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the HERALD Home Newspaper Hills- Established A Division of Canadian Newspapers Company Limited Street Georgetown L7G Ontario DON Publisher and General Manager DAN TAYLOR Advertising Manager British heritage lost in the shuffle Phone IMS Halloween reminders There will be three types of revellers making the rounds in the next few days as annual rites of Halloween arc And there art several things members of each group should keep in mind The youngsters will be making their rounds trickor treating Monday night and parents should make all the young and goblins are well supervised Trv nol to let the young ones wander too far from home and make sure hey have a predetermined route before sending them on their way ll several years since we heard the Halloween horror stories about razor blades and straight puis being found in candy and fruits But it still is advisable for the parents to check their children s haul after they return for irregularities And if anything suspicious is found the police should be notified immediately The second group to address is the older crowd who will be taking in- the Halloween parties this weekend Halloween provides us with a time to lower our and let our hair down But let not get carried awav Show good judgement when attending these parties and bare in mind that not everyone will be in the Halloween spirit Don t infringe on the rights of others Regardless of how members of your group are dressing up make sure one of them is suitably attired as a designated driver if you re driving to your party destina lion The police will undoubtedly be on the lookout for people who think they can get around the law simply because it the Halloween season so don t drink and drive The third group to address is the one we hear the most about each year after Halloween They re the ones who get a big kick out of waxing win dows throwing eggs and creating other forms of mayhem wherever they go To them a brief message Take a break this year and give the rest of us a break All in the mind Editors Notebook Halloween is upon us and Monday night children in all sorts of Ret will be scurryinf around the olltc gem rotes neighbors Those of as who tune grown loo old join in with kids cm still lht high points of Hallo- weens past For it is an annual walk up a long dirk and mysterious with only glimmers of the moon pier through ihe of overhead Ireesinguidt us This wo the Estate of Hanover and is kids i knew very little about two elderly ladies who lived then The estate itself was quilt majestic dunng the day and very spooky at night was surrounded by a seven ft high iron fence you would sworn the points of ike had been sharpened to a point During the day there was never very much activity on the grounds the estate The odd lime on the way home from school wed see the per going about his But other than Halloween we would never see actual residents of the house Each Halloween was he same We d make the rounds at Ihe houses in the immediate neighborhood Hut we were thinking ahead to the walk down the long lane to the re was Something about Halloween and the that seemed create more excitement lhat diving into the of candy wed col lected The only entrance to the estate were openings in Ihc feme when horseshoe- shaped lancwjy entered to the left of the house and exiled to the right The actual distance from the en to the rear of the house was only about SO yards But when re young it seems like eight miles A group of five or of us would always be together when we entered estate brash joungslers had limits to how far they d go to press their peers like to go on and say how we d encountered a ghost who find rest or how we d driven away I vampire who accosted us Hut simple truth is there was nothing other than worldly about visiting Each year we d makt our down the incident other lhan things our minds would conjure up when we heard strange noise or someone thought be smart and scare the rest of And each year these ladles would come lo the door fuss over how we were and then drop a something Into our goody bags They were oblivious to the trepidation we d gone through to their back door but 1 suppose was understandable To them there was nothing in Ihe least bit spooky ibout their home I guess that what makes Hallo ween such a fun time- of Iheyiar Incidentally Ihe something these ladies dropped in our goody bags each was without fall money As kids this of course told us they rich and us in awe Usually it was dime or a few the odd time a quarter Thinking back probably would have paid a quarter just for tht thrill of walking down lhat long every Halloween I guess that what makes Hallo ween such a fun lime of the year Letter Dismayed by dropping of prayer trilTOIl The following letter submitted for publics lion In Herald Dear Members of Ihe Board of Education As a parent or five school age children four In the schools of Ac and as the pastor of one of the churches in our community of Acton Acton Evangel Tabernacle I was dismayed at the news Hint the Lord s Prayer been dropped by the schools within your ion I would urge you to reconsider your decision in light of the following observations The Nation of and the Province of Ontario Judicial and Educational systems are still based on JudeoChristian principles For those people who cannot with the Lord Prayer there Is still the provision of having their children exempted from any religious exercises The Educational section and sec and of Regulation The present changing of long en trenched standards is done nodale a very small minority of extremely vocal groups As a parent belonging to the majority who wants the Lord