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Cheer up you dour gloomy Canucks life a cultural Do you do the same old thing to the tame old people on the same old all the time Are you scared to lake a risk smile at someone youve never seen before do something the neighbors will mutter about Do you want a decent tombstone not flashy but dignified Of course you do Youre a good Canadian You believe in personal decorum censorship the family as a unit and capital punishment On the other hand Do you go for a swim at midnight sing a song at dawn smoke marijuana drink fairly heavily march in protest parades live in sin abhor censor ship and capital punishment and contrive to do something that will offend friends and neighbors Of course you do Youre a good Canadian You believe in individual liberty acid rain dirty movies and sexual irresponsibility It doesnt matter which group you belong to or whether youre somewhere in between you ail have much in common You despise the government but wont an alternative since you despise it even more You are caught by inflation and high interest rates whether you are a farmer Irving to keep the place going or a 20yearold punk trying to maintain hU habit You are basically American though if you were asked why you couldnt give an answer that was articulate You feel In this land of wood and water not to mention nuclear power because if you are gelling on In years you see everything eroding around you and if you are short in years you see nothing but a stone wall between you and your aspira tions You wonder vaguely If youre old enough what became of the Canadian dream The twentieth century belongs to Canada And if you read the papers and analyze the news you realize that while Canada still has a high standard of living we are very low on the totem pole when it comes to production strikes economic stability peace happiness and goodwill toward men If youre very young you dont give a diddle theres lots to eat warm clothes and the old man will kick In a decent allo wance so you can feed the video machines with their war games But it youre a young adult just about ready to launch into real life youre so bewildered about unemployment and university fees and the shadow of the computer and the wealth of choices of a future all lacking in security that you can become so depressed you drop out or dive into a stream and fight against the current This isnt a doom and gloom column Its merely a look at our nation today It is so rife with suspicion fear of nothing much anger over nothing much that we are becoming paranoid Prom the Prime Minister through the head of the Bank or Canada right down to your local alderman you have lost trust and feel that the ship Is heading for the reef with nobody at the helm This is nonsense of course Canada has been going through this miasma ever since and before Maybe the guy at the helm is blindfolded and maybe we have scraped a few rocks but the ships bottom is still sound and we haven t hit the big reefyet Ifwedowecanalwaysscramble into the boats and become the new Boat People of North America Weve had the French Canadian separatism thing with us for generations John A on the rocks financially and politically but he dared to take a chance and had vision We survived a terrible depression and came out smelling of roses and the stench of our dead young men In two world wars Cheer up you dour gloomy Canucks When you have to settle for one meal of ground wheat a day and have to huddle around a charcoal brazier to keep warm then you can whine though few will listen just as few of iu listen to the people of the world who are doing just that riant now Forget about the Yanks If you dont like their culture invading us turn off your TV set and get our your Eskimo carvings The Yanks wont invade us physically Unless hey have to and theres not much we could do about that If you cant afford your mortgage in crease you were probably overextended in the first place Ged rid of that monster wilt Its swimming pool and rcc room and pitch a tent Preferably in the local cemetery to suit your mood Pull in your belts Dump lhat extra car the boat and the cottage If you look at It objectively theyre just a big pain in the arm anyway Walk to work Take a bus to the city instead of your gasgobbler plus parkiag fees Learn to do your own elementary plumbing and electric work at night school Ladles Get the knitting needles out and make lots of shawls