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New programs helps young mothers Group concept offers support SECTION A THE HERALD June IMS Page Firefighters busy By CHERYL Herald If you are pregnant or a young parent between and the Young Parents PrograrnisIooWngforyou The program which is sponsored by the Georgetown Open Door Youth Program started through work be ing done with the Hoi ion Young Mother Resource Group Outreach worker Star McGulre was hired last April once the pro gram received funding from the Ministry of Community and Social Services Being a new program a great deal of development was needed she said Mrs had to make contact with the community and forge a bond with area doctors and social agencies If they have clients who would benefit from the program Mrs McGulre said the young mothers can be referred to the parents pro gram Once she gets the names of women who may be Interested in the program the outreach worker personally gets in touch with them and makes a home visit She explains what her role In the program is and goes over what the program does The mother which runs from 430pm to Mon days provides a support system for moms and a forum for them to sir their concerns and problems An early childhood education teacher takes care of the children while the young women meet with Star is the outreach worker tor the Young Parent Pro gram each other What is done and discussed in the groups Is flexible Mrs McGulre said to meet the needs of the Topics revolve around the mothers interests It Is designed to provide a support group the outreach worker said And to help reduce the Isolation felt by the young parents and provide information The mothers have supper with their children and all transportation to and from St Andrew Church where the program Is held One of the big Issues most young women with babies face is housing Mrs McGuire said Most end up liv Ing with their parents Although this could be a good situation the outreach worker said It would be nice if they had a choice The second group for mothers and children runs Fridays from 10 a m to 1 m It Is a time for us all to be together and have fun Mrs McGulre said Outings are planned which both mom ana child can par Sometimes there is sq much stress involved in raising a child that hopefully It gives them a break so they can enjoy the kids and company of other mothers Mrs McGuire said It is slowly getting through the community that the program Is available One problem the outreach worker finds is she Is not sure if the women are feeling inundated by all these workers It is sometimes hard to set up an appointment Mrs McGuire said The girls she has met with have been open and responded well Everyone has visions and their mind set on what a worker is Mrs McGuire said Once she meets with them the outreach worker Is able to The fire department put out car fires a grass fire and removed a woman trapped In an elevator last week On her home visits Mrs McGulre does more than Just explain what her program is all about She listens to the women a per problems and tries to be of assistance In getting them In touch with the right agency We tend to refer a lot she said Mrs McGulre who recently graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree majoring In family studies feels she was hired first for her academic background and secondly for her Mrs has done volunteer work before and has been a single parent I have a Tittle empathy with the girls she said I find when we meet we get along fine the atmosphere Is more relaxed than professional The program is still looking for support from the community in the form of donations of baby supplies such as clothing toys and crib sheets Anyone wanting more Information on the program can reach Mrs McGulre at A truck fire June at 11 36 on Mountain view Road South caused damage Suspected cause of the fire which was in the engine area was an electrical malfunction In or under the dash June at m at 141 Con federation St the transmission line of a car caught fire There was no damage Firefighters rushed to Lot Con cession June at to put out a grass fire Someone was burn ing garbage and the flames went out of control June at m firefighters rescued a woman trapped in an elevator at 115 John St Firelighters Investigated an alarm activation June 10 at at Park Ave They discovered it false alarm Buy A Lb or Buy A Box M Newest citizen welcomed By BETTY Herald Special BALLINAFADThe village has a lovely new addition with the birth of a baby girl named Abbey Proud parents are Jack and J Woods The Ladies baseball team pulled off a win In a recent game that was most exciting for the spectators The score was always close and the lead was exchanged between the two teams frequently Legion Auxiliary Herald Special The Plymouth Group once again had a very successful steak dinner and dance recently Their commit tee Is to be congratulated Now we con all look forward to entertaining our Heeds from Plymouth when they once again visit with us to march the War riors Day Parade at the lion Don forget your meeting this Thursday June is It will be your last this summer The branch is holding their appreciation night for the ladles on Friday June 17 at pm See you all there Ethel Anthony Is In the Bramp ton hospital and I happy to say is doing just fine and will be home Graduation Thanks to a hit by Vlvinn which brought in two runs the gome went to by an ls16 score The tickets In the Art Auction on June are now available at the store Turnout is expected lo be heavy so t is sable to purchase your tickets in advance ELLS DRIVING SCHOOL Urn NEXT COURSE STARTS SEPTEMBER 6th to SEPTEMBER 28th Monday Wednesday Nights 6 30 to 9 30 For Information About Courses or Private Lessons phone 8772671 Cut FRENCH FRIES LBS- I STEAKETTES 1UIS Schneider VEAL CORDON ROUGE 32 5 oi portions BATTERED BOSTON BLUEFISH 10 LBS aW Dvenheat Maple Leaf CHEESE SLICES 40LBS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8530101 MILL ST ACTON ONTARIO ft worth to Acton HOURS Man 9 to 5 Tuet Frt to 6 Sat to 6 Sun to 5 Deans E Young granddaughter of Catherine Young of Georgetown and the lite Albert Young graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Environmental Studies with Honors Geography In the Cooperative Program Mi graduated the Dean Honor List September Ms Young will begin a twoyear Muter of Science Physical Geography at the University of Columbia with a Natural Science and Engineering Research Council Scholarship M Young Is a 1983 graduate of York Mills Collegiate In Good service good coverage good price- Thats State Farm insurance If A SI 8731833 Llkeagoodneghbor State Farm is there I Halton Hills Unit Canadian Cancer Society fg In Cooperation With The Herald presents Symphony Strawberries at the DOMINION SEED HOUSE Celebrating Their 60th Anniversary Georgetown Ontario on Saturday June 18th 1988 Strawberry Shortcake end Refreshments Ukranlan Shevchertko Mustcil Ensemble Chorus Mando- Orchestra and Dancers am Hone and Surrey Hides Don McKiven from BalHnafad 00 lo 2 00 Internationally Famous Horticulturist Radio TV Personality 11 am Demonstration or Shoeing Hones by Sieve Kane 12 to 2 00pm Youth Symphony 2 00 jl m prat I from 10 00a m to Art Dryidale CFR8 Gardening Personality Canada 11 Special Ceremonies 2 00pm Antiques and Crafts by Many Exhibitors Ford fire Truck on Display Walking Tour of Ihe Grounds which Includes 6 acres of Peonies at their very best ALL PROCEEDS TO THE Bus Service Sat June 1888 ContmencesaMOam Arena to High School and then back to Dominion Seed House clrcSng back Arena parking lot continuing run again Transit Authority ADMISSION- Adults 00 Teen i Children izuMfit FREE CANADIAN SOCIETY CANCER THE HALTON HILLS CLASSICS AGAINST CANCER AUTO SHOW SUNDAY 19 On Fathers Day Rain or Shine in SCENIC CEDARVALE PARK GEORGETOWN Vintage Antique Classic Road Cars Race Cars Motorcycles FEATURING Wmnerof Pebble Beach Concerns Elegance Pebble Beach California Model J PLUS Kit Cars Rods Exotics and More ALSO Musical Entertainment All Day Maple Lodge Farms Chicken Barbecue Posters TeeShirts Programs GATES OPEN AT 11 A M ADMISSION Adults Children Under 10 Children under FREE Children Under 14 Must Be Accompanied By An Adult Take Trafalgar Road or Highway to Georgetown and Follow the Signs ALL PROCEEDS TO THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY DU CANCER 9