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Sweaty Shirts and Running Shoes Thats Not the Image Any More ShapeUp In the spring in Winnipeg the was a speaker that its public Image that of Business men la sweaty shirts and running shoes changed We still have the shirts and running shoes but today we are more concerned with total fit new that is the whole person mind body and spirit In the nucleus of the Georgetown YWCA was wormed by a few local citizens believed in the and what It could do for their com In the Georgetown District was bom a phenomuial amount of plain hard work these Aboard members organized the flrst campaign which through donations and pledges revealeda total of eight thousand dollars a remarkable feat when one realises that Georgetowns population was far less than It is now We owe much to the dedicated optimistic citizens who were Charter Board members as well as to those who have carried on the Y business in the following years They had a dream which would benefit their town In many ways most of them intangible with The Y fa a world wide fellowship dedicated the growth of persons In spirit mind and body and a sense of responsibility to each other and the human community are Ya In more than countries In the world dedicated In every conceivable way to the betterment of mankind to the broadening of literacy In adults training In skilled and semiskilled Jobs refugee work training camps for war orphans and teaching modem agricultural methods COMPLACENT In Canada basically founded on Christian Ideals we tend to be a bit complacent about the Christian aspect of the or YWCA however in a country such as India where Christianity minority religion the big Jays a vital role involved here in believe that programs of any type should emphasize good sportsmanship responsible behaviour and a concern for our fellow man The Y is con cerned with the non winner and the slogan Winning is not the thing it is the only thing has no place in any activity Many large Ys in Canada are deeply involved In social action the human rights and basic worth of an individual These concerns are seeping dawn to smaller Ys OTHER AREAS Times are constantly evolving Many activities provided by the ten years ago have today been taken over by other organizations such as Recreation Departments allowing the Y to continue to develop In other areas of need Here In Georgetown we also try to evolve and Improve on and be prepared to meet community needs Physical programs for school age children are taking less priority now that our schools at last are getting gyms Leadership work continues to be an important service and one of the s main emphases with youth is prevention much of what we do with teens is not to keep them out of trouble but to stimulate and help young people develop become more aware of the world around them and learn how to become Involved In a meaningful way In their com unity We are working In this area If we were not so hampered by lack of facilities we could be doing much more for this age group HOUSEBOUND New programs In Georgetown are in response to the needs of the community which we may first hear about from the residents Balllnofad News Miss Kirkpatrlck flew back to her home in Belfast Ireland on Saturday after spending a few days vislttnKhere with her cousins the Floyd and the Wright family Miss Klrkpatriclrtpent the first part of her holiday visiting with a cousin in who is recovering from an Illness The eighth line wag the scene of much activity for a few days last week when the telephone com was busy laying the round wires for the telephone Sorry to have to report Miss Beatrice Hills and Mr Fred are patients in the Georgetown District Hospital We understand they are responding to treatment and hope their stay will be short Mr Frank Smith returned home on Tuesday from the Scarborough Centenary Hospital after a successful eye operation for the removal a cataract Many relatives and friends were at Church on Sunday to witness the Christening of baby Laurie Ann Rev Kelvin Johnston officiated at the ceremony when Mr and Mrs presented their little daughter for baptism The area men who went up north to hunt recently were successful in bagging a moose Mr and Mrs Ernest spent Sunday with the Earlys in Campbell and attended anniversary services at Church PET POURRI SPECIALS ALL GLASS AQUARIUMS GALLON GALLON IS GALLON GALLON IS It un 10 GALLON ALL GLASS AQUARIUM with wooden canopy and manufacturers guarantee GOLD FISH BOWLS ALL SIZES Introducing DERBY DOG AND CAT FOOD MOOII PAH 4 CORRECTION DUETOAN ERROR IN nit HERALD OFFICE last week the opening date announcement for the NEW CANADIAN TIRE STORE was Incorrect It should have read OPENING FRIDAY OCT WE EXTEND OUR APOLOGIES to all Canadian Tire Customers who may have been Inconven ienced by our error Georgetown Herald themselves or tnrough referrals from other agencies One of our greatest concerns Is for the housebound mother the former reer girl whose life Is changed so completely by becoming a full time mother Now In 1971 we must look forward to anticipate and to be prepared to meet future needs to Initiate preventive measures In the areas of social problems the areas of law income families and the constructive use of our rapidly increasing leisure time Nine years ago Georgetown needed a today the need is greater tomorrow we will be needed even more The past year has been one of critical examination in Canadian Y and In our local We arc flexible and adaptable We can do wonders but not without the support of the public hie week from now the annual campaign far funds lor our local will be in its final stages Will have the publics financial vote of confidence to expand In needed areas or will we be forced to stand still prevented from fulfilling our potential because of a lack of funds The answer is up to every Georgetown citizen business and industry The Y can and should become a vital part of your family life even if they arc now very young Improvements cannot be made overnight or by wishing We have our dreams our castles in the now is the time to build their foun When the canvasser calls at your house please receive him graciously He Is giving his time for something In which he believes He is here not just to collect your money but to find your Interests your talents and your desires Please be generous If Georgetown Is to become the vital community we would all like it to be then must give It our best Blitz night is Monday October In the Mall Bag Says No Choice In Todays Election Dear Mr Editor We are being given the unity to cast a vote for Provincial government on Thursday Should wc vote for the Con vat Ives who have sunk the taxpayers with heir overpaid over fancy school system The thirty five thousand dollar salary being paid to the chief executive of the county board is more for one individual than was paid to all those devoted lonallsts in the county for many years past A reduction to is In order along with similar reductions to the other over paid members of the board Also the Conservative at tempts at regional governments which have proved to be ineffe dual ineffective and very costly Nix on that Vote for the D And hove the running of the country eventually put In the hands of a minority clamoring and 21 1971 vociferous group No No No What about the Liberals Promises as usual fmm them as frnm the Conservatives without fulfillment for the people who need help most What a laugh Not much choice eh None at nil Yours truly Ed A Peters smilI Life Guard How much can you carry Man Two hundred pound Life Guard Suppose there a woman out In the water drowning and she weighed four Do You Know WE FILL BLUE CROSS AND GREEN SHIELD PRESCRIPTIONS YOU CAN PAY YOUR TELEPHONE HERE ANOTHER FREE SERVICE Youngs Pharmacy DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN Opcn9amto9pm MONDAY to FRIDAY PRESCRIPTIONS DELIVERED PHOTO BY GEORGE ADAMS Your Georgetown YMYWCA Helps People The Georgetown is a member of a world wide fellowship dedicated to the growth of persons in spirit mind and body and a sense of responsibility to each other and the human community ITS ACHIEVEMENTS ARE DIRECTLY PROPORTIONATE TO THE RESPONSE AND SUPPORT OF OUR WIZENS MANY GEORGETOWN RESIDENTS GIVE GENEROUSLY BOTH OF THEIR TIME AND THEIR MONEY WHEN THE CANVASSER CALLS HESHE ASKS ONLY FOR A LITTLE OF YOUR MONEY YMYWCA Annual Funds Drive Oct 2530 Help your Y to serve others