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B6 The Acton Free Press Wed December FriendslnDeed Busy schedule Couple wed in Acton now living in Victoria MELVA SMITH daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith of Alberta and Mark Hilfman son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hilfman R Acton were married St Pauls United Church Trochu Alberta Oct 9 They are living in Mount Forest LIP grant Coordinator to design clothes The simple act of dressing oneself can pose real pro blem for the elderly Clothing manufacturers concerned more with fashion Ihin function senior citizens are doomed to struggling with buttons that are too small and zippers they can t reach Helen Lloyd of Allied Health Programs for Sheridan College South Campus hope to change all thil She has been i Local Initiatives Project grant from thi federal government to hire three persons to research the clothing needs of the and design especially for them The research project scheduled to begin Jan will be the first of its kind in Canada to focus solely on the needs of the aged The only previous research on adaptive clothing has been limited to the handicapped Thai was done by a group of occupational therapists at Hospital ex plains Lloyd We will be using that information as background but our research will zero in strictly on gen a tries The first step in the five- month project will be to survey residents of nursing homes homes for the aged and senior citizens apart to find out what clothing problems elderly face and what they would to see In the way of improve We will start with senior first says Lloyd because they are still looking after themselves and must deal with clothing problems on a regular basis In fact senior citizens arc the rmjor thrust of the project which is designed to promote independence and self cart for the for as lonj as possible hope that by developing clothing that is to put on comfortable and easy look after the elderly will be able to rem on their own longer says Shi had seen the need for designed clothing for the as a registered nurse working for many in the nursing home field and as one of the mstruc tors of Sheridan s health care course Geriatrics motivation and self tart are all important aspects of the health care aid course and through direct experience in nursing homes within the community students have become aware of the many clothing problems facing the aged In most cases buttons are loo small armholes are not cut large enough and zippers arc too difficult lo handle Figure changes and disabilities such at arthritis demand clothing that is well nnde yet simple It must be soft non irritating arm and easy to wish Those hired for the project will have hid ex in fashion design so that they can m ike sample items of clothing on the needs they discover during their research of the elderly Those sample clothes will then be taken into the nursing homes and senior citizens residences to test them and obtain the reactions of seniors A lovely double- ring can ceremony took place on evening October at St Albans The Martyr Anglican Church when Christine Brunelle and Law rence Colero were wed They were married by Rev Harry Dawson now of St James Anglican Church of The beautiful wed ding music was played by Mrs Hetty lakes Chris is the diughttr of Mrs Stell and the late Sam Lam is the son of Lee and George of Islington The I ride looked in her gown of flowing off while crept with an embroidered matching eyelet yoke trim Her full were cuffed with the eyelet and her gown was belted with an eyelet crepe tic to match Chris made her own wedding gown Chris earned a cascade bou quel of deep peach rose and and also wore matching rose in her hair Her only attendant was her sislerBcv who was her maid of honor She wore a gown multicolored wine and pink polyester jersey with a matching wide- brimmed hat She timed basket of dried flowers The groomsman was I ddic uncle of I lie groom The brides mother wore a gown of blue ami yellow flowered crepe and i corsage of yellow rosebuds The groom mother wore while jersey gown bordered with pink and blue blowers and a corsage of pink rosebuds The bride was given in marriage by her i rother Steve and Hie ushers were Tom Colero and Paul bride groom The church was filled with relatives and friends from near and far Iherewcrc four grandmothers a grand father the wedding They were Mrs Mary Mrs Anna Klapehuk of Kapuskising Mrs Vittorn Maltese of Toronto and Mr Mrs Sam Colero of onto The grandmothers ill wore red rose corsages After the ceremony the guests the wed dine at the Acton Golf Club with a dinner and dance Their wedding cake was a beautifully decorated black forest cake The roaster of ceremonies was the bnde cousin Brent of Tor Sharon White a friend of Chris ought the brides bouquet Honeymoon After Ihe dunce Ihe happy couple left for a short honey moon to a cottage at Colhnf wood on Georgian Bay They returned to Toronto and for few days before returning to Victoria where both work for the II government Larry is formerly of Islington and the two met at a school confer In Ottawa seven years ago when Chris was a repre sentative from Acton High school and Larry was a rep from High A lovely miscellaneous shower was held by Sharon White in Acton on October Another supper shower was held in Toronto by Mrs and friends on October and the bride received many beautiful gifts Many special guests came from Toronto Kingston Madison Montreal London Kitchener Brighton Stay Sudbury Guclph and other centres Many tele- trams were received from Chris and Larry friends in Victoria by Mrs Emily Price As close its time lo sum up what our group is We are a group of handl capped persons and friends trying to reach out and tend a helping hand to all who would like help lo adjust to every day living and those who have overcome their handicaps and are willing to help All of us at some time were able to do everything and enjoy the same things other people do but circumstances beyond our control changed our way of living Tragedies can happen overnight to young or old alike and it is very dlffi cult for some people to make the adjustments necessary to live their lives normally among people who