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Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), August 28, 1985, p. 14

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Page SECTION B THE Wednesday August IMS CNE Showing off Halton Hills town made their worthwhile with By DOUGLAS ARMOUR Toronto Barest TORONTO While Hills entertainers sang and danced their way into the hearts of CNE visitors In the town hall at the other end of Centennial Square visit ors were being wooed with a different song This was the business end of Thursdays Halton Hills Day a chance to show vfsltora to the Ex aspects of a community most people In the great er city of Toronto know surprisingly little about Although the day marked the third year the region has been represented at the Cana dian National Exhibiti on it was the first lime Georgetown and Acton chambers of commerce have promoted Halton Hills with one voice It also marked a changeover of with the day now being by the chambers rather than the regional department of Parka and While most people visiting the Hills exhibit had heard about the area or visited the towns here they dont realize that all of this Is Hills said project coordinator Margaret Vint who added We want to get the town of Halton Hills on the map Mrs Vintadmittedshe would have preferred more time to educate visitors but added I think we can do a good Job of informing them In one day I would expect to get a few tors to the exhibit Georgetown Chamber of Commerce president Dave Kentner put it more succintly when he said the message they wanted to get across is that Hills is alive There are people in It commerce were trying to accomplish during the day to inform people visiting the Ex and perhaps more Import ant to do something successful with other communities in Halton Hills Mr said pro moting the area to people within Hills is a demon stration that the commu nities can and do work together to accomplish a common goal will lallsm of ideas between the various communities the Hills day builds a thai probably has more of an impact on our own community Hamilton jan danced for Use audience She was the entertainer and only dancer In the show Herald Swamped Not really this year By DOUGLAS ARMOUR Toroato Bureau TORONTO Foul weather dampened attendance during Halt on Hills Day Thursday at the Canadian National Exhibition but spirits were bouyed by the commitment of George town and Acton enter talners to put on a good A light downpour of rain began shortly before noon forcing CNE visitors to run for cover and delaying for an hour the start of Hills entertain lineup When the entertain did start at Cen Square at the northwest end of tile fairgrounds It was only after considerable amounts of water had been cleared from the stage roof in for Georgetown entertainer Debbie EyrcTiison singing I have Confidence and New York New York and sing ing I ra Beginning to See the Light and other songs Master of Ceremonies Michael Burgoyne whose wife entertained lb en and passersby with a rendition of Bali Hal said the bad had resulted in a limited audience I don think anyone at the CNE has been swamped perhaps swamped is a bad word he added Despite the rainy weather despite the late start and despite the poor attendance Mr said the spirit and cameraderie of the Georgetown and Acton entertainers was and the day of entertaining went well Included among about 17 entertainers who wooed the audience with renditions from Gershwin and Lepard Willy Nelson and the Boss himself Bruce Springs was the Jazz dancing of seven yearold George town resident Hamilton Wearing a chocolate brawn dance outfit a tiara and a smile as demure as her age Aimee whirled the stage repeating many of the steps she performed on Channel 11 s Tiny Talent Time TV program As rain fell Intermit tently throughout the day Halton Hills region al councillor John Mac- Donald sang a sweet rendition of Willy Nelsons Always On My Mind showing his fellow performers and voters that yes politi cians heart John also helped the Hills entertainers warm up the audience prior to the live broad cast of the weekly lottery draw From he sweet sounds of love songs came the desperate pleas of youth with the heavy metal sound of First Class a fivemember rock band from Georgetown Organizing Hills Day lament with a variety of acts presented something for everyone and also gave the entertainers a chance to try their talents before a varied audience For First Class like the other performers despite tho rain and the delays the days per formance were super band singer Jeff Leven- IS said Weve enjoyed our selves said Mr Bur And I think that the people whove heard us have enjoyed them selves We hope to be back next year DENTURE CLINIC J Kohari DT 122GuelptlSt GEORGETOWN The Bennett Health Care Centre offering FINE RETIREMENT LIVING Choice of Private or Semi Private Accommodation in an attractive comfortable and secure environ specifically designed for your needs Services include full dining room service nursing assistance maid and laundry service a variety of planned activities use of Including pool beauty shop gift shop bar service The Bennett Health Care Centre a nonprofit foundation HUtated with the Georgetown District Memorial Hospital Princes Ann Drive Georgetown Ontario Let help you took flood 8770955 SHU SHOW DfMOUTlON MIRY M PUIS SUNDAY 10K IK FUN RUM SHOW SHOW maw COAT SHOW HORSI PULt ONTARIO CLOCCttS MIDWAY ACJKULTUUL OLD MtDONAUrS AIM FABULOUS FUN TENT ARTS CfAFn GOATS ADMISSION GEORGETOWN FAU FAIR Demolition Derby appearing at GEORGETOWN FAIR Sept 1MB KM am GEORGETOWN FAIRGROUNDS S1 BO When you see cars such as your very own smashed into submission you know its either rush hour on the freeway or ihe Thrill Show DEMOLITION DERBY The Williams Twins began promotions of the derbies a few years ago and since then the derbies have gained enough become one of lite biggest events in the fair lineup for entertainment Total Prize Money Trophies One for each heat winner and feature winner plus a trophy for best decorated car Feature Heal Winner and Runner Up are eligible enter the Regional Demolition Derby held on Thanksgiving Monday in Simcoe Ontario where the Championship offers over plus trophies Dont Miss It Enter the Demolition Derby at THE GEORGETOWN FAIR CROSSWORD CONTEST IS A WINNER FOR NORTH HALTON SPORTS AN EXCELLENT IDEA WITH GUARANTEED READERSHIP

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