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When Smiley s down he reads his fan fetters One of the worst things about being a widower and living alone is thai there no one to whine to when one becomes ill One can ait or he around pretty ghastly but there much fun in it less one can moan and groan and clutch one belly and hack and cough and wipe away the sweat of a fever with an audience That why been particularly frustrated for the past week or bo What the point of slaying in bed to get over your illness when there s nobody to bring you hot lemonade duff up the pillows and put acoolhandon your brow You might as well get up paddle down in bare fed survey of dirty dishes scummy pots and greasy pans pick up the mall and Tile all the bills and pour yourself a medicinal potion This week I was about to go out on my first date in a year a dinner date with a lady When I called and told her shed have to take a because 1 wasnt well it was more like old times was even less sympathetic than my wife used to be didn t a word said Anyway we patched it up and I think she going to bring her boyfriend along when we a new date A bit down I sought solace in the written word Recently I wrote a column including a couple of hate letters After burning these I dug out some others which cheer ed me so much that I decided I deserved another medicinal potion more are my former students Nice warm letter from Julie who has gone off for a year immersion in French at She has discovered French bureaucracy balconies bread and bidets She had to ask a boyfriend what the last was and was properly embarrassed Any red blooded Canadian knows that a bidet is either a footbath or a babybath Dill another old student wrote a laudatory article about yours truly in the Bill sat with me for an hour one after noon and we chatted In his story he said m manner was brusque but avuncular That sounds pretty good but when I taught him he couldn spell brisk and uncle so I don I know whether he knows what those words mean Atanyrate he did learn something from those boring English classes He learned back up general statements with specific references I was amazed He s contacted other writers syndicate boss weeklies using this column Twenty years ago he v as out in backward helping to put together the annual yearbook at the picnic table And despite my deep fear that nobody would ask me to speak on Remembrance Day this year I was wrong Another former student Bob Coghtll asked me to speak to his public school kids For all as a student the most meaningful Remembrance Da assembly was the one when you of your feel of that day Thanks Bob Perhaps I say only former students cheered me up I had a couple of lerrific notes this week From Dans Senical of Milton comes a saying she met a cousin of mine Kaye Thomson who was playing the band at her niece anniversary dance In Saskatchewan They got talking and Cousin Kae sent along a card I ve never met her but she a genuine first cousin Hi Kaye Hi all the Saskatoon cousins Sorry didn make the reunion And another note from Mary and Ron Hunt that warmed the cockles were quite thrilled to discover that Bill Smiley Jived here have driven by the big brick house frequently and I always crane my neck trying to see you or some of your family Lucky people who have met you who have had children taking English from you I agree Mary about the latter but thousands wouldnt about the former She goes on Any chance of you writing an autobiography Incorporating a great deal of your articles 1 would stand in line for one Thank you Bill for touching our heart strings and our funny bones Please keep it up and think about a book Lovely lady I think about a book all the time but all I do Is read one Well there Somebody loves me and I feel a lot better 1 guess the reassurance helps though it seems selfseeking It s ago that and to ail those dim people who go around nodding sagely and saying It lakes a vcar It takes a I say GEORGETOWN 8775266 ACTON You may now charge your classified to your Chargex Account Ask for details LINCOLN MERCURYi SALES SOIVKC LEASING Georgetown Acton Wednesday Nov 8772281 Check Your Ada For Accuracy On The Georgetown Independent and Acton Prat responsible for coat mora than Incorrect insertion Any In Classified attantton Classified attar tha fint Adjust mania to the degree raducad value of ad Call 8775266 or 8532219 Monday to Friday FOSTER Stephen Janet nee Hicks are pleased to announce the birth their first child Alexander Robert He was born November 19B4 at and weighed In alt lbs Proud grandparents arc and Jim Hicks and Jean and Joe Foster Many thanks to Of Ford and the stall of the maternity ward at Georgetown Hospital and Maureen nee Graham are thrilled to announce the birth daughter Jamie Lee who arrived on November at It a Proud grand parents are Mr and Mrs George Graham and Mr and Mrs Jim Glllham all Georgetown Special staff Georgetown District Memorial Hospital