Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), December 3, 1975, p. 5

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New owners take over The Country Gallery The Acton Free Press December 1975 Acton band Two fight In Milton Two ilinrgeB of Saturday afternoon disturb were laid by The Country Gallery a familiar name In arte and crafts In Terra has been purchased by Mike and Ann Hurst of The Country Gallery will reopen early In December with Interesting Christmas Ideas featuring oil and pastels by Ann string art and stain glass lamps by Mike pottery vines and other high quality crafts by local craftsmen in January and February the business will be open on a very limited basis only allow Ann pregnancy ACTON AND Recreation Advisory Committee met for the first time with its new members on November 25 Front row Shel don Ed Wood Chairman and Mary Ann Barrow new member Back row Ron Mitchell new Students now adults in eyes of committee member and secretary John Cooper the recreation coordinator Peter and Kerwm McPhail new member Elmer Dunn another new member was absent On tour Rotary members and their wives toured the American Motors plant In Brampton last night Tuesday All had a good and Interesting time Sewers on Cameron Installation of new Rcwcrs began on Cameron St this week The change Is ordered by the region leave A regular schedule for business will be established in March Ann was born In Copenhagen Denmark and is a graduate of York In Toronto Ann studied art for several years under a well known West Coast Francis and was a feature member of the it Vancouver Sketch Club Ann has had several exhibits on the West Coast and has paintings in private homes and offices all across Canada Her landscapes In pastels ore particularly popular The move to Terra Is almost like coming home for Mike He was raised In Acton the son of Hills councillor Joe Hurst and Milton high school teacher Nan Hurst Grandparents Mr and Mrs llnrry Hole an well known long time resident of Georgetown Through high school and college Mike worked Tor nine summers at Provincial Paper in Georgetown He graduated from the University of Western in and from York with or the past ten years Mik has been employed by and returned 111 months ago as Director of Marketing in Ontario from four years In lit a similar capacity In the craft urn Mike works on string art and tiffany lamps float made of tin inmates of the now Acton Citizens Bund took part in the parade took over nil hour to pans of the regional Saturday following a disturbance in the United parking lot A man and Acton min were fiw k Gift Ideas that Special Person in life Definition of a student was slightly altered by Acton and Recreation Ad vlsory Committee members November when the raising of rates for the town s swimming pooh and arenas was discussed John Cooper area recreation cm to the group that the were losing money Once you build something like a pool or arena it Is a loss from the beginning he sold Hon Mitchell debated this saying that anything to do with the public is not a loss but a direct return Mr Cooper went on to explain that the recreation department had to decide whether or not they arc willing to maintain the at everyone expense through taxes or charge higher rates tor the people who take advantage of the pools and arenas fees The advisory members except Kerwln thought It best to raise some of the fees Sheldon was in favor or the hikes far adults but not the children She explained that she felt low income families might not be able to afford to send their children If the prices were raised Mr MiPhail said that even if the fees were raised parents would still only give out cents If the admission price were raised from IB cents to cents the kids would only have cents to spend at the booth which would mean the facility would be getting the same amount of money It was suggested to raise the price far adults because Peter pointed out Adults would rather pay extra for themselves than give ft to the kids Want Mr Cooper said that every one wants more and more facilities requiring more and more money so the town has to raise the prices Mrs Sheldon and Ron Mitchell suggested raising Just the adult prices Mary Ann Barrow suggested the adults and the sauna while Mr wa raising any prices facilities in these times of Mrs Sheldon said It was fine to say that this year hut next year the same pro blem Is going to crop up with the price raised to 45 cents Ieflnlllon Mr suggested changing the definition of high school students to the adult lcvil committee agreed that most students had their own spending money and would to afford the hike The Committee put in a recommendation to council against that the age limit dcfln tions be changed to rend that a child be specified as up to 13 years old An adult would 14 years old and up recommended that the fee be kept at cents