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VH002U8AJiAVAT33ti PIONEER DAVS Wednesday June 1MB Two awards to Pioneer Citizens Georgetown railway station his proud tilt lory dating back to when the steam engine was king Picturesque Glen Williams settled 1824 Pioneer Days in a festival celebrating the old fashioned ways and hearty spirits of our early homesteaders Each year the merchants of downtown Georgetown have fostered this motif with the lotion of trophies or plaques to special honored guests These people symbolize man unl que ways of looking back over the past searching for the experience our forefathers have gained while always striving forward with en and hope Pioneer Days has two awards One is for the youngest pioneer It an annual award given to the baby who is born closest to the opening did Pioneer Days is held The award is sponsored by Lynn Barnard of on Main Street The oilier award goes to the senior citizen displaying a pioneer spirit either by their conlrlbution to their community or through their Hon to one of Georgetown s founding fathers The Hilts Herald on Street presents this award annually First to receive the award was Col John Barber a direct descen of the Barbers who started a paper mill on the Credit River before the turn of the century In 1981 Barbara Tost was selected as the Pioneer citizen while her sister Francis Wilson was chosen the following year Both ladles are descendants of George Kennedy one of the first pioneers in the area and the man whom the town Georgetown is named after In 1983 Emily was chosen as the fourth recipient of the award A long time member of the com Mrs has been very active with the Georgetown Fall Fair as well other town activities George Haas has lived an in tcrestlng life while In Canada He was bom in Austria in but he came to this country seeking work as a young man A I one point in his lengthy career he worked for the CNR in Melville Saskatchewan doing various chores Mr Haas who was the reel picnt has been living with his daughter in Georgetown since Frank Black was the 1985 reel picnt Mr Black Is a painter and in structor who has produced a number of oil paintings for people over the years and had his work displayed at a number of galleries around On Harry Hale is the 1986 choice for the Pioneer Citizen Mr Hale is a First World War and he is years old The Williams is located in the picturesque area of North one of Ontario most naturally beautiful areas The Village was first settled in 1821 by Williams and his family and wis known as Williamsburg A few years later a post office was established Because here was already a post office in the township by the name of Williamsburg the post office was designated Glen Williams Over the years the Glen as It Is now known has seen many changes The first settlers established saw flour and woollen mills A flax mill was tried proved unsuccessful Brickyards wire prosperous during the bricks being madefrom clay found locally At one point in history a principle industry in the area was quarrying Stone from the local quarry was used in the building of many well known landmarks including Casa aad the Parliament Building In Toronto Limestone was also a product of the area The remains of one of the lime kilns can still be seen today A reminder of Glen Williams interesting past Today visitors to the village will enjoy browsing through the interesting shops with perhaps a rest by the Credit River for a picnic lunch Near the is the Glen Williams boll park a everyone la enjoy while taking in the thrills and fun of a baseball gime or those who enjoy quiet walks or cross skiing Hit re is the beautiful Bruce Trail located close to the village the Terra Conservation Area offers hiking camping picnicking nature trails For your lunching or dining pleasure are many facilities to suit your taste Special events arc held in Glen Williams throughout the year The Craiy Boat Race Is held in early spring and provides fun and excitement for both spectators and pants as entrants race their homemade crafts down Credit Canada Day Celebrations always held on July 1st attract many visitors to the village for the parade musical entertainment clowns pony rides children games street dance and 1 The House Custom Residential Design COME AND SEE US A YOUR RENOVATIONS 8770525 IN THE OLD BANK BUILDING SAVE on OLYMPIC STAIN 19 4 Litres Protect the beauty wood and wood libers Olympic o I stains with I and available In ml transparent or solid colours 8 ft 8 ft MINI BARN STORAGE SHED KIT A sturdy shed lor your back Price yard Shad jjjtlL asphalt shingles VISA 8 James St Georgetown