top Team Sandra Ingram, Karen and Pat Shier 4-H and Junior Farmers Judging Competition: Novice Matt Phoenix Junior David Philip " "31 Intermediate Rob Raines Senior David Moore Top Team Rob Raines, Yancy Crosier, David Moore, Wendy Evans The Go For the Gold Team competed at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair: Ken Carson, Barclay Phoenix, Yancy Crosier, Steve Taylor. They were coached by Dr. Gerry Blackburn. The Robert Graham Memorial Judging Competition Team: Wendy Evans and Michael Wilson. National 4-H Junior Beef Heifer Show competitors: Chris Barrett, Michelle Barrett, Janet Clark, Meagan Haney, Kim Irvine, Bonnie Russell. Their coach was Cindy Bagshaw. Scotia Bank Contact Hays Classic competitors: Wendy Evans, Mike Wilson, Ian McFadden, Graham Carnegie, Paul Beatty and Reg Shier. Their coach was David Beatty. 4-H Provincial Leadership Camp attendees: Ken Carson and Leanne Drapak. C.N.E. Delegate Program (2-day): Karen Shier, Trudy Wilson and Anne Miliner. C.N.E. Judging Competition: Chris and Reg Shier, Kim Irvine, Yancy Crosier, Ed Wetheral, Kelly Hider, Barclay Phoenix, Darrell Wade, Chris Barrett, Rob Raines, Ken Carson, David Philip and Robert Ashton joined 150 other 4-H members. 1989 International Plowing Match: Barry DeGeer of Mount Albert, a member of the 4-H Plowing Club, competed. He was awarded the Tell Trade Show Services Trophy for the Reserve Champion in Class 2, Group 2, Junior Showmanship. 1989 Regional Conference attendees: Robert Ashton, Joy Carnochan, Nancy Kidd, Denise McMillan, Chris Shier, Edward Wetheral, Amy Wilson and Melissa Ferguson. Beef Silver Dollar Competition: Kim Irvine and Chris Barrett represented Durham West. Kim exhibited the Champion Beef Heifer and placed 2nd for Showmanship. Chris placed first in his division for Showmanship. They also received Honourable Mention for their Herdsman display. 1989 Dairy Silver Dollar Competition: Durham West was represented by Craig Wilson, Reg Shier, Ken Carson, David Moore and Chris Shier. David placed 2nd for his essay, Craig placed 6th in Showmanship and Ken placed 4th in the quiz. The County was awarded 5th for the Herdsman display. " " 32 4-H Championship Show at the Beaverton Fair: Champion Reserve Showman Barclay Phoenix Reserve Dairy Showman Bill Raines 1989 4-H Exchange to South Lake, Saskatchewan (Petro Canada Youth Exchange Program): Karen Shier, Wendy Evans, Leslie Carnochan, Kathy Honey, Barclay Phoenix, Yancy Crosier, Rob Raines, Leanne Drapak, Kelly Hider and Janet Stachow. Dorothy Shier was the group's escort. 1989 Press Reporter of the Year: Kevin Vale 1989 Club of the Year Farm Machinery 1989 24-project awards Wendy Evans Karen Shier Pat Shier Kathy Wetheral 1989 Leader certificates presented: Ted Smith 20 years John Leask 30 years Tim O'Connor 10 years " "33 1990 was a year of celebration for 4-H in Ontario, marking its 75th anniversary. On August 9, 1990, 4-H families from across the province celebrated by attending a Blue Jays game at Skydome. 1990 Highlights: Provincial Leadership Camp: Karen Shier, Anne Millner, Janet Stachow and Trudy Wilson. Inter-County Dairy Judging Competition in Guelph: Barclay Phoenix and Rob Raines represented Durham West. 1990 United Breeders Silver Dollar Competition in Erin: Paul Beatty, Ian McFadden, Karen Shier, Rob Raines and Barclay Phoenix. C.N.E. 4-H Conference Delegates: Joy Carnochan and Nancy Kidd. C.N.E. Judging Competition: Nancy Kidd, Karen Shier and Joy Carnochan. Future Talk attendee: Melanie Norton Domestic Science Judging Competition: Novice Taralyn Clark Junior Angela Smith Intermediate Kerrie Lamb Senior Kathy Wetheral High Point Winner Kathy Wetheral Top Team Kelly Hider Kerrie Lamb Michelle Kennedy Durham West 4-H and Junior Farmers Judging Competition: Novice Carl Phoenix Junior Laura Phoenix Senior Bill Raines Top Team Rob Raines Bill Raines Ian McFadden Derek Molenaar Carolann McFadden Championship Show at the Beaverton Fair: Champion Dairy Showman Rob Raines Reserve Dairy Showman Wendy Evans Grand Champion Calf Wendy Evans Reserve Champion Calf