Halton Hills Newspapers

Halton Hills This Week (Georgetown, ON), 5 September 1992, p. 17

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Che Rentners Social Catering Ltd. Banquet Halls Available Sacre Coeur oe St. George's Parish Hall Angi ‘Church Dear _ Alby Don’t Ask Strangers Questions You Wouldn’t Answer Yourself DEAR ABBY: I read your col- _ I suggest the “walk-a-mile-in- umn regularly in The Elkhart their-shoes” test: Ask strangers only Truth and The Goshen News. A let- what you would not mind strangers ter appearing in July caught my eye asking therwise, MYOB. WASP IN GOSHEN, IND. tures who answered “Cincinnati” | DEAR WASP: Your sugees: when asked where he was from, not tion sounds reasonable to m only was this poor guy probably But for the record, if I were bom in Cincinnati — his parents seked where I was from, I grandparents may have been, would take no offense, and ae well. Just because Reape have would prom pHy reply, “Sioux Oriental features, it does not mean City, Iow: they just got off the boat. Even if they are new to our country, is this the best way to welcome them? DEAR ABBY: This is in response Where do we white folks get this to the 20-year-old female amputee fascination with figuring out the whose mother thought it was “unla- nationality of people of apparently dylike” for her to wear shorts, or Oriental descent? How often are eee y Bias didn’t cover her stump. those of us with Occidental feature: lady, you are to be con- goonies to be foreigners? My fare gratulated f for your acceptance of bears, if we go back far Suonet, are the situation. from the British Isles. I'm prot ‘our years ago, as a woman of my history, but never has any self 50, I also lost a foot at the ankle. (I appointed expert approached me do, however, wear a prosthesis.) I with, “Excuse me, but my friend wear skirts whenever it pleases me, and I have a bet on. Are you from and I also wear shorts. I swim and Scotland?” do everything a “whole” person eee might do — with very few excep- tions. I learned early on that if someone had a problem with my disability, it was his problem — not mine. I've found that many people are oiga but are afraid to ask al My 5 -year-old grandson wants to take me to his school for “show and tell.” Yes, he wants me to show the class how Grandma can take her foot off! With his teacher’s approval, I will visit, and along with the siovellngs Til deliver a short lec- ture on the importance of taking tare fone’ body, i.e., exercising, cong © Prope not smoking ig, ete. firm believer that some- thi ae Spouitiee can always be found in a bad situation. Show others that by maintaining a happy disposition, although you have what some would calla “disability,” you will not allow it to disable you. A good sense of humor helps, too! POSITIVE IN IRVING, TEXAS e DEAR THINKING POSITIVE: uu for an inspirational letter. Others can learn from you. eee DEAR ABBY: Can you stand another limerick? If so, here’s one of my favorites. MILTON SHAPIRO, HILLSIDE, N.J. There was a young lady from ae rset got harder to lace Mt Thea scatter said, “Nellie, “There’s more in your bell: “Than ever got there through your face.” previous visit to Branch 120. The gift was from her home branch of the British Legion located in Poole Dorset, England. The Ladies’ Auxiliary wish to announce the following dates. Zone Legion Lines Branch 120 By Harry Archer Tt is with sincere regret that we announce the passing of one of our oldest members. Mr. William (Bill) 4 Gibbs died on August 27. He was ctibbage at Bramalea on September in his 100th year. A legion service 5- Zone euchre at Brampton on was conducted on Friday night and September 12, and their birthday supper on September 12. Tickets for the supper can be obtained from Hazel Dumper 877-9438 or Monica Southon 873-8806. The Ladies general meeting will of our comrade, the flag at the War Memorial was lowered to half mast. Our sympathies are with his family. be on September 17 at 8:00 p.m. Last week’s visit by ourcom- Their executive meeting is on rades from Post 40, Plymouth eat! 15 at 7:00 p.m. Mass. was by all reports a very suc- lub draw for August 20: deastolvisit: #75 im Ford, #136 Jean & Doug Untortiiately, I was unable to Imber, #244 Brenda Everett, #401 participate in same as I was called Ada Greenslade, #497 Gail to Ireland due to a family bereave- Scarborough, #214 Cherrie Mathews. And for August 27: #301 Josie Tost, #071 Nan Fleming, #428 Mike Gabriel, #054 Iva Waters, #184 Russ Smith and #262 Grahame Payne. The final draw for the car will take place at the Branch on Friday, September 4 commencing at 7:00 .m. The results os oe week’s meat binds = Span McDonald, McCartney, Cheryl Donaghue, Linda Cylma. Regular Jeannette Allen, Bob Felker, Cheryl Donaghue,. Denny McCartney, Flo Carswell, Trudy Paul, Nancy Yates, Dorothy Ireland. The roast went to Jeanette Allen and the plat- ters to Bob McNeilly and Isobel Jack. The bakery item was won by John Smith. Finally the euchre results for August 28: 1st - Glad Inglis, 2nd — Emily Sargeant, 3rd — Jean Harley, Most Lone Hands — Phil Landry. ment. On Thursday evening, Mrs. George from Hamworth, England presented President Bob McNeilly with a plaque and letter of appreci- ation of hospitality received on a SOMEONE NEEDS ATTENTION HALTON HILLS RESHDENTS aime (00), X0) >) 3% WINTER COAT! Did you know that someone who needs a coat could be toasty warm this winter because of your generosity! All winter coats will be accepted until Oct. 15/92 by St. Albans Church, 537 Main St., Glen Williams and Barragers Cleaners at their two locations — 166 Guelph St. and 360 Guelph St., Georgetown — to be cleaned free of charge and distributed to someone who it! Watch for Thank you fox your generosity! 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HOCKEY ROCK DANCE SATURDAY Sept. 19. 8:00 pm - 1:00 am GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL ARENA $15.00 per person TICKETS: Joanna Alchin 877-9680 Georgetown Minor Hockey Executive Georgetown Raiders Association Georgetown Referees Association Georgetown Girls Pipe Band Please Support These Community Groups Members of: Association SKILLS CLINIC for children born in 1983 THURS., SEPTEMBER 10, 1992 (more dates to follow) To be held i ns the Fairgrounds at 6 p.m. Any questions call Jack Oesch 877-2933 or Dave Tales 877-2885 Need a flyer to promote your business? Call Halton Hills This Week 873-2254

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