Harvest time 2017

SALT SPRING ISLAND

HARVEST TIME

TROPHY WINNERS, PRIZE RECIPES, & PHOTOS FROM THE

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SALT SPRING ISLAND FALL FAIR SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Notice to all Fall Fairgoers

In the interest of encouraging environmental responsibility, the board has passed a policy that in 2018, water bottle sales will not be allowed on the property at our Fall Fair.

A UV filtered potable water supply has been installed at the main building near the Volunteer Tent. Signage encourages the fairgoers, vendors and volunteers to develop the habit of refilling their own bottles.

This policy is a result of the damage done to equipment when the plastic bottles are left in the grass and elsewhere.

Fall Fair 2017: through Jen’s lens

fall fair photos

by Jen maclellan

On the cover of Harvest Time:

Clockwise from top left: Lilly Rode walking Cody; ribbons; Bree Herbert and rabbit; gossiping cows; bountiful produce by the Schmah family in the exhibition hall; a curious goose.

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Ruckle Farm manager Mike Lane opens the gate for his sheep after a successful herding demo with the farm’s famous border collie Bernardo.

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From left: Decorated cake entries meet the 2017 “Party with the Animals” theme; a hand-on demonstration in ceramics; fun and games at the one of the GISS fundraiser booths.

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Prize Winning

Recipes FALL FAIR

2017

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APRICOT JAM WITH VANILLA BEAN

By Michele Dunkerley — Jam with no Pectin, First Place Ribbon

INGREDIENTS 4 pounds pitted and halved apricots, with 6 pits reserved 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds white cane sugar (use as little as possible) 2 ounces of freshly squeezed lemon juice, strained 1 split vanilla bean Day 1: Combine the apricots with the sugar and 1 1/2 ounces lemon juice in a plastic storage container and store well. Cover tightly and let macerate overnight in the refrigerator.

Day 2: Place the apricot pits between old cloths and tap them until they crack, using a hard surface. Remove the kernels and chop closely, then place in a fine-mesh stainless steel tea infuser with a latch. Set aside.

Remove the apricots from the refrigerator and put 2/3 in a wide-mouth jam kettle.

Put the remaining 1/3 through a food mill and then add to the pan, including leftover solids. Add the tea infuser with kernels and split vanilla bean.

Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently. After a few minutes remove from heat, skim the foam and discard. Taste and add more lemon juice if you like. Return to a boil and decrease heat slightly. Continue cooking, making sure the bottom doesn’t stick, for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring frequently for last 15 to 20 minutes to avoid scorching.

Test when jam seems ready and cook for a few minutes longer if runny. If ready, turn off heat, remove tea ball and vanilla bean. (Scrape bean into jam if you prefer.)

Process in jars according to manufacturer’s instructions.

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Recipes FALL FAIR

2017

ZUCCHINI FRUIT CAKE

By Valerie Hughes – Best Specialty Cake, Ganges Village Market Trophy

INGREDIENTS 3 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 2 cups brown sugar 1 tbsp. vanilla 2 cups shredded zucchini 3 cups flour 1 tbsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. baking powder 1 ½ tsp. allspice 1 tsp. nutmeg ½ tsp. cloves 2 cups chopped walnuts 2 cups raisins or dried cranberries 1 cup currants 2 cups candied peel 1/2 cup brandy or rum

GLAZE ½ cup brandy ¼ cup sugar

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Beat eggs and add oil, brown sugar, vanilla and ½ cup brandy.

Add shredded zucchini. Combine dry ingredients and add to wet mixture. Stir until combined. Bake at 325° F for 1 hour 35 minutes in a greased bundt pan or two loaf tins. When cool pour over ½ cup brandy and ¼ sugar.

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Helena Cuddy, junior trophy winner for champion ewe, calms her animal in the judging pen; hungry goats go for a snack in the livestock barn.

ANTIPASTO

By Ann King — Relish, First Place Ribbon

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Recipes FALL FAIR

2017

INGREDIENTS 2 cups vinegar 1 cup oil 4 litres Heinz ketchup 2 pounds onion 2 pounds cauliflower 4 tins green beans

4 tins mushrooms 2 16 oz jars stuffed green olives 2-3 tins pitted black olives 1-litre jar of dill pickle 2 pounds green peppers 2 pounds red peppers

Boil the vinegar, oil, ketchup and chopped onion for 20 minutes. Boiling each ingredient for 10 minutes before adding the next, add chopped cauliflower, green beans and mushrooms. Add olives and pickles and boil 10 minutes. Add chopped peppers Sponsored by: and boil 10 minutes. Process in four dozen 1-cup jars for 20 minutes.

