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Weather Summary They Need a Big Brother Records Tumbled in Year of Extremes BY ROGER SMITH The year began with an extended period of very cold snowy weather By Jan 1 there was already IB snow on the ground and this snow cover persisted until late March Between Dec mo and Feb 4 1071 the average temperature was only degrees The temper ature fell below zero on nights during this period Although snowfall was near I average In January the cold weather prevented melting and large mow drifts were built up by strong westerly winds Bliizara- llke conditions halted traffic on Jan 2627 and Jan Four new record low temperatures were set In January After Feb the temperatures moderated but stormy weather continued There were freezing rain storms on Feb and ana three moderate snowfalls The weather was considerably cloud than usual SLOW TO ARRIVE Spring was slow to arrive in 1971 March was about degrees below average In temperature and had 3 major snowfalls for a total of IS The weather was generally quite sunny however and the cold was not Intense even though a low of degrees was recorded on March Cold weather lingered Into April Between April and the average low was only 17 degrees Although the rest of April was near average In temperature there was very little rainfall and the growing season was late starting The last snowfall on April brought the winter total to normal PLEASANT May was very pleasant with abundant sunshine and warm daytime temperatures The mercury reached degrees on May IB and Until the holiday weekend the month had been I very dry with only 17 of rain In days However almost an inch fell on the evening of May washing out the annual fireworks display June was an almost Ideal summer month In Tem peratures were well above average and highest on the weekends as It turned out Sunshine was welt above average and 24 days had at least 7 hours of sun The only blot on this pleasant record was the severe thun derstorm activity during the month The worst storms oc curred on June 13 and June both were on Sunday afternoons accompanied by high Very hot weather an with and degrees recorded COOL SUMMER Pleasant weather continued until July 16 with low humidities I and daytime highs of degrees The second half of July however was coot and damp August was very similar the first 20 days were generally sunny warm and dry but the rest of the month was very wet and cloudy It was quite hot on two occasions In August on Aug 79 190 and Aug However on August 24 a new record low of degrees was set It would be difficult to imagine a more pleasant autumn than 1971 In the 9 weeks Sept Nov 3 the temperature averaged degrees above normal Light winds sparse rainfall and abundant sunshine rounded out the fall weather pattern It was as hot as any part of the summer Sept 15 the temper averaged degrees The following week was rather overcast but temperatures reached the 70 on of the last days of September Total rainfall for the month was only onethird of average while temperatures averaged degrees above WARM AND CALM October was even remarkable On the fall air days Oct 1 and the highs were and the latter breaking an alltime record for the month The second half of October was persistently warm and virtually calm Almost every night was foggy but most days were sunny Three record temperatures were set on Oct and 31 The average temperature bet ween Oct 15 and Nov was degrees a full degrees above average November was typical with dull weather and large tem perature fluctuations from week to week Temperatures were as high as on the 2nd and on the 18th but as low as 13 on the and on the After a week there were only hours of sunshine In days inches of snow fell on the the heaviest fall In years in November December was quite mild in 1971 New records of degrees Dec 10 and degrees Dec 15wereset There was no severe cold during the month and for the first time since 1964 there was no while Christmas Winter sports enthusiasts finally had their prayers answered on Dec 30 when of snow fell TEMPERATURE EXTREMES Hjgh 93 degrees June Low degrees Jan Most above average temp degrees on Dec 10 plus degrees Most below average temp maximum 1 degree on Jan 18 degrees Heaviest 24hour rainfalls 1 1 79 June 1 July 3 1 Aug Heaviest snowfalls 18 4 Dec 4 B Mar 11 35 Mar 19 RECORD TEMPERATURES HIGH Date Temp O One Out of Every Thirty Boys In Georgetown Is Fatherless Feb Apr June 19 Oct Oct 20 Oct 28 Oct Dec 10 Dec 15 Jan 13 Jan 18 Jan 19 June 11 July Aug Nov Dec 49 Tic 1932 Tie 1045 Tie 1931 82 1919 7S 73 73 1946 14 7 1954 19 15 1920 17 12 1921 17 13 33 1966 37 1940 13 18 1924 1936 Skiing Smiths Win Medals at Racing Camp Christmas racing camp at the Caledon Ski Club proved very successful for the Smith family Cal won a gold medal Angela 10 won a silver and Randy 15 a bronze The awards were determined by racing time effort and improvement shown during the five day camp Their racing instructors were Bud Owen Sharon Abel and Erica DeBraun Csl was also chosen for the Nancy Green team This is his fourth year on the Green team DID YOU KNOW Don Expert Just A Ford It seats five people climbs on high speed has a roomy side entrance tonncau is light strong and rides like a yacht The vehicle described In this 1905 advertisement quoted by the Ontario Safety League was later supplanted by an even better car the Model T GEORGETOWN THURSDAY JAN Page 3 This Is a story and Information concerning the Big Brother Association of Georgetown Names of the people have been changed What Is a Little Brother and a jg Brother The Utile Brother is a boy generally between the ages of and 16 who needs the friendship and guidance of a man of good character when there Is no male adult within the boys family to whom tie con turn with con for proper guidance fellowship and male Image The Big Brother is man from any walk of life who is of good- character and who Is interested In the welfare of others He Is a man who understands and ap preciates the art of friendship and is willing to take