Halton Hills Newspapers

Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), June 29, 1977, p. 2

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Page I HIE HERALD June MEALS ON WHEELS Money lost on service organization seeks help Centennial middle school subject award winners Included Reed or English Jane Cartwrlght or math Virginia Walker for social science Kim MacLeod French David Griffiths for music Scott Ball for art for family studies Jamie Burt far industrial arts Dob Dean and I indi Ferguson for physical education North Meals on Wheels which delivers dinner to IS senior ell liens unable to took or shop for themselves can no longer operate without a paid or without financial assistance of some typi Volunteer drivers for the organization pick up meals from Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital and deliver them to he elderly In their homes The hospital charges Meals on Wheels and the senior citizens pay SI mathematically this adds up to a profit on Wheels said in an In Wednesday that group Is losing four cents on every meal We arc suffering a loss because pay for the con talncrs and sometimes If a senior citizen cannot pay the price we absorb the difference she said Diane Wolder dietician for and District Memorial Hospital who prepares the cafeteria said The government does allow hospital subsidize for Meals on Wheels and I charge exactly what Ihe The cafeteria does not make a profit she added Unfortunately the hospital Is busy she said and Meals Wheels is an extra service Mrs had said on Wednesday she would like to serve more than IS senior alliens but because the hospital Is busy we arc only allowed to serve 40 meals pr Mrs Wolder said Friday the hospital staff arc concerned with the eating habits of senior citizens but the hospital first priority must be lo serve he patients Meats on Wheels has been in operation for 18 months and in the time has served 1 meals Meals include soup potato vegetable a meat serving or substitute bread but no beverage A public health nurse from the Ballinafad news Matthew Phillips Is very proud of the Principals Award he received last week at the graduation exercises for pupils of Centennial middle school The award is given for outstanding all round achievement and effort over Ihe years a pupil is at the school BOOKS LIMITED Christian Books Sunday School Supple Drive carefully You don I drive your car on defalks do Don where people ire swimming either Skillful most admired whin everyone concerned is safe This is Crush safely tip The June meeting or the was held at the home or Mrs Marilyn nil cad The Mrs La rose opened in the usual way The roll call was answered by each one bringing their favourite recipe Mrs McEncry was called on to give the devotion Mrs Grace McEncry had charge of the topic which proved to be interesting The auction for he bake sale Mrs G tor ii Johnson and Mrs Jessie assisted hostess when raw berry a cup of lea was A wedding of interest lo residents of Ihc community was held in Church on Saturday afternoon June when French second daughter of Mr and Mrs Reginald French was married lo Stephen Charles son of Mr and Mrs Charles field of Sussex Eng Debbie who wis born and raised in was a popular girl who took part in sports and was alive in ill church work Wi join with olhcrs in wishing the young couple much happiness is hey journey thru life together visitors it Smith Farm were Mrs Willi lor of and her son Come to punch Mr Robert Taylor of and Mr and Mrs Clay ton Root and baby daughter Cheryl of Waterloo Mr and Mrs frank Smith and their visitors spent a few days last week visiting rehtives in St Calh There seems be more and more interest In the weekly girls soft ball games as many spectulors are coming out In cheer the girls on Last Wedmsdij the Yellow Birds won over the blue Jays by a m The annual out door Church Service and picnic lunch was on Sunday on the grounds of Itud inow and the adjoin It wis wnlher for the all did justice lo bounteous food children young people took part In We welcome new pints of the house formerly occupied by the Gills family residents at the memorial service on Sunday afternoon at Erin Cemetery Dux he warm night and other factors on Friday even inline Western Jamboree was not is well mended is the hall on would hive liked The Country Rhythm of Lake mil local put on a good for host that did KEEPING FIT Patricia Beach a Grade student at Holy Cross School accepts a certificate of proficiency In gymnastics from teacher John Patricia who received a certificate level four the highest standing in the program broke her ankle In her In the tesl June lo Other level four in the program sponsored by the Ontario Milk Marketing Board and approved by the On Gymnast Federation were awarded to Barb Bergman Sheila Cannon Jackie Chapman Hartley Judy Cathy Jo Anne Kim Thompson Margaret Smith hnd Gail Doucctt Level three certificates were awarded to Anne Janet Doyle Came Donnais Debbie Adcle Lawrence and Marie Level two certificates were awarded liable Theresa Maciacyzk Rosemary Vile and Him I while Sandra Byrne and Susan Raskins their leiel one certificates Morrow calls Norval water issue more red tape than hes ever met GEORGETOWN BAHAI FAITH CHURCH leaching bosk teachings of previous Main teachings lor the new age Pastor Pater Ralph The 1 FAITH cm Sunday July hod the values ana standards tor life now and AS a m Sunday School nlo centuries come llam Morning Worship Everyone Welcome formation or would like attend a fireside Please phone or Bon your church Georgetown AIR CONDITIONED MAPLE AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH 177 Maple Ave Georgetown Rev Harold R KERR juiltirlmlatiri nn 10 a Sunday School Worship Service jBfc BRIGHT BRIEF SUMMERTIME SERVICE Church of the Lutheran Hour HILLS PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLY ST GEORGES CHURCH Pastor J Frlisan Anglican 1 Gallagher a A ST Sunday July flam Tho Eucharist ila m 7p m Services ID a Divine Nursery provided 1 i 1 Prayer and Mel eralil SO people attended public meeting of it Com munity held the School Community Centre on Thursday evening June heir Ric Morrow of the Hilton He government on subjects of interest to he community Mr Morrow handed out in booklets it Hal ton Region and spoke briefly about the contents about water for he slid It involves more red than he had ever encountered before however progress Is bung made had been paid firm of Proctor and for an engineering study of project and land had been purchased at Ihe top of Ihe hill from Upper Canada Col lege for a pipe and reducing valve necessary reduce Ihe