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Course refreshes moms typing A HERALD 1 Staff After an break from toe work force Shelley is ready to come back Mrs Baum is polish ing her typing skills at Acton High School to make herself market able again I used to type but I haven t worked for IB years I want to build up my speed and become familiar with the new equipment they have In offices now she said Before having children Mrs Baum hod accumulated work experience as a secre tary receptionist pay order clerk and pay clerk She quit when her first child Debbie was bom RAISED EYEBROWS Now Debbie is 17 and a fellow student at Act How did Debbie react when her mom told her she was planning to join her at school Her first impression was Mother you re not to ell each other It felt funny being In there with young en Mrs con She said she still about putt BACK TO SCHOOL First in a series going to go to the same school as me Mrs Baum laughed I told her she wouldn even see me because she In Grade 12 and 111 be takinga Grade course I guess Debbie felt a little funny thinking I d keep my eye on her to see what she doing she said The two don t always see each other In the school corridors but sometimes they meet after class 30 am If they have something her hand up to ask a question preferring to get up and ask tho teacher at the front Instead Being with 1 year old students can be ling when they re rowdy Mrs Baum said They seem to be able to talk and another person near them can still go on with their work I used to work lng where its quiet she said But this is probably no different from any other class in the school Although most of the In the typing course gets done at school there are assignments that Mrs completes at home CONVENIENCE If I wanted to I could take the course at Sheridan College but It means driving to Oak vi lie or Brampton Its a long way to go Oak ville is 30 miles from my place Mrs said It also to do all that driv lng Besides Mrs prefers a course she can work at every day to a condensed course that only once a week Con densed courses load on thejtomework and Mrs Baum finds being a Interferes Battles bottle drive Rarely do the wheels of municipal move so swift It took only about one half hour for the town general committee to decide bow It would tackle drunk driving a controversial topic in or out of a holiday season Committee members agreed to form a special task force of councillors and members of the public to address the issue Funds of up to were earmarked for the committee barring any changes when the request la reviewed by the town budget committee Anyone who has been affected by the death of someone killed by a drunk driver that It a a feeling thai sticks with you for Box office opens Anxious to pick up your tickets for Georgetown Little Theatre s The in winter Wait no more The box office located at the library cultural centre In Georgetown will be open tomorrow Thursday next Tuesday Feb 14 Thursday Feb Feb and You can also pick up your tickets this Saturday and next between 10 a m and noon If you still want to order call the box office at Housing project Continued on page A3 Park Plaza and railway trackc north of down town Georgetown Road leads into the property It Is the site of on earlier condominium proposal which was not endorsed by town counc in 1978 Enclosed parking and a masonry wall in the proposal Is expected to cut down on noise from passing trains and part of the property may be used for recreation facility for the development dents The planning depart expects to public meeting shortly A traffic study a planning department report notes will be needed before the deve lopment of the project Is approved One concern is left turns from Carruthers Road an to Main Street Highway Our Air Cadet Band Squadron has certainly been making a name for itself Besides being the winners of the Best Band Trophy In the Legion District Parade held in Niagara Falls in November last year they are now the recipients of the Lions Best Band Trophy in the Georgetown Christmas Parade The Branch are very proud of being their sponsors and congratulate each one of them with a special thanks to their Instructor INITIATION TEAM All members of the team are requested to muster for a practice session Feb EARLY BIHD DRAW Jan King J Hannah Norton D R Bailey Evans AM deHueck A Tough J Lowcry Clarke AIR CADET DANCE held Feb with supper Tickets a couple Includes door and spot prizes from the Stewards CAR DRAW Winners of Jan 2S draw Lillian Dick Bastedo G Fletcher D 422 A Carol Powell EUCHRE Winners Jan 1st Anna Swlnkels and Bob 2nd and Lome Hammond with the Booby prize going to Ethel Murray and May Swanston Winners Jan 1st Sheila Hill and Lome Hammond 2nd Mike and Bruce Hunt Booby prize Art Cousins and Dave Caldwell ENTERTAINMENT Feb by the SICK Georgetown Hospital Fred Weaver Walt Louth and Brampton Hospital Lome Crosse LAST POST We regret to announce the passing away of Comrade Bill Fisher on Jan 16 and also of Comrade Harry Allen Br who passed away on Jan 23 We wish to extend to both families of the above Comrades our sincere condolences TAKE EASY TAKE THE TRAIN VIA For Your Authorized Agent Is Barber Heinle it urtn years Mike Armstrong commented The idea of forming local committees to dls cuss drunk driving originates with the province attorney general office and the executive of the Asso ciation of Municipalities of Ontario LOCAL OPTION Given a choice between a local or regional committee committee members under Arm strong s suggestion chose he former But some members commented