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Friends gather to wish master printer well THE HERALD Wednesday February IBIS Page 17 Police investigate George St crash The Herald has certainly been a part or my life Other than my home life I have spent the other half of my life with the newspaper stated Garfield Mac McGllvray master printer for the Georgetown Herald for the past year a retirement party held In his honour lost Friday evening Among the people who were present to honour Mac were his four children Mr and Mrs Rosa Mr and Mrs Doug McGllvray daughter Carol Mrs Rich mond and daughter Gal Seated at the head table were daughter Gail Em and Garfield McGllvray William Evdoklmoff publisher of the and Mrs a Mrs Johnson Mr Johnson Is the production supervisor for Thompson Newspaper Other special guest for the evening Included Walter o former publisher of the Herald for many years and YEARS OF SERVICE are represented on this plaque which Garfield Mac McGllvray displays to the 75 people who came to honor him at his retirement party Friday January On the plaque Is a copy of the first Issue Mac worked on dated December 1928 and a copy of his last issue dated January 1978 Mrs Douglas daughter the late J M Moore second publisher of the Georgetown Herald On behalf of the Georgetown Fall Fair Board of which Garfield Is an honorary director immediate past president of the board Charles Fog a I presented Mac with a winter scene oil painting by well known local artist Wllma was a for teacher at Chapel Street Public School and taught all of the McGllvray children Bill Johnston editor of the Herald presented Garfield with a caricature portrait by Herald cartoonist Greg Landry Dave Hastings presented Mac with a plaque which Incorporated a copy of the first issue Mac had produced in and the last Issue Mac worked on last William on behalf of all the present and past employees of the Georgetown Herald presented Garfield with a cuff link and tie clip set made from linotype matlca with which Garfield hod worked during his years at the paper I never was much of a speaker but I would like to thank everyone who took part In arranging this evening for me and to everyone who at tended tonight I never realized I had so many friends began Gar eld I know I going to miss it 1 m going to miss all the fellas and the girls I remember It used to be all fellas but now we have more girls In the back shop than ever before I ve met a lot of through the Herald and I vc made a lot of friends through the paper The Herald and the town have both been good to me I think the Herald and Georgetown are the greatest he concluded Police Investigating accident took place opposite George Street Hills when an unknown car struck a parked car owned by Robert 32 Bromley Street The incident secured sometime during January and police estimate damage to the Teasdale vehicle at of Hills was in a single car accident January 3 when his car spun around on an Ice covered road and hit two mailboxes belonging to S Waters and E Bailey The incident cured on Regional Road one half mile south of 5 Side road No damage was done to the vehicle Jeffrey Avenue feet north of Elizabeth Drive Acton was the scene of an accident January at a when a car driven by Gordon McMillan Jeffrey Street collided with a car owned by Barry son RR4 Be I wood Ontario Police estimate damage to the Thompson vehicle at and to the McMillan vehicle at nil A snowcovered and slippery roadway Churchill 0 feet south of Road was the scene of an accident January at when car driven by William Church A Ion was In illh a car driven by John Kirk wood Acton Police estimate damage to the Nlcohak vehicle at but nil to the Klrkwood vehicle A car driven by N Sweeting Duncan Drive Georgetown was In collision with a car driven by Pierce of Terra on January In front of Boulevard Police estimate damages to the Sweeting vehicle at and to the Pierce vehicle at A cor driven by Wiidow Guelph Street Georgetown was In with a truck driven by Norman Kingham Road Acton January at Wp The Occident occurcd In front of the Window resident Police estimate damage to the vehicle at and to the Window vechlclc at Teachers cancel part of Professional activities tallowing protests by the Hoiton Board of Education over the use being mode of Professional Development Day by s elementary school teachers Elementary Teachers Association made last minute changes to Friday programs which less than 12 hours before they were to begin the Hal ton board approved Ah a result of the board concern that too much em phasls was being placed upon itacraiion Business rather development than I decided to cancel the entire morning program Elementary school prln under the direction of executive Instead arranged individual programs in schools throughout Hal ton Three afternoon workshops were also cancelled leaving eight to be held throughout Topics of the workshops Included school bus emergency procedures stress management community expectations and a special event for music teachers Rev Stiles better by Smith Rev A Smith of Brampton had charge of the church service on Sunday Our regular minister Rev Stiles was released from hospital over the weekend but still has to undergo further tests The mens choir favoured with an Inspiring Anthem The baskets of flowers which graced the front of the church were in memory of the late Mrs Vera We extend sympathy to Mrs Beta Shorthlll and other members of the Shorthlll family who received work over the weekend that Mrs sister Miss Ola had passed away at a nursing home In Toronto Mr and Mrs Lloyd Marshall attended the funeral of Mrs Marshall s cousin the late Stan In Erin last Wednesday The hockey team sponsored a dance on Saturday night to raise funds for the club It was quite successful and it was held at the Community Centre A disc Jockey provided the music Dr of the Line is adding an extension to his form home Halton farmers oppose hydro route The directors of the Federation of Agriculture met for their monthly meeting In the Agricultural Office Milton on Thursday January with Harold as chairman Considerable discussion took place on the proposed hydro route cutting south through LI m chouse and Milton to be sent to the various members of parliament for The Halton Federation of Agriculture supports the In teres ted Citizens Group and finds It impossible to accept the decision of the ministry of energy for Ontario Hydro to begin work in the south end of the Bradley Junction Hydro Corridor without