Madison Harnish, 8, Penny Princess - Maddison Worden, 6, Penny Queen - Jesse Melanson, 5, Penny King and Zack Cogswell, 8, Penny Prince

Just a few lines about the Hoyt Fall Fair, Aug 26 to 30. After really nice warm weather a week or so before, Friday night at the house haul and chicken barbeque, it was shivering cold. Some people, not warmly dressed, had to go home early. Saturday dawned beautifully but only a few minutes later it was all gray outside. Rain started lightly around seven and by ten, getting near parade time, was falling heavily. The floats were even more colourful with all the umbrellas held up. It was our 25th Anniversary and the worse weather ever.

However, most of the events went ahead and we were especially glad that the Turkey Supper put on by our new Tri County Complex, was well attended. Miss Hoyt 2009 is Lerissa McLaughlin, Miss Junior Hoyt 2009 is Makayla Charters and Mrs. Hoyt Blueberry Muffin 40+ 2009 is Kathy Garrett. In the Penny Queen/King Royalty
there were eight contestants and the winners were Madison Harnish, 8, Penny Princess, Maddison Worden, 6, Penny Queen, Jesse Melanson, 5, Penny King and Zack Cogswell, 8, Penny Prince. The eight children collected $1780 to be used for children’s activities during the fair. We are already looking forward to a bigger and better Fall Fair next year, weather permitting — or not!

(Editors Note: Apparently on Sunday afternoon during the horse haul the grandstand collapsed. About 20 people were on it at the time but fortunately no one was seriously injured. One person was taken to the hospital by ambulance and released after being checked out.)

Kathy Garrett - Mrs. Hoyt Blueberry Muffin 40+ 2009

Makayla Charters - Miss Junior Hoyt 2009 & Lerissa McLaughlin - Miss Hoyt 2009

The 11th annual Hoyt Car Show, sponsored by the Lower Valley Region of the New Brunswick Antique Auto Club, was held on June 6, 2009 at the Patterson Settlement Historical Society Grounds. There were 115 shiny cars registered and approximately 8 others, some arriving late. Cars came from as far away as Moncton, Sussex, St. Stephen, Woodstock, Chipman and one car from Nova Scotia. Many cars had little groups of people sitting in lawn chairs enjoying the day. The weather was perfect – lots of sun and only a few flies.

Music and song provided by Brian McCaw, Sherman and Irene Shannon, gave the day a festive atmosphere. The Car Club held a very successful Auction of many donated items, the proceeds of which go to charitable organizations.

The Historical Society Canteen was a very busy place all day – with the workers hardly getting a breather. The Canteen was well stocked but ran out of some items by mid afternoon – which indicated a successful day. Many enjoyed visiting the Historic Buildings, and talking with the greeters about the ‘olden days’. The Directors of the Historical Society thank everyone who helped prepare for and worked at the show.