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CHFCK1NG FACTS WITH DRIVERS INVOLVED IN A MISHAP Ballinafad news By SMITH Herald Correspondent Many were out to church Sunday to welcome Rev James his wife Marlon and son Paid Rev Stiles when Introducing the Klrkwood family said he was sure that Jim did not need to be introduced as many knew him as their native son He spent his boyhood in the village attended Blue Mountain school Sunday school and church Younger ones and new members of the congregation were interested In meeting the family which sacrificed and gave much of their time for the less fortunate people of the world Instead of the regular mon there was a question period Rev and Mrs Kirk wood both took part with Rev Stiles asking the questions There was so much the Kirk woods could have said about their experiences in Africa but World Religion Day The members of the I Faith of Hills observed World Religion Day by attend ing a fireside discussion at the home of Mr and Mrs Don Weaver Milton on day evening Jan 1977 The major World Religions of Buddhism Jud a ism Christ lanlty Islam and the Faith were discussed and their unifying aspects sires It was an interesting meeting ending with refresh board Glynn Powell will supply the music Plan to attend bring your friends and neighbours Bookings are being taken for weddings and banquets at the hall Ifyouareplanningtorent the hall phone well in advance of the date In the post the recreation department and the have cooperated In organizing recreational activities for this area If you are interested plan to attend the annual meeting and help organize courses offered The held their first meeting of the new year at the home of Violet Shorthlll There was a good turnout The roll call was answered by paying the dues for 1977 The devotion Looking Ahead was prepared by Rota Shorthill and delivered by president Mrs Larose Instead of the usual topic there was a discussion and suggestions for the years program Those In charge of the lunch assisted the hostess with refreshments anda social time followed Mr and Mrs Heritage have sold their home on the town line The new family moved In on Saturday The leaders and assistants for the two Clubs attended classes for the new club Clothes for Leisure Thursday and Friday last week time t allow It Mrs Kfrkwood taught school in Northern Rhodesia Mr was the head minister in charge of many rural churches there but the natives had lay ministers that reached and did a good Job of ringing the word of God to many people Upon returning home the couple said the people in this country have so much and waste so much On behalf of everyone Mr Stiles thanked the for taking II me from their busy schedule to speak to us The mens choir sang a beautiful anthem and a time of fellowship followed Lunch was served In the basement Many returned to the church for the annual meeting It was the final meeting for the present centre hall board because Ihc year ended Jan 10 The year business was finished up Plans were made for the annual meeting on Jan at 30 There will be several vacancies on the board and community participation Is needed to operate the this year Without the time and help of volunteers dances and other community activities would not be possible Most find It a rewarding experience to serve the community In this way Sat Jan is the last dance sponsored by the hall TV Thieves who broke into a vacant house In sometime between Jan and Jan stole a 12 inch black and white television set a Inch portable color television set and a stereo radio with speakers police said Entry was go nod through a screen door and by forcing an Inside door Free Family size French Fries when you buy a bucket or barrel Colonel Sanders boys and girls make It finger lick In good chickenViiCa US GUEIPH STREET GEORGETOWN 8775241 CHALLENGE EXCITEMENT Lady policeperson not out to prove anything By LYNN RHODES Herald stall writer Contrary to the myth that women In traditionally male Jobs arc hard nosed feminists policewoman Jeanelte Is t out to prove anything I not a libber says the petit 3 blonde I Just enjoy police work and do the best Job lean Hired in June 1975 as the only policewoman In North her collogues at Georgetown 11 were at first said Constable Sykcs adding they soon adjusted and treat me like an equal now Patrolling Georgetown with Constable Sykcs Friday after i she had two main calls an accident and an unusual emergency lo investigate Her pleasant calmness coup led with thorough efficiency Illustrated her statements that I like to deal with people and I enjoy my work and get of selfsatisfaction out of it Constable Interest In law enforcement emerged in the early 1970s when she landed a clerical Job with Peel Regional Police She found police work fascinating but the work was routine 1 felt I wanted to get outside and be involved with people in a more challenging job she said June encouraged her to enter the force Her Grade 12 education her to toko a oneyear course in Security and Low Enforcement at Sheridan Col lege After being hired by Regional Police force she proceeded to the police college In for a 12 week training program She estimated eight women and 120 men were enrolled In the course which emphasfted phy training self defence and the legalities of the traffic act and criminal code Following a few weeks of patrolling with a training of fleer Constable Sykes was out at the age of Once a month she practices shooting at the range at police headquarters In but she never had to use a gun while on duty Occasionally she says handcuffs are helpful when making arrests Although some men still have difficulty accepting wo men In authoritarian positions Constable Sykes said most are respectful Its possible that certain people drunks for example treat me with a little more respect than mate constab les she said Not too many guys would haul out and hit a woman Some people give you a rough time but I haven t had any real problems It all in Home Newspaper of Hills Wednesday January II 177 Page II Toronto lawyer