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GeorgetownActon Wednesday Jury B7 Garage sales are quite the fad these Many people make them part of their Uvea They troop around town wat ching for handmade signs and check the ads in the classified section Drive around any small town and see a cluster of cars in front of a house Must be a wedding or a funeral you muse Then you see a pile of Junk with a hoard of human magpies darting around it snatching up bits beating each other to another heap of rubble like seagulls diving and screeching for a slice of trench- fried spud Its no wedding There are no vows exchanged except that you lakes what you gets for better or for worse Its no funeral except for those who pay six bucks or something that cost three ten years ago Its a garage sale This phenomenon resembles a Ion sale minus the auctioneer The garage sale allows the proprietor often abetted by some of his neighbours to get rid of all the useless items overflowing the garage the toolshed the basement and the attic It sometimes brings in two or three hundred dollars to Ihe vendors and ihe garagesale groupies go home all excited because they have bought a threelegged chair a horsedrawn sleigh an umbrella Garage sales for better or for worse One of my contemporaries an of these bizarre events was more than a bit thunderstruck when he found at one sale that he could buy text books from our school duly stamped as such dirt cheap He remonstrated with the owners pointing out that the books belonged to the school and had been stolen by their children but theyd hare none of it They wanted cash So much for human nature These were who had helped buy the books their kids had stolen and how wanted to sell them back to the system so that other kids could steal the books they were still paying taxes for May I digress for a moment Kids do steal books Regularly They dont con sider it stealing Its just taking some thing from a big instill ion Thats not stealing according to about per cent of them Its just like Dad not declaring something on his income tax or Mom or a dress from Eatons wearing it to a party then taking It back to the mall order office and returning it claiming it was too small or had smudge marks in the armpits after shed discoed in it for four hours They wouldnt steal from a friend They might steal from their parents but they have no compunction about ripping off a department store or the government This is fact not fancy as Ive learned in discus sions about morals Back to the garage sales There Is no suggestion of stealing here Both parties buyer and seller are perfectly aware of whats going on The seller is trying to get rid of something he doesnt need The buyer is buying something need Its a classic example of our materialistic age We want to get rid of some of the garbage weve bought and the buyer wants to buy some more garbage The epitome of a garagesalegroupfe would be a person who goes to four garage sales buys a lot of Junk then has a garage sale to dispose of it preferably with a small markup But theyre fun A friend of mine who make a bid on anything even though he know what it a for has bought two oldfashioned horsedrawn sleighs He has worked on them until they are serviceable All be needs now is a couple of beasts to haul the things Hell probably wind up with a camel and a Shetland pony and will make a fortune hauling people around when we run out of gas Well I wish Id had a garage sale this spring First Id have sold the garage a venerable institution None of this eye or press a button and the door opens It has a vast door weighing about eight hundred pounds You hoist the door and it slides on pulleys and cables and at the right moment on a off your radio antenna stops rising just at the height to tear balances filled with sand arent quite enough from crashing down on your hood but Ive fixed that To one Ive added an axebead to the other a quart of paint Perfect balance Arealbuy I say sort of because when Ive sailed into the garage on a slippery midwinter day Ive sometimes gone an extra foot and crashed into the tool shed which now leans about 38 degrees to the north III throw in the tool shed with the garage but not Its contents the stuff in there would bug the eyes of either an antique dealer or a garage groupie I have garden la there that haven been used since Sir John A wife told him to get his nose out of that glass and go