Discover The Hills Wednesday August 1991 The history of Halton Hills Town of Halton Hiils is by no means a small community It includes over a dozen small areas and villages that add to the charm of Halton Hills The communities of Georgetown Acton and Glen Williams as well as other areas such as Norval Terra Cotta The Bruce Trail attracts hikers The Bruce Tail has been a part of Halton Hills for over 25 years and for that quarter of a century people have enjoyed hiking along the trail whether it be for sightseeing or exercise The Bruce Trail extends along the length of the Niagara Escarp ment and km in length Built in 1965 and maintained by volunteers the trail is vital link between all of the conservation areas in Hills The trail is clearly marked by white paint on the trees rocks and posts The trail is maintained for pedestrian use only there are no horses motorized vehicles or mountain bikes allowed on the path Most of the Bruce Trail crosses over private land but owners have graciously allowed hikers to travel along it as long as they abide by the rules of the trail For more information on the trail contact The Bruce Trail Association Box 857 Hamilton Ontario 3N9 Phone Stcwarltown Ashgrove and Hornby made up the bulk of Halton Hills Georgetown was established in the early part of the century by George Kennedy one of the first settlers to come from Niagara Region to Township Kennedys brother in law Benejah Williams settled an area just outside of Georgetown which he called Williamsburgh This area is more commonly known as Glen Williams The town of Acton was never as big as Georgetown but has achieved recognition for its fine leather industry Acton became a village in 1874 and became a part of Halton Hills exactly 100 years later Acton was not always known by the nam Acton it was originally known as Adamsville until about years ago when much like Glen Williams it s name was changed by its postmaster A shop in a charming old house with beautiful woodwork shiny hardwood and French doors The shelves ate full of delicious foods and delightful gifts all In the British Manner Call or write for our free mail order brochure Church St E Acton Ont L7J 5198531633 Sat Sun 12530 pm Across from the Olde Hide House Acton is km north of the 101 at Yin ORANGEVILLE ANNUAL FALL FAIR Located at First Street and Fifth Ave Fairgrounds am am 1145 am 1200 noon 1304OOpm 3O0pm Variable SATURDAY AUG 31 Midway opens Hal open to public Western Horse Show Kiddies Pedal Tractor Pull Official Opening On Snowmobile Blonde Show Dog Demonstration Truck Tractor Hospitality Tea Coliseum Lounge Kiddies Pedal Tractor Pull Sheep Show Mutt and Cat Show Entertainment Clowns Face Panters TRUCKS TRACTOR PULL HMD SUNDAY SEPT 10OOam MidwayOpens 1200 Noon Hal Commercial Exhixts open Chidtens Snow Charotajs Beef Show 2OOpm Demolition Derby MONDAY SEPT 2 Hunter Pony Show WBeelShow Hall Open Extras am Grands Midway Opens 1030 Horseshoe Pichmj 1100 am Heavy Horse Show Steer Show 100 130 xm Dog Demonstration Beef Show Light Hunter Horse Show Pet Show Swine Show 4HDyShow Hosptaw Tea Lounge KftkaPeH Tractor Pun Kiddies Pedal Tractor PJ Trophy Presentation Bed Removal Hal Continuous Entertainment on The Snowmobile bands magic Sammy Scarecrow from Polka Dot Door plus much morel Walk the Bruce Trail The Bruce Trail is a 762 km long loot- path along the Niagara Escarpment Winding from Queenston near Niagara Falls to Tobermory at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula the Trail is a great way to explore nature quietly on foot The Trail crosses public and private land with the consent of the owners and is maintained by volunteers Get out and enjoy the Trail then show your support Join the Bruce Trail Association today Only per year will help en sure the Trail s future Name Address Bruce Trail Association O Box 857 Hamilton Postal Code I Phone DUFFERIN GARDEN CENTRES SALE While Quantities Last No Rainchecks Sale ends Sept 30 2070 OFF ALL SHADE TREES I FRUIT TREES and Some marked down less than price 20 BU ALL EVERGREENS except cedar and euonymus at 12 price