Rev Sam Wigston heads area churches GeorgetownActon Wednesday Aug While Hundreds of young people art answering the Go west young man urge Rev Sara Vtigstoa has pulled up takes in Saskatchewan and moved to Ontario to be precise Trie new minister at Arkell and Eden Mills Churches Rev has spent the past few years at the Pastoral Just south of Saskatoon However his wire Karen to go back to school and chose the of Waterloo taking her degree in dance ftigston paints out he was very lucky to get a church within commuting distance of Waterloo for his The couple and their three children Matthew Andrew and Katrina moved to the area July a and even after Karen has graduated plan to make the r home here They like the countryside and the people Born Vancouver years ago Rev Edmonton and received lis Bachelor of Education from the of Alberta in 19T0 after one year at Camrose Lutheran College and three years at the of Alberta for fuc tears in Alberta at the same time obtaining his Graduate D in In 1376 he decided to enter St Andrew College in Saskatoon and graduated with his Masters of Divinity in lf79 but put off ordination for one year to work at Knot United Church in Saskatoon la 1990 be was or at Alberta Conference in At his large charge be had two emigres at tons compared to his three In this area He says it is still too early to compare the churches and congregations but noted they are both rural though in Ontario there are more urban influences Rev Wigston plans to spend his first year listening to his congregations much the way his predecessor Rev Russell Finley did changes any or churches will be decided mutually He is looking towards a team effort Ebenezer Next Sunday regular vices resume at the three chin ches Eden Mills at at 10 IS and at A Sunday school staff work shop being held at at next Sunday under the leacersh p of Ann Rev Sam spoke on The Crisis of Belief Price of Milton celebrated her birthday recently Birthday greetings go out also to Gordon Diamond Vi Jay Dave Ward Ron McLean and Laura Hewer Fox Run goal is 15000 Rev Sam Karen and children Matthew Andrew and Katrina are making many new friends In this area since Rev was appointed ta the pastoral of Eden Mills and United Churches With two years experience under then- belts the energetic and dedicated Acton Terry Fox Run committee is preparing to not only hold another successful run on September IB at Acton High School but is adding some new promotion wrinkles and fund raising projects for year three Joining committee originals Jon Hurst and Ron Heller on the committee this year are returnees and newcomers Nan Hurst George and Paul Murr Already pledge forms are out in the three local banks and the credit union at Ed In Out Village Variety Jug City The Acton Free Press Becker the Hide House and will be distributed next month to all the schools The committee is aiming to increase the number of runners joggers walkers riders etc to and wants to bring in IS this year To promote this very worthwhile cause and community event the committee plans special assemblies in schools a film about Terry Fox will be shown to Acton Students and there will be displays in the schools There will be a Fox Run display at the Carpet Comer and booths and displays at the fall fair and this weekend Leather to Market and Each Fox Run participant this year will receive a special memento of the 1983 event in Acton In keeping with our Leathertown image a leather crest is being designed and produced commemorating the third annual run here Also the committee wants to order and sell Terry Fox Tshirts and Im tor Terr buttons to bolster fund raising They have some other fun and exciting promotions and activities on the drawing boards too Watch the Free Press for details in the weeks ahead The organizers want the Fox Run to become even more of a family affair with young and old participating people bringing picnic lunches to the high school and taking in the Run Again there will be a snack bar for those who dont bring a lunch Van struck bridge William of Division ft Acton was driving on Concession Two in Erin Township on August lOat around 3 when his van went off the road and he struck a bridge abutment Guelph report the driver wife Anne suffered minor injuries while their children William 8 and were unhurt Police estimate damages to the vehicle at S3 Band Scouts still play big role in fall fairs Did you know that the Acton Band and the Acton Boy Scouts were among the earliest participants during Acton Fair a starting days and are still active at the Fa lr years later Glider makes safe landing Guelph report a glider made an emergency landing in Township Sunday evcntnK winds forced the gilder down into abandoned well and water rough Ice stolen from garage VITOS MARKET CORN ON THE COB 2 MILK BULK FOODS SHELLED PEANUTS Saltod or 99V HOME ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS DISPOSAL SALE HELD UNDER CITY LICENCE 12418 THE OP WICKHAM S TELEVISION LTD HAVE BEEN FAVOURED BY FISHER CANADA TO DISPOSE OF MER CHANDISE REPOSSESSED FOR NON PAYMENT AND IT HAS BEEN AGREED THAT USUAL WARRANTIES ON THIS MERCHANDISE APPLY New Homfc Entertjiininent REPOSSESSED for PiiYrnnt SOME TO BE DISPOSED AS LOW AS 50 CENTS ir DOLLAR ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS SALE WILL BE HOME STEREOS PORTABLE STEREO AUDIO COMPONENTS VIDEO RECORDERS COLOUR TELEVISIONS ACCESSORIES ETC FRIANDSAT AUG STORE OPEN 1000 TO FRIDA Y TWO DAYS TURDA Y ONL Yl WICKHAMS