sweaters scarves and wool socks You did It for the troops overseas And godawful Itchy and ill- fitting some of them were but they kept us warm Stop spoiling your children with allowances Let them earn their own money through odd Jobs or do without Lets stop grumbling and get back to a spartan rewarding life where ideas are more important than physical comfort After you he said GEORGETOWN 8775266 ACTON You may now charge your ctsMlflad advertisement to your Account Ask for dotal PARI LINCOLN MERCURY SALES SERVICE- LEASING GeorgetownActon Wednesday June 1984 8772281 Chck Your Ads For Accuracy On Tha Ffcmt Insertion The Georgetown Independent and tha Acton Praia cannot be for of mora than Incorrect Any in CUaarlM should be to tha attention of tha Department attar firat Inaertlon Adjust made to tha error i tha of ad Call 8775268 or 8532219 I pjn Monday to Friday Birth Denny and Cathy nee Thomp ton are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter Amy Lynn weighing lbs on June IB at Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital at Fourth grand child lor Mr and Mr Freeman Thompson Point Leamington Finn grandchild for Mr and Mrs Fred also Point Leamington Nlld Special thanks to Ashen hurst and nurses at Georgetown Hospital Aerron Is very excited to announce the arrival his new playmate Amanda Marls on June at 8 lbs Extremely happy Dad Mom job a Emily nee Stoke Bronte St Proud grandparents are Mr Mm Leonard of Campbell and Mr Mrs Jack Inglls of Kilbride We wish to ex press our most sincere thanks to Dr Barbara Maternity staff Medical Centre Jim and Bonnie nee Arm strong are pleased to announce the safe arrival of a daughter Ashley Marie Elizabeth on June ISM at Norfolk District Hospital A little sister tor Aaron Proud Mr and Mrs Clarence of Port Rowan Ont and Mr and a Clark Armstrong and proud great and pa rents Mr and Mrs Norman Arm strong and Mrs all of Acton MORRISON Peter and Joanne are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their first child a daughter Andrea Nicole lbs oi On Saturday June at at Guelph General Hospital First grandchild for Mr and Mrs Joseph for Mr and Mr William Morrison all of Acton MAIN David and Mary nee proudly announce the of Caroline Margaret Frances bom on June at Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital A baby sister tor Alexander Proud grandparents Mr and Mrs Ray Berg in and Marlorle Main Proud great grandmother a Mar go rot Frances Main A special thanks to Janet and Tommy Dean a Dr Ford Tom and are happy to an the birth of their son Thomas born June weighing lbs yaftnW thanks to Paul Zen I and the ex OB staff at Georgetown and District gf Hospital Joa and nee Haines are proud to announce the arrival of their first child a son Christopher Thomas Robert on June at Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital Proud grandparents are Audrey Letts of Guelph and Thomas and Mary Haines of Nassau Bahamas Proud great grandparent Dorothy of Newfoundland John and Ma renin are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their third child a BOY last Gregory John David weighing lbs A brother for Sherl and Lisa born on June 23 A special thanks to Ford and nurses and staff of Georgetown Memorial Hospital BEEN a long wait but Im finally here Is Nicholas Andrew and arrived at n District Hospital with the of my good friend Dr Ford on June at am weighing lbs Walling anxiously on my arrival were my Mom and Dad Andy and Sylvia nee Murphy My proud grandparents Karl Helm and SlotId and William and Margaret Murphy all of Georgetown Also thrilled at the news Is my Great Grandma Ruth Walter of Brampton and Great Grandpa Henry Janssen of Lindsay Special thanks also to Dr Zen I and all ne nurses on the OB staff for taking good care of my mom and me visit y WILSON BROWN Jim ana Jean Brown of R Milton pleased to announce the their eldest daughter Brands Jean to Douglas Jamas Wilson son Ernest Milton MR a Mrs Garry Acton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Colleen to David son Mrs John Toomof DonMitlsOnt Marriage- to take place Saturday October 1964 at joaapha Church Acton Ont RICK and ELAINE Sales pleased to an- the engagement their daughter Carol to BUI Link son of But ana Dorothy Link timer Maryland wedding to take place at Sates residence on August lath Carol recently received her BSc Nursing ram University cM Engiflmtnli MR and MRS Char I Clifford of Harold Street Georgetown are pleased