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Penpals for 15 years finally met on weekend Penpals Allans Bethel left and Colleen Davis share a laugh over letter sent by Allan from Trinidad Herald by MUlette By NITA Herald special Georgetown Colleen Davis met her penpal Lallana Bethel from Trinidad for the first time this weekend Colleen a yearold hairdresser at Riviera Hairstylists and a clerk for the Ministry of Health In Trinidad have been writing to each since 1972 Coiecn got the idea to have a penpal from the TV program The Big Blue Marble where they showed profiles of children In other countries Colleen wrote to the station and received a profile on Allana and they have been writing ever since Allhoughthlslsnotthe first time Allana has been in Canada it is the first lime she has met her penpal Colleen The pair realized when they first got together that t know as mucn about each as thought But after a while they felt like they had known each other all their lives Now its Just like visit a relative said Through writ to each other we ha ve developed a relation ship While visiting her pen pal has been to sec the Parliament Buildings at Queen Park Nathan Phillips Square CN Toner the Organ Grinder Restaurant and Niagara Falls has also been able lo enjoy the beau tlful countryside surrounds Georgetown When asked what she thought about Canada replied It beautiful but cold I like the countryside I wish I could here forever but 1 d go home in the wintertime While together and Colleen have dis covered lhat a lot of similarities between Canada and Trinidad Our countries are almost the same said Colleen I found that they have pizza stands there and listen to Lionel Ritchie as well Allana Colleen a family lives somewhat like my ami ly does at home she said Both and Col have other penpals In different places of the world Allana has pen pals In Greece and and Coiecn has pen pals in Holland and Japan The iwo have nol been writing as long or as frequently to the other penpals as they been writing to each other Allana left Canada to go home on Tuesday While she was hero wc showed her all the stuff that we take for grant Colleen said Alia na likes the country life Right now Colleen is saving up for a trip to visit in Trinidad I am definitely going to come to her house someday Col I gave her her first experience with fresh strawberries ai rhubarb now I have go there to see banana trees and sugar can July J WW Big bash was big success Retirement should be fun By LAURETTA MILLS Herald Correspondent interesting stlmulat and provocative were the words used by Margaret of Glen Williams president or the Seniors Action Group of the Health Council lo describe her three days as delegate to theOntarloSeniors Con ference at the Toronto Convention Centre June 17 to The theme A New Age Challenge and Opportunities dealt with he social and eco nomic aspects of aging and the development of health care Tor the elder Seniors have a great deal to offer society with their wealth of know edge and experience and volunteer work Is one avenue One sen or comments on retire ment were If you having fun you I doing it right He spends his time teaching English as a second language and as a guide at the zoo Dr Robert McClure one of the speakers maintained that the most important factor for seniors is adaptation If you can adapt you are either dead or soon will be We must change our life style develop new activities and make new friends Sister Constance Murphy a brilliant octo genarian present at Ihe conference took her Masters degree in Gerontology at There is too much legislation in Canada for seniors with out planning and cduca Neugart en Ihe key theme speak stated that the ratio of young and old in our society Is changing By every fifth person will be over Govern ments cannot do anything about aging but governments can do something about Ions Seniors will be a voting factor The consensus of nion during the confer was that care pro grams for the older group in our society need to be reviewed and brought line with todays needs ly need to be assured it is normal to be healthy at As Dr Betty Havens with the Manitoba government stated We tend to overuse medical services and underuse support ser vices care of the elderly contended that ihe essen tial part of good health is to exercise self determination Health care depends greatly on the altitudes of the pro- four components Preventive rather than curative Coordinal and offer choices 3 Public funded Over Due to ihe fall of the Conservative govern the Hon Larry Grossman Was unable attend as many sessions as planned It was thanks to his depart ment lhat of Secretary of Social Development Region looking to hamlets for extra town water Herald SUft Stewart town and Nor val may be testdrilled by the region for additio nal well water The protect is being recommended by the director of public works as a step to lden where Georgetown future populations may be supplied with water Money for project will go lo cover the cost of selecting drilling sites and negotiating agree ments with landowners Right now George town depends on the which has four wells for about cubic meters of water dally Another two wells on Princess Anne supply cubic meters of water dally Four areas within a kilometers radius of Georgetown have been identified as potential water supply areas by Hydrology Consultants Limited Prom surveys Its estimated each is capable of supplying 2 cubic To withdraw this amount two or three wells may be needed in each area However because two of these areas are local ed above the southwest of ver Creek and north of the cost of developing these wells Is significantly higher than developing wells in Ste wart town and Norval Stewart town and won require the long transmission mains the other sites will The cost of developing wells are