Arthur Agricultural Society had successful showing at OAAS

Successful showing - The Arthur Agricultural Society had a successful showing at the OAAS (Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies) convention on Feb. 13 to 15 in Toronto. The annual conference draws hundreds of people and is a place to network, educate and a resource for information. It is also an opportunity to showcase the many fall fairs in Ontario.

Arthur placed very well in the photography section (four firsts, three fifths and one fourth). The society offered thanks to Diana MacDonald for submitting her photographs. Local quilter Sarah Francis Durynek of Conn also represented Arthur with her quilt. Her hand-quilted piece placed first at the District 7 meeting. Arthur Agricultural Society director Evelyne Near donated a quilt that was auctioned off with the proceeds going back to OAAS.

Society officials state the organization is very proud of all the people who took the time to attend the conference and represented Arthur so well.

Visit www.arthurfallfair.com for more info. From left: Lisa Stroszka, Evelyne Near, Teunie Laros and Janice Walsh. Absent for the photo but in attendance were Debbie Atkinson and Arthur fair ambassador Alana Wagg.