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Page I SECTION A THE HERALD Wcdneiday December II 1BSS Snun into ditch Two Ktogham Road men from Acton were Involved in an accident which did to a Both men received minor injuries in the crash and went home alter the accident police said The crash happened Friday at a The men were southbound on a snowcovered First line at an unknown speed when the car spun into the ditch Deer hits car A deer ran Into a Georgetown man s 1081 Ford on Trafalgar Road on IS Sideroad Sunday police said The man was southbound on Trafalg Road when the deer ran onto the road Damage to the car was Woman sees red A Georgetown woman westbound on River Drive did not atop for a red light at Mountainview Road and was hit by a Georgetown man a Ford Dec 1 at 1 30 a m Damage to the 1978 Ford was I wo and to the man I960 Chevrolet Skids Volkswagen An Erin woman southbound in her 1980 Volkswagen on Trafalgar Road braked and skidded into an east side where she hit a fence and rolled her car over police said The Friday morning accident on Trafalg Road to her Volkswagen Impaired charges A Georgetown man was stopped in a routine check on Mountafnview Road Saturday at He was charged with Impaired driving His court date is Jan A Brampton man driving hb car on Guelph Street at Winston Churchill Boulevard Sunday at 12 50 was charged with impaired driving and refusing a breathalyzer A Georgetown driver cut In front of a Georgetown woman 1380 Plymouth and hit the car Dec on Mountainview Road South near Guelph Street Damage to the Plymouth totalled No dodging car A Bolton man driving a Volvo slopped at the Guelph Main Street intersection In George town and started Into traffic on Street He hit an Acton man a 1978 Dodge The accident happened Dec at am Damage to both cars was car collision A woman Honda received damage In an dent with a Georgetown woman Bulck on Trafalgar Road at Steeles Ave Dec Her Honda was southbound on Trafalgar Road when the made a left turn in front of her onto Steeles Avenue Damage to the Bulck was 1 Sideroad crash A man driving a 1986 Dodge did not remain in his lane before turning and hit a Georgetown woman 1984 Sunday at 2 pm police said The Bramalca man was on the 17 at kilometers per hour The George town woman was westbound on he 17 Sideroad when the car entered her lane Damage to her was and to the 1986 Dodge Go train damaged A GO train parked near CI gin and King Streets In Georgetown received WOO in damage Sunday A window was smashed with a fire extinguisher and seats were sprayed with an extinguisher Shoplifters caught Two Kitchener men were arrest for shoplifting from the Hide House Thursday at 3 The men were chased after they left the store and they dropped the stolen goods They were caught by police and 125 in stolen wallets were recovered Taxis prepare for a booming Christmas Provincial Papers a division of Abltlbl Price ltd held their annul Quarter Century Club dinner Saturday They welcomed Into their group a new member Richardson centre who works In the purchasing depart men Tohli eft Is Mill Superintendent Fred and right George he company vlcepreiUIent To be a member you must have worked with for years Herald photo Auxiliary reps attend talk on ethical issues One business that Is going to profit from stricter drinking and driving laws is the laxl business Willie Wilkinson believes ho is providing a much needed service to the community In more ways than one He Is part owner of HIUs Taxi and has watched the need for his cabs increase steadily as the campaign against drinking and driving has been strengthened Now that stricter penal ties are enforced he predicts that more people will be taking cabs He is also aware that many people will continue to drink and drive Maybe it will take a few people to get caught before more people start taking cabs he said Hills Taxi Is trying to cut down on the number of drunk drivers by Improving their service in the evenings That means getting to pick up points quicker and by having more cabs on the road The company has 11 cabs and six or seven are out on a Friday night Its Important not to keep them waiting too long or they might decide to take their cars he said The Increase in business means more part time cab drivers axe used borne companies have taken steps to solve the problem of drinking and driving after Christmas parties Halt on Hills Taxi has five orders from local companies to drive employees home after parties The McGlbbon Hotel paid for transportation of customers last New Year s day Mr Wilkinson said What does Santa do What does Santa do when his sleigh breaks down Christinas night To find out watch The Great Canadl an Christmas Caper a play by the Toy Town Troupers Theatre Company performed at the John Elliott Theatre Dec at 1 30 p Tickets are and are available at the recreation department offices on James Street In Georgetown and Mill Street in Acton and at the Cultural Centre Call and or for more information Mrs Helen Mrs Haines Mrs Margaret McClintock and Mrs Stlen of the