The Paris Independent
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October 21, 2023
COMMUNITY NEWS Brant County plowman named Reserve Champion in the Antique Plowing division Colin Doughtery (pictured to the right), hailing from Scotland, Ontario, tied for top spot in this yearâs International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) Champion Antique competition, with the tie being broken by the score for the General Appearance category. Doughteryâs late grandfather Graeme was named IPM Champion Antique seven times in total, and Honourable Mention once. His father, Ken, has plowed at the IPM in the past and his daughter Calysa plowed on the Saturday in the Junior division, placing fourth in her class. The International Plowing Match was held from September 19 to September 23 in Bowling Green (between Grand Valley and Laurel) in Dufferin County, Ontario. The IPM is a five-day celebration of agriculture and rural living. There were plowing competitions, a range of activities for people of all ages, numerous opportunities to learn about agriculture, daily live entertainment in multiple match venues, hundreds of vendors and exhibits, a wide variety of food, an RV park and more. Above Photo by Leila Brown Photography For many families, plowing is a keepit-in-the-family tradition. Colin, who was named reserve IPM Champion Antique Plowman at the Celebration of Excellence, was on hand to coach his daughter, Calysa as she competed in the Junior Competition of the International Plaowing Match and Rural Expo, placing fourth. Shown, Calysa; her greatgrandmother Mabel; her grandfather, Ken; and her dad, Colin. Calysaâs great-grandpa Graeme competed at the plowing matches. Photo Credit: Stephanie Sanders