HILTON Donald and Billy are happy to an nounee the safe arrival of their baby brother Aaron Allan Our baby brother weighed In lbs on Sunday November IS Proud parents arc Bill and Sue and proud grandparents are Mr andMrs Clarence Milton and Mr and Mrs Don A special thanks Doctors and stall at Peel Memorial Hospital Brampton and thank and praise hie Lord for the safe arrival of their firstborn a girl Sarah Anne born November at Hospital Proud grand parents are Gordon and Barbara Hitchcock of RR Acton and Charles and Barbara Bon ham Proud great grandparents are Mr Harry Hitchcock Georgetown Special thanks to Dr Dr McGONIGLE Lenny and Sue are thrilled to announce the arrival or EMiabeih on November la at Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital Proud grandparents are Betty and George of Llmehooso and Mildred Credit OTTENMartinus and Heather Harrison thank Ihe Lord for safe arrival their third child M Albert on November 19BJ weighing In at lbs a Big sisters arc Jennifer and Meredith Proud grandparents arc Tut and Grace Harrison and Frits and Otten Special to Thompson and the OB stall at Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital PEACOCK Clinton and Jennifer are proud to tha the second daughter Laura born November 1984 7 lbs A special I ids to lor for Angela Proud grandparents are Mr and Mrs Peacock and Mr Arthur Hall of Wiarton A special you Macintosh who welcomed me Into the world and the OB atoll of Georgetown and District memorial Hospital TKOMS Stephen and Beth nee Wilcox are pleased announce the their daughter Lisa lbs Georgetown District Memorial Hospital on November 1984 First grandchild lor Murray and Joan Thoms second grandchild lor Gerard and Margaret of Georgetown Owen and Julie nee Tyers are pleased to announce the arrival of their first child Joshua Bryan born November 19B4al pm weighing a lbs at Guelph General Hospital Proud grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Tyers of Acton and Mrs G Georgetown HENNESSEY Harriet at the Guieph General Hospital on Saturday November 24 Harriet Wright beloved wile of John Hennessey Loving Mildred Mrs A Brunskl Mrs J Kennedy Irene Mrs T Margaret Mrs J and son Charles also survived by grandchildren great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren Predeceased by son jack and daughter Rested at the Butcher Erin St John Brebeuf Roman Catholic Church Erin on Monday morning at am interment Erin Union Cemetery Ernest Edward on Thursday Nov at Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital Ernie Simson beloved husband of Bessie James Dear father of loving grandfather of Roberta Brother of the late Alberta Rested at the J Jones and Son Funeral Home Edith St Georgetown where funeral service was held Saturday November Interment Greenwood Cemetery J Carman on Thursday November at West Park Nursing Home Red Deer Alberta in his year formerly of Georgetown husband Gratia Sell wood Fattier of Jack June Harold Don Mar too Mrs J Carney George Marlena ftaimer and many grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral was Monday November at Even tide Funeral Home Red Deer Alberta Con to a charity of your choice would be appreciated J TRIMPER Joseph suddenly as the result of an on Tuesday November 1934 Joseph aged 9 years beloved son of Mitch and Bertha of Dear brother of James and Scott and Jason Bloom Grandson John Parker of Norval and Mr and Mrs Vernon Trlmper of Bridgwater N Rested at the Shoemaker Funeral Home Acton where funeral service was held Friday at 11am interment Fa rv Cemetery D Cards of Thanks WOULD I kc to thank my friends and neigh boura coworkers at Canada staff at work that Body for their cards and plants to cheer me up wtilo I was a patient in Georgetown Brampton and Toronto St Michaels hosptats since my return home A special thanks to Goto pin to and his resident staff at St Michaels Hospital the slot Wardd George town Hosp and Ghany and nurs ng staff in Brampton Hosptal and my family for being Jean Puckering THANK you to the following businesses who supported Centennials Rocking Chair a Thon by donating Golden Fish and Chips Barber Jewellery Shoppers Drug Mart Rado Shack Dairy Queen Video Station McDonald s Wendy s Piiza Hut Del rex Restaurant Georgetown Cinema Royal Bank Smoke Shop Ncilsens DRG Stationary Holton Sports Wear Scissors Georgetown Bowl Kentucky Fried Chicken Robins Burger King First Choice King Sub Chateau Oxbow Books John Jewellers Good lets Young Pharmacy Downtown Submarines North Halton Sports Fletchers Shoes Mr Sub marine Galyn Shoes Skipper Fish and Chips Bank Michaels Restaurant A E Realty Really The Sludcntsand Stall of Centennial School THE family of the late Mrs Edith Sharp would like to express their deep ap preclatlon to all who were so kind to us during Illness and passing of our Mother A special to Thompson nursing stalf on ward A al Georgetown Hospital also friends and neighbors for lunch Rev Bandy and J S