Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), February 29, 1984, p. 3

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Qbitumt- Jbhn Airdrie John Airdrie a World War One veteran Toronto Feb ruary a month Br of RR I Acton was bom on Arty On December 19 IBB be married Ethel Lowe Kirk died December 11 197B He was a retired auto mechanic and was a life member of the Acton Legion Left to mourn his loss are daughter Patricia Mrs Lawrence TaUlefer I Acton son John of brothers Frank and George Hail bury sisters Anne Mrs Ed Cornel Brantford Myrtle Mrs Allan Burton Arizona and Agnes Mrs James Jordan Station seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren He was predeceased by his wife two brothers six sisters and one grandchild Funeral service was held at Shoemaker Funeral Home February 10 with Rev Peter A special Legion service was held the previous evening Pallbearers were Doug Guthrie Grant Allen Jim Milne Doug Mason Hector Lambert and Art Ford Interment was at Cemetery Knox Alert Evening Group met in the Ellen Anderson room recently Lillian McLennan opened the meeting with the Call to Worship followed by the Hymn I Love to Hear the Story Lillian read the Scripture Psalm 127 and Isabel McDonald gave a reading Our Lillian read from the Glad Tidings A Talking Box and Isabel gave another reading Love followed by prayer Babe Hostel I sang Beloved Let Us Love wtich was followed with the hymn What a Friend Have In Jesus took charge of the business calling for the secretary and treasurers reports which were duly accepted Babe read a letter from Ruby Clark I hanking the group for remembering her at Christmas Gladys Davidson moved that the bill for the supplies be paid seconded by Isabel Isabel read the Lamp report and reminded the group of the WMS Annual meeting in Isabel moved hat all monies be put Into one account but that a record be kept of each fund seconded by Gladys Vera moved that besides a new tablecloth a mirror be bought for the upper lobby and the money to be taken from the legacy of Emma Cole with the remainder to go to the Knox College Restoration Fund This was seconded by Bessie Mussel le The offering was received and gave the prayer Cards were signed for Pearl Young and Kathleen Dodds and the meeting was closed with the Miipah Benediction Vehicles collide Two vehicles collided on Main St Thurs day report police A vehicle driven by Garry Sauve of had about A vehicle driven by Joseph Stone 29 of Fergus sustained about damage TRENTON DENTURE THERAPIST MAIN ST N GEORGETOWN 8772359 OBEDIENCE fr SHOW DOG TRAINING AH Breeds Basic Grooming f Dan A WEILER HILL KENNELS Arc Special you received a Tl Special income tax return his year bring it to HR Block Our speciallytrained I ax experts will save you time and money by looking into over areas of tax savings that don t even appear on the form TTien we It prepare the return that saves you most Visit your nearest H Slock office soon or call lor an appointment Tl Special Ask about our guarantee HR BLOCK THE INCOME TAX SPECIALISTS warn MondarFrtdav Saturday Thunt ft Sat Georgetown Acton Wednesday Feb 29 1964 3 Dublin WI Donate to heart fund Aetna Chamber of Commerce 1SS4 officers and directors were sworn Into Monday evening at their annual meeting by of the Peace Bob Hart They are left right Markne Graham Reg directors Tollman treasurer Billhook second vice president Pan Nielsen director Sue secretary Larry Grieve director Jennie Kniken vice president director Steve Dawkuts president Corey and Ted Tyler directors and Dob Hart Up to towns own tourism Its up to the individual areas throughout Ontario to pick up on the provincial Yours to Discover tourism campaign Colin Chedore marketing manager for the Ontario Ministry of Tourism told about 100 Acton Chamber of Commerce members Monday night the main Job of the Ministry wis to make people aware of tourism in this province but it was up to areas such as Acton to make tourists know what it avail able on a local level told the mem about Ontarios marketing campaign which since 1B79 has turned the image of Ontario around and increased the Inflow of tourists from the United States by 1 per cent David Bingham Tourism Industrial Consultant for the Ministry was also on hand for the annual genera meeting He revealed Hal ton has applied for a study program to assess the needs and weak nessea of the area as far as tourism is concerned This study is a Jointly funded project by the Ministry local and regional governments and the private sector Bingham noted the Ministry campaign creates a climate to encourage people to come to Ontario or for Ontario residents to stay in the province Then he said it is up the local areas to give the tourists some thing to do The consultant showed a film explaining the benefits on the local economy tourism is developed from the hotel owner right down to the farmer providing the food Almost 12 per cent of Ontarios gross product is generated from tourism the film stated with 13 per cent of all Jobs stemming from the trade Chamber president Steve warned the private sector was going to have to work with the government which con be a very pleasant surprise Regional chairman Pete told the Chamber members he recently returned from Yugoslavia and the Olympics While there he learned the small poor country held the international games mainly to attract tourists not just this month but in to promote says official the future The entire world got to see how beautiful the is and hopefully will vacation there Pomeroy encouraged everyone to speak to their about the proposed tourism study to get it passed through regional council He labelled the of the Acton Chamber of Commerce as a success story and he encourages and supports tourism Hills Mayor Russ Miller said he has spoken to a lot of business people In North and found them to be very enthusiastic Thats the only way wc are going to flourish Miller pointed out this area has a lot to offer tourists Big bucks Police report a car escaped from a two vehicle on Storey last Wednea day with a grand total of damage The vehicle was