Darin Bacon " "34 Inter-County 4-H Central Ontario Championship Show at Lindsay: Grand Champion Dairy Calf Matt Phoenix Grand Champion Beef Heifer Bonnie Rusnell ScotiaBank Hays Classic at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair: Reserve Intermediate Showman Wendy Evans Commercial Class at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair: Grand Champion Beef Heifer Meagan Haney 1990 Press Reporter of the Year Amber Frost 1990 Club of the Year South Ontario Dairy 24-projects award Leanne Johnson 30-projects award Karen Shier Pat Shier Kathy Wetheral 1990 Canada Trust Top Member Dave Grandy 1991 Highlights: Janet Stachow designed the first Ontario Provincial 4-H pin. 4-H Exchange to Peace River, Alberta: Michelle Bedard, Joy Carnochan, Kristina Hoxford, Kerri Honey, Ian McFadden, Lee Honey, Rob Ashton, Philip McLeod, Chris Shier, Megan Ballard. Maria Schillings escorted the group to Alberta. Petro Canada Award winner of $1,000: Karen Shier Domestic Science Judging Competition: Novice Krista McFadden Junior Joanna Vestby Intermediate Sandra Ingram Senior Pat (Shier) Crawford Top Team Pat Crawford Sandra Ingram Melanie Fisher High Winner Pat Crawford 4-H and Junior Farmer Judging Competition: Novice Tanya Wilson Junior Mike Wilson Senior Wendy Evans Top Team Wendy Evans Dave Moore Mike Wilson Anna Evans " "35 Regional Conference attendees: Meagan Haney, Michael Helms, Kerrie Lamb and Sue Malinowski. Future Talk: Debbie Fintelman 1991 Canada Trust Top Member award: Ian McFadden Inter-County Dairy Competition team: Ian McFadden and Derek Molenaar. Derek placed perfect in four categories. They were coached by Colette McFadden. Silver Dollar competitors: Paul Beatty, Bill Raines, Karen Shier and David Moore. Paul placed 3rd in Showmanship; David placed 3rd in the Competition. Durham West Champion Show in Beaverton: Graham Carnegie received Champion Dairy Showman. Champion Show in Lindsay: Grand Champion Dairy Showman Kevin Vale Junior Yearling Heifer Troy Karkoulas Reserve Champion Calf Steven Kidd Top Junior Holstein Calf Michael Phoenix Top Intermediate Holstein Calf Graham Carnegie Champion Dairy Heifer Graham Carnegie Junior Yearling Holstein Mark Irwin 1992 Highlights (62 leaders and 276 members) Trip Selection Week-end attendees: Kristina Hoxford and Karen Shier Domestic Science Judging Competition: Novice Bethany Starr Junior Lisa Malcolm Intermediate Michael Helms Senior Angela Kennedy Top Team Karen Shier Sandra Ingram Carrie Wilkinson Top Club Winner Sandra Ingram High Point (Competition) Michael Helms Silver Dollar competitors: Laura and Barclay Phoenix, Ian and Carolann McFadden and Shannon Beddows. Inter-Club Dairy Judging team members: Shannon Beddows and David Moore Durham West 4-H and Junior Farmers Judging Competition: Novice John Werry " " 36 Junior Mike Smith Intermediate Carolann McFadden Senior Shannon Beddows Top Team Trudy Wilson, Troy Jackson, Scott Werry, Tracy Wilson 4-H Leadership Camp: Tracy Wilson Championship Show at Beaverton: Champion Showman Barclay Phoenix Champion Calf Graham Carnegie East Central Ontario 4-H Championship Show at Lindsay: Grand Champion Calf Graham Carnegie Royal Agricultural Winter Fair competitors: Laura and Barclay Phoenix, Graham Carnegie, Mark Irwin, Mike Smith and Derek Molenaar. Press Reporter of the Year 1991: Laura Yates 1992 Highlights: 1992 Club of the Year Domestic Science Judging Canada Trust Top Member Karen Shier Women's Institute Scholarship David Moore 24-projects awards Lorna Durward, Deborah Fintelman, Philip McLeod, David Moore In 1993, membership totalled 301, with 111 being new to 4-H. These members participated in 523 projects run by 56 leaders. 