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Ballinafad I holds monthly meeting By RED SMITH Herald correspondent Mrs Lloyd Marshall was hostess for the February meet of the W I was held on Wednesday afternoon Dessert luncheon was served at i Valentlnedaybcmgnotfaroff the lunch committee served raspberry mousse and dec orated cupcakes The meeting got underway shortly after I wo Mrs Jamie son president occupied the chair and opened the meeting with a few words about Robert Burns and a quote from one of his many wise sayings There were seventeen present 12 members and 5 visitor Each one by answering he roll call had tell one thing Ihey understood about metric Minutes were read of previous also financial state ment It was decided not lo send a delegate officer conference this spring Another euchre was planned for later this month Mrs Don Brown kindly offered her home for party Members were reminded thai competitions for he District Annua were to be brought in at the March meeting Mrs Given as Meet the President Don McQueen Tachmen Car Club Don McQueen has been a member of the for about 10 years and Is taking his seventh turn as presidenl The club was the first rod clubs organized in Ontario when it was begun about years ago It has a membership limit at full members since thai Is of space available garage where the members work on their cars In addition ihe full members club has associate members who lake part in social events and use club facilities occasionally to work on their cars Members pay a week dues and a monthly rental fee for their space in the facility club garage members pay only a nominal sum The club draws its membership from as far away as Mississauga and Erin and group Is very active socially Anyone seeking membership may apply to get on the group waiting list by contacting member of the club Mr and Mrs McQuecnand their two young daughters have lived on Crescent Georgetown for five years Mr McQueen is a mechanic at Silver Creek Shell Mr McQueen lists water skiing and obi ling with other members of the club hit hobbles Hospital Auxiliary has general meeting The Georgetown Memorial Hospital Auxiliary held general meeting Tucs day evening January with Mrs Marion Booth president Reports were read mem of Ihe executive all were favourable and encouraging Dates to remember were Knights of Columbus dance Feb 18 Carnival at Kelso Dam April Fashion Show A quilt was finished by Mrs Betty and be ruffled The draw was won by Mrs Lois Davidson A surprise 15 minutes was spent doing the Hustle was brought from the at the York where Mr Booth explained lo ladies that women nil took part in this exercise The spe for evening was Miss Randy Coombs diet iclan at the hospital Randy spoke on nutrition and was introduced by Mrs Phil Slev This evening Has a very one as il was a think you to a lot of ladies who work hard for good of the hospital and pitlenls The convenor served very nice chilled supper to end another great evening in the cafeteria Tuesday Feb will be the next executive meeting Family and Consumer Affairs then took over the meeting Mrs Eleanor Mc-t- had prepared a splendid molloand it was read by Alma Sinclair The motto a not hours you in but what you put Into the hours that count Winnie nave current events Belly Koperdraad chose the Jones Girl as the oust and woman to lalk about She was the outstanding athlete at the Edmonton Olympic games in 1978 Several interesting reports wereglven by standing conveners To close Ihe prog ram Lille Given led in some lively discussions regarding topics of the day Meeting closed wilh the singing of God Save The Queen A wedding of local interest took place Balhnfad United on Saturday afternoon when Bonnie and Gary were married Rev ting clergyman Bonnie Donna was her attendant and the groomsman was the Groom friend George Mc Mrs Eileen McEncry was organist for occasion The reception and wedding supper look place at home of the bride a and uncle Anna and Sid Spear There wen aboul guests The recreation room in the home was beautifully deeorat The table where the bridal party sat was centered by the lovely made by Mrs Dermoit a resident of village Mr Bob jilso of Ballinafad was respons for Brides Bouquet and the other beautiful floral arrangements A disc Jockey provided music for a dance at night when tables had been taken down We wish for young couple continued in he future and a long prosperous and healthy mar life Apologies are in order for those coming out attend Church on Sunday was a cool receptlonfor all Including Thcblamccanbe pul on old Man Winter The furnace used up all the fuel some time Sat night and the service man could not be ted in time to gel things warmed up In lime for Sunday School and Church Rather than gelling chilled too much after a short prayer Congrc gallon wen home hoping for better things next Sunday Brownies study safety jmiNiitiinonuv El r J I nden I This month the 1st Brownies stoic safety during which and served toast and jam The started to learn a few Leiiers in semaphore and one made a of her choice from junk Mrs Midwinter lead us in a sing si including the new World Hunger Once which the girls will camp this year Brownies receiving badges tins month an Cheryl Williams Book Wilson Book lover Crafi Janet Writer Lewis Skier Teim Spurl Alexandra Cans da Bonnie Writer Jacqueline Knitter CraH Wendy Writer Wendy Ilea Ion Mrs II mover and her pher and wire list week wlih her parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Fair board shows deficit At Ihe annual meeting the Georgetown Agricultural So- city sponsors of George town Fall Fair Herbert was elected president sue Don Gosling who has been in the chair in Ihe past two years Other officers elected were 1st vice