out and stir up the garden I at least four perfectly good tires for a Dodge I have enough holy tarpaulin or is it holey Ive never known to build a thratre under the stars Theres a perfectly good set of golf clubs a wee bit rusty Theres a threelegged garden tool that must have come over with Samuel am plain Theres a three- wheeled mechanics special Six hundred feet of garden hose that a little adhesive would fix And many more too miscellaneous to mention And thats only the tool shed Inside the house ere are eight tons of books left by my children The attic is going to come right through to the kitchen one of these days How about a copy of 1000 pages at Man I wish Id got this idea off the ground about two months ago Anyone interested in an iron crib sides go up and down filled with three hundred dollars worth of broken toys exotic paintings some records and a bag of marbles Who needs to retire with all this wealth lying around GEORGETOWN 8775266 ACTON 8532219 You may now charge your classified advertisement to your Ctwgex Account Ask for DADN MERCURY GeorgetownActon Wednesday July 8772261 Chck Your Ad For Accuracy On The Frt Insertion The Georgetown Independent and the Anon Free Press cannot responsible for the of mora than on Incorrect Insertion Any errors In Classified Sections should be called to attention of the Classified Department after the first Insertion Adjust menu are made to the degree the error reduced the value of the Call 8775266 or 8532219 9 Monday to Friday I Births BURNS McDowell Linda and Jack arc nappy to announce tho birth of their daughter born July 1 at at Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital welshing lbs 10A Special I hanks to Or Ford and the hospital staff grandchild and first granddaughter to Mr and Mrs Robert Burns of and seventh grandchild to Mrs Pauline McDowell COCK Barry and Debbie nee Woods are pleased to announce the arrival William Jeffrey at Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital on Friday June A baby or Jessica Proud grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wm Cock Georgetown and Mrs Julia Woods ol Brampton Also great grandmother Mrs Wm Gill of Brampton Special thanks to Bourns Ford and the wonderful nursing statl GORD and Karen Williams are pleased to announce the sale arrival their son Kyle Gordon bom at General on June weighing In at lbs Proud grand parents are George and Williams Acton and Lome and Lois Norton Acton and Cattii are pleased to announce birth of their daughter Shannon Lee lbs June 30 Proud grand parents are John and Barbara Weldon and Mrs Lorraine Choky Special thanks to Dr and nursing staff at General Hospital HEPBURN Jim and Shirley nee King are pleased toannounce birth their daughter Lindsay Evelyn lbs at District Hospital on July Proud grandparents Jim Jerry Hepburn Great granddaughter for Mrs J McDonal hope Terry and are happy the birth of Iheir first child Kelly Alison born Wednesday June 17 at Peel Memorial Hospital weighing 7 lbs at Proud grand parents are Harry and Helen Hope and Doug I VE ARRIVEDI Let me Introduce myself Im Matthew Russell idti Gray born June IS at a m weighings lbs My Mum and Dad are Jean nee and Stuart Aubrey Gray both are doing fine Proud grandparents are Mr andMrs J and Mr and Mrs A Gray Glen Williams Special thanks to Ford and the OB stalf Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital LAWRie Greg and Laura nee Wilkes are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter Kathleen Ruby at Peel Memorial Hospital July weighing a lbs on Proud grandparents are Mike and Pot Lawrlo and Ted and Ruby Wilkes Georgetown LEONARD and Sherry nee are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their daughter April Lee born July at Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital weighing lbs Proud grand parents are Lover and Sandy Weatherail Georgetown and Ken and June Leonard of Hornby Special thank to Or Macintosh Dr Ford Or and the Georgetown OB stall PARSONS Michael and Laura are pleased to announce the arrival their sort Russell Edward born July weighing lbs Proud grandmother Joan Parsons of Georgetown Special thanks to Ford and the OB stall Of Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital POLHAMUS Glen and Linda nee Deforest are proud to announce the of their son Corey Glen born June at York Central Hospital Richmond Hill Ontario weighing lbs Sois Proud grandparents are Dot