Church founders provided for past and future Continued from page 9 15 · Thursday, February 28, 2013 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com "That developed, I think, a sense of calling. My first (university) degree was in psychology and sociology and that gave me some tools to respond to human need, but I think I was looking for more. I was at McGill and the faculty of divinity was close to where I lived. I used to work there in the library and I think I was drawn into the community." Today, the mother of two, and grandmother to two, continues to work endless hours each week. The addition of colleague Rev. Amy Persons Parkes has been a "tremendous support." "She's magnificent. We've been enriched by the new resources that she's brought and that brings me more energy and frees me up to do other things," said Murray-Hayes, recently honoured with a silver anniversary gala. "It's been a really good balance in terms of the ministry responding to the mission of the church in as many creative ways as we possibly can." After 25 years, Murray-Hayes believes she has mellowed, but is still extremely passionate about the mission of the church and protecting it. "I'm noticing human need is just so often ignored by so many systems in our society and we have to work hard to make sure that the church doesn't get caught in that. One of the most important things we've done over the past 15 years is we have a Caring Team that responds to people on an individual basis in the congregation and in the community and in the wider world and I think that's really crucial." One of her weaknesses, she admitted, is feeling she must fix every problem. "I'm learning, I think I've changed over the years. I'm trying to live with the ambivalences of life and the frustrations of life and yet still help people find hope in times of difficulty." Murray-Hayes gives credit to the church's founding members for the continuity of community that exists at Maple Grove United. "Just as the last of their children were moving out and on with their lives, they put on an addition which included a gymnasium. That was probably the defining moment in the potential for what the church could be in the community. So they paid to provide a resource to other peoples' children and that commitment to children and youth has meant this has not been a church that aged with its founders, that we do still have children and youth." Collision? What's Next? If you've been involved in a less serious motor vehicle collision in Halton Region, you are asked to attend one of our new, convenient Collision Reporting Centres, (CRC) located at 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville and 490 Childs Dr., Milton. These centralized locations make reporting safe, easy and more convenient for motorists. They also free up valuable time for police officers to attend other calls. Beginning March 1, 2013, please drive or tow your damaged vehicle to a CRC if there are: no injuries or fatalities no criminal activity apparent, like impaired driving no federal, provincial or municipal government vehicle involved no dangerous goods involved no damage to other property, such as the roadway, fences or other structures Police cruisers will continue to be dispatched to collisions involving injury, death, criminal activity, etc...Motorists in other areas of Halton Region can also attend a CRC, but we understand the great distances involved. A police cruiser may be dispatched to look after you. Upon calling our Communications/9-1-1 Centre to report your collision, a police-contracted towing company with set fees will be sent to your location if needed. Why Use a Collision Reporting Centre? The Halton Regional Police Service is proud to partner with Accident Support Services International Ltd. in order to better serve the citizens of Halton. Collision Reporting Centres (CRCs) have been established in Oakville and Milton to provide a faster and safer process for reporting minor vehicle collisions. These CRCs are funded entirely by supporting insurers so there is no cost to the Police Service or local taxpayers. If you are involved in a collision and you are not certain of what to do, please contact the Halton Region Police Service Communications Bureau for direction and information. According to the Highway Traffic Act, you must report a collision forthwith. The Halton Collision Reporting Centres 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, (905)825-4640 Open 8 a.m. 8 p.m./7 days a week 490 Childs Drive, Milton, (905)636-3100 Open M-F: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Our professional staff at Halton Accident Support Services will guide you through the process! For further information about Collision Reporting Centres, please visit www.accsupport.com