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THE HERALD Wednesday January lMSPafell They were prepared but boy it was cold Rain didnt dampen tbe spirits of the North Halloo Boy Scouts thla weekend When tbe freezing rain turned to snow Saturday afternoon tbe en thusiasm of St boys and leaders didnt freeze up dispelling all misconceptions that Scouting is for sissies Battling the elements only added to the challenge as the 14 from Georgetown Glen Hilton and Acton competed for a trophy and pennant while working towards the winter survival section of their Three Seasons Camper Award Activities began early Saturday morning as coys arrived at Goodyear Memorial Scout Camp in tbe Caledon Having spent the night In their scout halls the Scouts were wanned up and raring to so The first competition was a Klondike sled race from their cars to tbe campsite one mile away in the pouring rain Supplies and camping gear were transported over the rain soaked hills in dogsleds that each troop had built prior to the weekend They were fashioned after the sleds used in the Klondike Days In western Canada In tbe true spirit of Scouting brotherhood the boys pulled together to get their sopping tenia the campsites livable for their twoday stay Ugh ting a fire in the rain was tbe next but hurdle We uat couldnt find the right button to press Joked Ken Riddle of the 2nd Georgetown troop We finally got a fire going with the help of our and were we starved by time we got lunch ma del YouU never know what It a like washing dishes In this weather muttered Mark 1st Georgetown Scout A log transport race was next on tbe agenda W had to haul our up this great steep hill to a huge log pile explained Geoff Saxon an Acton Scout We bad to pile ten logs in our sleds and then haul them back down again We almost killed ourselves coming down this great big hill Some of tbe sleds started falling apart By supper time the air turned so cold one boy said his supper froze on his plate before be could eat It He added his hands were so cold he couldnt get his gloves off They were frozen solid pure ice In fact said everything froze up even tbe people After dinner the Scouters suggested all the boys take their wet things up to the chalet and dry out Brain Georgetown troop and camp warden said there were hundreds of drenched pants underwear Jackets socks toques and gloves hanging from rafters It looked like a Chinese laundry All boya crowded into the hot chocolate by the fireplace where they sang songs while tney thawed out before bed time Leaders report all the boys were In bed and asleep by so The days activities had worn them out and besides they It was warmer In a sleeping bag One or two youngsters complained of the cold and spent the night In the chalet but the majority weathered the night under the stars protected by a canvas shelter and warm sleeping bags Sunday morning brought a new round of competitions a slalom race around a course on their dog pulled by people Togsawing contest a survival and rescue com- petition compass and distance- estimating work and each patrol baa to build a survival shelter out of branches and mow The weather was more compatible though colder and the Scouts found they Just had to keep moving to keep warm Not one complained and they all said theyd go again next week if they could At 3 oclock tbe patrols assembled at the chalet for dismissal ceremonies and awards The trophy and Excelsior pennant and staff both went to the 1st Acton Scout troop for having earned most total points in the various competitions This is first time the North District has staged a winter camp but because of the enthusiasm and success they have already booked again for next year This really living 1st Georgetown Scout Russ Hammer savours the flavor of a smoked frankfurter right out of fire Its a lot more fun than living in a house Id come back again next week if I could helped to wear out Mark Areuri and Hark and the other Scouts who were in bed and asleep by 30 Saturday night As his icy fingers fiddled with the knots Mark muttered youU never know what Its like washing dishes out here Cable system growing up in Halton Hills family Georgetown will be port of the moat modern cable television system anywhere says Cable Systems president and general manager Arthur Halton ay items formerly Georgetown Cable TV has begun construction of a new reception tower at a site Just west of The new tower and beadend processing facilities will send the television signal Into Acton and Georgetown from Speyslde Once construction of the new tower and system is complete conversion of tbe Georgetown system which Includes Nerval and Glen Williams will take place To accomodate the extra channels available says Mr Jamleson we must replace all the amplifiers In the existing lines throughout tbe town to new type capable of carrying a wider range of frequencies since we will soon be offering service new tower will be twice as high as the present one located at Nerval added height will bring In many more stations that the company will make available to the sub scriber on the supplementary converter service Mr Is proud to be able to use some of the best equipment available for the The result will be best picture available he noted Since the present system was into service In 1SSB In the cable television business has made many things possible Be coming to Mr Jamleson Extra channels twoway cable to send and receive a signal at the same time home security and date transmission are all possible on cable system as It Is being built now will be able to provide up to channels with six available at the time of installation Two- way cable can be added to the system In the future when the need arises for the service biggest use of twoway In local programming Using thla method we could televise many community events live as they happen whereas now they are video taped and shown at a Later date added Mr Jamleson The studio which will handle the programming needs of the three communities will be relocated near the Speyslde tower site equlalstant from the communities of Acton Milton and Georgetown We hope to expand our programming other groups from tbe new areas ask to make use of tbe facilities said Mr This year we are ex perimenting with new Ideas and concepts in community programming We have in cluded a show aimed at the Portugese community in addition to some of the regular programming from other years Prior to Christmas the company purchased a complete mobile teleproduction system that will make it possible for them to present more of what is happening around the com We have added a new am this year Hockey ilahta to our lineup Mr Jamleson