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Block Parent support grows HIE HERALD Wednesday July 1 Acton Block Parent Program organizer expect big turnout the first public meeting July About mothers attended It a bad time of year to get things going schools out and everyones going on holidays said Yet we wanted to get the program by September Application forms available at Acton Community Services Centre lake six to eight weeks for proceislng explained safety officer Keith Woods at the meeting Ail members of a family applying to be block parents over the of screened by the police for criminal records If approved block arc en a list of emergency phone numbers and a red and white sign depleting a child holding the hand of an adult When block parents are available the sign should be In front window indicating that their home is open for anyone in The block parent program originated in London Ontario following the murder of a child by a child molester Since then programs have sprung up across the country- Including Georgetown and Milton organizer of the Milton program told the people at the meeting public response was good She cited the case of a block parent who reported no visits by people In distress after two months and wondered if the program 1 working Its a preventative program explained parent deterrent to The majority of parents were concerned about child molesters Kids are naturally and they can be taught to play It safe without losing that quality Any child fearful of stranger being chased by a dog lost or ill is welcome to knock on a block parents door I advise the kids to run to the nearest house if theyre in trouble said Woods whether there a block parent sign or not Children are not the members of society benefited the program Block parents provide a home away from home for teenage girls afraid of a potential rapist elderly people who feel 111 or with a Dal tire or confronted by a thief Block parents are not obligated to provide food drink rides or toilet facilities to people who seek their help They dont even have lo let him in All they arc supposed lo do is phone for helpto parents police the ambulance whatever suits the occasion It sounds simple but it makes a big difference said Woods adding that the police back the block parent program percent The school principals support us loo said now tell your neighbours Bible story wins The first tune she seriously tried public speaking Karl 15 of Acton talked her way to first place in In competition As a member of the Word of Life Club of the Calvary Baptist Church Karl was awarded a certificate of Outstanding Achievement plus a iropny or telling a Bible story at the Eastern United States Junior Home of HilK Acton news a held at Lake about miles north of New States capital AJbany In the finals her Bible story of the lax collector who everyone hated and how he came to meet Jesus placed first over 12 other speakers Although the story had to be told as if to tiny children It was actually spoken in front of three adult adjudicators none whom Karl had ever seen It easier when you have something to work with Kan said I enjoyed it To get the chance to speak at the competition first altered the speaking contest at the Teens Involved Club in Acton where she placed fourth Police get only two bids on communications network Two tenders have received by the Regional Board of Police for the supply system loiugment its jut 1MB lie copies of the from Ontario Solicitor den John that would pay pen of the of the system The ire open until Sept 1000 grant buys canoe Hut vide ith about other Teen Involved Clubs Kan talked her way into first place At New York Kan repealed her Canadian standings placing fourth in regional competition and taking first in national finals There Is a western speaking contest In California but it does meet with the eastern group The Outers Club of Hie Acton high school has received a grant from a teacher at he high school said the monev ill be used to purchase I the a trailer and the club faces a fund raising drive in order to have all it needs How lev said the who wrote tin reijutst the idea of the craft used by the fur traders of the Hudson and a trailer to haul it However the request for the grant was for enough money purchase two canoes as well as fur I riphc of builds tone 1 footer capable of carrying eight to ten the Alton Outers Club will be able to ply Hie waters of leorgian Bay the French River and actual routes used by Canada early fur traders Rowley said About students are involved in the dull during the school Hurst absent talks stalled Two single car mishaps Engine failure and brakes that wouldn the brakes failed to hold The absence of vacationing Ward One councillor Joe from the works committee meeting Monday evening was reason enough for putting forward to the next meeting discussion on the cost estimates of storm sewers curb and gutter on the north side of Cobblehill Road the works committee decided The storm sewers curb and gutter are for about feet from Place lo Mill Street and the councillors present felt that input into the discussion was necessary from Ward One councillor Present at the meeting was Mike Armstrong chairman of the works committee Coun Em Hyde and Dick Hewitt and deputy engine Ted Councilor Hurst Is expected to be back from vacation in time for the works com mittee next meeting July hold led to in damages by Brent Police said that stopped near the crown of a hi Street South because he engine driven July s vehicle on Mam failed and There were no damage to a cor driven by Randy Glenn Van Vyck of July when it went out of control on the Third Line north of Given toad pllcc say However damage box owned by Barber amounted to GRAVELY TRACTORS and ATTACHMENTS SALES SERVICE PARTS RENTALS The Round One No Acton owooi LIKE NOBODY ELSE dehumidified II movei with authority Automatically Every quietly it left you concentrate on play plain relaxing Big Cooling Big Savings Saves On Budget And Space Installation Comes Easy iSS Dont Delay Call Us Today Comfort Center a Air Conditioner putt you In the climate Simply thrf selector to your liking two speed mailer control effectively the the belter With ttie convenience bringing In Unit Brampton L6W3M1 A BLOCK PARENT program Is being established In Ac ton In attendance at the first public meeting held July were left to right Judy McLln of Acton Community Services Centre Lonnie Block Parent Program organizer line gut at speaker from Milton block parents and Police Safety Officer Keith Woods Holding the sign is son Steven Its easier to decorate when youre saving money You II save money right now during Clearance Sale those big home decorating needs for floor walls and ceiling Buildall makes it easy wilh howto help and savings I cushioned floors Armstrong CASH J CARRY NYLON LEVEL LOOP Rubber Back All stock Ideal for family rooms cottages etc FLAG RAISER PATTERNS SANDS CASH 1 Self Adhesive Floor Tile My he ippltil 3 J S Staple or comant edges Replace molding a OZITE CARPET INDOOR OUT DOOR OZITE STOCK COLORS ONLY CASH A CARRY INDOOR OZITE FOAM BACK STOCK COLORS 039 so yo ONLY Q39 CARRY YD A simple utility km are all you II need in cases to install new do ityoursell by Thanks to lis revolu tionary elastic construction need only be js at the And its width i 1 rooms Trod- la of de signs and colours with inner Foam comfort cushioning and a tough non- porous vinyl layer that s long tasting and easy to clean CASH CARRY PRICES GOOD TILL JULY 17TH MACKENZIE BUILDALL ASSOCIATE STORE Georgetown 8 Jamei St Phono Wod86 Thun 8 am pm Sat 5 Acton 12 Church St Phone Thun am 6 pm 8 am Sat 5