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Driving down the highway last Sunday found myself cursing with a fine taut vehemence that sounded familiar The object of my affection was on driver who refused to dim his lights and nearly went Into the ditch in a combination of blindness and rage When I had cooled down I tried to remember where Id heard those pax phrases before in just that tone Then I knew my Dad had used them in Identical tones and an identical situation about years before Except that he HAD gone in the ditch I guess my father and I say it with pride was the worst driver that ever came over a hill right smack in the centre of the road He t reckless careless or a showoff He was just an incredibly bad driver Of course he was about when he bought his first car I believe It was a 1923 Chev He was the stead el man alive but every so often he d so something on the spur of the moment That the way he got A trip in the Old Chev like playing chicken Plunked down the cash took a driving lesson which consisted of twice around the block and drove it home He tore in the gate at full bore completely forgot how to stop and went right through the back of the barn III never forget the annual trip to the cottage in the it is till fondly known in the family It was about miles and an allday journey in those days My Dad would be up bright and early and would lash all the heavy luggage to the bumpers roof and runningboards As soon as breakfast was over hed go out walk around the Old Chev give the tires a kick and climb in There hed sit and bonk the horn angrily while my mother ran around the house like a demented person grabbing up babies lunches Jars of preserves and all manner of things Then with us kids piled in the back on top of the bedding we were off with great grinding of gears and lurching until we got on the open road After ten miles or so my mother would be almost relaxed when Dad hit any loose gravel and had managed to avoid several cars coming from the opposite direction Butthenuedcometoadetour In those days the detours simple wingputs we have now on a highway construction Job They were sheer tests of nerve and skill with wobbly bridges cliffs of crushed rock holes could lose a hippo in and murderous bits of bog The next were sheer terror We kids clutched each other in the back seat all eyes and unite as paper My mother clasped the baby close to her breast dropped her head and moved her lips rapidly My Dad glared ferociously at the hazards ground his teeth and pressed through hitting the holes with a bone jarring drop skidding perilously near the edge of a minor precipice and con founding the blasted Idiots who had created the detour Limp and sweating we were always glad of the flat tire that Inevitably followed the detour dash about like animals let out of a cage My mother would head thankfully for the shade of a tree and change the babe diaper while Dad changed the tire with appropriate incantations Next major panic was getting the Old onto the ferry We had to cross the Ottawa River and It was a great thrill each year But watching Dad trying to get that car onto the ferry was enough to mark a child for life Year after year when he saw my father drive up the ferry captain would roll his eyes and run for help Hed enlist the engineer the wheelsman and every innocent bystander warn them ard arm them all with large chocks for throwing before and behind the wheels Eventually Dad would get the Old Chev wedged across the ferry so that nobody Use could get on or off The skipper would throw up his arms shrug eloquently to the rest of the waiting cars and cast off Dad would sit triumphantly in the car ready to scare everybody out of another year growth when got to the other aide of the river There was only one other obstacle that really put us through the wringer and that was The Big Hill a few miles before we reached the lake Wed go dawn a long steep hill and right back up another one longer and steeper Each year we prayed wed make it Each year we threw body English into the halting climb And each year Dad would forget to change Into low soon enough and stall about feet from the top Then there was the dreaded ordeal of backing down for another run and the final ignominy of going end fetching the farmer with his team after three futile and fearful attempts Nowadays when I see a movie about teenage hotrod drivers playing chicken and taking supposedly awe- inspiring chances I just sneer One trip to the cottage in the Old with my Dad and those punks would never have the nerve to climb into an automobile again WEDOVEVOVHAPn Sfl GEORGETOWN 8775266 ACTON 8532010 You charge your classified to your Account Ask for details PARKr SAlSSBVC 8772261 Ctwck Your Ada For Accuracy On The First Insertion Georgetown Independent and tha Acton Pratt cannot responsible for t ho con of mora than