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Acton Wd July Let talk about HORSES How many limes have you driven along a country and people on horseback cantering or down the centre The centre of he road no place to canter of course unless you dont mind being an accident stalls tic but I wonder how many riders are aware of the fact that can tering on a hard surface does untold damage to their horses legs Ace the even dirt roads cause too much concussion on the front legs at a gallop This concussion can make a horses legs sore and even cause such diseases as Navicular incurable ringbone Incurable ana various other bone and ligament problems foreleg for a portion of each stride It is this strain coupled with a hard surface that does the damage So next time you want a good run stay on grass or sand surfaces far your hor sake On the stick to a walk or trot Friends keep raising their eyebrows at our ever- Increasing menagerie but Isnt that what living In the country Is all about Most people move to the country In order to have a little fresh air some space and all the they or the kids desire One usually rinds this pales after a pels that is Especially when mother ends up feeding the lot Married I moved from a semi urban environment to a large farm Always an animal lover went hog wild and rapidly acquired a fantastic amount of cats The realisation that 1 no longer had my mother to care tor them I was mother now- put somewhat of a damper on the project But weve still had quite a variety over the years Currently we have a more controlled family than usual and the children are old enough to help look after the zoo Four horses two boar ding horses two donkeys are joined by two dogs one Is son Patricks three beautiful cats two nearly pure Persian and one pure bred Himalayan my and Joy Not to mention timla the baby pig who will Join when she leaves her mother Sebastian Ericas guinea pig and David the hamster Let the climb The Joy we receive from our multitude far outweigh the costs In food and energy I sincerely hope you gain similar benefits from your pets After all Isnt that the purpose Playground Report ground leader for and will be Informing the public each week on the pro In playground By Winnie Kroes Well to things off we have three playgrounds this year which are located at Bennett Robert Little and Prospect Park These play grounds are open from nine until four with an hour off for lunch Children ranging In age from six to 12 are Invited to attend Playground Is over August fifteenth Each Friday we go on a trip This past Friday we Kent to Marlneland and Game Farm In Niagara Falls Five hundred people left Acton and Georgetown on eight buses to see the show The show Included bears ele phants a lion tigers sea lions and of course Kandu the baby whale It was a real enjoyable day This Friday we are planning to go to Ontario Place There are other special events but they are up to the leaders themselves Swim ming is every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon Besides the regular crafts games songs etc we all hope to have accomplished a feeling of friendliness to ourselves our parents and our town and to share with them our ideas in making playground even bet ter next year NFS week National Farm wees The Ontario Agricultural College farm and home week being held July and at of everything you need to make it on your own Pure Bristle Paint Brushes 39 hast more in Beaver nylon Paint Brushes Beaver Paint Thinner Paint Remover 3 Thms oil based paints Cloans and rollers Removes wax and from wood floors quart gallon 39 59 Makes stripping easy Works on all wood and metal surfaces Handy lor mosl relmishing jobs pint quart gallon 6 Housepainting headquarters Beavers got it all Paint now at low prices Beaver Latex or Alkyd House Paint 997 3 Gloss Exterior Paint High quality paint for allaround outside use Dries to a medium gloss finish that covers well and resists fading Available in white and a wide range of colours One gallon covers about 600 sq ft Latex Exterior Paint A durable exterior paint Beaver Latex goes on easy and gives excellent cover age in one coat Dries in less than one hour to a smooth lowsheen finish Easy cleanup with soap and water Covers about sq ft Wood Stain Redwood Cedar Walnut Premium Latex White House Paint Easy to apply This deluxe white paint dries in one hour to a beautiful low sheen Gallon covers about square 11 49 Gal Premium White House Paint 12 29 Gal For the whitest house on the block Non chalking High hiding gloss Gallon covers about 600 ft Beaver best quality Beaver Premium Trim White Enamel that dries to a sparkling white For all exterior trim work Excellent tor windows shutters doors and other trim areas 12 67 Gal Beaver Porch and Floor Enamel Tough highgloss enamel For inside and outside use on wood metal and concrete Ideal for heavy traffic area 997 Gallon 97 Quart OPEN am to Monday to Friday Saturday 830 am to pm 316 Street Georgetown