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BANANA BREAD

By Betty Burridge — High Aggregate in Baking, Shopland Trophy

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Recipes FALL FAIR

2017

INGREDIENTS 2 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup crushed bananas (about 3) 1/3 cup buttermilk

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1 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 tsp. vanilla 1 3/4 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt

Beat eggs and sugar in large bowl until thick and light, then mix in bananas, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Whisk together dry ingredients and add to mixture. Pour into 8 x 4 pan, well greased and floured. Bake in 325° F oven for about one hour. Cool on wire rack.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 HARVEST TIME • 15

Mike Lane and Isabella take a shade break; a fine specimen ewe at the livestock barn.

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Recipes FALL FAIR

2017

FALL FAIR APPLE PIE

By Steve Lynch - First Place Ribbon

PASTRY 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 cup cold butter, diced small 1/3 to 1/2 cup ice water 1 tsp. cider or white vinegar Combine all ingredients and work as little as possible to form 2 flattened balls of dough. Refrigerate, wrapped in plastic for at least an hour, or overnight. Roll out on floured surface.

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FILLING 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 8 Granny Smith type apples - peeled, cored and evenly sliced

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Preheat oven to 425° F (220C). Place the bottom crust in a 9-inch pan. Fill with apples, mounded slightly. Cover with a lattice work crust - *do not skip this step.

Melt the butter in a saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in flour to form a paste.

Add water, white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer for about 5 minutes or so.

Gently pour or spoon the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. Pour or spoon slowly so that it does not run off. When the pan is empty, get a pastry brush and add about a teaspoon of water to the pan and use the last bits to paint on the edges of the pie.

Put it on a flat pan to help keep your oven clean. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350° F (175° C). Continue baking for about 40 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.

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2017 FALL FAIR TROPHY WINNERS FLOWERS

• B ank of Montreal Grand Aggregate Horticulture — Ruckle Farm.

• T. W. Mouat Trophy, High Aggregate — Steve Lynch.

• Mrs. W. M. Carter Trophy, Best Dahlia Bloom — Steve Lynch.

• Soul Food Garden’s Trophy, LongestLasting Dahlia — Steve & Trudy Lynch.

• Ray Lauzier Trophy, Best Novice Entry — Marie Beaudoin.

• Leslie Wells Trophy, High Aggregate — Connie Cudrak.

• Seabreeze Inne Trophy, Best Gladiolus Bloom — Connie Cudrak.

• D orothy James Trophy, Best Bowl of Roses — N/A. • Mrs. W.M. Carter Trophy, Best Collection of Annuals/Biennials — N/A. • M rs. W. M. Car ter Trophy, Best Collection of Perennials — N/A. • Cedar Beach Resort, Best Entry — Ted Baker.

• Charles Buckley Memorial, Best Entry — Ted Baker.

• G anges Village Market Trophy, Best Entry in Greenery — Ted Baker.

• Joan Buckley Memorial Trophy, Longest Lasting Rose — Steve Lynch.

• The Plant Farm Trophy, Best Entry in Ornamental Grasses — Connie Cudrak.

• SSI Garden Club Trophy, Best Exhibit in Floral Art — Trudy Lynch.

• D o r o t h y E d w a rd s Tr o p h y, B e s t Miniature Design — Trudy Lynch.

• Home Design Centre Trophy, Best Bonsai — N/A.

FRUIT

• SSI Garden Club Trophy, Best Plate of Apples — Kelly Johnson.

• Bank of Commerce Rose Bowl, Best Exhibit in Fruit — Margot Challier.

• Mrs. M. E. Davis Trophy, High Aggregate in Fruit — Bright Farm.

• T hrifty Foods, Best Berries — Bob Richmond.

• Don & Arlene Dashwood Trophy, Best Grapes — Linda Gilkeson.

• G anges Village Market Trophy, Best Pears — Margot Challier.

