Halton Hills Newspapers

Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), January 20, 1988, p. 7

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the HERALD Business Auto club office opens in Georgetown In search of snow Cbrlitlna Golden the proud tare am glad I did Tbe owner of Sprint Polarli Georgetown woman will have lots of snowmobile which won in Co- opportunity to use her when op Farm and Home Centre Cat Bar the and her family move to Kin- draw Dec I never believed I In the spring Herald would win Mr Golden but I photo offers elderly the option of living at home By JULIF HOLMES Herald Special is a private service owned by community health nurses This service offers home care for the elderly and is designed to help families where no one is home the day to keep the aged in dividual company or give assistance For an annual fee of staff come into home for as little as an hour a day or as long as M hours if a problem arises During this time the worker will help the client with laundry shopping meals and personal care The Director of the Dorothy Knlghl said Sclec- tarare is effective because the elderly want to maintain their own independence With they have control of the ami they can make their own dec sions about how they want to live They re the clients so they re the Ms Knight compared to nursing homes 1 feel that the Canadian nursing home system is one of the best in the world But as good as arc people still want to avoid any sort of institution and stay at home The director stressed that is not for people who want lo stay out of a nursing home for people who want to stay at home Selectacare gives their clients a written guarantee which says we won let you down ever Dorothy Knight said we re serious about that I ve had clients in Georgetown for over years and ve never Open your home to exchange student lei them down She explained most of her clients prefer to have the same worker every time but if the same worker an be there a stand by will be sent In People need lo be assured that well be there Ms Knight praised all of staff at Selectacare especially the Georgetown workers The Georgetown people are super I have a great deal of respect or them All Selectacare employees like the elderly and enjoy working with them Ms Knight said that they are also very responsible Each employee goes through an eight hour orientation and returns to Selectacare main office in three or four times a year to attend mportant Bern The majority of Selectacare workers are public health nurses which means the client has 24hour access to a reg nurse Workers from will also vis l clients who live in retire ment or nursing homes when a family can visit a relative as often as they would like We act like a family member Ms Knight said Wc visit the client go shopping with them or for them bring Ihcm lo movies or concerts Dorothy Knight explained Sclec franchises in Toronto Oakville Ottawa Brampton Burl Ington and Hull are kept small to In sure the person who directs the franchise is constantly in touch with the workers and thecllents Selectacare is growing more popular Reputation is the reason lor our growth said the director Selectacare Is running well and 1 expect double the next year International Student Ex change Programs is seeking local families host boys and girls from Scandinavia France Spain Japan Germany Holland Great Britain Switzerland USA Australia and New Zealand 11 lo IB years of age coming to this area for school year These personable and academical ly select exchange students are bright curious and anxious lo learn about Ihls country through living as port of a family attending high school and sharing their own culture and language with their newly adopted host family The students arc fluent in English and ore sponsored by a profit public benefit organization affiliated with the Swedish and Fin departments of education also cooperates with Ihe pro vincial ministries of education The exchange students arrive from their home country shortly before school begins and return at the end of the school year Each ASSE student is fully Insured brings his or her own personal spending money and expects lo bear his or her share of household responsibilities as well as being included In normal family activities and lifestyle The students ore well screened and qualified by Families may select the youngster of their choice from extensive student family photos and essays Students and families are encouraged to begin corresponding prior to the student s arrival Interested In obtaining more information about becoming a host family or becoming a student should contact local representative Mrs Martha Lewis the University of Bachelor or Arts Bachelor of Science Ms Knlghl ploma In Public and worked as a Health pr private services in 19 graduated from Toronto with a degree and a degree n also received a Health Nursing in Com or lo providing SECTION A THFHBRA1D Wednesday January IMS Canadas sovereignty betrayed says Turner Opposition leader in riding Herald Special Although keeping your car in good condition Is the main order of business for the Hamilton Automobile Club there are of other services offered that can help make driving more convenient Manuel a Castllho a local resident and now manager of the Club of In Georgetown which opens Jan says a series of individual detailed maps In booklet form are Just one of the services of at the of St When a member is planning an extended road trip all he or she has to do Is pop into the office and discuss it with one of the travel counsellors When there the counsellors will