Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), February 3, 1990, p. 2

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Page J THE HERALD OUTLOOK Saturday February Slue Jay broadcaster to speak at Heart Foundation kick off By ALLISON Herald Special Buck Martinez former star Toronto Blue Jay catcher who went on to a successful career in sports broadcasting will be in Georgetown Wednesday for the Heart and Stroke Foundation s Kick Off Luncheon for the annual campaign The luncheon is being held at North Halton Golf and Country Club from noon until 130 Local businessmen and members of the community are Jo at tend Rick Gallop the executive tor of the foundation will be joined at the luncheon b Mr Martinez the special guest speaker Heart disease strokes are Canada s number one killer more than all other disease combined explained Bob the Hills campaign chairman I hope everyone would give something to the campaign It s an important cause Everyone knows someone either in their family or a fnend who have been affected by heart problems said Mr Malcolmson It s an opportunity to give something back Mr Malcolmson previous co chairman for the cancer society and a volunteer in the fight against cystic fibrosis explained fundrais ing for the Heart and Stroke dation is in a transitional stage this year For the last few years the Hills campaign hab been organized from Burlington It was after personal request from Steamer that Mr accepted the job of organizing a local campaign We haen set a for the jmpaign We would be happy if raised combined from he kick off luncheon the chat boxes and the door to door can said Mr The end result is we d 1 ke to set up a local chapter of the founda both for fundraising and as a support system said Mr Malcolmson Statistics Canada says improvements in diagnosis treatment and life styles hae resulted in many lives being saved from heart disease each ear While the Heart and Stroke Foundation is encouraged by the improvements over 80 Cana dians died in 1989 as a result of heart disease and stroke The foundation s fundraising goal for 1990 is million to be us ed primarily to pay for research and education programs The foun funds more than two thirds of all heart and stroke research in Ontario Many research requests have to be turned away because of a lack of funds Volunteers be amassing in Hills during the week of Feb to Another event is also happening in town Work That Body aerobics studio is hosting Dance for Heart at the studio in the morning from 9 am 12 pm and again m the evening from 7 m The owner OFFICE MAGIC FOR ALL YOUR OFFICE STATIONERY NEEDS Guelph St Georgetown HOMEMADE PIES DAILY SPECIAL SMALL COFFEE REG DONUT ONLY Donuts Dally on OPCIV HOURS 8731211 BuckM of Work Liune Burns says she expect about 200 par to si up for three hours of continuous fun team done to a Cahpso theme According to Ms Burns the idea is to promote aerobic fitness while ng mone tht Heart and Stroke Foundation I think every business should support a chanty For me fitness and the Heart and Stroke Foundation go hand in hand We are in the business of prevention Last was raised at the Dance for Heart event and Ms Burns says this year s goal is to top that Participants have a choice of either raising donations or paying a minimum fee of to pale artinez on a team Spectators are welcome to at tend in return for a donation For more information on the Dance for Heart call Laurie Burns at or drop by Work That Bod and pick up a sponsor sheet Volunteers for the Heart and Stroke Foundation are needed for canvassing Contact Bob Malcolmson 2972 Tickets for the kick off luncheon are available 25 each from Brand Realty Mountainview or phone FINE A FURNITURE CUSTOM DESIGNED FURNITURE ReUpholstery 8531 359 38 Mill St E ACTON DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC TRENTON 18 CHURCH STREET GEORGETOWN ACROSS I ROM LIBRARY HO AND CULTURAL CENTRE GEORGETOWN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES A Princess Anne Drive are pleased to announce that MARGARET CAWKWELL BSc CCFP has oined their association Dr graduated from the University of Toronto Medical School in She completed a two year Family Medicine residency at Sunnybrook Hospital in June and recently completed months of extra training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at St Michael Hospital She ob tamed her certification in Family Medicine from the College of Family Physicians of Canada Glen Williams is now preparing for Canada Day By CLIFF SIMON Ileratd Special The Glen Williams Town Hall board seeks your support and in volvement in preparation for this year Canada Day celebrations All who attended last year ities will recall a dnmalic change format from ious Primarily the inge of location into the Glen Williams Park a more atmosphere f Oil it tivitics displays and com missanes Various groups Block Parents EAGLE POWER New comers Club were well represented and gamed a high ie of public exposure Many church groups citizens scouts and guides provided a rich selection of food refreshments and good old fashioned fun Notable by its absence was the perennial beer garden By all ac counts this feature was not missed and will not be planned into this year s event It was generally observed that without the beer garden as the strong focal point and with the new sprawling relax ed site in the park the day s events were watched enjoyed and par in by more people and in a relaxed and easy going way A strong contrast to Canada Days in recent memory The C inada Day bash in the Gltn has a long history and is tionall enjoyed by virtually living within an ever in creasing from Glen Williams The folks upon v horn the success of the day depends find the rewards are many and fulfilling This its up to you Find the time and in this Thursday evening Feb it 7 in to go to the Glen Williams town Hall Be part of the and the making of the best yet Canada Day Without fresh community read personal participation the spirit and life of the community risks stagnation and decay But with your modest investment of time and dedication coupled with that of a growing host of regular volunteers who cant seem to get enough fun the community will together grow closer and prosper GOT 10 MINUTES Super Lube Help Your SonDaughter Plan For COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION FOR PARENTS Thursday February 8th 6 45pm 800pm AT GEORGETOWN DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL Junior 10 and Senior presentations both will be made at p and at m Learn to Drive and Survive CALL YOUR LOCAL YOUNG DRIVERS OFFICE FOR FUTURE COURSES Over graduate recommend Young Drivers of Canada centres coast coast Driver training tor all ages Free pick up at home lor in car Pr vote in car Instruct on Defensive driving you The Young Drivers program is only available at a Young Drivers Centre SERVING ACTON AND SURROUNDING AfltA 8770751

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