Halton Hills Newspapers

Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), November 26, 1988, p. 5

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THE HERALD OUTLOOK Mamma November IMS Page Outlook on Hills hears about the work of For their International Affairs meeting the Ashgrove Women In met at the home of 15 In reply the Roll Call What do you know the some members told how they or family member had stayed at the when they Ire moved to the city It was known as a safe inexpensive place or a young woman away from home Others had enjoyed the dances played basketball or gone swimming In the pool President Pal Stark gave the highlights of the Area Con vcntlon in Maryhill which she had attended on Nov and Members who had attended the llamefest and the euchre reported a good time at both events Commenting on the Day on Oct honoring Peggy Norma Alexander everyone for their help and noted that there Is a video of the occasion For her report on the proposed dump Mary Jane Wlngfleld brought her placard and demonstrated her marching technique Along with over other Ion Hills residents she had marched on Queen s Park to protest the proposal Mary Jane displayed some of the biodegradable garbage bags which are now available She also encouraged everyone to recycle and explained how to do It Cans should be washed and flattened and garbage should be sorted Then It can be disposed of at the Works Department on Trafalgar Rood or on Stecles Avenue Travellers will Ashgrove hard to find these days The sign erected by the a few years ago to Identify it has fallen down Members agreed a new sign was needed and Wlckson and Vcma Bird volunteered to look getting a new one The motto no one Is useless In the world who lightens the burden of anyone else was giver by Elisabeth Mildred Black introduced the guest speaker Marilyn Mitton Marilyn was bom In Sussex New Brunswick but has lived In Georgetown or many years A registered nurse she Is a graduate of St John General Hospital and at present la a parttime CUnlcal In structor of student nurses Her time right now la very much taken up with the works of be Last year she was elected one of five vice presidents of the World YWCA In her address Marilyn began by saying how much the women In stitute and the are alike Both are concerned with pollution the In terests of youth Both are also volunteer with Inter national interests both work to benefit mankind and both have nine million members around the world Her tint contact with the began when she Joined Take a Break at St John Church about 17 years ago and has gradually gone on to world Involvement Marilyn said that women groups should advertise who we are and tell of our accomplishments The vice of the Y vary In different parts of the world Some places It provides day care and in others such as Hong Kong it teaches the use of com outers At Thanksgiving Marilyn was one of eight women front around the world who travelled to Jerusalem to see the conditions and give moral support to the YWCA there Toe heavily armed military the large refugee camps the detention cen tres with their deplorable condi tions the stonethrowing and people living daily In fear are part of life there A new experience for her was the lengthy interrogation at the airport as she was leaving for She left member with these thoughts on volunteering I am only one but I am one cannot do everything but atlll I can do something And because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do Norma Alexander thanked everyone who had helped make this such an outstanding meeting A hour followed with lunch served by Irene Hunter and Betty The Credit Valley held their mil Sale day at the Cultural Centre Here A clown on Mountain lew Road South some excitement to church recent ly Here Andrew and Derek King both around Terrell who handed out candy canes Silver Wood members told of China Scenes of Water Buffalo working the rice paddles and peasants balan cing laden baskets on top of their heads were some of the Chinese lifestyles most described by Mr Paul Schwarx at the November meeting of the Silver Wood Women Institute held at the home of Mrs Mary Marc hi rarton Mr a res dent recently had the unique op portunity of working for a three- month period In the City of Guiyang located in the Southwestern Province Guixboa This area being far removed from the regular tourist areas of China Mr Schwan the true way of life In China With the country population be ing a quarter of a billion onethird of the earth s population privacy is close to existent Living quarters are anywhere and everywhere and consequently are very small with no central heating depending only on the heat derived from the tiny kitchen stoves The main Iramportation systems for most Chinese are walking bicycling or horse drawn two wheel carts For longer the very dependable tram system is used Mr was overwhelmed with the courtesy and generosity shown to him by his Chinese associates and mends It was a a lifetime opportunity for Mr Schwan one that he will never forget Mrs Beth Haines as Silver Woods voting delegate gave a report on the Area lion held In Maryhlll Mrs Eva Martin reported that on Sunday Oct 30 Hal ton District held a surprise party honoring Mrs and singing was enjoyed by all Tiie Christmas meeting for the Sliver Wood Women Institute will be held Tuesday Dec 13 at the home of Mrs Doris Lindsay with all welcome Anyone interested In attending one of these meetings or wish to obtain further Information on the Women Institute should feel free to call Mrs Mary at or Mrs Doris Lindsay at We look forward to bearing from TtUdtui GIFT BASKETS eh hen mi J FESTIVE TREATS TRAYS Halton Hills Job Board The Canada Employment Centre Is located at zn Street Georgetown and Is open Monday to Friday from BSDam to m The following represents only a few of the Career Opportunities listed on their Job Boards Order SECURITY OFFICER with review after months Permanent part time hours per week hours vary weekends Must have Grade or course In law and security Must have a resume Order COUNTER ATTENDANT Permanent fulltime or part time Days and evenings Previous counter work an asset Good warkatlltudeandsteadyworkhUtory Neat and tidy appearance Order SERVICES COUNSELLOR Wage is negotiable depending on experience Part lime and fulltime available Fulltime position requires a degree In Behavioral Science or Developmental services work certificate For part time position experience working with the handicapped Is preferred Order BUTCHER ALL ROUND SCOweek to start Per manent fulltime Man to Must be a fully experienced butcher Ex in skinning with an electric knife or experience on the killing floor dealing with calves beef Iambs and goats Order CAFETERIA COUNTER ATTENDANT neat fahour to start Employer is willing to train a reliable person Must be able to make change and enjoy dealing with the public Order FURNITURE FINISHER to start Perma nent fulltime or part time hours available No experience necessary Employer will train Must have an Interest in furniture refinlshlng Reliable and pleasant telephone manner Nest and tidy in appearance Order TRUCK DRIVER depending on Permanent Able to work every other Saturday morning Must have a clean class D license Must be mechanically Inclined Previous welding experience la an asset as well as some a position available for a Santa Dec to Hours vary Must enjoy working with children and have a pleasant personality

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