From the Echo
The Echo is a community newsletter passing on information about happenings in the communities of Gleichen and Cluny. It comes out 6 times a year. It goes to a majority of households in this area.
Gleichen Communities in Bloom Photo Contest:
- The picture must be taken by you.
- Only one entry/household
- The picture must be a 4×6, 2008 picture.
- On the back of the photo, on a seperate piece of paper, put your name, address and phone number.
- Submit your photo, in a sealed envelope to the Library by the end of July.
- Photos will be displayed on Aug.23rd at the Fall Fair.
- Attendees to the Fair will judge.
- Prize winner and prize announced in the Sept./Oct. Newsletter.
Gleichen Show and Shine
Aug. 23rd, at the Fall Fair. Register in advance with G. Bishop- 734-004 or at the gate between 8-10am. Judging done 2:p.m. and prizes given out by 3:30.
People’s Choice Award: $25, 1st: $75, 2nd: $50.
If you plan to enter a vehicle, phone by Aug. 16th, 2008. Cost $5.00 for 1, $10 for all others brought by 1 person. Cheques made out to: The Gleichen Fall Fair
Rules:
The following items must be in good working order to be judged by the local “judges”, but you are still welcome to enter your vehicle for the public to look at if it does not meet all these requirements:
- Horn: Hi and Low tones must work
- Low Oil Pressure & No Charge Lights: Lights on with ignition switch on, motor not running, lights go out with motor idling
- Headlights: high and low beams work
- Licence plate light works
- Turn Indicator & Signal lights must work
- Heater fan works
- If you have a “cigar” lighter-must work
- Radio in original appearance& must find at least 1 station
- Choke: must activate carburetor when pulled
- Rear View Mirror must be useable
- Hand brake must hold car
- Shift Pattern must work
- Hood Latch must be free of cracks
- Door Locks must work from in side and outside with their key
- Tires-:good tread
- Steering: No excessive play
- Brakes: no leaks
- Shock Absorbers: cars should bounce no more than 3 times
- Good spare tire (you may get a flat on the way to Gleichen!)
- Windshield Wipers: Arms & blades rotate freely. Blades not torn.
- Exhaust System: No leaks. Must exist rear of ca.
- No cracked windshields.
- No leaks in fuel system.
- Seat Adjustment: must latch in position
- Sun Visors: must hold adjustment
- Jack and Handle: must be the original type
- Recommend having seat belts and a fire extinguisher that is charged.
