Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), March 21, 1979, p. 10

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News Brownie enrollment held recently By MRS AW BENTON Herald Brownie News On Feb 21 First Lime- house Brownies had their en rolment ceremonies and corned 12 new Brownies Iheir pack The following girls were en rolled Shan Burt ren Case Lesley Case Denny Erin Loughnan Su While Jen nlfcr Scolt Leoh SI ana bury Adding the importance of Ihe on was the enrol of Brown Owl Pat Bono and Snowy Owl Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Clifford McDonald who celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at a par at their home March They lhanked family friends and neighbors for the lovely gifts I hey received Mr and Mrs Frank Hannah Douglas and Michael enjoyed a holiday in Barbados during the past winter vice president Mrs An dcrson Introduced Mrs Stuart of who showed plants and explained lure on Mar Hon behalf of Mrs Kirkwood spoke for the Women a Institute giving early history of the ion and of Limehouse Mem or Hall The committee served lunch afterwards A busy month is ahead for local ladies with a marathon euchre a course in quilting the annual W I meeting and an Easter egg malting demon all coming up Cube a ad Scoati By Mr Hannah Twelve Limehouse Cubs at tended the District Car rally held In Georgetown We were very pleiscd and proud thai Ken leld come in second He will automatically go to the Regional Rally In Milton on March 10 Two other boys will go from and they will be decided after a final runoff race in the pack Roger has earned hi a carpenter John Ben ton his toymaker badge and Lee his tawny star The Scouts went camping a couple of weekends ago when the temperature was down and below Three boys and their four leaders braved the cold They camped at Camp Vine down at the corner or the Smlh Line and the I7lh Side- road One boy and one IcaBer from Georgetown Scouts The Group Committee held a Valentine pot luck supper for Its members Thirlyone at including Mrs Jean Kirkwood from the Women Institute our scouting sor During the evening gifts were presented to the leaders of various scouting groups in the village to say thank you for the work they hove been Sorority holds Snow Ball doing with the boys Last Sunday the Beavers Cubs and Scouts took part in the annual Scout Guide church held in Georgetown We were very proud to have Cub Slephen In the color party this year and also to have Glcnda Benton one of our Beaver leaders play the organ for the service The monthly meeting of the Limehouse Association was held on March at the home of Barb Upcoming events were discussed and It the annual Bottle Drive would be held We would like to remind inlcrestcd people that any type of glass jar or bottle would be accepted and apprec These will be picked up by the 1st Limehouse Brown ics and Guides on the date mentioned so start saving The girls will also be out selling Guide cookies on May and later on in May will be looking forward to the Mother and Daughter Banquet There will be a combined Brownie and Guide Camp at Camp Man KeeWa from May ISth to and many girls are registered for It The next A meeting will be held on April at the home of on the Line Another event which took place this month was an excursion for the Brownies to the Milton School for the Deaf on March They found it very interesting and some of had the opportunity to out their sign language at this lime In conclusion the Division Dinner for the Brownies and Guide Leaders from this area was held on March 15th at Knox Presbyterian Church in was enjoyed by all holds euchre night AGE DOESNT COUNT and Craig Teeter tripped Ihe light fantastic at a St Patrick Day dance at Ihe Durham Street apartments Saturday evening The dance was By WINIFRED SMITH Herald correspondent The Balltnafad area was marred by two accidents this past week The first one early in the week when Mr Whit mey of and his passeng three sisters whose home is on the Line were returning from Erin High School Their car was hit by another car backing out of a driveway which caused accident One of the girls received a serious injury to her back The driver and the other girls were less seriously hurt The second accident happen ed in the village or Ballmafad in the village of Balllnafad right across from the store There were two cars Involved In this accident also There was no serious Injury to the occupants of the cars It effected many residents of the village and surrounding count rysldc as one of the cars smashed head on into a main hdro pole breaking It In two II happened about A on Friday afternoon resulting in the power being off in a large area It was not until around 11 p that same evening that the hydro crew had repaired some