to announce the engagement their daughter JIM to Mr Bruce son of Mr and Mrs DMths CRIPP5 Henry I at Hamilton General Hospital on Friday June Henry I Crlpps of Acton aged years husband of the late Haiel Tarzwoll and dear father Sandra Mrs John of Burnt River and Mrs Gary Ellis of Rockwood Also survived by grandchildren Brother of Cecil Aigar Stanley Edna and Rita Rested the Shoemaker Funeral Home Acton where funeral service was held on Monday June intermenfFalrvlewCemetery MONTGOMERY James Peel Lodge GRC East on day June 23 at Helton Centennial Manor Milton James formerly of Georgetown Husband of the late Helen Card and loved father William of Bellwood and loved grandfather of Ken and Dear brother of Louisa Mrs W Craig Mildred Mrs Shaw and Charles Montgomery and me late Garfield and Jack Rested at J Jones and Son Funeral Home 34 Edith St Georgetown Funeral service was held at St Georges Anglican Church Tuesday afternoon at Interment Cemetery Masonic Service Monday at In memory contributions to Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital Foundation would eclated LOUTH Walter on Tuesday June at the Halton Centennial Manor Milton Walt Louth formerly of Georgetown husband of the late Sarah Shearer Dear father of Edna Mrs Gilchrist of Brampton Waller Bud of Georgetown and the late Jim and Jack Dear brother of Ethel Mrs J Kaiser of Georgetown George of Georgetown and Wes of and the late Elsie Pearl Kerb Ted and Gertie Also lovingly remembered by his three grandchildren and five great grand children Rested at the J Jones and Son Funeral Home 34 Edith St Georgetown from Thursday afternoon where funeral service was held Friday afternoon at Interment Cemetery In memory con to a charily of your choice would be KATERBERG Lenie on Tuesday June at Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital Lense Katerberg aged years beloved husband Helena and loved father of of Georgetown Dear brother of Nell Mrs Edward of Florida Resting at the J Jones and Son Funeral Home U Edith Street Georgetown to Holy Cross Church for Christian Burial Mass in memory con irlbutions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated For times and dotes please call PICKETT Pierce on Monday June at Toronto General Hospital Pierce Pickett of Georgetown dear brother of John Pickett of Georgetown James Pickett and Mary Finn In Newfoundland Railing at the J Jones and Son Funeral Home Edith Street Georgetown Christian burial mass will be held Wednesday morning at oclock at Holy Cross Church Interment Greenwood Cemetery Wilfred In his year at Toronto Western Hospital June 1984 Husband Dorothy father Karen Parsons and Paul Grandfather of David and Daniel Parsons Cremation Wednesday No flowers by request Card of Thinks THE family of the lata Cecil Wilson wish to thank all of their many and relatives for flowers and don a I Ion to the Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society Special thanks to Rev John Griffin the Jones and Son Funeral Home and staff of Georgetown Hospital The kindness of friends and relatives will always be remembered Helen Wilson and SINCERE thanks to the 150 family and friends who called at Church on our 50th anniversary For Ihe cards flowers from church Georgetown Fair Board the Regional council The Halton crest spoon presented by Mr Pomeroy Presentation from Mr Milter from Halton Hills ladles of made II a day to be remembered Thanks again Bob and Una Cunningham WE WOULD like to I hank the Acton Fire Department Van der Bent and Ihe two fleers who responded to urgent call on June for Bill Special thanks to Bruce and Rhoda Shoemaker Irene and Wallace and all the 3rd line neighbors Churchill Church Ladles Reverend Bob Hyde the Boyle family from Carlisle the Region Works Department and all those who sent their condolences Edna Gary Dabby Gall Greg Guy and Geoff many thanks to Dawes Real Estate and all who helped tor all donations received You truly made our Bake Salt a great success May Friends In Dead I WOULO Ilka to thank my friends and relatives for cards calls bast wishes and visits while I was a patient at General Hospital and since returning home These will always be remember Mar fori Hall I Cards of Thanks WEST would like to thank all thoe who came and or contributed to make her Family and Friends Dinner and Social evening long birthday celebration Special thanks to Ray her master of ceremonies her photographer Cardinal Chapter No Acton Branch of Cancer