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The Rural Voice, 2000-09, Page 30® Province of Ontario Savings Office Your deposits are guaranteed without limit h\ the Prov ince of Ontario Locations near you: Alymer, London, Owen Sound. Seaforth, St. Marys, Walkerton, Woodstock. Guelph as well as various locations in Toronto See you at our information booth in Tent B at the International Plowing Match at Elora, September 19-23/00 Specialists: • ALL FARM BUILDINGS • GALVANIZED STEEL • COLOURED STEEL • WOOD SIDES • FENCES • AIRLESS SPRAY PAINTING • SANDBLASTING • 1300M TRUCK We Power Wash Everything Before We Point It! 519-848-3184 1-800-837-0246 R Rat ARTHUR. ONTARIO NOG 1A0 26 THE RURAL VOICE All kinds of local entertainment will be showcased at the match. With a stop at the three lifestyles tents visitors can hear about the ghosts in Wellington County. purchase a home craft and buy a ticket to win a quilt. "We have something for all ages," family lifestyles co-chair Sandra Howatt said. In one tent "The Quilts: Roots and Wings" will feature the work of area quilters from the county quilt competition. The winning quilts will be among 14 different quilts. Visitors will see wearable quilted clothing and also get the opportunity to purchase a raffle ticket for two quilts. "The quilt tent is beautiful as ever," Howatt said. Shoppers must be sure to make a stop at the craft tent, which Howatt compared to a craft show, with about 50 local artists and crafters. In the Homespun Country Theatre a different presentation will be made every 45 minutes, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Topics of presentation include fitness, fashion, cooking, health, decorating and antiques. Speakers will present a wide range of topics such as reflexology, angels and natural flower remedies. "We hope people who come to the tent and sit down will go away having learned something," Howatt said. Border collies are scheduled to round up sheep and Scottish athletes will demonstrate events held at The Highland Games, an annual Fergus weekend celebration, twice a day during the five-day match. Special events and parades chair HJ Smith has a line-up he hopes will appeal to young and old. "There's a wide variety of things, :here is going to be something that interests most people there," he remarked. Local politicians and dignitaries, members of the Ontario legislature and Ontario Premier Mike Harris as well as members of the Federal parliament will be on hand for the opening day parade of the Elora match. On the Saturday, the final day of the match, pony rides will be offered for only two dollars. Robinson met the 32 Queen of the Furrow representatives and is particularly proud of this year's Wherever you want to go. • Advanced 4 -stroke SOHC powerplant has a greater towing rating than any other ATV in it's class • 4x4 traction -grabbing, Automatic Power -Drive System • 242 pound capacity composite racks • High snorkel air duct provides exceptional waterproofing • Leader in anti -icing carb heater technology K Kawasaki (519) 369-3594 Kawasaki Hwy 6, Just south of Durham AIIIP GEORGIAN POWER SPORTS DURHAM ONTARIO