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NORTH REPORT During the week ending December II officers of the Ontario Provincial Police stationed at North Helton i Detachment worked a total of ftUV noun and patrolled miles on area roads under their jurisdiction There were 10 drivers summoned to appear In Court or traffic violations and an additional drivers received warnings 31ft convictions were registered In proceedings held in Provincial Court There were general currences investigated during this reporting period Included in this number were 3 thefts l person charged for violating the Liquor Control Act 1 occurrence of damage to property l assault vehicle recovered for another Police Department and com plaints about trespassers The remaining occurrences were minor In nature AND All THROUGH NAPPY or A A AMD OUT ON Not A THAT t TO To I IVES Wat or So BY f ox At INCREASE Obviously driving week has concluded An occurred once again in the number of traffic collisions Twenty seven vehicles were involved In JO collisions this week and damage was estimated to total lis 00 In of these collisions the death of one man resulted and people were in The remaining collisions caused damage one to prop Eleven charges have been against drivers Involved In these collisions and more charges are pending Causes of these collisions have been attributed to Inattentive driving speed loo fast for road or traffic conditions Improper passing and fail to yield During the week PC J H Accident Prevention Officer from North Detachment spoke to students at Stewarttown and Mary Hopkins Public Schools and St Thomas School about safety Good visibility Is an important factor In the proper operation of a motor vehicle December weather Is changing weather and Snomo Club Get Care Tips The second meeting of the Hal ton H Snowmobile Club was held on Wednesday December at Shell Service Station where leader Keith Ella welcomed the group Other leaders are Bill Wilson and Russell Murray of Country Mart Acton Skfroule Ski and Snow Cruiser Snowmobiles were on display and got a thorough Inspection by the enthusiastic members Divided into groups each with a leader the members received Instruction on the general maintenance of the various models This was followed by a quit on the evening s lesson It was learned that a vehicle travelling at with air at degrees created a wind chill factor of 49 degrees Attendance was taken with all members answering the roll call in learning about care of a snowmobile and safety measures necessary for a new and exciting winter sport GEORGETOWN HERALD THURSDAY Ml Hunter CARPET TILE LTD GUARANTEED AN INSTALLATION WITH A DIFFERENCE YOU CAN SEE ARMSTRONG AVE GEORGETOWN ONTARIO PHONE RES CARPET TILE VINYL FLOORING IndoorOutdoor Carpal FREE ESTIMATES required fron onehalt hour after sunset to onehalt hour before sunrise and at any time when visibility prevents you from seeing clearly persons and I vehicles at least feet away Be a wise driver In daylight hours when visibility is poor always turn on your headlights Remember You can not an accident If you group Later all enjoyed do nuts and coffee A vote of thanks was extended to the hosts Mr and Mrs Ella by president Paul Stewart Next meeting to be held January at Gord Gulf Station dealer in Know Prince Snowmobiles I Members felt the evening had Interesting and very helpful past week le heavy fog without drivers did driving In the heavy fog headlights during daylight was much easier to see the cars that had their headlights on even though It dldn necessarily help the drivers of these cars to see Do not be a moving hazard do not hesitate to use your headlights see and be seen DO YOU KNOW WHERE TO BUY Chrysler Plymouth REED CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH STREETSVILLE 8261211 COMPLETE SERVICE REPAIR Facilities For All Makes of Cars When we trim our house with evergreens or flowers we never stop to consider that the custom Is centuries old In some sections of Europe too there arc ways of decorating that are likewise taken for granted However If we were to go into some of these houses at the Christmas season we would probably consider their strange In Serbia and Poland for Instance straw Is a must preparing the house for Yule In Poland the straw Is scattered he table where the Christmas Eve supper will be set In SerUa straw Is brought Into the house on the eve of Yule and scattered generously about the kitchen and In to the the other rooms The most beloved of all the Christmas greens of course is the Christmas tree There are many stories ana legends connected with its origin The Germans are probably the first nation to have made the tree the center of the Christmas celebration We are told that Martin Luther was first to bring a fir tree Into the house and set lighted tapers on It for his children In America as soon as the Christmas trees come on the market greens for decorating can be from the same merchants who ell the trees Laurel strung in ropes is a favorite for outdoor decorating Holly is another favorite Aside from these there are fir and pine houghs mistletoe cedar boxwood and cones from the pines Each home decorator has his own special way of using the greens to best advantage A clever decorator makes useof greens cut from the garden or from a too high Christmas tree mom bar Uniurtg When Christmas Comes Regarding gifts to mailmen paper boys drycleaning men and other faithful service people who come to your house There are plenty of answers to this each person does what he sees fit from nothing at all fairly lavish gifts It is nice remember faithful service people at Christmas but let It be of your own volition There are always reports of shakedown gifts so don let yourself be victimized Anyone appreciates a little extra cash in crisp new bills In a card so It takes on the gift rather than grudging category A couple of dollars to five dollars depending on the number of and your budget give you some leeway if then are these whom you think be map- gift think in terms of Christmas cookies or something family enjoy Choose it and trucks BANKING HOURS CHRISTMAS YEARS FOR THE INFORMATION OF OUR CUSTOMERS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON WE WILL OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING HOURS Thursdays Dec am to pm Fridays Dec Closed at 3 pm Mondays Dec 27 Jan Closed all Day Winners of the December 15th 5000 1000 SEASONS GREETINGS ROYAL BANK THE BANK DOUG Manager Gcorgitown Branch Kin Lottery II tickets may be purchased from any Kinsmen Clubs or authorized sales outlets