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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 24 Apr 1991, p. 3

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Grooming IMll On leisphone I On {oust I Sex If Aileen Powell had her way, old trees in Waterloo would be protected by laws similar to heritage easements and protections that prevent an owner from demolishing heritage homes. Deed encourages protection of city’s old trees |Oll ttt tit EARN MONEY Tho average person In North America spends almost as much time watching TV as they do working. Main actwuhos m years 5 years 10 IS [l11rll1li.hIlll_lr.1leiilmttmm 24 sreeping lMllll"""llHlItllll"liiImIm Womlng/schoo! III-IIIIIIII Watching w Spending Our Life Itaal gislation and have formed}; iGGiTe", subject. Watfrloo Mayor Brian it you are interested in delivering newspapers on Wednesday: after school, please till in the application form and send It to our ottiee immediately. Ell Miscellaneous/nothing I M F Wiebe "The mayor mentioned some of the factors we have to look at but there are others. We don't have the answers yet, that's the pur- pose of the memo and the mayor's request, but we will be looking at everything together and assess- ing the impact." Budget mine what the long-term effects Stockie says While many of will be. city's financial concerns are a "The mayor mentioned some of result of the receseuon. others the factors we have to look at but concern the shortfall m provincial there are others. We don't have grants, including the one to the the answers yet, that's the pur. recreation complex. Wilfred Roedding, who in 1980 joined the executive for the "Be a Friday Afternooner" program offered at the Adult Recreation Centre, He accepted the program's treasurer position in 1981, and still holds that title At age 91, Roedding rarely misses a Friday afternoon at the centre. Theresa Andres, who has visited seniors with the St. Louis Home Visiting program, Peggy Jack, a volunteer driver with the Senior's Program, She has also assisted with the Cancer Society, and gives friends and neighbors rides when needed. Darlene Roster. who has visited three seniors on a continuous basis over the last 10 years with the Volunteer Service for Semors, She is described as a friendly, dependable and sincere person, The City of Waterloo honored its volunteers of 10 years last night at a banquet and award ceremony. _ .,__-..-- .. -.-...., women“. And to pay tribute to those who have taken part in volunteer programs, the City held its Senior', Divison Volunteer Recognition Din. ner, last night at Albert McCormick Commun. ity Centre. Honored for 10 years of volunteer service were: Grace Howells, an active member of the Owl Newsletter Committee who is responsible for providing illustrations for the bi-monthly publication. Howells is also involved in the planning and coordinating of the Senior's Divisrion's annual fashion show, u v - -"'r"" In Waterloo, approximately 3,000 volunteers donate over $1.7 million in direct services, In the City’s Senior's Division alone, 600 volurr teers make possible the many programs offered to Waterloo's eld_erly residents. Where would the City of Waterloo be Without its volunteers? The fact is, it's difficult to imagine how the city would manage if not for the tireless efforts of those who help for the sheer satisfaction of knowing they've helped. In Waterloo. aDDrnXimn'nlv a nnn "an.-.“u City honors volunteag (Continued from page Al) "Our general support grant from the province IS normally figured out using a formula, but this year they're usmg a straight Sister Florence Stroeder. who has cooked for the St. Louis Convent, driven panshmncn to weekly Mass, and mute-d and driven elderly for the Apostolate to the Elderly program Aleda Whittemore, and active member (If the Pioneer Comedy and Muslcal group She has also prosuded entertainment for the elderly at retirement and nursmg homes Rose Williams. who has assisted wnh tht Civitan Meals Program, waned wnmrs mtl; the St. Louis Home Nhsutmg Program and assisted the Apostolate to the Elderly Gladys Stevens, an acuve member of the Owl Newsletter Committee. IS respomnble for arranging work areas and volunteers for the completion of the newsletter, and has comm buted time to bazaars, garage sales and fashion shows, Fran Rum, who has taught at the Adult Learning School, 15 a visitor for the Apostolaw to the Elderly, and is an acme member of the Catholic Women's League Sister Charlene Geld. who has taught adults at the St. Louis Adult Learmng School. assisted with the Senior Outing Day Prugram at the Adult Recreation Centre, and azded with weekly craft activities 1n the Owl's Nest at the recreation centre. assisted with the church laundry bht " described as dedicated and hardworking _ always willing to lend a hand Joan Dietrich, who has taught ceramic» paper doll and porcelain doll making With the Owl‘s Nest craft program at the Adult Reap ation Centre. She has also assisted With the organization of annual bazaars, Bprtngt1me teas, and fashion shows, Judy Ertel. who has visited seniors with the St, Louis Home Visiting Program, is an active member of the Catholic Women's League and is associated with the Family and Children.- Services. But, despite the City's financial concerns, Turnhull says the prnp used recreanon complex won't hr affected percentage so our grant wl llkely be smaller than we amm pared, I would hope our operatmg budget won't be affected but lhure may be some changes tr, the capnal budget ,. APRI 24 1991 PAGE A? YAMAHA Botrdhjif MUSIC LTD. ‘EWSLSumuem In 886-0100 Down Cw" we

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