Halton Hills Newspapers

Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), June 7, 1991, p. 5

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THE WEEKEND OUTLOOK Friday June 1WI Female abuse a societal problem PeoDle are to Wake wide m I People are beginning to wake up to the realization that female abuse isnt a womens issue but rather a societal problem says Halton Hills Councillor Johnston The councillor said she feels confident making that statement especially as it pertains to the local community given the number of men who attended a public workshop at Georgetowns Cultural Centre Tuesday on how Region can better service abused women the councillor spearheaded The turnout of men was fabulous said Johnston during an interview Wednesday Although Coun Johnston didnt have exact attendance figures she said a significantly large percentage of the people who attended the workshop were men The high turnout of men shows that people are beginning to recognize that abuse of Pam Johnston females is a society problem and family issue instead of a women s issue said Coun Johnston Coun Johnston organized the workshop as a first step in star Come Back To Acton Saturday So come out to psect Park and try your luck Along with Black Bart will be Country and Western singer Tom as entertainer and MC of the show Also included the entertain will be pony for the lit tie cowpokes and a demonstra of modern square dancing by the Star Thru Squares Club organized two years ago in Acton All activities take place at Ac ton Prospect Park Hills Chamber of Com merce welcomes the notorious Black Bart alias Jim Flett to the Back to Acton Days celebration Saturday June 15 Black Bart one of North Americas fastest guns has ap peared in many movies TV com grand openings and stunt work He holds the Record for fast draw at 3100 of a second He will be challenging all you quick draw artists from 12 5 Schedule of Events 8pm 7am Fishing Derby registration opens Sam 11am Pancake Breakfast 9am Cruise cars begin entering park 9am lOpm Hot air balloon for kids and grown up kids 9 a m 10 a m a noon 2 p 3 m Horse pitching registration Cash prizes Sponsored by Acton Rotary Club 10 a m Face painting and free helium balloons for all kids am Black Bart begins his show with his country and western singer accompanied by the Acton Square Dancers Ham Pony open 30a Parade begins through Downtown Acton 11 30 a m Beef Bar hot dogs fries and beer garden opens 12 noon Team Bad Guy Ontano Champion Bike Riders put on their first performance 1 Remote control air show begins with several planes from both the Milton and Georgetown Flying Clubs Other Activities Taking Place All Day STEVEN C FOSTER BA LLB BARRISTER SOLICITOR 37 MAIN ST SOUTH GEORGETOWN ONT 3G2 873 4961 fax 8734962 is tines ting up a Region wide program to better service abused women in The program would help ed women following the six week period they ex penence immediately after suf mental or physical trauma The program would ad dress the long term emotional and physical well being needs for abused women said Johnston Right now there is nothing like that in HaJton she said The workshop focused on how best to set up the program A committee was struck said Johnston which will con whether a corpora should provide the program or an existing social ser vice group should administer it She explained several issues need to be considered to deter mine the appropriate opting in eluding the current lack of transi tional and long term affordable housing and counselling services for abused women Without more suitable housing and better counselling services the trend of abused women retur rung to their abusers will con tmue she said Speakers attending the workshop included represen tatives from the Regional Police Force the Social Planning Council and Halton Women s Place Open House This Sunday Spnngndge Farm will hold an Open House to celebrate the opening of their renovated century barn market and bakery Free wagon hiking on their escarpment property picnic area farm animals playground country crafts and gifts No admission ever Bell School Line just north of Road in Milton Its Raining BRING THIS AD AND SAVE 10 with the purchase of ANY SHOWER CURTAIN EMERALD ISLE BEDROOM GALLERY BRIDAL REGISTRY 8732753 130 St A School A DAY CARE CENTRE FOR CHILDREN ON THE GROW 10 ANNIVERSARY SUMMER REGISTRATION for full and part day programmes for children months to kindergarten Hours 7am Qualified Staff Subsidy Available Hot nutritious lunch and snacks Transportation to and from schools French Programme We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those parents past and present who have put their faith in our day programs Your continued support and participation in the day care experience has helped us to provide all the children in our centre with a happier and more stimulating environment to grow up in Georgetown Park Ave 8777310 Brampton IF THE SHOE FITS But if not you should have shopped in HALTON HILLS We all know that exchanges can be a hassle especially if you have to go out of town to make them Smart shoppers know they save time money and avoid incon venience when they shop with local merchants Keep part of the dollars you spend in HfLLS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP MICHAEL KIRSTEN welcome you to enjoy these Special Delights from the Bakery BREAD SPECIAL SPECIAL While Brown SATURDAY or Italian ONLY Gr RYE SAUSAGE ROLLS BREAD CHEESEHAM POCKET CHEESE BREAD 70 SPECIAL CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME WE USE ONLY REAL WHIPPING CREAM MELINA BAKERY 35 Mill St ACTON 8530111 TAKE A LOOK at MANAGING MONEY IN THE YOU ARE INVITED to a very inform ative look at financial planning with PAUL noted financial columnist of Its Your Money and author of Why I Invest in Mutual Funds Tuesday June 18th 1991 730900 pm Cedarvale Community Centre DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN BECOME A CANADIAN MILLIONAIRE WE DO PROMISE THAT YOU LL FIND THIS A HIGHLY ENTERTAINING AND INFORMATIVE EVENING Strategies to minimize inflation and taxes Best ways to save money paying yourself first Dollar cost averaging RRSP strategy The many types of mutual funds Interest dividends capital gains what best Retirement income Why Invest In Mutual Funds PRESENTED BY REGAL CAPITAL PLANNERS LTD PETER SHIRLEY CLARK Seating is limited Phone for Reservations This Is on Information evening nor a financial product solicitation

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