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Page Graduation weddings shower visit in news The Acton Free Press Wednoid June 1970 Claims motorcycles using drag strip Wedding tour death church meetings report Stevenson as hostess Tuesday evening Taken by surprise Debbie thanked the many friends or their gifts Recent visitors of Mr and Mrs Ralph Thompson were Mr and Mrs McArthur and family Erin Mr and Mrs John Mason Toronto Sympathy of the Eden Mills community is extended to Mrs Don Gardiner in the loss of her father Mr H G Bolton Rock wood Mrs Gilbertson was hostess Monday for the monthly meeting of the W M and Ladies Aid of Eden Mills Presbyterian Church Mrs Garent MacDougal opened the S with hymn Breathe on me Breath of God followed with prayer Scripture reading wai taken from Chapter of Ephesinns and read by Mrs Roil call was answered with an item read from the Record The date for the July picnic set and will be held on the lawns of Mrs G Weal home Mrs Milne a guest from Rock wood gave two readings a duct was sung by Mrs W and Mrs MacDougall Whispering Hope and the meeting closed with the Mnpah benediction By Mrs Wright Many from Eden Mills at tended the wedding Saturday of Deborah Jordan daughter of Mr and Mrs G Jordan Acton and Rodger son of Mr and Mrs Garnet MacDougall Eden Mills The marriage tcok place In Knox Presbyterian Church with the minister Rev performing the ceremony After the reception the Ladles Aid served a delicious dinner A dance followed at Acton Music Centre Those from Eden Mills at tending the Centennial School tour to Ottawa Montreal and Quebec were Jeff Gardiner Ian Mitchell Ron Marshall Janet Gerald Barden Tyler Clifford Murray Buehan Janice Perry Mary Jane Jcf Gary Wendy James Mr and Mrs Jim visited with Mr and Mrs Harkncss at this past week The W of Eden Mills United church held an afternoon dessert party and bake sale in the Christian Education room Wednesday with Mrs Tony Vos and Mrs Ralph Thompson Joint conveners Many enjoyed the delicious desserts and home baking Mrs Ted visited her sister and family Mr and Mrs in Dundas for few days A pantry shower was Riven for Debbie Jordan with Mrs K POULSEN and Dan Cole in sports associates well with classmates were voted the best all round students of and teachers and does his or her best In the year at Osprlnge Public School They academic work Their names are each received a plaque donated by the engraved on a large trophy which Osprlnge Home and School Association remains in the school They are shown The award Is given each year to the with Steve Ellis left who won the award Grade boy and girl who participates last year Staff Photo By Mrs Benton Mr William Hamilton of Vic lona B C who moved from in called on Mrs Wm Mitchell Mr Fred Brooks and others a couple of weeks ago The Patterson spent the weekend at Midland returning Mrs Henry and baby back home Mrs of Toronto is visiting her sister Mrs Mills Congratulations to Jackie Bos on her Jr graduation from the Christian High School at Bolton She plans to complete Grade Hat Acton High school Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Brown Linda Olive who were In Knox Church Georgetown last Friday evening AlsocongratulationstoMr and Mrs Bert who were married at Christian Reformed church Georgetown on day The bride was formerly who spent her public school years at S S Mrs J Noble and Mrs L Turner were hostesses at a miscellaneous shower In Memorial Hall on Friday evening for Mrs Couture a recent bride Sixth Line resident Peter Bowman whose property on the Golden Horseshoe told Council Monday night he Is concerned about motor cycles he says have been racing up and down the atrip lately Reeve George Currie told Mr Bowman the township not yet Issued any race traok licenses Council last week passed a by law to authorize the licensing of motor vehicle racing in the township Mr Bowman claimed the motor cycles were crossing his property to get to the strip Deer antlers eaten by for the mineral they Over percent of fire is caused by the five percent forest fires which New siding for oldest house another 7th line accident ROBERT R HAMILTON OPTOMETRIST 116 Road S Georgetown 3971 By Mrs Mrs Lloyd Marshall had a pleasant motor trip recently to eastern Ontario points With her cousin Eileen from the west and her aunt they toured the Si Lawrence region enjoying the boat trip through the Thousand Islands From there they motored to Ottawa and Pet tawawa returning home via the northern scenic route Mr and Mrs John are having their brick bungalow covered with white aluminum siding This house has an teres ting history being the oldest house in At one time when the early store burned it served for a store until the present stone store was erected It now is the lovely home at the Mrs Archie the sad news of the death of her sister in law Mrs Richard Spinks of Portsmouth England Mr Tom Mack is still receiving treatment at home and at the Guclph Hospital Miss Jean Lawr is ill in Memorial Hospital She has been receiving tests and treatments for her condition Her mother and father visited her last week and yesterday Mr and Mrs John Cole of called on tht Shortilis here on Sunday Mr mid Mrs Ted Snider visited their parents on Sunday A memorial service was held at Cemetery line Sunday afternoon when a recently cairn was dedicated rtic meeting was held on Tuesday evening June 16 at tliehomeof Mrs loyd Marshall We re sorry to know Mrs Ktlvin Johnston is in Peel Memorial Hospital recovering from recinl surgery Our sincere feelings of pdthy are extended to Mr Leslie and his three daughters in the tragic