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OUTLOOK Saturday May 1990 Pages Jody Johnson wins essay contest Legion Lines J T HAVES Branch PROTECT OUR WATER ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES We need trees By Barbara This is POWERS first col umn on environmental issues We are excited to have this op portunity to help inform residents of Hills with media stones each week that detail serious con on our planet we all worry that should be doing something to alleviate these problems Each week members of POWER or guest writers will contribute prac tical information on environmental issues that ordinary people can use their daily lives If you worry about the destruc Hon of the Amazon rainforest it s not too late to plant a tree here Check with our local nurseries Trees provide shade that allows us to be cooler in summer without air conditioning Trees prevent soil erosion and buffer noise pollution If planted on the right side of your home trees can be a windbreak in winter Most importantly plants and trees clean the air not only ab sorbing carbon dioxide but many other pollutants as well while they give off oxygen Choose a tree that is hardy and suitable for our climate Consult gardening catalogues or ask a nursery Avoid a species that is subject to insects and diseases and needs pesticides to keep it alive The founders of Georgetown realized the importance and beau ty of trees Roughly one hundred years ago funds were raised to plant trees in the park area and Queen Street Penny readings were held in the old town hall located at Cross and Back Streets People paid a penny to hear poems and stories read The money realized provided for the beautiful old trees we now enjoy People ing in these areas should be plan ting to replace the trees that are coming to the end of their life span Tree planting can mark a special occasion a birthday an anmver sary or graduation The beauty and pleasure you have added will be a lasting memory of that while you help the environ Branch President Hank Russell had great pleasure in an at the Ladies Auxiliary meeting last week that Jody Johnson had won at the Dominion Level in the Legion essay contest This annual contest which is held in conjunction with Week is a Canada wide contest for school children held in three categories posters essays and poems Each of these has three age classes junior intermediate and senior a student at Stewarttown Middle School won this time in the intermediate class I say this time because she has had the honour of winning the Dominion Contest previously as a junior The Branch is extremely proud of achievement she brings great credit to her parents her school community and most of all to herself Well done Jody Car Club Draw held on May 268 Keith Kemngton Bob Reynolds and Jackie Turcotte 55 Irene Scott H Henderson Bill Kirk 330 Dave Long Friday Night Euchre High lady Landry second Flo Most lone hands Myrtle Ziho high gent Gord Harley se cond Andrew Tutty Most lone hands Alice Saturday afternoon meat draw Lottie Bottoms Enth Lewis Eddie Nancy Yates Pat McDaid Linda Clyma Bob ly Pauline Joe Louth Ford Mary Russell The parcel of steaks was won by Sue Roberts Fishing June 24 at Glen Talk to Newt and Dons for details Next initiation team meeting June 26 St Georgetown Ont 8779896 Good service good coverage good price Thats State Farm insurance Saturday June 2nd ONLY FREE OPEN HOUSE TASTING PARTY Our comprehensive Weight Loss Program will help over ONE MILLION clients this year Safe Easy Permanent Weight Loss Professional Supervision No Calorie Counting No Gimmicks Our client Cheshire lost lbs OVER 1600 CENTRES WORLDWIDE weight loss centres ROBERT TAIT INSURANCE AGENCY LTD HI 3 Weeks 1 Guelph St Georgetown 8731833 Like a good neighbor Slate Farm is there STATE FARM INSURANCE Call Today For A FREE NoObligation Consultation 290 Guelph St Georgetown 8731900 Georgetown Market Place Special offer consists of 3 weeks of Nutri System Services Does not include cost of exclusive Nutri System food diaries maintenance and videos Offer valid at participating centres New clients only