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Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), June 8, 1988, p. 5

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A Junes IMS- Page Citizens forum Information not available Where are our local politicians Why doesnt the mayor inform us about potential problems regarding the proposed ActonGeorgetown landfill site Vera Dixon the study iflg the quarry as a possible dump site himself that there is a possibility of leachate draining through the floor of the quarry While this would not affect Actons water supplies which are up grade of the quarry it would certainly at feet Georgetowns because our wells are down grade As Mr Dixon himself admitted the level In Georgetowns water would rise significantly if the purge wells were to fall I am aware that our mayor has to find a place for Hal tons garbage However hopefully he has spoken to Jim Bradley at the Ministry of the Environment about protecting our water Surely the mayor silence does not Indicate that he Is willing to sacrifice the one for the other Yours truly Diane Heartfelt thankyou Dear Sir On behalf of Hal Ion Womens Place our regional shelter for women I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following Georgetown businesses for their support of our recent fund raising evening First and foremost our grateful thanks to the Georgetown Little Theatre for their generous offer of a Benefit Performance to help us raise funds The play was a lot of fun and everyone had a delightful evening A special thank you to the Cellar Restaurant Not only did they cover the cost of the programs but they also arranged a special Benefit Menu of culinary delights which received rave reviews and helped make the evening a Gala Event Other businesses Wat kindly and graciously gave their support and deserve a big vole of thanks are Ar nold and Banbury Rapid Print Bakery Delight Cheri Lindsay Dance Studios The Hope Chest Varfan Ltd and I would also like to thank our local newspapers The Herald for Its Com News and especially the In dependent for their article on the Shelter plus Its timely series on the education we can As a relatively new Georgetown resident and this being my first at tempt at I personally want to thank everyone for turning what could have been an in timidating project into an enlighten Ins and delightful experience All in all It was a great evening thoroughly enjoyed by all In fact the comment overheard the most was Can we do it again next year On top of all this we raised 400 for the Shelter of which came from dinners at the Cellar Once again a million thanks to all concerned I couldnt have done It without you I Georgetown can be proud I Yours sincerely Mrs Cynthia Fund Raising Committee Assistance appreciated The Town of Hal ton Hills lion and Parka Department would like to thank the Georgetown Op timist Club for their help with the Region Seniors Games Day at the Georgetown Fairgrounds on Wednesday June 1988 Even though we only had a small turnout for the games the Optimist Club members were out in full force to provide a great lunch for our par ticipants Special thanks go out to Sandy Booth and Steve Gemesi for their help and last minute running around Once again we thank you for your support Yours truly Supervisor of Adult ServicesPark Bookings Rotary show Dear Sir On behalf of the Rotary Club of Georgetown I wish to extend to you and your entire staff an tlon of the support and encourage ment we received in connection with our recent fundraislng event Rotary Presents Due in large measure to the coverage provided by your newspaper and the talents of performers Involved in Good Man Charlie Brown as well as the soloists who preceded that production Rotary was able to raise something in excess of This money will be used for com service work by Rotary particularly fn support of the Senior liens Dinner and partly for our contribution to PolioPlua Through the medium of your newspaper we would also like to thank everyone who in any capaci ty helped us to put this show together The Rotary Dub hopes to present another evening of theatre next year Yours sincerely Michael D Burgoyne Artist missed Dear Sir The late Frank Black was more than Just the founding member of the Palette and Pencil Club established In 1966 In addition he was one of the founding and a life member of the Central Ontario Art Association established in the early 1950s which has grown to over members who meet monthly to paint in cities and communities of southern Ontario Many artists in Georgetown and area belong to the Central Ontario Art Association which will live on through the efforts Black Shirley Brambley President Palette and Pencil Club The top of the Globe The new executive of the Georgetown Little Theatre Dorothy Hunt president and Mary Jaw Waliak gathered at the annual dinner