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The Brussels Post, 1969-08-28, Page 2pift -iiSDAY AIT(lI r ST ,191Pe THE BRUSSEL POST, BRUSSELS, ONTARIO A Fair to remember! Nine solid fun-packed days of wonder, entertainment and excitement for the whole family! This year's Great Western Fair promises more attractions for everyone to enjoy than ever before. You'll be, dazzled from the first day to the last — for instance, on September 5, 6, and 7, hear the delightUl IRISH ROVERS creators of the happy hit record, "The Unicorn." Also M.C. GLENN HAYWOOD, who can start an epidemic of laughter the moment he steps on a stage. And impressionist GEORGE KIRBY, a mimic without peers, a big man with a big smile and an infectious personality. Rounding out the three big opening shows at the grandstand is the former Miss. America winner, VONDA KAY VAN DYKE. On September 8, 9, and 10 the spotlight will be on America's greatest trumpet showman AL HIRT, the really big man with the sweet horn! Also the vivacious GOLDDIGGERS, the fabulously talented 12 young beauties who've sung and danced up a storm of popularity on Dean Martin's television series. The master of ceremonies will be ROLLY HAMMOND, the hilarious nightclub entertainer. Appearing on the same program is the popular DEBBIE LORI KAYE, who wears her heart on her sleeve for everyone captured by her appealing voice. Debbie will be accompanied by THE RHYTHM PALS and AL CHERNY and they will also star in the afternoon performances September 8, 9, and 10. On the final three days, September 11, 12, and 13, excitement and thrills take over with the grandstand appearance of HUBERT CASTLE'S INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS, returning to.amaze and entertain Great Western Fairgoers three times each day to wind up nine solid days of great entertainment. And there's far more, of course — Dad and Mom will be royally entertained by the sultry rhythms of THE REGAL TAHITIANS, featuring the Moorea Drum Dancers in the Marco Polo Lounge during the entire nine days of the Fair. There will be photo, fiddler and dance competitions, fashion shows, marching bands, exhibits of farm, industry and sporting goods, the popular horse show, flower show, fine eating in the new "Top of the Fair' dining lounge in the grandstand, many new exciting Midway attractions, and special Kiddieland features for the youngsters. Plus the opportunity to win a new Chevrolet car daily' Admission is only $1.25 for adults at all times, and 25 cents for children. Truly, the Great Western Fair promises to be "A family affair"! VISIT SOUTH SEA ISLAND PARADISE AT VV:g„STERN FAIR Things get really hot when the Regal Tahitian Dancers hit the stage at the Great Western Fair September 5 - 13. Performing four shows daily in the exciting new Marco Polo Theatre restaur- ant these carefree islanders from. the South Seas do wild rhythmic dances; dressed in colourfui native costumes, The entire second floor of the Marco Polo Theatre restaurant has been transferred into a South Stl, Island paradise where the Tahitians along with the MOorea Drum Dancers do their love dances, aparima dances and even walk on fire! Fairgoers will get an extra treat when the world- of fashions once again is featured at the theatre restaurant plus a special Ladies Day sh OW for 'Matrons, The latest in style and fashions will he shown for mat- ronly women in a special evening performance Monday,. September 8th, The setting is 11)1101100 oft with a variety of foods and products from around the world and the fairgoers can see, smell and eat fbe foods and products from man) different lands just by coming to this year's Great Western Fair September 5 13. Admission $1,25 -- Children 25c TAKE PRECAUTIONS IN BEE REMOVAL -7qngged by bees this slur:me.' There are several steps tb homeowner can take to destroy nests built in or near their harm 1: Although bees are normally con- sidered beneficial insects i tithe pollination of fruit and seed crops and in the productio n of hon--,7, the Department of A ,,4rIVICxtill'i" t'; ; the University of DitaIph says that because of stings bees carryithey may be a hazard. Therefore, under Some circumstances it is desirable that they be destroyed. Swarming is quite a natural eurrence. TioneYbeeS often congre gate in a cluster Which mayy form on a tree branch or fence post. "If left undisturbed,'' says fir. M, V. Smith of the DepartMent of Agriculture, ''such a cluster ,will usually fly off within a day or two, Without harnitng anyone." However, if the presence of a large. ntilither of stinging insects makes people uneasy. Dr, Smith advises that. ininiediate adtiou May he taken. A beekeeper May be called Upon to reinev the Warm. Or it may be destroyed by clipping off the branch: on which the bees are clustered, platting it in a sack or tartan and htirnig it. This should ,be done in the evening *hen the bee are tpilet, Certain insecticides are also effective in destroying bees. Bumblebees prodlice nests, Seldom holding more than 100 bees. They prefer to host on the ground, or in strawstacks, ant- hillidings and woodpiles, Dr, Smith says that the nest popu- latiOti dies off in the fall. Wasps build fairly large paper ittiOtt Of Several hilildred Insects. They attach their nests tit the eaves of 'houses, hri,nches caf trees and shrubs arid sometimes on: or beneath; the ground. The D ep rtm eat ennahasizes that treatment tot' removal of bees and wasps should be darried out only iii the evening. At that time all been and wasps are in the nest and a complete kill is possible, And also there is '.ess risk of being stung. Fur1he7 informail ,n on the cicr- struetion of boos and wasps may he obtained from the Ontario De- partment of Agrientnro and Foca; Publication 157, Removal of tees .from thildings and Trees, Its' YOUR MONEY THAT PAYS THE TAB John Q. l'ablic was (aught throwing an empty cigarette pack out: of his window. It wasn't. the first time. he lied done this but it was the first time he was caught at it, Mrs. John Q. Public tossoet a conple of tissues out of the win- dow while cleaning- her purge, it wasn't the first times fOr lice ( ,Pinior was caitglii ditching a pop bottle, Tic was leering fast, `1 bey aro representativos of the sornp Iritt persons filled in 39(18 ter litterlfig Ontario's highways and Of the 'hundreds of 440000 were stopped end warned by the policy_ about the law against lit tering,. Cleaning- tip after fltitarita's motorists is an expensive basin. ass. hat year the Department of HighWaYs found that it cost $9t0,000. \vim{ the Q. Public fmnily forgets is that any Avny yon look at, it. it's their money Ihn: pay:: ow (leaning tab. It coititl be mit ltrfter use, BOWLING AnYritin Wishing to bowl this Year kitti13* phone VISIT WESTERN. FAIR, SEPTEMBER 5 TO ATI A FAMILY AFFAIRWf BERG Sales • ..Service 11nAtallation, FR 'E.E :ESTIMATES • gaol, -Cleaners • -Bunk .Peettell•' Stabling DONALD • G, IVES bLYII-1 • Obbne .449W4