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The Acton Free Press Wednesday Feb 1978 Two evenings mark Days for Development Family Page Scout Guide Mothers plan banquet parade Legion Ladies Marking Ten Days for Ontario director for World Development there Oxfam Josephine of will be two special events in the Toronto Committee for town the Liberation of South On Friday evening Feb Africa Richard Banibensu a there will be a film and panel student at the University discussion Toronto from Ghana On Friday February 17 Boonchan Tan a psychology there will be an illustrated and English student at the talk by a couple who have University of and the worked in Nigeria and Rev Das Sydney of Acton Jim Johnson Baptist church Panel Both of the events will be In moderator will be Eldon Comfort and Jim Johnson will talk an important free about their experiences in Jure She is the Nigeria Gwen taught English ow in a girls school and Jim was 0lher an advisor and Canadian Sunday night Feb In expert in agriculture Grace United church in Brampton Father of Mr Comfort who is wl be arranging the two Interesting speak programs also points out other special events for Ten Branch party portrait euchre illness in news Days for World Development The following week Gwen Toronto Susan George will be Observance of Ten Days for World Development Is widespread and the organ hope for a good response again this year in Acton and district Paul Bray Frank and George Elliott spent last weekend in London attending the annual Band and Choral Workshop The workshop is Committees selected for next fall fair by Heather President A euchre and a draw were welcomed Joanne sponsored by Fanshawe selected as rund raising a new member of the College Students from all projects at monthly meeting board over Ontario get together I form a band for the weekend Paul played the clarinet In the band Ladies Division of the The for the new Mrs W Mrs S Holmes Mrs G Muselle junior exhibits Mrs Archibald convener Mrs W Mrs we Division ine i Acton Society Hat were submitted to Jennie J Ik t Pu homecraft Mrs It held last Thursday at the the secretary Diane Evans library Twelve hundred copies of the April is the tentative date list will be ordered from for the euchre which becomes printer In an effort to Seven new families were an annual event A small trim costs this list will serve welcomed into Acton by Mi bake sale will follow Mrs Committees for Neighbor Welcome Service Ruth Linham and Mrs Irene this year will be canned and hostess Marlene Steckley will organize preserves Mrs Mac during the month of January the euchre Mrs Carmela naughton convener Mrs Mr and Mrs Gary Vacek Cobham and Mrs Linda Marshall Mrs Morgan and family David and the bake sale and and Mrs Murray have made their home here Mrs Eleanor Thompson plants M having moved from Chicago Mrs Ann and Mrs Mrs Mary Smith has come Morg will plan the from Quebec City and Mr lunch The second project a and Mrs Ken Gibson and draw for handcrafted items daughters Tara and Tracy will take place sometime in have settled here from the spring A hooked rug and Montreal a needlepoint cushion were From Mississauga are Mr suggested as prizes and Mrs John Reeve and Mr and Mrs Tom Sllnger Mr and Mrs Ken Paisley and son Kevin have moved to town from Kitchener and Mr and Mrs Charles Anderson have come here from and flowers Mrs Evans convener Mrs M Mrs Mrs L McEncry Mrs Mrs Alger and Mrs J Vranic domestic science Mrs Mrs Mr homecraft Mrs It convener Mrs C Storey Mrs S Matthews Mrs and Mrs C Aitken crafts and hobbies Mrs Wm Thompson con vener Mrs J Mrs McLean and Mrs Jcrrard group displays Mrs IV con vener Mrs A Near Mrs E Archibald Mrs Rennie and Mrs S The Preserved Goods committee is planning new display cases The present system provided inadequate protection during last year fair by Fern ShultU Roberta Hughes transferred The February meeting of The money draw won by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary Lucy was well represented despite Bowling Is Feb 11 and Feb the cold weather Charlene and darts on Feb IB Hubble was initialed and Kathydida tremendous job First session draws crowd The first of four evenings of the home discussion on family and per On Feb 10 the subject is growth drew a crowd of understanding human nature about