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Step aside dear Ill handle it TULHEHAU Wednesday Miy Aslhcoldsaying goes it so handy having a man around the house but in this day and age more and more women for one reason or another are coping alone with problems cropping up in home like leaky faucets extinguished pilot light hanging wallpaper and flat tires To this end the in Georgetown held Fix it Workshop last Wednesday where experts In plumbing wnllpnperlng fire safety electricity natural gas and questions or showed the women attending how jobs around the house could be safely and simply done Plumber Spencer Amos told the women how to repair that most common of household problems a dripping lap First shut off the water In the then open the faucet lowest in the house to drain all the water in the system he said Then remove the faucet handles to get at the cartridge containing the worn washer Mr advised that the washer seat also should be replaced to ensure the tap wilt no longer drip One valuable tip he gave was to put the stopper In the sink so not to lose down the drain the various little screws and washers from the faucet cartridge As there are so many dif makes of faucets Mr Amos suggested that the worn ports be taken to a plumbing supply company to get the correct replacement parts alter you ve shut the water off Single handle faucets although more expensive than double handled ones need repair less often Mr said But when they do its best repair Job is simpler If the correct tools are he Washers in the east end of Georgetown need to replaced about each year and a half while those in the west end about every two and a half years and every three years in the country he said because of the hard water in Georgetown During the afternoon a number of the women went to North Hal ton Ford to from Terry Hay Steve Green what goes on under the hood of a car and how to change a flat tire Under the hood Steve wed toadvice but nobody knew how motor the power steering the transmission as well as the water level in the radiator the fluid level in the brake master and the correct tension of tht fan belt As well he showed them how to start car with a flooded Remove the chief bo id adding that but nobody knew how to follow it up Now more people arc becoming aware of fires their causes lie said Chief mended the use of smoke There is a percent reduction in fires in homes by use of the devices he said because the can be discovered while It is still small and contained The detectors must be placed in the most advantageous location the chief said adding that he would be glad to advise of the best location for any particular Heat sound on alarm when a temperature of degress Fahrenheit Is rtichtd ire in certain locations not the smoke He said the whole house can be full of moke everybody dead and the heat detector still may not have sounded the The thief also discussed the dangen of He said that using the blue amp would wires from overheating If Chief Bulk etna si id jour wiring or some other sueh tool to keep the car buralor open and start the engine Back at the other women sat in with Firt Chief Ken who reviewed for them some of the dangers which can be avoided by using common sense and being well for the emergency of fire in the home Chief told the women that a period of kinds of fuses Ihe mirk to transition Ire service is now look for on fittings underway in America suitable for both copper Previously people were aluminium wire The mark is warned not to start fires the CuAl or although had been approved by Onto Hydro fictally it snot so good slid Hugh Campbell of George Hydro also was tell the women of the mysteries in the- fuse box GDHS students plan this summer For years this controversial question has been annually discussed by parents students and teachers Is the summer holiday from school loo long Georgetown District High School students don t believe so Many have well planned their months of freedom to include both work and travel others will continue their education by taking courses Grade thirteen student Henrlette Fokkcns was into the six week French Total Immersion Course funded by a govern ment bursary Lea annc Woodward a grade 13 can enjoy the cottage country while earning money The owner of an oris and crafts shop in race bridge has hired her for the summer Aspiring actor Robert grade 11 has applied to take a theatre course it a camp In Hamilton Annc and Douglas both in grade nine have enrolled in gymnastic schools So he can commute to Toronto to work where there more money Slco Tucko of grade 10 has been busy fixing his car Bill Shaw grade nine was lucky to get one of the few jobs available in Georgetown He II spend the summer working is for one of the local taxi companies After saving the money she earns the first part of the summer at a take out restaurant grade ten student Jiyne Belt plans to take a trip to before classes commence In September Before training to be a fit Brown grade 13 student Cindy Hayes wints to com some money but t been employed yet A permanent job is what Jennifer Hall grade 12 graduate is looking for Grade nine student Phil Buck is taking his to cottage in and intends to do a lot of swimming and water between trail rides CVCA parks open Round up the kids and pack a picnic lunch Friday May is the date of the con areas under the jurisdiction of the Credit Valley Conservation Authority Enjoy the season by taking advantage of the faculties at the CVCA parks The Con nervation Area In the Niagara Escarpment Gorge Is famous for scenic lookout points and the West Credit River is suitable for swimming As in all parks picnic tables washrooms and fireplaces or are provided Northeast of Georgetown is the acre Terra Conservation Area which has concession booth convenient for campers and a one acre swimming pool which will open In early June To make reservations for camping write to Terra Conservation Area General Delivery Terra Cotta Ontario Campsites cost per unit per night and a season pass Is available for cars for The parking fee for car entrance to Terra Cotta and Bel fountain Is Halton Hills objects to Milton Ha Hon Hills Is considering filing an objection with the town of Milton about plans presently before Milton council for an estate residential housing subdivision In part of the former township of Esquesing that through government has been included in Milton Although plans for the new subdivision were not discussed at last week a meeting of Hills subsidiary planning board town planner Mario Vcndlltl did point out that there were several features of the plan that he was not pleased with The subdivision would he Everyone a parade The Pied Piper may not be there but the kids of Georgetown will be Saturday May ThaU when the first ever Georgetown Children Parade will be held Children on bikes children on children with pets children just by themselves will all be on parade through downtown Georgetown that day The parade is organized by the who are en developed on fairly good agricultural land he ex plained which is in direct contradiction to regional development guidelines He felt it was likely that the region would be very critical of the plans Councillor George Maltby commented it appeared the of the subdivision were pushing it through quickly In order to have construction completed before the line towers were built nearby The Hills planning board tabled any action on the plan until a further study was carried out by the town planners loves raging all young people to enter There will be ribbons for everyone and also special ones for kids who are Judged to be the best entries in various categories of paraders The only stipulation the have set out Is that parents of very young children accompany them during the parade The route will lake them from Park to the DICK of Union Gas points out to the who attended the Y It Worshop last Wednesday how to determine where the pilot light Is Market Place OPTICAL ALL DOCTORS PRESCRIPTIONS eye glasses filled with utmost care EYE EXAMINATIONS Arranged OPEN TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY OPEN THURSDAYS TO PM call 8773562 Georgetown Market Centre LAST WEEK WINNER MRS JEAN 77 DUNCAN OR GEORGETOWN