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CHRISTMAS WATER SHOW SECTION A nib 1ILRALU Tuesday December IBM Pa Re Skiing shows big boom During the last decade cross country skiing In North America has boomed and Is being enjoyed by young and old alike There are now a greater number of cross country skiing enthusiasts than downhill skiers The exhilarating feeling of gliding effortlessly along a winding groomed trail on a frosty pictures que winter morning Is not soon forgotten One feels In complete harmony with nature and the snowy white sculptured surroundings At the completion of 10 km run a high unlike any other gives one a feeling or rebirth and youthful physical well being The tensions and pressures of everyday living dissipate into a carefree attitude of that of a free spirit For those hardy souls who have done some recreational skiing and would like a challenge in their lives I will cover certain aspects of long distance touring and the satisfying rewards that await you Cross country skiing is truly a sport that can be enjoyed and savoured by every member of the family Probably the most appeal ing aspect of the sport is that It can become a lifetime pursuit The legendary Herman Jackrabblt SmituJohannsen is still skiing at the age of years Legend has it that the handle Jackrabblt was given to him by tbe Indians who were in complete awe of his speed and agility on unmarked back bush trails Cross country skiing Is rated at the top as one of the best all round conditioners for the human body Skiing demands strength stamina agility and aerobic fitness These four attributes must be patiently and gradually developed Some of the benefits Include Due to the high repe tition rata of the move ments of the arms and legs both are thened as you tack on those kilometers week after week Hundreds of calories are burned off in a one hour workout alone when one at a moderate pace Who needs dieting anyway Stomach muscles are no longer flabby The body takes on a sculptured look and stamina knows no bounds Cross country skiing Introduces one to hundreds of people from all walks of life This old still corresponds with many acquaintances from past tours and races Cross country skiers are indeed a friendly and closeknit group of Individuals There Is always a special experience that each and every skier wants to share with another Why even discussing the wax of the day opens the door to new friend ships that could last a lifetime Cross country skiing is an art In Itself and even after 30 years experience one still learns something new each and every time out Given time patience and deter mlnation I know that it wont be long before you too will be extolling the virtues of this wonder fully unique sport to others Custom homes prices Now you con enjoy the unique beauty custom made homo at a price you can off We offer you worn rich cedar homes Plus the flexibility to help plan home that Is distinctly you With Its reosoanble pries enduring natural beautiful and energy efficiency a Home Is one of the best home voluos left Come visit us You see why buyina a custom home at our custom price is a beauty Sweden Bound 85 trip of a lifetime TINY Teresa right looks on youngster splashes up tome fun The were showing the audience at Saturdays Christmas Water Show what they learn In their classes Herald photo Herald Special When the temperature drops the wind howls and the snow flies the average person thinks of warm sunny vacations But not a group of George town boys But then they your average group These boya will be spending two weeks in Sweden on a hockey holiday Christmas vacation 1983 will be the thrill or a lifetime for these lucky and 13 adults accompany ing them Over the lost few years George town Minor Hockey has hosted three different Swedish teams during the December holiday This was so so interesting and so success many parents felt they would like their sons to have a similar chance Last April of the three local teams that expressed an Interest in this venture a minor bantam team was given official approval Coach Bob manager Harvey Green selected the group that would ent Georgetown In European hockey Adam Bennett Scott Complon Jeremy Travis Gardiner Curtis Green Doruiie Guest Cameron Herman Doug Kent Stephen Lee Doug Greg Onoprljenko Eddie Powers Brent Presswood Matt Remedies Kevin Roe Daryl Chris Stoddart Steven Sutherland Bill Tutt and Stuart Vogt The other official members of the team are Wayne Pries President of Georgetown Minor Hockey and Rick Morphew the repre sentative of O A As soon as the Sweden Bound team was formed fund raising shifted Into high gear with each parent accepting responsibility for at least one major money maker The goal was to raise in nine months This enthusiastic group must have borrow the pull together motto because under the direction of co ordinator Jack Lee they pulled the money together In less Ihan seven months Parents and players alike have many happy memories to look back on already No one is likely lo forget the countless Saturdays spent collecting bottles selling geraniums picking and selling strawberries and pumpkins and holding garage sales No one is likely to forget the effort that went into selling hundreds of boxes of vitafilm and aluminum foil Belling the hundreds of draw tickets on a new car and selling a ton cheese in one pound packages Who could forget the fun or Monte Carlo Night and the Fifties Dance No one can deny these boys worked hard for the trip But all this has passed What lies ahead On Dec the Georgetown contingent wit be boarding a flight for New York and then on to Stockholm There Ihe boys will be billeted with Swedish families and will no doubt be anticipating a myriad of new experien ces Sweden Bound will be participa ting in an international hockey tournament right in Stockholm as well as playing several exhibition games arranged by the Swedish Ice Hockey Federation but there will still be lots of time for sightseeing and shopping Before leaving his Swedish