and Dee Deforest Acton and At and Sheila Pol ham us Bar r Onta r Garnet and Heather nee Mulder are pleased to announce the birth of their first child Garnet Joseph born July IMS at a weighing lbs First grandchild for Mr and Mrs Hank Mulder and grandchild lor Mr and Mrs George San sen First great for Mrs William Hill and Mr and Mn Mulder Special VAN and Harry are pleased to announce the birth their son Timothy on July York Finch Hospital Toronto weighing lbs 13 on A Utile brother for Nell Proud grandparents are Mr and Mrs of Toronto end Mr and Mrs Van Oct Maiden of Houn K J Engagement LAYTON Loyton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Donna Marguerite to Christopher Warren son of Cgrtntt and me Gerald Cor belt DC HOARE MOFFATT and Judd of arc pleased to announce of their daughter Donna Leeann to Terry Hugh Moftatt son Jane and Mot fait of Georgetown MR Carl Moeschterof Georgetown are pleased to announce the engagement Iheir daughter Monica to Donald Dingle of Oakvlllc Coming Mrrlagtr MR John are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of her daughter Karen Ann White to Mr Stephen William Snyder son of Mr and Mrs Snyder Georgetown Wedding to take place September at Church Village MRS KATHLEEN Monk and Mr Coles of Kitchener are pleased to announce the forth coming marriage their son Barry Peter Coles formerly Georgetown to Debbie daughter Mr and Mrs Fred of Wedding to take place In Yorkton July311984 HARDMAN Robert on Tues July the Georgetown District Memorial Hospital Bob beloved husband of Ethel and loved father of Gordon Bud ol Georgetown and Wlltred Bill dear brother Ellin Payne of Blenheim Norman and Harry both In Loving grandfather to live grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren Resting at the J Jones Son Funeral Home st Georgetown from Wednesday afternoon whore funeral service will be held Thursday afternoon at clock I mermen I Greenwood Cemetery In memory contributions to the Georgetown District Memorial Hospital Foundation would STERRITT Mildred passed at the Geri Care Nursing Home Harris ton on Saturday July 7 The former Mildred Mcllwainof In her year Wilool the late William James Sterrltt and dear mother of Robert of Mlnto Twsp Clifford and William both of Georgetown Sister of Violet Mrs Leonard Kcppy of San California Aslo survived by 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren Predeceased by brothers and sisters Funeral service was held from Ihe Hardy Lee Funeral Home Harriston on Tuesday July to Interment In Cemetery Cards of Thanks GARNET and extend warm and loving thanks to their children Bonnie Roger Dean and their spouses for a memorable Wedding Anniversary party A sincere thank you to relatives and good friends for their attendance gifts and kind thoughts also toall who sent cards flowers gifts and the nice verbal congratulations Truly treasure We would like to express our sincere thanks to all relatives and friends lor and the many donations to the Canadian Cancer Society Special thanks to nation Hills Hospice J Jones and Son Funeral Home Dr A Thompson Rev Barrow and nurses A very special thanks to the Ladles who prepared the lun at our home The kindness support and many cards from friends and relatives was so very much appreciated and will always be remembered Lloyd Tammle and Greg 1 SINCERELY wish to thank alt my wonderful neighbors relatives and friends also Floral Lodge Brampton Verdon Rebekah Lodge Georgetown Orion Lodge 109 Belles and Seniors Club for cards phone calls treats and get well wishes white I was in Georgetown and Brampton hospital and since returning home Also thanks to Or Kennedy and nursing staff in Georgetown hospital Or Newall Dr Or nurses and In Brampton hospital also the manager and staff of A and store lor getting me to hospital Thank you so very much all you wonderful people out there may God Bless you one and all Sincerely Mary Ethel Kaiser WOULD like thank everyone who remembered me with their visits cards phone calls tiowers and other gifts while I was a patient in Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital and since returning home A special thank you to Ford Dr Bourns and all the Ward B nurses Ladles Auxiliary Branch 110 and Mrs Swan Eleanor Cunningham MY SINCERE the people of Acton for the honour of being chosen citizen of the year to the Chamber of Commerce for the very fine dinner and reception and ta those who con tributed