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THE GEORGETOWN GEMINI WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1996 Monkey Bars Removed, Again BY TIMOTHY VON BOETTICHER The Georgetown Gemini For the second time in two years the children's play- ground equipment has been removed from a con- dominium development at 59 Maple Ave. The reason for the re- moval was an injury to one of the residents. Seven- year-old Sean Foreman, a resident with his parents at the complex, suffered a broken collarbone when he fell from a set of 'monkeybars' that had been erected in the chil- dren's playground. Condo © Association President Mal Dodge says that two separate events this year have prompted the decision. He circulated a ques- tionnaire on the issue of removal of the equipment. The condo owners decided totake them out of the play- ground. "Majority rules and out they went", says Dodge. Mary Lou Foreman complained when her son ended up with a broken collarbone after falling from the bars "He was playing up there with a Gr. 7 student and he got karate kicked off', explains Dodge. Foreman was concerned because she lives oppo- site the playground and has witnessed many kids falling from the steel bars onto the hard ground. "Falls happen", con- cedes Foreman. "What is the recreational purpose ofaseven foot high mon- key bar? You fall, you're going to have a broken neck. There's a lot of tod- dlers and I'd be remiss if] didn't inform everyone." "The kids are now pro- testing", says Dodge. "They didn't want me to take it out. They sent mea letter. 'Don't take it out, Mr. Dodge'. Kids will climb on whatever you put an "T don't think the kids should have a vote", says Foreman. "As an adult, I will decide what is safe and what is not." Georgetown bagpiping champ takes it to the Scottish highlands BY JAMIE HARRISON The Georgetown Gemini From a little hobby that she really wasn't interested in when she started, bagpiper Judith Irwin has come a long way in a few short years. After winning the North American solo champion- ships in Barrie recently, Irwin left Sunday to compete in the World championships in Glasgow, Scotland this week. Wearing the ancient MacDonald tartan, Irwin, of Irish ancestry, takes her hobby in stride. "By getting a couple of firsts (in competition) really pushed me on, because when I first started I really wasn't that interested. "When I started placing it gave me more ofachallenge," Irwin said. As a member of the Mil- ton Optimist Pipe Band, Irwin, 15, first started piping three years ago at the behest of her mother, also a piper. (JUMBO @vIDEO) The Biggest Name In Entertainment! HOT NEW RELEASES *Congratulations and Good Luck to the New "GEORGETOWN GEMINI"* CITY HALL DIABOLIQUE DOWN PERISCOPE EXECUTIVE DECISION THE JUROR HAPPY GILMORE RUMBLE IN THE BRONX COPIES ¢ FREE POPCORN (while you browse) of the hit movies you want to see. 100% Canadian Owned and Operated 319 Guelph St., Georgetown (905) 873-8505 Becoming involved with the pipe band has afforded her the opportunity to travel throughout Ontario, the US and now overseas, including an ancient Celtic festival staged every year in Bethle- hem, Penn, a suburb of Pitts- burgh. Yet, through all this, Irwin manages to keep her skill in perspective, viewing it as a hobby. Though she has consid- ered using it to further her education (some American universities offer scholar- ships to bagpipers), Irwin has decided that whatever career path she chooses, bag piping will remain just a much be- loved hobby. In addition to the thrill of travel and competition, pip- ing has also allowed her to meet others with similar in- terests, most notably her fel- low pipers in the Milton band. "Piping is good, socially -- I've come to know a lot of people. It's something fun to do in the summer time," she said, adding, : "Tt's something that al- ways keeps you going" BLOW ME DOWN! Judith Irwin, 15, left Sunday for Glasgow, Scotland where she will be taking part ina world bagpiping competition. Judith is a Gr. 11 student at Acton 853-0501 < YARD WASTE COLLECTION On Monday, August 19, 1996 there will be one additional Yard Waste Collection Day in urban Halton Hills. Yard Waste (except brush) must be placed in clear plastic bags or open containers (no garbage cans). This will distinguish it from garbage and ensure no contamination. Yard Waste collected is composted into an excellent soil conditioner. This saves valuable landfill space and reduces landfill leachate contamination. Brush must be bundled and tied, not bagged, in lengths no longer than 4 feet and no wider than 2 feet. Tying in small bundles aids in collection. Remaining Yard Waste Collection Days for 1996 are: October 7 October 21 REMEMBER - GRASSCYCLE AND COMPOST! For additional information contact Halton Region Waste Management Division: Georgetown 878-8113 Streetsville 823-6720 GDHS. (Jamie Harrison photo) ste' > ( m : ) AUGUST 19 November 4 November 18 Extension 6034 J