president Mrs Joyce Gosling 2nd vice president Edward Bird secretary Den Charles treasurer Mrs Charlotte Ironside Directors are Gilbert ton Don Gosling Del mar French Kciih McKcniie Allison Ralph Cunningham Ken Herb Doison Earl Burl Edward Bird Ro bert Lawson Mrs Don Gos ling Val Stein Ian SI an Culloghan Mrs Fogal Mrs Mona Milne Mrs John Bird Past president Don son was made an honorary director Although the financial state ment showed deficit for car of directors felt they had a good year considering some 000 was spent on renovating the build in the park A pmc of 90 had been paid in full The advance pmc lists for ladies work domestic sci flowers are now available A number of were also made In the other sections of the list Tilt Wednesday II On the FLOWER FASHION Hob Treble coowner of Pauline low demonstrated of tie finer points of spring flower arrangements Saturday the Georgetown Public I pari of a display set up by the community s Horticultural Society at invitation of the Public 1 Board Hosted by Ice- dent Cooper the display featured three demonstrations com by Mr Treble and his wife Belly including dish gardening and flower pressing Herald photo Successful fun day for Legion Branch 120 Our Fun Day last Saturday was another success thanks to Ihe efforts of Bubbles Waites who started things off and Gib Telford who came along and added the finishing touches Bob who started out organizing the day of darts is in hospital so Bubbles and Gib took over Bubbles would like to thank all who assisted her and Gib and all who helped In any way The winning team were Bill and Sarah Richards Roger Richards and Helen Cumpsty Nice going guys and gals Second spot was wranDcd up with Al and Jean Murphy and Buss and Donna as winners Third place was taken by Marg Hodder Helen Clouticr Jim Bishop and Jim Randell High score for ladies was Donna Dlegel and for the man It was Doug Crawford Nice darting folks and thanks to all of you for showing the Interest and com out for the day fun and friendship There will be bowling this Saturday in for the Auxiliary and if any of the Auxiliary members would like to put in a team or wish to no on a team Marion Carney a call as soon as you can and let her arrange things for you 1 do not know the time you leave or bowl or perhaos will find out this Thursday at your General meeting It is hoped that a large turnout will be on hand lo welcome Rose Green vour Commander Rose Is visitng us for the first time in this capacity and 1 m sure she will appreciate your interest as she sits in on her first with all of you Those Senior Ladles wishing a Car theft An arrest has been made following an Investigation by police a car theft A area resident reported lhal his car was stolen while was parked in front of Shoes in the Georgetown Mar kct Police are investigating the painting of an obscenity on the water tower on Road Legion Lines By Roma Timpson ride please call Hazel Dumper and your President will do her best to arrongo for transport to the meeting Meeting begins fl p remember Gretta and Marlon Carney were present at the Sports meeting weeks ago along with cm bers and their names were omitted last week Sorry about that ladles We welcome into our memb ership Janet Steed Del rex and hope lhal you will be an active member and take part in the branch and what it has lo offer There will be a Zone Meeting this Wednesday in and most of your executive will accompany your president Harold to this meet ing If you feel you would like to join us please be at the Branch by pm so transporlat ion can be arranged in lime for the trip lo Meet begins at These arc interesting meetings and we always find we are welcomed at the host branch most ally Hope you will decide to come along no news about when I started but managed to stretch it far Remember I am available until 12 noon Mondays if you have news you want in your Legion column Agency formed to assist handicapped handicap people In Region will now hue in jgtnc in loco ordinate services for ihem and their families with the the till ion Case Mamgmcnt Services Servicts which was formed in January 19y leim wh goals are to ihcspechl needs of devdop- mcntilly handicapped people and families find services lo fulfill those needs I coo those seryi a secondary goal of Ihe is to identity needs In to fill the Ml Margaret Riggin is the per responsible North area with Tony in and Paula ill based in Burl first step in the work of Case Management Services is to make the development ally person and his family aware of the services that exist to fill their needs In care vocal i ml training financial and other Services in in Halloa dy such as the Centre Nursery and Adult iliation Centre in Hornby The Case Management ices office is located it in College Trafalgar in Any person or family who is having cully mecling the needs of a handicapped ihelr family friend can con lad Margaret al Extension Scouts busy with activities A cue tire party is being planned for the month of March The ladies of the board also elected live for as follows dent Mrs John Bird 1st vice president Mrs Don Lindsay 2nd vict president Mrs secretary Mrs Joyce Gosling ass Mrs Garfield McGH vray hall superintendent Mrs John Milton ass l hall Mrs C flower convenors Mrs Isabel Bird Mrs McMaster social con venors Mrs J Fisher Mrs George Burt The evening was preceded by a directors pot luck supper 1IWNMI Herald correspondent Scouting in Limohouse was quiet after New bulls again i busy far as outside activities are con The Heavers District Winter Carnival held at ill Johns Chunh in Georgetown and had a good time The rain that day didn t have effect on events Lost Saturday look a Irip to Blue Springs Seoul Reserve lo visil some Beaver Leaders who were ink