estimated to be about million at Stewart own and million at indud ing test drilling well construction pump house electrical con trots transmission main and engineering As well both sites are closer future develop ment areas and It expected they II inter fere with existing wells However even after developing wells at Ste wart own and Norval water yield will be less than what region would like To up the yield the consullnnts recommend additional water be pumped from the Princess Anne well field If possible The Credit Valley Con servation Authority is concerned developing wells in the Stewart town area may reduce the base flow of Levi Creek Pumping tests in the field will determine whether there is cause for concern here Fairy Lake to boost Acton tap water July Ride into How many people have seen Scotsdale Farm by horseback Unless Ihey were part of the Bi Centennial Parade of Horses last summer or the Cclebra tlons of the Horses of Ontario in 1SB3 this 540 acre farm bequeathed to the Ontario Heritage Foundation has been closed to them The Highland Hills Farm and Ontario Trail Riders Association are sponsoring an introduc ride Into July 14 People and their hors es are lo meet at 10 a Highland Hills Farm on Line North east of Mount up time Is a Everyone will ride the Eighth Line to then enjoy a full tour of the property with commentary The ride is open to alt with a donation being collected to the Horse Park Foundation Fund The property is currently being conside red Tor use as a toge Horse Park Don t forget lo bring your horse halter lead shank lunch swimsuit and towel For more information call By PLDERIAN Regional councillors are looking to Actons Fairy Lake to boost own s water supply At last weeks plan and public works committee meeting rcg chairman Peter Hills Mayor Miller and Coun Dave Whiting all pinned their hopes on Fairy Lake supplement the towns water over the next two decades when the population Is expected to reach 10 We have a source a proven source in Pros- peel Park Why can proceed In hat vein I tell you lhat the er to the problem In Acton Mayor Miller declared The region or of special studies and research Benson Leung said the town will have a water shortfall or appro ximately 120 gallons per minute by the time its population increases to 10 from the current 7200 Owned by Tannery a subsidiary of Canada Packers Ihe lake water is used Tor processing hides The tannery claims owner ship of the water as well as lake bed and has never given permission lo Acton to withdraw the water Coun Dave Whiting said Ihe region will have to reach a compromise wilh logically we don t need a million gallons a day out of Fairy Lake Aden councillor said has not been operating at full capacity trend continues of cutting down on animal skins from Canada Ihey won t be needing ihe Coun Whiting anticip ated Fairy Lake would probably be supplying the town and Bcardmore with about 500 gal Ions or water a day The Prospect Park well site was drilled in on a promontory extending into Fairy Lake was intended to augment Acton water supply by at least cubic me res of water daily In 1977 came under construction and the region received Ministry of the Enviro nment permission to cubic me tres of daily from the well on the condition that if the lake water level dropped wlthdra wo Is be reduced However soon after the well was put into working order the wing summer the water was found to be high in iron and manganese Be sides taste and odor pro blems local residents complained of stained fixtures and clothing Four months later the well was closed down and maintained for emergency use only In 1979 the region released a study by rology Consultants en tit led Fairy Lake Water Balance Study This showed that drawing wa from the aquifer beneath Fairy Lake would affect the water level In the lake and the base flow in Black Creek which Is the stream into which efflu is released by the Acton Water Pollution Control Plant Davidson wells lowering water of private wells Another Is being asked for to complete a study on the effects of the Davidson and Fourth Line regional wells on the wells and pond of an Acton and owner Gail Maltby has two wells and a pond on her property and has noticed a lowering of the pond The report by International Water Consultants Ltd Indicates water level declines at the Maltby wells during a lest were because of pumping of the Davidson Wells suggesting good hydraulic connection between these wells Public meetings on garbage The region got three public meetings on gar scheduled for next week following the final report which names Burlington as the pre ferred site for a regional dump The first public meet ing is at General Wolfe Seconda ry School July fl The next day a public meeting will be held at Burlington Royal Botanical Gardens headquarters Plains Road West and July Ihe last public meeting takes place at Centennial Manor IBS Ontario St In Milton All three public meet begin at p and ore open to residents of region PHOTO REPRINTS die lable for any phoographappearmg The Herald Guelph St By WINIFRED SMITH Herald Correspondent The community turned out well to honor Canada on her birthday At noon those that were to be in the parade lined up on the Hills Town Line near Mr Burnett home Two young ladles on horseback led the parade one carrying the Union Jackand the other carrying banner Then came the musicians the Kerr family riding on a tractor pulled wagon which also carried their musical Instruments Children of all ages followed riding their cycles which were deco rated with balloons and red white and blue si reamers SURREY Mrs McNiven was on hand with her friends She had her beautiful horse hitched up to the surrey with the fringe on top Riding in back was Joanne Schneider and one of citizens yours imly Winifred Smith Several on horseback followed