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Spring madness strikes again Sfrtogactunlyiprangthiear mile ad of limping in with a bad cold its customary wont in these climes Usually in this country we really have a spring We leap from the lingering frigidity of a cold and wet April rather similar an English winter into a hot spell in May that leaves us dizzy stunned stupefied And before know it were into a humid June complete with mosquitoes including young ladies busting One hurls one clumsy rubber boots into one closet One disrobes from the massive blanketlike contraption in which one has hidden one frozen bones for the past five months One skims one s into thetopcornerof thecloset down with one annual spring cold snuffling and sniffling toward summer that apogee of the Canadian Deep in that Canadian psche lurks the suspicion that possibly just possibly this the winter will never end and that we shall go through a summer of frozen branches etched against a gray sky frozen ground under foot no flowers no foliage no hot summer sun to peel the slew At least that the way I feel and I an average Canadian in every way Perhaps that the reason Canadians go winging off to hot places all winter at phenomenal costs When it comes to getting away to the sun we have no equals on earth except perhaps the Scan din avians 1 know couples who If they were having for dinner would argue about whether to give the ham burg barbecue or the tuna casserole the cheap plonk or the expensive wine with a bod Yet they 11 blow a couple of thousand dollars for a week in the sun living and letching and drinking and browning for seven days and returning to the gray grim landscape they left It s insane But then there something insane about all Canadians when they feel they arc escaping once again the Icy talons of winter They go cuckoo Just the other day I saw an old lady wrapped to the ears so that she could scarcely move out raking leaves simply because the sun was shining and the calendar though not the temperature told her it was spring She should been in by the fire Before the snow has even begun to melt our stores have packed away their winter stuff and ore flaunting bikinis that would make a stripper blush Boats are hauled out before the ice on the boy has begun to melt Ardent curlers stash their brooms and dig out the golf clubs though they would sink to the hocks on the fairways the past few months get a wild gleam in their go out and buy a small fort worth of new tackle and rush like letn to the choice spots on Opening Day elbowing and struggling with thousands of their ilk to get a line in the water Kids go goofy They like winter but spring drives them right around the bend Puddles to splash Mud to tumble Into Exploring to be done into all those secret comers that the snow had kept hidden Housewives go hairy Their wellkept homes dusted and vacuumed and polished to within an inch of their lives all winter are suddenly as the suspicious spring sun peers in shabby filthy disgusting and they launch into an orgy of cleaning and decorating that drives their men simultaneously up the wall and into debt Old people behave oddly With a sort of glmi in their eye they realize that they ve licked the old graveyard one more time and go out and get terrible cricks in their backs planting flowers and gardens And young people Well we all know what happens to them when Canada enjoys a real legitimate Spring They stand on street corners after They strip to beach wear on days that would freeze thebrams of a brass monkey they fall wildly in love with someone they hadnt even seen all winter except as a sniffling stripling across the aisle in Grade 10 English They go wild with the sheer delirium of being young tn springtime The boys drive too fast and recklessly The girls have strange fancies and dream of sex and secrets What do aging school teachers do In the spring TheyVe just as nutty as the rest They look with aching longing to their long wishing their lives away to retain their dignity while they feel like kicking up their heels running off with a Grade girl or boy shooting golf in the seventies catching a who ping rainbow trout And dreading retirement Its a grand madness that seizes this nation come Spring Long may It con GEORGETOWN 8775266 ACTON 8532219 You may now charge your classified advertisement to your Chargex Account for details Georgetown Acton Wednesday May 16 1984 PARK LINCOLN SALES SERVICE LEASING 8772261 Check Your Ada For Accuracy OnTh Brat Insertion Th Georgetown Independent the Acton Fro Praia cannot be responsible for the com than one Incorrect Insertion Any error In the Clou I lied Section should be called to the attention of the Classified Department after the first Insertion Adjust merit at mad to degree the reduced the value of the ad Call 8775266 or 6 pm Monday to Friday El Deaths Birth NNETT Jim and Heather are proud to their daughter Ashley Theresa born Thursday May A baby sister or Shane we n lbs Proud grandparent are