Ontario Community Newspapers

Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), August 24, 1988, p. 3

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The Golden Helmets motorcycle learn was rained last year when they were scheduled to appear the Georgetown Fall Fair everyone Is OPP Golden Helmets Precision cycle team returns On Saturday Sept 10 the Georgetown Fairgrounds will be alive with music exhibits and com petitions Fangoers will be able to start their day of fun by watching the perform the r antics In the Fair parade that will travel through the downtown area at noon Follow the parade onto the fairgrounds and youwonlbedisappointed The Canadian American Paint Horse Show and the Beef Cattle and Dairy Show will be ongoing tions throughout the Councillor John McDonald band Sound Investment return to entertain along with Tiger Sharks a popular Guelph area band Sound Investment has a range of 60s and 70s material while Tiger Sharks are a rock and roll band By the time you checked out the exhibits and booths and sold hi to Wilbur the Purple Pig it be time Jo get a seat in the grandstand for Golden Helmets Molorcy pie Precision Team Show The team Is made up of 16 riders the a commentator and one mechanic from Transport Branch Each team member must have sue completed the threeweek I motorcycle course and have at least one complete season on motor J cycle traffic patrol The members must be in good physical condition They are all volunteers The used by the Golden Helmets are Davidson Police Specials They have FALL FAIR Sept GEORGETOWN 1 300 engines and weigh Each motorcycle is equipped with electronic siren radio and various emergency lights During the minute per the volunteer riders take their machines through a scries of complex patterns which arc intend ed lh maneuverability of the machines and the skill of the riders Training for the OPP precision team usually starts In the late ing The routines must be memorn and executed to perfection before thepubllc tosee the team The team docs between and 30 performances In a season at fall fairs and as a kickoff for charity events After each per formance the team members park their motorcycles at the per site and greet the public The team has performed for the FBI Canada Week in New York ty and the celebration of the Queens Silver Jubilee at Queens Park and many other functions The is Sgt John nold of Whitby detachment and he has years of riding experience with the OPP the past 15 years of which he has been the Forces Motorcycle Instructor The RIDE is under the direction of Staff Sergeant Bob Lyon Traffic and Marine Section of the Field Coor dinatlon Branch After a few rides on the Fabulous Show Midway it will be time to head on over to the Canadian Mini Tractor Pull at m Competitors from far and wide will thrill and entertain the audience with their iDtlll on the powerful machines From to pm there will be something new for the whole family The Remember Then family dance will feature and 60s music by Party Bop to the Beach Boys and boogie to the Beatles at the Georgetown Fair s first non alcoholic dance for nostalgia lovers of all ages Admission for all of this and much much more is S3 dally for adults and or seniors and students to 12 years of age The weekend pass at just per family Is by far the best the threeday event Gates are open Friday p Saturday to and Sun day 11 a to5p m See you at the Fair news Choir leader A presentation was made to Alan organist and choir leader of United Church and his fiancee Angela Jones In honor of their upcom marriage Sept Lois Held presented a of patio glasses mugs and tray on behalf of the choir Fred Paul presented a bead ed cut glass bowl on behalf of the church The presentation followed New arrival NORVAL Congratulations to Walter and Sylvia Burnetii and Vlnce and Nina De of Brampton on the birth of their first grandchild a little girl Lisa Marie at the Peel Memorial Hospital Brampton Aug Proud parents are Gary and Maria Brampton Proud grandparents NORVALCongratulalions to Bill and Isla Allison Georgetown and and Dam Sass of Toron to on the birth of their ret grand child a little girl at the Credit Valley Hospital Aug Proud parents arc Bob and Allison of Georgetown Recovering at home Get well wishes to Paul of Norval who has returned home from a stay in Peel Memorial Hospital Brampton Chamber offers to buy line If the town wants to buy the abandoned CN rail line the Georgetown Chamber of Com will supply the to pay for it The chamber passed a motion July to pay for the rail line and donate It to the citizens of Holton Hills Chamber president Murray said yesterday the land would make an excellent nature trail Although abutting residents often complained about noisy ac on the trail Mr the property appears to be In good tion The chamber set up a committee whose members walked the line and reported on its condition Downtown Georgetown B I A PEDESTRIAN MALL DAY Sat August 27th We are closing off the street to traffic because our stores are overflowing onto the sidewalk with great values Main Street will be closed from James to Church St all day Saturday Free en tertainment free balloons craft demonstrations Fun for the whole family LOTS OF FREE PARKING THEIIEItALD Wednesday Page Energy from waste Negative publicity not appreciated Region t taking kindly to negative publicity about energy A recent article in a Milton newspaper entitled EFW no panacea to problem written by Energy Probe an offshoot f the en vironmentalist group Pollution Pro be examined the concerns ding plants The article terms energy from waste plants high lech monsters and says has become but one tool In the waste management kit bag one that is unlikely to be used much as pressure from citizens con about the environment grows in the future Pollution Probes Thomas is quoted In the article as saying Outdoor event held in Brampton As part of the annual National Muscular Dystrophy Telethon the Limousine Association of Bramp ton Is holding a mammoth outdoor event al Shoppers World Bramp ton on Sept Events are to include an auction car wash barbecue and dance Other special attractions are sure to thrill every member of the fa ml Support Is needed to help raise the type of funds that Jerry kids so desperately need from Incinerators is so con with heavy metals that It has to be classified as hazardous waste Energy from waste plants turn a waste management pro- Into a hazardous waste pro blem and pollution problem The article spawned a report by Halton public works commissioner Robert Moore which said It has not been concluded that the ash from plants hazardous waste In fact the ash produced at plants Is exempted from provincial regulations which Identify waste he said In response to the article on passed a resolution that reads that where significant Information or misinformation is being circulated by uninformed persons regarding In and energy from waste In the media the waste manage ment committee requests the Ministry of the Environment both federally and pro ally to issue an Information package on inclncra Hon and energy from waste on units with proven technology has a commitment to burn SO per cent of Its waste for of the years the new landfill site Is In operation The Region wants an EFW plant in operation ny 1996 GEORGETOWN ACTON Classes for Children Adults TAPJAZZ For Information About Registering PHONE 4 168732989 Ask for Chen Lindsay Jarvis SJ MOTHERS YOUR CHILDRENS FEET ARE IMPORTANT BACK TO SCHOOL SHOES IN THE LATEST STYLES FROM FLETCHERS SHOES Kid Proof Shoes for BacktoSchool Boys LaceUp Oxford Sold Elsewhere at and 2998 Boys Boating Shoe th Black Sizes 1 2 Sold Elsewhere at and 2998 Girls Convertible Strap OUR PRICE Sold Elsewhere and 42 Girls Strap Petal CutOut Navy Grey Trim Black With Red SzesS Nike Tie JOGGER FOR BOYS Nike JOGGER For Boys and Girls Navy Grey and White With Pink 3498 Boys Reebok LACEUP JOGGER Boys or Girls HITOPS Various Styles and Colours FLETCHERS STAFF MAKES SURE THAT YOUR CHILD HAS THE RIGHT LENGTH AND WIDTH FOR COMFORT AND GROWING ROOM SERVICE REGISTERED ON STAFF FLETCHERS THE FOOT 8771664 FAMILY SHOES MAIN ST 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