Jones and Son for all their help THE Lions club of Acton wishes to express sincere appreciation all those who assisted with the Lions Club float In ihe Aclon Santa parade especially Ted Tyler Harvey and family Hitchcock and Company High School a Thanks WE would Ike all our customers and for their patronage while we were at John leweliors We would like to apologize lor any Inconvenience that may ivlng Hoping to sec and talk icZanaitaai In Mamorlams Barry Pills In memory of a dear friend who passed away November 27 19a2 We can have old days back When we were all together But secret fears and loving thoughts Will be with us forever StevcBiMandy PICKETT Clare In loving memory of a dear husband who passed away December 2nd 1982 As me unfolds anolher year Memories keep you ever near thoughts of limes together Hold memories that It last forever Lovingly remembered by wile Helen Coming INVITES YOU TO ATTEND THE FIRST ANNUAL GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL FLEA MARKET BAZAAR SrtmfayDcarnbr8th QDHS CAFETORIUM FLU MARKET CRAFTS SNACK BAR HOME BUMS Market Phone lilt Mil till ANNES 7TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SALE Coming Evenla CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE Bake Sales and Candy Sales In Gallery of the Hills Library and Cultural Centre Georgetown Saturday December I FREE ADMIS510N A charming array of unique antique and crall Items in pottery silver weaving wood quilling sltk Mowers patchwork and cloth PLUS Rotary Anne Bake sale 10 noon and Ashgrove Women Institute Bake Sale PLUS Candy Sale by Georgetown ID am CHRISTMAS Open House Rosemary Acton Sat December a m Stenciling applique hoops painting pine cone decorations grapevine wreaths g houses Christmas decorations Cabbage patch domes CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Saturday December Church Hall Glen Williams 10 Handmade cralts baking luncheon raffles games for card reading and CHRISTMAS BALL for Georgetown Hospital Auxiliary December 19a al Holy Cross Church Auditorium Music by Dave Social Hour and Hot Turkey Buffet at MS Couple Tickets877 Gift Shop or Bar s Jewellers Crib CRAFT Sate Friday Saturday December a quilts alghans toys kitchen accessories tablecloths centerpieces etc Greyslone Cres Georgetown rockwood District Lioness Christmas be held Saturday Decembers a INI noon Rockmosa Community Centre Tea tables crafl tables penny table THE Acton Society invites d candy and baked goods for the annual bake at Princess Margaret Hospital Donations ran be left of the Carpet Corner Aclon anytime before Dec or call tor pick THE HILLS TOASMASTER CLUB invites you and your friends to our meeting on December In The Glen Williams Town Hall at 8 During this meeting several our members will compete In an Speech Contest come out and hear art public speaking at lis best or call Campbell for more Information VERDUN Lodge Christmas and Bake Sale at the Oddfellow and Hall St Saturday Dec a m to m Featuring Christmas baking sewing Cabbage Patch doll clothes while elephant used books Penny Sale jams and Draw to be held for toaster oven Delicious hoi lunch served Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS NEW MILTON ZONING BYLAW Moating will at following toco on datai All meetings will comma at m harp December 1984 Brookvllle Hall 2 December 12 Milton Town Hall Council Chambers 3 December 13 1984 Percy Merry School purpose of these la to dltcut In detail Proposed New Zoning Bylaw for Town of Milton R Main Town and Clark OPENINGS AVAILABLE Hillsburgh Rest Home For Seniors MAM STREET HlLLMUfKjH TV now new people for Special TV Studio training to act TV SonesTV Part time M age For Studio cat dial 1 964 THE SALVATION Army pick up Of appliances working order and good used furniture Phone Tuesday to Saturday from am for arrangements WITNESS WANTED Anyone witnessing an accident at Ave and Winston Churchill On November IS JO a please call Marl Office of J Notices AUCTION SALE OF FURNITURE ANTIQUES COLLECTABLES HOUSEHOLD E A CONSIGNMENT OF NEW SNOWMOBILE CLOTHING AT THE BRAMPTON LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE INC NORTH OF BRAMPTON ON No ID AT SNELGROVE ON TUESDAY EVENING DEC 1984 M PM Complete houseful of furniahings from a 3 bad room home all in excellent condition also Er collectable being pee dining room rocking chair pressed glass carnival glass cups saucers pictures ft picture frames Jewellery musical Instruments such as trombone trumpet bugle accordion man violin single place of 4 pee cruet oil pain tings assortment of vases dishes war medals many other articles too numerous to mention Alio consigned a of brand new Bombardier type snow mobile suits clothing of various alias Owners t Auctioneers not responsible far any accidents In connection with this tale Auctlonear- Donald W Ralnhart AUCTION SALE Thte a Bit Sat Dec 1st ail Location In ion at Fo grounds in Agricultural Hall on Si Sato Consisting Of Am quo