• A pple Luscious Organic Orchard, Sweetest Apple — Bright Farm.

• Natureworks, People’s Choice, Best Tasting Apple — Harry Burton.

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VEGETABLES

• Daily Colonist Trophy, High Aggregate — Ruckle Farm.

• Thrifty Foods Trophy, Best Beans — Moe Wendt.

• Alderson-Wallbank Trophy, Best Corn — Ruckle Farm.

• Thrifty Foods Trophy, Best Cucumbers — N/A. • Jesse Bond Memorial Trophy, Best Potato — Stowel Lake Farm.

• Leslie Mollet Memorial Trophy, Best Squash — Kelly Johnson.

• P. G. James Trophy, Best Tomatoes — Maureen Reynolds.

• SSI Farmers Institute Trophy, Best Collection of Vegetables — Stowel Lake Farm.

• Green Valley Fertilizer Co. Trophy, Best Vegetable Entry — Rick Laing.

• John Wilcox Memorial Trophy, Best Garlic — Jim Erickson.

JUNIOR HORTICULTURE

• SSI Garden Club Perpetual Challenge Trophy, High Aggregate in Junior Section — William Rithaler.

• Slegg Lumber, High Aggregate in Junior Section (Ages 9 & under) — Patrick Antonik.

• Slegg Lumber Trophy, High Aggregate in Junior Section (Ages 10-13) — Emmerson Hayden.

• D r a g o m i r Fa m i l y Tr o p h y, Hi g h Aggregate (Ages 14-17) — William Rithaler.

• Flowers & Wine Trophy, Best Floral in Junior Classes — Ava Antonik.

• Howard Byron Memorial Trophy, Best Vegetable in Junior Classes — William Rithaler.

• Sunnyside Nursery Perpetual Challenge Trophy, Best Vegetable Collection — William Rithaler.

FAMILY HORTICULTURE

• Bunny Jordan Trophy, Best Family Garden Exhibit — Ruckle Farm.

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FIELD CROPS

• Green Valley Fertilizer Company - High Aggregate in Field Crops — Ruckle Farm.

• Cyril Beech Memorial, Best Box of Potatoes — N/A. • Garden Faire Perpetual Trophy, Largest Pumpkin/Squash — N/A.

BEES

• SSI Farmers Institute Perpetual Trophy, High Aggregate — Kelly Johnson.

EGGS

• W hite Wings Poultry Farm Perpetual Trophy, High Aggregate — N/A

A prize-winning duck egg gets star treatment in the exhibition hall; Canada 150 commemorative quilt project.

JUNIOR BAKING

• South SSI Women’s Institute Perpetual Trophy, Best Lunch in a Pail — N/A. • The General Store Perpetual Trophy, Best Bread Entry in Junior — Steven Nordine.

• Fa n t a s y C a k e s Pe r p e t u a l , B e s t Decorated Cake — India Hayden.

• Embe Bakery, Best Decorated Cake (Ages 14-17) — N/A.

JUNIOR BAKING cont

• GISS Student Council Perpetual Trophy, High Aggregate Junior Baking (Up to Age 13) —Renee Hayden.

• South SSI Women’s Institute, High A g g re g a t e Ju n i o r B a k i n g — E l Thompson.

• Thrifty Foods, Best Overall Baking Entry — Noel Nielsen.

Magic beans or mini watermelons? This “mouse melon” entry is actually micro cucumbers grown by Adam Lynes-Ford.

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NEEDLEWORK This year’s trophy winning ears, grown by Ruckle Farm.

ADULT BAKING

• S hopland Perpetual Trophy, High Aggregate in Adult Classes — Betty Burridge.

• Thrifty Foods Trophy, Best Bread — Brian Keir.

• B arb’s Buns Perpetual Trophy, Best Shaped-Specialty Bread — Harry Bradford.

• R a m - B e a u Tr o p h y, 2 n d P l a c e Breadmaker for Men — Neal Beaumont.

• Embe Bakery Perpetual Trophy, Best Quick Bread — Brian Keir.

• Sanchia Seward Perpetual Trophy, Best Overall Pastry — Garth Hendren.

• Harbour House Perpetual Trophy, Best Dessert — Melissa Weigel.

• Ganges Village Market Perpetual Award, Best Specialty Cake — Val Hughes.

