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Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), January 16, 1985, p. 5

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Carpet for Acton The Library wilt close Saturday Jim to permit the Installation of new carpeting over the weekend The staff will be packing unpacking heaving and hauling during Ihc weeki trying to stay ahead of the carpet layers The main floor will be laid in stages with the books from one side of the library being removed from shelves stored on the other side and the shelves themselves moved to the other side to permit the carpet to be laid Thin ihe process has to be reversed and the shelves put back the books reshelved and the other side packed up and shifted We are anticipating thai we will be open for business as usual on Tuesday Jan says chief librarian Betsy Corn well Georgetown book drop An rider hours book drop is now available for use the Georgetown Branch of the Ha Hon Hills Libraries Installed to the left of the main door to the librarycultural centre the drop will be open for use only when the library is closed Chief librarian Betsy Corn well said the drop had been installed as a direct response to public largely occasioned by the ret rod of fines during 1983 tor most people the hardest pill to wallow his been the fact that we charge fines for day we are not open The book drop will not that situation If when a book Is returned to the drop 1 is already overdue and has exhausted its three day grace period the fines will continue to accrue until the drop is cleared the next regular business day The drop must not be used to return film records cassettes or video as these materials arc easily damaged and patrons could find themselves charged for any dimace sustained as the result of a book drop Joint library access The of the Kills Brampton and Libraries have all concluded agreements that will enable residents of of these communities to use the libraries in any of he other communities without charge The benefit to library users is one of If you shop or work in Brampton for sample you may also use the library there People living just over the border in Peel who prefer to use Georgetown library will be able to do so now without paying a resident fee Residents of county will still be lo nun idem lees for using the Ha I ton Hills Libraries No library computers ThL Hills library board haven reached any definite conclusions on public use computers In the fall the board held an open house and a group made a presentation about need lor computers in the library for users There s some ambivalence toward implementing computers but an infrastructure has to be undertaken first librarian Betsy Corn we It It a topic or further discussion by the board and no allowances have been made in the upcoming budget she said Multicultural night A THE HERALD January IB 183 Page Take a world tour by staying home Noon til tvtfb business lunches Monday to Friday Ely Herald Staff You have the lo cover a part of globe for less than Ihc cost of a passport March 1 The Georgetown is presenting their Multi Cultural Night at St United Ihc public Invited to get a first hand look into the of other tries a focus on Hilts of cultural div in its popula lion and residents have a chance to experience the heritage of different nation ilitics it a special tuning in the evening will be parents and children represent me Bermuda Jupin Scotland Mexico Jam and One of he organizers Ihtryl who helped the list jtir said Ihirt Is expected to be countries present from fast year mil eight new unifies represented Mrs I there was excellent feedback from the be In large demand special addition to function will incorporate children years presents in the basement of the church id listening and w the children will be invited to join id which will ike the evening more as a mg In conjunction Ihc nitht there will be a iw for hind i a poncho wilhlickcispncednt rue red- from the Cultural Night will lo the George I V their lickels are Ihe Georgetown or Cheryl 1877 Elgin reunion plans The anniversary reunion of Dlstr School in Elgin Ontario is planned for May 17 18 and 1985 All former students and staff members are invited Id attend and may receive further information about this event by contacting Ron Rideau District High School Elgin Ontario KOG Yours very truly Ron Dobson DRY CLEANING RESTAURANT 326 QUEEN STREET H ACTON HILLS ACTON 8532060 HOLLYWOOD TAVERN I Join The Fun Join The Fun Thurs Sat Matinee J Sat Evening Jan 17 18 19 Kinettes Dear iir The Kinetic Club of Georgetown has comple ted another very successful Toy Drive thanks the generosity of local citizens and businesses The Kinelt working In conjunct on with the Good Neigh Service filled bags with toys books and games for 100 area children Once again Mr Dale Law and Ins students at Georgetown District High School collected money and purchased many new toys as well as items suitable for teenagers on our Christ mas list Many thanks tc them and to all the other groups and individuals who donated money or toys A special thanks to our drop off centres Arthur J Johnson Real Estate post office New hopes new dreams Dear Sir A New Year brings new hopes new dreams and new beginnings for some but not for others If past days have been filled with loneliness depression anger or des pair a new life may seem beyond reach The joy of the season may only re inforce one feelings of isolation It is good to know then that you arc not alone There are many and people In North working for vari organizations and agencies who would like help II just takes one phone call to the North Distress Centre to obtain informa tion about the available services in the commu nity The volunteers answer calls hours a day listen and to share your concerns There is hope and there arc caring people Reach out and pick up your phone now Publicity Director North Contact Centre Name withheld State the olde Hide House EASTERN AVE ACTON Another of the many reasons why O

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