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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1996 HOUSE & HOME POWER CLASSIFIEDS oe Sa CHAPMAN-IT'S AGIRL! Michael and Susan are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Laura Elizabeth, born August 16, 1996 at 2:20 am, weighing 7 Ib. 5% oz. Proud grandparents are Elizabeth Maron and the late Adolf Maron of Acton and John Chapman and the late Wilma Chapman of Rockwood. Special thanks to Dr. Raj Ramanna and the wonderful O.B. nurses at Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital. TENNANT -- HOME AT LAST! Chris and Janice are very happy to bring home their adopted daugh- ter, Samantha Jade Fangyuan Tennant, born Dec. 17/95 in Nanchang City, China. An ador- able baby sister for Heather and Michael. Proud grandparents are Ron and Clare Might of Rexdale. A special thank you to family and friends who have been so support- ive these past few months. ACCOUNTING IF YOU don't enjoy all that paper- work, call Sharon @ 821-7192 fora free, no obligation quote on your accounting needs. Specializing in small business. P.S. Quote this ad for $10 off your first invoice. (15) ADOPTION ADOPTEES/birth parents/family members, Canada Wide National Registry and search assistance 1- 800-871-8477. Information line 1- 800-871-8477. E-mail : ficwnr @ georgian.net (B) WARM, loving couple wishes to legally adopt a newborn baby. Home study approved. 1-800-478- 0956. (B) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GOVERNMENT funds. Govern- ment assistance programs infor- mation available. For your new or existing business. Take advantage ofthe governmentgrants and loans. Call 1-800-915-3615. (B) NOW you can own your own tax consulting business. Full training and support. Full and part-time home base or office fax your re- quest (613)738-8788. (B) TRAVEL business - Investment $12,495. Full training and ongoing support. Full-time/part-time - Home or Office. Many Travel Benefits. Limited availability. T.P.1. Canada Inc., 1-204-987-3322. (B) YOUR own business selling exer- cisewear/dancewear. Fitness con- tacts an asset. Generous profits. No investment. Canadian made. Free information package. Finelines, 2768 Dufferin, Toronto, M6B 3R7. (416)785-7788. (B) CAREER TRAINING AN excellent way to save money. Since 1975 students have been saving money with an income tax preparation course from U&R TAX SCHOOLS. Study at home in your spare time. For free brochure call: 1-800-665-5144, U & R Tax Schools. (B) BE A successful writer ...with our great home-study course. Call to- day for your free book. 1-800-267- 1829. The Writing School, 38 McArthur Avenue, Suite 2601, Ot- tawa, ON, K1L 6R2.(B) LEARN auctioneering at the South- western School of Auctioneering. Next class August 17-23/96. Con- tact: Southwestern Ontario School of Auctioneering, R.R. 5, Wood- stock, Ontario N4S 7V9 (519)537- 2115. (B) CATERING sional catering for all occasions, incl. Silver Service. Chef Patrick (905)873-4981. Chef Steve (905) 877-0256. (5) COMING EVENTS Sept. 6, Fridays -- 2 to 4 pm. The Halton Rape Crisis Centre invites women of all cultures to join them for their Drop-in. At this friendly gathering women share ideas and information pertaining to women. Female volunteers who speak more than one language are needed. Training is provided to help non- English speaking victims of sexual violence. For more info call, (905)825-3622. Sept. 7, Saturday -- 11 am to 2 pm: The North Halton Literacy Guild is hosting a barbecue to celebrate International Literacy Day. Every- one is welcome. 328 Guelph Street, Georgetown. Call 873-2200 for more information. etc. (no clothing please). All pro- ceeds will go directly to the OASIS program. Contact Marilyn or Sigrid at (905)845-5158 for further infor- mation. Sept. 8, Sunday -- 9:30 am: This Sunday will witness an exciting and energetic beginning for the church school program at Trinity United Church in Acton. Beginning at 9:30 am, adults as well as children are invited to participate in a learning event for all ages that is to precede aninter-generational worship serv- ice. Participants will travel to the four activity centres where they mightlearnto understand the mean- ing of covenant and to celebrate being together in Christ's name. Children age 4 and up may be registered for Sunday Schoo! for the upcoming year. Join us! Sept. 8, Sunday -- 2 to 6 pm: The Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs of Ac- ton are holding a Child Identifica- tion Day at Prospect Park. This is an opportunity to have your child photographed and fingerprinted, at no cost. Also featured is the RCMP Musical Ride! Sponsored by Cana- dian Tire, Georgetown and Acton Photo. Sept. 9, Monday: The Arthritis Society is having its annual fundraising campaign in Septem- ber. This