In on Satur- publicist Rack row Gordon Hunt treasurer and day Front row to right Kentner secretary Jacky vicepresident holds annual meeting Still time for university Its not too late for students from Regional secondary schools this spring to enrol in university this September The University of Guelph has set up a Career Hotline to help students who may be undecided about their career goals and to let them know about op portunities in the agricultural sciences Calling the tolltree number 16002657382 could lead to enrolment this fall and an exciting career The demand for graduates In the agricultural sciences Is excellent Freeman dean of the Ontario Agricultural College In fact a substantial shortage of graduates Is predicted over the next years By there will be near ly two jobs for every graduate he says agricultural graduates are already enjoying full employ ment with starting salaries last year averaging more than Most work In fields like marketing communications manufacturing public relations finance resource management and new product development Its tardy five years since Burl ington native Frank graduated in food science but he is already head brewer for Corllng OKeefe In its Montreal plant Two years ago he earned the highest mark on the British In stitute of Brewings associate ex ams He worked for two food com before Joining Carling and would recommend the brewing industry as an exciting career for microbiology and food science graduates Sixty per cent of Guelphs agricultural science graduates choose a career in business or In Up to per cent go on to higher education to become resear chers and professionals Less than 15 per cent return to the farm Many high school students teachers ana parents arent aware of these opportunities says Mr One of the ironies of this year of double enrolments when both four and fiveyear high school graduates are applying for unlversl is that although applications to the University of Guelph arc up almost per cent from last year applications in the agricultural sciences are down Regional Municipality students can take advantage of this demand Its not too late to enrol for the fall semester in the University of Guelphs agricultural science pro grams Call the Career Hotline at 8002657282 for information on how to apply Workshops on public speaking Osteoporosis Floral design and Fashion were he highlights of he annual meeting of District Womens Institute on Thurs day May The annual meeting was held at St Davids Church and produced many changes It was hosted by the Womens Institute President Mrs Elizabeth Trevlranus stepped down to her suc cessor Mrs Norma Alexander of Georgetown Mrs Trevlranus spoke of her deep appreciation for the sup port given to her by all members during her term of office and especially the support given by her dent Elect of the Federated Womens Institute of Ontario Mrs Peggy Mrs Kane of assumes the role of SecretaryTreasurer Mrs Doris Lindsay that of Program Coor and Mrs Donna MacPher son that of Public Relations Officer The past year was very active for the branches of the Womens In In Halton as reflected In their financial statement Atiproximately was spent in support of many projects Support was given to clubs community halls Halton Manor community euchres tlon and youth The theme for the District annual was Newfoundland is hosting the Canadian Women In Convention in July Three ladles will beattendlng The 12 branches of the District Womens Institute will be supporting the of waste manage in the upcoming year 11 Reduce ReUse 3 Recycle and Recover It was learned that Ontario residents throw away seven million tons of garbage each year Womans Institutes across Ontario rove pledged Ihelr support to the promo tion of recycling programs Land filling is a potential source of en vironmental damage and pollution of ground wjtcr Participation in this project comes at a crucial time for ion as it becomes potential site for the disposal of hazardous The Women Inst- hopes to the public on GEORGETOWN SPA FITNESS CENTRE EXCLUSIVELY YOURS 8771924 and waste disposal management by supporting existing government pro grams and initiating public awareness programs The Womens Institute welcomes concerned neighbors to join a local branch The Womens Institute is an educational organisation promoting personal growth and community bet For Home And Country AFTER FIVE KINGS TO DO ACES TO GO lit FOR YOUR AND DANCING PLEASURE MAIN ST S 8773388 nursery furniture accessories maternity fashions intantwear gifls toys 211 St Across from Canadian NORTH VIEW CENTRE 8732448 Georgetown BACK TO ACTON DAYS Come Join In The Fun Saturday June th88 Good service good coverage goodprice- Thats State Rum insurance ROBERT INS AGENCY 1 Like a good neighbor State Farm is there FARM INSUftANCI Sun Mn Had Wet On

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