loss of a loving mother Mr and Mrs Richard joined the picnic group at their Iklwood cottage when Mr and Mrs 1- Anderson entertained the stiff their families of School About 33 en joyed a time together on arc extended to Ross and McLean on the arrival of their son a grindson for Lois McLean and i gnat for Mr Mrs Donald McLean occurred on the inc when ear left the rodd clipped off a mail box and hit a pole down by F Snows A bad bump in the road by the bridge seems responsible for these accidents Ballinfad Cubs enjoy campout First Cub Pack spent an enjoyable weekend camping out from late Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon at Wolf Park Accompanied by their leaders Art Ken and Ann Thomson the pack enjoyed swimming and other outdoor activities Thirteen boys attended THE HALTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REVENUE FUND BALANCE SHEET AS AT DECEMBER The Grade VIII graduating class of Ospringe public school was honored on Wednesday evening The auditorium where a sumptuous banquet was served was appropriately decorated by the Grade VIII class The parents and teaching staff accompanied by husband or wife were invited to attend James Stewart acted quite capably as master of ceremonies Bert Berry a member of the board of education was called upon and gave a few words of advice to the Grade VIII class Each pupil introduced bis or her parents Steve Ellis the best all round Grade VIII boy of last years class spoke about his first year at high school giving the grade eights an Insight into their future Debbie Swackhamer last year s best all round Grade VIII girl was unable to attend Maj and Dan Cole were chosen by their classmates and teachers as this year best all round pupils and were presented with plaques The presentations were made by Mr and Mrs William on behalf or the Ospringe Home and School Association Bruce Macpherson the school principal spoke to the class recalling many of the highlights of the past school year He complimented the Grade VIII group on their good behavior throughout the year in and around the school and on their fourday trip to Ottawa and pointed out their parents should be very proud of these fine young people BLANKETS off SEE OUR SELECTION OF DUTCH COOKIES IRON POTS PAHS NOVELTIES DOOR MATS ETC LAST WEEK S WINNER VOUCHER RAUWERDA COOK ST ACTON THE HOLLAND SHOP ASSETS ELEMENTARY SECONDARY Cash Investments Accounts Receivable Municipalities Othei School Government Ontario 119 327 33 S 338 Grants Other Due from Funds 27 546 169 Prepaid Expensus Other Assets Deficit January 1969 45 3 900 18871 211 Total 1 353 619 LIABILITIES Accounts Payable Municipalities Other School Boards Government Ontario Payroll Deductions Debt Charges Due and Unpa Due to Other Funds Other Liabilities Surplus January 1 1969 68 343 199 156 128 163 651 336 224 Total REVENUE FUND STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER GRADUATES OF school were honored last Selz Back row Don Cousins Jim Stewart Bill Wednesday evening In the school auditorium with a John Van der Gary Milton George banquet and program which Included films Front row Artem Jim Lundrigan Tiny Van Mai Britt left to right are Cathy Ellis Laurie Dan Cole Ken Dron Dennis Wheeler Carl Archibald Lois Prlngle Sandra Nuttall Peggy Randy Stewart and Bill Fuller Staff Susan Hurgett Sharon Leslie Debbie Hurgett Gerda Photo Best allround pupils honored at Ospringe graduation banquet The evening dosed with the Ottawa and the Walt Disney showing of a film of the trip to picture Never a Dull Moment HALTON MOWER MARINE SALES SERVICE FEATURING JOHNSON OUTBOARD MOTORS ALUMINUM BOATS SPRING8ACK CANOES FIBREGLASS BOATS ALL1SCHALMERS GARDEN TRACTORS AUTHORIZED SERVICE ON LAUSON TECUMSEH LAWN SOY WISCONSIN ENGINES 205 GUELPH ST GEORGETOWN AT ROAD PHONE Local Taxation Requisition 178 7 114 Supplementary Taxes 721 157 Other School Boards Government of Ontario Grants 603 407 Mill Rate Subsidy Reimbursements 918 602 Government of Canada 39 741 Indiv duals 72 Other 134 Total Revenue 115 EXPENDITURE Business Administration 767 Instruction 12 101 Educational Services 267 Attendance Health and Food Service 193 376 Plant Operation 372 1 Plant Maintenance 302 263 Transportation 627 Tuition Fees 526 Capital Expenditure Non Allocable 169 Othet Operating Expenditure 667 14 Debt Charges 632 1 505 Operating Expenditure 1 14 Toial Expenditure 488 CAPITAl BUILDING FUND BALANCE SHEET AS AT DECEMBER 1969 ASSETS 13 428 179 Accounts Receivable Other Current Assets 1 Total 538 856 LIABILITIES Unmatured Debenture Debt Accounts Payable Due to Other Funds Equity in Fixed Assets Total 15 730 440 8 13 400 868 AUDITORS REPORT WELCOME SERVICE If you are new in town or know someone who is PHONE 8530805 To the Ratepayers Supporting The Hal ton County Board of Education We have examined the Revenue Fund and Capital Building Fund Balance Sheets of The Halton County Board of Education as at December 3J and the Revenue Fund Statements of Revenue and Expenditure for the year then ended Our examination included a general review of the accounting procedures and such tests of accounting records and other supporting evidence as we considered necessary in the circumstances In our opinion these financial statements present fairly the financial position of the Board at at December 31 1969 and the results of its operationi for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted for Ontario school boards Hamilton Ontario May 1970 Published by The Halton County Board of Education as required by Provincial Legislation Co Chartered Accountants Municipal Licence Number 3851