a training course The purpose is to let the leaders do some of their training with a real live Beaver Colony Only Cubs plus Akcla went lo the Science Cent re in Toron to for ihe District Cuboree but a goodllme had by all About boys and leaders left from Nonal by bus for the days outing One meeting was because of the wcat her but week Ihey made up for it by having a hike through the Conservation for their moiling It wis a bit more fun having night Salurdny they went and skiing and went back house for cookies hoi chocolate Wthavenifncw Cub David Scout Tom is now helping Pack a few as part of one of his Scout badges Skiers badges have been by Ken Held Rower Siephan Widmonl and Stephen ni nave also their skaters badge The Scouts decided not to go to the District Winter Campo ree To make up for it went on a cross country ski trip The report was they went about miles and had a good time They have had help last weeks in form of Davo We welcome him to the group his knowledge will benefit the boys a deal By MRS HI- TON Herald correspondent are pleased that Mr Wilfred Harding is well enough to be hi me from hospital The first of Ihe Club was held on Jan This club iscalledAccessorles Final Touch Bird was elected president Elaine Cunning ham vice president and Marl lyn Bird secretary The history of accessories was discussed as well as which colours suited which people The lopic of the second meeting held on Feb was Head start on Hats The use and care of hats was discuss Valentines rite glorifies love By SUSAN De Herald columnist Valentines Day hours dedicated to hearts chocolates and flower An annual rite glorifying love the phenomenon that supposedly keeps this old world spinning around What though is love Well Shakespeare in the Two Gentlemen of Verona described as 01 flow spring of love the uncertain glory of an April While the leu romantic Jerome wrote Love Is like the measles all have go through Love takes many forms The glorious breathless first love of a young boy and girl complete In themselves not needing any intrusions from the outside world and the deep affection between an elderly couple who still hold hands on a quiet evening stroll PARENTS LOVE It Is there in a parents love for a child and In the care bestowed upon a pet by the otherwise solitary traveller through life a small necessary warm creature to ward off the loneliness for those returning lo empty rooms What happens during the in between years though What transpires to weld that powerful bond that keeps a couple together from the initial Glory of on April day love to still wanting to hold hands SO years later A relationship could not survive on a year love token of flowers and chocolates it is the little everyday expressions of consideration that keeps love alive and the lack of caring respect for the other lliat will cure a love faster than it ever took one to recover from measles The long lerm valentine winner is the partner who replaces the cap on the toothpaste tube one who hangs up wot towels after his shower He is the man who give his wife per cent credit in the parentage of the children when they have done something exceptionally welt and acknowledges his SO per cent share when decide to be totally obnoxious A winning husband is one who is prepared to tell his own lies on the telephone when attempting to get out of a social engagement instead of expecting his wife her soul In jeopardy for him ft is he man who before falling asleep on the chesterfield folds the evening newspaper back into numerical order so his wife is not faced with a Jumble of sections beginning A15 Be and It is the husband who even once in a while gives the right answer to a question allowing his wife the luxury of believing he actually heard what she said And it is the man who can pass a wordless communication across a crowded room that says Hey old git Despite all your faults you are worth ten of these people to me any day including the busty blonde over there in the corner giving me the eye We re doing No It is not the flowers Just the little everyday things that make it all worthwhile Ratepayers Study The Georgetown Area Ratepayers Association has contributed a copy of the results its detailed study on the Focal Properties Lid development issue to town council efforts lo come to grips with the matter Association president Laurie offered the group support Monday night lo council recently approved plans for a comprehensive housing study aimed at resolving the long standing dispute between Focal and Hills Representing some local ratepayers the Association utilized the substantial talents of Its members Mr to assess Focal proposal to build homes south of the community That study concluded that the Focal proposal is not desirable development at this time HALTON HILLS CREDIT UNION LTD BILL LAVERGNE The Board of Directors of Halton Hills Credit Union Limited are pleased to announce the appointment of William as General Manager of the Hills Credit Union effective January Bill brings to Acton more than seventeen years of Credit Union experience as Manager of Kendo Credit Union In Ontario and Senior Loan Officer with Credit Union In Hamilton Bill Is Vice President of Promotion for the Canadian Institute of Management Hamilton Branch and holds his C I Certified In dustrlal Manager designation through University Mr Is a graduate of Personnel end Management courses through the sides of Manitoba and Wisconsin Bill is very active In curling In the area Mr Brendan remains with the Credit Union as Operations Manager Brendan and be happy to serve you at Queen Street If you would prefer to telephone they would welcome calls from both present members and potential members E Count President HALTON HILLS CREDIT UNION LTD