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The Acton Freo Pro Centennial notes Does anyone not know Iuih Centennial In I It la talked about In town In fait It In talk all over Would you In the U an well la lot of jolng on well ami iho work taklnu now will show up in our Centennial year to everyones and profit The worked way a meeting or scries of ineetlnBB this weekilul One Saturday lunthtline and wound mutiny morning the of Indication to make the a Mill need more for street toriiinltteeN Want to help f fiend your name to the Box Acton or let one or the illusion know will see thai you ore on the Get In the habit of helping Its to fun with it little work on the way no doulrt but It will he worth It thin wo ok Interviewed residents about the town a bid for the f Cup They were urriHed to find evwyone really It was Hood to nee reported Ih a spirit about Acton that the great InUrefrt everyone for town We are pleased to hear 11 looks that way bemuse we are Hie nkklei and dimes add up Hie projeit fund town path week and now the mark Not had si It it all All money domited towards the Centennial Aild to fuml Drop in your me ID Hank Journal 2 McDonald fundK tournament HONORARY memberships In the Y M C A of their long service to the Y C A and local were presented to Actons two public school Their wives Vivian Smith and Mary principals Elmer Smith and Garnet Pat were presented of last Wednesday recognition roses Staff Photo Honor principals for long Y service I speaker Guest speaker National Council association consultant Bob Smith extended congratulations to the pair from National Council Head table dinner included Mr and Mrs McKenne Mr and Mrs Elmer Smith Bob Smith John I ait Pat John Boumnns and Mayor ls Programs chairman Alan Tremllls reported enrolment in the rejuvenated program now Activities include ladles slim trim swimming Judo boys club girls club Basketball and Junior art club lie wild the board hoped to organize more activities especially for the teenage and Long and meritorious service to the Board and M A by two wellknown Acton school principals was recognized last week when Garnet Pat McKenzie and Elmer Smith were presented with plaques and honorary memberships In the Presentation of the plaques by Y Board member John Ijist highlighted the boards annual dinner and meeting held at the Dominion Hotel Mary McKenzie and Vivian Smith wives of the honorary members received bouquets of roses from Shirley and Marie Tremllls Thanks board A former international of the Mens Club thanked the board with these words Belonging to the has our way of life We U never be able to repay the M A for the things that have come our way Smith a past president of Acton Men conceded d done few things round the M A building But then I been around for a long time he added Jokingly Anything I ever did for the McLean the reward was Immediate he Ihiess among the said members Just ladies enjoyed February meeting Erin council briefs At the regular February meeting Erin township council Passed a motion approving the Guetph Rotary Club sale of lottery tickets to finance a centre for handicapped children Read a letter from G who was concerned about the safety of citizens of Hillsburgh especially children with the increasing number of snowmobiles Mr Abernathj wrote that the machines were driven in the village at high speeds and at all hours without concern for fellow citizens and the operators were disrespectful He asked for control of snowmobiles in Hillsburgh The ullage trustees told council that they thought the people in question were fairly conscientious and safety conscious and added that residents get all up tight at first every down later on in the season They asked Council to place the letter on Appointed Snow Edward Smith Ida Smith Henry William and Thomas Hill to the community centre board for Questioned the bill from Township boundary line ac count Of the was for superintendence and overhead on a four half mile stretch of road Council thought the amount was excessive Reeve Lang offered to discuss it with the reeve of before paying it Noted payments to the Dept of Highways under the first by lav were higher than in 1971 even though county council had said there would be a cut In 1972 Discussed urbane collection in the townshio after receiving a request for an in pay from to 70 a month from one collector Mentioned in the discussion was the fact that another collector carries his load down to the dump Passed a motion to donate HO to the Wellington County Soil and Crop Improvement Association Discussed furnishing a waiting room for use of employees and delegations waiting to sec council Raised their remuneration to plus expenses for the reeve plus 350 for the deputy reeve and 250 plus for council members Councillor Griffin commented that Even though other townships are higher we dont have to follow suit Heard a report from Alec Duncan on the dog control situation Mr Duncan stated two charges have been laid against Erin residents for nonpayment of dog taxes and asked