The contains Interviews the Raiders and also highlights from the previous game We will be using the most modern equipment available today furthered Mr We have been working closely with the best people in the business to design a system that is flexible enough to provide additional uses and that will be capable of providing optimum television recepllon Pack the car for fun Forget the winter blabs and come along to Terra Cotta Conservation Area this Sunday for a full day of winter fun Bundle up the kids and fill up car with neighbors and friends for the admission fee Is only per car no matter how many people are In It A crash course in winter survival will be taught by Bill Garrard of Garrard Photo The retired Pocket Them Putting things in your pocket message across Bob may not always be the best nature columnist for the Idea Herald introduced his message to the public on selfadhesive However the efforts of one labels manufactured where who seems to think Mr works pockets are good receptacles for some things namely pull Pocket them Is the whole tabs from beverage cans is Idea behind it says Mr paying off In order to get the Lets get them off tbe Rinks ready recreation departments plans provide similar lighting at he but Director Doug Collison other rinks The are assures us that the word Is go turned off at Cedarvale at It Then are nine outdoor rinks pm but at Harrison remain on In Georgetown two at Kennedy All rinks operate on a School two at Harrison School first comefirst serve basis two at and one each Mr Collison would like to add at the High School the the reminder that anyone fairgrounds and Joseph Gib- wishing to use rinks or tons school There is a skating parties should get In possibility that another rink touch with the recreation wilt be made available at department streets parka sidewalks and into proper containers Lack of government par in banning returnable containers promp ted Mr Olllviera action The campaign to get the message out began last Christmas with the first label going to the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters I use them on mall and one vending machine supplier has requested labels far bis machines In the Toronto area Mr added that the Credit Valley Conservation Authority has also requested labels for use throughout the conservation areas In operation Im concerned when I see the countryside littered with these things It reminds me of the duck that got one stuck on Itablll in Toronto The labels are printed for Mr Ollivier by the company because of their concern for the project These labels have appeared throughout many regions of Canada and survival Instructor in two hour sessions will give a condensed version of an evening course he is teaching at Cones toga College as part of the continuing education series He explained the reason some come out walking and others never come out alive bolls down to their attitude and approach to an emergency Ills course Is designed to develop basic practical skills to provide first aid shelter warmth drinking water and a maximum amount of food with a minimal amount of output as quickly and as possible The person who considers himself qualified to go dashing off for help Is usually the one who ends up In trouble he pointed out The important thing la to survive with the means that are there and then calmly think out These plans will be demonstrated along with setting and building a fire constructing a shelter and setting snares If youre Interested how to take good winter photographs bring along your camera A Georgetown naturalist and avid photographer Cramp will on hand to help you take some good winter shots Credit Valley Ski Club will have Instructors there to give tips on crosscountry skiing Sheridan College Is funding a special course in and snowshoes will be available for loan on a first come first serve basis A deposit will be requlr lulred and will be returned feather permitting there will be skating on pond and tobogganing bo bring along your skates and toboggans In any case the horse drawn hay rides will take place sleigh or wagon depending on the amount of snow Warm up by a roaring fire and have some of Dave Kent- ner a famous or a hot dog Kentners Catering from t cold drinks and to roast on the fire The fun starts at am and Where else in these days of Inflation could you get all this for Just a carload Come Along High School Insights Time for change at GDHS NOW THERES A GUY with a head on his shoulders This original artistic version of the snowman was created and sculptured by two Georgetown High school boys Steve and Scott both 17 It stands By Tom Bushey second semester is about to begin There are mixed feelings about tbe end of the semester Many of the students feel they strenuous semester The pains of regular at tendance and notetaking have been extremely hard on the few students who havent been putting their best effort for ward for the last part of the year There are other students however who are glad to see the semester fade over the horizon because of the lack of real work There has been a lot of review being done In the many classes ana this is not really very difficult since everyone has already done the or at least they should Some of the teachers were giving the students a beginning to the next higher level of their course This Is really ap preciated by the students who will be continuing the course but tbe few who dont care ore really having a favor done for them Next week the students are going to go through the task of vino to find w classes suggests a position In the room If students have a choice however they will either take a seat by someone they know or they might want to know others in the school Those students who have their lunch periods at different times will be trying to adjust to the different cycle and trying to survive Other students have their lunch at the same time so they already are one step ahead of the many students who must change their habits The teachers are either glad to see the students disappear or are sad to seem them go because they will have to get used to the new students The teachers are also glad to see a change in their timetable because tbey ore probably the same as tbe students who are all almost tired of the routine As It aeems the new semester seems like it will be fuH of changes and perhaps even one of the basketball teams will improve their playing Another team however are the Senior Boys who are doing well and hope they don change since they have a fivewin noloss record and are tops In the I a landing Perhaps a change would be appreciated if they could have scores which are even higher than the high ones that they have now