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i The Acton Free Press Wed December Winter activities at Terra Cotta Plans are progressing for outdoor winter activities al Terra Cotta Conservation Area during January and Feb of the Credit Volley Conservation Authority Eight kilometers of cross country ski trails have been laid out and marked Snow shoes will be available on a firstcome firstserved basis Special events will take place on several of the Sun days between January 1977 and February 27 when the area is open RIDING THROUGH a neighboring field Jennifer and Anne Vernon bring the horses from their stable in order to help with the annual tree cutting ceremony Old family tradition Harvesting Yule tree with aid of horses Jennifer Ban- Harvesting Christmas trees on horseback is an old family tradition dating back for generations However few people now have their own woodlots let alone horses and have to be satisfied harvesting their tree from the friendly neighborhood tree lot One family that keeps the alive are the Vernons of who make an event out of cutting one of the hundreds of trees planted around their log cabin home on the Fifth Line of Halton Hills Its the first year Anne Vernons AngloArab gelding has had anything to do with the Christmas tree business For a youngster he didnt do too badly dragging the tree to the house after Colin Vernon had chopped the spruce down Daughter Jennifer pony Natasha seemed more interested in tasting the snowy branches and wasnt a bit perturbed by trees antics Jennifer and brothers Alan and Michael will decorate the tree once it s erected in the Vernon living room DOWN SHE COMES Colin Vernon wields the axe as he selects the perfect tree The Vernon family employed their to assist in getting the tree to the steps of their home S ONLY SPECIALTY LIGHTING STORE CHATELAINE LIGHTING York Road Multi Bright Ideas for all your Lighting Needs EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF HOUSE FIXTURES Table Lamps Door Chimes Swag Lamps Vanity Cabinets Electric Heat Baseboard and Portable Centrii Vacuum Cleaning Systems Wiring Devices Fixture Parts etc Ventilation Hoods Fans elc FREE PARKING Thurs Ttl9pm Sal VW Rabbits Reduced to clear New Or 76 Demar Executive Cars QUALIFY BANK PLAN FINANCING NO DOWN PAYMENT UPT048MOS LOW MILEAGE ALL MODELS BAZ MOTORS LTD PREPARING TO DRAG the tree to the house doesnt seem to bother Zamba as Anne Vernon handles the rope HOI IDAY MOON A waxing moon is more favorable at Christmas than a wining one according an old Scottish folk belief WELCOME SERVICE NO NATASHA you dont eat Christmas trees Jennifer Vernon discourages her pony from munching the branches as Colin Vernon admires his handiwork If you are new in town or know someone who is PHONE 8533902 IbTON Take a peek at some perfect last minute gift specials Milton Mall is open Today and Thursday until 930 pm Christmas Eve until pan Be sure visit Milton Mall for some Outstanding Sale Values Boxing Day Monday Dec Open 930 am 600 pm Andrews Shoes Avco Financial Services Sank of Montreal The Bath Experience Bavarian Inn Beckers Bond Stationery Et Gifts Cambridge Jewellers Can Travel The Flora Shoppe Parlour Jack Mens Wear The Loft Ladies Wear Jean World Karen Shop Kobe s Nook Launder Mall Shoe Repair Milton Drug Mart Milton Milton Photographic The Open Gate Fur and Leather Peggys of Milton Pisa Delight Reitmans Royal Bank Simpson Sears Catalogue Store Spice Life Card Gift Si Clair Paint Wallpaper Stopps Cleaners The Early Years Terminal Mens Hairstylists Universal Textiles Located at the corner of Ontario St and Main St Milton Free Parking I