Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), January 24, 1990, p. 4

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Page 19 Turning 90 with greatgrandchildren If you are ever wondering what life was like in Northern France during the early look no fur ther than Georgetown resident Maria Beeney This Incredibly spry looking woman who was born in France in celebrated her roth birthday with her 11 children the eldest being 71 and youngest being 38 grandchildren and great grandchildren at the Georgetown Lions Quo Hall Sunday afternoon Ms Beeney who retains a slight French accent when speak ing English left France m after marrying Edgar Beeney a Canadian soldier posted overseas during the First World War Mr died in 1983 They had been married for years The couple first settled in Woodstock where they were fanners a profession they follow ed until selling their farm In The couple moved to in 1935 I was never on a farm before I was married she said But Ms Beeney loved her new life so much that she says I would go back to the farm anytime Ms attributes her health to taking life one day a time and letting the good Lord take care of the rest When asked if there is a secret to her age she said like to eat sleep and garden She also pointed to the many years as a member of the Catholic Womens League and sewing Georgetown has changed for the better over the years Ms says There are many new buildings and a lot more peo ple And everyone is always so friendly Ms Beeney says shes the most blessed mother in the world They her children grandchildren and great grandchildren are all so nice Her extended family came from Mississauga Brampton Midland Toronto Owen Sound and Georgetown to celebrate the Eton Ms also has a grand daughter in Calgary who was unable to attend the birthday Ms Beeney said after being an only child she would never have on ly one child Instead she decided on 11 DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC TRENTON DT 18 CHURCH STREET GEORGETOWN ACROSS FROM LIBRARY IS AND CULTURAL CENTRE R THI ARE YOU LOOKING FOR Sports Videos How To Videos National Religious Movies Classic Movies All These Plus Lots More For Per Day To Cioojo From COUNTRY LANE ACROSS FROM GEORGETOWN GOLF COURSE SS Ms Beeney seemed especially pleased that several members of her family are nurses I have three daughters and six grand daughters who are nurses she said proudly Oh to be young Georgetown resident Maria who turned this past Sunday proved the old adage youre only as young as you feel The spry looking woman when asked the secret to her vitality said I like to eat and sleep and garden And looks as if Ms Beenej is about to pass on her secret to lite to the youngest member of the ex tended Beeney family sixmonthold Virginia Carney Herald photo IOF HALTON Police investigate robbery in underground parking lot By Sergeant DAVE ATKINSON Crime Stoppers of CRIME Cnme Stoppers and the Halton Regional Police in Oakville are looking for a man who assaulted and robbed a woman in an underground apartment parking lot The armed assault took place at Queens Ave Oakville Oct 14 The female victim arriving home after shopping at stopped at the entrance to the underground parking activated the door to enter the parking area and noticed a small sub- compact grey car pull in behind her The victim pulled into her parking space and began unloading her groceries from the car The grey car stopped direct ly behind her car and the driver got out approached the victim producing a knife with a 4inch to 6inch blade and said Give me your money The victim screamed and the suspect punch ed the victim in the face and said I wont hurt you just give me money The victim then produced her wallet which he snatched from her hand walked back to his car drove out of the garage and fled east on Queens Ave The suspect is described as follows male white Dark skin with acne or pimpled complex ion 55 lbs shm build dark medium length hair mid neck at back no facial hair grubby ap pearance spoke clear English no ac cent wearing blue jeans dark col ored bomber style jacket and dark colored baseball hat Crime Stoppers will pay up to for information that leads to an arrest in this case or any other case Callers are not re quired to reveal their identities or testify In court The Crime Stop pers toll free number Is is 50 O OFF STOCK 30c OFF ACCESSORIES One Step 50 off ALL BOOTS SHOES BROWSE THROUGH OUR 20 00 RACK Excluding New Arrivals INSTOCK DISCONTINUED WEDDING GOWNS SWIMWEAR CRUISEWEAR HAVE ARRIVED Shop Early For The Best Selection I COME AND VISIT US IN ACTON 37 MILL ST 8531433 77 ST S DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN 8731470

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