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Page 4—Halton Hills This Week, Wednesday, October 28, 1992 tl a PRODUCTS SNOW PLOW PUMP ERVICE SPECIAL Get off to a QICK START By Wendy Long with our Preseason Special. $ 5 ‘TAXES In a classroom tucked away at Have your pump serviced EXTRA the back of Sacre Coeur School in jand seals replaced for only Georgetown, a 71-year-old woman is learning to read and write for the first time in her life. She has been a Canadian for almost 50 years. A young man from Columbia is expanding his English language skills, and a woman, originally from Macedonia, who suffered a stroke is learning speech all over MEYER PARTS. They are top of the line quality products. MILTON TRUCK EQUIPPERS TEL:875-1962 SUNDAY NOV. 1 Hours: 12 Noon fo 5 p.m. ~ GEORGETOWN STORE ONLY ~ GOWNS from ®99 to ®499 Not All Sizes Available In-Stock gowns also ON SALE at great savings!! Alterations extra can be arranged at a later date Visa and Pa MasterCard Accepted rd Let us help you plan your Special Day! *& Dyeable shoes and accessories +& Wedding invitations *& Professional personalized service *& Wedding gowns and headpieces *® Attendants gowns *& Dresses for the mother of the bride and groom -- 1993 Bridal Show — will be held January 17, 1993 at Georgetown and District High School. ___ Brides you may register with us now for 2 FREE TICKETS. of its kind in basics of the language. again. These are but a few of the many participants of an English As a Second Language class jointly sponsored by the North Halton Literacy Guild and the Halton Roman Catholic School Board. The class, taught by Eileen Evans of the literacy guild, is held two mornings a week from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. As well as speaking skills, the class emphasizes literacy: writing and spelling improvement. “Tt’s the only class of this kind running in North Halton,” said Evans. The program is designed for indi- vidual adult tuition, so the numbers are kept low. There are three people on the waiting list to access the class. The program is rewarding for its eager students, who have a great thirst for knowledge. Many of them have led restricted lives because of their lack of literacy skills and opportunity to learn. There are varying degrees of ability within the room. “English is very hard to learn,” said one woman quietly, but sure that her efforts will reap eventual re ‘eward. All of the students are thrilled to Members of the English as a second language cl English class the only one North America NEL lass enjoy eating the be there and say that they’re having fun learning. The students have a message they feel is important for other Halton Hills-citizens whose literacy skills need improving: “People shouldn’t be embarrassed to learn in their old age. Never quit learn- ing.” The 71-year-old woman, “Grace”, is perhaps the most inspi- rational in the dynamic class. Her parents died in Poland when she was a young child, and WWII snatched her into a German prison camp for many long, brutal years. “They fed us potato skins,” Grace said emphatically. “I thought I was going to die.” Her siblings were killed. She fled to Canada on her release from the camp, searching for a bet- ter life. She said she knew Canada would be the best. Grace worked to survive, and schooling was long forgotten. She learned the English language on her 0 4 t’s so inspirational, what’s coming out of this class,” said Evans, who has been in education for 33 years. “I'd love for high school kids to come into the class and see their dedication.” . y THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF HALTON HILLS COURTESY NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING WARD 2/ NINTH LINE / STEELES AVENUE I, Subject Property Pt. Lot 15, Con.9 and discuss a Town of Halton Hills (Oakville) Time: 7:00 \\ 873-1470 77 Main St. S., Downtown Georgetown DO9/TUCCIARONE Council for the Town of Halton Hills will conduct a Public Meeting to examine sed amendment to the Halton Hills Official Plan and Zoning By-law 1965-136 to permit a gas bar and convenience store. ‘The property is located on the south side of Steeles Avenue, at the Ninth Line n Halton Hills. The property has a municipal address of 15076 Steeles Avenue, Further information is available in the Planning Department. ALL INTERESTED CITIZENS ARE WELCOME p.m. Date: Monday, November 2, 1992 Location: Council Chamber Halton Hills (Georgetown)