year we are holding a "blitz" night where canvassers will go door-to-door. If you can volun- teer a few hours of your time and would like to canvass or help tel- ephone recruit for our campaign, please call Marcela at 905-712- 2281. Sept. 7, Saturday: Elementary school age children -- Adult & Con- tinuing Education, the Halton Board of Education International Lan- guages (Elementary) Program be- gins. This is a continuous. entry program that is open to all children born in 1992 and up to and includ- ing Grade 8. Eight languages are offered. Classes are held in Burlington and Oakville. Preparing for the future -- this is a great oppor- tunity for your children to learn a second or third language! For more info, call Dorothy Whiteley at (905)333-3499/878-1240. Sept. 7, Saturday: OASIS, an ac- tivity program of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Halton Region Branch, will be holding a massive garage sale at Cowan Square in Burlington. They are re- questing donations of saleable items such as household goods, appliances, furniture, toys, games, Sept. 10, Tuesday --7 pm: New to the community? Wanting to meet other women? The next meeting of the Acton Women's Association will be held at the Acton Band Hall. Come out and join our women's group and learn more about your personality style through a presen- tation called "True Colours." This may be helpful information for ca- reer planning! For more informa- tion about the Acton Women's As- sociation call Cathy at 853-3310 or 853-2574. Sept. 12, Thursday -- 7 to 9 pm: The first meeting of the season of the Acton Arthritis Bluebird Club will be held at the ASSIC office on Willow Street. The topic for discus- sion will be "Coping with Arthritis -- What is the one thing that has helped you the most?" New mem- bers are welcome. Call Pauline at 853-4940 for more information. e]\ * s ) L, o} gers {hs ie cot 3 ic F)( y FOR FITNESS AND FUN Register this fall with the ACTON FIGURE SKATING CLUB _ New Members Welcome FALL REGISTRATION 9am-12pm at the Acton Arena Sept. 7 & 14, 1996 LEARN TO SKATE FIGURE SKATING & POWER SKATING For more info call Scott Malcolm 853-1629 Sept. 15, Sunday, 1 to 5 pm: The Guelph Pipe Band presents the 4th Annual Scottish Festival at the Colonel John McCrae Canadian Legion, 919 York Road in Guelph. There will be food including Scot- tish square sausage, Scotch pies, hot dogs and hamburgers. Parking and admission is free; donations to the food bank are welcome. Sept. 16, Monday: Halton North MPP Ted Chudleigh will host his first annual charity golf tournament at North Halton Golf and Country Club with proceeds going to benefit the Milton, Acton and Georgetown Seniors' Centres. The cost is $133.75 (inc. GST) for golf, golf cartand dinner. For dinner only, the cost is $37.45 (inc. GST). For more information please contact Graeme Goebelle at 877-5155. Sept. 22, Sunday -- 2 pm: The Halton-Peel Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society regular meet- ing will be at the Chinguacousy Branch Library, lower level, 150 Central Park Drive in Brampton. Guest speaker will be Colin Chapman, an eminent British ge- nealogist from England. His topic: Federation of Family History Soci- eties of England. Visitors are wel- come. For further details, call: L. Knight, (905)878-4645; J. Ruddle, (905)877-2803; R. Cooper (905)838-3142. Sept. 30 to Nov. 18, Mondays --7 to 9 pm: The Canadian Mental Health Association, Halton Region Branch, is holding a lecture series and support group entitled "Man- aging Anxiety and Phobias." The group will run for six weeks at 460 Brant St., Burlington; registration is $60. Topics to be covered may include: problem solving skills, cog- nitive behavioural strategies and biofeedback, and autogenic train- ing. For more info or to register, please call Susan Phair at (905)845-5044. Oct. 5, 1996: Calling all former students and staff of Norway School (Woodbine Avenue and Kingston Road, Toronto). Norway Public School is 100 years old in 1996 and we're planning a very special reun- ion for October 5, 1996. Although this may seem a long way off, a lot of planning remains to be done. Please call the school at 416-396- 1700 to get on our mailing list. DAYCARE ACTON daycare available. Your child can learn how to play a musi- cal instrument or use a computer from a French/English mother of three. Starting Aug./Sept., for all ages, newborn also welcome. Hot meals, crafts, sunshine and lots of TLC. Affordable too. For more info, please contact Lynn at 853-2374. (6) EXPERIENCED mother with daycare available in my home. Warm, loving, smoke-free environ- YOUR BEST PRICE - YOUR BEST COVERAGE Classified Coupon Reach 25,000 area households with a "Power Classified Ad!" POWER CLASSIFIEDS! ment. 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