an Independent study The report of the Environmental Hearing Board held at Hills burgh In 1975 shows the need for an independent study which the Interested Group ask for and with which the Halloa Federation of Ontario Hydro arc now In the process of approaching per sons or leasing of the land for the corridor If you as a land owner re re negotiating with Ontario Hydro the UFA advises you to get in touch with your of Agriculture If here Is jfclent Interest a public meeting will be held where detailed information can be obtained re negotiating with Ontario Hydro The Ontario Federation of Agriculture have had many years experience In this field and have very qualified per to come to these NEW OFFICERS of the Women Auxiliary of ho from left to right Jean Shewed Barbara and Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital are front row Marian Booth Rear row Past president June Jean Mac Donald Sandra Cooper and Elsie Cubs try their hand at making crafts Seventy first year Cubs of held In St John which the boys thoroughly United Church hall Over enjoyed busy day last Saturday when leaders and helpers par The Croft was they attended a croft con in the various crafts opened with the Grand Howl Vic Cub Master of the Georgetown Pock the boys and leaders Mr was Georgetown District received their diplomas at a special ceremony held last Saturday morning In the for the day Pat Gorton A CM of Acton demonstrated the fur animal pin From the 1st Georgetown Pack Mrs Bird Mike Hastings Leader and Mrs Gallagher demonstrated the Trillium Lee Noel ACM of 2nd Georgetown demonstrated the paper cup Roy Gale M of demonstrated sail boats Miss Evelyn Owen M and Mrs Carol ACM of A pack decorated glass jars From pack Mrs Terry Colter M and assistants McLeod and demonstrated sand casting John Hayes ACM did salt and pepper craft Urn chouse leaders Mrs Elaine Hannah C M and David Hannah Leader demonstrated the nature craft The conference was organized by Mr assisted by Mrs Jean Layman M of 1st Georgetown First Georgetown Ladles Auxiliary served refreshments under the leadership of Mrs Beth Allen Mrs Cathy Hunt mid Mrs Barrett The boys were able to receive popcorn in the paper cups thoy had made The fun filled day came to close with the Grand Howl and The Lord a Prayer District Commissioner Gord Douglas presents John Hayes with Scarf and Beads John Hayes receives award John Hayes assistant of the 1st Georgetown Pack was honored to receive the coveted Scarf and Beads presented by Mr Gordon Douglas District Commissioner at the 1st Georgetown Pack s Parents Night held last Thursday In the St Johns United Church hall John earned the Gil well Scarf Beads by attending the course held last August at Blue Springs Scout Reserve The meeting with the boys being called to the Circle by Mrs Jean Layman with Brod Mc doing Grand Howl David Horn it ton formerly of Scotland was welcomed to the pack by Mrs Layman David was a Cub In Scotland Games were under the direction of Jim Jacques ACM John Hayes and Bolton Slides of voriouttrlps hikes and camps were shown by Mrs Layman The meeting came to a close with Jamie leading the pock with the Mouse Howl and Mr Jacques closed with a Refreshments and lunch were prepared by the Cub and Scout Ladies Auxiliary under the leadership of Mrs Allen Mrs Hunt ond Mrs Barrett Serving were eight former Cubs who went up to Scouts last September Peter Allen David Stephen Brown Andrew Cooper Adorn Michael Jones Ian Maclaren and Maurice Pan Walter Scott Georgetown was present at the Federation meeting to discuss the impact of On Hydro on forming people and electrical op plionces Walter has carried out a lot of research on this matter and impressed upon the directors the magnitude of Impact that the hydro corridor can have on the community Special day at Terra Cotta A special day is planned for Sunday February at Terra Cotto Conservation Area Come Along a series of winter outdoor activities sponsored by Credit Valley Conservation Authority will feature this Sunday The Club a cross country ski club affiliated with the Credit Volley Ski Club The Jnckrabblts will demonstrate and Ins true the techniques of crosscountry skiing directed by Don The Jnckrabblts will arrive around 10 and will remain at the conservation area far moat of the day Another special feature this Sunday will be crosscountry ski races The classes are boys and girls under Junior ladies and men up to age of 35 and Senior ladles men 33 and over The Bruce Trail Association will be holding a snowshoe hike In the park on the same day The Credit Volley Con Authority invites everyone to come out this Sunday and take part In their weekly Come Along programme GREAT CIUEFTAN THE PUD DIN the Sons of Scotland Camp Caledonia annual RACE A E Mcintosh cuts the haggis at Burn Supper held at the Legion Hall Saturday night IT COMES Jane Cartwright pipes In the haggis borne by Ken Donaldson Johnson- White glads white mums and pink carnations decorated Baptist Church In Toronto the scene of the marriage which united Lillian Johnston daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Johnston of Gowcr Court to William Barry Ellncsky son of Mr and Mrs Louis of 11 Albert Street The double ring ceremony held on December 27 1973 was officiated by Rev with Miss as organist Raymond Johnston father of the bride gave his daughter in marriage Laurie wore a length gawn of white lace over satin The gown had long sleeves with a high neckline and oc the outfit was a white beaded head piece with a wedding Tavern on hi bouquet of pink roses and Toronto Receiving for the n Raymond Johnston Mm Johnston wore brown pleaded gown and at Acra Pierce In Brampton They are presently living In Georgetown roses corsage of orange honour with Miss Patty a cousin of the bride bridesmaid Both attendants wore green gowns highlighted with white lace trim Shoulder length copes and hoods of white lace completed the floor length bluo gown and costumes Each attendont wore a corsage of pink roses wore mint green roses in their As her travelling outfit the hair and carried white lace bride wore a yellow and brown baskets of yellow white and skirt vith matching green flowers vest They spent their Brian Johnston brother of honeymoon in Toronto the of Gower Court William Bill Is a graduate was as best man of Georgetown District High Robert brother of School and la presently em the groom served as on usher ployed at Morgan Adhesive In The reception following the Brampton Laurie la employed oaDift