Page 2— Halton Hills This Week, Wednesday, July 14, 1993 APPLE Auto Glass 354 Guelph St., Unit 27, Georgetown, Ont. (416) 873-1655 Catholic board is “Sharing the Spirit” During a recent visit to the Port Antonio Schools in Jamaica, Mary Ellen Matthews, secretary at St. Peter’s School, Milton, of the Halton Roman Catholic School Board, witnessed the desperate need for educa- tional texts and supplies in these classes. Realizing how fortunate we are in Canada and determined to help énhance the educational experience of these needy Marquis Limo: ‘We Specialize in Weddings. Gate sfibe cose bu Serena é Seat ‘windows and conversation seating for : with bar facilities and T.V. ‘We will provide champagne and glasses. Compe sie pe pe een Bee 455- 4112 hee : 877-1674 1\ Sy aan 00. eae addtional ‘hour. $295.00 children, she embarked on a program to recycle used and/or discarded educational -resource materials within Secondary School in Milton and Mary Ellen Matthews. In January, 1993 the team requested all Catholic her own Board. schools in Halton to send Mary Ellen donations of Matthews Response any used or approached : . outdated Mr. Cliff overwhelming texts and Byrnes, i materials to Director of to Catholic the “Project Education of board's Jamaica” the Halton Catholic School Board, with her proposal to- send outdated materials including texts, resources, pencils, Paper, etc. to these needy students in Jamaica. Upon Mr. Byrnes’’ enthusiastic endorsement of this. worth- while initiative, “PROJECT JAMAICA” began. The program was coordi- nated by Brenda Reddy, Program Manager of Continuing Education Services, Karen Roche and Elizabeth Kuhr, Office Managers at Bishop Reding book project r----- = WITH THIS COUPON GOLDEN Bes & CHIPS = TAKE-OUT | SPE ae THURS. & FRI. ONLY HALIBUT & CHIPS WITH THIS COUPON. OFFER ENDS JULY 16/93. -----------7 *3° ay receiving site in Oakville. feos ° response was overwhelm- ing! A total of 450 boxes or the equivalent of 15 tons of materials were collected between January and June, 1993 from all the elementary and secondary schools and through staff donations within the Halton Roman Catholic School Board. Director of Education, Cliff Byrnes, was pleased with the results, noting that “the Halton Catholic schools continually reach out to serve the community, locally INSTANT RESERVATIONS CANADA 3000 Return Airfares from: Vancouver $349.- Calgary $319.- Edmonton $319.- |= Winnipeg $229.- Halifax $199.- St.Johns .. $249,- ‘Add Airport Tax & GST to above prices, ONT REG # 1120980 SBP ROOS TRAVEL 873-2000 and globally. It is always gratifying to help others to help themselves, especially when it comes to further one’s education.” The materials will be shipped later this month free of charge, via Air Canada. Mr. Sam Roberts, President of the Kiwanis Club of Port Antonio and Mr. Vincent Holgate, Managing Director of the Fern Hill Club, Jamaica are coordinating these arrangements. When contacted, Mr. Roberts was totally amazed at the gen- erosity of the board and assured Mrs. Matthews that the materials would be well appreciated and assist the needy in enjoying a higher quality of education. Mrs. Matthews and Mrs. Reddy agreed that “this pro- ject would not have been as successful-as it was without the support of the Board’s teaching staff, student helpers; maintenance and mid-management _ staff. Truly a reflection of the board’s motto “Sharing The Spirit”! "I HIRE A STUDENT Si opening Soon < the. Theme of Things: See next week’s ad for more details | PENTHOUSE 653, 4 1 hp, 1Stew OV. A ‘compact unit for three be ip toes bucket Seats. Innoor/OuToooR Spas CLuBHoUSE | mts, Te, 15 hp. 1.5kw, 110V. A ‘compact unit with a deep lounge and. bucket seats. it for three Great Scott Model 9060 93x93x37, 7 jets, 1.5 hp, 5.5 kw, 220 V. Designed to people in spacious ‘comfort *4,995. EMERALD ISLE Bedroom Gallery and SPAS-AR-US 265 Guelph Street _ Georgetown (next to Belamys) 873-2753