home away from home each boy will be presenting his host and hostess with a beautiful Eskimo carving hand craft ed in Baffin Island as a token of friendship The next stop will be a two day sightseeing tour of Copenhagen Denmark end then back home The players and parents of Sweden Bound would like to express sincere appreciation to the corporate si and to the Georgetown residents for without their support this venture would still be a dream More coaches needed if Eagles to return FLYING AWAYA member of the Haltoa Blue first annual Christmas Water Show held Saturday at the Fins swim club shows good form In doing the butterfly Georgetown Indoor Pool Herald photo by Dan Ralph stroke here This exhibition and a lot more was part of the Sabres dont get breaks in loss to Former GBA president Pat Brook was recently elected as president of the Central Ontario Baseball Assoc la tion who now resides In Brampton was president of the Georgetown Association last year The 198588 executive has met several times and President feels his executive is strong In both numbers and enthusiasm We want to make what we have strong Lorito said Well want to offer a firstclass service to those who want to play baseball In Georgetown The Association will also begin advertising Its registration dates sometime in the new year Also the Association is looking for a safe dry storage area it can use for all of its equipment said a large amount of room isnt necessary as much as security and dryness If anyone can accommodate the GBA they are asked to contact Lorito at CLASSIC CEDAR HOMES BOX OMTAMO NOB 1Z0 Is for itw page Name Street Postal Code Location Building Lot lived up to their name Friday night at the expense of Acton Sabres Orangeville played a physical gome In winning Friday night at the Acton Arena The contest was one where the official let a lot go and a majority of the hometown Sabres adjust quickly enough while Orangeville did Still It wasnt until tbe third period began to pull away Acton had narrowed the score to and was on the power play In the Orangeville end Paul Carglll took a shot from the point but the puck hit a couple of players The bouncing rubber ended up on the stick of on Orangeville player who had a breakaway and beat Sabres netmlnder Tom Hill for the goal We didnt get the breaks said Acton coach Steve Marshall after It was an all night thing Marshall had to play the better part of two periods with Just three as regulars Tony Van Dam Pete CargillandPeteLJtmoIa all got injured during the course of Fridays game Jumped out in front 42 after the first period but the Sabres narrowed the deficit to heading Into the third period in the game put the contest out of reach for Acton Petri had two goals and an assist for Acton while Ken MacDonald had a goal and an assist Robin Bourbonnais had the other Ken had two assists also Marshall said he wasnt pleased on two goals that came right off the He said his players wercn able to react fast enough The Sabres next game will be Friday when they travel to Grand Valley The next home game Is Jan when Acton takes on Fergus didnt sign Stewart Anderson last week Theforroer Milton Steamer player was anxious about playing here but balked when it came down to signing Lilley atoms earn well deserved win The Lilley Resources major atoms hosted Milton at Arena last Tuesday skating to a well deserved victory with heads up passing and solid by Kevin McMurray and Tom The first frame was all George town as they racked up a two goal edge Counting first was Steve Wright from Greg Dawson and Jeff Stephen Leonl made it picking up his own rebound assisted by and Scott McGulgon Jeff Wright wasted no time in the second stanza scoring at the 9 46 mark with a nice wrist shot from the side capably assisted by Ryan Schlrk Milton came back with one before Steve Wright notched his second marker on a pass over from the boards from Kevin Patrick This was an all Wright period as Steve completed his battrick on a passing play In from the blue line from Dawson and Rooster Third period play saw Jeff Wright put away his second tally of the match tipping in a hard shot from Jeff with a blue line pass from Pearce to make It six goals for the locals Milton counted one more but not enough to come close and the Lilley Resources took the win Next action for this team is in during Christmas break as they attempt another tournament championship Merry Christmas to our friends and Patrons from MAUREENS HAIR DESIGN 8778575 NOEL THE MANAGEMENT STAFF OF FREDS TOWING 8774471 AUTO WRECKERS 8777289 us reflect on trie moaning this holy Peace on eartti good will to mankind J If the Georgetown junior Eagles of the Central Ontario Baseball Associa tion are to again compete this year they will do so with more than just one coach Georgetown Baseball Association president Rich said tost week the club would require four coaches and a solid commitment from the players In order to compete in the upcoming season Last year Eagles had only one coach as Dan handled all the managerial duties and solely ran the ball club In other Association news The Town or Hallon Hills commended the GBA for paying of its responsibilities taken several years ago to renovate Diamond A at the Fairgrounds A recommendation from Recreation and Parks director Tom was adopted by Town Council Monday that the remaining amount of be forgiven TOWN OF HALTON HILLS MAIN 8T BOOTH HALTON H4LL8 GEORGETOWN NOTICE REFUSE PICKUP Refuse normally picked up Boxing Day will be picked up Friday December 27 1985 New Years Day Wednesday January will be picked up Monday December 30 1 985 BEST WISHES TO ALL FROM THE WORKS DEPARTMENT TOWN OF HALTON HILLS you all of Season HILLSIDE SAND GRAVEL 3 Durham St Bud Haines PLUMBING SHOWROOM 11 AVE 8772293 WORLD JUNIOR HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP JANUARY 2 1986 730 pm WEST GERMANY VS SWEDEN GORDON ALCOTT ARENA GATE OPENS AT CM GENERAL ADMISSION ADVANCE TICKET SALES AT SPORTS SMOKE SHOP NORTH HALTON SPORTS ACTON GEORGETOWN I