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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1998 THE NEW TANNER CUSTODIAN RETIRES: Students and staff at McKenzie-Smith Bennett school will miss the unfailing good humour of caretaker Irene Balogh of Acton, who re- tires this month after 32 years and two months of cleaning Acton schools. -- Frances Niblock photo Veteran custodian retires By FRANCES NIBLOCK ally changed in the schools. _ given it much thought. The New Tanner "The students and teach- "T don't know what I'm = ershaven't changed. Every- going to do." Never once in 32 years one was always nice to me : and two months did Irene and there was nothing I Balogh not like her job and didn't like about the job," as the Acton school custo- Balogh said, adding working dian retires next week that at the school was like being : calls Chae happy career makes her _ part ofa family. Ne proud. Staff at MSB will miss "fn all that time I never Balogh for her good humour, her quiet quick efficiency and her dedication to the job. As for her retirement, Balogh said she really hadn't BOYES had a misunderstanding, a problem or any trouble and that's why I loved my job it so much," Balogh said in an interview on Friday. "The students and staff are wonderful and I loved VOW ELL DENTURE SPECIALIST H. JUREVICIUS D.D. Construction & Fittings of New Dentures ° Same Day Repairs & Relines « Free Consultations * Seniors Discount ¢ Specializing in Problem Lower Dentures 4 ACTON DENTURE CLINIC ACTON SENIORS' RECREATION CENTRE We had our 10 tables at euchre last night. Edna Aldwell was high with 105, Robert Snyder 102. Jean Roshier 97, Bea Breton 92, Dave Williamson lone hands and Chris Robertson booby prize. Our trip to Oktoberfest is full but we still have seats available for Rama.on Oct. 28. : The Northern Lights in Owen Sound is on Monday, Nov. 30. The price includes a festive dinner at Knox United Church, a Christmas show and a tour of the lights. We leave the Centre at 11:30 a.m. and return approxi- mately 10:30 p.m. On Tuesday, Dec. 29 there is a trip to Casino Rama and Guse New Year's Show. The cost is $26 per person. We leave at 10:30 a.m. and re- turn approximately mid- night. Dinner will be served at the Casino, then on to Orillia to see the Guse fam- You Sintlel! ily - a champagne toast and light evening lunch to finish tre and play cards, carpet bowling, darts, crafts, lunch, the day. Betty and Barb are plan- ning a shopping trip in No- vember. More details later. Come on out to the Cen- P.O. Box 21, Acton L7J 2M2 853-1031 ext. 274 DOWNTOWN ACTON ' lots more scary activities to entertain the little ones! Children . will be delighted with this real Hallowe'en haunted house Bingo or help with the Snack Boxes. We sure could use more people to keep our Cen- tre running. To volunteer call 853-5951. : ~ _ fAySay he ve al lp j < { ye Es . ee Loess HALLOWE'EN GHOST ROAST! Bring the little ones (ages up to 10 & accompanied by an adult) to the Acton BIA's Hallowee'n Haunted House and Ghost Roast at 45 Mill St. E. on Oct. 31. There will be spooky haunted stories read from books loaned by The Olde Book House, face painting courtesy of Paintin' Friends, yummy Hallowe'en cookies from Sweet Dreams Cafe and * (formerly Sweet Dreams Bakery) decorated by Blooms Away with sound effects by Acton Musicland. Children in costume are welcome to visit between 1 and 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 and when they leave the Haunted House, they can follow the Ghost Route map through town to receive special treats from participating merchants! "HAUNTED ONTARIO" For grown ups who are interested in ghost stories, author Terry Boyle will be at The Olde Book House from 3 to 4:30 on Saturday, Oct. 31 signing copies of his just teleased book, "Haunted Ontario." He has some fascinating stories, collected on his travels across Ontario, that he loves to share with visitors. At 3:30, a guided tour will leave from | the shop to discover some of Acton's ghosts (a mini version of the summer Sample Fest walking tour.) Both these Hallowe'en events are courtesy of Acton's downtown merchants. DON'T WELOOKGOOD! PhotoContest! Don't forget ..... photos for the Acton BIA's contest must be received by Oct. 20 (drop off at the New Tanner, Acton Photo or the BIA post box beside the Bank of Nova Scotia.) working with kids but I just turned 65 and it's time to leave." Balogh spent the past 10 PLUMBING Water Softener years at MSB and ee also Rentals at Robert Little school for 19 years with a brief stint ata Water EMM Service Georgetown school. Looking back over three decades, Balogh said nothing had re- We are called to be the church... others. aa fo seek, s justice I B G@ reststeorl UPCOMING SERVICES 10 OCT. 18th - COMMUNITY APPRECIATION SERVICE Honouring HHCSI OCT. 25th - TRINITY ANNIVERSARY Guest Preacher: The Rev. Don Parr Trinity United Church 70 Mill St. E. 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