to making me evening such a happy memorable occasion David W Van Bent IE Cards of Thanki A SPECIAL thorik you to all our dear relatives friends and neighbors for the kindness and support given to us during the time our grief Thank you all sincerely The Family The family of the late Wilfred extends sincere thanks to all the friends and neighbors for their kindness and comfort as well as their donations In his memory to the Salvation Army and other charities THE FAMILY the late wish to thank all of their many friends and for flowers and donations to the Canadian Cancer Society Special thanks to Father Dave Cote of Holy Cross Church the J S Jones and Son Funeral Home and the nurses of Ward A at Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital and Audry of housekeeping Also thanks to Or Thompson Browning and Dr Bradley A special thank you to the pallbearers of Northern Telecom The kindness of friends and relatives will always be remembered Helena Katerberg and son In In fond memory of our deer Uncle Elmer who passed away July You tell asleep one night And did not awaken to seo morning light Death beckoned you with an outstretched hand And whispered softly an unknown land And you were not afraid to go Although path you did not know You took deaths hand without a fear And followed him who brought you here We know you did not go alone Into Valley that s unknown And one day too we will take deaths hand And meet you in the Promised Land Gone but not forgotten Bob Jennie Vat Charles Sandy Paul and Steven Bert In loving memory of a dear husband and father who passed away on July WW Oh how wo wish you were stilt here But we knew that God was so near To take you home to be with Him Sometimes It still hurts But we know that one day we will meet again Lovingly remembered by wife Mary Bert and Jean grandchildren Karle Ann Michelle and Robbie IN MEMORY of a dear brother and brother In low Les Norton who passed away July We miss you and always will Theres a gap that is so hard to fill Hunting and fishing Isnt the same You arc at peace and we still speak your IS As unfolds another year Memories keep you ever near Silent thoughts of times together Hold my memories that will last forever Lovingly remembered by your daughter in loving memory of a dear father who passed away July 16 1979 Wishing today as we wished before God could have spared you many years more With silent thought and deep regret Loving memories we will never forget Lovingly remembered by son Steve and daughter In Mcdowell lovn father end grandfather Telford whs passed away July Dad Is such a special word a word that brings to mind A big warm smile a helping hand A way of being kind Devotion to the family A word of patience too Dad is such a special word Because It stands for you If we could have one lifetime One dream that could come true Wed pray to God with all our hearts For yesterday and you Sadly missed and always remembered Sharon Ron and Danielle McDOWELL In loving memory of my dear husband Telford James who passed away suddenly July Our family circle has been broken A link gone from our chain But though were parted for a while We know well meet again Some day we hope meet you Some day we know not when We shall meet in a better land And never part again We shall meet with many a loved one That was torn from our embrace We shall to their voices And behold them face to face Sunshine passes shadows tall Loves out lasts all Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by your wife Dorothy and Family THOMPSON loving memory of a dear ton Allan who passed away suddenly July Memories art like threads of They never tarnish or grow old Lovingly remembered Mam In Mtmorlams In loving memory our mother Lily Coombes In our hearts your memory lingers Sweetly tender fond and true There Is not a day dear mother That wo do not think of you Lovingly remembered by daughters Alma and Anne son In law Ron grandchildren Yvonne Jackie Kent and Blair Bert In Memory of a dear Brother who passed away July We think of you In silence We speak your name All we have memories And your picture In a frame Our hearts still ache In sadness Our silent tears still flow For what it meant to lose you No one will ever know Sadly missed by brother willy and family In loving memory brother and uncle Bert who passed away July 19B Although his smile Is gone forever And his hand we cannot touch we have so many memories