1993 Highlights: Domestic Science Judging Competition: Novice Kristen Feasby Junior Joanne Stephenson Intermediate Carolann McFadden Senior Karen Shier Champion Judge Carolann McFadden Top Team Karen Shier Sandra Ingram Carrie Wilkinson Josie Starr National 4-H Conference: Michael Helms was one of six Ontarians to attend. " "37 Durham West 4-H and Junior Farmers Judging Competition: Novice Dale Phillips Junior Michael Phoenix Intermediate Michael Wilson Senior Karen Shier Ontario County Milk Scholarship: Chris Shier 4-H Leadership Camp attendees: Mark Irwin (summer) and Rob Ashton (March). Members' Conference participants: Christine Weldon, Heather Ferguson, Terri Price, Lisa Malcolm, Melanie Fisher, Sharon Timbers, Julie Brooks, Carl Phoenix, Mike Smith and Ryan Duff. Peterborough Judging Day competitors: Nancy Metcalf (1st in Junior), Scott Werry (7th), Terri Price (8th). Championship Show at Beaverton: Champion Showman Barclay Phoenix Reserve Showman Troy Jackson Champion Calf Matt Phoenix Reserve Calf Graham Carnegie East Central Champion Show at Lindsay: Champion Dairy Showman Barclay Phoenix Reserve Dairy Showman Russell Fisher Champion Dairy Heifer Carl Phoenix Reserve Dairy Heifer Laura Phoenix Premier County Competition at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair: Durham West placed second. Members were Russell Fisher, Scott Werry and Barclay, Laura, Matt and Carl Phoenix. Barclay placed Reserve Champion Showman, and Scott Werry placed Top Junior Showman. Scott was also the Honourable Mention in the Grand Champion Showmanship class. Press Reporter of the Year: Laura Yates 1993 Club of the Year Port Perry Dairy 24-project award Tracy Wilson 20-year Leadership certificate Doug Wilson Top Member 1993 Katie Coates 1994 was a busy year for Durham West 4-H. As of April 1st, the Rural Organization Specialist is now called the Rural Community Advisor. In addition on April 1st, the name Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food became the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (O.M.A.F.R.A.). Another " " 38 change that occurred was the requirement of voluntary screening in order to become a 4-H leader. 1994 Durham West 4-H Association Executive: Past President Maria Schillings President Dave Grandy Vice-President Jackie Feasby Secretary Debbie Wilson Treasurer Maria Schillings Directors Robert Ashton Urs Kressibucher 4-h Member Directors Tracy Wilson Lorna Durwood Laura Phoenix Dave Grandy has accepted a nomination for Provincial Director for Region 10 to the Ontario 4-H Council. In 1994, there were 307 members and 43 leaders. 1994 Highlights: Trip Selection Week-end Robert Ashton Michael Helms Leadership Camp Karen Wilson 4-H Open House Exchange to Saskatchewan: Heather Vale Heather Ferguson Laura Yates Michael Smith Carl Phoenix Randy Donneral Claudine Menard Christine Weldon Carrie Howells Andrea Dessureault Escort Linda K. Dessureault June leadership Camp Michael Helms Sandra Ingram Domestic Science Inter-County Judging Competition: Seniors 1st Sandra Ingram 2nd Michael Helms 3rd Philip McLeod 4th Carolann McFadden Intermediates 1st Melanie Fisher 2nd Heather Ferguson 3rd Heather Vale 4th Brendon Beaton " "39 Junior 1st Kristen Feasby 2nd Scott Werry 3rd Amy Hoskin Novice 1st Christina Snoddon 2nd Mary Helms 3rd Charlene Creighton 4th David Werry and Melanie Wood Top Team Kristen Feasby Sarah Wood Sandra Ingram Top Member for Club Charlene Creighton High Point Winner Amy Clark from Northumberland Members Conference Anson Crosier Michael Phoenix Silver Dollar Team Laura Yates Mike Smith Matt Phoenix Rob Raines Mark Irwin Rob Ashton Inter-County Dairy Judging team: Barclay Phoenix Rob Raines Team 2 Ian McFadden Troy Jackson Coach Roger Hilby Go For the Gold Regional Team: Rob Ashton Carl Phoenix Laura Yates Michael Helms Alternates Shari Batty Mike Moore Chris Shier Coach Eldon Werry Barclay Phoenix was Top Individual for the Inter-County Dairy Judging Team and was also a member of the Ontario team at the 4-H National Dairy Cattle Judging Competition in Madison, Wisconsin, in which Rob Raines placed 11th. Press Reporter of the Year Laura Yates Outstanding 4-H Member Award Robert Ashton North & South District Women's Institute " "40 Ethel P. Chapman Scholarship ($200) Amy Wilson Provincial Awards"" 18 projects (Alarm Clock) Rob Ashton Michael Helms 24 projects (Limited Edition Print) Carolann McFadden 30 projects (Writing Portfolio) Monica Gilsinski Tracy