of the damage and the lights came on again dents on the and lines were without power and those living on the side roads in the same area wcrel affected also In spile of there being no electricity scheduled I euchre was held on Friday night Mr and Mrs Don Brown had again invited the W I to come lo their home for another party It Is a few miles from Balllnafad but was In the blackout area There had not been any heat in the recreation room since hydro went off at that afternoon Don got a good fire going in the fireplace In the Helen provided enough Ics lo light up different parts of the house Two men of the group who were used to camp ing up north went to their homes for Coleman lanterns Tables were set up in living room den and kitchen It was around before the firs I round got underway There was an atmosphere of pioneer days as the players moved from tabic to table By lunch time the rooms were all aglow with the lights everyone was familiar with As the warmth from the furnace was felt in every corner the weatherman had favoured with a fairly warm night It turned out to be a memorable evening but one all en toyed Mrs Jamleson president of the I sincerely thanked Mr and Mrs Brown for the use of their home There had been more work involved this time for Ihem with hydro off There were tables in play The winners for ladles being 1st Mrs Madlll 2nd Mrs Given Gents high was 1st Don Brown 2nd George Bcnnie It was a good night for the Irish on Saturday evening when he Hall Board sponsored Ihe St Patrick Dance Music was supplied by Disc Jockey McEnery whose home is in Alberta spent part of last weekend visiting with his par Mr and Mrs Ernest McEnery Mrs Lloyd Marshall return home on Sunday from Nassau in the Bahamas where she spent 10 days visit with relatives Her aunt Mrs Lcitch accompanied her back and will be visiting her before leaving for her home in Manitoba Congratulations to Mr and Mrs on the birth of a Manv students have left for other parts during the school break The weatherman has promised Ideal weather for those staying at home for the holidays Recently returning from a holiday in Florida were Mr and Mrs John Laughlln and daughters Kelly and Erin Also Mr and Mrs Morley Shortlll have returned after a brief holiday in the sunny south Mrs Schwarti was hostess for the March meeting evening of last week Due to the absence of president Mrs Leo called the meet to order She opened the meeting with a devoutlonal period The roll call was answered by members reply ing to the question What Has the Younger Generation Taught You Mrs reported on literature By I AN 3rd City Counc of Beta Sigma Phi sponsored a Snow Ball held at St George Anglican Church Hall The dance was well attended by members husb ands and friends from all Hills Chapters Music was provided by Small wood and the buffet supper catered by McArlhur Meats Ltd Winners of the door prize were Ken and Terry Grubbe On February members met at the home of Betty Christie The programme Meeting Change was given by Dorothy who read excerpts from Book of Beta Sigma Phi Luncheon was served by at the conclusion of the meetine Hostess June Campbell held the February meeting and also provided programme Leisure June spoke on her trip to Wheeling West Virginia where she attended a Beta Sigma Phi convention slides of West Virginia were included in her programme During the business meet ing Service Chairman V croft made a motion that Delta Beta donate to the Cancer Society and to a family in Georgetown whose son Is a victim of Cerebral Palsy from monies collected through Ways and Means projects The motion was passed unanimous Legion curlers take Provincial title MEET THE PRESIDENT REV RICK RUGGLE Rev Rick president of the Historical Society has been a member of the society since its Inception In The society has about members and annual dues are It holds monthly meetings at which guest speakers discuss topics such as or the Ontario Archives or grouse of longtime residents in one of the communities give oral history of the area Members alio receive a monthly bulletin Rev Ruggle his wife and four sons have lived in Glen Williams for 11 years He is minister for St Albans Anglican Church In Glen Williams and St Paul in Rev considers writing to be his hobby and he Is currently working on articles for the Directory of Canadian Biography Glen Williams Norval and the Children Aid Society He also collects stamps ByROMATIMPSON TREVOR PAT WIN LEGION PROVINCIAL CURLING Hurray and a big cheer for our curlers who won the Pro vincial curling In Richmond Hill this past week This full foursome out thought out our scored their opponents all down the line losing only one gome and that was lo There were districts vicing for this top position and they had support from Georgetown