Prayer to re main In the opening exercises I am forced 10 accept a position imposed by this smaller Yel under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms 1 am entitled to Public Education for my children without Infringement upon the expression of beliefs public school system In the Protestant pared to the Separate I Roman Catholic System Therefore it is basic injustice to all of Pro persuasion lo now change the system to accommodate those who do not wish lo align themselves with the existing structure If the Board of Education persists in banning the Lord s Prayer and goes ahead with rcplae Ing it with else they would decide on them would like to receive your assurance that my children s rights are protected and respected Consequently I would like to be advised in advance of those time and the dates that are not has on JudcoChhstlan principles in order for me to take steps la i my children arc excused at such times from the influence of these Christian sources It my interpret a tlon of the Education Atl is correct than even as a member of the ma can appeal to the same as the small has to which you arc now bowing with your pre sent decision would greatly appreciate your response to my observations Yours truly Father Pastor Hun nil titmice bent i classes in the British origin Part of the answer during a meeting the el mmittee that is lot ml the phv of education It Ik two Ml ls in tht il pi mi think in il fir en Ups Hit llnlish ire New Demerit I fir txamplt wis blunt 11 ink thin should be i course nil ill history do ll ink should And ti I from he ltntite Institutt that suj thiri should In hi said I lhat is shared by i I rt i umber if people in our lusl I hope it is nit shared laret lumber if in tin province But 1 widely Institute con tern is shared As In stilutt director had already noted most parents of llnlish arc unaware of how children Itam in school about their British roots Doug thought It Just fine while children of other ethnic origins attend heritage classes those of British descent go to the library That Is not such a sentence 1 would surest I know of many parents who wish their children had more time to spend in library than they do now I- But that really dldn answer the ml made by another Institute spokesman that rightly Canada s children ask their teachers and parents do not have a heritage too Institute thought reasonable that as seems Liberals moke language classes those of British origin who want lo attend British studies should lie able leu Differ and relevant learning mus I be afforded while Iheir classmates art heritage language isses the Institute quoted from I policy statement on I enlace classes In 19H7 there were boards ii classes In languages to more than students Some classes as in Toronto ate actually part of the regular school day dur which students of British origin arc segregated from the others but not given any instruction In their heritage suggested there is a different principle involved The purpose of the program is language The heritage aspect of the program is strictly supplementary It Is a side effect But that t true of course What language do black students learn In their black heritage classes One teacher of my has made it a point to pursue with his students what they learn in heritage tat classes And by that he mean the formal agenda but what at they Imbibed along with language lesions and history His conclusion is that heritage- language classes are essentially laboratories for transmitting culture old hats in his view I Coolie declared that if Greeks or Serbs for example did not have their heritage- language programs if did have history pro grams that Ihey offered right In their community centres to the children and to the adults their heritage would die very quickly because it Is simply not available in tht element school system 1 think British and French history an Citizens forum Connections 88 unite community Hear Sir The ore limine i for ins the Open House Id HI 15 Would like tlii ir in I h mi iht residents Hills the m opportunity ill aid tin w rkshop liidtrs and irgaiutr- w rihwhilt efforts Hunk to exhibitors and that donated of goodies as well as free draws Wt arc grateful principal ind stiff of the Alton High School for use the facilities equipment and in particul tin and put into this event Bog on of the high We lit support coverage givui in your newspaper in the weeks to ind the TV of through the St mors Maganne wis a it help n lir this Vint to publics it tention Our also those who spread the news vn their signboards Tht mil parks of Hills should In con for rting in r successful Ope House and our speenl thanks Jiff llitti n for his It idership and rg in set ing tint this fulfilled its ikJ Powderpuffers can take pride all I the I Mrs Sharon Hale Make a Wish of Hills is very pit li leen rtei pient of your at your recently held liquet Your domtwn will 1R way in offering Wish to in fortuinte within thi To oil league participants coaches officials and span sors tike a deal of mil icuon knowine that ban a youngster less for ui Hi ihonniist inour community vear of playing ball and inj the Georgetown Ladies will also Tin si as directly with Make i Wwh of Hills offer very sunn Thank You to all par in the Georgetown ladles league ours In good health Bryan Chairman Make a Wish of Hills Grateful for funding W regard to the recent an ounce ment of new funding for children menlil health services in north wc are very thankful Ministry of Community and Social Services for this major deei si in recognition of the special needs of the north This funding is a positive sign that responded to calls community fir desperately Many individuals groups