Wilson 10 Year Leader's Certificate Earl Phoenix Durham West Championship Show Champion Showman Barclay Phoenix Reserve Showman Laura Phoenix Champion Holstein Heifer Calf Barclay Phoenix Reserve Champion Calf Laura Phoenix Judging Competition: Novice David Werry Junior Sarah Smith Intermediate Matt Phoenix Senior Sarah Liddle Royal Agricultural Winter Fair National Beef Heifer Show Samantha Diotte Semi-Final Junior Showmanship Samantha Diotte 2nd Red Angus Class Samantha Diotte Semi-Final Showmanship Eric Batty 3rd Simmental Class Eric Batty 4th Simmental Class Troy Karkoulas Semi-Final Showmanship Michael Thompson Other Members Jenny Bolton Melissa O'Donahue Jordan McKay ScotiaBank Hays Classic Grand Champion Showman Barclay Phoenix 9th Junior Yearling Barclay Phoenix 10th Senior Showmanship Rob Raines 10th Summer Yearling Rob Raines 18th Junior Showmanship John Werry 19th Intermediate Heifer John Werry 4th Senior Showmanship Laura Phoenix 7th Senior Heifer Carl Phoenix 8th Junior Yearling Kendra McCrae Junior Barrow Show participants: Jeff Crosier Anson Crosier Jason Crosier Reserve Champion Showman Jeff Crosier " "41 Russell Morrison had a great deal to do with starting Plowing Clubs in the area. Originally a member of the Boys' and Girls' Clubs, he showed grain at the Royal Winter Fair for years, winning many prizes. He led Grain and Plowing Clubs, working with Lynn Fair, who was Agricultural Representative from 1947 to 1970. Russell had many Junior Plowing Competitions at his farm. His experience as a Provincial Judge for Plowing enabled him to successfully coach many young people for Provincial events. In 1946, he was nominated for local Council and remained an elected or appointed official for 42 years. In 1973, he was elected to the Canadian Plowing Association and went on to the Board of Governors of the World Association. In 1984, Russell was presented with the Ontario Bicentennial Medal for Community Service. In addition to his interest in young people and community work, Russell was an entrepreneur early in life. At age 14, he created the Beaverton area's first Ferris Wheel and went on to create more. He and his wife, Kathleen, have three children: Helen, Bruce and Ralph. Helen went on to complete many 4-H projects. Russell passed away in October, 1994. The first Durham West Plowing Club was organized during 1987, at the time that Durham Region was bidding to host the International Plowing Match. Despite the fact that this bid was unsuccessful, the 4-H Plowing Club has increased in numbers since its beginning. In 1987, the Plowing Club leaders were Ivan DeGeer (former Canadian Plowing Champion from Mount Albert) and Leslie Smith of Sunderland. There were 9 members, all of whom completed the club and were successful in winning the Club of the Year Award. Top members were Barry DeGeer, Jim Allison and Ian McFadden. One of the club members, Tina Molenaar, represented the Durham Region Plowmen's Association in the ""Queen of the Furrow"" competition held at Meaford in Grey County in 1987. She was awarded the prize for the Best Plowed Land. It is interesting to note that Tina and another club member, Bill Raines, were married in 1992 and in January of 1994 welcomed their first child, Rebecca Marie. In 1988, membership increased to 14 with the same leaders. In 1989, there were 13 members with new leaders Paul Harder and Dave Beatty assisting Ivan DeGeer and Les Smith. 1990 was a challenging year for the 11 members, who expressed an interest in learning to plow with horses. In August, leaders and members went to Stouffville to the farm of Murray Grove, who made his fine team of Belgians and single plow available for all to try horse plowing. Club member Lorna Durward became Durham Region's ""Queen of the Furrow"" for 1990 - 1991. In 1991, membership increased to 16. Paul Harder and Leslie Smith continued as leaders, with Jim Ferguson and Barry Timbers " "42 assisting. In June, Mr. Herb Jarvis brought his Massey-Harris ""Pony"" tractor and single plow, and Murray Grove brought his horses to Teledale Farms in Sunderland, where each member again tried a hand at plowing with a single plow. Lorna Durward again represented Durham Region in the ""Queen of the Furrow"" competition at the International Plowing Match at Lampton County. 