Ontario Community Newspapers

Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), December 31, 1985, p. 2

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Iage Tilt lit Tuesday December 31 1085 Neighbors help out 102 families The Good Neighbor Service more than an average of of food and toys to 102 needy Hal Ion Hills families this year volunteer Pea ret Porter said The number is up about per from previous years he said Oddly the increase in number did not mean families received leas this year An in donations meant fa mill were receiving more Mr Porter So helpful was the community that for the first time the Good Neighbor Service has plans to make an Easter delivery with remaining donations More the service is the reason Mr Porter gave for Increased interest The high school was enormously helpful to Mr Porter said They donated With the help of donations to he Kinettes they bought most of the toys Stewnrttown Public School had a dance where the on charge was a can of food Another charged the same fee to a Wtll over 1 cans of food collected from schools and church Mr Porter said The Good Neighbor Service bought turkeys small hams carrots turnips potatoes apples oranges butter some candy Deliveries began Dec 22 and finished the next day at noon All but one basket got delivered Mr Porter said One man we couldn find because he moved but we find him tit said Speed Kings No shortage of trails for crosscountry skiers There a no shortage of sites to lay down your new cross country skis and track into the wilds Here a look at some of the facilities in our region which arc run by the Region Conservation Authority Hilton Falls Conservation Area Is located In heavily wooded section of the Niagara Escarpment Just north of Milton on Regional Road The total forest complex is over acres There is a novice to Intermediate trail that is km long a km trail for novice intermediate skiers and a km trail for intermediates who want more of a challenge For an update on trail conditions call 8540262 Mounts berg Conservation Area has a variety of winter activities but it s still possible to find quiet seclusion The Lookout is km long and Is suitable for the novice or intermediate A trail is called Pioneer Creek and it leads skiers through deciduous forest and conifer ous plantations A smaller 1 km novice trail is called Wildlife Walkway skiers pass through wildlife exhibits and observation areas For trail conditions call At Crawford Lake Conservation Area you will find a site rich in heritage geological and natural features can also visit the site of a illy re constructed Indian Village and the scenic lake is located 12 km west of Milton Avenue Line days otter Christmas these I wait to hustle Id the nearest big hill and try out new sleds and toboggans times Us more fun to gang up though as a threesome Seen here are Danny 12 Michael and David Herald Liver transplant recovery going well A though her Tummy painful from the transplant operation a 12 Acton area girl is now smiling Jokes from her hospital bed at London Ontario University Hospital Carol Bridge s father said his daughter is out of the Intensive care unit of the hospital and in the pediatrics ward where she starting to eat soft foods Shes doing pretty well Dick Bridge said Her liver functions look good seems to be working Carol received a new liver Dec just before Christmas from an unknown donor Before the transplant we figure she had much longer to go It her chance said her father This could be a rebirth for Carol Although it s still early to tell about whether the liver will be accepted by Carols body things look very promising Mr Bridge said The youngster is expected to be in hospital for a couple of months so that jtMQltor the- amount faMtfy An Ospringe Public School pupil Carol t been able to go to school this year because or poor health but While recuperet she 11 have a tutor again so she keeps up with her school work her father said Everybody been really support Its amazing bow many good people arc out there really Its great Mr Bridge said As for the donor family he was grateful to them 1 guess they know how we feel Vie re really happy they made that decision Mr Bridge said We re really thankful for the donor This is the type of thing that will become more and more in demand he said of transplant operations There are a lot of other people who to need this kind of surgery In the future and people should become aware of it Mr Bridge said Carol spirits have been up all the way Greeting from the staff of The Insurance House R0CKW00D HEIGHTS RETIREMENT HOME PRIVATE SEMI PRIVATE ROOMS Rales on request HEALTH CARE STAFF HRS LAUNDRY SERVICE HOUSEKEEPING T LOUNGE GAMES ROOM NUTRITIONAL MEALS Piatt Set REDUCED RATES FOR DEC 1985 ONCE A YEAR I SAVINGS Heather Paul Armstrong Joan Hewitt Jane I Armstrong Shelley Foskott Joan Anderson Rogers Sharon Greenslade I PAUL ARMSTRONG INSURANCE BROKERS Ltd 143 Mill Street Georgetown 8770133 When You Rent or Buy a Water Conditioner PHONE 18003879312 Offer Extended To Jan 8th Woodland Orientation Trail is 1 km long and It suitable Tor novice to intermediate The trail posses through gently rolling forest areas and passes by the main area attractions Iroquois Heritage Trail is km In length and if you ore an intermediate skier you like the rugged natural escarpment terrain tor trail call 854 Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area Is a well known and visibly prominent landmark on the Niagara Escarpment The area is located km west of Milton on Appleby Line Hun Trail Is km In length and the trail cuts through the develop ed park area perfect for novices frail Is km long and is suitable for novice to intermediate trail winds through rolling well sheltered escarpment terrain tor trail conditions call The hours of operation Tor all sites Is to pin Troll conditions can grooming depends on the weather Skiers can check on the trail conditions by phoning the areas before heading out Regular entrance fees are charged at all of he sites Count the Kllometr program sponsored by is being offered to skiers at the four Cards and literature about the can be picked up at each of the skiing areas IN THE HELLS Lake tour Report wanted Councillors asked town staff to IS of the final proposed plan for the Niagara Escarpment In June the Ontario cabinet deleted this section from the plan Correspondence from the Town ship of Lindsay asks for Hills support in requesting the of Section into the Plan as it the only source of protection to affected landowners training Membership in the Ontario Management Development Board Is to be decided by the 1986 budget committee council decided Monday night Tin Board is soliciting the town for its in house training Ski Halton Ifyoulovcskllng youwontwant miss these dates Feb there will be a cross country ski outing at Hilton Falls Conservation Area Feb there will historical ski tour and slide show Crawford Lake Conservation Area starting at 2 m Feb there will be a valentine oonlight ski at Mounlsborg Conser Area starling at p For more information on these programs run by the Region Conservation Authority call Crawford Lake Conservation Area has a lot to families in the winter The Centre features displays films special events a giftshaw lunchroom and much more Jan will be a lake tour at m Join the Crawford Lake staff in exploring the geology and of area For more information tall week Winter fun Look for a site to pass away the lont winter days Wildlife Centre has a variety of events planned Every weekend there are regular presentations at the Interpretive plus cross country trails tobogganing skating bonfires snow shoeing sleigh rides and tor information about Mounts berg located near Campbellville call weekdays To the rescue The Ministry of Natural is pitching in towards the cost of a slope stabilization project at Metcalfe Court In Georgetown A late December notice from Minister Vincent Kerno announced provincial approval of the project to correct a sliding rear yard and foundation The province will be paying per cent of the project costs with the remainder still being negotiated by the town and the homeowners LN ELLS 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