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Coldwater Fall Fair planning starts Bv E. Lorraine Orr "The Coldwater Fall Fair will be extended to three days in 1981," said Fair president, John Orr. during his address at the annual agricultural society's dinner and meeting last month. "There were 14 ac- tivities taking place in the area of the race track on Saturday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. not to mention the displays in the arena and it was impossible for visitors to see it all. Many of the directors never made it to the outside exhibits." He added, "The executive have decided to extend to the Sunday afternoon, with ten- tative plans of moving the rabbit show, horse draw. western show and other horse events to this time. Coldwater's 1981 Fall Fair will be Friday to Sunday, Sept. 26, 27 and 28, inclusive." The business portion of the meeting was under the able direction of master of ceremonies, Lloyd Dunlop, who with his popular '"sroaner" jokes kept the audience well entertained. Firefighters respond to three alarms Midland firefighters have answered three calls since Friday. Monday afternoon they were called to a Queen-Yonge Street home. Turns out it was a false alarm. Saturday they responded to a call in the evening to 554 Russell St. There an air tight stove had created some problems. However there was no damage reported. And Friday morning firefighters were called to RCA at 11:45 a.m. Turns out that call was a false alarm. Think of the future -- Use Secretary-treasurer Mrs. Valerie Hamilton, read the minutes of the previous annual meeting and the financial report of the Fair. Tom Smith, ist vice president, gave a detailed report of each Fair division, com- plimenting the various directors on their ex- cellent work which made the 1980 Fair such a success. The Man of the Hour at the annual meeting was Elmer Gratrix. Each year the Agricultural Society honors someone who has given their time and energy to the bet- terment of the Cold- water Fair. Elmer has_ been associated with the Coldwater Fair for over 25 vears. During this time he has been the director in charge of the senior section of Grains and Vegetables. A great believer. in encouraging the young people of the area to take part in the Fair, Elmer donated several varieties of potatoes each year to the three participating public schools, enabling the students to _ plant, cultivate and display the crop in competition at the Fair. He also introduced a category of vegetable displays specifically for high school students to enter so they would not be excluded from the Fair upon leaving public school. During his three years as_ president (1976-1979) Elmer was the moving force behind the decision to build new sturdy pens for the goats and swine. He contributed many hours of time and knowledge to many other projects, also. It was with pleasure that president John Orr presented Elmer with a framed _ certificate acknowledging his dedication and also with a __ barometer / hygro- meter. Mrs. Gratrix was the recipient of an arrangement of silk flowers. Elmer was especially the future. Huronia Chapter The Ontario Electrical League el Converting from oil to electricity can make you eligible for a Federal grant worth up to $800. Then you can move up to a heat- ing system with a reliable energy source, a long term dependable cost and an excellent safety record. Why not find out soon what kind of electric heat can best suit you for your needs now and in pleased to have present his five sons -- Charles. Murray and Garnet of this area and Lloyd of Bewdsley and Cecil of Barrie. along with their families. Also attending was: Elmer's sister, Eileen, and her husband Lloyd Quantrell of Huntsville, and_ his brother Joe and family of Waubaushene. The evening ended with a complete review of the Fair shown on colored slides, taken by photographer Gary Pipher. Donald Jackson, former world figure skating champion, is returning to Coldwater to star in the Coldwater Skating Club's carnival. The show, with the theme. "The Wizard of Oz" will take to the ice on Feb. 28 and March 1. The two day show is a first for the Coldwater club. All members of the club are involved in this production. An added attraction will be the amateur dance team of Terry Lynn Black and Mirke Savic. Tickets are $3.50 for adults; $2.50 for seniors and $1.50 for students. Pre-schoolers will be admitted free. Coldwater Canadiana executive have received a grant of $4,781 from the Ministry of Culture and Recreation for 1981. This will help in the continuing work of the Woodrow museum. Ata recent meeting a suggestion was made by member Jean Carson that all schools in the area. as well_ as Penetang-Midland Coach Lines and Travelways be advised of the attractions at the museum in the hope they will include Canadiana in their tour schedules. A motion was passed to purchase an old leather trunk owned by Pansy Mayo. The trunk, which has been in Mrs. Mavo's family for over 32 vears, has reinforced leather corners with brass studs. The moulded round top is kept. shut with leather straps and the brass lock. dated 1885, was made in New Jersey. The numerous stickers indicate it was once a theatrical trunk. At the April 28 general meeting the guest speaker will be Hugh MacMillan of the Ontario Archives. His topic will include family histories and historical points of interest in the area. Canadiana meetings will now be held on the 4th Tuesday of each month. The 1981 agenda has been set. These events will be an- nounced in the newspapers prior to their occurrence. Congratulations to Terrv Piggott on her recent engagement to Thomas Malloy of Orillia, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Malloy of Seebright, Ontario. Terry is the only daughter of Jim and Lorraine Piggott of Coldwater: Wedding is planned for August, 1981. Can you imagine having quads, triplets and twins all arriving in your family within several weeks of each other. That is what is hap- pening at the Bondell Goat farm, outside of Coldwater. Bonnie Gillespie's "ladies", as she fondly calls them, have had a total of 69 kids so far and more to come. It is more unusual for a nanny to have only one kid at a time than it is to have four. Bonnie is the director of the popular Goat Show at the Coldwater Fall Fair. "Should women enter politics'? was the Roll Call to be answered by members attending the recent meeting of the Huronia Women's Institute. The group gathered at the home of Joyce Hall in Coldwater for home-made Chinese Food before conducting their meeting. The motto for the evening was "'Today's news is tomorrow's history. A course in Crewel Embroidery is being made available to the members who will join with the North River Institute ladies on January 28 to learn the intricacies of this needlework. A delegation is to attend the February council meeting in Coldwater regarding the unsafe road con- ditions along the nor- thern portion of the riverbank and in front of the doctors' office. The members are concerned with the lack of guar- drails and the narrow shoulder in this area. Several cars have slid over the bank at various times. Members were asked to give 1 cent for every window in their house, to be given to the Pennies for Friendship fund. Citizenship and World Affairs convenor, Shirley Doble, ex- pressed her personal feelings at the time when she became a Canadian citizen. Bob MacDonald was unanimously returned to the position of chairman of the Cold- water Businessmen's Association at their recent election. Doug Beach is to remain as secretary. The directors will be Ken Athron, Jelte Bakker, John Holgate and _ Will Lymus. A motion was made to appoint one more director and from these directors a vice- chairman will be elected. John Holgate, who recently met with the Honorable James Show and MPP Gordon Smith, reported they discussed the concern of the business people in regard to the new high- way and it's affect on the businesses. of Coldwater. Mr. Smith supported Coldwater's concern and arranged for the Businessmen's Association members to receive copies of maps showing the proposed changes and cloverleaf to be constructed in the area of the Moonstone Hill. 33% TO 50% DAILY SAVINGS Ready-Made Drapes AND Upholstery Fabrics Ontario's largest selection of READY-MADE DRAPES. _| All in-stock, all sizes, from ' $49.95 for a 12 ft. wall. A huge upholstery fabrics in stock at low mill outlet prices * from $2.99 yd. and up. Save q many $$$$. ; * Also upholstery supplies. 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