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Christmas Seals fund sees record 70259 The Halton Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association 1874 Christmas Sea campaign results were announced by the President Mrs at recent board meeting held at Milton District Hospital A total Of was con to the Campaign representing an Increase of per cent over last year receipts Per capita return was 7 cents a substantial gain over 30 in 1973 These encouraging results were achieved through the efforts of dedicated volun leers who assisted the Cam Chairman McFadden and the association staff she said The senior citizens of Centennial Manor members of the Girl Guide Ranger Groups the local merchants who provided poster display space newspaper editors the staff of the TorontoDominion Bank Oakvllle board members of the and many other public spirited citizens in the com munlty all worked towards a common goal which added up to the most successful campaign to date Many benefits In Mr opinion the various programs con ducted by the Association such as Smoking Withdrawal Clinics Pulmonary Function Screening Physical Con Courses and the Day Camp for Asthmatic Children show butcd dollars achieving worthwhile benefits in the educational and public vice fields and this combined with the efforts of trio leers and staff produced this year s splendid results community donations permit Die continuing assistance to those suffering from education for all ages on to prevent them from becoming victims of crippling lung diseases and research on these diseases Mrs McKIm thanked all those who contributed both time and money and reminded the public that Informative literature on all from the Association office at Balsam Drive Oakville or by phoning She stressed that requests for such literature and other lion are equally as welcome a contributions Any receipts after the close of the cum palgn on Jan 31 will be ap plied to next years appeal The annual meeting will be held in Manor music entertains club by Mrs A good turnout of members and about as many residents of Manor were welcomed lo the regular evening meeting of Acton Golden Age Club In Hall on Feb Reports were quickly dealt with and plans announced for two trips for March Those wishing to accept the invitation of the Red Cross Society evening in George town Mir were to it Ihe hall by 7 for transportation Those wishing to go to Ice in Kitchener Mar were to leave their name and ticket money with the treasurer at the Mar meeting and be at Ihe hall for transportation Mrs McDonald took over for the program which was put on by several residents from Ihe Manor and some of the workers there Debbie led an ambitious group in worthy Rhythm Hand with their kazoos drums tambourines bells etc through many old favourites Coming Round Ihe Mountain- 1 Been Working on the Railroad Doggie In the Window and many others Interspersed with solos by talented Debbie as she sang to her own accompaniment on her guitar Mrs McDonald was pianist and joined Debbie in ducts and with Debbie and Peggy in trios Debbie sang such soul stirring hymns as How Great Thou Arl Amazing Grace Mansion over the Hilltop A hilarious climax mock wedding with taking part of the bride s fUhcr complete with gun residents of the Manor out the rest of the bridal party The complete program was heartily applauded and thoroughly enjoyed especially by those taking part Mrs McDonald Debbie other helpers are to be highly commended for bringing happiness and to these Senior Citizens or handicapped folk by devoting time talent and much pilicncc to making their life mort enjoyable and less dull and lonely Mrs McDonald s mother Mrs was present Allen president of Georgetown Senior Citizen Club proud grandfather of Debbie also Mrs Debbie mother were among the audience A lunch of a variety of sandwiches and a cup of hot tea concluded a pleasant and worthwhile evening Pet of the week The Acton Free Press Wed Feb 19 AWARD WINNER at the Acton Farmers annual banquet and dance was Rick who won the trophy as the member contributing the enthusiasm and support to the club during the past year He is seen receiving the award from last year s winner Sharon Henderson Rae Swackhamer past president holds the trophy with names of all winners who have taken the award since beginning the club EXECUTIVE FOR Acton Farmers was on hand at annual banquet and dance Members serving are Frances McLean reporter Earl McLean president Cathy Sinclair Janet Henderson secretary and Sill vice president Approves separation regional counci overturned a decision of ihe regional planning committee this week and granted Bert Archer a separation from his six acre lot at Lot 11 Con 4 The regional land division committee originally granted the separation but the decision was appealed by the planning committee on the advice of planning Councillor fought the appeal but was outvoted by the majority of the planning committee When the matter was brought to regional council the committee mendation was withdrawn and Mr Archer was granted his separation Vet club sees OVC by On Tuesday Feb 11 the 4 H Veterinary Large crowd attends Jr Farmers banquet Acton Junior farmers hud record attendance their annual nd dance held at he Acton I on Kb 21 Corsages wore presented lo the indies they arrived Two hundred members parents former Sinclair thanked Farmers and friends speaker He presented him roast beef dinner with a gift on behalf of Ihe Acton farmers the Trophy president acted as master of The most outstanding ceremonies for Ihe short members presented Introduced by I arl McLean has contributed the most Henry Stanley agricultural enthusiasm support to represent alive for the of was introduced Rick Mr a very interesting speech Quality of Life the club during year was presented to Rick by Sharon Henderson last years winner I presented 2nd John lji7enby rewsnn s Pat Kerr It Acton with pin the music of Kent was enjoyed Winners of the draw program Ihe head table was annually to the member who were 1st Tony Martin IIR2 Science Club visited