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OUR READERS VVRITE St John Baptist attendance up annua reports show I believe that there might be some of your readers who would be interested in the work that St John Ambulance Brigade has done during the year of In January 1976 our strength was 17 During the year we had five members resign but we were only able to make a slow recovery as we had two new members join the Division On December 1976 our strength is 14 St John regulations require that the strength of a Division should be between and members can see thai we are on the edge of existence During the year our members attended duties break down by area Milton Acton 16 and outside the towns To attend these functions the member donated 1B42 hours of voluntary unpaid time Quick calculations will show that this is an aver age of hours per member per year In actual the hours ranged from a low of 12 hours to a high of hours During those hours we attended to cases that ranged from slivers or minor cuts to an epileptic fit or heart attack Again by simple calculations you will see that there were 5Vj cases per duty or you could say that we treated one case every six hours When I look at the financial statement 1 do have to be thankful for those orgamza tions that dtd make donations to St John Ambulance to the tune of A special thank you to Courlchffe Park who donated and to the Ontario Steam and Antique Preservers Association who donated Everyone is aware that the cost of every thing is going up This is true with First Aid supplies and all of our operating expenses First Aid Is a useful skill and handy knowledge to have In your repertoire A Workmans Compensation Board report in ld74 stated that we have eight accidents in the home for every one on the job Yet those trained In First Aid have one third fewer accidents This past year we trained in Standard First Aid in Emergency First Aid and eight in Patient Care In the Home It Is difficult to predict when an accident will happen I trust that IfSt John members are not present one of the above will be around and come forward to help No Milton Combined Division invites all those who would like to join an organiza tion that has been around since time began We offer the chance to enlarge your skills and to give all the confidence to react in times of need to help humanity We meet every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at m For those organizations who would like us to attend your functions be reminded that we have to be invited to be there All that we ask is that we receive a written request not later than two weeks prior to the requested date Since our members are volunteers we must solicit for the coverage therefore 1 cannot promise that wc will always be able to make it On behalf of St John Ambulance in Milton I would like to wish all a very safe and healthy year Yours truly S Blair Beemer Superintendent Hospital sends its thanks The Activity Group of the Acton branch of the Canadian Cancer Society again sent a large donation to the Princess Margaret Hospital at Christmas time Convener Mary received two letters of thanks which she wants to share with the many people v ho donated gifts and goodies Dear Miss Papillon It was indeed good to receive your very large donation of Christmas gifts for our patients from your group and with the added support of Acton town They came just at the right time when our department was embarking on gift wrapping for all in and out patients can only say Thank you to all the good and generous people in your We assure you that every parcel in eluding your gifts will be on heir way before too long with our capable volunteer drivers and we can almost guess how wonderfully the little ones will respond to your lovely toques scarfs slippers and vests have several small babies for our sweaters and crib quilts so beautifully made and of course the toys will be welcrme wheieever they go We appreciate your though ess in sending a wide vanel of goods and your provision for all age groups It was great to find a poncho for 12 yearold as well as a sweater for a baby in the same box To all the activity group of Acton thank you and maj we wish you all a Happy and Blessed Christmas Yours sincerely Muriel Summers for Miss Dons Brown Social Service Department Dear Miss Your group have certainly done a mar vellous job in helping us with our Christmas and are indeed delighted cannot begin how pleased we are and the many many items have and ill bring much plea sure to our patients The home baking is indeed a hit and we have been serving it for our afternoon teas and evening entertainment To those ladies sent us the delicious cookies cakes and loaves our sincere appreciation The coffee mate lea bags homemade jellies and jams the candy thank you thank you thank you The individual cups have been distributed and so much enjoyed The small cushions have already been pressed into use for our mastectomy pat and they have expressed their For the sugar cards books slippers peignoir jewellery brushes bath powder used clothing books and Santa wc say thank you Acton is a wonderful town to have every one so interested In our welfare and to want to share their Christmas with our patients We should have a town crier to go around and thank everyone for their goodness and kindness I cannot begin to tell you how pleased wc are with the ditty bags They are so attrac live and contain so many useful articles Just ideal for patients coming in here to stay We are able to help them out when