Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), April 2, 1975, p. 12

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The Acton Free Prg Wed April 3 UCW views film Unit two of the met at the home of Jessie Gellatly Tuesday evening March In the absence of the leader Y McOIUivary n meeting She began with an Faster reading Garden of SorroJ from book of meditation Wonders of Ills Grace The church spring rum mage sale was discussed It will be held Tuesday April Pearl Hamilton will represent her unit as one of the conveners During meeting Jean Brown road a poem Song of Easter an article en titled Miracle of Falter Helen showed a film Islam Today and members learned that Christianity has the largest religious following In the world Islam comes next Interesting was the fact that the film was on their king wns Members learned Members learned there are five pillars to this religion They include worship of AllanrecognUIng no other god fasting month at a specified time almsgiving where the people have a passion for poor and are obliged to make certain con irlbutioni to charity prayers five times dally no matter where they are pilgrimage each Moslem must spend his lifetime trying J- to a pilgrimage to er It will be Mecca Members decided that the Councillors vote unanimous in favor of Lions project STUDENTS OF Centennial public wore with themselves last Thursdny as they sported tholr own shirts with crests especially designed by follow classmate Clnssos from five to eight participated in the contest and some of too wearers display their shirts on the annex stops Seen are Norm Craiglo with Mrs Posts class Jackie Roche Mrs Lynn Frost Mr Roots Pries Mr Loves and another Mr Root student wearing the Insignia Mr Roots Eighty Toots Septic survey slated for Rockwood soon Another survey Is slated for inspection for sometime this functioning systems on summer It will be one con important part of survey ducted by the Wellington Both will be conducted at the Unit- of the next meeting will be at the home of Grace Day id si Audrey program convener both water and septic systems in the village According to Dale Health Unit the Interesting afternoon situation in flit village Pearl Hamilton thanked the because the last survey was hostess and conveners for donelhreeyeorsngo their special contributions to all water will be taken from the meeting inside taps for sampling with whether costs to rempdy the problem will be absorbed by Individual residents the community Health On lr same visit and vvlll bo taken taxpayers or another request 111 be an inspection of at all homes in the village made to the Ministry for Dale says the problem sewerage and water system of pollution in is a very old story and must sooner or later be rectified When all data has been collected It will bo compiled and submitted to township Club hosts The question will be lQlQ for const tic Neighbors say kennels okay The Allerellle kennels sot a Monday meeting of town clean bill of health from ship council A Tetter was Arthur Inspector for read from Mr who the Wellington said he examined the Guelph Health Unit at kennels and found them to be Rockwood bowling Norton up the war jwltng for Rockwood and Cirotyi and Norton tie for Up both teams hive From on Korea 2 Four 108 Country Hen 101 Jr Firmer 104 J 101 lie lib with S3 points I ml I Rocket so ID Trottrri 11 Alley CitJ ST ticieiM Rambler Mind wHh pouts Edna Dim MS Kin burr J Corona Mara Wait Lou Mi Flora St Bart od Sot Fair MrttirrtM bowled a triple with 181 ind Peter Botch bowled with 1BI Ml and 112 Ruth Kingsbury bo I for triple with singles 1ST ind took the win over Unruthtula They thawed to 2 for final Clarence Hilton bowled 213 triple Jerry triple with Dai triple with Wind Bruce bowled for a triple were 1M Law lor M kid ant Bra J vert Heart mm ihc ici it it at u j4 and Peart bowled In ulple IS and 2X1 Five to an the Trotters win Jr Farmers bowled a 111 to pat lq at M bowled isd to triple T5I Allan 1 191 ad triple Bruce bowled a 111 with 212 us Al Kmaa bowled a If and 5 Jack Dunk a M InpLt IK tor jaj wit Gorton with a jp and born wltb In clean condition not polluting water In the area The health Inspector had requested to investigate the kennels after a letter or complaint was received from resident who lives In home neighboring the kennels Mr said he felt township council was responsible for the decision on whether or not the should be licensed as It had issued the licence in the first place Doc or supports Another letter was also read at council supporting the local kennels Carrie gave specific reasons why action should not have been taken on complaint of only one resident She said the kennels were always clean and the dogs kept