The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

Teaming up LUNCHEON KICK OFF The thanks United Way chair United Way of Hal ton held their man Ann for her talk at the kickoff luncheon In Georgetown lait luncheon Mr Benin It In charge of Wednesday at the North Golf the Hilton Hill fauilncii campaign and Country Club Here Jack Heraldphoto Oakville UW braves Monsoon conditions In the Royal Bonk donates the time bank manager who work full lime on United Way Their payback is getting to meet different people in the com she said One example of a United Way agency helping others is Halton Helping Hands she said For an average cost of visit the gives the disabled or elderly a chance to live in their home That compared to he coats of being in which can total as much as she said Mrs Mulvale predicted that residential campaigns will dissipate within a decade because we are moving to a cashless society Payroll deductions arc the way of Ihe future and people won miss having a small amount taken off their pay cheque each week she The price of a cup of coffee a day When it comes 10 starting a United Way campaign Hills has a good sense of timing United Way chairman Ann Mulvale related how their residential campaign began Sept Despite the weather volunteers bracd the weather and embraced the she said Mrs Mulvale a former councillor at Reg on was the guest speaker at the Hills kickoff luncheon last Wednesday She told packed house at the North Golf and Country Club thai she entered politics because of the lack of social services in her area As a mother of two children she felt something had to be done Mrs Mulvale said Over a period of lime you begin to realize that someone needing help could be you she said The United Way is a business she said In the United Way has a pamphlet given to firms to tell them about services available to employees The United Way is only as strong as the people in the community she Alcoholics seek help at recovery house EDITOR The Herald has agreed to publish a writ of columns about member par In the Hills United Way campaign This tall Is the year the town has had a United Way These stories will allow readers a chance to sec where their donations will be going In the way of programs and The Recovery House open its doors on No Side road in Milton officially on July 19 This was a culmination of a concept originated by Milton District Hospital as a detox and recovery house for male alcoholics and by the Addiction Research Foundation and many interested citizens of the Region Only the recovery house Idea was retain and late In July the first resl dent was admitted Resource people Include our own staff members the Board of Directors and from local community agencies tors and managed by a staff of plus volunteers It Is also a member of the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Associat Ion of Ontario To date men have been admit ted to the house and a number of graduates arc working In the Peel Hamilton area Funding is made available from the Ministry of Health the Region Ministry of Community and Social Services the United Ways of Milton and Hills The Recovery House has been a member of the United Way of Oakvllle since I960 when a special grant was made to the House A face man Jack Boulet Is a face man He thinks he a got the looks you II remember Take a good look at my face This is the face that going to visit you looking for a donation he said Oct 1 at a kickoff Hills United Way luncheon Mr Is in charge of the United Way business campaign The organization gives corporate donors certificates he said A donation by a firm is less than per week taken out of the petty cash box he said Mr personally pledged to give up lunches worth and resented a cheque for to nlted Way campaign committee The accounting firm of Rosa and Co have a challenge that all businesses should strive to meet he said There was a per cent participation rate for United Way contributions at Ross be said GDHS is tops When It comes to making a con to the United Way Georgetown District High School is tops Campaign president Jim Kin near Introduced the Halton Hills United Way chairman Tom Hewer Oct at the kick off luncheon Mr Hewer is the business manager at the high school In addition Mr Kinnear told the audience about two high school students who are on loan to the campaign to work on special duties Also high school student council representatives came forth and made a donation to the campaign at the luncheon Undoubtedly Barb Singleton who was si was smiling Chairmans ball Having a United Way In own will make the community a better place to live in said Regional Chairman Peter He was speaking at the kickoft luncheon Oct at the North Halton Golf and Country Club The strength of the organization will be a volunteers he laid The campaign will conclude Nov 1 with the first ever Regional Chairman a Ball he said Tickets will be said at the United Way office or people may contact Peter Invitations will also be sent out by mall Help to moke the night a success by volunteering to sell tickets he said There are tickets available and it will cost per couple The formal affair will include enter by a live band Step forward Having a Halton Hills United Way is a great step forward for the town said Mayor Rubs Miller The formation of a local United Way could eventually lead to a regional United Way he laid He the people in town to get behind It so the United Way can reach their The Mayor made his remarks the kickoff luncheon Oct at the North Golf and Country Club SECTION THFHFRALD Wednesday Octobers 1988 Red Cross Ready I Thinks