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The Era (Newmarket, Ontario), September 28, 1977, B01

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v aV asm it S3- Of ML sway also of toui local 79 percent education cent people whose income annually believed that they paid amount is actually Similarly Mot more yearly thought that infixes Id fact the amount It in Fiftythree per cent of those Interviewed ttfc good value Tor the per cent ware with The survey also that their standard and this survey under lines the need for a government and a dearer it to function in our society our lax dollars which finance Its Important however the survey In current dilemma On if the concept of government our who are seeking to lessen the iiU grip on our economy are beginning to provide food w NEWMARKET The Newmarket and District contact lost people and if possible establish com branchoftrRadCroMUriotcksgallitcan between them The aid program has the home nursing courses for anyone interested In and to offer services ranging from the practical home nursing care and accident prevention tracing and returning of persons to their families to In the home of supplying youth services home care equipment and the reestablish men of Red Cross classes now emergency services known as youth services In schools These groups it does through their own wuW raise money for their provide through much volunteer work blood trans- own charities or for the Red Cross with some financial programs and various home care plana assistance from them It can do much more The Red Cross is capable of providing these ser ifs the doesnt have the money vices only with financial and volunteer help in the or volunteer stall to help it carry out its good work area says district administrator George Boyd Volunteer workers are needed as blood donors As an agency of the United Way It could put organizers and as chairpeople to choreograph the numerous other programs into effect as of this fall if services the United Appeal drive reaches its aim Mr Boyd told The Era the expansion services WiAthellCOOOitcouldreceivefrom thedrive the would have been underway already had the United Red Cross would have the means to coordinate and Way last fall been more successful but he fulfill necessary services The only alternative to the looks forward to the success of this year a drive and the united way of sharing la another group of govern- resulting improvement of the local Red Cross chapter services funded by the tax dollar believe Mr He stresses his belief that we all have an obligation Boyd to help those less fortunate than ourselves in society Expansion of the present programs could mean the and sees the United Way as an important alternative to installation of services offered by larger branches of government takeover and its reflection in our yearly the Red Cross taxes part of its credo the local Red Cross can The local chapter offices on Main St Newmarket provide for emergencies and relief situations but it may physically expand to accommodate the services drains other chapters of their resources but money needed to do so would come from bequests Part of the expansion could include a host of end from Red Cross funds community aid programs Some of these are as We would never dip into public money to do that follows The services and our need for money and workers are a loan equipment plan to provide hospital and too important to be affected by expansion continues convalescent aids in the home which would allow Mr Boyd people to return from hospital sooner But we look to the public to make a small con- first aid programs In homes schools and In- to the United Way drive and wherever The service has ceased to function in the possible to volunteer time to us There are lots of ways area because money and staff are needed to do fulfilling and valuable work as Red Cross emergency and disaster services to provide volunteers temporary accommodation for homeless people and Mr Boyds dream is to see the local Newmarket WEEK society in a period of transition which m to either remain content with the statu and district chapter a small one by most standards or more positive attitude individualistic accomplishments and lllty If we choose the Utter then the of the enterprise system through the g3prnpeUtJon will be end result If to grant the private sector increased and lessen government Involvement it assume increased responsibility in and economic problems In a fair lltioua manner Their failure to do so once again to government in but week column that on celebrated their womens work programs which sew clothing grow to be able to provide the community with Red bedding and other items for disaster victims through Cross services available in larger communities the areaand the world And who knows when we may personally need a trace and return service for those who wish to their services I By DAVE WALLS Victory Baptist can FORGIVENESS It is quite possible that some of you who this article are this very moment righting an with a ghost of the past The skeleton in yesterdays closets is beginning to rattle louder You fear perhaps being found out You who knows You think probably wiped outf That sin anchor off your boat is now dragging and oh the bottom Guilt and anxiety have come uninvited and they are keeping you awake at at They are drilling holes of worry in your hull and you are beginning to sink As they work they chant the make it again you are finished counteract these destructive and lit may be true that you have done or things that would embarrass you If they public knowledge You may have committed a tragic sin that was never traced to There may be something some sin In your life to this moment Is private Information You may with a past that has been fractured and by any number of things moral tins being deception and on and on goes the possible that you live with memories the sands of time of some terrible mar and cripple your reputation you details were ever spilled on the table of If that Is your plight listen to east is from the west so far has He our from us Psalm Four Thou God have cast all my sins He will tread Yes Thou will cast all our sins erase the ugly scars of the past I will God casts our sins into the depths He puts up a No Fishing aign stay never to be dredged up again If that doesnt convince you and women in the Bible whom God became prime minister of an illegitimate child who ran on gWrth the streets of Jericho such a mighty way that God lUted of His Hall of Fame in ST Hit ST I ST Hie Canadian Progress Cub will sponsor walkaUions In Newmarket and Richmond Hill Sunday with all proceeds going to the United Way The Newmarket walk starts at Upper Canada Mall at pm Registration for the 20 kilometre walk begins at noon A trophy will be awarded to the school raising the most money and Canada savings bonds will be presented to the top individual fundraisers YORK REGION The family of Mlna may dine on pork and beans from a tin a time or two over the next few busy weeks But its all in a good cause the best in fact according to this busy public health nurse mother of five grandmother of two and now Chairman of Allocations and Ad missions for the United Way Dont look for dust on the top of my piano laughed the energetic and In volunteer believes firmly in establishing ones priorities then setting out to accomplish what needs to bo done Housework can wind up last on the list she says Mrs Tambiyn works at the Institute a centre for alcoholics So that when she was asked to serve on the Administrations Board for the United Way she brought to the task a very practical experience As a public health nurse she was well acquainted with the various agencies And as she told The Era Im used to doing Mil But even so that job of chairman adds up to a heavy and responsibility added up the hours and decided the Jobs impossible it cant be done she con But character she took it on This is the second year only for the compalgn in York Region and its dif ficult to get people Mrs ex plained As Chairman of Allocations and Ad missions Mrs Tarn- along with her associates must deal with agencies who submit budget forms requesting number of dollars The committee Is made up of assorted community people Including a specialist In finance Each of the budgets is reviewed and meetings are held concessions made All this Is done early before the campaign Is in full swing explained the chairman This is how we arrive at our campaign goal A highlight of this years campaign and one which Mrs found par- interesting was the series of is chairman of allocations and admissions for the United Way of York Region interviews she han dled at a variety of agencies We took a portable camera from Classicom she ex plained These interviews provided a cross- section of the agencies served by the United Way Watch for them on They include the Family Centre York Regional Family Y Credit Counselling Service Helpmate Information the Red Cross in Newmarket and one with Joe Dwyer Executive Director of the Newmarket and District Association for the Mentally retarded These will give the public an idea of where the moneys going said Mrs Ask a busy person to do a job goes the saying and it will be well done Not only is Mrs living proof thai old adage she enjoys It 1 1 1- Tor church We l X tj t SfcTC Li r J fc W some el the old summer ships popular summer recreation areas this past weekend to fade In our memories Era scenes toured some of Town-

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