each day which was appre ciated by our team Through out the four days Jason Fields Murray President Ha and Elsie Jake and I were up and on Sunday the wives came up to further lend support and It was nice to see them win Listening to many comments while Georgetown is a well respected sure of talking lo Provincial Vice Jimmy Tyndall and his wife Rita and Janet and Vic Vic is Provincial Sports Officer Jimmy pre sented the trophy to Harve plus a lovely tray and ice bucket to Gord Pat and Trevor and Vic presented nice looking crests lo them Janel Lowrey who was liary Provincial Sports Officer some years back sends her regards to our Auxiliary The trophy will be on view at the legion and pictures will bo next week as it is too late this week On Saturday night the perial Section held their Ell Draw and Dance for Ladies and it was another successful evening for them There were many lucky win and here are the happy recipients names Hot Mary Slone BarbReyce Edith Pal Legion Lines By Koma Timpson town in Legion sports and one lerson Watson Irene Daphne and Darlcne Lottie Boltoms Belt Mallobon comment overheard was win Ihey re damn good and know what ihey re doing The nine districts com petlng were Sarnia A Georgetown IB Gait Toronto tE Pet Otlawa North Bay ID and Timmins Beginning May to nth these fellows will be at the Board of Trade In Woodbrldge to com pete in Dominion finals Good luck and good curling again fellows VERY SMART We had a chance to slop in at Branch Prince Phillip Richmond Hill and it Is a very smart looking legion with nice lounge separate pool room dance floor juke box and friendly people Had the plea and the big prize Dorothy McArlhur There were couples who won and the dancing was done to the music played by Norm Eyre A lovely hot buffet was enjoyed by all the guests and thanks go lo M Jim Bishop and Grieves for handling Ihe draw along Harry Bottoms and Ramsay MacDonald Bob Clarke looked after the bar with others helping and in charge of KP duties were Jim Hayes Andy Symc and Mallabon Sun day clean up wos Les Bob Clarke and Wright Smith limp president Next big the Imperials arc pulling on will be their Elimination Draw and Dinner with tickets from Les Mallu bon and that will be the of April a Friday Follow closely behind that night will be a social evening April a Saturday with tickets from Jimmy Hayes at a couple Before those evenings though we will be having a Millionaires Night and this will be Friday April Tickets from Gib Dave or the bar a couple and there will be a buffet draws games and refreshments Then on April the Air Cadets are holding a dance so you wont want lo miss that evening as they always have a good time See Joe for tickets Sommerville will be offering his selections of music this Friday evening and on Saturday the it will be Boots Have fun and enjoy your lounge Keep Monday April a vailable if you wish lo sec our Provincial Service Officer Gtne If you feel that you can be helped In way or have a question answ thai would relieve any problem you may have please give Buster Hale our Branch Service Officer a call at and he will be glad lo help you and make an appoint ment Mr Traverscy Don I hesitate as these men are re help ALL veterans whether they arc Legion mem or not and to so don sit back Mishaps lo our members this past week include an accident lo Ernie which is leav his mouth quite painful and another fall to Roy on his rounds as a postman Those sidewalks are sure hazardous and I don t know how these fellows stay on their feet as well as they do Hope you both will be feeling a lot better very soon Our regards to all other members who arc ed shut ins or not just feeling up to par Spring is around the corner folks and time to consider if your chaise lounges and lawn chairs need repairing Frank King will take your articles down to Ihe ARC providing they are clearly marked with name address phone number and colour choice and he will bring them back Just ring Ihe bell at legion if you are not a member and the bar stewards to take ihem In for you You can pay when you pick them for a chair and for a chaise They do on excellent job In Hornby to before they get rushed for the nice wealher bring them into the branch Car Club No has now begun Kawasaki Motor Cycles HALTON HILLS CREDIT UNION PHONE New Rates Effective March LIFE INSURED DEPOSITS TO to 4J CALCULATED OH YEAH TERM YEA TERMS REGISTERED RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN REGISTERED HOME OWNERSHIP SAVINGS PLAN PERSONAL CHEQUING ACCOUNTS Charge Limit ONLY ONE LOCATION IN ACTON Queen Street OPENING MARCH SPECIAL NEW KZ400 COQOO plus P D I LlC Come in and see the new models of Street Enduro Dirt Bikes at HAZENS Stock Unit Gtnptown

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