Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), September 17, 1975, p. 13

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Joint walkathon Lions Coca Cola Makin histor The Acton Press Scptombor 17 1975 Prospect Park will be the scene of the first Olympathon walk to be held In Acton The I ions club of Canada and the Coca Cola bottlers will be sponsoring the walk with half the money raised doing towards the Olympic games and the remainder to wards local Lions club The majority of thon walks will be held this coming weekend including Rock wood but due to the Acton tall Fair organizers decided to postpone the local walk until October 4 Unlike most walks the Ac ton will bo the track at the park It was felt by Lions officials that this would be much safer than the standard walk on high ways and roads No set number of miles will be named to be walked though ten miles has been suggested as the average length participant will he able to walk the track many times as desired keep ing in mind that each round 1b equal to half a mile If some only want to walk one mile they arc Just as welcome as someone walking many more Check points There wilt be check points at the top and bottom of the track walker will be carrying an official card which will be stamped at check point to keep track of miles travelled Vic a 1 ions rep re tentative explained that his group to have prizes for some of the participants pas for the oldest and voungcit Refreshment will be available for the walkers The Lions hope to have a big crowd of spectators and programs for all to enjoy Mr explained he would like to make It community event with a band concert in the par There arc still many plans in the offing for the event as contacting the police and St John Ambulance Coca Cola and the Acton I ions urge everyone lo gel and walk few miles for a Those who are asked to sponsor avail else Sponsor wheels able schools and bus lues Res which according to Mr have been very co operative with the local club lie explained that he would like sec other groups and clubs In town get interested in the project Coca Coin will be available to the walkers free of charge s the popular historical feature written by John McDonald lost week duo to history developing in the McDonald family John and KnthV madi sure lineage would be perpetuated will he first child born rldny Sept Itnby McDonald weighed seven pounds four one en mid in named John Anthony Scott TAX FREE NEW 75 BAZ MOTORS LTD smuts INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BANK IF YOU Own and operate your own business Manage a business to own and operate a business Invitad to our Otkvllle office to arrange a mooting at your of Friday Sept 19th 1075 to your to debt or equity financing requiromonti Robertsons Flower Shoppe ACTONS INLWLSl and MOST MODhRN riORIST In ARRANGEMENTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS FLOWERS and GREEN PLANTS TERRARIUMS FILLED TO YOUR LIKING HANGING PLANTS DRIED FLOWERS PLANT FOODS IN FACT ALL YOUR FLOWER REQUIREMENTS W Win Robertsons A MILL ST ACTON SHERIDANS MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT COURSES Credit courses aimed at developing skills for Supervisors Managers and Owners based on studies In Production Administration Marketing Retailing Human Factors covering a broad area of business Industry Institutions and municipalities 3day Saturday intensive courses start Sept 20 Evening courses start week of Sept ITS YOUR FUTURE Register now at any campus For further Information or registration forms call Brampton Burlington Misslssauga Sheridan College Community Services See us first when you need a car or truck for Business Trips Holidays Moving Low Daily Rates and good mileage Acton Book early for the ultimate In Catering Service 1228 PHONE 2940 RICHS SERVICE CENTRE ACTON WELDING machine repair alum and portable equipment antique I polishing S R R ACTON

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