1992 continued with 12 members and the same four leaders. Lorna Durward was again a competitor in the Furrow Queen contest in Victoria County at the International Plowing Match. Former 4-H member Heather Timbers became Durham Region's new ""Queen of the Furrow."" Membership increased to 17 in 1993 with the same leaders. The Grove Team and herb Jarvis' ""Pony"" tractor came again to Teledale Farms to give each of the members a chance to plow a ""round."" Heather Timbers represented Durham Region at Bruce County International Plowing Match and succeeded in winning the ""Best Plowed Land"" award. Due to her busy schedule at University, she retired. Heather Vale, a first year Plowing Club member, represented Durham Region in 1994 at the International Plowing Match in Renfrew County. " "43 The awards and events and clubs of 4-H would be nothing without the people behind the organization: the members, parents, leaders and those associated with the Department of Agriculture. Many of these current and former 4-H participants shared insights and reminiscences for this book. Maria Schillings, Past President of the Durham West 4-H Association, sees both Judging Competitions and Go For the Gold Competitions as having bright futures in the organization. Jack Pearson remembers there being Judging Competitions all across Canada; he judged at the Royal and at Guelph. Pat Kingstone has led over 50 projects and is very proud of all the members she worked with, many of whom have gone on to work in professional capacities. As well, Marg Couperthwaite, who earned her 25-year Leader pin, is pleased with the achievements of those members with whom she worked. She was also a teacher and likes to think that she had a hand in helping those fine young people along the way. Edward Teefy points out that he received no formal education, except for the short courses offered at Guelph. The information received in the Agriculture Clubs and the invaluable leadership provided by the Agricultural Representatives is fondly remembered and appreciated by him. Lance Beath holds a great deal of respect and admiration for Fred Campbell, Agricultural Representative from 1941 to 1946. Lance was very interested in Showmanship and judging, and Fred taught him a great deal. Fred organized Judging Competitions, took members out of the county to compete and arranged for farm tours. Lance feels that the information he gained at a young age has been invaluable. To him, ""Fred was a real agricultural man."" In fact, all the members from 1947 remember Fred Campbell fondly. Fred Christie recalls Judging Competitions, many of which were at Guelph. He won the Swine Competition at one and remembers a trip to Chicago to compete there. Many outstanding people have been raised in Ontario County, now called Durham West. W.A. Dryden of Brooklin was the first President of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, started in 1922. He owned Suffolk Sheep Farm and was a Director of the Canadian Co-Operative Wool Growers' Association. If certain names seem to dominate the 4-H history book, it is because many families have been associated with the organization for decades, either as members or leaders, or both. The Holliday family has been very active in 4-H over the years. Ken Holliday was leader of the Oshawa Kiwanis Dairy Club, in which Jack, Heather and Robert were members. Heather's daughter, Kendra, is now involved, also. Another outstanding example of generational interest in 4-H is the Werry family. Ronald started as a member in 1948 and went " "44 on to become a leader. His family members are now leaders, and their families are members of the third generation (4 members). Robert Flett, a member in the 1930s, has been a leader for many years, and his two daughters were members who achieved several awards. Bob has shown cattle at the Royal for