pressure of the water coming down the hill to the village A from provincial government Is necessary be fore work can proceed and this final commitment has not been made It is evident Mr Morrow has done his home work on the projeel Figures quoted by him were that the total cost of Ihc project would be approximately million dollars threequarters of this will be covered by a subsidy leaving about to be paid by the municipality Cost per household would be about per year If the main goes past property not using the water the cost will be per year whether used These figures arc based on paying far Ihc project over years To pay It off In years instead of the cost per unit would be HO per year Mac Alexander thanked Mr Morrow for taking lime from his busy schedule to speak to group Hugh McFarlanc president of Community As welcomed those pre for the meet Unit reports were given by the of Int various mmitlces iCoric Smith chairman re It takes tarry pay rent on room of the Centre Thi money is by a spring ind fall dincc how no money was made the spring dance so dance will likely be ind only the fall held from on The former Riviera Club has been booked for evening November for the fall dance is needed from all fimihes in the community for this dance as is only fund raising project Jamie recrci reported on the of his busy Joe is In charge of outdoor activities or thi summer and ball teams are organized Dorothy McLean reported the Neighbours Club now have members They ended the season with a pot luck lunch on Wednesday afternoon June and will again in the fall on September Art Reinhardt reported on water and Hugh McFarlane reported on for and Lighting for Fred Ilowsc as were unable The report on new street lights for the village has been sent Hills council and will be brought up there soon The two stolen half barrels with flowers In the centre of village have been replaced Trophies for ihe Ping Pong contest were presented to winners only Bruce Cun and Jamie Cunning ham were present to receive awards presented by Hugh McFarlanc During a brief discussion an reserving the old school as on site Julian Reed said Ihc re is money available from Ontario Heritage Society providing it Is feasible restore building In he question period Morrow answer Bill question on why Ihe drainage pipes down hill have been in such a mess to suggest that liwycrs never in a hurry Hugh McFarlanc displayed several designs for Welcome lo Norval signs drawn by Mr Vance of the Four Winds Gal and asked for comments on choosing a design Following the meeting the Norval Neighbours Club lunch and all enjoyed a fellowship time Church 139th anniversary service was held on Sunday morning June conducted by Rev Ian MnePhcrson Guest minister Rev Bob Spencer rcsl dent director of the Crieff Hills Community Centre of ihe Church at Pus I Inch He was an excellent speaker and chose for his sermon God Living Stones The Happy Wanderers choir under the direction of David provided special music They sang As pants Hart He Touches Me and The Heavens Arc Telling and a duct The Railroad To Unit 1 of United Church Women entertained former members who have retired o Brampton the home of Mrs Kay Wilson on Thursday all on June 23rd with the president Mrs Agnes Miller presiding for the meet ing Mrs Eunice Wilson gave an devotional on Doors of Bible The program consisted of each one answer the roll call An item of historical Interest and many interesting stories were told ibout past events in church and in the village with IS present Mrs Kay Wilson gave a report on the Church live meeting held recenlly Among improvements planned for the church Is a new roof In the fall Mrs Kate Laidlnw Mn Marion Laird and Mrs Dorothy McLean assisted the hostess In serving a dessert lunch and a fellowship time was enjoyed Miss Helen Dunlop da ugh of Mr and Mrs John Dunlop wis honoured by Nor vol United Church Women a shower held at the church on day evening June 22 with a good number In attendance Mrs Gvcn wcl corned Helen and the guests and Mrs Edna Murray con ducted a contest after which Helen ope tied her lovely gifts and thanked thcU for the shower Lunch was served on a social lime Helen wilt marry Kcnnelh on Sal urday Aug In Normal Church M Waft SOMETIMES FLOWERS ARE IHE ONLY WAT YOUR HEART CAN SPEAK Whatever your message Call us Today and its on its Way FLORISTS Mil St regional health unit makes the assessment whether a senior requires the service The family doctor is consulted on the person diet and information is passed Mrs Mrs Wolder said she Is aware that some Meals on Wheels programs in other communities arc charged less for meals but in this case program Is usually being Mrs Wulder said she In formed assistant Jtan Getty that grinls are available from Iht and welfare ministry and also from Mrs Getty had the organization wanted lie In operation a year biTore applying for a grant she said Meals on Wheels has only three members left and Mrs and Mrs city both work lull lime Mrs Nancy Stein is busy in and has full day keeping of finances There Is SI In the budget hire a immediately The ideal person Mrs said would be a retired nurse or dietician The would not be left on her own she said would be backed by the executive and the volunleer drivers However because the summer months are busier more drivers are needed Drivers volunteer on a weekly or monthly basis In a meeting representatives from local olunteer organizations Meals on Wheels asked for a pledge of on a yearly basis to pay the coordinal ore salary It wouldn take a long time for a person to gel organized is long as Ihcy I in from the job hand she said II is too much work for someone working full time and managing a family Tor senior citizens ire really lacking in Ration Hills and numerous volunteer organizations are easing the problem Mrs said Dietetic Association has donea great deal of research on Meals on Wheel programs throughout Ontario suggested a coordinating effort of local volunteer groups could help senior citizens remain in their home by arranging luncheon clubs visitation and shopping services The ODA slated in a letter to Mrs Wolder that some would be able to cook food but were unable to do shopping therefore requiring the Meals on Wheels program Eating alone Is not a pleasant experience day after day and many senior citizens will not prepare a nutritious meal just for themselves she said Anyone interested should contact Mrs at j305 presto DELUXE CHAMPION GLASS BELTED DELUXE CHAMPION Constructed iii road long i o l e a smooth DELUXE All tires backed by Firestones 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