to your through United Way FOR QUALITY PRODUCTS WITH EXPERT SERVICE CALL United Way A search for newer larger and more permanent property com In January 1983 by the Board of Directors was finalized by the purchase of Countryside at Horn by In December 19W from the North Association for Ihe Mentally Retarded The two facilities at Hornby and Milton have a capacity of residents a group home and Milton way house Criteria for admission Includes a voluntary application history of alcoholism recognition of a tlvc lifestyle ana motivation to cor rect it Referral sources include self friends or family doctors hospital and dctoxes The program while work oriented Is geared to he individual and in eludes the nature of alcoholism methods of maintaining sobriety self change Job search skills family and recreation INSURANCE 2Car discount Own or more You qualify forAllstan slow car insur met disci instate Youre in good hands Intutsneo Co Canute tut insurance Company 116 Guelph Street Georgetown 8731643 OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT 61 Guelph St GEORGETOWN 8770314 Salaa 8enrtca Parts St Johns Brigade plan for student cadet corps the Hills branch of St John Ambulance Brigade has volunteered in excess of 1500 man hours to the community At hockey baseball and soccer tournaments and games the St John Ambulance Brigade volunteers have watched over the of Hills and provided them with emergency medical assistance and reassurance From blisters to broken bones the volunteers have taken care of the numerous tal Injuries that we all are prone to during times of physical stress The Brigade volunteered Its vices during the Mayors Race Canada Day celebrations Georgetown and Acton Fall Fairs Horse Shows Go- Cart races and other events during the past year with the costs for the use of supplies and equipment being donated by members of the community The ambulance used by the Hills Brigade Is a IBM model that was purchased from another Branch when a donation of a new ambulance made It surplus to their needs The costs of outfitting the ambulance has been extensive and repairs in gas and maintenance arc necessities Stretchers bandages splints oxygen supplies and tape arc only some of the essentials to provide In case of emergencies Because of Its limited funds the Brigade started Its service with the purchase of used equipment and the use of borrowed supplies and uniforms Donations from the public have allowed the purchase of uniforms for some of the members but more money is still needed to equip the volunteers with a uniform that Is recognizable to the public In times of distress SuppUr that arc used during a duty need to be replaced since the public receives the benefit of the first aid services free of charge The Brigade is very Interested In starting a cadet corps for young peo- who want to learn more about Irst aid and and want to offer heir first aid services to others If there is enough community Interest In teaching our young people how to cope In a medical emergency and how to help others a cadet corps In could become a reality within the next year First Aid and courses are be ing arranged in the community for groups and Individuals who are con cerned about their own lack of train V Clothing in basic first aid and their ability to cope with an emergency situation Mr Sll Sanna Is the training co ordinator and can be contacted at or a message can be left with the Executive Secretary Mrs Jo Clarke at Brigade volunteers are urgently needed in order to the amount of services that can be of fercd to the public and the number of events that can be covered during the next year Training In first aid and CPR and uniforms and equip ment will be provided to the volunteers who give as much or as little time as wish The Brigade Superintendent Chuck may be contacted at for fur ther Information on volunteering If you would like to contribute equipment or supplies from ban to a new ambulance your gift will be gratefully accepted and a charitable donation receipt will be supplied Inquiries regarding dona of funds time or equipment can be directed to Carolyn Martin vicechairman or to Larry Allen treasurer 8773905 Training time for Scouts By JLAN LAYMAN Herald Special The north district service team Scouta Canada met last Mon day night at the Optimist Hall District Commissioner Sandy Booth opened the meeting with a prayer followed with a welcoming and roll call Many district events Include the Cub Sixer Second training day Oct 18 at Knox Presbyterian Church Hall Cub Beaver outing to Base Borden Oct by bus Part 1 wood bad He for Beavers Cubs and Scout leaders Nov l First aid pioneer and Baden Powell Woodsman camp for Scouts Nov Cub craft workshop for first year Cubs Nov at St Albans Anglican Church Acton All groups were reminded to return registration kits to Doug McDonald provincial field ex ecutlve at the Optimist Hall by Oct Committees were also reminded of the group committee training at Scotsdale Farm Oct Neits DRIVING SCHOOL NEW COURSE STARTS NOV 17 to DEC 10 Mondays 9 30pm Course or Private PHONE 8772671 Approved by Ontario Safety league OFF PURCHASE ON ANY NEW OR USED VEHICLE UPON PRESENTATION OF A GRADUATION DIPLOMA FROM NELL SORMNG SCHOOL TheCARPET BARNS cess Sale Youve got to see it to believe itl Incredible selection Incredible savings A unique showcase of over 25 distinctive carpet styles from Canadas leading manufac turers Every look and texture in hundreds of colours and tones HURRY SALE ENDS November 1st Prices are per square yard BARN 26 Guelph Street IBS GEORGETOWN comer of Mill Guelph 8779896 or 8771666