the past 49 years and plans to continue for many more. He is an internationally- known judge of livestock and considers the training he had in his youth to be important. Other family names are familiar in 4-H history: the Beath family is well-known for its top-prize beef cattle, and the Mountjoys and Christies have been active in the organization for generations. The late Maurice Jebson was a member of the Oshawa Dairy Club under the leadership of Bob Flett. Harold Jebson (Maurice's father) was also a leader of the club. Maurice went on to be an internationally-known showman and judge, as well as leading many Dairy and Judging clubs. His family members have been very involved in 4-H, completing several projects. Maurice's two daughters, Diane and Joan, are both former Ontario County Dairy Princesses. His son, Gary, achieved the Silver Dollar Grand Champion Showmanship Award and went on to become a 4-H leader. George McLaughlin of Beaverton was the first President of the Ontario Milk Marketing Board and has been very supportive of 4-H, along with his active family members. Another three-generation 4-H family in Ontario County is the Colville family. Morrison Colville led the Sunderland Grain Club starting in 1951, when his son, Alex, was a member. Alex's wife, Nancy Colville, led Homemaking Clubs for many years, and she was the first Chairperson of the Durham West Leaders' Association, which began in 1985. Nancy and Alex's children have also been involved with 4-H, with Cheryl receiving Provincial Honours and many other awards and opportunities. Cheryl has been a leader, too. The Keith Shier family has always been involved in 4-H. Dorothy's mother, Marion Jex, was a leader; her brother, Allan, was a member. Keith has been both a member and a leader, and his brothers, Wilfred and Dean, and sister, Grace, were members, too. Dorothy has exhibited exemplary involvement, with her selfless contributions as member, leader and Executive on the Board of Directors. Dorothy and Keith's four children have been enthusiastic members, with Pat and Karen each completing over 3 0 projects and Pat taking on the role as leader. All the Shiers have found their 4-h experiences to be rewarding and are proud to be associated with the organization. Les Smith was a member of the Dairy Club in 1925. In 1955 he won the Showmanship at the Royal. He has been generous with his time and knowledge in leading clubs, and his family of six carries on that tradition. Not only have they been members and leaders, but now Les's grandchildren are members, too. " "45 Illustration: Marilyn (Ross) Smith, Ruth Shaver, Janet Stachow and Jean (Samells) Bailey Ruth Shaver was Home Economist from 1948 to 1956 and says she felt a real sense of satisfaction working with young people. Jean Bailey's belief that Ruth Shaver was a guiding light to many is outlined in the following letter: ""Miss Ruth Shaver was the Home Economist for Ontario County during 11 of my 12 projects required for Provincial Honours. She presented me with both my County and Provincial Honours pins as well as with the Community Silverplate 'Exquisite' pattern teaspoons which each girl received upon completion of a unit. Ruth always attended at least one club meeting during each unit. I rode in Miss Shaver's car many times since she would take my partners and I to regional and provincial gatherings when we were representing Ontario County. Particularly I remember a radio interview I did on CBC Radio Farm Noon Report to which she drove me. Miss Shaver's hands certainly were pledged to larger service and for that on behalf of all former Ontario County club members, I thank her! Jean (Samells) Bailey"" Neil Raines, a 4-H member and leader and a well-known judge, has helped a great deal with 4-H over the years. His sons, Bill and Rob, were both enthusiastic members, and Rob showed the Champion Holstein Heifer at the Champion Show in Beaverton in 1986. " " 46 Illustration: Three generations of the Evans family: Back Row: Ross Evans, son Neil and his wife, Rose. Front Row : Barb Evans and grandchildren, Anna, Graig