Ontario Community Newspapers

Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), July 22, 1983, p. 16

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SECTION A THE HERALD W July Coutuellor Tom of Georgetown helpi out Belinda WUlIami with her canoeing skills Family LEGION LINES Retain ing their Newfoundland roots haven been forgotten by family members In I be Hilts Brampton and Milton areas Meet Ing regularly since was formed yean ago the Georgetown and District Newfoundland Club holds parties golf tournaments ball games and other social activities Its Armstrong Avenue location Anyone can Join the club and membership fan restricted to New Club dent Gordon Lane said here are Irish Dutch Polish and German members as well The Club was founded by a group of Newfound landers led by Don who wanted a place lo meet Mr Lane became dent April 1980 A George town resident since July 1963 he met and married a Glen Williams woman The Club is open Satur day afternoon for darts pin ball card games and shuffle board You don have to be a member everyone Is welcome Mr Lane stressed A profit ton the Newfoundland Club helps out charities notably the North Hot ton qfentaliy Retarded Its facilities are available free lo charitable organ liations Mr Lane said With Warriors Day coming up at the Exhibition Grounds on Saturday August 20 Veterans may obtain free tickets for admission by applying to Ticket Chairman Bon Station CANADIAN ODEON THEATRES AX GEORGETOWN 3 JEDI HELDOVER 3RD WEEK STMLWIU- RETURN OF THE tout Sit Sua out BID IE WAR GAMES I the owlet thti in sns rmt7 20 Sit San rial it 19 Y camp more than just fun Kids learn skills while taking part in a variety of activities John Wood cant help but grin as he walks towards the beach ling a story about one of his counsellors Dressed to the hilt in combat uniform the young man had a happy platoon of kids following behind be lowing out the army march song reminiscent of a scene from An Officer and A Gentle- The major kids remember about camp arc the fun times he says Mr Wood is the Georgetown and District director as well as the director for a summer day camp at Kelso Park near Milton He sees his goal as camp director Is to op a program that teach es skills to the campers while making It a fun experience One example he g ves Is a song a counsellor laugh that mentions the parts of a paddle Mr Wood says the preferred to run twoiweek sessions over the length of the summer because the aged years can team more In areas or swimming can orienteering and There Is also a special sailing option offered for campers Interspersed with a set program during the week are a number of special events which the campers oriented taught look forward to such as such as canoeing and an orienteering contest or The last hour a field day Mr Wood of camp is called camp- to link these special era choice where the events with skills the youngsters can choose campers have learned what they want to do or such as knot tying build the rest of the day camp fire or first aid The kids celebrated day week recently with Valentine Day St Pat rick Day and Christmas plus other special days Slecpovers are a favor He with the campers who attend Kelso each session Georgetown kids average about camp ers per session with the rem a rider coming from Brampton and Misslss a una The amalgamation of campers from different was decided a number of years ago to provide a better camping atmosphere for the kids Mr to participated alone children could not de velop the same camp he says Campers start the mor oft with a fitness session followed by games or crafts and a like perhaps map and compass In the when the sun is healing up the active youngs water Yonge St Toronto giving their Regimental number etc Our Comrades from Post of the American Legion Plymouth Massachusetts will once again be visiting us to attend the Warriors Day Parade They will be arriving In town Friday August 19 to Sunday August 21 during which time we will be making welcome at our branch ENTERTAINMENT in the lounge on Saturday July 30 will be provided by Lob and Cory CAR DRAW JULY 1 Hillock 361 Carol Hall Gord Brown A L Ward Bonnie Lough 344 Bob Ma re hand SICK LIST Sam Gisby and Sieve Clayton In Georgetown Hospital Gord Crldland In Sunny brook Hospital Lome Cross in Peel Hospital and Phoebe Collins Is In the Hamilton Hospital Losing your cool Call The North Hal ton Contact Centre TAKE A TOUR OF MCDONALDS and see what goes on behind the scenes Great for groups of all ages To reserve your tour call McDonald at 8770221 MUM fl4 CobMahlB Win McDonalds Gift Certificates And Watches REMEMBER SUMMERS HERE DRIVE CAREFULLY The younger campers nave a quiet time during the day where they might about campcrafl or the wilderness The role the counsellor plays Is the key lo success on whether a youngster has fun at camp Mr Wood admits Counsellors range in age from IB to years but most fall in the 18 age group Mr Wood says They are trained prior to camp In first aid and camp skills such as canoeing to ensure the safely of Iho ten young under their care Its often a learning experience for counsel lors as they try their hand at problemsolving for sit uallons thai arise Mr The camp director wel comes parents who might want to see the camp for themselves if Ihey are of registering their kids The Kelso camp has their own no at There are still openings For sessions in August including a trench Immersion pro gram Mr Wood says A counsellor with campers teaching them first aid skills the sessions are geared towards a learning experience where the youngsters can test Iheir new skills in competitions between teams during special event days Herald photo 79 Main St S 877 3388 For Fine Dining Served am 2 pm THURSDAYS MENU FRIDAYS MENU Choose it Charge it 33 TILDEN ANDREW MURRAY MOTORS Munti rutw flMd I THIS WEEK For Your Listening Dancing Pleasure I Enjoy the Country Rock Sound of Route 66 Thursday Friday Saturday OPEN MONDAY SATURDAY FOR LUNCH AND DINNER HOUDA Y WEEKEND SPECIAL 3195 For a disc player and 1 movies from Friday to Tuesday movies at a lima for your neid Special pricing at Acton Georgetown Miton locations 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