• M argaret Howell Perpetual Trophy, Best Decorated Cake Adult — Aurelia Louvet.

• Heritage Boutique Perpetual Trophy, Small Sweets — Erin Williams.

• Bright Farm Perpetual Trophy, High Aggregate in Light-hearted Baking — Betty Burridge.

• M rs. J. Broughton Perpetual, Best Scotch Eggs — Daniel Snowsill.

• Laughing Daughters, Best Gluten-Free Overall — Rachel Bevington

PRESERVING

• Pickell Family Youth Trophy, Best Youth Entry — Elisa Korner.

• B ank of Montreal Trophy, High Aggregate in Preserving — Tammy Large.

• B ill Squelch Perpetual Trophy, Best Bottled Salmon — Robert Reinhardt.

• Mouat’s Housewares, Best Jam/Jelly Award — Jennifer Healey.

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WINEMAKING

• F lowers & Wine Shoppe Perpetual Trophy, High Aggregate in Winemaking — Burt Nabbe.

• Wine Arts Perpetual Trophy, Best Overall Wine — Burt Nabbe.

• Ron Brunette Memorial Trophy, Best Wine Made from SSI Fruit or Berries — Keith MacHattie.

• G ulf Islands Brewery Trophy, Best Overall Beer — Frank Gerryts.

HOBBY ARTS

• Oceanside Pools & Spas Trophy, Best Lego Project — Corbin Roome.

• O ff the Waterfront Gallery Trophy, Best Overall Entry in Show — Quentin Harris.

• W indermere SS Realty Trophy, Best Entry (Ages 2-9) — Monty Ogis.

• Salt Spring Fall Fair Trophy, Best Entry (Ages 10-13) — Zoe Clarke.

• Sea Horse Hobbies Trophy, Best Entry (Ages 10-13) — Ona Nelson.

• The Tsunami, Best Entry (Ages 14-17) — Lael Tyrrell Rathje.

• Arbutus Clinic Trophy, Best Adult Entry — Dulcy Wilson.

• Joyce Taylor Perpetual Trophy, Best Miniature — Rodney Polden.

• SS Potters Guild Trophy, Best Overall in Pottery — Lulu Lee. • Windsor Plywood Trophy, Best Entry in Woodworking — Harry Nielsen.

• Newman’s Great Outdoors Trophy, Best Entry Fishing Flies — George Akerman.

• Brinkworthy Trophy, Best Senior Entry — Greenwoods.

• Glengarry Farm Perpetual Trophy, Best Use of Recycled Materials, Adult — Raquel Martinez-Sanchez.

• JoAnne & Ron Moger Perpetual Trophy, Best Use of Recycled Materials by a Junior — Calli Rae.

• S eams Right Sewing School, High Aggregate Points in Junior Needlework (Ages 9 & under) — Renee Hayden.

• Ganges Pharmacy, High Aggregate Jr. Needlework (Ages 10-17) — Tie: Zoe Sanchez-Wickland, Lily McCluskey, India Hayden.

• D onna Regen Trophy, Best Entry in Junior Needlework (Ages 10-13) — Zoe Sanchez-Wickland.

• South SSI Women’s Institute Trophy, Best Entry in Junior Needlework (Ages 14-17) — N/A. • K ay Catlin Perpetual Trophy, High A g g re g a t e i n Ne e d l e w o rk — Pa t MacConnell.

• Gerry’s Fashions Perpetual Trophy, High Aggregate in Sewing — Pat MacConnell.

• Terra Tepper, High Aggregate in Knitting & Crocheting — Usha Rautenbach.

• Stitches Quilt Shop, Originality in an Art Quilt — N/A. • Sooz Sewing Company Trophy, Best Embroidery in Show — Pat MacConnell.

• Kay Avison Perpetual Trophy, Best Fair Isle Knitting — Jim Erickson.

• Rainbow Craft Perpetual, Best Entry, Seniors — Marilyn McDowell.

• Salt Spring Nine Patches Trophy, Best Quilt — Gwen Denluck.

• S a w ye r Se w i n g Ce n t re, Hi g h e s t Aggregate in Quilting — Patti Thomas.

SPINNING, WEAVING AND FIBRE ARTS

• SSI Spinners & Weavers Guild Trophy, High Aggregate for Spinning — Karen Clark.