well under control Council instructed clerk to Issue a kennel license to the Allerellies on condition that no dogs be boarded on the property Council had earlier considered issuance of the license on the letter of complaint saying the dogs a nuisance More than one nearby neighbor of the felt the dogs were well behaved and not a problem in the village Mrs Mary Milne whs in the driver s sent at the March meeting of the Sunshine Club In the absence of Mrs Vera Black and Mrs Anna Wilson Mrs Milne acted as chairman and In Mrs E May who was pianist far the afternoon It was fun time The meeting began with Canada and during the Ode tumid around and shook hands Treasurer Mrs Annabel read her report in absence of Mrs Peacock Mrs Bert Davidson read the secretary report Business discussion was followed by two humorous readings given by Mrs fc Near of Acton Thomas McCutcheon sang a sacred song in honor of Easter which enjoyed Euchre was then the item or the afternoon Mrs Alice Mrs McLean Mrs and A were euchre prize winners Mrs Margaret McNahb and William took home prizes Plates of delicious sand wiches and pickles were produced by conveners Mrs Annabclle and Mrs Ethel Craig The lunch disappeared quickly along with cups of tea and coffee Members were reminded that April 10 marks the next meeting for the Sunshine Club members An Imiwrlntit decision was reached Monday nllit at a special mooting of township ttnintll and the llorkwooil and District Hub After threehour dlscuwlon voted unanimously in favor of supporting the 1 Ions in their community hull and arena project An eight man ropreson from Hie Huh was on hand In tell of their findings on iirolmhlo costs to Ihe feasibility of building tint entire centre plus the art nit one unit as to building It ploccment after phase operation he referred to other arrnos which hoy had In linil lwm In sections Iiio overall picture It In be costly finished all they said Representing the 1 club were Herb Huns I on Dyer Walter Swan ston Jim Milne Gary and Harry Bonner Hans present a brief which flummarized purpose of the discussion made I Ion Woellmor ho would like lo reiterate following as has been widely misinterpreted the tint wood and District I ions Club Is not here tonight pleading for a ball out from a financial may be believed In soma quarters of our community for personal business or r reasons The I ion emphasized the word not and that anything undertaken by I ions and in Ihc area has been on the club own Initiative in full public view And extent with township councils consenting nod of approval ho said Mr Wocllmcr pointed out thai the club and its members acted in rue spirit of Internntionol by serving as Individuals and collectively Ihc community and supporting those in need regardless of race color or creed He said all Lions Club ventures been pursued In a mature and responsible manner without Jeopardizing the club a financial credibility Our to date can be best measured In terms of our membership programs and raising efforts he sold The spokesman old council Ihe Lions were mostly geared toward a community project which both the township council and Lions Club had identified approximately three years ago as being a roofcovered recreational facility for all In particular one which would commodate the needs of the voung and elderly of township The and District Lions Club have come a long way since that lime Mr Facts and figures at hand have already proven their worth and are therefore self explanatory required 11m mil Unit III I III 111 dull go It If all ami lives lo unit tiililu duly I I mint will 1 Ions ttu to mid lie Itu pointed mil urgency of lm I Imu availing Ihemnolvtf runout In leniifl of lul and All we unking of In to without final torn to uppolul nleurlng for fuila figures In preparation for mill in support formal Ontario lutiirlng lit In Initiate the filing of to M 11 which in any went hut would far any action I Ion Won II in or ho shoring would rcpristnttd by the towimhlp and Ihc I Ions lull possible neutral forty Itu council The tockwood and strict tuns Club got the ball rolling so for why then stop here and not let finish this project In the meeting when discussing financing ions pointed out thai it Impossible to net exact figures of tender prices as costs were spiralling so fas the picture was continually changing figures showed that a com pi ted project of arena and com unity centre which would Included dressing and change room facilities would be approximately less grants of IMS Based over period of ten yearn at op proximately ten mills it would mean per year on every assessment A homeowner assessment would pay per year a total in ten years of This figure would be back dependent on