Georgetown Hospital Auxiliary were among the delegates from nearly hospital auxiliaries across Ontario who attended the 75th Annual Conven tion of the Hospital Auxiliaries atlon of Ontario at the Downtown Holiday Inn Toronto Dec 1 to 3 Concurrent sessions attended by our delegates featured discussions on nutrition and cancer designing an award system designing a handbook for auxiliary presidents Life memberships were presented by the Honorable Pauline McGlbbon at a luncheon on the Monday Convention activities concluded with an address by Dr Abbyann Lynch on Ethical Issues on the Horizon At the teen volunteer sessions Ton Lisa and Kelly Brown from Georgetown Hoapit al Auxiliary participated in workshops and a visit to the Bob Rumball Centre for the deaf Programs need help 5 bazaar winners Many programs offered in our community could not run without the help or volunteers Volunteers are needed to help carry out the following programs basketball swimming daycare and nursery child testing program crafts and programs for preschoolers adolescents adults and seniors There are a wide variety of programs that need your help Call for more information Health care jobs Are you interested in health care or business administration The Volunteer Bureauhas many volun teer positions fields The example ward workers teenage volunteers porters instructors to teach first aid courses and a patient coordlnator Business opportunities include general office work such as typing catalogucing Indexing copy typing filing answering the phone and reception Call your Volunteer Bureau today at 8773219 Memorize this number There are a number of new organizations and community services in town To keep up with this growth there Is one number you can memorize If you need information or want to talk to a volunteer about your concerns call the North Halton Distress and Information Centre The Centre can suggest to a problem or just provide you with a telephone number and contact person If required A telephone Deaf Device TDD la also available for the hearing Impaired residents Hardware plan delays The Home Hardware application for Street and Sinclair Avenue In Georgetown is being held up another week by the town a planning depart Town planner Ian Keith told council Monday night a written objec tion to the Home Hardware application had been received Nov one day prior to the deadline for submission It was made by Avila Investments Ltd Home Hardware wants to use square feet of the former Irwin Dorsey building for retail commercial purpos es and change the Industrial zoning on the property to commercial to permit offices restaurants and financial institutions on the same property Next week the planning depart ment expects to have a report for councillors answering Issues raised by Investments and analysing the application and the existing commer cial Industrial opportunities In George town Canoeist butts out Olympic canoeing medalist Canadian Larry Cain do his part to discourage teenage cigarette smoking He sin the leading role in a comedydrama produced by Sherid an Colleges Media Arts Depart Get Off Your Butts being produced in cooperatloa with the Lung Association Halton Regional Police and the Fire Department an assisting students carry out a number of intricate including a burning car scene The production la comical but the message is serious according to Media Arts Instructor Barbara Were going to make smoking look as as possible said Instructof Da Tucker The video will be distributed to high schools In ID 0XB0W BOOKS YOUR DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN CENTRE FOR SEASONAL GIFTS There were live winners at the John P Armstrong Terrace bazaar held last week at Durham Street Carol Kemp won a quilt while Jean Hancock received an antique creamer A food hamper was award ed to Stephen Jones and Sarah Richards left with some Christmas cake Anne McClemenU received a bottle of wine Breathing easy The Lung Association helps those suffering from emphysema and chron lc lung problems through programs and seminars If you suffer from a chronic lung problem contact The lwg on- programs to help you breathe easier Thousands of different Teddy Rear window contest for kids OXBOW BOOKS I 1 Main St S Georgetown R0CKW00D HEIGHTS RETIREMENT HOME PRIVATE SEMI PRIVATE ROOMS Rates on request HEALTH CARE STAFF 24 HRS LAUNDRY SERVICE HOUSEKEEPING TV LOUNGE GAMES ROOM NUTRITIONAL MEALS PHOTO REPRINTS appeanng in The Herald 8772201 No better gift No better time Seiko Quartz Nobody means more to you So choose the gift that means more to him A watch hell rely on for near perfect accuracy treasure for its elegant design For the gift he II enjoy every day of the year for years to come Seiko Quartz 46 GEORGETOWN MARKET PLACE 8771280 HAVE A COMFORTABLE CHRISTMAS LEARN TO DRIVE THIS FALL CliRBl1VtA8 PROGRAM COURSES AREAVAIABLE ONLY THROUGH AUTHORIZED CENTRES OF YOUNG DRIVERS OF CANADA LOCATED COAST TO COAST 8770751 16 MOUNTAINVIEW RDS GEORGETOWN OVER 160000 GRADUATES 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