they have not brought these articles with them The many knitted items will bring great pleasure and comfort and warmth to our patients I cannot begin to describe our feelings for this wonderful job of work The toque and mitt sets the toques scarf and mitt set the slippers lap robe bed jackets the scarves arc all so useful and beautifully made The many hours of work they have taken are appreciated by all of us here Many of our padenls need scarves and warm cosy hats to come and go from the hospital and this magnificent contribution is so helpful Will you please relay our thanks lo the wonderful knitters The colors are all so gay and tho work perfect To you and to the many people in the town of Acton extend our gratitude It is a most generous heartwarming project and one that we will always rem em Our best wishes for each and every one of you for the coming holiday season May it be most pleasant and happy Sincerely yours Miss Helen E Howes Director of Volunteers week Hills council pro claimed February 11 to International 1 O week at the request of Lakeside Chapter I O D Acton If the chapter wants the proclamation published in newspapers they must pay for it themselves For the new members of council Councillor Roy Booth explained this policy was adopted when so many requests for proclamations made it too expensive for the town to pay for the Disturbance Two Acton men were charged with causing dis during the past Acton Yarn Barn formerly Janryj Nook MILL STREET LVNDA Pro pi Special Introductory Offer STARTING THURSDAY JANUARY BERNAT BERELLA 4 OFF 4 Skeins 10 III Fib I ir YOUR CROCHET or KNITTING NEEDS VISIT Acton Yarn Barn STORE HOURS Wed Thurs Sat 10530 Fri 109 Levy runs for council in ward 4 byelection The Baptist Church in Acton was founded in so has a fairly long active his lory Its annual meeting lo mark the close of was held on Wednesday evening January 19 It was an occasion of warm fellowship with a number present for the first lime After a pol luck supper there followed a meeting thoroughly forward looking in character embracing a number of changes During the year at ten dance at morning worship has greatly increased and the Sunday School has ap proached a point of bursting the walls This will si late closing in other pro perty in accord with civic by St Abans Annual meeting The annual vestry meeting of St Anglican Church was held on Sunday evening in the Parish Hall In the absence of the rector the meeting was under Ihe chair of Duby lay reader of the Because of the prolonged Illness of the Itev he wardens and parish council decided to ask all 1376 officers lo continue in their respective for the year 1977 and this was approved Sun days meeting In his report the rector expressed his appreciation of the efforts and operation of groups and individual members of Ihe con as well as Arch decon the Bishop fellow during Ins enforced absence approved Budgets reports and for the coming year were pre discussed and ap proved and the meeting ended with a social half hour It is hoped that the rector will be lo resume Ins duties in in Hit meantime the has been grateful lo ihe for taking the services every Sunday for ihe past four months laws to allow much needed space be available Church offerings are in while have increased the by about per cent Two former of this church are serving in the mission fields Rev James and his family in India and frank Byrne conducting i leaching mis directed largely in Utters from Mr Byrne are circulated in the congre gation and are stimulating Five have tome by way of baptism by immersion two of Hie ladles having elected for outdoor service held at the in Rock wood Newlyelected as deacons to serve for three years are Mrs Heather Parsons and Mrs Chapman Sun day school are Mrs Shirley Krause Mrs Judy de Former treasurer Charles was reelected as was musical director Mrs Joan Harrison Appreciation in the meeting was expressed of the services rendered by the officers of the church Before the meeting closed with a message Mrs Chapman made a mot ion expressing gratitude for the loving service inspiring sermons and pastoral care of Das Sydney The meet ing expressed its approval by applause Population Acton population is now officially MEAT MARKElj RED BRAND BEEF Choice PRIME RIB ROAST WING ROAST lb I SHOULDER ROAST b 95 Lean BLADE SHORT RIB ROASTS 99 Lean CHUCK ROASTS 89 BRAISING RIBS 79 SIRLOIN TIP TOP ROUND ROASTS I Tender STEAKS Lean GROUND B SMALL LINK SAUSAGE 95 Maple Leal SLICED SIDE BACON YOLIH LEAN GROUND BEEF LOVELL BROS MODERN MEAT MARKET 77 Mill St E 8532240 Give a pint of blood away MONDAY JANUARY 31st on Premises Former Georgetown and Halton Hills councillor Harry Levy announced this week he will be running for the Ward Four council seat in the March 7 byelection A veteran councillor Levy lost out In his bd unseal Mayor Tom Hill He trailed Hill by 1136 voles Levy has lived In George town for 20 years and resides j on Court The Acton Free Press Wednesday Jan 1977 5 becoming the senior Ward Four area councillor for Hills in 1974 He was Hills finance com chairman for one year and also served as a chair man of Georgetown finance works and administration Comptroller for Brampton He served on Georgetown council for six years before LAST I DAYS OF OUR January clean sweep SALE Semester Change Special NORTH STAR JOGGERS DACKS 00 HALLIDAY HOMES i I SALE ON ABO ITEMS ENDS JAN 29 Many other Savings on All WINTER STOCK HOMES DISPLAY COURT PLAN TO DROP IN AND SEE WHATS 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