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Port Perry Star, 4 Mar 1981, p. 29

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NA INR ali TR A... Opening In May 1981 | World of magic awaits you at Wonderland From the summit of Wonderland's man-made mountain you can see all the way to the CN Tower in downtown Toronto, 32 km, (20 miles) away. Immediately beneath is $115 million worth of fantasy in a 144 ha (360 acre) amuse- ment "Theme" park. It's 'the hottest Ontario tourism attraction since the tower went up. Canada's Wonderland, a Disneyland of the North, is a self-contained world of the Robert Flett elected President of Holstein-Friesan Association T. Robert Flett; Oshawa, Ontario, has been elected by the National Board of Directors as President of the Holstein-Friesian Associat- ion of Canada. His appoint- ment was made at the meet- ing of the New Board of Directors in Toronto, 12th of Feb., 1981. The Association's new President was born in York County in 1927. "He was educated at the local "Red School House" and Oshawa Collegiate and Vocational School. He has resided at the present farm since 1934. Mr. Flett's career as a breeder of purebred Holstein imagination. ~ As well as elaborate rides, games and live shows, there will be restaurants serving every- thing from brontosaurus burgers to tempura; air- conditioned kennels for pets, who are not allowed in the park; and even a branch of the Toronto Dominion bank. Half an hour's drive north- west of Toronto, near Maple, - Ontario, Wonderland will come to life in the spring of 1981 when it will open to an anticipated two to three cattle culminated in 1963 when. he received the distin- guised Master Breeder: Shield recognizing his successful breeding pro- gram at Flettdale Holsteins. At that time, he was the second youngest person to receive the award. He has been an active participant in many organizations over the years. He was president of the Oshawa Milk Producers Association at the time when the Ontario Milk Marketing Board was formed and was a member of the first Ontario County Milk Committee. In 1963, Mr. Flett joined the. Type Classification staff of the Holstein Association Protect your estate by making a Will Your Aunt Margaret has a collection -- of antique furniture you are very fond of. She has often told you "It will be yours when I'm gone." You and she both sincerely believe this.to be true. Aunt Margaret died very suddenly and didn't leave a will. The cherished antiques became a part of her estate and were sold to a dealer who immediately shipped them-to--Montreal. -- This action was taken so that who: owns real estate and dies without leaving a will. His wife will be immediately hampered. She cannot sell the real estate in order to support herself without an order from the court. There is a common myth that settling an estate is more expensive with a will than without one. The reverse is almost always true. The lawyer who draws up the will is always aware of ways in which to save- money. Did you know there Margaret's estate could be "are several exemptions to "settled". Once the estate was liqui- fied the cash funds were divided among her children. You didn't get any money but, more important, the lovely furniture is no longer in the family and that is what you cared about. succession duties of which one may take advantage: for children, certain gift bequests; for religious, charitable and educational purposes and others, certain - property bequests. Everyone is taxed in one way or another from cradle Almost everyone has to the grave, but the one who something to leave to some- one else. Making a will is putting in writing what we feel in our hearts in regard to the future distribution of our property. On the contrary not to make a will means leaving the disposition of your earthly possessions to an indifferent government department and or a law firm which does not know you. ' Many people argue that they don't own any real estate so why bother with a will. Well, supposing you were in an accident on the way to work and you died. Someone--your widow, parents or children--should be able to collect enough money to pay the bills. In cases where you hadn't left a will naming a beneficiary, there can be problems in establishing who has the legal right to put in a claim. Consider, as well, a person saves or has valuables is also taxed. after death. Death creates a tax liability and therefore plans should be made to make this as small as the law allows. Remember, too, disposing of your property as you wish is one of the privileges of the democratic way of life. Pro- tect yourself and your loved ones! For further information contact Consumer Services, Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Canad<, 25 St. Clair Avenue Ontario MAT 1M2. Fast, Toronto, Tele- phone 416-966-8124. (Collect calls are accepted). HELPFUL HINT Baking soda quickly cleans spatters and traffic grime from windshields, headlight8, chrome and enamel. Wipe with soda sprinkled onto a damp sponge. Rinse. Holsteins. He is-a dedicated, -- - sound thinker with the best PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, March 4, 1981 -- 29 million visitors in its first een million people live within season, from May to 322km (200 miles) of the site. September. When the doors swing open It was a windy day in late next May 23, here's what's in October when I put on a hard store. hat and toured Wonderland for a preview of its near- finished state. As we climb- ed the 45 m (150 foot) mount- ain and walked the streets paved with red and white bricks (no hot sticky asphalt here), we had to imagine hordes of children who are expected to pour in next summer. More than fourt- WHAT YOU'LL SEE In the shadow of the mountain, a