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Friendsindeed Crafts at meeting by Price Our meeting on Tuesday January 31 was one of the most Interesting evenings we have had It is too bad there wemi more out to enjoy it but we did have a good turn out All of us were surprised at the amount of crafts there are and how many of them can do and will be doing There will be another night of crafts at our March meeting so all who missed January s meeting can come out and we will be bringing the crafts we are working on We invite anyone to come out and enjoy doing their crafts with us hope by then all the illnesses and the ball weather we have been having will be finished and allow us all to get out and enjoy our evenings together While on the subject of illnesses would any member knowing of another being ill please let me know so they can be remembered appreciate it very much My phone number is Our first trip of the year will be to Hamilton Place on Friday March 31 to see Harry Bclafonte In person We are sure everyone will enjoy the evening very much Would any people who shop at Dominion save their cash register tapes for our organization as we can make use of them They can bo given to any member or bring them to any meeting You can be sure of a warm welcome and our sincere thanks The swim program is going well and it Is open to anyone needing the therapy It is helpful for all disabilities and you don t have to belong to our organization to take advantage of the help the pool can provide The charge is only 35 cents for an hour and a half of therapy and good fellowship from 10 to noon on Sundays Our next meeting will be a Valentine Party and will be held at the Bennett school on February at We hope to have a good attendance to enjoy the evening Pet of the week TINY IS HAVING a quick cat nap before someone turns on the television he is lying on He is the pet of the Ross family 130 Main St N Although quite large at least inches when standing up he doesn think too much of cold weather or kids He hides when anyone under five years old is around Tiny is two years old and mostly Siamese The beautiful winter weather this past days or so came just In time to give a big boost to Vic Patricks skating and curling parties There was a real good turnout for both the adult and family skating on the pond Fairy Lake and 96 curlers showed up last Sunday for day long activities the Curling Club and at the Branch A number of noncurlers took advantage of the lunch and dinner of to all comers Plans arc already under way for another curling bonsplel for March If you did not curl last time but would like to get your name in as a spare get your name on the list to be posted shortly at the Branch The Pee Wee Hockey Tournament Feb and will wmd up the winter sports for this month This ninth Annual Tournament sponsored by Branch 197 will have teams competing Billeting for the team from Ste Marie is being arranged but some help is still needed to sell and collect tickets at the arena Put your name on the list at the arena or get in touch with Bob On Sunday morning Feb breakfast will be served to players drivers and any one in the community that wants to meet the stars At a Elate it a bargain and could a a start of a wonderful day Come on out and make It a community affair In the Cribbage League Command Records lead with points followed by Alton Mclssoc Construction with Legion A with B with 103 230 Club with 10G Hills Work with Station Hotel with Firemen A with Seven 11 with and good old faithful Die Hards with points If you are in the mood for dancing what with Valentines day just over dont forget The will entertain in the lounge on Friday and on Pot luck for Golden Age The regular meeting of Acton Golden Age club was held on Tuesday afternoon Feb 7 L Davidson was in the chair and the meeting opened with Canada and the theme song secretary and treasurer reports Mr Davidson reported he has inquired about tuning the piano and this will be done Tuesday Feb 14 Mr Davidson suggested members have a pot luck sup per for the next meeting the day after Valentines Day They will meet at p m Payment of two cheques was brought up one for the rent of Luxton Hall and one Saturday Jock and his band will be In the audit It hoped that drivers and parents of some of the town teams will attend these functions so come on out and show them how Acton swings on the weekend The Acton Free Press Feb 1978 B7 fund An all time high was reached by the Acton Volunteer Firefighters during their drive for Muscular Dystrophy in 1977 Firefighter Herb Dodds told the Free Press the men raised last year more than in any other year This docs not include the the men raised while selling tickets for a free trip in conjunction with the Georgetown and Milton flre- Mr Dodds said The figure is an increase of over last year final total The success of the drive would not have been possible if not for the tremendous support of the people of Acton and surrounding area Mr said Their help Is greatly appreciated by all concerned 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