Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), March 30, 1977, p. 23

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Irish program presented for Golden Age club A very good attendance was noted at the regular evening meeting of the Golden Age Club when the Sunshine Club or presented an excellent Irish program Those taking part included Mrs Anna Wilson Mrs Bonner Mrs Black Miss Gladys Hanna Mrs McNabb Vic Mrs Max Milne and Ihe Sunshine Boys Orchestra who were joined by a group of GET OUT of my park bellows this enormous buffalo of Rocktons Lion Safari Many area children were taken to the zoo during the school winter break Ontario plans for Queens 25th Silver medallions for all villages formulate school children and grants of up to each to encourage municipalities to hold special events are among Ontario plans for celebrating the anniversary of Queen Elizabeths accession lo the throne Premier William Davis has announced that each student in Ontario will receive the special medallion which carries the official Silver Jubilee emblem on the ob verse and the Province of Ontario Coat of Arms on the reverse Production of Ihe mada limns has already begun The Premier said he will write to all municipal of advising them that one of the ways the Govern me of Ontario wishes recognize the historic importance of the Silver Jubilee is by en municipalities and FriendsmDeed celebration plans for their communities grants will be available for these special local events with a significant arts or heritage component The maximum per municipality is matching the money raised locally Premier Davis said he and his family hope to attend several of Ihe many special events being planned In Ontario In celebration of lht Silver Jubilee Among the many special Jubilee events already scheduled arc a failver Jubilee Day at Ontario Place on June an Ecumenical Thanks giving Service at the Cathedral Church of St James on June 12 a special Dominion Da Festival on July and a Military Pageant at the Canadian National on September Special guest Mr and Mrs Price are currently vacationing in Florida but arc thinking of their Acton friends while soaking up the sun Mrs Price sent the following column in hopes that it would arrive in time for last weeks paper Unfortunately it was received in Wednesday at noon far too late for publication by Mrs Price We hope there will be a good turnout lo our next meeting on Tuesday March 29 when we will have as our guest Barbara Therapist who wilt be speaking on arthr and the affects it has a person physically and emotionally and what can be to help by the means of therapy and aids and how we can help ourselves This meeting is open to the public and we know everyone can learn a lot about the disease We welcome all visitors Our election of officers will be on the last Tuesday In April at the fire hall at 7 3o m Both meetings will be the same place same time Don l forget members nominations for president vice president and secretary are lo be sent in to the secretary by April 15 Will see you all soon MEtTING OF INTEREST TU COUNTRY DWELLERS Regarding Agriculture Code of Practice AT THE Hornby Community Centre WEST OF TRAFALGAR ON Wednesday April 6 at 8 pm Presentation by Representatives of MINISTRY of AGRICULTURE and FOOD QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD members who sang scleral numbers It was truly a night for the Irish and those who- wished Ihey were A dance concluded a great evening The president David son presided for a short business session Plans A euchre and sale are planned for October Mention was made of the next afternoon meeting April when Ihe Senior citizens choir from Burlington will give a 45mlnutc program This group sang al the fall Rally held in Milton and were very well received The birthday song was sung for David Robertson and guest Vic Bristow Lunch was served and a social time followed A car load of women from Knox Church Acton visited with Mrs Anne Smith a resident of Manor on Saturday Everyone had a very good lime Other visitors of Mrs Smith that weekend were her son and wife Mr and Mrs Harold Smith of Toronto and her nephew and his wife Mr and Mrs George Day of Rockwood A special outing was arranged by Mr James F for his family last Sunday evening Mr treated all lo an exquisite dinner at of Milton family members included Mr and Mrs James Mr and Mrs Kent