Saturday Jul IMS- Outlook on Halton Hills Theres good picking found in Halton Hills EDITORS NOTE The following one In a of article compiled by the Will Com which are designed o Inform people of what Halloo Hilli to of visitors Theres something terrifically satisfying for the honied about coming home from the coun tryside with a basket of strawberries or a bushel of apples youve just handpicked Its certainly not Just the low prices although thats a factor Fresh from the farm and screened by your own quality con troi pick your own fruit and vegetables are among summers tiny perfect pleasures and In Hills such pleasures abound Hills a town that its twin urban centres of Ac- Ion and Georgetown with rolling ana scenic woodlands offers the full range of pick your own forms both in the kinds of pro duce at hand and the size of the operations You can plan your outing as a quick visit to a lush field for a sampl ing of the latest berry crop or as a fullday family excursion that In cludes on Inexpensive wholesome lunch a romp In the hayloft for the kids and such unexpected treats as barbecued corn on the cob If you Head for the Halton Hills the pick farms are all within a short distance of one another each offering its own unique setting often set well back from the road secluded in a valley amid towering trees Just being there Is ha If the fun The popular season opener strawberry time is upon us and thousands of people are eager to forget the bland flavour of winter produce by sinking their teeth Into the first freshly plucked berry at places such as Pick Your Own Farm on 15 Sideroad Just west of Trafalgar Road Hundreds of ur lock here annually for the strawberries that ripen through June and the raspberries that follow In midJuly and linger into August Then its time to 111 your baskets with cucumbers corn and Spanish onions all grown in a 40- market garden This months strawberries will bo selling at Grelgs for well below the average likely in super markets but passing comments and surveys alike have demonstrated its not the lower price that keeps consumers coming back to pick- yourown farms The price really Is secondary to launched in the Here and at moat pickyourown farms you can bring your own coo to fill or buy one cheap from the owners The containers weight is always taken Into consideration when the bill Is tallied Places like Grelgs Butts Berry Farm Fruit Farms The Country Apple Store Quint Place Berries and the Car Orchards may feature swing set for the kids or some farm animals they can pet but when comes to pick farms that cater to the whole family nothing bcatsChudleighs Apple Farm on Highway S3 just north of Highway boasts acres of fruit laden or chards plus a large giflsbop restaurant fresh baking pony rides mountains of straw that children cant resist and guided tours all in a charming welcoming rural selling Its as much a family entertainment centre as It Is a farm and owner Tom approach to drive- in agriculture has to be seen to be believed Armed with Chudleighs bags big enough to hold pounds of fruit visitors are first briefed on whats currently available then board tractordrawn wagons for the ride to the picking site Once their business la finished BO the average price per bag with more than a oaten varieties available they can browse through the attractive area order lunch or Just settle to one of the apple pies baked fresh dally on the premises Apples grown early In a controlled atmosphere are available now at ChudUighs while the picking season begins in midAugust and In total a cord Lisa MacArttmr of the fllh million Diane Crawford a re Guides miles proudly as cent awards ceremony Photo ll presented with All Round milted Cord Certificate by Division Com- DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC TRENTON DT 18 CHURCH STREET GEORGETOWN ACROSS FROM AND CULTURE CEVi 8772359 Part- time The University that comes to you FALL TERM September 12 December 23 including exams Join the growing number of adults or continuing their studies 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