Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), July 4, 1990, p. 15

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THEHERALO Wednesday JohllMPae IS Picnic for Harmony a huge success Mandie Beecham didnt mind being told was all wet Sunday at the picnic for Harmony served her time In the Dunk Tank and her wet clothes verified the accuracy of her antagonists Lome Scot cadet to visit England Local Lome Scot cadet Bill probably couldn t think of anything better than spending a month in England performing in fantry tactics ambushing living in fields and digging trenches Mr 15 of Georgetown is one of 12 Canadian cadets chosen to visit England about a month to meet teach and learn cadets across the pond The July 2 trip will begin with a week of orientation with the other 11 ctdets at Canadian An- Forces Base in Trenton The cadets are scheduled to arrive in England on July in Mr McNally said he is looking forward to visiting Park a cadet training area because the cadets work more with weaponry than Canadian cadets During bis trip McNally will also be performing drills with the Black Watch Cadets including field training and map ing As a Sergeant Mr McNally will also be placed in charge of cadets abroad Mr McNally said his per at vanous camps and in community events is responsible for putting him at the top cadet list He plans to continue moving up in the Armed Forces because the career provides everything he en joys He said he likes to be out in the fields and hates to be cooped up He said he could never envision himself a desk job Mr McNally accredits his four year involvement with the Lome Cadets for his success He says the cadets learn disiphne and patience skills which can be used in all aspects of their lives It also gives young people the opportunity to do things they might never do such as repelling canoeing and learning to use weaprony Captain Harrison added that the cadets also learn to relate to one another as it teaches them they are not alone Money raised will help to cover expenses The Harmony Bull picnic held Sunday at Cedervale Park in Georgetown raised between and to help cover the ex penses for Harmonys recovery The money will go towards pay for rehabilitation and tutoring for Harmony said picnic organizer Laurie Bums Harmony was critically injured m a late May car accident She is recovering at Sunnybrook Medical Centre We had tremendous support and it was exciting that Harmony could show up said Ms Bums She told her father two weeks ago shed be there and she was Ms Burns noted The event was put on by Work that Body the Blue Finns Swim Team and the Shen Lindsays Dance Studio Between and 500 people at tended the picnic said Ms Burns As well several Gerogetown businesses made significant cash contributions to the Harmony Bull fund she said Herald Photos by i Colin Gibson Harmony Bull flanked lovingly by her father Art put In a surprise appearance at the Picnic for Harmony held Sunday at Cedarvale Park The picnic raised between and 7000 which will be used to help defray Harmonys medical expenses A major reason for the success of Sundays Picnic for Harmony was the time and energy put in by countless volunteers Pictured above from left to right Dave Grant Wayne Willis and OUle lent a hand to feed those In attendance News Jim Dandies post victory Georgetown Lome Scots Cadet BUI one of 12 Canadian cadets chosen to visit England for a month accepts a cheque from Captain Jack Harrison to help defray his trips expenses Herald Photo By BETTY SOJKA Herald Correspondent Recently a few members of the community headed up to Guelph for a visit with Ed and Ida Smith The Smith s In their new home welcomed these old neighbours Over coffee and tea the visitors learned how much the Smiths were enjoying their new home If you are between the ages of and ana are in baseball then how about coming out to the baseball diamond on Tuesday nights between 7 and pm Equipment been provided so that games cap played The group chooses teams upon arrival of the park This is a great way to meet others your age as well as enjoy baseball The Jim Dandies won their last game It took one inning were the ladies scored six runs before the mercy rule was implemented to secure the win After that it was a matter of be ing careful and playing good defensive baseball Kathy Martin drove in a run with a fabulous hit ball into right field Lisa achieved three triples through errors The first Jim of the was scored when Vera stole home from third Marior Lumbers made her debut after for awhile with some excellent pit ching Some park benches have been added to the park Parents now can sit comfortably while watching the youngsters In the playground More equipment will be added to the present playground equipment in the next few days Anyone interested in sponsoring the July newsletter please leave your name at the Ballinafad General Store or call Betty Sojka at Your support is very appreciated

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