last Thursday The reducing stress and four evenings are being held proving communications at the United Church soon On Feb the subject Is sored by the Trinity Activity marriage enrichment how to Group stay married and keep on Resource person is Peter growing Marks consultant and The organizers were seller in social work and prised and pleased with the teacher of Human Relations attendance at the first ses and Psychology at Sheridan college Last Thursdays topic wo3 developing responsible child ren and a happy family This Thursdays subject is personal family values including teaching values in Roses on her euchre and she really appreciated those who helped her We have had a real sick list due to the flu bug but I think everyone is on the road to recovery Everyone hopes Shirley Berry will soon be home She is in Milton Hospl but her family thinks she is coming along nicely A special thank you to the Branch for the parly they gave us It was appreciated by all A new Queens portrait was presented to Branch 107 Ladies Auxiliary on behalf of the Angell family in memory of mother Doris who was a member of the llnry for over years It gives new lift to he audi torium There is to be a light Installed over it also Our Zone Commander will be visiting in March so we hope tor a good turnout by Ann Norton The first meeting of the new year for the Scout and Guide Mothers was held January 24 at the Scout Hall with 19 members present After the formalities of opening the meeting the treasurer in formed the mums we have a total of on hand A discussion of our catering prices followed wllh the final outcome being a raise in price to 4 per plate for roast beef or turkey Inflation reaches all of us The District Commissioner of Guiding and the Acton Scout and Guide Mums have decided on March 11 to hold their annual bazaar and bake sale More to follow on this Watch the Coming Events With the approach of Scout and Guide week In February the topic of the annual banquet was next on the agenda There are over As you may guess this creates quite a lot of work for the mothers The meal has been changed to accommodate all of the guests Also some rather strict rules ore being put forth Firstly there will be no smoking allowed this year Secondly all persons with tickets and money NOT returned by February will be disqualified from at tending Believe It Is a big enough problem arranging food for those we know are coming without trying to guess how many are going to turn up at the last minute So be sure to return your money before Feb The annual church parade will be held February 19 ending at the United Church for our service NOTE Leaders and Parents If any of your boys and girls are qualified for their Religion In Life emblems make certain this Is finished so they can be presented wllh them at the service This is an ex tremely important section of their training in the move ment Next meeting will be held February the Scout Hall m should we all survive the banquet A FOR ALL OF c CANADAS BUILDING NEEDS HOMETOWN I5J- 1MB Many people arc wearing red roses the symbol of his months Heart Fund cam paign Ladies Aid chooses officers Mr and Mrs James A good turnout of ladles Culloch 3 Aclon are attended the first meeting of of their the year of Knox Ladies Aid son Stewart wife Susan and for last Tuesday two sons It is more than noon Two new members and year since they went to Britain Stewart is posted to Ottawa where he will take on duties to go with his promo tion to Captain Last Friday several people from Acton attended the North Hal ton Jamboree dance at the WayJay club in local boys to the World Scout folk who had been remem ing Jamboree in 1979 The during the festive Jamboree will be held In Iran season The annual financial report for 1977 was read by Mrs JC Dennis treasurer as well as the two monthly statements since the lost meeting In November It wag a very favorable year for the Ladles Aid Many activities were undertaken and carried out Even after donations to other guest were welcomed Mrs Harry Murray president opened the meet with a New Year Meditation which had many good thoughts for the coming A good contest vear Years Membership fees were conducted by paid Mrs J A Mrs Morrison read MacPhcrson Maggie Hall con vener the Miss Acton Fair Committee hah agreed to Acton