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Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), August 20, 1975, p. 9

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TllF HERALD Wednesday Page The Peoples Ranch A camp with a difference ITS NOT THE REAL THING Jeff of Georgetown prefers the real horses the ponies and horses at the Peoples Ranch The Peoples Ranch located on the outskirts of Halloa la exactly what Its name indicates It a ranch for people for Christian boys and girls who wish to spend their summer or at least part of their summer at a Christian camp The Peoples Ranch Is an in terdenora national coeducational Christian Ranch which alms at developing its campers In all aspects of life mentally physically socially and spiritually All in friendship love and plenty or good times Jeff of Ann St in Georgetown Is presently spending two weeks at the camp and his only regret is that I can t spend the whole summer here Jeff Is years old and this Is his second year at the Peoples Ranch It fun I like being around the hones In the with the other kids in the chuckhouse and most fun of all is at night In our cabins bubbled Jeff 1 met so many new friends here The counsellors are really nice because they always have time for you IJuitthinkltsagrentplace The Peoples Ranch is engulfed In a western at over 3G ponies and horses for the and children to ride with the the tuck shop the rodeos trail rides cookouts the so forth the children are always kept busy and en thus las lie with the diversified and aggressive program Bruce Champman ranch director for the past four years explained the aims of the Peoples Ranch It a Christ centred camp All the activities revolve around presenting the gospel of Christ We at all times uphold Christian principles In God word Believing In God word Is the authority There are mandatory denominational periods However as Jeff stated It s what believe in Dale program director for the Peoples Ranch explained that a chapel service begins the day and In the evening there is a one hour service In the evening service we will sing a number of songs or show some slides or have guest speakers It s more fundamental Saturdays arc a special day at the Peoples Ranch becauseformanyoflhechildrenits roundup day One camper from each cabin Is chosen to go on an early morning breakfast with ranch directors Chris and Bruce tenchildrensaddlethelrharsesatO a ride out about one mile Into the bush build a camp fire and prepare the chow Jeff was one of the lucky ten this week and he really had a good time I really like It because well I really can t say why I guess Just because it s so much fun continued Jeff Another main event on Saturdays are the rodeo for all willing participants To add a little competition within the camp cabins are evaluated throughout the week for such things as cleanliness highest points obtained In a competition etc The swim regatta also held on Satur days adds to the excitement of competition However It seems that every day is special at the peoples Ranch Each night two cabin groups with counsellors saddle their horses and ride about one into the bush to a Covered Wagon Thla is where they camp for the night After a singsong around the and of course roasting and the children settle down for the With Its acres of trees trails and just nature it In the truest sense a ranch The volunteer coun sellors are enthusiastic young people whose aims are beat described by Dale To try and develop the children in ell areas Our main purpose to have children leave the camp as Christians or If they come hen as Christiana so that they leave as stronger Chris We have fun here in fact a lot of Km Were enjoying life The secret of our succen far as we believe Is by putting Christ first in our life concluded Brace The children and counsellors experience love and friendship through the Christian way which is the ticket to the Peoples Ranch And Its that ticket which draws hundreds of children back to the Peoples Ranch year after Wright fails Playgirl tryout Legion Lines By Roma Tim pun Calling all ExCWAC per The I7tb annual Canada Wide Reunion takes Friday September and Saturday September in Toronto For more in formation write to Shirley W Heesaker Chairman Annual CWAC VUerans Reunion Committee Headquarters Bldg Niagara St Toronto or phone Toronto after 10 a jo If anyone Is going from here please call and let me know I think I like to go one of two days John Beattie tells me he parched in Warriors Day Parade last Saturday and was a marker for Branch Beaches Branch Harry Donnahee marched in their ranks Members of our Pipe Band also paraded It was a good parade and a very fine day all around The Legion sent three buses with Veterans their wives and children to the Ex as they have been doing for years along with a bus for the Pipe Band and their families Thanks to McCartney a wellorganized effort Well Comrades we have our good days and our bad our good years and our bad For Denny Wright our President this was to have been a good year being elected Prcs and when his daughter married he dldn lose a daughter but gained a fine son Then the bombshell arrived that shattered the day the year and undoubtedly Dennis s life Did you know that he has been rejected for the trefotdof Playgirl Magazine I have believed it but I saw the letter myself Ap parently Dorothy sent some pictures in to for their consideration and on a scale of from 1 to 10 Dennis rated minus Now that a crushing blow to anyone Have you submitted anything to National Geographic Denny Do any of you ever read the bulletin board inbetween the two dart boards You will find all sorts of interesting bits of news tacked up Many cards of thanks postcards from members on vacation news from Veterans Affairs Job opportunities with the government notices of meetings social events reunion letters and much more Also on the Sports bulletin board there is a lot of news for tho members regarding all sports and Pat Chamberlain would appreciate all who are Interested to sign your name on lists provided This Saturday we have four members competing in District Golf in If