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Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), February 17, 1982, p. 3

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SECTION A THE February IT Marjorie Nazer dies after stroke A Georgetown woman who became acquainted with several generations of visitors to the community public library which she supervised for years died Sunday night was Well respected as an artist even before she to Georgetown in 1929 Miss had renewed her demo tion to painting stained glass and embroidery after her FIND THAT MAGIC JOHNSON their skill the morning a I Holy roil school were entrants in the lolumbm annual tree Throw basketball Int The Knights supervised the shooting for boys and to It years The winners See Page will go on to compete In the District rrer Throw championships In Brampton this Salurday Herald photo by Home insulation okayed for dumping 1975 Miss Naier died at SI Michael Hospital In Toronto where she was taken Jan 31 after suffering a stroke It was at that same hospital where Miss beloved aunt died in the early 1960s The two had shared the Market Street home which they bought from builder William Tor years after Miss uncie knighted for his contributions to the British Empire died Miss Naier 5 emigration to Canada In was intended only as a visit to her aunt and uncles Toronto home Here however she found fertile ground for the artistic Inter sown by her family In England most members of which were similarly Inclined She taught spinning and the fine art of making stained glass at a farm settlement school near King City operated by Roman Catholics to whose religion she had converted Miss remained in recent years a devout member of Georgetowns Holy Cross parish whose church features some or her wrought Iron work around Its baptismal and was just leaving the church after mass Jan when her stroke occurred After becoming part of Torontos burgeoning art scene during the 1930s and 1940s enjoying the companion ship of such artists as the Group of Sevens Arthur LUmer Miss moved to Her love of art soon made her new friends here contribution to the library in Miss Nams memory Throughout tenure as librarian Miss never stopped painting and design ing House Sol has featured rune separate solo exhibitions of her work and Torontos prestigious Gallery showed an early collect While acknowledging that Miss was always less than comfortable figurat ive drawing Mr said he always found unique charm in her floral paintings that set her apart from other She was never blase he commented this week That was probably her secret she always had the enthusiasm of a child which her work reflect ed Her paintings as well as her own personal presence always had a cheering effect Mr Sommer Is not the only acquaintance wholl remember her best for her generosity and hospitality Literally thousands of visitors to the library for one example found they could rely on her to meet their needs large or small There too many will affectionately recall she seemed Inseparable from one two or even three pet dachs hunds that wove themselves In In 1962 when John and moved to Charles Street and established Gallery House Sol local artists like Frank Black and Miss were among their first contacts At that time Miss was plying her crafts at the original KirkKraft shop on the old Highway route between and Bramp ton Her hand woven place- mats and other articles were already building her reputa tion for creating colorful dell cato works of art Soon after the Georgetown library sought her services on a temporary basis but her contributions to life at the old church earned her an offer of permanent placement She stayed on as chief librarian until the regional lion of Hal ton County In 1974 necessit ated an amalgamation of the Acton and Georgetown librarl- Ha I ton Kills Library Board chairman Dick told The Herald Monday that the board wilt discuss a tribute to Miss at lis March 10 meeting He and current chief librarian Betsy Comwcll had already considered several methods by which the board could make a permanent By CI lit IS Herald Staff Writer If a Joint recommendation from hi region public works director and medical officer health is by Ha ton council today Wed homeowners who are stripping the if their homes tii movp formnldehde ram will be to dump their debris at the landfill In and Burlington fret of charge Jerry sen public health itispiilor told the finance and administration list week that he provmclnl ministry has already stated that the foam ion believed to product- toxic gases in home can be has been blamed for producing nausea and symp toms resembling allergic re- Oak vllle Mayor Harry Barr ett felled to have the MOEs assurance covered by a safe harmless clause to protect the region from legal action If the dumped foam does prove hazardous to public health Chief administrative Dennis Peri In said would not likely get the pro tectee clause although there is already a It Iter from the rtnnistr determining that it lhe9ilist manner of As many as a thousand the I problem the public works department estimates there could be as much as ten tons per home insulation debris when the is removed Tipping tees charged to trucks dump ing at the landfill sites arc per ton of waste Over a two or period the region could lose as much as site in revenue by waiving the charges homeowners might have to pay to get rid of In an earlier motion Halton council asked the federal gov to expand lis assist ance program available to homeowners suffering from the effects of A home which Is tested and found to have serious levels of the noxious urea formaldehyde gns can be eligible for up In grants to have the insulation removed To qualify for the grants homeowners must prove that the gas is causing health problems establish that gas levels In the home are greater than 1 parts per million and have the work done by a company certified by the gov ernment to carry out the removal of Ihe insulation LADIES Cords 1400 Blouses Styles Colours 500 New Arrival Blouses 10 2 TShirts 500 Scratch Cords 2399 SPRING Sweater Coats MENS Long Sleeve SIC Dress Shirts a 10 All Mens Knit Sweaters Reg Up 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floral subjects she most Miss Is survived by a brother in England and a nephew In London Ontario Funeral services With a Geornetnwn memorial service still being considered by local friends and admirers of Miss some residents may wish to attend funeral services this afternoon at at Torontos Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church on St Clair Avenue Interment follows at he Mount Hope Cemetery LEGION LINES Comrades Sam Glsby Mar tin Moriarity and Stan Swan are in Georgetown Hospital T Gadd Is In SI Mikes Winners of tho car club draw were M Archer and Armstrong Sanderson Irene Curry Hale and M Tim Sky will be entertaining In the Lounge Saturday even ing The ladies auxiliary meeting will be held tomorrow Thurs day storting The zone commander Rose Green will be making her annual visit Lets have a good turn out Coffee tea will be The air cadets will be hold a dance Feb Anyone wishing tickets phone Joe or Bill Moore This will be a good dance so get your tickets There will be a dart fun day Saturday starling at noon If you have not formed a team to participate or have not team come down and jo everyone will be placed Also Saturday our Initiation team has been invited to Alton to conduct their initiation cere monies DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES Not very one has what it takes to be a pro fessional soldier in Ihe modern Canadian Forces You have to be mentally alert and have the physical stamina to meat the demands rugged training and discipline But you can make it its a great life A career in the army will keep you fit always ready or action travel and new challenges You spend much your time outdoors Youll work hard but youll have the prido and satis faction of a koy player in Canadas army For mora Information tho Canada Employment Can- Ira EL on lha Ural Wednesday month Canadian Recruiting Centra ISO sural Witt THEY TALKED THEIR WAY TO PRIZES TV game shows and soccer were the topics prepared by the two young men who won the public it Senior Public School Friday Jimmy Clark was Grade 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