and Carl. Members of the Evans family in Epsom have taken a keen interest in 4-H, starting with Wilfrid Evans as leader of the Port Perry Dairy Calf Club, in which his son, Ross, was a member. Ross showed cattle and judged at the Royal, then went on to become a leader. His daughters were Dairy Princesses. His family of six belonged to various clubs and eventually became leaders, as well. Now Ross has five grandchildren in 4-H clubs, and the Evans family remains a very dedicated one. The Teefys have also been an enthusiastic 4-H family for years. The short courses at Guelph provided Mr. Teefy with his only formal education, but the information he gleaned through 4-H with Fred Campbell's leadership was most appreciated and worthwhile. The following letter from H. Ivan Bell, Agricultural Representative from 1971 to 1987, illustrates the atmosphere of enthusiasm and enterprise evident in 4-H in past years and at present: ""When I started in the Uxbridge Office in 1971 the 4-H program was well established in Ontario County. Capable volunteers from the community provided strong leadership in both the homemaking and agricultural club sectors. This strong leadership coupled with an enthusiastic membership resulted in a successful and rewarding program for all concerned. " " 47 One of the highlights of the club year was the 4-H Championship Show. This provided an opportunity to bring together 4-H members and their families from across the area to one central location and also an opportunity to compare exhibits and showmanship on a broader basis. This show was originally held at Uxbridge Fair but was moved to Beaverton in the early 1970's. Later in the season awards were presented, usually on a suitable occasion provided by each of the agricultural club sponsors. The practice of holding individual award nights for each club was eventually changed to one awards night for the entire area with sponsors and donors of awards being invited to attend and make their presentations. 4-H has done much to help shape the lives of a great many people and I know many will look back with pride and satisfaction on their involvement in the program. Best wishes in this anniversary year and in the future. H. Ivan Bell, Agricultural Representative 1971 - 1987"" HOME ECONOMISTS 1943 - 1944 Jean M. Scott 1945 - 1947 Beth Oliver 1947 - 1948 Marian Hart 1948 - 1956 Ruth I. Shaver 1956 - 1959 Wilda J. Gordon 1959 - 1962 Lois Smith 1962 - 1963 Sandra Schneller 1963 - 1965 Austra Janitis 1965 - 1967 Donna Stewart 1967 - 1972 Louise Gatenby 1972 - 1973 Ann E. Thompson 1973 - 1977 Bea McClonaghan 1977 - 1984 Beverly Brook RURAL ORGANIZATION SPECIALISTS 1985 - 1987 Ann Hankinson 1987 - 1989 Marlene Werry 1990 Sandra Campbell 1991 Sarah Boswell 1991 - present Barbara Weese 1994 name change to RURAL COMMUNITY ADVISOR " "48 1950s Members Beaverton Baby Beef: Ken Windatt, Stephen J. Stephen, Ted Westlake, Earl Windatt, Bob Ross. Jean Miller (Parry), Sunderland Garden & Beaverton Baby Beef, Margaret Dickson (Evans), Homemaking Clubs. Durham West 20 to 25 year Leaders: Corinne Croxall, Uxbridge Roberta Mitchell, Beaverton Ted Smith, Sunderland Doug Smith, Port Perry Durham West Leaders for 25 years or more: Margaret Couperthwaite, Uxbridge John Leask, Seagrave (31 years) Marilyn Smith, Sunderland " "49 Illustrations: - In 1928, when he was 19 years old, Walter Holliday of Columbus won the Ontario County 'Novice' Class Judging Competition at the C.N.E. Years later, his 19 year old son, Robert, won the same class. In the photo above, Mr. Holliday is shown with his granddaughter Shelley, daughter of Robert, who is now deceased. - Keith Shier, member Beaverton Baby Beef Club 1952-1960s; Marilynn Smith (Ross), member Beaverton Club 1947-1950s, went on to lead over 60 projects; Irene Francis, Gamebridge Leader 1961-1973; Barbara McCarthy, Gamebridge Leader, Forest Home - 1966-1980S; Ivan Bell, Agricultural Representative 1971-1987; Ruth Windatt, Gamebridge Club Leader; Jessie West (Shier), Gamebridge member. " "50 Back Row (Left to right): Everson Norton - member, Leader 1949 - 1954. Ted Gordon - member in 1940s, Leader; sons members and Leader, granddaughter member. Walter Beath - member in 1940s. Don Christie - member in 1940s. Norm Lyons - member 1946, went to 4-H Conference in Chicago in 1952. Edward Teefy - member 1940s and 1950s. Ralph Chambers - member 1940 - 1952, Dairy Clubs. Lance Beath - member 1936 - 1946, great success in Judging and Showmanship. Bill Snowden - member 1947 - 1950s, Beef Club. Front Row: Ross Evans - member 1945, Leader, 6 of his family became members and leaders, 5 grandchildren are members. Less Smith - member 1925, Leader 1950 - 1973, 6 of his family were members, 3 grandchildren members. Murry Rodd - member 1947. Marion Perigoe (Rodd) - member 1947 - 1950s, Dairy. Fred Christie - member 1933 Dairy - won Judging trip to Chicago. Bob Flett - member 1930s, Leader 1947, for many years helped Judging teams. Mac Christie - member 1940s, Beef Club - judged at Guelph, won and went to the Royal in 1937. " "51 Illustration: Kathleen and Russell Morrison The success of the 4-H Program in Durham West is very-evident in the success of the individuals who have graduated from the Program. Many of the past and present leaders of the various organizations in the rural communities of Durham West, as well as municipal politicians, began their leadership training in 4-H. As well as learning technical skills, 4-H has always placed a great deal of emphasis on developing leadership skills. The staff members at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs have been proud of our association with the 4-H Program. It was through the 4-H Program that we developed working relationships and often personal relationships with a large number of farm families in Durham West. It is with these ""4-H families"" that we share many warm memories and look forward to a continued association. Historically, 4-H has assisted the introduction of improved methods, technology and skills to farm families. Ontario County and Durham West have established a reputation for being leaders in many segments of the agricultural industry. Part of this success can be attributed to the success of the local 4-H Program, and the ability of its members and leaders to adapt to a continually changing industry. Joel G. Bagg, Agricultural Representative " " 52 I have really enjoyed researching, interviewing and talking to members about their 4-H experiences in Old Ontario County, now Durham West. Many people have a lot of warm, wonderful memories. I want to congratulate everyone in Durham West for their commitment to the 4-H Program and also to thank them for their support and encouragement. Dorothy Shier In this 80th Anniversary year of 4-H in Ontario it is a time to look back - to share the fun of 4-H, the tears of projects that just wouldn't turn out, to renew old acquaintances, and to honour all those adults that in one way or another helped us through those projects. For many of us the practical skills we learned in our youth are rarely in demand, but the strengths of 4-H - the decision making, the thinking on our feet (those dreaded reasons), the public speaking experiences, the insistence that we finish our projects by ourselves, are as relevant today as they were 80 years ago. Sometimes, I think, they are needed even more today. As members and sometimes as leaders we often got wrapped up in the subject matter of the project and forget that 4-H was, is and hopefully always will be about developing people to be the best that they can be and to do their best with the resources available. As we move towards the 21st century, may we all pledge... to think clearly and examine all sides of an issue before speaking or acting to support our fellow club members, our family and our neighbours even if we don't always agree with their decisions to use our talents to help others, to strengthen and build our communities to act in ways that preserve our health that we might be the best that we can be and make our corner of the world the best that it can be. Barbara Weese, Rural Community Advisor "