that while mended the committe es It set out guidelines for them to follow or suggested what goals beyond Increasing public awareness of drunk driving hazards tho committees are expect ed to achieve Advertisements will soon be placed in local newspapers inviting members of the public to apply for a position on the committee Mayor Miller suggested that service clubs might be interest in the drunk driving committee the town the province has recom hopes to establish Adults tackle homework Herald Stall Writer Day school just for kids According to the board of education property and planning manager Gord Dickson there ore currently adults taking day clauses in the region They re all over 22 years old It higher than It used to be Mr Dickson said I can remember 10 years ago when one or two schools thought it was a good community relations thing and had adults For most It Just t done Thi school was for the kids and adults went to night school The credit classes arc Tree for adults whether take them at night school or day school The Ministry uf Education picks up the tab NIGHT STUDENTS To compare w the 173 adults In day school there are 12 adults registered this year in night school Of hose t classes Georgetown and District High School currently has one adult in its regular programs At Acton High School there arc three At one time had enough adults for a class and Acton High had as many as eight enrolled It something that advertised Acton High principal Betty Moore explained It usually because somebody knows someone else who s doing it Mrs Moore said Acton High has full enrolment this year and hasn l much room for adult students To advertise Tor adults to come to day classes would be unfair in light of this she said There will bo more adult students mixed with the youngsters in the region schools in the future Mrs Moore anticipated The adults will probably be concentrating on the business courses and will likely be more women than men up Georgetown municipal parking lot Chasing winter blues away Let it snow Let it snow Let It snowl That what the Georgetown are chanting these days as Feb 18 approaches The club Is counting on lots of and Just enough cold to keep the ice from melting to ensure complete success for its Winter- fest celebration The day long event Includes broom ball bike racing In the snow cross country skiing and a dance in the evening The are sharing the credit for the events with such groups as he Lions Club which is handling tho ski trail Georgetown High Outers Club and the BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS If your community group is planning a special event in you charge in the Recreation Department Community Brochure This booklet will be distributed March throughout Hills In celebrating Ontario 200th birthday many local are planning a very special program for 1984 also keeping inmind that 1964 is Georgetown 120th and Acton s 110th birthdays Call your Recreation Department no later than February 10 with details on your Bicentennial Special Event FEB a 184 Mark this day on your calendar to attend the Community Open House featuring exhibits of over SO local Recreation leisure and health groups There will be pony rides for the kids a computer exhibit flower arranging and a dance demonstration Registrations for Georgetown Baseball Ass and the Kinsmen Girls Softball will also be taken The Georgetown District High School Outers Club and Catholic Women s League will be providing refreshments Join us for an action packed day I FREE SKATING Feb free skating at the Georgetown Memorial Arena to pro This opportunity has been made possible by the Optimist Club of Georgetown LEADERSHIP TRAINING Youths between the age of 13 and are urged to register now for the Leadership Development Program offered by the Recreation and Parks Department New starting date Feb CedarvoJe Community Centre 2S Forms are currently available from the town recreation office an Georgetown James Street to teams for broom ball Jaycees have stressed DRY CLEANING SAME MY MY CIENMHG 8770387 HALTON HILLS SHOPPING CENTRE Sutton CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Phone Skiers delight Crosscountry skiers receive some si rue lion at Albion Hills Conservation Area near Bolton before heading out to Its the skills Cross country ski enthusiasts can explore the marked and groom trails at the nearby Areas of Alb on Hills Bruce Mill Cold Creek the Cen re for Conservol on Weekend ski tion programs and ski rentals are available at both Alb on lis and Brute Mill that the broom ball tourney strictly for fun and teams must be mixed with a of two women per ft on the ice at all times Teams have to their own brooms Equipment such as knee and elbow pads as well as helmets arc mended BMX r ders between the ages of eight and IS years are invited to participate in the races You can register simply by showing up but they must wear protective equipment like helmets For Information about the dance call Start your evening of TV entertainment with Cable Presenting your community 5 nights a week Monday to Friday Callus fordetasat853 CORRECTION In this week flyer on page the item Mini Blinds are not available due to manufacturer shortage We regret any inconvenience this may have caused our customers Georgetown Globe Productions NEW GRL IN TOWN at the John Elliott Theatre February 7 to 11 and February to 18 at m Sony Bath Saturday told out Tickets to all other performances will be on sale al the theatre box from 15pm on the above dates For ticket 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