Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), February 8, 1984, p. 21

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GeoigetownActon Wednesday Feb Ballinafad Winter fun in hamlet Sunday Smith The February meeting of the was held at the home of Eileen and Elea nor McLean were responsible for dessert President Marg opened with a poem The roll call was an by each bringing a favorite piece of art or craft All members were present except Lola Marshall who is ill in hospital and Frances BuckreU who is spending the winter in the south Among items of new business were the dates for the off conference in May this year for secretary treasurers and members at large Not one member was willing to let her name stand to take that office so It was passed thai Ballinafad would not send a delegate this year It was decided to have a euchre party March 14 each member will find enough players for two tables Grace McEnery as convener for cultural activities look over from the president and continued the meet Current events were given by Lille Given Some timely reports were given by The motto Tell Me and Forget Slow Me and I May Forget But Get Me Invoked and I Will Remember was interesting well prepared and given by Eileen Burt The reading from a chapter from the Mary Stewart book on the collect was read by Reggie To end the program was asked to contribute something en or pay a fine This re suited in a variety of things each one doing their bit consequently no extra money for the treasurer The congregation at the fad United church service on Sun day welcomed guest preacher Rev Ann Ross to the pulpit She herself noting present mini Bandy was in the class with her when she attended college Her message proved to be interesting also her theme What Does Your Name Mean To You Rev Ross gave many but ended her sermon by say A Christian should do all things in the name of Jesus Christ Rev Ross is a good speaker and has a pleasing personality look forward to having her as a guest- preacher next Sunday The mens choir added to the service of ship All the congregation Is invited to a winter fun day at Volmars Farm next Sunday February 12 in the afternoon we will return to the church basement for a hot meal Each family should bring cither beans or chili and cookies or squares for their own family Please leave them at the church on the way to Volmars Congratulations to Mr and Mrs former residents of Ballina fad who became the proud parents of a little son on February I Grandmother is Viola Shortill great grandmother is Rita both residents of fad Women in the village and surrounding areas are Invited to attend another seminar on Tax Reductions and Money Matters The same speaker Peggy North has been requested to give another talk for ladies only Fed free to attend this seminar on Wednesday February til at the community centre Physical challenge The Town of Hills has received a challenge from Red Deer Alberta to deter mine which has the Attest residents The Great Canadian Paction Challenge will be held Wednesday May and Red Deer has been asked to lead the Challenge for cities of similar size across Canada We have accepted this opportunity en and Intend to prove that we are the most healthy active and vibrant community of our size In all of Canada the letter from the Alberta city Mayor J McGhee said Each community will endeavor to motl vate its citizens to participate In any physical activity hat makes our heart beat faster such as walking Jogging swimming cycling for 15 continuous minutes at their own pace The amount of time rather than the distance or speed is the important thing the letter stated Last year more than in com munities participated Halton Hills flag Will Halton Hills soon have its own flag Town staff has been directed to report to council on the of a municipal flag employing all or part of the Hills coat of arms The request came from Councillor John McDonald who noted a Town flog had been raised at a Bicentennial Committee meeting He said individual citizens and local firms are Interested in flying a Town and cer tainly if there is a flag it should be flown at Town offices McDonald noted he has mussed a Town flag with Dorothy Stone who designed the municipality s coat of arms and shed like to be Involved in this project Staff is to investigate the various rules and regulations surrounding use of the Town of arms REOPENING FRIDAY FEB 10 FISH CHIPS ON SPECIAL Vote San 185 1 block north s T specials MOORE PARK PLAZA COMPLETE TRAVEL SERVICE FULLY QUALIFIED STAFF Barber Henley Ltd 72 Main St S Downtown Georgetown AQUAHNE Soft Water Soft skin beautiful hair Save 75 on soap detergents Save on plumbing appliance repairs No more dreary scrubbing CALL TODAY for details of our SUPER FEBRUARY SPECIALS 8776242 SSSSSS 8771821 jrn 348GUELPHST GEORGETOWN YOUR Tax Refund

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