named toteacher arbitration board A Toronto lawyer has been named as the teachers nom to an arbitration board in the dispute between the board or education and District of Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation OSSTF Elliott Posen who has broad experience in labor law has represented secondary school teachers on a number of secondary school teachers are opposed to the board mandatory lmplemen tat ion of a of schools from the headship to chairmanship organization Implementation of he pro- tram began Jon when positions In the chairmanship program were advertised in I All high schools in the reg on Including Georgetown and district high school arc to be organized under the chair manshlp program by Sept 1 It has always been the policy of to explore every possibility of local settle ment and avoid Imposed solu tlons said Ray executive assistant and member of the prov bar gain team which will re present teachers In contract negotiations In th case the board has blocked every attempt to cuss rcorganlzation and any further suggestions that we talk would only be and a waste of time he said On Dec OSSTF placed an embargo on all positions of responsibility In the boards chairmanship program The embargo prevents any of high school teachers across Ontario from applying for the positions Of two teachers who have applied for positions with the board one has withdrawn said spokesman David Judd Mr Judd is chief for the teachers He said the teacher who withdrew was a member of the Ontario Public School Men Teachers Federation and was on leave from the board at the time of his appl cation After the teacher learned of the OSSTF embargo he withdrew his application The OSSTF executive was to meet Tuesday evening to dec what disciplinary action would be token against the one teacher who has applied Regional committees Several notable changes are evident In the setting of the regional council committees Burlington Mayor Mory Munro will not chair the planning committee but will now sit a member of the administration committee Hills Mayor Tom Hill will sit on the public works committee shifting from ad ministration Hills regional councillors wilt sit an committees public works planning and administration liars Roy Booth and Morrow were to ait on planning but the one position is now vacant with the election of Mr Morrow to the chairmanship of the region Court Pat McKetuic will Join Mayor Hill on the public works committee while Miller will sit on the administration com mi tee Other members of the committees are ad ministration McLean Ad Carl Mayor Harry Barrett James Watson David Coons and Walter Mulkewich Public Works James Kerr Laurie Mannell Gordon Jack Vem and Tom Sutherland Planning Donald Gordon Archie Donaghey Ron Donald Carter Pat McLaughlin and Ben Clpriettl Blaze cause eludes Crime briefs TRAIl A trail bike was from the side of a house on Kennedy Road in Georgetown sometime between Jan and Jon The bike Is red with a black scat and has an c engine HOT STUFF Police said a fire ex was stolen from the front of a Queen Street apartment building Jan 11 STOLEN Thieves stole a channel citizens bond radio from a car parked on a Churchill Road Acton park ng lot Jan 12 police said TAP TAKEN A Mill Street resident Georgetown reported to police that a eight track tape deck and assorted tapes were stolen from his parked car Jon 13 The cause of the latenight blaze which destroyed two Georgetown plants last week for a total ol three and a half million dollars damage is still under investigation by the ario Fire Marshal Office Examination or fire scenes can be quite complicated said investigator Stuart Foster add the problem with big fires and a large area of destruction is fire destroys Its own evidence Tom a department fire investigator is respon for the scarred remains of Canada Ltd and Rapid Print on Todd Road for clues as to the origin of the 12 hour blaze Police are also working on the case said Mr Foster who can predict when results will be available JUTE SALE 10 Off Yarns Fibres Supplies for Knitting Crochet Weaving Macrame Handmade Crafts the weavers house them with respect they usually be reasonable with you I treat people the way I like to be treated- myself Although Constable Sykes admits her Job contains an element of danger she regards law enforcement as full of variety and very ing from court appearances lo patrolling to paperwork A Milton resident who born and raited in Constable Sykes is satisfied working in Georgetown opposed to lamer centres Her Interest in Juvenile crime was exemplified last fall when she took a 10week Hum College course In Youthful Offenders and she may spec lollre In this field As well as dealing with young lawbreakers IB months on theforce has seen Constable Sykes at the scene of fires accidents snowstorms ambu lance calls Georgetown freak toraedo and complaints Police work Is Interesting because you never know what to expect Constable Sykes said but disputes the depiction of her profession In films television and books as a bit unrealistic but entertaining area notes Mrs Williamson hosted the January Sllverwood I meeting on Thursday after noon The meeting opened with the collection and roll call which was answered by giving a resolution one could use every day The minutes of the last meet ing were read and adopted and the report was given The secretary asked mem bers for reports on stamp collections to raise funds for work Mrs was con venorand gave a reading and talk on resolutions and how construction begins at branch level A white elephant sale of articles donated by members brought In needed funds A social hour with a delicious lunch brought the meeting to a a close Good neighbours helped sen lor dig out of the anow Mr and Mrs W enjoyed New Years with their granddaughter and her husband Ben The Casselman family went to to spend the day with relatives CONSTABLE INVFST1GAT1NG A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT MINI SUPERMARKET MAIN ST SOUTH IN OLD 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