Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), September 3, 1991, p. 32

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WcmlksmM Wednesday September 1991 Cows COWS more cows The CowCows are a part of the countryside taken for granted as the initial producers of our Lately our society has become a cattle culture from soft soap decanters to paper towels to stuffed toys This in effect means whether your grandparents raised cows or you were born on a farm or even now you are milking thirty cows twice a day you have learned to love these gentle animals To this spirit Georgetown Fair will be presenting on Saturday at 12 noon a junior dairy and beef show that will highlight the heifers of the different breeds A heifer is an cow and the fair will offer confirmation the best class s for calves born from SeptemU r and under The dif ferent breeds the show will en compass are the dairy breeds of Ayrshire red and white Guernsey tan and white Jersey tan Broun Swiss dark beige and black and white or red factor and white and the varying beef breeds some examples being Angus black Hereford red and white Shorthorn brown and white Georgetown air w ill also offer separate open snowmanship classes for the beef and dairy exhibitors aged and under Showmanship is an art that only practise can per feet it entails a young person presenting their calf to its best ad Vantage A person judging showmanship will look for these various qualities from each person showing their calf appearance of the calf cleanliness etc appearance of the exhibitor meat ness pts and the actual showing in the ring the correct leading and standing of the calf 50pts The members of the Livestock committee are expecting to attract entries from the counties of Peel Duf and of course Chairman Jeff se is available to answer any inquires from now until fair time To also interest our local fair goers there will be a hands on display of some mature milking cows for different breeds and baby calves will be available for petting There will be someone on duty to answer any questions the public might have about the cows And lastly a new event has been introduced this year The Georgetown Fair Calf Race Two categories for those under 15 and those 15 and over The object will be to run 100 metres with your calf from a starting lme and finish while still holding on to the of the halter This is not as easy a feat as you would think please picture about a dozen calves running at the same time in the same direction as fast as they can This should be interesting I On September 7th there will be the warmth of the animals the sweet smell of hay and the hopeful talk f the people as they prepare for the show Georgetown Fair welcomes you to the cattle show 1991 145 ANNUAL FALL FAIR 1991 Friday Sept to Sunday Sept Georgetown Fair Grounds Friday ha Open a p m in MIDWAY and all your favour CONCISIONS Dart Open Rep on loll 10 R frcsl In II I Hall Opens Pull 8 FOREVER YOUNG Saturday September MORNING Fa Open hit b Is Coun ry S ore Western Horse Pa Show AFTERNOON Cal Show Chappy ihc Clown Farm Olymp Dutch Sleam Organ ng Refreshment Garden Dart Tournament Rock Bands Chen ml ay Dance S ud a Volley Ball Calf Races Geo gc own G P Band ng Tw rl ng Club Pull Open Reg swat on P Valley Square Dancers Cloggcrs Hal on Gyuinasi on Booth Bunt Out Contest Be sure to see The Carroll Baker Show at Admission For Saturday Only after400pm FOR CARROLL BAKER SHOW MORNING Fa Open a 10 00am Homecraft Heavy Horse Show Horse Show Open Western Horse Show Pelt Zoo M dway SUNDAY September 8th AFTERNOON Karate Garden Country Rock Band ng Dog Ag 1 ty Show Chappy the Clown Pet SI Sphere Clown Band Chen Dance Siud o Demo Booth Pedal Tractor Pull Halton Gymnast P Valley Square Dancers GEORGETOWN FALL FAIR KIDDIES PEDAL TRACTOR PULL RULES AND REGULATIONS The contestant must be able to pedal the trac tor without assistance 2 Pedal tractors will be furnished for all pa ticipants 3 All contestants must wear shoes 4 All contestants will be given three chances to get the sled moving from the starting line The pulling tractor must stay between the lines of pulling lane at all times If the tractor leaves the pulling lane the distance will be measured from the starting line to the point where the tractor crossed the boundary 7 In case of a tie there will be a pull oil to deter mine the winner There will be five 5 classes of contestants they are Sunday Both and girls are eligible to enter age limit twelve not exceeding ninety pounds 10 The Judge decision will be final for all pulls 11 Ml contestants must he present by the time of pedal pull signed permission slip hi hand The required signature of parent or guardian releases he Georgetown Agricultural Society from any financial responsihllltj due accident Registration for the tractor pull will be one hour 12 30pm before pull lime 13 Participation limited first come served CHILI BE BY AN T OR GUARDIAN AT TIME OF REGISTRATION I ASM I I LASS- Inderal POINDS WM POINDS POINDS POINDS POINDS POINDS GEORGETOWN FAIR PET SHOW To be held Sunday Registration 12 00 noon Show 12 30 pm Committee in Charge Joyce Gosling Don Gosling Alva and Gilbert Preston Open lo girls and boys fourteen years of age and under All pet must be on a leash or contained in some way Each pet may compete in as many classes as it qualifies for SFCTION I CATS Largest Cat Cat with ihc most beautiful tail 3 Smallest Cat Most colourful Cat SFCTION 1 DOGS 1 Largest Dog 2 Best barker Pint Most obedient no tricks SECTION OPFN TO ALL PETS Georgetown Pet Most unusual Pet 3 Best dressed Pet 4 Pet most resembling the Fair President Bruce lure Trophy for Most Points in Show Prizes and Prize Ribbons Tar all entrants JanttiS JtAti Trifilgv Road North of Avenue Georgetown Hilton IKOniana 3631 Service Street Chipel Fie In Pre Independently Operated Georgetown Food Market MOORE PARK PLAZA 68 Main St North Georgetown Ontario Bob Pat Creasy Pleasing You Pleases Us

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