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weekender january 18 1986 p7 shes 90 and still goin strong by steve houston staff reporter unionvilles mildred temple has an appointment book that would rival the likes of mayor carole bell though she doesnt make political decisions her accomplishments in the area over the years make her a respected and soughtafter member of the community and she celebrates her 90th birthday tomorrow her involvement in union villa the unionville home society herit age village and other projects has cast her in the role of fundraiser committee worker auxiliary worker friend teacher student and participant the greatest way to avoid boredom is to get out and do something for somebody said mrs temple from her meadowbrook lane home last wednesday referred to by some as the first lady of unionville mrs temple said the concept of serving ones community was instilled by her father to illustrate the point she explained how her father would only buy goods from the local general store when her parents moved to union ville from toronto in 1937 she said that was a small gesture of his to help benefit the community i guess you could say that it is something i inherited from my parents she noted as she grew older the concept of community service became more a part of her personality while a student at torontos havergal college she was a volunteer at st christopher house she worked in the poor areas of the city bringing hampers of food and clothing to the less fortunate when her husband died in 1954 mrs temple became more instrumental in making local community dreams come true pet projects she undertook and saw through was the establishment of the bruces mill conservation area assisting emotionally and men tally handicapped adults for the canadian mental health association and helping form the unionville home society she was a member of the societys board of directors for six years retired for one year and began another term of office two years ago during her service there she participated in the planning of union mildred temple may be 90 but it hasnt stopped her takes a break to examine a chickadee who landed on villa and heritage village a 92unit complex of bungalows for seniors from her tireless efforts in the community here she her window sill as well as heritage centre a community centre for seniors it all has given me a lot of satisfaction inasmuch as i have disco vered how wonderful people can be she noted there are so many people i have come to love and respect in my 40 years in the com munity her latest pet project though she admits it is still a dream is to try and get some smaller homes built for local seniors she said the monster homes currently being put up everywhere in unionville are impractical for people in their retirement years these homes are built for people in their prime she said it deprives seniors of the ability to buy and keep a smaller home that is easier to maintain with mrs temples track record it isnt unconceivable that her dream could well become a reality blue hills holds meeting parents of emotionally disturbed children dont have to feel alone blue hills academy is a centre of information and counselling for these children and their parents a public information night to explain residential treatment and home care programs will be held tuesday jan 21 at 730 pm those interested in attending are asked to call 7734323 in adv ance the academy is located on the north side of bloomington sideroad between yonge and bathurst streets