rot n shod Er as found a good collect on of antique oil lamps good collectable as follows Unusual drop lea country bake wicker baby carriage Imnll 2 coop chars Boston matching sideboard pine dresser hand era I tod in lo C 1900 hookod rugs harvest Edwardian wth walnut panels legs small labia Vict hall stand prossback nursing pine bench spool bed drawer nut parlour rs apt sua open cupboard I arm plant tables no dough box nod windows Georgian mahogany cupboard cover a chairs pino trunk ico cream parlour toblo with chairs medicino cab net glass splay case shadow mahogany p bench pino carpenter s fro prim Oil Lamp Collection room hang ng lamps with panted shade pan whtu Vasolino glass hang ng hall lamp pa flowered gone in the lamps 3 Soma I lumps dated 1B70 finger clear lamp lamp Stars Sic pas fngorlamp peanut I ngor lamp lamps 1 f ngor pedestal Atleibury n torn lamp c car font n Ik glass lamps Soma cast iron dear font lamp baso clear font lamp at beaded lamps with ron pa nled iron baso pedestal lamp o I lamp early pr of dart loop lamps mm oil lamps Cosmos cleat glass clear glass rl a group I Terms Cash or Cheques with proper I Lunch ava lable Preview From930AM Owner Hall board or not re sponsible for accidents lost or stolen Items Tttl la a wall worth attending for your early Christmas Shopping A quality offering Auctioneer Chris A Schouten Phone 8782576 AUCTION SALE Mn Ebftti Sat Dec 1st all To be hold at her residence of Twtss Road No CampbellviHe On Comer of Road and Road Cone west of Line Content of this I Buck Victorian Home- ok pine tables chest of drawers sideboard ward rote chairs glass china oil lamps E Weld Blue Flowered crock moulding planes old toots household terns flood Motfat fridge and MB Lots interesting Sala held under cover In driveahed Terms Cash or Cheque wkh proper I D only Executor or not responsible for ac chlenta Lunch by of United Church Auctioneer Don Colling Milton 87831 Mm Auction HALTON HILLS AUCTION SALES will be holding an auction for the Estate of Mr Henry Saturday December at at Church Street East Acton Ontario FURNITURE door p storage cupboard back oak chars Walnut Dining Room Tablo oak m rrored Back Ash Bed Matching Arm Chars Chesterfield Brown Sm Wrung Desk Maple swivel office chair Fold ng metal tablo Sm Fold table Oak board wm rroi Hardwood Book medicine cab nets Sm Chrome to 3 stool bads Oak Rocking Choir Maple chest Drawers Round Oak Tablo revolving Book Holder Wood Ash Troy 2 oak office choirs match MISCELLANEOUS ETC Racks Wooden iron board Tub Popular Mechanics Books Nickel Plated Kettle Brass mtror mounted candle holders no shoe stool Cast iron fry pan Storage Trunk Quebec Hand Carved Wolf Assortment of Linens Homemade Quilts Woolen Blankets 3 Boa Comoros Brass Blow Torch fl ft mirror Ass of knacks Collection of approximately 35 Elephants soma hand APPLIANCES Dryer Ideal Spin washer Viking wringer washer General Refrigerator good tor General Electric stove Viking vacuum LAMPS Eva winker Hand lomp Lamp Post lamps matching fonts plusother I CLOCKS Now Haven Mantel Clock Weterbury G ngebread Clock EQUIPMENT HANDYMAN ITEMS ETC Hydro Spaed Foiguson 12 P Garden with mounted snow blower Wheel Barrow Garden toots saws Post gas mower 2 Jerry Cans Sm Car Tro ler Two face Cord Wood Barbed Wi Hand Senders Selection Garage lots 100 of heavy Rope Barn Lanterns Scrap wood Scrap Iron Coleman Camping Stoves Barbecue inch visa Fold ng Campers Col Roof Alum Stop HOUSE 2 Brick Home on corner loi full central heating new furnace 1st floor ngofpaniry wth fire room Lg front room cons sis 3 bedrooms bathroom House is sound lot sue 156x60 mo a or loss to a Reserved d If sold 10 of sell pneo wil be required day for homo wilh rema to bo paid on arrangements to made with Executor Enoculor ng lo hold f rst mortgage Homo to bo auctioned clock OWNER AUCTIONEER EXECUTOR ETC nol responsible far Occidents or lost art cles day Cosh or cheque with I DRESS WARMLY APPLIANCES to bo sold ins do homo AUCTION SALE rarudtardandCarolaStonha Dec 3rd Location in Agricultural Hall on Robert St Consisting Of Antique Furniture Royal figurines Hummels Tnsha Romance Ltd Edition Jack Raid Prints collector plates lowelorv Gingerbread clock walnut dnng room suite all relin shed p no wall cup board Hoos er cupboard good glass prim ttves etc etc About Lota In all Preview Term Cash or Cheque with proper I only Lunch available Not responsible for accidents Auctioneer Don Colling Milton 1 Lot or Straytd REWARD For Information leading to recovery of treasured family pat year old female Do barman to been picked up t tha Sunoco Service Station in and taken to Acton area If you any information please can Mv VICINITY IS Sderoed white female Great months no collar or tags Reward 8782252 Found FOUND small black kitten while nose with black approximately J months old Found In area of Old Glen Mill Georgetown vm Durham area Call identify or drop In the Independent Main St Georgetown