Norwood’s new champion steer weighs 1,615 pounds
Steer Show and Sale is a big part of each year’s fair
One of the most anticipated events at the Norwood Fair is the annual Steer Show and Sale. Local farmers select the best of their herds and for months before the fair devote extra time and energy to produce the best possible steer to enter in the annual competition.
The grand champion receives the Peterborough County Cattlemen’s Association Trophy and perhaps more importantly the well-earned bragging rights and usually top dollar for their animal at the auction that follows the judging.
Interestingly, the friendly competition between farmers to see who raises the best steer is not the only competition at the show as there is usually a friendly rivalry between buyers to see who gets to say they purchased the grand champion steer at the Norwood Fair.
This year’s grand champion steer was raised by Doug Leahy; his fine animal weighed an impressive 1,615 lbs. It was purchased by Hilts Butcher Shop for $3.35 a pound.
The reserve grand champion steer was raised by Chris McFarlane, weighing 1,610 lbs. It was purchased by Campbellford Farm Supply for $3.35 a pound as well. The third-place steer was raised by Wayne Telford, weighing 1,591 lbs. and was purchased by Hamilton Township Mutual Insurance for $3.10 a pound.
HTMI continued their own tradition and donated the animal to the local food banks. Hilts Butcher shop also donated their services to prepare the steer. A big thank you is extended to both companies!
Other steer exhibitors were Sheldon Walsh, Larry Leahy, John Lunn, Darrell Drain and Murray Lobb, while the other buyers included Otonabee Meat Packers (with two purchases), Kroes Coquettes (also with two purchases) and Wilburn Archer.
The fair celebrated its 150th Anniversary this year. It was also the 40th year for the annual Steer Show and Sale, as the first one was held at the fair in 1978. The Norwood Fair thanks all those exhibitors and buyers for their continued support.
Lions' fall brunch
The Norwood Lions Club is hosting a Fall Brunch at the Norwood Town Hall, 2357 County Rd. 45 this Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The menu will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, pea meal bacon, home fries, fruit, coffee, tea and juice. Cost is $9 for adults, $6 for children under 12 and those 6 and under eat for free. All monies raised will support the Lion Club's ongoing mandate of community betterment projects.
Curling Club
The Norwood Curling Club will kick off its 2018/19 season with an open house at the Alma Street Rink on Oct.27 and 28 from noon to 4 p.m. The event is free of charge and everyone is welcome to drop in to throw some rocks and find out what the sport of curling is like. Instructors will be available for new comers and you need only bring a pair of clean soft soled running shoes as all other equipment will be provided.
The club will also be operating the Learn to Curl Program again this year. This program provides comprehensive ‘on ice’ instruction as well as an explanation of rules of play, etiquette and scoring. The program will run from 1 to 3 p.m. on each Sunday in November starting on Nov. 4. Cost is $40 per person. Regular Sunday afternoon league play will begin in December.