Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Rose Garden, Fall 2007, p. 1

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How one WI District succeeded at making their 18-year vision come to life! We’ve all heard the saying "never give up," but how often do we throw In the towel when a task seems too big a challenge for us? The Members of Prince Edward District WI would Probably tell you that anything Q possible if you believe you can Chieve it. For nearly two decades they have tried to establish an affordable transportation service for elderly and disabled individuals In their communities, and in June of this year all their hard work finally paid off. After lobbying governments and raising funds through their annual Arts 8: Crafts sale, the Prince Edward County Specialized Transit Service is now available to resrdents of Prince Edward County who are 65 years of age or older, or who have a physical disability Those interested in the service are required to register by fillingoutan applicationand schedule any trip at least 24 hours in advance. Available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, the transit service gives priority to disabled individuals and Federated \l’mizen‘b‘ Ingrimres 9/ One/r10 it, w; , whim It those with medical appointments. Fares range between $4 and 810. Prince Edward District Wl's contribution to this service doesn’t end here. They have committed $100,000 over the next five years in addition to the financial assistance from the county and the province. With over 50 applications for rider cards submitted in early June, this service looks to be a great success thanks to the devoted WI Members who believed in its impertance. QWIIJLWU/"H'Illl I‘ll III lI/rLIIIrI Mu! JIt‘Jm 1an for Imam} I in lll‘S/Vl/Illli‘ll r0 m Ir/I‘I

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