have he use of all their faculties As citizens we have right to do so and it is only with the help and understanding of other people we arc going to be able to do it A sincere invitation Is ex tended to all interested In voluntary help and coming out to become a member of Friends With the help of so many people our group was able to enjoy many outings and events this past year We Omit bank last week Three gingerbread houses made by Acton chapter Phi of Beta Sigma Phi will be on display in Viman Arts and Crofts Supply Out let Bank of Nova Scotia and the Bank of Montreal Tickets ore on sale throughout the town with the draw to be made on December 16 The Bank of Montreal was omitted from last week re port Surprise party CHRISTINE daughter of Mrs Stella Brunelle and the late Sam Brunelle Acton and Lawrence Colera son of Lee and George Colero of Islington were married October 29 in St Alban church They are now living in Victoria British Columbia where they work for the BC government Brigade Milton display There will he a special play in Milton Mall by the St John Ambulance and the Acton members hope people from here will be able go down lo Millon sec it The display will be of interest lo all it will include movies of first aid injuries Am lomic Anne and much more In conjunction with the dis play the brigade is having a draw to raise funds The dollar tickets buy a chance to win a micro wave oven etc radio toaster oven and electric knife The driw will lie made IhisSiturduj Dec 18 II members of the SI brigade No Milton Combined Division ire Burner Bill anil Miry Ann Chignon George and Mane red llaan lime We all fc of our time free of charge explains Giving is i two way street our satisfaction when we are tips to the road iftennaeeident on re quest such public functions is hockey games trick meets furs horse shows music lis etc But in inter to do our job we need more members lo aid Mr Bet mi r asks Can you breath someone Cm yon sever Can j on treat in unconscious youueedus If yes we need The surprise birthday party planned for Roy Agar when he reached the age of was a great success with many friends as well as relatives present The event was at the home of his daughter Annie I Mrs Mel Sampson in in Saturday Mr was especially happy lo see friends from Acton He received gifts and cards and a plaque from the Ontario government lies a former Acton and just left town recently Draw winners Winners of the anniversary draw at Halton Hills lure and appliances are black and white 12 inch tele vision David Hollett King ham drip coffee Blackie 128 Acton digital radio Mrs It Manes R lhank everyone for making It an enjoyable and successful year We would appreciate hear from anyone who thinks we might be able to help even In a small way As everyone knows we need each other Receive cheque A cheque for was re at our last meeting November from the Acton Legion Ladies Auxiliary We thonk them very much for their kind donation We were very glad bo many people were to come out and enjoy the Inst meeting Bingo followed and a door prize was given out We will be having a door prize at our Christmas parly and all urc meelingH party will be held on December when will be having a social half hour JO p Santa will be in of gifts and then Ihe Country Dec will be entertaining so an hoping all our group will he to he Ihere and that illnesses will be long ne so will be able to themselves A few members of our group will he attending the Happy Handy Cups mas a I the Italian Canadian Club in on December 14 are hoping the weather will stay good Will vote is very gratifying to know that many of us who haven voted for some time are being given a chance to do so In next week election at least in Ward One where some of the polls are at Robert Little School I hope the same was shown for the other wards so every one should get out and exercise your right to vote and put your support behind the of your choice Swimming this Sunday will be at a later hour from noon to one p m See you all at Ihe Christmas I arty SUE ROBSON delicately places a piece of gingerbread on a frame which when all the work is done will be a beautiful gingerbread house Sue is a member of the Acton chapter Phi which is making two such houses to sell tickets on for a draw The proceeds will go towards benefits for the Acton Rest Home Don McMillan for Regional Council ON MONDAY DECEMBER VOTE RUSSELL MILLER REGIONAL COUNCILLOR WARD ESQ UE SING Years Municipal Experience 3 Years Halton Hills Ward 2 Councillor Years Deputy Reeve Esqueslng Years Councillor 5 Years School Board Esquesing A vote for Russell Miller is a vote for dependable representation and a keen sense of responsibility to the electorate Information and Transportation Call 8776619 LIFETIME GUARANTEE I P SERVICE CENTRE WERE OVERSTOCKED Get Your Christmas Present Now CLEARANCE SALE of 76 HONDA CIVICS available for IMMEDIATE DELIVERY A E AND VW RABBITS AND AUDIS A BAZ MOTORS LTD I VOLKSWAGEN PORSCHE AUDI HONDA Sjlei Si Gtorwlown x NOTICE OF POLL Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Township of in the County of Wellington that whereas more candidates have been nominated to each of the following offices than the number required to fill such offices therefore polls will be held at the times and places stated in this notice for the purpose of electing the holders of such offices OFFICES FOR WHICH POLL TO BE HELD ONE 1 to be elected ONEl to be elected THREE3 to be elected Re Debentures on possible arena Reeve Deputy Reeve Township Council ADVANCE POLLS Date Saturday November 27 Location Municipal Building on No 24 Highway REGULAR POLLS Date Monday December 6 1976 Location PSD No Eden Mills Community Hall PSD No Rockwood Townhall PSD No 3 PSD No 4 PSD No 5 PSD No 6 PSD No No 8 Community Hall NO 5 Sideroad Municipal Building Ralph Wright Oustic Speedside Hall PSD No 8 Swanstons Farm Equipment All polls will be open from 1 1 0 clock a until o clock p ahd no longer PROXY APPLICATIONS A person who has been appointed a voting proxy may apply to the clerk not later than 5 o clock In the afternoon of Tuesday November 30th to receive a certificate to vote by proxy Given under my hand this 17th day of November Htndley Returning Officer