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Community Wednesday September 1991 Volunteer learns valuable lessons ByBENDUMMETT the Herald There is more to volunteering than pushing a library cart in a hospital says Lorraine Street Hills Volunteer Centre Coor Thats the message Ms Street wants to get across to the general public and more specifically to people on- unemployment insurance who are thinking of a career change or upgrading their j skills She is quiclcto point out pushing a library cart in a hospital is a valuable volunteer service However there is a host of teer opportunities ranging from general office work to crisis in tervention and everything in bet ween of which a lot of people are unaware explained Ms Street Volunteering provides people with an opportunity to gain both knowledge about certain types of employment and valuable contacts she said Those on unemployment in surance today would especially benefit said Ms Street because many cant find jobs for long stret ches due to the recession The recessions impact has also meant an increase in the demand for social services said Ms Street Before the recession agencies were looking for one or two volunteers at any one time but now they request as many as possible Asked why more unemployed dont take advantage of volunteer opportunities Ms Street couldnt give a specific answer However she did suggest the unemployed believe volunteering will make them ineligible for their unem insurance benefits Thats a myth said Ms Street As long as volunteer work is secondary to the person s job sear ch there shouldn t be a problem she predicted Georgetown Branch Manager Canada Em ployment Centre wouldnt confirm Ms Street s claim She would only say it is the in dividual responsibility of the claimant to ensure that any ac tivities the person chooses to do dont interfere with his or her obligation in seeking employment and being available for em opportunities as outlined when the person makes an ap plication for benefits Election declarations Contd from Page 1 Towns unique character is said Ms Rutherford If elected Ms Rutherford who has lived in Georgetown for the past 16 years also advocates that municipal government process be better communicated to the general public The elementary school teacher says there is a perception that the current council has not adequately communicated how municipal government works Asked to comment on whether the current council has a vision for the Town Ms Rutherford replied there wouldnt have been as many official plans amendments over the past term if council had a vision Although Ms Rutherford has never before held a council position she is quick to point out she has at tended council meetings for the past 18 months Acton resident Ed Wood is en the race after more than a 10- year absence from politics Mr Wood who has lived in the community for the past 20 years was the Regional councillor for Ac ton from 1978 to 1980 when he was defeated by Dave Whiting Mr Wood who is currently a Halton Hills real estate agent is focusing his attention on municipal government spending The residents of Acton have many concerns However given our current economic climate I feel the main issue will be money and the cost of civic government he said Current council representatives all seem to be singing the same tune of keeping taxes as close to inflation as possible said Mr Wood He favors zerobased budgeting That means said Mr Wood my concern will be to investigate and find out how where and why money is being spent and to trim and con government spending A new spirit of giving A GEORGETOWN JAPAN KARATE ASSOCIATION IS OPENING IN GEORGETOWN Call 8770771 DARYL LINDA We wish to extend to you our congratulations on your engagement and upcoming marriage in October Love from The Weir families Showtime Are you tired of travelling to Toronto and paying Toronto prices Then here Is your opportunity to see a first class show at a very modest price In keeping with their goal to offer quality live entertainment in Hills Georgetown Little Theatre is proud to present this popular group In concert at the John Elliott Theatre on Saturday October 5 The 24 male singers of Showtime perform contemporary classics which include the big band tunes show numbers and other familiar favourites They recently concluded an engagement with Boris and the Ontario Place Pops Orchestra at the Forum and a show at Art Park in Lewlston New York with the Buffalo Philharmonic The show also features Tony and his Roland synthesizer orchestra 2 Much a beautiful and dynamic song and dance duo and Dorean Boss the well known Brampton There will be two shows only a matinee at 30 p m special rates for seniors and students and an evening per formance at p m Tickets are available from Oxbow Books or by calling the President of Georgetown Little Theatre Margaret Eggleton Kayeat877 7309 Photo submitted Windows Doors by Ridley 25 OFF This year more than ever smart homeowners are shopping at RIDLEYS ANNUAL FALL SALE to make every dollar count 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