Theresa Tom and Bennett and ureal molher Mabel May Special to I Or and OB staff of Georgetown BUSH ELL Boo and Cindy are pleased announce Ihe safe arrival of their daughter Julie Anne born May 1984 at a weighing IDs oil A baby sister for Jen nlfer Proud grandparents ore Mr and Mrs Cyril Gray and Mr and Mr Albert A thanks to Ford and the OB of Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital Michael and Meredith nee Henley arc proud to announce the of first child Ashley born at Georgetown and Memorial May 198 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs j Henley and Mr and Mrs AC both Georgetown Thanks for special care received by OB staff at Georgetown Hospital iARLOW Steven and Rhonda are pleased to the safe arrival of Ronald Steven April at 34 a m we ghlng a lbs Brother for Angela and Bobby Special lanks to Ford and OB slaff Georgetown Distri Mem Hosp tat JON and Warren arc proud to safe arrival of Abigail Elliabcth May at weighing lbs pis Loving sister to and Emily St ft grandchild to Dennis and warren and great grand child to Emily Rowl nth grandchild to Mrs Nielsen Arnold A very special monks to Ford head nurse Mrs Rob nson and to Dad who held the flashlight when all the lights went out in Georgetown hospital re Graham OVENDEN Ron and Linda i delighted to announce me arrival their Graham Ronald weighing 7 lbs on May Proud grandparents arc Mr and Mrs George Graham and Mr and Mrs Ronald Ovenden all of Georgetown Many thanks to and Ford and the terrific OB Georgetown and strict Memorial Hospital REDMAN David and are delighted to announce birth of their daughter man Elirabcth Schatey Redman on April I 184 A sister to share Sen head rubs with Ken and Donna nee Reynolds arc happy to announce the arrival of David Michael on May It at 9 we lbs 11 at Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital Proud grandmothers arc Lee and Reynolds A special thanks to Kumar Macintosh and OB statf Nick and Ruth Anne Wilson Milton are pleased to announce the birth their daughter LorlAnne a lbs at Milton District Hospital on May 1984 Proud grandparents are Anne Wilson Anne and Roy great grand parents Mr Mrs Guy son Nerval Mr Mrs J and Mrs of England MATTHEWS Mrs Mat thews would like announce the engagement her only daughter Jo to Steven Allen son of Mr and Mrs Brlmley all Georgetown Wedding to take place at Knox Presbyterian Church Georgetown at m July IW4 MR AND MRS Carl Hill formerly of Llmehouse take pleasure in announcing me engagement of the eldest daughter Miriam Louise to Allan Albert son of Mrs Mary and late all of SI Catharines Wedding lake place June Bethel Baptist Church SI Catherines welcoming AND MRS Leslie Olio the forthcoming marriage their son Csaba Steven to My lam Alice daughter of Mr and Mrs Adoiphe to take place in Mar I In town Ontario May If BRECKON Florence E at The Princess Margarc Hospital Toronto on Saturday May Bullock W Alton Dear mother Mary of M sslsiauga Margaret ol Guctph ana Paul of Georgetown of Evelyn and George Bullock both of ends called at The Russell Morden Chapel the Ward Funeral Home Reynolds St Funeral Service was held In on Tuesday morning at 11 am Interment Llmehouse Cemetery In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the charily of your choice would be appreciated by the CARNEY James Whitney II Is with deep sorrow the family announces the passing James Whitney Carney of Milton on Wednesday May 9lh 1984 the Milton Dlstrlcl Hospital Beloved husband of Isabel Dear father of Sandra Homowood and and Rod Loving grandfather of Michael Phillip and Jennifer Home wood and Brenna Brother Frank of of I Mrs Elm of Brampton and Mrs Eleanor Hyatt of Norvat Predeceased by Brother William Funeral service was held on Friday May at United Church Trafalgar Cremation followed Arrangements through the Funeral John Mervyn on Friday May at the Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital Merv Grlflen Georgetown husband Gall Morris and beloved father of and Susan Loved son Sydney and Lillian Griffen of Orangovllie dear brother James of Brampton and Oak villc Rested at the J S Jones and Son Funeral Home where funeral service was held Tuesday morning at interment Greenwood John George on Thursday May at his residence In Georgetown John George husband of the tale Fleureite Flo and loved father Robin dear brother of Kenneth and Bruce both of Toronto Dear brother In law of Jean Cook and Rita Little Rested J Jones and Son Funeral Home St Georgetown from Saturday evening until IS Monday and then to Holy Cross Church where Christian Burial Mass was held Interment Greenwood Cemetery tn memory con but ions to Holy Crow Church would be appreciated We tourney through this world but once and have short time Stay Whatever For such another golden chance we may await Now Is the lime because From George II not pass It ROUGHLEY Ada Mall Ida Suddenly on Friday May 11 1984 at Peel Memorial Hospital Brampton Ada wife of the late Jack Roughley and loved mother of David of Toronto and Rob