and Set parks fee committee A set of for com pay lhnn or organized groups as there is generally more to using Hills narks met up and more picnic with opposition from the tables used Acton and Advisory Committee November This fee had been looked Into by the General Admlni strutlon Committee and ex eluded family reunions or The advisory committee Thc8c a recommendation to fl rentals for tables used 11 was also suggested that special consideration be given to people or groups who are doing something for the community 1c fall fair would still ha permit however Recreation co John Cooper explained that Hornby park was the only one in town charging fees for the use of their facility at present He had sent a rep commercial and organized groups be set for the first 100 people and cents per capita after the 100 Samsonite and Jetliner LUGGAGE and BRIEF CASES STOCKING STUFFERS MUDDLERS nthrownqnlllin 295 nc of WINE POURER pours in direction with no lis or drips THE SEED BOX COLLECTION illy frnli tided in wood Trivit Spoonresi From XD ierful liqht el inn ate WAN MORE GIFT IDEAS 836 1981 I Wash System li Removable Cutlery tor lending to tire right In door Rime Agent Disposer gel without spoiling A By Pass the tap ham hills BECKERS PLAZA ACTON the price of the sauna raised to recreation director Glen save save save save save save save save save save save save save save save save save save from to cents Mr Cooper s department had suggested raising each amount cents or more Members form subcommittees Sub committees were formed within the Acton and recreation advl committee at their November meeting Newlyelected chairman Ed Wood suggested the sub committees so that each member of the group would have responsibility They would keep on eye and ear out for their particular area and provide better coverage of the town Each subcorn mlltee would take any public requests or observe to the advisory committee as a whole and they would all dis cuss the matter Sheldon explained to the group that the subcam would be a very loose thing The llty docs not begin ana end in one certain place Everyone is responsible far the overall recreation of the town On committer After a lengthy discussion It Sheldon and Ed Wood two veteran committee members would be in charge of pro gramming scouting for new ones and making sure that present ones are operating properly A new member Kerwm ha 11 and veteran Pete Papil Gray who in turn sent it GAC felt the was not enough and told the group he thought the fee should be paid per capita The members all agreed that larger groups should have to Ion would be on the property dealing with arenas hall and other ties Both of these men would also be an the parks end In charge of publicity are Mrs Sheldon and another Elmer Dunn also new to the committee was unable to attend the meeting but will be given his choice as to which sub committee he wishes to serve on Each member selected the subcommittee he or she Is most Interested in fitofte Christmas Decorations Electrical Tree Lights and Displays Toys Games and Books Christmas Greeting Cards and Gift Wrapping Ready to Wear and Footwear for the Entire Family Ladies Long Sleeve Plain and Pattern 10 Value BLOUSES 5 to STORE Crystal Brass and Copper Goods Hand Painted Delft Blue China Ware Engraved and Ornamental Teaspoons and Large Spoons Historical Clocks Saltstone Flower Pots Boxed Chocolates Variety of Cookies Chocolate Christmas Decorations PLUS Sliced Meats Herring Lunch Cuts Marinade and Salted Herring Etc Slip fir flrtnu fiMu ACTON In keeping with our policy retailing lood lowest possible price the price of all Items sold in our stores with exception of perishable items All price Increases by manufacturers with exception of change The policy of will remain constant to do all In our power Increase he pressures Hi existence in Industry advertised specials which be returned to normal shell price at Iho Kleenex Roll Pack PAPER TOWELS 89 111 mm mill Jonw III absorbed by J from any to oiler weekly Jtr 55 PINEAPPLE JUICE Bell Cocke IB PIE CRUST MIX 69 HERE where the BflRGfllrUW BEANS 3100 FRESH PRODUCE No I ONTARIO POTATOES 79 TOMATOES 3K COOKING ONIONS RUMP ROAST SIRLOIN TIP ROAST ROUND STEAK ROAST Bond m STEWING BEEF 1 LUNCHEON MEATS fit COCKTAIL SAUSAGE or WIENERS 1 WIENERS Mint Leal SUCH BOLOGNA lb IF D 9S fit if hi It Maxwell House INSTANT COFFEE P I r It 111 VIIIIIIEI t FROSTING 79 I i BACON FOOD FEATURES out fc PIE SHELLS Bnl dun PIES MIXED VEGETABLES C UPS CREME RINSE SHAMPOO HAIR SPRAY I LIQUID BLEACH SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH KMT MUSMIOOMS CAT FOOD SPECIAL K Hoc lb Bit MACARONI or SPAGHETTI BREAD 79 TEA BAGS 09 FLOUR 89 3100 LAUNDRY RINSE AIONI an SPAGHETTI MEATBALLS aumutt JUICE 6S ACTON ONTARIO E a SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE

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