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branch of Ihf Canadian Society held Hi inaugural meeting Monday with Us new executive reporting on chapter Members of the new executive are front row right Jens I vicechairman Henry chairman and Carol secretary Back row left to right arc Fred treasurer Mice blood donor chairman March fund raising campaign chairman Joan Ford awards chairman Garry of major disaster service and Marie Red Cross Acton branch inaugurated II lORlTULOIt Herald Staff Writer The new branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society held its inaugural meeting Monday but members intend to calling on their brother branch In occasionally or advice rv Kroos first chairman of the branch said he hopes nil continue to work with Georgetown because I don think we can do without you yet Tilt Cross has been holding four blood donor thnics in collecting pints last year and g oil including a loan cupboard Mr an Georgetown branch chairman Erica wliln I agree on who approached v horn about blood donor n to but Mr Kroes his to the Georgetown branch for their help in past regional council chairman for Region lltd Cross Society presented Mr Kroes with the official for chapter and spoke about the work of the Red Cross Statistics show that on the average last year Red Cross lOluntccrs donated over one half million hours per Mrs audience Just stop and tli 1 we had to pay for all these hours of work how much it would cost us and vet we all regard the Red Cross as a we never have enough mom to do what we wint she said Last year here were volunteers working on behalf of the Red Cross in Ontario 300 people who gave blood and 300 who look part In the water safety program That gives you a very encouraging picture not only of the Red Cross but of our Ontario communities Mrs said We heir volunteers ire a dying breed but it not quite as bleak as it may seem The role the volunteer is vital not only In providing the services in the community but In raising the money to cam out the programs great many local and groups had representatives the meeting including the Regional Police Force the Acton Community Centre the Acton Optimists tit North Contact Centre the Canadian Cancer Society the Acton Chamber of Commerce the I sedation the Lakeside Chapter of the and tie lltart fund Each representative offered and where needed Regional Council Chairman for Region of the Canadian Cross Society presented the official charter for the new branch of the Cross Monday to chapter president Henry Kroes Monday at the branch Inaugural meeting Herald photo Georgetown set for mock crash February 8 It s not often you get forewarned about a major air disaster but a week from Sunday Feb at noon in Georgetown a DC lOisgomf tocrash land in tie middle of town emergency Involving the combined efforts of the towns gency services Sponsored by the Hills Red Cross the mock disaster will involve town officials the Ire and polio departments and members of the Amateur Radio Emer gency Sen ice The simulation is designed to test tht pre of town vices The DC 10 actually a pair of school buses to tndi will be filled with casualties made up in living color by a makt up artist ind a fire so look for tht moke on the The Red Cross reminds you not to phone the fire department or police of course by the disaster scene out side Georgetown District High School and learn for yourself what tht right pro cedure is during any such NOVICE CAR RALLY Saturday February at 30 a m Coucso km and Terra Col la Stall Entry Fea 500 In support Jaycoos Sponsored by Kin Club with tho assistance The Georgetown Motor Club For In formation CALL Brian at 8776091 VITOS Markets nee 1910 BANANAS 0BANGES LETTUCE 99 I 49 CARROTS V MUSHROOMS Order your Birthday and Wedding cakes here baskets for alt occasions Wh last OPEN EVERY DAY EXCEPT SUNDAY A THE HERALD January a IBS Page bpoelks Prize money cuts LODGE g Acton air profits Halton Hills By JIM Publicist Many of may be aware by now that the Elks Lodge is sponsoring the Broombill tournament to be held In conjunction with the s Winlerfest at the Georgetown Fairgrounds Feb As of today there ore seven confirmed teams with mother two possibles If you arc interested In entering a trim contact me at The Lodge donating the muster trophy to be kept by the winning team for one year after which it is put Into competition again Intt rest has shown by the teams Involved and by the service clubs who can make it because of prior committments with Winlerfest The Kinsmen and the could not a team but Indicated along with the Ltons Club that they would like to Join a Service Club inter next winter Elks lxlgc would like to extend lotions lo the Lions Club of Georgetown which Is celebrating ita Mlh this year May they enjoy and provide another years and more of service to this community The Elks Lodge holds a Bingo every Monday night at the Lodge on North All proceeds from these go lo community projects Bring a friend and help support these projects The tune a team entered in the Service Club slow pitch League