Of the one wo loved so much His memory Is our keepsake With which well never part God has him In His keeping And we have him In our heart Forever missed and loved by Doris Leo Joyce Chuck Judy Jim and families THE FAMILY of Mr andMrs Elmer Carney extend an open Invitation to a Hand a reception In honor of their parents wedding an nlversaryon Saturday July 14th at Presbyterian Church Good wishes only Coming SNaGROVE FARMERS MARKET mom et we tat j AT THE BRAMPTON EXCHANGE CISTV now MMg tor TV Sua JDS All day with a horse til membership JJ members lessons and available Georgetown STAGE Show and Dance Saturday August presented by the Erin Agricultural Society Featuring RCA recording stars The Family Brown and Marie Erin Show a Dance a m Admission per person For tickets contact David Erin Coop MM Watson Greg Other events at the Erin Fairgrounds August include 9am Sliver Dollar Competition a Antique Tractor Pull Admission S3 per person children under free Chicken Barbecue t Adults children 3 THE LA League of Georgetown will be holding their next meeting Tuesday July 17 at p m For all women Interested In breast feeding For more information please call 877 9578 VISIT the gallery In the Library and Cultural Centre on Friday and Saturday July and from for the EXHIBITION OF LILIES and with the paintings of ROBERT on display not to be missed Free Admission HI Hillsburgh Rest Home For Senior MUM THE GEORGETOWN and District Red Cross Office will be closed in the afternoon for the first I weeks of July arid closed for holidays completely for the last weeks in July an emergency or for sickroom equipment and returns please call the Distress Contact Centre for THE SALVATION Army pick up of appliance in working order and good used furniture Phone Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am toSpm for arrangements iC ALFRED RSPENCE Auction Sale for Mrs Lawrence Joky more Brampton Queen West and Third Saturday July 1964 at am of Household effects handyman toots garden tors and camping equipment Household Effect Cross refrigerator Moffat H electric stovo wnnger washing machine dryer humidifier dehu mid small appliances pee dinette suite imitation fireplace air conditioners tela vision 3 pee walnut vanoer bedroom birch double bed birch dresser night tables bedroom chair pco chesterfield display cabinet electric mirror coffee tables tamps very good assortment of porcelain figurines mantel radios carpet sweeper Euteka vsccum cleaner pots pane kitchen requirement etc Tools Stop ladders ft extension ladder small vise plane hand saws IS chrome wheels first aid kit lawn clippers step stool hand drill and other assorted toots etc Garden Tractors den tractor with snow blower town toiler powered garden plow gas Lawn mower Camping Equipment New Coleman stove spinning rods and reels casting rods and reels creel fishing plugs and box cooler novo stand gas powered mini bike Is not a complete lisi There are many articles of Interest Mrs Jolty more retiring to a senior home this is a disposal Refreshments available Cash or cheque with ID Alfred R Spance AucrionMWEvaeuator RR Georgetown 8779292 AUCTION SALE For Frank of Stresttvllle It mile north of Dairy Road on Mlaatesauga Road of Full Una of high class farm machinery vehlclaa on Friday July 20 1384 at 1200 noon Case no wd tractor Ford no 9000 turbo tractor Fold no tractor Zetor Crystal A tractor Int no Thomas no 1700 skid steer fur 18 spring reset semi mount plow Ford furrow plow Bush Hogg wheel doc Allied x portable grain auger 22 3 pth cull valor Vehicles 1979 Mark Lincoln car good condition 1972Ford7S0truckcwalumlnumvy type body Its is Ford series truck cw open lop aluminum grain box hoist las Is Ford BOO series tandem truck 18 farm twin van las is Auctioneer note Frank a changing over to e completely different operation Owners Auctioneers not responsible lor any accidents day of sale Terms Cash or known cheque Auctioneer 4161461071 AUCTION SALE An Estate from Others At Brampton Exchange Inc North of Brampton on no Tuesday evening Jury 1SH at JO p bed chesterfields chairs boy couch pee bedroomsuhe stove in harvest gold apartment sue freezer kitchen chrome set desk mirrors kitchen china lawn mower portable TV pots pans daho tmm garden equipment many other articles too numerous to mention Owner Auctioneers not lor any accidents In connection with sale Terms Castor known cheque Auctioneer DonakfW Remhart Snelgrove