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Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), July 30, 1975, p. 3

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TIIEHEBALD Julyjj Terra Cottas attractions The Terra Cotta Con Area with Its 310 acres of woodlands people from all areas some as away as Fort Erie and others from the United States It seems that the opening of the new our million litre pool has contributed a great deal to the crowds now turning out to the conservation area The Terra Cotta Con servo ti on Area has much offer As mentioned befnr Is the new pool camp sites which accommodate well over campers numerous picnic areas and two shelters in case of rain natural ponds for fishing a nature trail which iff in fact port of the Bruce Trail showers which are much appreciated by the campers a concession booth plus the beauty of nature which surrounds the entire Talking with some of the people who were enjoying the conservation area on the weekends it was obvious that the opinions expressed as to why they chose this particular conservation area were very similar Marlon and Jacobus of Misslssauga week end campers It close to home but far enough away We come up here quite often now It Just beautiful here Cindy Vanbodegom from Fort Erie was at Terra cotta with her family who were having a family reunion I like the park Its In the bush and there are lots of trees around And I like to go swimming here Mary Vanbodegom Cindy a mother added There is so much room In the park I like the Idea of the campsite locations The sites are far enough awoy from all the other activities In the park John Brampton stated This is the first time we have camped here but we were here many times before for the day The new pool looks terrific The campsite locations are excellent Barry Hayes Misslssauga camping at Terra Cotta for over a week said It gets us out of the bloody city We Just like camping here In good old fresh air I guess Just roughing it Is all what is All the others spoken to expressed same ideas and opinions about the con area So if you have a day off a weekend free or are searching for a place to camp for your holidays it seems that the Terra Cotta Conservation Area is an Ideal location for any of those who are lovers of the great outdoors ELKS BINGO at Credit Valley Club CANCELLED Monday August 4th Due to Civic Holiday THREE GIRLS contributed to last weekend From left to right ore Beverley Cotta Conservation Area Spear Cindy Moore and Linda Murphy who were camping for the weekend the park KIM GOLDEN a lifeguard at the Terra Cotta Conservation Area Is Just one reason to go and visit the 310 acres of wooded lands FOR THOSE WHO FEEL THAT TINGE of hunger a concession booth operated by Dave and Gerry Kentner of Georgetown serves both hot and cold foods Gerry serves one of the frequent visitors to the booth lifeguard Marie Milne THERE IS ALWAYS some type of work In volved in camping Barry Hayes of Mlssissauga pumps fresh drinking water BUYS WEEK PHENTEX 3PLY Large 6oz Bali WIDE ASSORTMENT OF COLOURS OPEN TILL MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY Fair board wants more community involvement Georgetown 129th annual Fall Fair to be held on the third and fourth of October Is geared year towards trying to get the community more Involved stated Charles president of the Georgetown Agricultural Society the society respon slble for the organization of the fair There has been a change in Ideas this year By working with the recreation depart we are hoping to get a little more community par tlclpatlon more things which will bring more people from the com out to the fair ex plained Mr However as has been the case In previous years space la a serious problem The mories house many exhibits brought In by organizations and private citizens The grounds opposite the armories will be the location of the many rides and games and track and the centre of thai field will house the horses and many farm oriented exhibits This leaves little room for other displays Mr staled that ten to live plans have been made with the recreation depart to erect two exhibition tents which are to ace commodate local displays One tent would house eight or ten commercial exhibits with the other tent having displays from such organizations as the Red Cross the athletic program and other commercial displays Mr did point out that as of yet these Ideas have not been confirmed by the recreation department Other than that the Georgetown Fall Fair will be primarily the same as the previous years The exhibits Royal Conservatory exams Successful in piano tests recent examination was held in Piano Playing and Theory at the Royal Con of Music in Toronto All were successful in cither first class honors or honors Grade 1 Heather Marplcs First Class honors honors Grade Helen Straatsma First Class honors Catherine honors Sharon Straatsma honors Helen First Class Hanois Sharon honors Sandra First Class honors Jane First Class honors Caroline First Class honors in the armories will be Judged Friday morning and afternoon and the building will be open In evening for all those in teres ted onlookers Saturday will incorporate all the horse and other animal events heavy horse show light horse show pony show quarter horse show and numerous other classes A beef cattle show dairy cattle show and the commercial beef and dairy calves shows plus many other events will also Till Saturday a agenda Mr also pointed out that Ihe wealhcr Is a very Important factor to the success of the fair The entire fair depends so much on the weather We have had several Inquiries from people wishing to put on strictly outdoor exhibits but a tremendous problem arises if it rains for we simply do not have the facilities to house these events staled Mr The horse show which is big drawing card Is severely hampered If the weather is not favourable We find with the horse show that if it does rain a few of them turn out but not enough to make a significant mark You literally don t get anybody to the gate and that Is essential to the fair success stated Mr Fogal We re trying to keep the fair going and we are desperately trying to get more of the community Involved with the Tall fair concluded Mr The fall fair 1975 prize list which explains all ihe events to be held will be issued In the very near future Theory Grade Rudiments Class honors Smith Mrs Duff Perfect Kim paper pcrcentJ Len l Class First Class honors Scott Clark honors A j nice Gowland ATCM Theory Grade Rudiments fl Knox First Church LEASING A CAR OR TRUCK GIVE US A TRY LIMESTONE ALL SIZES FILL SOIL BUD HAINES DURHAM ST SONY Complete Line Sales Service Authorized Dealers a Mains -NOTICE- REFUSE NORMALLY PICKED UP MONDAY AUG 75 WILL BE PICKED UP TUESDAY AUGUST 5th AND FURTHER REFUSE NORMALLY PICKED UP TUESDAY AUG 75 WILL BE PICKED UP WEDNESDAY AUGUST 6th THANK YOU WORKS TOWNOFHALTONHILLS K IO women wear by product its called SOFT WATER It essential for automatic dishwashers It s easier on the soap budget It on the hands It great for showers and baths especially for hair Its preferable for cooking Lease an automatic unit for pennies a day Nothing could be simpler Call us We II cal your needs precisely No gimmicks No hidden charges No pressure that not the way we do business HIKERS This is what Ontario is doing to stabilize the income of beef calf producers Your provincial government has recently established Beef Calf Income Stabilization voluntary program designed to stabilize income recognized beef cal producers Ontario encourage a steady supply of Onlano produced beef stocker calves will establish a floor on the amount ol money a producer may expect to receive in years of poor call prices Every producer of beef calves n the province including cream shippers Is to part in th s program which forms the first part of an overall Farm In come Stab I policy You can partici pate by contract to jo n the program for a five year per and by paying an annual fee for every eligible beef cow you enroll in the program Ontario government II also bute to the program For your fee II be per cow however for year fees are deferred unt I payments to producers are made The provinc al government contracts to make a grant per cow to participating producers if average market pr ce for Ontario produced stocker calves falls below the stabil zed price of 50c per pound in Payments will be made In December or as soon as possible thereafter The enrollment period for eligible produc ers in 1975 ends August 31 Complete on the program as well as enrollment form and contracts are lable at your local off ce of the Ontario Mm stry of Agriculture and Food Ministry of Agriculture and Food William Stewart Minister Government of Ontario William Davis Premier

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