Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), August 6, 1975, p. 14

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THE HERALD Wedneidiy August Versatile combine impresses Jr Farmer on Ontario trip Fish farming soil farming beef dairy chicken cosh crop forming and the list on were all studied and inspected by 23 delegates who were chosen to participate In the Junior Farmers Soil and Crop Management Tour held from July to the Dennis McClure Georgetown a member of the Halton Soil and Crop organization was chosen to be a member of the tour Studying every type of forming possible learning about various soils and new crops Dennis thought the tour was I thought it was a really good trip It hit just about everything met a lot new people and I guess I will apply some of the information I learned to this form told Dennis Dennis years old has lived on the farm all his life He helps his father manage and run the Bow Bent The delegate isucd the farm of Fred Nurse Georgetown and studied the various techniques involved in dairy farming They then went on to visit Dutch Nursery and Landscaping in The one arm which im pressed Dennis the most was that of Hunter Farms Ltd in Brook in County in Ontario Mr Robert Hunter has a cash there which includes the working of 1200 acres Mr Hunter employs five or RR3 Georgetown was one of delegates who participated in the Junior Farmers Soil and Crop Management Tour Dennis travelled to various ports of Onto no learning about almost every type of farming possible fulltime men plus some seasonal help He docs all the mechanical work to the machines He will rebuild a machine to suit his own needs One thing I found really fascinating is that he uses a combine ten months of the year There Is only one other former who know of in On tario who plants com with the combine stated Dennis Mr Hunter goes from planting corn to harvesting grain to harvesting corn which then takes him into December Then he starts all oier again I know or only one other farmer in the United States who has rebuilt o combine the same nature furthered Dennis I think what lleamcd about the combine was the most useful of all the information I gathered stated Dennis What docs Dennis plan to do with his future Be a Tanner of course Its a good life You ore your own boss You can come and go as you please just as long as someone docs the chores for you concluded Dennis THEY DID IT These children are responsible for raising at a recent Muscular Dystrophy Carnival Back row rrom left to right arc helpers Dave Eden Robin Richardson and Nancy Diamond Middle row left to right ore helper Dave Walker Ringmaster Mark Snow and Paul Howard Marks right hand man In front sits Carol Snow another helper Absent is helper Anthony Over Carnival raises 170 After many weeks or hard work Mark Snow of 3 assisted by Paul Howard of RR1 Georgetown plus many of their friends raised 1 170 at a Muscular Dystrophy Carnival held last Thursday afternoon in the IGA parking lot The draw organized by the children raised out of the total A food hamper was the first prize which was won by Fred Harrison of 3 Princess Anne Dr A second prize gift certificate from by bet- Sonne was awarded to Hazel Arnold of Charles and the third prize an order of fish and chips from Fryers Fish and Chips was awarded to Norton of IS Park Avenue The carnival was fun for all with such events as fortune teller predicting the future a pic throwing in the end no one really wins- plus many other games Mark thought of the idea of holding a Muscular Dystrophy Carnival after watching the Commander Tom Show which promotes the holding of such carnivals From there on it was a matter of organization planning and plenty or work Many local merchants made donations towards the car nival alt lending a hand in making the event bo suc cessful Those merchonts which mode donations Loblaws Variety Canada Packers Toast- master Donuts Fruit Market Real Estate Smoke Shop Fryers Fish and Chips Top Comfi Furniture Texaco Golden Fish and Chips Wigo TV Georgetown Stationery Perks Barber Shop Union Gas by Youngs LEASING A CAR OR TRUCK ANDREW HURRAY Olctimobilr GIVE US A TRY Burt daughter or Mr and Mrs Charles Burl 11112 Acton and of Mr and Mrs Smith Georgetown recently graduated from the Nursing Division of College llrenda has accepted a position at the University Hospital In Edmonton macy Concept North Alberta and will be leaving lor Sports and Ken liter a Drugs Alberta early la September Your local newspaper leads the way In providing local citizens with a voice In your community The majority of school city and provincial officials recognize the need for keeping the public informed An informed citizen is an educated citizen Need information on a local bond Issue Whats going on at your city council meeting Local citizens want to know and local newspapers report it honestly and fully Local newspapers deliver where other news sources leave off People believe strongly in newspapers tor several reasons- newspaper reading Is a habit with most people its part of the habitual routine of daily life and over eight out of ten adults read a newspaper every day seven out of ten teenagers too No other news media can match local newspapers for speedy thorough saturation of your town Who wants to know You do And your local newspaper is the place to find it with a full report NEWSPAPERS DELIVER THE LOCAL STORY CANADIAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY PRESS WEDDING INVITATIONS noose wedding complete Irom our elegant selection which includes announcements and ill the correct wedding accessories Our wedding gift to a Keepsake of jour Invitation processed in luxurious gold 103 Main St South Georgetown How high do you want to go yourself up and men Lilly Become leauui in oiler you II s not Bui GET INVOLVED WITH THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES VISIT THE CANADIAN FORCES MOBILE RECRUITING UNIT GEORGETOWN ARMOURIES EVERY SECOND AND FOURTH WEDNESDAY NOON TO PM 3 RD ANNUAL BRAMALEA CITY CENTRE SOAP BOX DERBY SUNDAY AUGUST 10th 9 am 2 pm on the south east ramp of the Parking Deck Every entrant receives a free THE GRAND 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