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BIO The Acton Free Press Wednesday June29 1977 Newcomers welcomed by Marlene Steckley Honor Jack McGeachie Life can be lonely in a strange town Once the Initial business of moving in to new home unpacking md settling In is over the new comers arc oil of a sudden faced with the that they know no one However all of that can changed With the support of some merchants In the locil li Neighbour Wei come Service hostess Mrs newcomers Ih to the town and presenting them with discount anil gift vouchers from lot tore The booklet given to e arrivals not only coupons but also in formation that new residents need to get to know the town what it tin offer families with children These offers to new residents from the town hints ire will Sinn is town the merchants are interested in mteluiL would to see more the coupons people re full of offer Mrs Stiekle If ftlt it isn I smite I in the STECKLEY is Hi Neighbour Welcome Service hostess for Acton She has been on the job for less than two years and has already visited more than homes JENNY BARR signed several copies of her new book And the Lord Rode a Donkey during an autograph party in the library Thursday evening Many friends and animal lovers en joyed talking to the author service Hi Neighbour is an all Canadian firm with head offices in Calgary I have made a lot of friends through the organization and feel it is rewarding that such a be instrumental in introducing newcomers to the Mrs herself is re sponsible for the coupons and certificates as she has visited merchant in and got is many coupons is she eould She eieh new family she kit which consists of these ouptins i clubs in town maps of the town etc She shows family where live in rel to the remainder of the town an I points out the Mrs explained that she tries to find out whit kind of interests the in hive to steer them into clubs or groups with the in rests I ills rinijO from half in hour to three hours Mrs Steckley a result of her job slit has made numerous friends has visited over homes in less thin two Mrs Slcckle feels she is icrj forbtr Job is hostess is she kno it ictl how it feels a stringer in tow 1 he moved eight times is Mr Steckley is i inker is subject to frequent transfers He is miniver if the of Montreal Mrs herself has I involved in town letivities since the moved here two igo Slit is i director of the lumber of Commerce is i on the I idles hair Kurd initialed i is on the executive f the local i 1 hi ehipttr is i member of lnnit United hureh i of the roup ind i member of the lub She his in three ish on shows When the mother of three finds the time she enjoys sewing dining mil 120 bump A collision in an off Mill Street lot resulted in Intil of SI in dim to two vehicles Mondav The e driven by lions of 40 in dimiges ear owned Mill St W received in damiges I the Spurrell is pirked it the time Pellets mar antique cars Police arc on the alert for people and ears in rel to some I pellet attacks on parked hides on Willow Street an Main Street Some antique wire pellets from fire is they were parked on Main Street South borne of police cars have been fired upon whin they were parked by he precinct Friendsfellow workers stage fond far dwell Weekend traffic is Children are out of school growing since schools closed for the summer drive for the summer months carefully Jack former clerk of Milton was honored by friends fellow workers and municipal officials in a retirement dinner and dance on I evening last week at the I ions Club Hall in Memorial Arena Mayor Don Gordon pre sented a certificate of and Mr s nigh forward and assistance dur his yeirs of service Don treasurer presented life membership in the Ha 11 on pit on behalf of fellow workers painting of the former CN st Hi in clone I Don is presented Audrey llmsli on of the men of the iff Councillor Hose irnson I i set of cuff links on behalf of council recognlz for the 1 in vl will Include the work Jack had done in accommodation at Edin assisting councillors in their burgh and a rental car for responsibilities four weeks travel Jacks It was left for Bruce homeland The trip is set for Me Kerr to con pi etc the August presentation started a few lowers were presented to weeks earlier when Jack was Helen Me by Pauline awarded a flight Scotland as a retirement gift This time a ticket was pre to Jack s wife Helen Jack found it difficult to reply to all the presentations but acknowledged the assist Hills burgh man drowns drowned ma fish pond in the village early this week St was reported by his wife Phyllis was later dis by searchers in seven feet of water and pronounced dead at the scene by Walter Scott police say Photos delayed I I photos eone on holidays causing the ordered in the next few weeks delay Any orders placed at will he delavcl The person the end of last week will also who the prints has be delayed ance of his wire Helen over the 30 years of his municipal work in Acton and Milton He admitted life was made up of hills and valleys and his was no different but he found It a high point to look back over those years and the many friendships he had made He particularly thanked his secretary Marie for all her assistance in pal work Summing up he acknowledged that you put a song In my heart Councillor Art presided for the event at tended by and the Legion Ladies Auxiliary catered for the roast beef dinner Music for dancing was provided by the Big n Phone 877351 2 or We At Master Foods are now the Authorized Dealer for CAMPBELLS LIME SERVICE This product will be delivered and spread on your ferm at attractive prices Now Is a good time to put lime on your hay fields Phone us today for prices JACK was honored at a dinner and dance Friday marking retirement from municipal work after years service in Acton and more recently in Milton Here he opens one of his gifts a painting of the old CN station Mayor Don Gordon the and he is seen here with Helen DODGE PICKUP This oneowner vehicle has only miles with the economical 6 cylinder engine stand transmission and camper canopy Lie D58 949 Bank Financing We Stock and Order McCALL STYLE SIMPLICITY PATTERNS to STORE BACKTO IIIIS1KI Lee Colourful Cotton TSHI Mens CHECKERED SHIRTS VISORS 159 Hooded SWEATSHIRTS s Ik BARGAIN CENTRE Ho Highway Milt Witt Acton PARKING AREAS and TRAFFIC ROUTES FOR BACK to DAYS 30 JULY I I I I I I tf Hull STREETS CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC MILL STREET from Main to Fellow WILLOW STREET from Mill to Bower PARKING AVAILABLE IN AREAS MARKED HOUR ANGLE PARKING BETWEEN WILLOW and MAIN STREETS ON SOUTH SIDE OF MILL