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The Rural Voice, 1994-09, Page 45located on the city's west side on 3rd Ave. West between 9th and 10th St. West. The museum is housed in BiIIy Bishop's childhood home, built about 1894. Dedicated volunteers give tours through the home Monday through Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and takes special bookings for group tours by appointment. No admission is charged but donations are appreciated, with $10 donations receiving a membership in the Billy Bishop Heritage, "an incorporated group of volunteers interested in maintaining and preserving the memory of one of Canada's finest air aces". The year 1994 marks the centennial of BiIIy Bishop's birthday and there are special events planned, Dr. Robert Graham, former Chairman of the Billy Bishop Heritage, explains. "Canada Post has issued a amp honouring Billy Bishop to be welled at the BiIIy Bishop Regional irport on the outskirts of Owen Bund. As well, there is a centennial -est especially designed for the xasion and available for sale at the useum, along with hats, T-shirts, odel plane kits of the Nieuport 17 1d the S.E.5a, and decals." The Victorian -style house contains ;rsonal furniture and possessions of illy Bishop such as his uniform and ;plicas of his Victoria Cross, tilitary Cross, and Distinguished ervice Order medals. There is lilitary history, well-documented nd well -presented, along with aintings, model airplanes, and ooks. The Billy Bishop Heritage Support Troup, made up of ladies in the area, s working on its third quilt, epresenting Bishop's 15 medals. Allow at least one -and -a -half lours for the museum, depending on he age of young people in the family. Be sure to take a trip back in anada's history of proud military involvement. The museum displays hometown pride in one of Canada's famous sons with careful attention to detail. A day at the museum again calls for family fun and more physical activity. Head south from Owen Sound on Highways 6 and 10, 4 kilometers south to Storybook Park Road, by the Norvar Scarf paints. Sunday, October 16, 1994 1:00 - 5:00 P.M. Sample the Foods of our Irish Heritage Traditional Celtic Music & Dance Performances • Celtic Blacksmithing • Potato Printing • Celtic Harp Making • Violin Making • Horse & Wagon Rides Adults $5.00 Children $2.00 (13 and under) COUNTY OF GREY-OWEN SOUND MUSEUM 975 6t11 Street East Opposite Holiday Inn Tel. 376-3690 142nd OWEN SOUND FALL FAIR Sept. 8, 9 & 10 THURSDAY 6:30 - Bingo 7:00 - Western Horse Show FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. — Regional 4H Show Sponsored by Formosa Mutual SATURDAY 1:00 - Heavy Horse Pull 9:00 - Teen Video Dance Royal Bank Day EVERY DAY Local Entertainment Giant Midway Grey and Bruce County Sponsored Course (Ontario Agriculture Training Institute) CUTTER CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION 1 Day Classroom — 1 Day Practical in -the -bush Training The Week of - September 12 - October 3 Held in a convenient location in Grey and Bruce Cost: $65.00 (Non -Farmer Reg. $195.00) Become certified in chainsaw operation. Ontario Regulation 107 of the Industrial Safety Act effective October 1/89 states that anyone operating a chainsaw and selling forestry products must be certified or accredited. It is recommended that anyone who operates a chainsaw and handles wood become certified as a cutter. Certification is required by law for anyone cutting and selling forestry products. This course will be led by a qualified instructor trained by the Forest Products Accident Prevention Association. Cutter Program • Protect self and others • Demonstration of safety equipment required • Work in a safe environment • Plan, organize and prepare job site • Maintain chainsaw and related telling equipment • Saw sharpening demonstration and practise . • Video - 'Doing It Right' • How to use Green Book • Video - 'Cutting and Felling Problem Trees' • Practise cutting and felling in the bush • Fell trees, limb and top trees, buck logs PRE REGISTER AT: Grey Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs 181 Toronto St. S. Box 496 Markdale ON NOC 1 HO Tel: (519) 986-2040 / (519) 794-2322 1-800-265-9152 Fax: (519) 986-3014 ° Ontario SEPTEMBER 1994 41