they can put together four good scores they will have a chance at Provincial Golf later on We wish the best of luck to Jack Kemsbead Jack Wlb Bradley and I believe John Dunlop will be taking up fourth spot made vacant when Into Comrade Gob Many nice comments have been heard about our lady member Bar Steward A vole of thanks to Doris Cham berloln who does such a fine Job behind the Bar Doris is friendly and very efficient and has on several occasions filled In on short notice when Canteen Chairman Harold has needed someone We have a very fine roster of full and part time Bar Stewards which shows that Harold docs do something right once En a while Oh I bet I hear about that We welcome to our Branch this week and for the next two Joyce Markham sister Doreen and her husband Charlie Barnes who arc from Wiltshire England hope your holiday is the greatest and I m sure Joyce and will show you ail Ifaeslgbts and entertain you royally Norm and Ada Ward are ending up their threeweek holiday in Bradford England and have sent a card saying the weather has been In the B0 and no rain Dan Wagstaffe played records on Friday evening In Ihe Lounge He records but I do wish that he would be more outgoing and say something On Saturday Jimmy Arrow played and he arouses more get up anddance feelings a fond farewell to our visitors from Liverpool England the Bums and the Connors leave us this weekend and return home We have loved having you here and extend a sincere wish that you will return again soon So long and have a nice trip home Joseph Burns John Connor John Burns Pat Connor Elizabeth Borwell Margnret Connor Mary Connor Martin Moriorlly has been In Georgetown Hospital I think he has his eye on those pretty nurses Jimmy Williams was also In and we hope that you both are feeling much better Bcrnie had a nasty accident several days ago It could have been much more serious than it was and wc wish a complete recovery Auxiliary members in hospital his week are in Georgetown Lorraine Stephens in Brampton a Peel Memorial If you sure how long they will be in I not at all sure send a card to their home so their family can forward it to them Call Bemice Emond if you know of someone in hospital Dumper has asked me to let you players know that there Is Auxiliary Crib in our Branch on day September Start at a m and hope to be finished by Coll Hazel If you wf to ploy soon as you can so she knows how many teams Georgetown will have Saturday September is our annual com roast comrades so Wewill be out at Bill Hunter estate again Ask Bruce McCartney If he needs help for that night will you please Although not an Auxiliary member Elsie our branch s first vicepresident wife is In hospital for a few days We wish Elsie a speedy recovery and we assure you that we will look after Harold for you while you are away Actually you re rather fortunate to have a rest from him for awhile How lucky can you get right 111 hear that also Winners DrawNo US M C McFarlane Jean Stamp J J and Thorn p- are still searching for SO year members of the Legion Do you know of anyone Please let the executive know These veterans will be awarded a special medal scroll from the Queen a special dinner and several other pleasantries Before summer recess from the Auxiliary meetings it was decided that our Ladies Auxiliary would sponsor a Club A rundown on all the activities for these girls was given by Auxiliary member Jane Klrby Af terwards Comrade Doll Carter spoke of what a great little group It was and said she had seen much work done by the past groups and said It was a really worthwhile project Jane Kirby is now accepting membership Into her newly formed Club end the first unit begins on Monday Sep tember IS and will be Baking with This will be an eight week unit and it sounds fantastic what the girls will and able to make when this course Is allover Ages are 12 to 16 There will be a charge for each girl for sup plies which Is very reasonable In these days of Inflation Jane is only able to accept girls so I urge all the mothers who feel their daughters would be In terested to coll and register your girl Mrs Klrby says that any mother would would like to observe this class Is very welcome to come along and show on Interest in their daughter efforts After this unit Is finished there will be others such as sewing gar canning and freezing Sounds like a great winter ahead for these young ladles The girls must keep a record of all they do and later on there will be an Achievement Day when the girls display their talents of everything they have been taught Crib and Dart meeting this Wednesday for all Captains Joe asks that I remind you that It is at Pete Edge plays records Friday In the Lounge and on Saturday it will be Boots playing more records WHAT DO YOU BAY TO A BIX FOOT DOQT Craps a 185pound Boston Black Great Dane decided he wanted to show his love and of for his babysitter Wayne McNlven Georgetown Wayne was babysitting the liny tot for a couple of weeks as a favour for a Wend GEORGETOWN DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL Will OPEN FOR THE FAIL TERM Wed September 3 1975 ANY CHANGES FROM LAST YEARS BUS ROUTING WILL BE ADVERTISED IN THIS NEWSPAPER GRADE to report to CiUtorlum for an Introductory at a m All students will then report to rooms Indicated on various notice boards registration procedures will commence A full day time table will then be followed Dismissal will take place at 15 Most students will find their names on appropriate class Hits which will be posted In the foyer or In the corridor near the cafetorlum Students whose names are not listed should report to the Student Services office Students having questions concerning registration or courses are Invited to contact the school office any day Monday to Friday between and 3 THE CAFETERIA WILL OPERATE ON OPENING DAY DAYS CARPET SALE ONE GREAT PRICE INCLUDES CARPET UNDERPAD LABOUR Barn Dance HIGH 10W MULTIC010URED SHAG BUY NOW AND SAVE La BUY NOW AND 1095 Carp Saxony Shag CEIANESESHAG Dallahtful Colour Manor Twist CELANESEPOLTPROPHENE Decorator Cooars 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