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Acton/Georgetown, Friday, August 11, 2006 5 Leathertown Festival to `go country' this year Acton's Leathertown Festival will have a Former area resident comedian Jeff McEnery, country twist this year. who recently took top prize in the first annual "Gone Country" is the theme of the 15th Yuk Yuk's Great Canadian Laugh Off competiannual festival set for Sunday in downtown tion in Toronto, will perform a family-friendly Acton that will feature performances by coun- stand-up routine at 1:30 p.m. try music artists Jamie Country music artist Alysha Thorne and Alysha Brooke. Brooke will take the stage at There will be a wide 2:30 p.m. followed by the range of entertainment, Acton Idol finalists at 3:30 activities and more than 130 p.m. The five finalists in the vendors selling a variety of competition will all perform items including clothing, before the winner is selected. candles, jewelry and food. Zero Gravity Circus, featurVendors are expected to decing modern high-impact cirorate their booths in a councus-style performances, will try style. take the stage at 4 p.m. "Last year was a record The Kids Zone lineup will year," said festival organizer include the Everybody Dance Josey Bonnette. "We had Club from Robert Little School ALYSHA BROOKE 9,000-plus people." at noon, Spinuvo at 12:30 p.m., She said they are hoping Zero Gravity Circus at 2 p.m., for that turnout again this year. the popular pie-eating contest at 3 p.m. and "It should be a great day weather-wise and a Nuvo Entertainment's Mr. Bill Show at 4 p.m. great day for the entire family," said Bonnette. Bonnette said there will be several other "We hope to see everyone out there." activities for kids at the festival such as the The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., mechanical bull in front of The Station Hotel. with opening ceremonies set to begin at 11 Halton Place will also be providing pony a.m. on the main stage. rides, and there will be rock wall climbing, face At that time Mayor Rick Bonnette will pro- painting and a round-up bouncy castle. vide opening remarks and 11-year-old Emily For those a little older, Mill St. Crossing will Loewen of Acton will be crowned Leathertown extend its patio into its parking lot where it Festival Ambassador. will feature a live band. The lineup for the day includes Classic Starlight Café and Andy's Restaurant will Karate Demonstrations at 11:30 a.m., Acton also have outdoor patios. Andrew's Scenic Citizen's Band at noon, followed by country Acres will be selling cooked corn. and western singer Jamie Thorne at 12:30 p.m. For more information turn to pages 14-15. END OF SUMMER BARBEQUE CLEARANCE SALE Everything must GO!!! Fireplaces are coming. GENESIS SILVER B Reg $1299 · Clearance Prices · FREE Assembly · FREE Local Delivery · FREE Heavy duty Covers 2 Left Now $889 4 Left 3 Left QTM REGAL 70 Was $600 Reg $300 Now $269 Now $518 CHARCOAL Was $289 FLAMETM Was $950 Now $249 3 Left Now $839 1 Left ·See store for details. APPLEBY SYSTEMS 905-877-8990 Fireplace, Heating & Air Conditioning Sales & Service 118 Guelph St. Georgetown (at Maple) Hours: Monday - Friday 9-5; Saturday 11-4; Appointments available after hours upon request 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 Danielle Happy 16th Birthday Love Always Mom, Dad, Chris and Alysia 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 SPRIGGS INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED (Your local insurance partner since 1972) Sinclair 8 WESLEYAN STREET, GEORGETOWN, ONTARIO L7G 2E1 We offer quality insurance coverage for your: · Business · Home and Automobile · Recreational vehicles and watercraft · Farm You can count on: · Professional client support and advice offered by dedicated insurance brokers · Easy pay options We represent many of the largest insurance companies in Canada Contact us today for a no-obligation quote: Telephone: 905-877-5113 Fax: 905-877-4695 Toll Free: 1-888-532-8119 Email: georgetownoffice@spriggs.ca 91 Backyard Touch 318 Guelph Street , Georgetown 905.873.8835 HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 10 am - 6 pm; Sat. 10 am - 5 pm Sun. 11 am - 3 pm (formerly Beachcomber) 5995 Delrex 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 20 MILL ST., ACTON 519·853·0217 www.fatcattat.com To Brampton 6995 To Acton Hwy. 7 (Guelph St.) Backyard BEACHCOMBER Touch ew invi nta Mou