that there be a limit for payment of 1971 taxes He suggested July 1 He also asked for authority to call in a prof from Eramosa if unable to catch dogs on his own Council granted permission commenting that if a truck came lust once on a Saturday morning and picked up all the loose dogs they wouldnt have to be called too often after that men groups New president Reporting for outgoing resident David Swctmnn president Alan Eastwood said the biggest problem In organizing programs Is getting enough adult volunteers to act as supervisors Also named to the board were vicepresident Pat McGrcnere secretary Mane treasurer John and direc tors Dave Hunter Shirley Don Perry George Scott John Isaac Lloyd Broostad Harry Dawson and Alan Mr and Mr Smith are honorary members Don Perry conducted the election of officers UCW donates 500 to church REM HOT WATER HE1TER jum 75 YMCA news and happenings fly Mary Lichen hum Program NEWLY ELECTED Hoard chairman night Guest weaker Hob Smith association Eastwood accepted the from past cons liml for the Nntionnl Council and the Boards program coordinator Mary IXbenham look annual dinner and meeting last Wednesday on Staff Photo Y takes on new region Structure of the Canadian V A movement is about to lie hanged In a way that will have real meaning for s in small cities and towns National Council association consultant die meeting of tlie Acton board Wednesday night Smith said will begin to work regional lures Regions lie said will be very similar to those of the Men s Clubs Acton will be In the Ontario Region He said the more than any organisation is to do something some of todays greatest problems such as drug and alienation is here to stay he more leisure lime we have the more need there for an organisation to fulfill the time he said Recalling some of the Ys previous accomplishments Smith pointed out it Invented and created volleyUill He said the movement of evening university courses originated from a Montreal Mrs Ward opened the meeting with a verse Bight where you are A committee volunteered to make plans for the Early Golden Wedding in March the Feb roll call is to be answered by donations of sewing materials such as dress lengths flannelette needles thread embroidery cottons etc The World of is to be held on March J this year Tlie ladies voted to donate 500 to the church improvement fund In the absence of Mrs K Anderson Mrs A Diamond had charge of the program assisted by Mr Weideman Mrs G Hewer read the scripture from Isaiah I Mrs J read 1 share our world hymns from the new hymn book were sung Work Id Angola The program dealt with the life of the lute Syd Gilchrist He devoted most of his life to Angola where his work among the lepers has caused that dread disease to be no longer a great problem He believed that it is better to build a fence at the top of the cliff than to ambulance down in the valley His monument is the health in Angola Birthday cake and candles were to surprise Mrs Early three score years and ten mark Duet at church Sandra Early and Paula sang a duet Saviour hear us wepraymay we rest in Thy care at the church service Mr was the of two dealing with Christs miracles Mrs M Moffat of R 2 issufferingfrom an attack of erysipelas Week in Aeton was successful Parents dropped in at the Youth Clubs to see their in at lion On Saturday morning die girls from the Club acted to their parents st coffee and ref nts was very encouraging to see so many parents out to view the crafts the girls had made and to join in routs with girls Special thanks to all the leaders and who helped week a big hit Several volunteers were gleaned from amongst the parents they have offered to assist with die different activities Volunteers are always needed If you have a couple of hours available to spend working with children pleise give me a coll at New executive At the Y annual banquet Alan Eastwood was elected as the new with Pat McGrencre as vice chairman Mane as secretary and John IjisI as treasurer A good time had by all bringing together members who had been in the Acton Y for many years and those new to the It was a very worthwhile evening We should have a dinner meeting more often so we can get together socially and ideas and incentives to make sure the serves as a useful service In the community Art Club Junior Art Club under way again under the capable leadership of Mrs We can probably lake a couple more youngsters This club meets in basement of the library at am each Saturday morning of the members received oil painting equipment for Christmas presents So you can sec we really have many bud ding artists in Acton Mrs gives the children an exposure to many forms of art including sculpturing water paints oil painting sketching etc liist week the swimming had to be cancelled due to the bad storm Many mothers were pleased to hear I had cancelled It as they were concerned we would not make it to back If you need any information on the programs you can telephone me See you at the Y To 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