Halton Hills Newspapers

Halton Hills This Week (Georgetown, ON), 30 September 1992, p. 13

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Halton Hills This Week, Wednesday, September 30, 1992, Page 13 PRM TEE TNE ENTERTAINMEN Ted Gorth leaving Cancer Society Ted Gorth, an active volunteer for the Georgetown and area unit of the Canadian Cancer Society, is turning in his hat after more than years of service. During Mr. Gorth’s years with the Cancer Society, he served as canvasser, area chairperson, trea- surer, residential chairperson, cam- paign chairperson, unit treasurer, campaign treasurer, unit vice-presi- dent, even volunteer driver for 12 ia Bi Georgetown resident Ted Gorth is retiring from the Georgetown unit of the Canadian C: volunteer. ‘ancer Society, after more than 20 years as an active ears. “The success of the Cancer Society is made up of committed people like him,” said current Georgetown and area unit Cancer Society president Paul Armstrong. “We were fortunate to have his tal- ent and expertise.” “T’ve met a lot of beautiful peo- hours and hours that dedicated per- sonnel put in duties such as con- venor of drivers, patient service chairperson or education and fundraising.” Mr. Gorth has been retired since 1980. His job moved the Gorths to Georgetown from St. Catharines in 1960. SInce that time, Mr. Gorth has also volunteered for a myriad of agencies and causes. He was select- ed as Georgetown’s Citizen of the Year for 1987. Mr. Gorth stressed that he is appreciative of the very caring, dedicated people he has met throughout the community over the years. The Gorths are finally going to slow down and enjoy more time for themselves, although Mr. Gorth will continue to volunteer with the United Way in commercial fundraising. Look at Wastewise for costume ideas With Halloween just around the comer, a Wastewise volunteer has come up with an innovative suggestion for people who want to use their imaginations to create costumes for themselves or their children. Georgetown resident Dee Rockley said the mounds of used clothing at the Armstrong Avenue waste reduction and recycling centre offer ities for those looking for unique Halloween costumes. Parents, community group members, Guide leaders and school children are just some could benefit from the inexpensive fare found at interesting pieces of clothing and props for their pro- ductions, she added. “There are all sorts of odds and ends at Wastewise, countless possibil- environment. of the people who is to visit it. including drapes, curtains and old lamps,” Rockley said. “It’s just a matter of getting the word out so that people are aware of the types of items at the centre that might be useful to someone else.” Rockley, who recently became a Wastewise volun- teer, said she’s always had a general interest in the “T believe there are still a tremendous number of people who don’t know what is at Wastewise,” she said, adding that the best way to learn about the centre Wastewise is located at 36 Armstrong Avenue. It is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 (noon) to 8 Saturday, November 14th, 1 p.m. Route: Moore Park — Main St.- Maple Ave. - Guelph St. Entries or other information, please contact The Lions Club, Chairman Bob Jackson, P.O. Box 73, Georgetown L7G 4T1 877-4731 This Year's Theme... “A Canadian Chaistmas” p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Young Adult Club Calling all 11-14 year olds. Halton Hills Public Libraries is offering a four-week program design especially for you. The program will be held October 7, 14, 21, 28 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Georgetown and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Acton. The cost is $10 and includes all materials. Registration must be done in person at the Information Desk in Georgetown or the Circulation Desk in Acton. Please be prepared to pay the program fee when you register. For more information call 873-2681 or 853-0301. LAYING THIS THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDA\ « HOLLYWOOD TAVERN eo ee HART BRAKE HOTEL DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS NOW WITH 3 POOL TABLES AT THE CORNER OF WINSTON CHURCHILL & HIGHWAY 7 877-4161 THE HOME OF COUNTRY & WESTERN MUSIC oor IxxITIrr Beaumont NA usic Why Not Specialize? LESSONS AVAILABLE * for x 4 JAZZ & BLUES GUITAR * * Spaces still available for Piano Lessons Tuesdays 1300 GUELPH ST. 877.49]9 GEORGETOWN N 0 p.m. Dine-In Only

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