Halton Hills Newspapers

Halton Hills This Week (Georgetown, ON), 9 October 1993, p. 9

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- Seniors bus service hits some roadblocks By Eileen Ross. A busing service instituted for Georgetown seniors isn’t being-accepted as well as the service’s sponsors, the mer- chants of Georgetown Marketplace, had hoped. The free service started last Tuesday and the pro- posed schedule has the bus picking up seniors at the four seniors living complexes in Georgetown every Tuesday and delivering them to the Georgetown Marketplace for shopping between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. However, Florence Smith associated with the Halton Senior’s Health Council, believes not enough research and thought was put into cre- ating the busing system. “They just didn’t do their homework.” says Smith. She has several seniors on her side in questioning some aspects of the system. They feel the bus ride is too long, (an hour from first pick-up to mall drop-off) and the shop- ping time should be increased. Smith feels the time at which shopping is scheduled is inconvenient because it’s during the lunch he jour. Also, Smith claims not enough seniors were consult- ed on whether or not the ser- vice would actually be help- ful to them. Instead, she says plans were made without proper background into the mts and needs of the seniors community. The scheduled shopping day apparently interferes with the Georgetown Seniors group meeting, and various other groups and clubs that have already begun for the year. According to Smith, pas- sengers who have to walk with a cane, walker or even wheelchairs didn’t receive a proper amount of considera- tion. It seems the bus doesn’t have facilities for them. tminia Henderson, manager of Georgetown Marketplace, was given the opportunity to respond to Smith’s criticisms concern- ing the service, and said, “The seniors bus service was PARTY OF CANADA Dick MacDuffee Halton Hills This Week, Saturday, October 9, 1993 — Page 9 seniors. It is to be hoped the senior citizens of our com- munity can make good use of the system and that the wish- es and needs of everyone involved is respected. Not just the seniors, but also those associated with provid- ing the generous bus service. highly requested, therefore the mall is providing compli- mentary service for one month. . At the end of the month it will be re-evaluat- d.” It’s unfortunate such a conflict has arisen over a ser- vice created to benefit CONSULTING & TRAINING Windows & DOS Computers & SOFTWARE Confused-by Windows, DOS, 386's, 486's? Are you starting a home based business? Clear move greases mmuiate on the side. Thoroughly the filter with filter cleaner a ddegreaser and rinse both the spa and ‘solution. =) Do you need assistance with the selection or installation of computers and software? Are you planning to install a 8 Lantastic, Windows for Work- groups or similar network? Is your computer system crashing and driving you crazy with ‘bugs’? ® B call us for your computer and software consulting and training! M.A. LAMOTHE & ASSOCIATES INC. 10 Oak Ridge Drive Georgetown, Ontario L7G.5G6 Telephone: (905)877-2203 ‘additional shocking treatments may be ny. Candidate for Halton-Peel Fax: (905)877-4811 Now is the Time for Positive Change. call: 873-8822 Brick Laying Carpet and Tile Cat —= Carpet & Upholstery Bookkeeping ering Cleaning SMM [son nerwownse sou] | CARPENTRY & | | Mastro Tile Sg | temoyy rh Contractor Fl New and Ropais hermmormmune ol ree une ceca aia cuter 4 1 & cold buffet including Chimneys “RENOVATIONS: ADDITIONS 2 Carpet also available receplne Established In This Area aD ey TENGE 330 Guelph St., Unit #9 Oe okee NEW NUMBER Over 35 Years * ALL GENERAL CONTRACTING iss gen RRALinchowee Hatontilel | B77 _ D3 DO 877-9: 595 ‘Ang Civiero Mike Civiero 905 oe 2399 Ontario LOP +HO os) (005) 873-9838 (519) 853-0338 (905) 873- (619) 853-3667__JJ_| DUCT-CLEANING OUR SPECIALITY Gravel Maintenance J Green Products Home Improvement insurance) TODD SIMPSON RENOVATION Insurance Services + General Repairs & RR. #5, Caledon East| 100% natural cleaning and Ontari personal care radii Interior Renovations poe) Electrical Repairs & CALL FOR A FREE CATALOGUE Installations Janice Sukhiani 877-9515 CALL 873-8956 Roofing Roofing f Rentals] T.V. Repairs Water Softeners URCOTTE REPARS TO ALL MODELEOF| |- Ey Ly ¢ AN Wiravew ROOFING LTD INDOW CLEANERS OOFING Ts & VCRs col MANE | | pesioentiat sPeciausts * Residential Also Microwaves, Stereos pebe P 8H 2° sino cleased Inside and put * Commercial « Industrial ‘SPECIALIZING IN Conv Janis or Roland Holley + Eavestroughs cleanediwashed & i : © ASPHALT SHINGLES Free Estimate on Carry-In TV Repaire water consultants shined The Wainwright family have e ROOF REPAIRS M R WINDOW AND. been servicing the community ¢ CEDAR SHINGLES 873-1820 Bus. (905) 874-3044 EEN REPA\ for over 30 yrs. UARANTEED * J. J. Electronics for (519) area FOR berinies 877-1314 487759432. anoworotumsr cern | |1-800-463-3622 | . | (905) 457-8593 (couecn

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