• SSI Spinners & Weavers Guild Trophy, High Aggregate for Weaving — Valerie Short.

• S SI Spinners & Weavers Guild, High Aggregate Points for Junior — Elisa Korner.

• Gerry Layard Memorial People’s Choice Award — Karen Clark.

BASKETRY

• SSI Basketry Guild Trophy, Best Basketry Entry in Show — Rae Hunter.

• Pacific Basketry Prize, People’s Choice Award — Ayden Catry-Bauer.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

• Facca Construction Perpetual Trophy, Best Junior Entry — Sofiya Wilkinson.

• Gulf Clinic Perpetual Trophy, Best Adult Entry — Philipp Klein.

• Salt Spring Photo Perpetual Trophy, High Aggregate — Casi Little.

• L eo Martinez Memorial Perpetual Trophy, Best Sunrise or Sunset — Emily McCallum.

• Apple Photo Trophy, Best Colour Photo — Philipp Klein.

• Gulf Islands Driftwood Trophy, Best Black & White Photo — Sofiya Wilkinson.

• Apple Photo Award, Best Colour Photo Youth — Casi Little.

• P harmasave Prize, Best Community Photo — Galveston Gill.

YOUTH PROJECTS

• Chateau Minvielle Farm, Largest Maple Leaf — Abigail Guedes.

GOATS

• Lassie Dodds Trophy, Best Entry in Show — Amber Tuttle.

• Dana Farms Soap Factory Ltd. Trophy, High Aggregate — Amber Tuttle.

• Gulf Islands Veterinary Clinic Perpetual Trophy, Best Junior Entry — Amber Tuttle.

SHEEP

• Willowcrest Farm Trophy, Champion Ewe, Junior — Helena Cuddy.

• Willowcrest Farm Trophy, Champion Lamb, Junior — Quinn Masselink.

• Ted Akerman Perpetual Trophy, Best Junior Entry — Everest Masselink.

• B ank of Commerce Trophy, Grand Champion in Show — N/A. • Raven Ridge Farm Perpetual Trophy, Best Registered Sheep Born on Salt Spring — Jean Barakett.

• Evans Perpetual Trophy, Best Pen of Market Lambs — Ruckle Farm.

• Fernwood Farm Perpetual Challenge Trophy, High Aggregate — Ruckle Farm.

• The Loom Room Perpetual Trophy, Best Fleece — Margaret Thomson.

• Andy’s Meat Market Perpetual Trophy, Best Commercial Entry — Ruckle Farm.

Beth Feller demonstrates the pottery wheel in the ceramics area.

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when you are buying or selling real estate:

Buying or selling a home is one of the most important decisions you’ll make If you’re a home buyer, I will help you find exactly what you’re looking for, take advantage of market conditions, evaluate available listings and neighbourhoods that suit your needs. I can work with you to help get pre-approved for a mortgage and budget for all the costs involved with buying a home.

Paul Zolob REALTOR ®

If you’re a home seller, it is important to select the right real estate agent. Sometimes renovating to increase your property value and sell faster may be important. You must have good pricing strategies, prepare your home for presentation to potential buyers, and make sure you have a solid marketing plan.

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• Hazenboom Construction Perpetual Trophy, Best Wool Breed — Three Gables Farm.

• Gulf Island Trading Meats Perpetual Trophy, Best Registered Entry — Hope Bay Farm.

• Lotus Ruckle Trophy, Best 3 Replacement Ewe Lambs — Ruckle Farm.

SWINE

• Hedgehog Farm Perpetual Trophy, High Aggregate — N/A.

RABBITS

•Spencer Excavating Perpetual Trophy, Outstanding Entry, Pure Breed — N/A. • Island Savings Credit Union Trophy, High Aggregate Points, Mixed Breed — Monty Ogis.

• “In Memory of Buster” Trophy, Best Conditioned Pet Rabbit, Junior Class — Saraphina Ogis.

• Amblewood Organic Farm Trophy, Best Conditioned Pet Rabbit, Senior Class — Saraphina Ogis.

POULTRY

• G ulf Islands Driftwood Perpetual Trophy, Best Junior Entry — Emmett Youmans.

• Valcourt Business Centre Perpetual Trophy, High Aggregate Points in Poultry — Dorothy Copeland.