Tocher and children Holly and Chris Mr and Mrs Jack Gibson and son Ian Mrs Van Miss Karen Shorlill Miss Jane and Mr Rob monl Film show at library There were good crowds al two film shows in the library last Thursday and Saturday planned for winter break One of them happened to be on Canadian Indians tying in well with the current North American Indian display in the library TRICYCLES came out of basements all over town this week to welcome the warmer weather Once they were back on the road Barbara and Steven Robinson just couldn t resist a puddle left by melting snow Gods will is theme of Knox Alert group March meeting of the Knox Group was held In the Mary Anderson Room in the church The themt the program was The Will of God Gladys Davidson read the followed by an entitled According to God Will which was read Wiltm Coles Mrs Davidson aho look IhL prayer and read in entitled How to tin Will f G I Mr ihi Hit Will of mm fur offering v is Tht roll call v is inspired In something St I I hi Hem diction closed the inciting a us lunch wis served wilh li S ONLY SPECIALTY LIGHTING STORE CHATELAINE LIGHTING York Road Multi Bright Ideas for all your Lighting Needs EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF HOUSE FIXTURES Tabic Limp Door mis Swig Limps Electr He it IBiseboiril Vacuum ture Vent HI on Hooch ins FREE PARKING a 8 l SHORTILLS TACK SHOP GENERAL STORE Ontario Announces Our Annual SPRING SALE APRIL 1 2 3rd Quality summer SHEETS Rubber English RIDING BOOTS 10 98 20 Off all western Acme Boots ACME makers of official Calgary Stampede boot NYLON HALTERS a large selection reduced prices English HELMETS from 18 excellent seconds 1295 Special prices on GROOMING AIDS Soma real deals on JEWELLERY PINS BELTS MEDALLIONS GIFT ITEMS BOOKS SNAPS BUCKLES and BITS Not to mention the savings on SHOW BRIDLES SADDLES HARNESS A Truck Load of Bam Paint We have made solemn pledge to bring you and your horse THE BEST AT THE Drop in and see us browse through our GENERAL STORE FREE DRAWS COFFEE DONUTS llbUlQl SALE DATEI APRIL 1 2 3rd north of on STORE HOURS Thuri Fit Sunday 16 Trtephon London No Hwy WW celebrates its anniversary I Auxiliary has been In operation for 15 years this month and to commemorate this occasion members are planning J anniversary parly to be held at the Acton Library on April II is hoped that many past and present members the Auxiliary will be able lo at lend Slides will be shown to show the many of the past 15 years The Auxiliary Spring pa nee on March 15 was very cess with all enjoying themselves All money raised from dances and other fund raiding ventures is used lo help the mentally hand capped of North Cheques received A cheque was received from the Dirty Seven seven couples from Acton who raise money for charitable groups and members express their gratitude for Ihe generous donation Easier gifts are to be dis tributed to four area children living In and ihe Centre Plans for the Flowers of Hope canvassing are well under way and canvassers ore needed Anyone able to help should contact or Julie Conroy The Acton Press Wednesday B9 Four are baptized at St Albans Church On Sunday March at St Anglican Church Father Ewing baptised four new members Into the body of the Church The newly baptized were Mark John son of Mr and Mrs Richard Aldrfdge of 24 Rose mary Road Acton Pamela Jean Oakley and David Grasaby Edward Malcolm Bridge son of Mr and Mrs Terry Bridge of 17 Rosemary Road Acton god parents Lynda Sayer Rich ard Telford and John De- Blouw Jean of 103 Acton godparents Roy and Agnes Scott Madeleine Payne of 196 Churchill South Acton godparents Maureen and Roy Swan Following the Baptismal service coffee and cake were served by the members of ihe AC In the Church Hall Slate is set for Lions exec The 1 Ions club held lis meeting of Ihe n Monday March hi club was pleased to have in 12 man visitation from I ions club Thivisillng group wis led by lion Mot itrsliucl who is campaigning for of zone chair in in region West Lion John Griefeneder brought forth a proposed slate of club officers tor the year rhc next meeting will be a joint meeting with Georgetown Lions In Georgetown on April An induction of new members Is on Ihe agenda for that date HEARING AID Trofalonrnd Hwy BOWL or Pleasure yimgril BOWL for Health THE ENTIRE FAMIIY CAN BOWL TOGETHER

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