jester juggles in the courtyard of Medieval Faire. From the face of the mountain, an Acapulco-style high diver leaps 18 m (60 feet) into the reflecting pool of the Royal Fountain. Over at the Victorian Bandstand a gang of musical Pearly Kings play jazz. Kids hang tight as a replica ship, the Viking's Rage, swings high in the sky. Fred Flinstone and Yogi Bear climb off the TV screen and walk around, hugging visitors and posing for pictures. As our tour guide painted this scene, amid the jack- hammers and wheelbarrows I looked up to see a roller coaster waving a Canadian flag at us. Four of Wonderland's five - theme areas will be com- plete by May: International Street, Medieval Faire, Grand World Exposition of 1890 and the Happyland of Hanna-Barbera, a playland for younger children named after the creators of Fred, Yogi, Barney Rubble and Scooby Doo. Frontier canada will be ready for the 1982 season. You'll be able to buy souvenirs, Spanish dolls, and and worked part-time until 1972. During this time, he dispersed his Holstein herd which was recorded as having the highest sale aver- age for that year. In 1971-72 he established a new herd and consequently, from 1971- 78 exhibited one All- American, seven all- Canadians and three Reserve All-Canadian animals. In addition, he showed the Grand Champion at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in 1975 and the World Dairy Expo in 1976. Flettdale ranked as having the highest county herd average in 1976-77-78 with composite BCA's of 186, 185, and 183.5 per cent. His herd was again dispersed in 1979 attaining the second highest average in Canada. T. Robert Flett has judged major Holstein shows in all provinces of Canada, the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Brazil, Uruguay, Scotland, England, Spain and Japan. Bob's charming wife Vi has accompanied him on many occasions and both have represented Canadian Hol- steins with pride and dedi- cation. Mr. Flett has also been involved in seminars and breed promotion in Cuba, Argentina, Holland, Germany and Italy. The Fletts have two daughters. Jane is a registered nurse at the Toronto General Hospital and Isabell works as Assist- ant Editor with the Holstein- Friesian Journal after completing her B.A. and B. Ed. T. Robert Flett is regarded by friends and colleagues as a progressive breeder, exhibitor, and judge of interests of the Canadian Holstein foremost in his mind. The Holstein-Friesian Association of Canada is honoured and pleased to accept T. Robert Flett as President of the Holstein Association for 1981. The following have been elected as officers of the Holstein-Friesian Associat- ion of Canada for the term of 1981. President-T. Robert Flett, Oshawa, Ontario; 1st Vice hand-blown glass on Inter- national Street in the Alpine, Scandinavian, Latin and Mediterranean buildings. In a 3,500-seat open-air Greek amphitheatre, a 30- minute revue of pop and country music called Singing to the World will alternate with Rock Around the Clock, a 1950s musical about high school heartache. Canter- bury Theatre in Medieval Faire (a castle on the outside a modern 1,100-seat theatre inside) will be home to a 40-minute musical, Those Magnificent Movies, presented by 20 singers and dancers in over 200 costumes. That works out to a different costume every four minutes. , At a privateer"s ship moored on the water at Arthur's Bay, you'll see fire- works and acrobatic stunts, and have a chance to parti- cipate in the show. At the Grande World Exposition, children can play video games and pinball in the Crystal Arcade, while their parents take a nostal- gic ride. on a refurbished carousel, circa 1928. Past the rainbow entrance to the Happyland of Hanna- Barbera, acrobatic sea-lions dolphins, cockatoos and macaws will entertain. This is where you'll find Scooby's Ghoster Coaster (you'll have to brave your way through a haunted house to get on), Flintstone mobiles that drive the children to Barney's Relaxing over the weekend and Need a.good book to read? SEE OUR LARGE SELECTION OF BOOKS & MAGAZINES CHOOSE FROM OVER 950 TITLES © Harlequin Romances ® Adventure & Suspense e Women's Weekly ® Science Fiction o Best Sellers e Emilie Loring oe Westerns e Humour oe Magazines e And Much, Much More. Burgers, and Boulder Bumpers (bumper cars only for people under a certain .height). Wonderland staff predict you will need eight hours to see everything. An average family of four is expected to spend about $80, but if you bring a lunch and forgo souvenirs, you can do it for about $46. If you're driving to Canada's Wonderland, don't worry about missing the turnoff. You can see the mountain and the roller coasters waving Canadian flags from the highway. WHAT IT COSTS Official prices have been set. A variety of passes, including a two-day passport for $23.50 per person will be available. Most visitors will probably opt for a book of 12 coupons ($11.95 for adults, $10.95 for children 3 to 8). This will cover admission (quoted at $9.95 alone for adults) and rides and attractions. Wonderland's opening weekend is May 23. There- after, it will be open daily from May 30-Sept. 7; week- ends only Sépt. 12-27. Hours: May through August, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; after Sept. 7, 10 am. - 8 p.m. For general information on Canada as a travel destin- ation contact the Canadian Government Office of Tourism, Ottawa, Canada, KI1A OHS. President-Gordon E. McKay, Richmond, B.C.; 2nd Vice President-Allison Fawcett, Winchester, Ontario; 3rd Vice President- Wm. R. Grieve, Dorchester, Ontario; 4th Vice President- Earl -Osborne, Rockwood, Ontario; Past President- Grant P. Floyd, Sussex, N.B., Chief Executive Officer-David H. 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