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DAYS Wednesday June 1985 Page Picturesque Glen Williams settled 1824 The Villogeof Glen Williams is located in the picturesque area of North one of Ontario s most naturally beautiful areas The Village was first settled In 1824 by Ben a jo Williams and his family and was known as Williamsburg A few years later a post office was established Because there was already a post office in the township by the name of Williamsburg the post office was designated Glen Williams Over the the Glen as it is now known has seen many changes The first settlers established saw flour and woollen mills A flax mill was tried but proved unsuccessful Brickyards were prosperous during 1878 the bricks being made from the red clay round locally At one point In history a principle industry in the area was quarrying Stone from the local quarry was used In the building of many welt known landmarks Including Casa and the Parliament Building in Toronto Limestone was also a product of the area The remains of one of the limekilns can still be seen today A reminder of Glen Williams interesting past Today visitors to the village will enjoy browsing through the interesting shops with perhaps a rest by the Credit River for a picnic lunch Near the river is the Glen Williams ball park a place for everyone to enjoy he scenery while taking in the thrills and fun of a baseball game For those who enjoy quiet walks or cross country skiing there is the beautiful Bruce Trail Also located close to the village the Terra Cotta Conservation Area offers hiking camping picnicking and nature trolls For your lunching or dining pleasure there are many facilities to fault your taste Special events arc held in Glen Williams throughout the year The Crazy Boat Race is held in early spring and provides fun and excitement for both spectators and parti pants as entrants race their homemade crafts down the Credit River Canada Day Celebrations always held on July 1st attract many visitors to the village for the parade musical entertainment clowns pony rides children games street dance and The Acres Classic Horse Show is becoming a well known event on the Civic Holiday weekend featuring ponies on Sunday Classic on Monday Acres Is the home of the Hobby Horse An Open Charts Pottery the last weekend of November gives visitors an opportunity to watch a pot being formed on he wheel with a special invitation to children to create their own pot Pioneer citizens reap awards Continued from page George Haas has lived an Interesting life while in Canada He Mas born in Austria in 1BS6 but he came to this country seeking work as a young At one point in his lengthy career he worked for the CNR in Melville Saskatchewan doing various chores Mr Haas who was the 1984 recipient has been living with his daughter In Georgetown since 1968 The Herald has chosen Frank Black as the 1985 recipient You be hearing more about him next week after the presentation is made Saturday Georgetown railway station hat a Home grown talent Homespun and homegrown are wo watch words for downtown Georgetown Pioneer Days festival The annual event held this year June and features a variety of sidewalk sales craft displays entertainment and contests In helping to coordinate Pioneer Days Margaret Vint says she tried to incorporate as much local talent as possible The first thing I asked was do we have it in our area she said Make Hay Pioneer Days at 9feMa1n Street DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN