Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), January 8, 1986, p. 14

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Town Country DRY CLEANING SAME OAT MY HALTON HILLS SHOPPING CENTRE the HERALDl SECTION in Page Tilt HERALD Wednesday January 8 Hes deathly afraid of becoming trapped thinking about hillbillies and barrels country bumpkin laughs because 1 is coming to town lime again for Globe on annual presentation of a musical Li opens Jan at the John Elliott Tflcatrc for an eleven night run and tickets are available at The group auditioned for parts in September and has been meeting twice a to put this musical together The cast is Globe biggest ever with almost GO people on stage as well as another involved in the orchestration and production staff The shows of the past four years thing Goes New Girl in Town Oklahoma and Ma me had average cast of 35 so this is a major undertaking for Globe Li I Abner is a tall handsome hunk of a man and is played ably by Michael a resident of Georgetown and a member of Little re There were three strong contenders for the role and Michael it with his relaxed style of singing and natural good looks The cartoon character Li I is lazy not terribly intelligent and is deathly afraid of being trapped by one of the female race so Michael is doing a real ailing job here He is pleased that friend him into joining Globe and we hope to see him in future productions Daisy Mae the voluptuous blonde who continually pines after Ltl to no avail is played by Gloria of Milton An exceptionally actress Gloria finds playing Daisy Mae a breeze Gloria possesses a powerful voice guaranteed to send down the audiences spine She played Bonnie the gangsters moll in Globe f w t Goes and won ted Th d Best f in Mu I King I 1 thrilled t Mae belt be is Gl k Daisy Li is a hilarious representation of comic strip and takes place in U A To find out whether Daisy Mae manages to capture Li Abner in The Sadie Hawkins Day Race come out and see Globe Production presentation of this musical hillbilly style Tickets are each for students seniors and groups of on wceknightsi and are available from the Walkers at ri- available now for the he performed by lion Call Two Daisy Mar In the Sera Usui it Winter hazards Secrets of artists force our police in to issue warnings handy Campbell Herald staff Traffic laws arent tougher in the winter Driving conditions change in the winter but the law doesnt not until you hit someone If you are travellings km on an icy road in BO km hr zone you ore not breaking the lawsaidSgt Regional Police Traffic Bureau police will probably pull you over and tell you to slow down but they wont charge you People Handicapped association seeks new executive If you havent mode a New Years resolution yet and are not sure what direction it should take why not consider doing something that would benefit your fellow citizens and maybe even yourself The Physically Handicapped Citizens Association Is seeking new members to Join the executive or the coming year arc many oppor tunities for you to become involved whether you have a flair for publicity fund raising or prefer to deal with Issues that affect the disabled The Association is a self help group and all are welcome who supports the alms and objectives Since its Inception in April 1384 the memben have been active In creating awareness about disability information about services and benefits and advocating for the integration and participation of duals with disabilities whether mental physical or emotional into the mainstream of society If time prevents your active contribution at the executive level the group nevertheless welcomes you as a supporting member if you arc Interested contact Pat have got to be aware not to dmc in the winter like they do in the summer Sgt said Youve got to slow In recent weeks there hove been a rash of serious accidents Two car accidents have resulted in death or serious Injury to passengers Due to whiteout conditions and a slippery Highway four people from Acton were killed Dec In Georgetown yearold Angela was hit by a car while walking on the sidewalk of a bridge Nov 11 The driver lost control of the car on the bridge and Angela was taken to hospital with internal injuries If you haven t been warned before an accident chances arc you will be charged after being involved in an accident Charges could be for careless driving following too close or another offense Rearending is a common accident said A car travelling km hr on dry ground takes to feet to stop In bad winter conditions you can almost double that said Sgt believes is the main reason for accidents People have their mind on two or three things while they re driving a ton of steel down the road he said If police sec someone crossing over the centre line or talking to their friends in the car and not watching the road they will pull the driver over and warn them There arc reasons why you might get pulled over and warned Fast driving on poor road conditions a driver not up to standards and other kinds of arc other reasons for being stopped Last year drivers were charged after being pulled over and were issued warnings Most people will take the advice and thank you for bringing it to their attention said Warnings achieve he same results as fines he added believes the new eye level brake lights will reduce rearend ing Wearing a seal belt will reduce death and injury more than anything he said Drive to arrive alive If everyone thought that way we would have a big reduction In accidents he concluded Don spend all your time hibernal ing by your kitchen table this winter Get out and learn how to make your nook a little cosier with the help of Credit Valley Artisans courses five new courses start up this term and you re invited to share in the creative