lime to help an unfortunate youngster along the road to good citizenship SEVEN MATCHES The Big Brother Association has existed or two and a half years in Georgetown The potential number of Little Brothers is large but the number of matched pairs Is limited because they need more Big Brothers Right now they have seven matched Big and Little Brothers Let us tell you about one of these happy matches Thi names arc fictitious He has lived in Georgetown all his lire He considers himself very lucky to have John Smith for a Big Brother Mr Smith also lives in Georgetown He is married and has two girls who think highly of Joey Mr and Joey have been associated for more than a year and see each other appro once a week Joey Is a great guy he Is a very close friend and Just like part of the family They do all kinds of things together fishing skating swimming and they both like to take walks on the Bruce Trail WAS UNSETTLED A little while ago they built a gocart Joey ended up second In a race and won a trophy This winter they plan to use the skis that Joey got for Christmas Mr says When we first drcd percent Joey lakes up only a little of my time but It enriches life The most portent part of our relationship Is to get to know and trust each other This gives me the satis action of companionship and a great inner knowledge Joey Is a very active boy who mnkeslriendscasily He looks up to his Big Brother and aims to be just like him HOMEWORK HELP Joey says John Smith is fun j be with He Is a neat guy who always thinks of something great to do Sometimes I am even allowed make the decision Once in a while I phone htm during the week then we usually talk for a while or he helps with my homework I really line him and I know we will always Seek Interested People Board Appointments be friends When I grow up going to be a Big Brother too Joeys mother says I watched my son leave the house but one of the Big Brother Assoc iation of Georgetown How I wish all the fatherless boys could be as fortunate What a difference It would make In their whole outlook on life I know because I have watched the change since my son has had wholesome adult male companionship I think most mothers accept They try to love them Just a more along with providing the necessities of life But regardless of how much of herself she Continuing a policy established last year Georgetown council is asking residents interested In serving on council appointed boards to Indicate this Mayor Wm told the Herald this week that he con the new policy an Im provement and that It is designed to secure best possible members for boards appointed to with specific of luniclpal affairs He stressed that does not indicate dissatisfaction with those now serving on boards whose terms are expiring All retiring members whose pointments were made by council have been asked to in dicnte whether they are in terested in reapplying and will be considered along with new ap plicants All interested In serving on boards are asked lo contact the clerkadmlnlstrator Douglas Pritchard by Monday January at the latesl Among to be made later this month arc Surprise Anniversary Party A surprise party for Mr and Mrs Doug Sargent to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Pud Walker Tuesday December The two Sargcnl daughters Mrs Jodie Norton and Mrs Christine planned and organized the party The couple received many gifts from friends and relatives Planning Bosrd Two members each for a term of 3 years Present appointees H Ted Philip Carney Adjuilmcnt Two members each for a term of 3 years Present appointees E Ted Gorth Philip Carney Cemetery One member for a year term Present appointee Dick Public Library Board One member for a year term Present appointee Mrs Anne Currie Indus I rial Commission All members for a 1 year term Present appointees Alex Black welt William McNally Blaine Milton Ray John Gilbert Ed Elsllger George Albert David Cole John Browne Parking Authority All members for a 1 year term Present appointees John A Sandy Mackenzie Henry Robert Recreation Committee Two members for a year term Present appointees Ivan Crabtrcc Robert Lane DID YOU KNOW Postal pioneers of St John fought a hard battle with ship captains calling in at the port These captains often ac cepted mail for transport on their ships at very competitive rates willing to give there is one thing she cannot provide and that In a mala Image The boy needs someone to talk to who has been a boy himself to understand how he feels to guide him and to whom he can talk mantalk when the need arises NEW OUTLOOK Joeys mother Is very happy for her boy and she hopes other mothers may be Just as lucky as herself and that their sons will have Big Brothers to go to because these youngsters are future A f some mans time and patience invested in these boys give many youngsters a whole new outlook on life Perhaps there are some men in Georgetown who have wanted to become a Big Brother but have hesitated not knowing what the requirements are and what Is expected of them The same could be said for some mothers holding off applying for a Big Brother because they have not known enough about the Association January 1st to is officially Big Brother Week in the United States and Canada Many well known men such as Lome Greene and Buss Jackson are Big Brothers One out of every 30 boys In Georgetown Is fatherless There is a never ending demand for Big Brothers It takes a man lo help a boy The Big Brother Association of Georgetown P O Box Georgetown Canadian Brand Name DRESSES Priced At 999 TO CLEAR Also Large Selection Of DRESSES Half Off Dont Miss This Dress Clearance Everything Must Be Sold Cotton Brothers DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN THE BIG JANUARY SALE WITH THE BIG SAVINGS FOR YOU ON ALL WALLPAPERS Sunworthy WALLPAPERS ROOM LOTS Vinyl Coated Discontinued Line 59 ROLL Glidden Paints INTERIOR FLAT LATEX January Sale Price Glidden Alkyd SEMI GLOSS January Sale Price A Deep Colours Priced Slightly Higher I GAL 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