the Veterinary CotlegcatGuelph The club was divided into two groups to tour the college Carl Middle brook who was the leader for the club last year and nolhcr veterinary student acted as guides for the tour The members were shown through a museum where there was display of lifesize skeleton models of different animals and a collection of various body organs The members also toured through the hospital which included the hospital theatres and the wards where the animals were kept As well as treating animals large and small the college also has some animals which are used for Its own research pur poses The members all enjoyed the one and a half hour tour at the conclusion of the evening Estimate 569000 Architects and regional staffers will have to trim close to from the estimated cost of 000 Tor the construction of a new laundry Centennial Manor GUESr SPEAKER at the Friday night banquet and dance for the Acton Farmers was Henry Stanley agricultural representative for the region of Halton He is seen with his wife Isabel while club president Earl McLean congratulates lnm on his message Quality of Life Halton has 308 welfare cases Willy and his Band returned to the auditorium Saturday evening The dance com was quite pleased with the support which they received to make this mother very Bavarian Night Next week will see the return of another popular band the Norm Price conducted the monthly draw on Saturday Pop Mains won the first prize of Phil won and Jim Gordon picked up -ofc- ticket Welfare frauds in region arc minimal cording to social and family services administrator Ronnie Vlvlon We have a few welfare frauds but we eventually catch up with them Vivian said He added the amount of frauds is definitely less than one percent of the total welfare roll Vivian explained It Is flcult for the region to know come lo light and when they do wo In the police to investigate He sold one of the common ways of trying to defraud the region for welfare Is lo hold back important information pertaining to a person entire income I don think we have a serious fraud problem the In the Games Room Jessie Price organized Ihe weekly Saturday evening euchre L Gordon with flrsl J with second and I recipients of the regulations Andrews with the hidden governing welfare and pro- for informing the region of their Income Vivian for the ladles noted field agents J m out checking all the time held the hidden score on recipients as a means of Mrs Earl Jordan very guarding against fraud He happy that she attended ihe said If they arc suspicious the weekly bingo games lost The Heads police are contacted Wednesday won Nocks Odd Balls mediately Welfare cases in Halton rose from laBt December Dally row Play to in January Unfortunately wmnLrs report this week in the Membership Draw Names drawn during the were A Roberts Cook Wedge A McDonald D Itrnnch Sports In Ping Pong play ana Heller were able to work up the top of the league There were only three contests played during the week Holmes G defeated MeCrUtall and Dye and R Heller defeated Holmes McPhill and Heller defeated Dye and McCristali The Moon Beams were the hottest team last week In Industrial Ilnrt League They had a perfect night picking up all of the possible points Standings are Bull Winners The Dicks D Gees Moon Beams Kids The 1 ions of the twelve teams spilt the points with their opponents The legion team was the exception picking up points for the evening Current arc Club 141 Hi Tones 13fl Firemen 129 Const A legion 121 Tones Saw Boat Club 110 Union C Ink Spots Can Dos Choose St I- a Charge it TILDEN ANDREW MURRAY MOTORS Milton School of Driving DOT OSL CALL GEO BAIRD ZENITH Yogi Rears 47 have no who arc legitimate and In A special meeting of need Vivian stated THE ONLY BULLDOG in Acton always shows big fangs whether he s smiling or not He looks ferocious but hes really very friendly Laura Dittrich calls him Might but his registered name is Kamel White Gngger The live on CobblebiU Dublin 4H fit patterns Region Administration Committee was called Thursday morning to discuss ways to cut Ihe cost and the possibility of abolishing plans for the project altogether Regional Council had already passed a by law approving the expenditure of for the new laundry A letter from Mike of the capital services branch of the Ministry of Community Services triggered new concern In the project He pointed out one way the region tries to avoid fraud Is to constantly remind NORTH HALTON 1211 The second meeting of the Dublin Club was held the home of and Joanne Desha ise The meeting began with the Pledge followed by Kim vanderEyken reading the minutes showed members her complete sewing box describing what should be in it Assistant leader read Fibres used in Fabrics telling the characteristics of Natural and Man made Fibres Teresa also read Choosing fabric For dress ana Jacket remember to use sharp scissors and pins and to use a long machine stitch They discussed luting and underlining Cathy Burke demonstrated fitting a pattern and Mrs McCarron showed the girls to put the pieces on the fabric Sew and sews The third meeting of the Ballinaf ad club was held at the home of Beverly with all of the six members attending It was decided that the name of the club for this unit would be the Balllnafad Sew and Sew Covers of the record books will be a light green depicting a picture a jacket dress and the club name The members were taught proper technique of the cutting and marking of the material at the meeting and later began to work on their garment IMPORTANT NOTICE HAVE YOU BEEN MISSED Halton Cable Systems Ltd has now completed Its initial Wired city concept In Acton If our representative missed you and you would like to take advantage of our free service please contact our office and a representative will call on you at your convenience Due to circumstances beyond our control our Acton phone number is not available at this time so please call NOTICE CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP RE FAMILY 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