suggest the best routes and supply maps and com prehenslvc tour books If you are interested In touring around slowly the counsellors will also help you decide where to stay There arc many holds that arc tilled by the Canadian Automobile Association and Ihe American Automobile Association These hotels are inspected annually to en sure Ihey provide the members what promise We been where you re going Is the HAC motto The counsellors will also tell you of the Interesting slops and sights along the way If you want lo do some sightseeing Your Club membership is recognized worldwide is an affiliate of the CAA Ontario former ly Ontario Motor League tbe Cana dlan Automobile Association and the North American wide American Automobile Association In addition your membership is recognized and accepted in 112 countries around world Check any of the Club of fices regarding special services In foreign Clubs For example as on HAC member you arc en I tied to ex elusive A C and A A member ship cards valid for one year In any of the commonwealth countries Please ask for these when you make plans for your trip Other special ar rangements have also been made with foreign Clubs through AAA and Clubs in these countries recognize your membership card International driving permits are needed in many countries Ihe HAC Is an of the Ontario Government for them Passport photos are also taken right at the Club and the counsellors will help you to obtain one and tell you which countries require visas You can save a fee by gelling your Travellers Cheques at the Club Recommendations will also be made concern travel wardrobe tipping foreign currency and customs regulations Anyone who books through the Travel Agency receives free flight Insurance for HAC PLUS members The Club is upgrading a com system lhat will provide vations and ticketing on all airlines The Club will also be providing scat selection and boarding passes with most major airlines to help you wilh your plans If you want lo lake your car with you or rent once you gel somewhere the will help arrange it If you ore Involved in an accident and your vehicle is damaged or you arc well get you or your vehicle home for you says Manuela The Club also offers a 1 reward for Information leading to the arrest and conviction of o hit and- run driver and an emergency cheque cashing service By ED CASS A VOY Herald Federal Liberal leader John Turners message on free trade to the people of Brampton was a simple one Read it read it At a meeting of the Flower City KiwanU Club Jon 14 Mr Turner rolled up his sleeves and launched into a healed denunciation of the free trade pact calling it a massive betrayal of sovereignty and tbe Sale of Canada Act Both Mr Turner and federal leader Ed have promised to rip up the freetrade agreement if either of their two parties win the next federal election The pact signed earlier this month by Prime Minister Brian and US President Ronald Reagan We re not going to become more competitive just because we sign a free- trade agreement Mr Turner said in a speech strong tionalisro Mr Turner had pointed words for what free trade would do to the Canada S auto pact and effect It would have on the Chrysler plant Mr Turner said because tariffs will gradually be dropped under the free trade pack the enforcement mechanism that protects Canadian percentages of production and employment will disappear Ironically one bit player in the John McDermtd sat at the other end of table Mr McDermid as parliamentary assis tant to International Trade Minister Pat Carney fielded many of lbs Op position free trade in the House of Commons I don think you 1 be surprised to hear that I t agree with what Mr Turner said Mr said later Some of the statement are absolutely not true If free trade is so bad why ha Honda announced an fS0 million that million expansion to their plant In Brampton North MPP Carman McClelland a Liberal also had praise for both Mr Turners speech style and content And with election rumblings in the wind Mr McDermid predicts a Tall election Mr Turner ended with final plea for the rejection of the free trade deal We as Canadians are mature enough taented enough confident enough and tough enough to make our own choices In our own way for our own future Courtesy Brampteo Times Experienced staff to serve customers The Hamilton Automobile Club members of North Halton will be serviced well by competent and well trained travel staff said President A Oakie The manager is Manuela Castllho Manuela was employed for eight years by Ihe Auto Club of Portugal at head office in Lisbon As assistant travel manager she was heavily Involved as tour conductor on numerous club cruises throughout the Mediterranean and has taken many groups on tours across Europe Manuela also has a lot of ex in the Canadian travel In dustry having worked CAA Toronto Mrs Castllho resides in Karin Mockle has had nine years experience with CAA Ontario of in Toronto and Peterborough and Is very familiar a wide range of motoring destinations in North America Karin Is a resident of Ash grove Gas bar okay The town approved another bar on Ihe corner of Steele Avenue and Trafalgar Road Jan IB The new gas bar will also include a shop and a country market on the southwest comer of the In The property will be rexoned to highway commercial to allow Ihe gas bar The decision must be formally approvedbytowncouncllJan iWv Laura Is a graduate in travel and tourism and has had two years experience in Ihe a Burlington office DeeZee RUNNING BOARDS ft Bulk Klub Foods 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