of Winnipeg Manitoba Dear sister Blanche of and William Kennedy Brlgham of California Rested al the J Jones and Son Funeral Home A memorial service was held Tuesday May at I at Llmehouse Presbyterian Church Cremation In memory contributions to a charily your choice would be predated Cards Thanks A VERY sincere you to alt who helped make my birthday such a happy occasion The beautiful cards Mowers plants gifts phone calls personal home visits and the presence of all who alt ended the Legion party were deeply appreciated A very special thanks to the members Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion who planned the celebration and the Ladles Auxiliary lor preparing and serving the delicious refreshment and lovely birthday cake Thank you from our hearts God Bless We love you all Billy and Helen HELP tetter word until you are involved in an ace dent I wish to thank volunteer ambulance service the firemen police many helpful and concerned strangers my family and friends doctor and nurses Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital Rev Peter Barrow and Rev Bob Monroe tor their untiring service on my behalf Special thanks to David and Paul who held my ftand in my hour need J Anderson Cardiol Thanks things they did while I was a patient n Georgetown and strict Memorial Hospital and nee returning home Words cannot say what Ihls really meant to me Your thought fulness will always be appreciated Special to nurses of surgical staff Marion Cunningham I would tlko at this lime to thank all those have helped me so much during my Illness Thanks to all my super friends neighbors especially the R Millers J M Howsons who have been so and cheered me with visits Inquiries phone colls cards gills flowers Special thanks to the Frank Heller Co management and employees lor all the r kindnesses John Gov for taking to and from Gone no worst snowstorm year Dan for his support and caring Mary Jane Nicholas lor looking after my house and dog and for being so helpful and available But the biggest thanks all goes Herb and Rosemary Cook who have provided the rides to hospitals for all Rays tests and operations They have been right there when I needed them most all through 1983 until the present time Thanks everyone Maymle THE FAMILY of the late George Smith extend their deepest appreciation to our many friends and relatives lor their sympathy cards tributes and donations to the Cancer fund and Georgetown and District Memorial Special thanks to the J Jones and Son Funeral Home Rev Peter Barrow Knox Presbyterian Church for his comforting words and the Ladles of Knox for their lovely lunch Your In our lime of sorrow will always bo appreciated Anne Smith and family THIS Is a special Thank you to a wonderful group of people the Volunteer drivers of the Cancer Thanks to all you for your kindness and concern as you look me each day to Hamilton lor treatment Thanks also to Smith lor arranging lor those rides Maymle WE THE ASH family would like to say Thank You and that we appreciate your kindness messages sympathy beautiful flowers and donations during our tragic loss of our daughter sister sister In law and aunt Cindy would have appreciated the comfort given her family Our special to all the people who gave so much In so many ways Thanks to J Jones Son Funeral Home and Rev Peter Barrow Thanks so much Ruin I In Memoriams ANTHONY in loving memory of a dear sister sister In law and aunt Mare who away May Although wo smile and make no fuss And when old limes we oft recall Thais when we m ss her most all Lovingly remembered by Rene Paul and Boys and Shirley And your picture In a frame They say time heals all sorrows And helps us to forget But time has only proved to us Though absent you a tn loving memory a dear who passed away on May Memories are treasures That no one can steal Death Is a heart ache That no one can heat Some may forget you But we win remember No matter how long Ever remembered Christopher HALL George loving husband father and grandfather who passed away May IS Your memories I keep within my heart Loving you dearly we had to part it never should have happened that day So suddenly you were la ken away Thoughfsot IN LOVING memory of Dennis A Brown who passed away May Though his smile Is gone forever and his hand we cannot touch Still so many memories of one we His memory Is our keepsake with which we we have him In our hearts Ever remembered by wife Barbara and family Murray In loving memory of a dear husband father and grandfather who away May Lovingly remem In memory a dear loved father to and husband to You will always be Moke no cor But down along II The symbol dynamic at Icrrllylng yet Mary In loving memory of a mother who passed May Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord And let light shine upon her Lovingly remembered and sadly missed id Coming Pun l GEORGETOWN Guelph Street CITIZENS OF THE GEORGETOWN AREA Have you ever thought about visiting the local PoitOHlcell Wednesday May IS been sal aside