on incorrect insertion Any nor In Sections Id ba to of Classified after first Insertion Adjuit ita mad to tha degree ha error reduced value of ad Call or p Monday to Friday I Birth Glen Debbie Wilson Milton arc pleased Id announce the blrlh son Christopher Andrew lbs Georgetown strict Memorial Hospital March TO A brother lor Shannon WHITE Greg and Fran mo pleased safe their acond son Tyler Los weigh lb at Georgetown and District Hospital on April A baby brother fot Trevor seventh grandson for Mr and Mrs Pearson of Woodstock rd grandson for Mr and Mrs Bob White of end Mr and Mr Ralph Islngton Special thanks to Dr Paul end Debbie Zem and tho Georgetown OB staff Coming Marriages MR ANDA1RS Cliff formerly of Eden Mills with announce Ihe forthcoming marriage daughter Nancy to John Home Marriage to lake place April at Bea Isla MR AND MRS of Georgetown daughter to Brad Clous Ontario to take place April at Calgary Alberta MMirriigei PRICE KENNEDY J Hip Edward Price fa Kelly Lea Kennedy youngest daughter William Kennedy Wedding took place C on a Saturday March Milton Hospital Matthews formerly of Georgetown wile of late Albert mother of AnnelMrs Earl Nerval loved grandmother Ruth Nick Wollaiton at Milton Norma and David of Dear sister of putting of Newmarket Rested J S Jones Son Funeral Home Edith St Georgetown Where funeral service was held Monday at Clock Interment Greenwood Cemetery COLEMAN Harry William on Saturday March 1984 Toronio Hospital Harry Coleman of Georgetown aged years Beloved husband Sandra laved father of Karen Debbie and Trlcla and loving grand lather Dear brother Ronald and Coleman Chuck Dorothy No vi which will be held at the J S Janes Son Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at clock Interment Greenwood Cemetery In I contributions to the Ontario Hear Foundation would be appreciated DAY MA Ontario Suddenly at Palm California on March 1984 Beloved husband of Margaret Thomas Loving father Mary and Kelly Hague Saskatchewan and Christopher and Parti Day London Ontario Dear brother of George and wile Grace Ontario Marlon Greer and late husband Milton of Burlington Ontario and Hoy of Toronto Ontario Brother In law of and Thomas of Ontario Mr Day was with the Hamilton Board of Education lor years as teacher secondary school principal and assistant superintendent before retirement tie an esteemed member of Melrose Church and Choir for nearly years A memorial service will be held at Melrose United Church at corner Locke and Hamilton Sunday Aprils Spring at Roekwood Ontario The family would appreciate donations to Mission and Service Fund or the Memorial Fund Melrose United Church Avenue Hamilton Ontario L8PJM4 GRIEVE Alva on Sunday April t at Toronto Western Hospital Alva Grieve of Tfrra Cotia Lovingly remembered by his children Rosemary McDonald Bob BIN Margery and the late Wayne and Dale Grieve sister Audrey Martin and his dear friend Edna Rested at J Jones Son Funeral Home Edith St Georgetown from m Tuesday afternoon where funeral and service will be held Wednesday afternoon Cremation follows In memory contributions to a chanty you ap Jean suddenly on Saturday March at Etobicoke General Hospital Oiga Pauts of R Georgetown beloved wife of Samuel and loving mother Carol Arm Toronto Dear sister of Joseph of Terra a Also remembered by brothers and rrs in Manitoba Rested at J Jones a Son Funeral Home Edilh SI Georgetown where funeral service Ma held Tuesday morning at clock Interment Highland Memorial Garden Toronto MM Leonard James on Wednesday March IB at St Michaels Hospital Toronto Len Georgetown beloved husband Rita Doyle and loved father of Larry of Brampton Gail and Jim both of Calgary Alberta and Judy Conrad Erin Grandfather of Leonard Kirn and Chad Conrad Rested at the J Jones and Son Funeral Home Edith St Georgetown where funeral service was held Saturday morning at 11 clock Interment Greenwood Cemetery In memory contributions to a holce would be appreciated REIO Lorna Gcneral Hospital on Wednesday March 19B4 Elizabeth Kennedy beloved wile Ihe late Joseph Nelson Beloved mother Mrs Samuel Hall of Waterloo and Nancy J Mr Glen Campbell of Hamilton Dear grandmother of six grandchildren and six great grandchildren Member of apt si Church Rested the J Funeral Home Hamilton Funeral service was held at Baptist Church on Saturday March Interment Cemetery As an expression of sympathy donations to Wentworlh Baptist Ladles A would be appreciated by family SMITH At St Joseph Hospital on Monday April Mary Isabel w the lale A dear mother of Susan Mrs Keith of Loved grandmother of JoAnne and Craig Resting at Shoemaker Funeral Home Acton Church Acton on Thursday April at 2 30 followed by cremation The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday Remembrances may be made to St Margarets Sch Mario on Wednesday March 1984 at the Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital Maria Vetter beloved wife William and loved mother Dim Peterborough Teo of and Toronto Also lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Rested al the J Jones Son Funeral Home Edith St Georgetown from Friday afternoon Funeral service was held Saturday afternoon at clock at Christian Reformed Church Interment Cemetery Cards ol Thanks A BIG thank you from Ferguson famli all ends neighbors merchants businesses who participated to make a for Rob Special thanks to Jej Betty a Jim Kennedy THE family neighbours a the la Shoemaker Wc would also Ilk appreciation to Or Stairs and Bruce Your Kindness floral ere brought to express an Bent and Rhoda at tl The Emmnrson THE GEORGETOWN and District Memorial Hospital Auxiliary would like to The Tetters Cage The Village Shop Chrlltianos Boutique Barber s Jewellers makeup models and ticket sellers Also the members who provided lunch convenors Holy Church coverage the papers llowers and plants from Hellers Miracle Mart van Flowers Florist Webbs florist and all who attended our Spring Fashion Show Your support Is greatly ap predated Thanks to all president Halncsand Auxiliary WE wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation friends neighbours for messages sympathy floral tributes Also Milton Hospital McKersic Funeral Home and Paul tor serving lunch during the loss a dear father Sydney Hunt Sincerely daughter Pam Son Gilbert Al In ATKINSON Harry in loving memory a dear father and a passed away April Forever remembered Forever missed Jim Maureen Jeff and Julie Thomas In loving memory mi lather who passed away April ft Always on my mind Always in my heart Gone but never forgotten Daughter Barbara a loving wife mother and grandmother passed away April Her memory Always remembered Albert Beryle Arietta and Linda PUCKERING Roy memory of a daw husband father and grandfather Roy PucartngwtxpaMdavvavMarchZ3 Memory Is life s sweeiesi gift sadly missed wile Nellie ion Brian daughter Linda son In law Gerry and grand in Coning Evtnti BANQUET sponsored by World Christian Ministries In Action Iron Cur tain Hear reports and tee slides behind the iron Curtain Thursday April sat 7pm ThHoldaynn0l5cotidaleRoad GUClphlnearSlorieRoadMatl Hot dinner for ForticMticali Kill Coming Evenlt THE SALVATION ARMY ACTON CORPS 114MBIStEt EVANGELISTIC CAMPAIGN APRIL 1984 Evangelistic Services on Thursday Friday April at 7 30 Sunday Services on April 8th at a m 7p m Major Jamas Cooper Territorial S A Canada Bermuda DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES Start April 10 weeks Hall No dogs first nig hi Form 2465 GREAT GETAWAY May Swim Dine Shop Outlet Centre Relax enjoy at the Buffalo Marriott For information call COACH HOUSE TRAVEL PUrVmarS SPRING DANCE 1 984 FURROW Saturday IWrron BOOK SALEM Georgetown University Women Club holds its annual Book Sale on Saturday 1964 from am til 3 Knox Church Hall Georgetown used books at low low prices All proceeds used lor scholarships other community DO you like marmalade preserves An additional Inlercst the CBC eolfee books and Conversations meetings Friday April and Friday May will be the to an assortment mar Home Friday ft MARMALADE DAY Friday May PRESERVES DAY Recipes to REGULAR AND NEW FRIENDS WE G ESQUESING Pony Clubs Consignment Tock Auction and Nearly New Riding Apparel Sate Sunday April Town Hall Stcwarttown 30 am For more in formation call or S19 JS17 COACH6S and MANAGERS AP DANCE SATURDAY APRIL B4 ACTON LEGION couple FOR TICKETS CONTACT MARTIN IF YOU CAN T wear Share It The TO Georgetown Branches will be having a short clothing drive April 9th to April 1984 We will be collecting ctolries In our branches or I provide pick up of clolhes If requested The clothes will than be given to a local charitable organization St Hills Shopping Centre or IB Mam Slrcel Georgetown 877 LAST winter euchre to bo held Presbyterian Church Osprlrjge April Refreshments In Concert The Golden Age of presented by Halton Hills Arts Council John Elliott Theatre Georgetown Wednesday April Phone SPRING Festival or Music Presbyterian Church Friday April at a Guest artists Bern Ice AT CM organist Anita and Mark Hopkins and Ron McAllister Trumpeters also vocalist Rev Wm Proceeds lor Restoration of Knox College Adults S3 children and Seniors 13 Refreshments SPRING Is In Come to Trinity Church Acfon on Saturday April from m to discover Spring lor yourself All entrlei the Fabric Fashion Frolic will be on splay for viewing fre charge Proceeds from the Daffodil Tea served by the ladles of Trinity Activity Group will aid the an Cancer Society Cost for the tea will be SI Takehomo goodies will tut available for purchase at the bake Come sip style Have a blooming good time 111 coming EvfnU THE Annual Daffodil be held at led Church Tuesday April al speaker Is Mayor Hotel Tickets SO Idrcd Blackett and Belly WINNER