driven by Heidi Coleman of Storey Dr Acton However the second vehicle was not so lucky The vehicle driven by Kenneth Jespersen of Lot Concession Eramosa had damage 1500 damage A parked vehicle owned by Thomas Berry of 114 Poplar Ave Acton sustained an estimated dam age when it was hit by a vehicle reversing from a driveway on Or on Friday Police report a vehicle driven by Darren 17 of received about damage Two chimney fires Volunteer firefighters answered two chimney fire calls last week The first one was Wednesday at Main St followed by one the next day at Bower St There was no damage in either fire by Laura Dean Thirty ladies including two guests at tended the February meeting of Dublin Womens Institute at the borne of Mrs Smith Sixth Line Milton recently The President Mrs D Hunter opened the meeting with A Marriage Message followed by the roll call Memories of amusing farm experiences down through the years which made a good subject As February is heart month was approved to be forwarded from the branch A course in Microwave Cooking was of interest to some of the members who will attend the classes at Church on February also an Seminar will be held in Milton in March when some of the ladies hope to attend The Officers Conference will be held on May 1 3 inclusive at Waterloo University and Mrs John McLean will attend as Branch delegate February is the date chosen for the Womens Institute Booth at Holy Cross Church Georgetown and Mrs Hunter and Mrs Norton will attend The purpose of the meeting is to introduce new residents to different organizations A second Nassagaweya Community Fun Fair will be held on June It wdl have Bicentennial Ontario accents Dublin Wlhopetohavea Bake Sale there with the proceeds being given for the Milton and District Hospital addition being built A collection of History Books pictures etc will be shown in on May 19 and Mrs Dodds Curator and Mrs J Kranendonk will represent the Dublin Branch Two banquets have been catered to recently and Mrs E Wilson convener handed over a fine sum of money from them Clergy Comment by Father Something that is common to all of us in varying degrees is our lack of appreciation forthegoodlhingsofourllves Marks gospel there is the story of the man who had leprosy and after he was cured he was told not to tell anyone And yet the man cured could not keep it to himself In his joy and wonder he simply could not contain his good fortune It was such a human and natural reaction Jesus must have understood the mans in ability to obey We are challenged by die story What do do with the Good News Jesus has done good things in our lives He gives himself to us every day and draws us ever closer to union with the Father Do we share the Good News with the happy exuberance of the man cured Or do we keep it to ourselves keep secret the good things the Lord does for us Share with someone else today something about Jesus Christ The Committee with Mrs C Armstrong displayed a quilt to the delight of the women which they had recently completed It is a fine piece of Safety was the theme of the meeting and Mrs A convener spoke of the many ways that accidents can happen in those surrounding One In five families are reported to suffer some kind of injury sometimes with lost of life or limb was won by Mrs The ladies were interested in hearing of a meeting of Nassagaweya Community School Association being held that evening in Mrs W Lasby had attended earlier and reported that preliminary plans are being worked on and discussed for ex the School to a Com munity Centre with an auditorium gym naslumextraroomsforcraftsetc in its early stages but considerable interest is being shown in Its necessity A similar project is being considered by the residents School Section Mrs J Kranendonk reported The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs A Diamond on March Please note the change of date Lunch was served by Mrs E Norton Mrs McMillan Mrs and Mrs D Appleyard assisting the hostess Mrs Smith Mrs A Near was Courtesy Con Legion happenings by rather The annual Hockey Tourna ment turned out to be a resounding success Saturday evening a gathering at the Branch acknowledged the contribution of volunteers who over the years have devoted so much of their time to Minor Hockey in Acton As you will read in other sections Acton was also well represented on the ice Sunday morning a record number of breakfasts were served about and from the comments heard the food was also worthy of the special nature of the occasion Your executive on behalf of the general membership would like to thank the many volunteers who have made this annual event such a success and look forward to your continued support in the years ahead In the recent Zone Darts Tournaments Branch 197 was successful in placing first and second in the singles event Rod Leech and David Lynn will be competing at the District Level next month Please note that the next General Meeting will be on March 12 not March as men tioned in the last bulletin Canoe is found A canoe described as being in rough shape was found In the Eramosa River in Eden Mills Saturday report The owner is unknown and it Is a 10foot red aluminum canoe March 1 1984 Open Thursday to Sunday HWT NO COftNEROFKMOST LOW PRICES ALL THE TIME AT L It FORD taka weight off buying By trkmmlng price to the bona I We are your ONLY DUAL LINE FORDMERCURY DEALER IN HALTON FORD MERCURY Escort Lynx Mustang Capri Tempo Topaz Bird Cougar LTD MarquB Crown Victoria Grand Marquis pi Complete Line of Ford PIckUps Including the Ranger SAVE GAS TIME AND MONEY VISIT THE ONLY DUAL LINE FORD MERCURY DEALER IN HALTON HILLS do not want a in town JUST YOURS Ask for Jim Walsh WALLPAPER BARGAIH BASEMENT CLEARANCE OFF WHILE QUANTITIES LAST Sale ends Sat March 3rd Glidden PAINTS 12 PRICE CONTEMPORARY BEAUTY OLDFASHIONED PRICE Washable flat finish Latex easy application and cleanup 4lllm Rog285 CASH CARRY SAVE GEORGETOWN DECORATING CENTRE Georgetown Market Place GEORGETOWNS BIGGEST INDEPENDENT PAINT WALLPAPER OUTLET WHOLESALE ft 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