and were involved In working for this funding Because of spni limit dions only a few can be mentioned Some of the local In to Ik acknowledged In Mayor Miller Marilyn St rjejiiison Bruce Irene Dr t Diane Dickie and Diane also lo thank Walt Don The Council Board of the s Services ordlnating and Advisory Group Ihc Children Mental Health Joint Committee and Social Planning Count Further community support essentia to ensure smooth plcmentotlon and operation of these desperately needed services Yours sincerely S Hyde Chairperson North Child and Adolescent Services Task Force Good news NOTE The following Is an open letter submitted Ihe Herald for publication Dear Readers of Hills Have you heard the good n Canadian Cancer Society volunteers across Ontario have exceeded their campaign goal of I million for 19B8 by over The Canadian Cancer Society depends on the generosity and good will of the media and people like yourself make our campaign a success On behalf of Hills Unit many thanks for making our hopes of achieving our target a reality Sincerely yours Barbara Johnson Public Relations Thanks to all Dear Sir The Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital Auxiliary wish lo thank through your weekly newspaper the Georgetown Theatre players for the benefit per formancc of Angels In I presented Thursday Oct the John Elliott Theatre Thanks to Dorothy Hunt for all her help and thanks all who attended or helped in any way to make this an enjoyable and successful evening for the Aux lory Your support is appreciated Thanks to all Vi Haines Fund Raising Chairperson very much available He noted the history of the ex ploration and settlement of Canada a compulsory subject in Grades and Is all British and French history But true either British history Is taught only to the degrte to which it impinged on Canadian development and moreover Is taught in a negative way is the Canadian struggle for independence from the British Cultural pride is stroked In classes but Ignored in history classes Mind you a heritage studies course really be an ethnic course The term is definition of nationality and culture rather than Ihnlclty Scotsmen Gibraltanons Irish Protestants and others to this day all think of themselves as as well as whatever their ethnic origin may be Unfortunately Judging by the comments of Cooke and chances of children with British roots learning about that shared heritage is nil British will continue to be a four letter word In school system Halton History from our files Horse judging competition in Halton years ago The third Cub Pack and Scout Troop held a parents in Knox Hall on Tuts day Oct when the Cub Pack under June in a going up ceremony in which three cubs were promoted from Wolf Cubs to Scouts Tht three making the jump were Randy Bill and Way no Randy grundparcnls Mr and Mrs of Fergus and good friend Mrs James Brown on hand to set him leave pack as full two star Cub and the Seoul troop under of Vie receive the new Scouts Tht boy father assisted ind Stouter in the Scout Investiture service after which June Gunn presented Le Wolf badge to Randy 15 years ago On Oct IK the Local Council of Women met for its regular meeting m the committee room of the Trust building with the prcsideiil Mrs Hayes in the chair Tht meeting opined with of siltal prayer followed by an inspirational poem and the regular order of business minutes financial statements Mrs A spoke about the proposed bake salt to he held in the gas office Nov Georgetown support the recycling of rubbish according to Pollution 1 robt July a was presented Ihe works committee of the Georgetown Pollution Probe The brief urged the establishment of a recycling depot it the Georgetown to which people could bring bottles cans newspapers and magazines Sunday saw Georgetown Minor Atoms under coach Lane and assistant Max playing their first game the schedule in Kinook Arena The team played a steady but aggressive game winn ing by an score Goal scorers for Georgetown were Bobbie Morrow with three Kevin Frank with pair and singles going lo Peter Adams and Keir Kennedy 10 years ago Despite the opinions of its Hills members regional council has rejected a public works staff recommendation by which no further consideration would be given to using abandoned as dump sites for garbage Council voted 11 reject Ihe gestinn instead indorsing a request for additional Information on the feasibility of using quarry sites for dry inert or liquid wastes In a report lo council public works direc lor Bob Moore pointed out lhat waste consultants MM Dillon Lid have already in the use of abandoned quarries and identified only three locations where was felt waste be dumped 5 years ago An Ontario Municipal Board panel has sided with Hills and against the Region by ap proving a proposed amendment to the old official plan for a move which could pave the for a rural eslnlc dev on southeast corner of the Highway I inc intersection The dec handed down by OMB members K Blndhnrt and A Ball had some conditions attached Almond Developments Ltd owners of an approximately looacre site may have lo draw a new plan of subdivision to preserve as much agricultural land as possible Reported crimes arc down nine per cent according to major enme statistics for released Thursday at the regional police com mission mteting Major crime statistics to date show there were 13 crimes reported this year of which or per cent were solved This compares with 14 of fences reported In of which 148 or per cent were cleared The Georgetown Cancer Society lias surpassed lis 1383 objective of by and landed the distinction of raising the third highest funds of all the cancer units in the province