this summer Anyone Interested In joining this team contact Brother Larry Gummcrson Congratulations to Brother Sharpe who was inducted into Die office of Loyal Knight at out last general meeting We v also like to remind you that Lodge HO meets every third Sunday of the month and the Executive meets every first Sunday of the month Also the new will be installed in March This is One of most Important of Ihe year so let all go A reminder thai the Order of the Royal Purple is Its first anniversary Feb 14 with a dance wishing tickets please contact The Honored Royal Lady Carolyn Jardlne at Monday a cheque was presented to Ihe Block Next Monday night at the Elks Bingo the cheques will be presented to the winners of the Best Lit House In Georgetown and a special thanks lo the homes which did not win for lighting their houses to bring Joy to the hearts of and old at Christmas time Have some spare time Want to get Involved by helping others Join the Elks Lodge For further information contact Brother Jim Barrett at or Brother Bud Jardine at Ladies great smile to the face of others and a warm feeling to yourself for Join the Order of the Royal Purple Contact for further information the Honored Royal Lady Carolyn Jurdine at Elks Your membership for is due Moke cheques payable The Elks Lodge Halton Hills The Acton Fall Fair had a good year last year but profits are down because prize money was increased this year cultural Society president Brian Evans said The fair had total receipts of but after the bills were paid only was left Mr Evans attributed this to the increase in prize money offer In 1060 We had a good fair but we put up the prize money by S3 this year he said Exhibitors can t afford to come for a first prize It goi to be a or SCO priic Mr said the society also spent some money on improvements to the grounds this year including hydro facilities and new poultry pens The format of the fair will stay pretty much the same his fall it was last year Mr Evans said The mini tractor pull the boat show and the Arabian horses among others will be back The society is planning a few changes The midway will be run by a different company this year Mr Evans Is also hoping to redesign the lay inccxnibiis which are a major part of the fair We re going to have to put a hold on the level of the money for a couple of years he said It high for a fair of I think last year fair was a good fair he said I think the board did a good job Our main aim this year Is to give people value for their day entertainment The new executive of the agricultural society was pre sented at the annual meeting of society Saturday Brian Evans was reelected dent Keith is first vicepresident Norman Shea Is second vice president Secretary treasurer Is John Howe Directors arc Ray Swack hamer Ted Brown Jr Cathy Las by Bill Maggie Hall Rowan Height Susan Keuchlcr Hoy Topelko George Bob Johnson Glen Williamson John Thorn son Ed McGcrgale and Bill Yundt The executive of the ladies division Is composed of p res Heather first vicepresident Lucille Cooks ley second vice president Marilyn Murray and secretary treasurer Helen Midland this si but it proposing for this year is a mini Highland Games for Sat urday night if 1 could get it off the ground lied also like to see the business community more solidly behind the fair Breakfast draws 80 Optimists The Georgetown Optimist Club held Its annual Now Breakfast Jan 17 at the North Golf and Coun try Club The breakfast was attended by some mem and an estimated Interested guests who were invited specially to Join the local club Chairman Clorencc Baker of Regan Crescent heading the organization in this exercise reported a recruitment of six new mem at the meeting and estimates the total to climb to about IS new members as a result of the drive Mr Baker club has chaired the Now Breakfast program for the past four years and is noted for his leadership qualities the organization The Optimist Club of Georgetown is affiliated with Optimist International in St Louis Mo and was charter in 1972 by Charter dent Ray Martin Member ship has grown from a base figure of members to an organization theupcom activities and programs sponsored by the Optimist Club are the annual Youth Oratorical contest held In March with John Shaw Chairman Bang Ram which is held in May by Chairman and past president Norm Guthrie star Soc held in June by John Shaw who is chairman COMPLETE SHAVER OVERHAUL Clean Oil Adjust new 095 brushes or points Repairs to all makes and models Overseas transformers adapter plugs Earls Fixit Shaver SERVICE JANUARY Continues Mo no high quality to Off c all Christmas stuff hum iiuaioH of Toy magic LADIES NATURALIZER AND OTHER BRAND NAME SHOES MUST REDUCE INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE HAIR STYLES 8776822 150GUELPHST GEORGETOWN NEARIGA SENIORS DAYS TUES WED HAIR SHOPPE 8775845 31 A MAIN ST S GEORGETOWN NEXT TO CANADA TRUST SENIORS DAYS TUES WED CLIP THESE COUPONS FOR EITHER SHOPII 000 OFF CUTS TIL FEBRUARY 7TH NOT VAUD WITH 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