amounts which can be raised by the Lions Club and other organizations in the com Feasibility of erecting a simple rink with change rooms adequate until more money can be raised for Ihe project were discussed Lion members sold they had done extensive research into community centres In other areas Their findings showed thai to build piece by piece was to incur greater expense In the long run They sold If the entire project could be completed it would pay for itself Costs discussed According to what the Lions had learned prime ice time In arenas throughout Ontario Is at a premium They found lowest cost per hour was at a nearby arena at 22 per hour Shared feelings were that with ice time available for rentout during summer months under a qualified supervisor the 111 pill winter Minn Bio for f at amount Alii r i Ion i pirilng the I Ion prole vole their bow more wlilii In Wuh he ap pointed would rtaiMinslhlt fur up Information as soon as so hum of prmp live and riding of Id met rilng will tolni prior to hearing Motion put I wo moiling were ijumei ruinmu apiMiinled be following ii lor ui Wullor mid dub Herb lurk Ittcvu till wilt on he ooiiolllee a flit lo lollt Ilia i will prepare a brief or tUnt sin of icojw Hi Icrk and fin I nil Hi One received Irrun Milln trustees the olhtr torn Mr and Mrs I of Itockwood an that if per Hie township approve and sup Itu el It will go llnough I ion were Monday a meeting Unit mini oniin t Itself tor Us ii so plans for by lul hall and ar Kri I I it 1 toon from lb com If by Stone seekers Supper plans made acerr I Cotlftttti Sam ttw with Sta Kani rv US and 141 and III Sara via with thi ttnaWi and to triple bowled 00 for trtpl were in SI ttfacig of ft omen at home of Mrs fc W poem tx by Mr I and Mrs and erwimrw lacked the received illness n embers answered call 11 to and of the community werenwed Next meeting will be held April at the home of Rev and Mr Sin in It will be a joint meeting of the Rock wood and fcden Mills terlan Women During business discussed Congress which will be held in Hamilton during the last week of June Mm will attend as a representative from Eden Mills Presbyterian church Members learned Ihe church anniversary service will be held May Conveners appointed to head up Ihe Come As Vou Are supper slated for June are Mrs Mrs D Mrs McDou gall Mrs G Stevenson Mrs t Lockelt and Mrs W Lai by The supper will be open to the public and he committee will discuss ways of bringing In outsiders to the casual feast Pennies for the Fellowship of the Least Coin were ted Mrs McDonald gave the dedication The afternoon program was presented by Mrs Lasby She read a paper on International Women Year and the theme with Christ Ian teaching The president talked about the band of women who ministered to Jesus throughout His lifetime and at His death She stressed that God never expects people to do the impossible The president closed the meeting with prayer after which members enjoyed a lunch served by Mrs McLean and Mrs Lasby Mrs Sinclair thanked the hostess and lunch conveners for their cooperation History came to light last Friday when newcom ers visiting the Eden Mills I an church disco a tablet of special lime stone placed centrally in front of he building facing the roadway Checking Inside the church they found a framed which should be inter to people who haven t heard it It seems that Robbie Burns was bom In a humble cottage at Scotland a place not large enough to be even marked on the map of Ayr shire The little cottage and the church located near are today sacred In Scot land Who did It When John Ramsey son of John Ramsey who settled in In 1819 visited Auld Kirk In Alloway in 1883 he brought back with him a piece of the limestone from the old Scottish place of ship The story goes that Robert Lamb builder of Eden Mills Presbyterian church laced the stone in a granite lock the front of the church It can be recognized halfway up on the righthand side Visitors to the place of worship enjoy the delight of trying to find the stone and last Good Friday was a day no different from the rest several people calling for the first time had to inspect and try their luck at stone search Missed Your Free Press Please Let Us Know Our carriers do their best to give fast courteous service but mistakes do happen so If you do not receive your paper or have any complaints regarding delivery please call our office 8532010 NOW IN ACTON FOR TOUR CONVENIENCE 348 QUEEN ST E ACTON NEXT TO BECKERS CASH CARRY 0MY OPEN DAILY 8 A M TO P HEARING AID CENTRES -GEORGETOWN- Optical Plat Plata ACTON Mill St E Having A Hearing Problem Problems With Your Hearing MR BURKE in Georgetown Friday April 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