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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2003 THE NEW TANNER = 11 Rockwood Parade of Lights next Thursday Several Rockwood area farmers are preparing their farm machinery for the -annual Farmers' Parade of Lights, which will be held this year on Dec. 11. This will be the eleventh year that local farmers converge on the village at 7 p.m. with various pieces of decorated and festively lit farm equipment to entertain spectators. The floats vary in size, (some up to 20 feet wide) and shape depending on what piece of equipment is selected by the 20 to 25 participants. "The parade is strictly for fun," says Murray Swantson, one of the founding organizers. "There is absolutely no advertising, fundraising or fees associated with it." "We have come a long way since our first year when a number of us: got together and drove through town with no set route or legal considerations," says Swantson. "We now have antique and modern equipment involved. Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride in style as usual for the finale of the parade atop a massive combine. Swantson points out that a sample of the beautifully lit parade floats can be enjoyed at the group's website www.blahs.on.ca. The website also contains exact directions to the village and the exact parade route. an organizing committee that ensures that the parade occurs in a safe and well organized fashion, complete with police escorts and proper permit." He says the floats themselves have also come a long way, with some of the farmers starting a month ahead to assemble their many strands (20 -- 40 per float) fo ERAMOSA RIVER Cafe Serving Hot Chocolate to Warm You Up! Open Monday to Friday 7am for your early morning coffee & muffin 185 Main St. S. Rockwood of Christmas lights and JIM'S REPAIR SHOP decorations. 105 ALMA ST., ROCKWOOD, ONTARIO NOB 2KO "This has turned into a Lawn & GARDEN EQUIPMENT SANTA TAKES A RIDE: Past floats prove to be a delight - even for Santa! huge event drawing over Sais aed Series 10,000: people from all Open house ed Rockwood Pro Hardware over Ontario," says Enjoy the ee 273 Alma Street, Rockwood, Ont | Swantson. Along with the : for Tim S ; ; "beautiful show of lights, Parade of Lights (519)856-9551 3 Guelph/Eramosa spectators will have the council is hosting an Gomme out and enjoy the ~ opportunity to view a range TEL: 519-856-2564 Fax: 519-856-9657 Open House Dec. 8 at lights? a 888-537-7953 Rockmosa ts allow area From your Friends yesteryear and today wit! residents to see the Proposed vlan for 2Fitn Rockwood Pro Hardware Hortons. outlet in the old Drop in and see us for your hardware needs. fire hall on Alma Street. . The Wilson Family. Proponents of the plan will attend the Open House between 3 and 8 p.m. to explain their plan and . present their supporting information. The proposal will be put before council's Dec. 15 meeting. ga 5 Castle's VQ -¢ Qe mm ANIIOUES&S fie FISHERMAN TeaBerry Café | LANDING , 261 Alma St., Rockwood "PHONE: 856-4950 DECEMBER 11th Parade of Lights After 3 years of serving light Iunelrentrees and bringing our 30 years of culinary experience, we are introducing our Dinner Menu on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:00-8:30 prt. What's Your Beef? 4 # 5 # NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR TAKE HOME & CHICKEN POT pres*¥TOURTIER PIES "ELK MEAT PIES PARADE OF LIGHTS Come out and see Rockwood's Remarkable Annual Christmas Parade aeueer We will be serving Great Tasting Fish DECEMBER 11th meee tracer. and Chips plus enjoy a Cup of Hot <> DINNER RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED The Tanner Baggy 111 Main St. Rockwood, ON. NOB 2K0 853-0051 y 519-856-0188 or 1-888-363-0662 | 9 Fit to be Tried eckos = Four D's Pets - ee 4 In-home Personal Fitness Training internationaling ee an = "-- South he ... Makes imports AS <0 af ockwood, Ontario e ; Wide range of gifts! * a NOB 2K0 | ' a unique Huge Selestign of = PD + i ({ Christmas Gite gift ideas inetuding Cigars, Smoking ets and Supplies | > em I 5 R cer od Accessories, Poe eles ; | Cotiied §19881-8991 = 519-856-424 Locally Owned and Operated 118 Main St. Rockwood. 519-856-1378 By Dwayne Hitchcock Bs SAUNDERS BAKERY : Quality Home Baking (ince 1914) Personal 'Trainer miutzi@sympatico.ca ~--_I\ dl -2- -- Village Beauty Boutique Hair Care and Spa Sewices Gor all you Holiday Baking Order Today! ¥e Hours: 8-6 Tues - Thurs, 8 - 5:30 Sat. 104 Main St. Rockwood 519-856-9561 MODEL TRAINS, HOBBIES AND COLLECTIBLES, PAINTBALL SUPPLIES Including C02 fills 155 Main St. §. Rockwood. On. NOB 2KO 519-856-0503 Allen De Rabbie 108 MAIN ST SOUTH, ROCKWOOD (519) 856-1213 FAX: (519) 856-2656