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Page 6 Friday, March 10, 1978 CASTOR REVIEW Fun, Feed and Crafts to fill show For the first time this year, women's groups have become involved in the Russell County Feed and Seed Show and, as a result, the event is taking on a spring festival air. The show, to be held March 17 and 18 at Embrun Community Centre, will be more than a display of farm crops; it'll be an old-time country social complete with craft and baked good exhibits amateur night, fashion show, and dance. It was decided this year to expand the event to two days and add the home section on a trial basis, said Roger Pommainville, associate Russell County agri- culture representative. Combined crafts and _ feed shows aren't unique, Mr. Pom- mainville said; in fact, one is held in neighboring Prescott County and the trend is growing. Because of the size of the show this time, it was moved from Limoges where it has been held for the past several years to. Embrun. The new arrangement will allow more opportunity for public participation, said Mr. Pommainville, who expects a- bout 1,000 people to attend the show. The ag. rep is hoping for as many as 200 exhibits with about 125 in the farm category and the remainder cooking and crafts. Participation in the home section will come from several branches of the Women's Institute and l'Union Culturelle des Franco- Ontariennes throughout the county. As in the past, the farm section will be sponsored by the Russell County Soil and Crop Improve- ment Association. Winners in the agricultural classes will be eligible to exhibit during the Ottawa Valley Farm _ Show, March 21 to 24. Registration for the Hay, Feed, and Handicraft Show is Thurs., March 16, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Cooking and craft exhibits will be judged in the afternoon. Judging of hay, grain, and sileage exhibits will take place Friday morning, March 17. Open house begins at noon with two discussion periods scheduled for 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The first talk will review Ontario programs to stabilize The Russell County Federation of Agriculture held its annual executive elections this past month at Limoges. Pictures above are left to right: secretary, president, Rejean Leclerc; 78 Executive elected were Legault, Denise Clarence. Arcand and vice-president, Peter Romme. Also Cambridge; Laurier Bruyere, Russell; and Pierre Saumure, Claude Russell; township co-ordinators Don Campbell, Russell delegates attend convention The 78th Annual Convention of the Ontario Association of Agric- ultural Societies was held in Toronto on February 15th and 16th. Five delegates attended from Russell: George Young, secretary of the Russell Agric. Society Naomi Eadie, Joyce MacGregor, Iva James and Mona Saunders. The two days of meetings and activities gave the delegates new ideas for the Russell Fair, an insight into the problems and successes of other fairs, and an opportunity to have discussions with other 'Fair Folk'. Three exhibits from the Russell Fair were shown in Toronto; Japanese Embroidery, Quilling and a display entitled "Maple and Its Products." These exhibits were well received and attracted considerable interest from other delegates. Don't forget to circle the following dates on your calendar, August 4, 5, 6 and 7 for the Russell Fair. farm income; the second lecture will concern practical research carried out at the Experimental Farm in Ottawa. ; At 8:00 p.m. Friday the fun really begins with performances by amateur musicians and danc- ers as well as local ladies modelling their original creat- ions. Men are also welcome to take part in the fashion display. Mr. Pommainville pointed out that March 17 is St. Patrick's Day and invited all good Irishmen to turn out at the community centre to celebrate the occasion. Saturday, March 18, will in- clude open house in the afternoon and demonstrations of dry flower arranging and copper enameling. Prizes will be awarded winning exhibits during a dance beginn- int at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $2 each; there'll be live entertain- ment and lunch. Those wanting to take part in the amateur show must leave their name at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food office (443- 3391) before 5 p.m., Monday, March 13. 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