Society Walker Lodge No AM Ihe Gourmet Girls Jim McDermotl and his estra George Elliott for having the piano tuned and all those wonderful people who came enloyed supported and contributed and made her a very happy person It truly was a thanks giving occasion LovoAuntieVe1ma ON BEHALF of our mom Maude Lawrence we would like to thank her friends and neigh boors In for cards and telephone calls for making her birthday a happy occasion To Bob and Joan Leslie for the beautiful plant It was a real surprise for her Bob and June Moore Bob and Charlotte Law Coming Events Birthday Tea for Mrs May Cleave Saturday June 1984 bib invited to join with family and to honor Mrs Cleave at Grace United 156 Mam St Brampton Best Wishes SNELGH0VE FARMERS MARKET wroMtacMV mo m AT THE BRAMPTON EXCHANGE HWY10ATSWELQBOVE Trwo K In CvmnMMMiMtVTV Svt1 5 IknMd ft illinium day with a horse membership members lessons and Iran available Georgetown CELEBRATE Canada Day In Glen Join us on Saturday June as we salute Ontario post a beginning a parade noon Entertainment games activities racing and a street dance means fun for all ages Slrects will bo closed and parking will be available OPEN HOUSE July for John ana Nellie on the occasion of their anniversary at ihe homo of Oscar COMPUTER DAY CAMP1 Fresh air and fun tor a week Free up weekdays for Mom Phone tonight to book your space before they re all pone STRAWBERRY SOCIAL Knox Church Acton Wednesday July Tickets 00 Advance sales only Church Office 853 before noon Ted Hansen George Henderson Joyce Sprowl 1195 Carol Petty CELEBRATING together In Bicentennial Juno 30 and Canada Day July Join the neighborhood parly For Information SATURDAY JUNE Chicken BBO spon sored by Rockwood a District Lions Club Adults children and under S3 Re and desert included Time to 7 At Rockmosa Community Centre Special occasions permit Monthly dance to follow music by Entertainers a couple lunch Regular dances last Saturday each r AVAILABLE Rest Home For Seniors HUM THE GEORGETOWN and District Red Cross Office win be closed in the afternoon for the first I weeks of July and dosed tor holidays completely for the last weeks In July In an emergency or for sickroom equipment and returns please call the Distress Contact 1 Centre for Hit ACTORS FOR TV a now eitervlewlnc Studio fraamg to act i SeriesTV CrranercialsvMovfas Part ttma Ai age For your Studto cat out THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT NOTICE The Region of is winking town r do obtain Ing Increased supply of potable water for residents of Halton Hills Acton There Is no pro with I ho supply of water at the present time jelly dry weather conditions Accordingly It 19 requested that all residents servo water so that it not be now pose water estilctiona this summer J Moore of Public Works OtlgnTS THE SALVATION ARMY pickup of appliances In working order and good used furniture Phone 3321 Tuesday to Saturday from ID arrangements HI Auction Salat RICHARDS AUCTIONEERS VALUERS LTD AUCTION SALE Mgdm forthatfmof WEDNESDAY JULY h at inc Pressed chairs Walnut 111 buffet crnM Walnut door wardrobe Oak boot cons etc Nippon Royal Woraur dinner Brass Copper aid CLASS inc El Depression cur etc side fridge E dryer colour TV Air A GOOD ttrpei etc TERMS Bidding rtjaiered number Ve Known Not far BE WANTED Scrap ton Cars Trucks or Old Machinery Phone aoy WANTED Furniture old and new glass china nostalgia primitives miscellaneous old postcards crockery clocks guns lamps For Sale HAW FOR CHRSTMAS Taking orders now for Hits Mitts Etc for Chraim flift plated on time FACTORY OUTLETS Plonk Table ptaetfc yd Lawn Chair yd Vinyl 3J7yd LaaiUSui swimming Manufacturer having an inventory dears nee on all 1983 brand new above ground pooh Included a 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available widths 1 J Inches lengths inches up to All kiln dried fur grade pine Woodchip Manufacturing Armstrong Avenue Unit Georgetown ON SAlei Coffee fables end tablet book wall unit entertainment centres swivel and tilting chair Free flower stand or cigarette fable with every purchase and Furniture Ltd Arm strong Avenue Georgetown CULVERTS Gel vanned steel in tock Larger sue by order Seconds available Crating for trenches walk ways and talr tread Galvanized steel anchor bolts appro In stock Several In bronze In less sleet also in stock USED bathtub link am taps new toilet REGULATION ill ping pong table bench lawn wring Can M at 17 CofhsgeSt