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a DISCOVER THE HILLS Wd Jon 20 DISCOVER THE HILLS Grand Valley ready for firefighter frolic EVENT Summer Festival WHEN June 28 to 29 WHERE Grand Valley WHAT Firefighter water- ball talent show activities for children beer garden Grand Valley residents are gelling ready for another Summer Festival at the Grand Valley Arena on June 28 and 29 Water started as a waterball com petition for firefighters both from Grand Valley and from other fire departments grew three years ago into the Grand Valley Summer Festi val involving several local service and sports groups Everything is falling into place said festival committee chairman Andy Van Eik The advertising has been done the acts have been booked He said that among ihc organiza tions taking place in this years festi val include the police committee the soccer club the skalmg club the Fire fighters Association and ihe Grand Valley Lions It got to ihe point three years ago dial the firefighters were so involved in playing water ball and water sports that there was not enough man power for the other events said Mr Van Eik It was turned over to the commit tee which has representatives from all these groups and it has become a community event Everyone is involved he said Among the scheduled events for the Friday include a beer garden activities for the children and a talent show We arc still booking more acts if people want to get up and sing and dance and make fools of themselves he said TAI CHI On Saturday starting 10 a m there will be a karate and Tai Chi demonstration as well as a and 60s dance a dog show and a classic car demonstration There arc also activities for the children including a magician One of the highlights of the day will be the fire fighters water ball competition which will feature teams from Ontario and the United States many of whom have been to the com petition before The competition consists of a steel ball suspended on a pole over both teams the object of the game being to pass the ball over the opposing team using a fire hose WATERWATER Its not as easy as it sounds but it is a lot of fun for the competitors because everyone gets soaked For the families and the competitors its great fun he said Mr Van Eik said it was difficult to estimate how many people will be coming through the festival since it is heavily dependant on the weather Last year there were between 3 5000 participants Last year the festival raised over 3000 which Mr Van Eik said all goes back into die community OUR COVER PHOTO Scrumptious berries Debbie givo throeyearold Kelly Lynn an advanced laste of the juicy berries being picked at Birkbank Farms There will be plenty of strawberries to be found around Duflerin County in the upcoming weeks with the numerous Strawberry Festivals being run in the area GUIDE Am I font and I I I cohay Mrs Mitchells Violet HilL Omano Located conveniently on between Hwy ID Aiipott Road 51992 THERES ALWAYS VALUE IN A VISIT BRING THIS COUPON IN TO RECEIVE A FREE APPETIZER So GOOD So A CANADIAN ITAUAN EATERY Try Us Today 9415620 Orangevllle Mall GUELPH ST GEORGETOWN 4168731868 Pub British Beer on Tap Licensed Patio hunch Dinner Afternoon Tea 517 Main St Glen WltUamw LA VmiLLE AUBERGE Mam St South Rockwood ON NOB Specialising in French Cuisine Open 7 days a week for the summer Hours are 1130 am to pm for lunch pm to 10 for dinner Reservations are required for dinner piraT FREE DELIVERY 9421740 39 BROADWAY Be a part of our FALL Discover the Hills Call your Banner Ad Rep Today 9411350 Are you Hankering For A Hearty Meal Wanna Trip The Night Fantastic Is your Sweet Tooth Acting Up If you have any of these desires turn to these fantastic advertisers and theyll satisfy your particular needs