H Governor General award for Christopher Moore Ihe Georgetown Public Library on April at m His new book May The Loyalists Settlement will be Society HI PLEASE TAKE NOTICE That In accordance with Warehouseman a Lion Act re will be by public auction by a Mo von Stores Ltd Sinclair Avenue Georgetown Ontario at the ware house of a Movers Storage Ltd on the day of April and at subsequent sale thereafter until sold following tot of good belonging to follow MR10RNEBEST MRS NANCY VANCUEF Thi sale will be managed by Alfred ft Auctioneer at the train baf noted Far further da contact ALFRED RSPENCE 8779292 Auction Sales AUCTION SALE Second of several Sato for Bl Gravely Sal Location In at tho Fairgrounds in tho Ayricultural Hall on Robert Si For dispersal of their yeara of collecting the following quel ly An ques This is a partial listing Blanket boxes spinning wheel brass coal boies wool no Victorian chars old tn bath Vici mahogany swing dresser spooled lamp Vict stored rocker mahogany chest of drawers low table oak dnino chairs Chlno pes of d 1890 Contnemal vase with Id hand dec old 12 Inwi wa I plaque Spodo platter IC 18471 super largo Irorol HP Nippon cocoa set matching Copoland Spodo covered 1B90I ton covered dish 19021 Beloek creamer cups saucers Worcester Nippon mini Toby mugs Cr Derby Mikado soup ironitona flow platters plus others 19001 Pressed Glass compotes Lion S mond Ray I Crystal no roro pit brass pewter top plus others Tumblers Clear Rbbon Greek Key Rayed Heart Crown Daisy Bard Columbus plata covered lur key bowl Com bridge honey dishes very car ly tint gloss milk glass blue Easter bis barrel with plus many other pieces Art Glass incl Cranberry ug of Bristol vases Cranberry bowl covered pickle jar with fork crystal bowl plus other good pes Carnival Glass ind Mangold punch bowl set with nappies other pes of Carnival in blue orange by Fenton all pes ore unusual descent light bulb Sterling Silver spoons beaded purse etc Brass old tea set of 8 bells on Feather strap Camel holders signed plus other good brass pieces Lamps Aladdin Lincoln Drape complete Turkey fool Cdn drape Tn 1 hang lamp Icomp other Mlsc Itams Branrford flowered crock Corona win Tolcware weighi scales etc clocks old wall clock Dome mantel clock Pictures Death of Nelson at Battle of gar German print or water colour signed bothers Coins uncirculated sot silver dollars Churchill 1968 plus 1947 com pieces cent Canada sets a Sale not to be all y More Sales of the soma following 2nd Sale Ftemamber Tarm Ara Cash or Cheque Proper ID Lunch available EjriyPravtowrFromSAM Owner board or not re sponsible for accident Auctioneer Chris Schouttn AVAILABLE Hillsburgh Rest Home For Seniors MAIN STREET HIUSBURQH THEYRE HERE Schneiders ft Allans EASTER CHOCOLATES ACTONJUGCITY Main St North Hill Centre Hwy IS Milton available for wedding Christmas New Years and Graduation parlies Inquire Admin Office THE SALVATION ARW pickup of appliances in working order and good used furniture phone 3311 Tuesday to Saturday from ID for arranger Auction Sale AUCTION SALE THE ESTATE OF THE LATE MRS VERNA GARVIN to bo hold at Mom St In Glen Williams ON SAT 14 APRIL AT AM APPLIANCES- Moffat Fridgegood Woods Viscount SpnDry GE Air ConditionerWindow Typo Zenith Portable coloured TV near now Zenith Portable W TV Viking Broom Simplicity Dryer Vacuum good one Mercedes alec Sewing Machine new AM FM Stereo Radio Record Player Clock Radio Toaster Iron etc FURNITURE3 piece bedroom suite Oak china cabinet Pressed back rocker Chester field and chair other chesterfields and chairs Dresser end Iron bed Small Pino lamp able Oval Chroma table end Leather rs good Day Bed good Magazine rack Slep tables and coffee table Boy GLASS AND CHINA Moon end Star covered compote real good real good Sandwich plates 2 old Fruit bowls Several good cups and saucers Dresden Tea Platesgood Royal Salt and Pep Arthur Mantel Clockgood Cuckoo Clock Jewel Pocket Welch CMD Mourning Locket Several old English coins 2 oil lamps matched Wheelbarrow Lawn mower Ping Pong table Garden Tools Lawn choir Portable Typewriter Underwood Typewriter Manual Adding Machine Quantity of bedding sheet etc Also etc Other small item PROPERTY At the same placo at appro p m the pro perry will be offered for sale subject to a reasonable Reserve Bid The lot with the house and a vacant lot beside it Tha properties will be sold at one There is a 2 storey Aluminum clad house kitchen living room bedroom and bath downstairs one bedroom hying room bath and kitchen upstairs well new oof etc Upstairs is presently rented This ii a good Income property open for viewing from on Sal April and Sun April TERMS are day of sale balance on do ing which must be within GO days For further Information call or after m TERMS on Chattels Cash or cheque with ID Sale necessary lo settle Estate Not responsible for accidents MAX STOREY fiy