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THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1998 Wo TINY BUBBLES: Ian Durkin, 7, left, was busy chasing bubbles that Tom Higson THE NEW TANNER Institute Dist was blowing at Rockwoods Pioneer Days Saturday. -- Angela Tyler photo Need department store here To the Editor, First of all I would like to say that I have lived here in Acton only since Jan. 3 of this year (1998). My husband and I decided it was time for a change of lifestyle. Well, we certainly got that. Don't get me wrong; we love this little town after spending all our lives in the big city, Toronto, that is. But we cannot understand why there is not one clothing, or dry goods store if you will, Cash control problems at Town arenas Problems with cash con- trol at a municipal arena and concerns about the municipal permit system are being in- vestigated by Town staff af- ter they were identified by the auditor in its review of the Town's records for the year ending Dec. 31, 1997. A "fairly large discrep- ancy" between canteen sales and cash at the Georgetown Memorial arena led the au- ditor to recommend that cash registers be installed in the Town's arenas, including Acton, to control cash. Town treasurer Andy Koopmans said they will tighten up internal controls and the auditor will review them next year. "We're dealing with, rela- tively speaking, not a lot of cash going through those are- nas and this is not a major concern," Koopmans said . The auditor also noted the computer program for issu- ing permits is not working properly. In some cases at Alcott arena, permits to use the facility are not being pre- pared for regular customers. in town. I would think a town of 7,000 populace could and would gladly support such a business; to me this. would mean more jobs for the peo- ple of Acton and would cer- tainly be more than welcome. Everyone we have talked to here in town seem to agree and want some sort of depart- ment store made available. Not everyone has access to a car. We are seniors and I myself use a walker to get around. My husband does not have a car, and because of poor health will not be able to get one, or for that matter, afford to own one. Please do not think that I am trying to put this town down, believe me, that is definitely not my intention. I love your lovely little town with its mixture of gracious old homes and new develop- ments. All the more reason to provide this town with a very much needed depart- ment store, whether it be a big or small. I sincerely hope that this letter will help the "Powers That Be" to give Acton citizens a fair shake. After all we pay taxes, same as the rest of Halton Hills. Anne Bloye In support of the many veterans that granted us the opportunity to celebrate Shoemaker Funeral Home will be placing a Canadian Flag on the graves of Veterans in Acton. lf you have a loved one you would like to see honoured in this way, please contact Nick at Shoemaker Funeral Home between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to arrange for a flag to be placed on the grave. Flags will also be available to anyone wanting to place a flag on a Veteran's grave outside of Acton. Please contact Shoemaker's for more information at: SHOEMAKER FUNERAL HOME 55 Mill Street East, Acton 853-0350 Nick Larter Just off Hwy 7 at Mill Street Come fo Ta tasig- 5184 Jor the Favoat June 18, Live Entertainment, Buskers, Bands, Pony Rides, Clowns and Characters, Face Painting, Sidewalk Sales, Bouncy Castle, Beer Garden, Community Displays, Mad Science, Nintendo 64 Funvan, School Concerts and Much More 9 rict Annual enjoyed by 11 branches By EVE MARTIN "Are we in the know" was the theme of the 97" District Annual Meeting of Halton District Women's Institute. Personal growth and com- munity action is the under- lying motivation for all branches of Women's Insti- tutes in Halton County. Almost every corner of Halton has a Women's Insti- tute branch working within their communities and neighbourhoods to improve the lives of their members which in turn filters into the community, across the Prov- inces, throughout Canada and around the world. Eight million members enjoy monthly meetings, sharing ideas, making life- long friendships, reaching into their communities with assistance, and improving the quality of life be it young or old, rich or poor. Individual branches with- in Halton meet once a month at a convenient location and present programs to their members and guest. Every topic imaginable is covered over the course of a year. Some of the highlights of this year's District Annual were: Ashgrove Branch member Peggy Knapp to be inducted into the Agricul- tural Hall of Fame; Halton Commercial Printers hon- oured for their continuing service to the Women's Insti- tute; Barb Archer, from The Farm Museum in Milton, explaining their current situ- ation, all the artifacts are still in place and volunteers are needed -- phone 878-8151 if interested; two upcoming events where a Women's In- stitute display will be pre- sented; several workshops in the fall; Kim Moore of Com- munity Care Access Centre of Halton explaining their homemaking, nursing and caregiving services. A new executive was voted in with Jane Bayton of Campbellville entering her third term as president. Funds were donated to the provincially owned Erland Lee Museum home and na- tionally owned Adelaide Hoodless Museum home and the headquarters fund. A banquet followed in the evening with entertainment and fellowship. Anyone interested in the Women's Institute can con- tact President Jane Bayton at 854-2449 or Public Relations Officer Eve Martin at 853- 1382. If you are new to the country, community or need an outlet-for your interests, give us a call, try us out for size and I'm sure you'll find we fit. VILLAGE FESTIVAL Special f Se Rm Sissel ; ALL SALES FINAL - NO RETURNS OR CREDITS XK / P eS 77 Main St. S. Downtown Georgetown as (905) 873-1470 ES Saas cl 19 & 20