to give you a chance to sea what happen behind the front counter Staff will be available to conduct you on a tour of the Pott Office and acquaint you with mall processing Coma and via It and help yourself to coffee and doughnuts be to PM SNELGR0VE FARMERS MARKET HWY 10ATBNELQROVE EXHIBITION OPENING NIGHT Friday June I at Hills Library and Cultural Centre 7 to m Join us lor a gala celebration meet the artist who will autograph your books and print s enjoy the exhibition refreshments Tickets at per person are available at the and Georgetown Libraries COMPUTER Day Camp Don enroll In any computer classes until you vc seen Fun filled days i computer programming In and practice and sports crafts ng cookouls etc Proven successful method allows youngsters 9 to to learn BASIC language on Atari Commodore or at own rate with in attention One computer per youngster and classes of ten maximum to advanced levels are welcome in our high quality courses during July and August Our compuler Instructor has won The IBM Award of Excellence per week all lee Assistance transportation and rece for income Tax evening computer usage courses available also Call Rockwooo Computer School s Informs Ion Centre for a registration form for Summer Fun al EUCHRE Thursday May Llmehouse Memorial Hall Admission si and refreshments Sponsored by Llmehouse womens Institute Everyone welcome KIRK KRAFT Studio will reopen its Tea Room far third season on Saturday Mat Teas are served from 1 until Tuesday to Sunday Full tea SO partial Presbyterian Church and Cemetery MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE May Everyone PUBLIC BOWLING Tuesdays pm to Fridays from Saturdays and Sundays from at Georgetown Bowl South Reservations cepted IT UAL Box Plant and Perennial sale May and at Jakes Garage Street Proceeds to Toronto Christian High School Start at a Help keep Geor beaut I tut I THE DAUGHTERS St Georges Anglican Church rnonttify luncheon be held Wed May fur key salad dessert beverage a at Si Georges Church Hall SI Georgetown WHO ARE THE S Film and Discussion May Acton Library May Georgetown Library 8 m Everyone welcome For Intormat Ion ANNUAL genera meeting Hallon Hills Arts Council 7 m Wednesday June at Cultural Centre Georgetown ANNUAL Shrub Sale by Glen Williams Town Hall will take place on Saturday May on Main Street Glen Williams Come early for great bargains HAMMONDS SEWING Acton 8534X115 Dressmaking Repairs and Alterations Auction Sltl AUCTION SALE FOR MARION HUNTER at farm Lot Cone of ITown of Mil ton Directions From Acton go S A mile to Regional Road 12 turn right for 3 roads Miles then turn left for mile on SAT MAY AT AM 165 Diesel Tractor cab 3100 MF 135 Tractor loader Set of cha Ford Tractor Pulleys for tractors- Ford 1 F No B46 round Baler only one season bales H No round Bale mover push used Hayblne F No Baler Wagons flat racks J Rotary mower cut Bale Slooket Diadem Fort spreader 3 Maple Loaf motor No plow 3 furrow Trip beam No plow 4 furrows p beam Vibra Shank cultivator section Drags Wheeled Double Disc w cylinder Bate Fork for largo round bales Bush 3PH M Grain drill 16 run on rubber Small trailer Land roller of Harrows Set of Cham harrows Manure Spreader 2 beaters Ford mower Snow Blower Econo Grader Bio do 3 side Dan user pesthole augers Tractor seatnew Walking plow for parts combines for pans M1SC M F No Mower Gron Aerators motors grinders Potato Digger ng mill Set of platform scales coffee table cement mix ladder Stapled dor Stewart entile Stanchions Water bowls some newl Squeetegood one Ritchie heated water rolls Wire fence rolls new Barb wire Heat cabins Lawn Seeder Cyclone seeder onal Controlnew Picnic Table Sinks bathtub Elec oncer Insect gal Fuel tank pump Ex cords Maple Syrup pan Ski Boose Compressor Pony Western saddle Bridle Pony Cart Underwood typewriter Ram Add Machine Pool table A sets baits rack cues etc Chain hoist ion near new Steel Post Driver 2 Hydro poles Cedar posts TOOLS Etc Mtghty Mile Cham Saw Edison Dili reversible Remington Cho n Saw Power Dr Super Mini Chan Saw new McGraw Edison Skit Saw drill WEN Sander Custom Craft Saw Lincoln Arc Welder complete Elec fan on stand Several other fans Workshop shelving about high long with cubicles 2x4 Paint Sprayernew Tool Box full of Boar ida tools inters etc sett of Sockets Vi inch Vises Grinders etc Jeckan Jack Jack 10 Pipe Wrenches all sues Pop Battery charger Solder Gun Booster Cables Allen Wrenches Channel grips Lumber Plywood etc Very large selection of hammers wrenches Quantity of electrical wire cable or wagon loads of bolts nuts washers pipe fittings etc etc Cutlass runs as is 196SChev Stake Truck tailgate as Is Ford box hoist a good traUef Moto Ski I Olympic Snowmobiles for FEHTILIZEn It FEED About bags Fen ft years ok 3000 bales mixed Hay if not sold About bales of Straw PLEASE NOTE ThaUte Muff Hunter was a Mr Fix It and had a large of parti loots ate etc Come early please TERMS Cash or Cheque with I Lunch For Information cafl MAX STOREY Rockwood Auctioneer