• D ogwood Poultry Farm Trophy, Best Entry in Chickens — Liam Sinclair.

• Guilbault Electric Trophy, Best Entry in Turkeys — Margaret Thomson.

• Gulf Islands Insurance Trophy, Best Entry in Ducks — Falcon Farm.

• Harbour Hair Design Trophy, Best Entry in Geese — Falcon Farm.

• L ee McColl Perpetual Trophy, Youth Division — Emmett Youmans.

CAVIES

• Amblewood Organic Farm Trophy, Best Sow in Show — Caitlin McDermott.

• A mblewood Organic Farm Trophy, Best Boar in Show — Kara Yaremcio.

HORSE SHOW

• Harkema Challenge Trophy, Best Jr. Showmanship — Saraphina Ogis.

• Gladys Pringle Memorial Trophy, Best Brood Mare —Saraphina Ogis.

• S SI Riding Club Trophy, High Point Senior — Kim McIntyre.

• B lundell Trophy, Best in Show — Christine Steffich.

• L ancer Contracting Trophy, Most Spor tsmanship Horseperson — Jacqueline Sutton.

• S SI Riding Club Trophy, High Point Junior — Karmen O’Donnell.

• SSI Trail Rides Trophy, High Point Pony — Saraphina Ogis.

• Foxglove Farm & Garden Trophy, Western Pleasure Open — Karmen O’Donnell.

PET SHOW

• B est Overall Dog Trophy — Jack/ Caitlyn.

• Bow Wow & Co. Trophy for Favourite Pet —Daisy/Zia. • Rainbow Trading Trophy, Best Dressed Pet — Penny/Sabrina.

• In Memory of Tiko, Pet with Greatest Hair — Cody/Tiahna • Best Non Dog or Cat — Daisy/Zia.

GARDEN TRACTOR PULL

• Gulf Islands Driftwood, Best Garden Tractor Pull — N/A. • Gulf Islands Driftwood Trophy, Best Youth Presentation — Carly Stunder.

MECHANICAL RESTORATIONS

• G anges Village Market Trophy for Excellence in Mechanical Restoration, Junior — Brendan Fraser.

• L loyd Kinney Memorial Trophy for Excellence in Mechanical Restoration, Adult — Larry Fraser.

• S p r i n g T h i c k e t Fa r m Tr o p h y, Mechanical Restorations, People’s Choice — Peter Lloyd-Jones.

BEST DECORATED ISLAND BUSINESS

• Farmers’ Institute Fall Fair Perpetual Trophy —Tie: Island Savings, Love My Kitchen.

SCARECROWS

• Windsor Plywood Trophy, Best Family Scarecrow — Ford Family.

• Junior Perpetual Trophy (Up to Age 13) — 4H Cloverbuds.

• Senior Perpetual Trophy (Ages 14 & over) — Myna Lee Johnstone.

• S tonegate Wood Floors, Best Teen Scarecrow — SIMS grade 6 &7.

ROOSTER CALLING

• Farmers’ Institute Award for Best Adult Caller — Dulcy Wilson.

ZUCCHINI 500 DRAG RACES

• CIBC Trophy — Dylan Hroch.

• Salt Spring Garbage Services Trophy — Jameson Hengstler.

• M ike’s Repairs, People’s Choice — Isla Marucca-Alarie.

Congratulations Competitors - For Continuing the Tradition Malcolm T. Bond, D.V.M. M. Harold Bond, D.V.M. 300 LePage Road • Phone and Fax 250-537-9464

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Be Water Savvy Use Only What You Need

Water is one of Salt Spring Island’s most precious resources. Please join islanders as we work together to ensure that this summer, and every summer, we use this limited resource wisely, and that we respect and protect our island watersheds.

Try these handy water saving tips: Run only full loads in dishwashers and washing machines.

Shut off the tap while brushing teeth, shaving, or washing up hands or dishes.

Use low-flush toilets. Flush less often.

Keep showers short. Use low-flow shower heads. If bathing, try a 1/4 tub only.

Use a bucket to capture and reuse shower, bath and dishwater in your garden.

Inform guests from the mainland about our islands’ limited water supply, and ask them to be please be aware of keeping consumption down.

Together EVERY water saver makes a difference.

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