along with the colorful floats The opening ceremony was held on Mr Rot property adjoining the Commu Hall with Paul Sen wan leading in the singing of the national anthem The results of the day activities were as follows Decorated Bikes 4yrs and under 1 Katie White Lisa Butler 3 Ann G 1 Soncs Eric Gee James Metcalfe 10 yrs 1 Kale O Rourke Andrew 3 and Michael White it and over 1 Allison Gee Lisa Vol mar Steven Best Dressed Anim 1 Ken and Tar a Toyne2 Greg Socha and Michael 3 and Anna Spear Best Float 4H linafad Adrian and Glenn Cam to and Andrea Di PRIZES Races m and under 1 tie Graham Armstrong Travor Hall Matthew 50m and under 1 Gavin Hall Jeffrey Katie While and under Trevor Hall Michael Dunn 75 and under Meredith Soncs Ellen March 3 Jeff Armstrong Band 1 Sones 2 Mike While 3 Gavin Hall and yrs 1 Andrew Pouw Chris White 3 Patrick Joy and 9 girls 1 Allison Gee Colleen Swindlehurst Tanyo Evers 10 and boys 1 Trevor Lewis Phillip Berry Malt her Thompson 10 and girls 1 Staccy Karl Tom 12 and 13 boys 1 Ghris 2 Glenn Schwarz 3 Steven Hand 13 girls 1 Christine Kerr 11 and IS boys 1 Steven Lord man Tristan Sones Slow Bicycle Race 1 Ashley Bird 2 Tristan Glenn TOURNAMFNT The Family Soccer Tournament was won by he Lewis team of Mart in Martha Trevor and Owen Lewis Lisa Volm ar Brian Jordan Phillip Bury and Tristan Soncs over Ihe Thompson Monte team The Horseshoe Men Doubles was won by ihe Adams brothers and Ida Smith with daughter in law Karen Smith took Ladies Doublet over Bonnie and Martha Lewis with two final ringers Well done Idat There are the Hall Board who helped plan and run days events Including Rene and Joan March the family Betty Andrew Helen Lakusta Dens more Jim Bailey Jean and Steven Lorrlman ran the ever popular fishpond and dart games Paul Metcalfe set up the children races and Archie Lawr and Stab Douglas looked after the Horseshoe Tournament The Pony rides run by Wild wood Manor Ranch were fun for the little ones and the Rescue Unit Truck was available for explor ing Joe Schneider deputy Reeve from Erin did a great Job with ticket sales for the trip the Bahamas It was a fun day for the help of many in the community and with perfect weather it was a happy celebration LIBRARIES CHILDRENS SUMMER PROGRAMMES 1985 di You may for programmes by I w Are you and your children delighted that summer has finally arrived Children s recor ding star Eric will appear Ihe Hills Public Libraries to mark the beginning of our summer celebrations on July 3 Erie Nsglert concert will be forty live minutes in length and will commence at am at Ihe Georgetown Library and at at the Ac ton Tickets ate limited and are available on or alter June at a cost of 50 each Alter t Wren can sign up and have r dura taken ihe Chin Each club member its how many books ihey to read Ihe Pi are awarded as each book compiled and reported upon Sign up In a summer lam ly tun Reading club members are Invited to jo us for our weekly Cbjb Meeting each Thursday at 1 Each week or approximately one hour children will participate In book related activities and games Meetings are not com and book reports can be given anytime either the or Georgetown Libraries are open OH 1 Pre readers are invited to listen to Stories each Friday morning at 10 30 a During this forty five minutes programme children will be introduced to a wide range of stories rhymes songs and films Each session Is four weeks long Itjren must be least three years of age participate In this programme FRIDAYS 10 30 11 ISAM REGISTRATION REQUIRED REGISTER FOR THE JULY OR AUGUST SESSION ON OR AFTER JULY Both the Acton and Georgetown Libraries in school age children to become Backyard Scientists every Tuesday a 30 am beginning July 9 Please register for each session you are Interested In July Water Experiment July 16 The Five Senses July Plants parti July 30 Plants part August 6 Electricity August 1 3 Air and Wind Experiments August Surprise Special TUESDAYS 10 30 AM Send Every Tuesday beginning July children and adults are Invited to join us for Park Bench Tales Bring a picnic lunch and meet us out side either the Acton or Georgetown Libraries for one hour s worth stones TUESDAYS 12 00 HO REGISTRATION NECESSARY Do- On Wednesdays at the Library your child can do everything from celebrating Halloween in July to learning how to do a magic trick or two Most these hour long weekly specials are suitable for school age children and require advance registration Call either the Acton or Georgetown Libraries lor details WEDNESDAYS 30 1130 AM 2 3 00PM REGISTRATION REQUIRED Children between three and six years age invited to join us at ihe library lor bed time stories linger plays songs and lllms Parents teddy bears and blankets are welcome as are children No registration Is required ACTOH Tuesday 7 00 m GEORGETOWN LIBRARY WED Every Thursday beginning July A loin us at either the Acton or Georgetown Libraries tor Munch to Movies Bring your lunch and watch free movies between noon and p In either our air conditioned Children s Libraries A complete list the movies that will be shown this summer Is available either the Acton or Georgetown Library NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED ERIC NAGLER CONCERT July Georgetown Library at 11 am Tickets available on or after June 26 at a cost of 50 each Acton Library at m JUDY GREENHILL CONCERT July Georgetown Library at 11 am Tickets available on or alter July a cost each These special programmes are brought to you the Ministry and Culture WHOLE LOAF THEATRE CO August Georgetown Library at 2 Tickets available on or after July at a cost each JOHN HENLEY MAGICIAN August 14 Georgetown Library at am Acton Library at p Tickets available on or alter July 31 at a cost each through Outreach Ontario a programme ACTON LIBRARY RIVER ST 8530301 GEORGETOWN LIBRARY 9 CHURCH ST 8772681