at the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies con be held February 16 and 17 at the Royal York relieves the Ladies Division of the responsibility Mrs Heather will named for a bee at the church attend and report to the for taking an inventory of ladies Division kitchen supplies etc Comments were made on Good responses were given the need for new members If the roll call Say Sing ansonc is interested in Ihe Pay or Play Scripture Lesson was read by Mrs Homer and Mrs J led in of the Ladles Division of the Acton Fair contact any board member or come to a meeting the first Thursday of month at p at the My New ry Resolution Van Fleet Nerval Proceeds from the the and also the After a good lunch served dance go towards sending Thank you notes from the A good turn out was reported at the Legion skat ing party on Friday evening Members filled the lounge and games room to capacity Chili was served in the Legion On Sunday the Legion of fered skating to its members in the church Mann expressed thanks The officers for the Ladies Aid for the year 1978 arc follows past president Mrs W J Melntyrc president Mrs Harry Murray secretary Mrs S Morrison treasurer Mrs Dennis pianist Mrs AK Mann banquet com millce Mrs J Berry Mrs A K Mann and Mrs J MacPherson kitchen Allen and their families A good fl left j time was had by all K Double Happiness Restaur ant in Beckers Plaza closed early Monday in order that the staff could observe he Chinese New Years eve holiday Three upcoming banquets Mrs W Kennedy and Mrs Manse committee Mrs G S Matthews and the president Mrs Murray The Terra WINTER HOURS Silt- pacta In th I FRONTIER FLORIST GARDEN CENTRE LTD guttys R R 2 3MHaw WtttofHoekwood VALENTINE GIFT Oi CASH CARRY SPECIALS for VALENTINES DAY CARNATIONS 398 BED SILK ROSES IN VASE WE CARRY A LARGE SELECTION OF CEMETERY WREATHS TROPICAL AND FLOWERING PLANTS SPECIALISTS IN PERSONALIZED ARRANGEMENTS FRESH SILK AND DRIED FLOWERS 3 Designers You Acton Minimum STORE HOURS Sun 106 a a ATTENTION Halton Hills Residents THE OPEN HOUSE TO DISCUSS Hatons Draft Plan WEDNESDAY FEB 8 1978 AT730 PM HAS BEEN CHANGED From ACTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ST PARISH HALL WILLOW STREET ACTON I Just Around Tho Corner From The Library PatMcLaugltn Chairman Halton Region Planning Committee 8222361 in the near future were advisory committee Mrs discussed and preliminary j Mclntyre Mrs A M plans were made for the MacPherson and Mrs J menus McLeod card convener Mrs Monday February was a K Mann Get movin to Metro Trust Hillbilly CBers want tour The Acton Hillbillies CB the meeting but who would lions tor were discussed Club hopes to lour the moni- like to go on the tour are and approved by everyone toring station soon asked to coil present A decision to ask for a tour The club also decided to The club also hopes there was taken during Ihe clubs subscribe to Coffee Break will be more and their meeting Sunday in the Scout newspaper families at the next meeting flail Members who missed The new rules and regula- which Is set for March You can get more out of an RRSP with us D0NTMISSM HALTON REGIONAL ANNUAL WINTER CARNIVAL FEBRUARY 1978 AT KELSO CONSERVATION AREA REGISTRATION ACTIVITIES AND PANCAKE BRUNCH COMMENCE AM COMPETITIONS COMMENCE AT 100 PM YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN MANY AREAS INCLUDING LOG SAWING CONTEST TOBOGGAN RACES ICE SKATING RACES EATING CONTEST HELICOPTER RIDES SLEIGH RIDES CROSS COUNTRY SKIING AND parking and bus ahuttla service to Kelso will be available at Milton Man Parking Please call Halton Hills Recreation and Parka Department for further Information 8774165 All Savings Ilms the Some I ilk ihk ice and i us 11 in rilt thai t in Icim you guessing is In re rttilh Muro Metro We ilon I tint A Redeem ink nisimiiils Well lnisitniirinned slum sou ihej i in work tor low of all hi ids ol SI i nil let ratcol Mum I rust mm igcminl with to the arm you si kit And a touili lits sou know where Till your invostinonl trio i you Invmt inn your In on you your Plan will bo worth 1 Metro Trust The Metropolitan I rust Company Member Canada Insurimc SALE NYLON PRINT CARPET HIGH ARMS 10 KG BUY ONE YD GET ONE YD FREE DOITYOURSELF Minimum IS fit If wa an to gold avocado VWUIM CHARCOAL MULTI COLOURS Many from Which to Molt Your