learning offered by the CVA Daisy Harris is teaching a course in oriental floral design for two nights this month Thurs Jan IC and The course runs from 7 to and costs members and members SIC The proper use of mechanical aids in floral design called ikebana will be demonstrated and you be to create at least two designs each evening using fresh and silk flowers and branches Learn how to adapt this ancient art to modern designs Local artist Grctchen Day will be sharing some of her secrets in doing in a course that begins and runs to March 13 Planning ahead Is important as is being spontaneous and flexible when you re doing a Mrs Day says Beginner and intermediate students will learn how to control this often has a mind of its iai Ski workshop The Town of Hills Recreation and Department is hosting a Cross Country Skiing Workshop this Saturday Jan 11 at the Jack Field Centre Terra from to p and the cost is only This workshop Is designed for beginner skiers and also for skiers who would like to upgrade their present skills It will cover topics such as on detection ski safety and clique te and is a must For all new skiers A second workshop will place the following Saturday Jan 1H for families who would like to bring their children You will need to bring your own ski equipment and waxes and be sure to dress warmly In layers Registration is limited and we are filling up quickly so be sure to register right away For more information please call own You 11 also learn the main techniques of wet on wet even wash graded wash and dry brush These techniques will be next applied to a work of art The course runs from to p and costs CVA members and members tie van der Met den is leaching a beginner weaving course in the Artisans cottage Jan to April from to 30 II teach you how to set up a four harness loom and weave a sample runner using various colors Youll learn the techniques of tabby twill doubleweavcandfingerweavc Ifiimc allows an individual project will be completed The beginners weaving course cost CVA members and members Yarns will be provided Want to look really dressy Janice Smith is teaching a course In silver jewellery making Youll begin with the basics of jewellery making like sawing filing and high temperature soldering Then you II learn how to surface texture in various ways prepare wax castings and set a simple oval stone In jewellery Ms Smith will also teach you how to solder on earring parts pin backs and safety catches The silver jewellery making course begins Jan and goes until March Classes arc from to P and cost too for members and for members All tools and supplies plus enough silver for a small first project arc provided A final winter course being offered by the Artisans Is a oneday spinning workshop March from m to 4 p m Youll leorn haw to spin card and prepare fibre for the spinning wheel Ted will also Introduce you to the various types of spinning wheels and how they operate Identifying and working with varl fibres is part of this course as is learning how to blend fibres compatib ly The cost of 50 for CVA members and for members includes the cost of fibres To register for more of these courses come to the Artisans Cottage in Georgetowns Cedorvnlc Park day 17 from to or Saturday Jan IB from 10 a to 12 noon For more Information call Fran Anthony it B77 5850 Amusement rides now regulated Consumer Minister Monte Kwinter introduced legislation Friday regulat amusement rides In Ontario The legislation entitled The Amusements Devices Act is designed to improve safety of amusement rides particularly go and other used by Ontario There have been instances where accidents have been caused by mechanical failure which quite possib ly could have been avoided through a program of regulation licensing and inspection such as the one described in the Amusement Devices Act Mr Kwinter told the medio Last summer an 11 year old girl was scalped when her long hair caught in the axel of the go she was driving at Saublc Reach And in April a Georgetown man and his yearold son fell feet when their scat dislodged from a ferns wheel on a midway show at a local mall At present municipalities and local authorities have permissive authority under the municipal act to inspect and license amusement rides Under the new legislation safely standards will be established and ride owners will be licensed by the province Each ride will be licensed and must have a permit to operate Rules will also be inspected at regular intervals by provincially appointed inspectors empowered to order repairs relating to safety or close down rides considered unsafe In addition to traditional amuse rides and go tracks the legislation will also cover safety requirements of attractions such as water slides Since 1962 there have been ten amusement ride fatalities and at least six serious accidents including three fatalities in Ontario There are more than 1050 devices operating in the province during the fall fair season Mr said he expects new regulations governing track safety to lie in place by next spring Regulations for all amusement rides are expected to be enforced by November 19B6 MARTIN Kill Ski Glen Eden If crosscountry skiing doesnt provide enough thrills Glen Eden ski area just outside Milton may be your type of ski resort Featuring downhill skiing on a variety of hills and trails Glen Eden also provides instruction for the novice There arc a variety of special planned for January and February so call now at for our events brochure Some of the highlights In the coming weeks are racing Jan and 19 Steve will be at Glen Eden Jan A torchlight parade is scheduled for Jan starling at The media are challenged in a special day for journalists Feb 19 For the kids there is a fun day March IN THE HILLS meetings I At Leche League of Acton invites pregnant women and mothers with babies who ore Interested in learning about breastfeeding to Iheir of monthly meetings The advantages of breastfeeding will be discussed at the next meeting Jan 13 at 16 Wilbur Street Topics be discussed at future meetings include childbirth overcoming nutrition and weaning For further Information please call Sandra Sharon Duff B5C9935 Knack for news If you love talking to people and have a knack for knowing whats going on in your community there may be a job waiting for you The Herald is looking for neigh bo hood correspondents to write about local news The newspaper Is hoping to strengthen their links with hamlets such as Ash grove and Glen Willi If you live in one of the listed and ore interested In riling a bit of news each week call the editor at Hills information that will be extremely valuable lo the Halton Hills United Way and to agencies wishing lo develop services for the local community Recently the Planning Council conducted such surveys in Milton and Undertaking one in Hills will require a grant Planning Council President George wrote Town council voted to refer the request to the budget committee Monday night Adult skating t miss this opportunity to learn or improve your skating in a small group setting Lessons begin tonight Wednesday Jan from to 15 the Memorial Arena Please call for more information grant me changing trends and unmet needs of Hills are to be put under the looking glass by the Social Planning Council A recent letter from the Planning Council says Its ready to conduct community needs assessments and catalogue existing services in The playshop Is a half day program designed for preschool aged children The winter session started this week but there are still This program is sponsored by the Hills Recreation and Parks Department and runs for weeks at the Knox Presbyterian Church in Acton for once a week or for twice a week Call for more information Swim lessons There are still lots of openings in the swimming lessons that begin this week at both the Georgetown and Acton Pool For class times please call the pool after Local volunteer learns some marketing magic Wendy Lovely Chairperson of the Georgetown Chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario was one of people attending the ons annual conference held recently In Toronto The Heart and Stroke Foundation Farmers surveyed on animal tresspassers A survey distributed to 1700 farmers In could decide the future of the deer hunt in and whether any action should be taken against other wild animals The annual deer hunt is in but no hunting was allowed on Conservation Authority proper- this year The survey which was sent out Dec will the Conservation Authority and the Mini stry of Natural Resources the lion they need to resolve the hunt Issue said Phyllis Mac Master agriculture represents live for Ms MacMaiter on the Soil Crop Improvement Associati on Committee who designed the survey and will be collecting the results Ms MacMastcr expects lo send he results of the survey to the Ministry of Natural Resources and the region In late February What action they might lake Ms would not say We are hoping the politicians will gel an understanding of the damage done by wildlife and by people Ires passing Ms MacMastcr said Jan 15 7 m at Miltons Centennial Manor the region Is having a meeting where the deer hunt will be discussed Should hunting be allowed on conservation authority property is one of the questions to be addressed Mrs MacMastcr said There Is no data on damage deer and other animals do This is the first large scale survey attempted in Ms said There have been surveys available before but few were filled out The success of the survey depends on the number return Ms MacMastcr said Animals mentioned in the survey other than deer are geese other birds racoons rabbits mice ground hogs beavers coyotes foxes dogs and Sometimes it is hard to tell what animal did what damage Ms Mac- Master admitted Tracks and the type of damage done arc the befit clues she added The kind at damage from animal trespassers varies Deer cat immature field crop plants and the buds from fruit trees Geese eat the shoots of grain plants Racoons cat crops especially corn which they husk Groundhogs cat vegetables and create hazards with the holes they dig and mice damage trees by cut ing the bark and Ihey eat soybean plants Coyotes to sea and dogs attack livestock Farmers get compensation for animals but they say a dollar value doesnt compensate for toss of an animal Ms said Preda tor proof fencing has to be bought Animals scared by arent as productive Ms MacMastcr added Property damage by varies the most It Includes damage from allterrain vehicles snowmobiles motorbikes and horseback riders Littering and damngo to fences arc examples of mans as outlined In the survey of Ontario raises funds for medical research and public education on heart disease and stroke through its Februa ry door to door campaign The annual conference draws volunteers and staff from across Ontario to meet discuss their work and the future direction of the Foundation The theme of the conference was Marketing Magic and was devoted to understanding the concepts of marketing and how it might be used to meet our needs A verbal and poster presentation by medical researchers funded by the foundation included the use lasers in heart surgery artificial hearts and eliminating heart disease in children Locally the Heart and Stroke Foundation Chapter of Georgetown has volunteers however they do need lo Increase their numbers so that all of Georgetown can bo covered by the door to door campaign In Februa- help and make this year success Fee good about your heart and volunteer Contact Wendy Lovely

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