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The Acton Free Press Wednesday 1978 by Wendy Thomson I skied down the manure pile today twlcelaughlng at my foolishness and hoping nobody driving by was watching But after the past month I was ready fora bit of nonsense One Tuesday in February I wandered around the stores in Drayton Valley with a decision to make and I poked about the stores uncertainly I d been thinking how handy me from the road it would be to have a small TV were left behind I felt the stashed away In my closet to world was watching my per watch on nights when the formance and decided to head family male majority had back before made a com the other TV tuned to some- myself thing I wasn interested in Then I had my first triumph On the other hand I d been executing a perfect kick getting restless from being turn where one foot and ski housebound for most of Iho is lined and swung to point the winter and the thought of opposite direction from the gliding gracefully across the other back on skis was also In that small glow of con pealing I headed bock with a A glance at my reflection in surer step and was reeling a store window made up my greatbythetlmelswungpast mind I obviously could do the house and along the with more doing and less packed snow of the driveway sitting to begin a graceful glide down Before I could change my it mind 1 was past the TV store But then Gord appeared at and into the ski shop the door to ask how It was emerging half an hour later going and my feet surprised with a book on me by travelling out from skiing a pair of boots tins of under me depositing mo flat wax and pine tar and a bill for on my back with all the grace skis bindings and poles of a Thcyd be cut fastened or was then I realized the whatever and would be ready book had omitted a chapter on by the time Id finished the how to get back on your feet I book There must be a proper way It was Thursday when but I solved the problem then everything was picked up as would in following days Friday I set lo work with pine by lying on my bock swinging tar and brush According to my feet over my head and the directions the stuff snapping the toe bindings was brushed on and let dry undone Not very graceful but My error was in applying It as effective liberally as I d always done lo All in all though it was a horses hooves and I ended up satisfying day and I made in the shed Saturday wiping three more Jnunls travelling the excess off after had further and further each time heated it to the wipeable stage I found it hard to visualize my with his blowtorch self at age 10 on my first skis But when all was done I had flying bumpily down the notonlyneatlytarredskis but flights of steps built into the also ones with easily Identi slopes of Toronto Reservoir liable scorch marks Park And although Instructions That was many years ago on waxing were as vague as and somewhere along the line those on tarring I ended up I lost the carefree beautiful results what may attitude of a 10- however were yearold But now with each startled to find that my brief ski session I loosened up ironing Job for the day was on and went further and faster skis laid out on the counter each day lop After crayoning the wax I would have managed on the bottoms I did as a better if it for the one friend suggested and ran the pole though Noit dldn t iron over it till smooth have be going as pre Then I was ready for my dieted but the handle kept great winter adventure The coming off and I had to keep family gathered around not so backtracking to fetch the pole much In support as in left sticking in the snow some curiosity and I refused to feet behind bud go till they went some- The dogs were no help where else either Because of the deep Before Gord left though he snow they like me wanted pointed out that I d been given to travel on the packed snow two different kinds of poles mobile path where there was one for crosscountry skiing disoppcaringlnto he drifts This was all right as You be like the cowboy long as they kept their with only one spur he said but if they slowed down He ended up going In circles at all to check out an interest all day scent Id run into their ignored them and was off backsides Cautiously I headed out along To complicate matters a snowmobile path past the Rosy a neighbor dog Joined granaries and into the open us in our journeys and insisted field not with the gilding tackling whoever I d run graceful movements I d en into resulting in a great but with many tangle of legs and skis certain sliding wobbling More about skiing to come But once the buildings IODE now 78 years old a national organization of women volunteers has been Involved in the development of Canada and concerned with the welfare of Canadians since it was founded on ary 1900 Because the IB members raise and spend more than each year this Involvement is visible and practical Acton has two chapters of long standing the Duke of Devonshire and Lakeside Chapter sectarian and nonpartisan without racial bias stretching from Newfoundland to British Columbia and north across the Territories for the entire century IODE has been successful In proving that unity through diversity is not only possible butlsalsodesiroble In the communities across the country where IODE Is established the interests of the members primarily en compass those concerns which meet the needs of the area yet each may experience a sense of pride as a participant In a great Canadian endeavour All manner of projects are undertaken at the regional level During recent months in areas of every province the forces of law and order have been recognized and honored with the National IODE Police Community Relations Award As a national endeavour the gift of by Winifred Marsh to the Prince of Wales Museum In Northwest Territories Is the outstanding feature of the current program From across Canada members have contributed more than 30 to make this gift possible This trained and highly professional Canadian has depicted the nowdisappearing culture of the be of the Cariboo Eskimo from personal observations made while she lived in the Arctic To assist in the progress of the arts Is a stated objective of the and this gift which of special interest to all Canadians has been widely claimed by art lovers To promote education of all kinds is another stated ob jective of the IODE and each year scholarships and bur sariea to students at all levels exceed During the year ten postgraduate students received War Memorial Scholarships valued at each Newcomers to Canada arc welcomed through the national citizenship programme FLASH Tons of powdered milk and clothing have been sent to Lesotho and grateful thanks have been received for the assistance given to the people of Bangladesh The local chapters have participated for many years In Acton activities Daffodils to bowling cancer month campaign WITH TEMPERATURES CLIMBING very gradually upwards in either Celsius or Fahrenheit streams are losing their winter covering of ice They are swollen with the and it is a good idea to stay away from their banks as Lisa Halliday Barbara and Beverly Dunn did at the lib rary The March meeting of the Acton Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society wu held at the home of Mrs and proved to be a very in formative one The Activity Group Is really living up to their name with chairman Jane Telford recruiting many new knitters and toy makers along with the faithful ones who make gifts to distribute to children who are cancer patients In hospital or to families of patients The generosity of these many volunteers giving of their time and talent so freely makes us proud to be part of the Acton Branch where the community sup ports so wholeheartedly In so many ways members agreed Anne Usher has enlisted the help of shop teachers and students have volunteered to make wooden Money and women Greenock WI topic The March meeting of Greenock Women Institute FWIO was held at the home of Mrs Wayne Allken Mrs Sinclair opened the meeting An Easter message was given by Mrs G Wallace Plans were completed to serve lunch for the Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs E Archibald Greenock looking for ward to having their booth of baking and crafts etc at the Spring Maple Syrup Festival in Orangeville Conservation Park Roll call was a cookie swap with recipe A booklet Is to be made of the many recipes exchanged Family and Consumer affairs conveners were in charge of the program Mrs J Veerman Mrs W Mrs McKeown and Mrs J Mr and Mrs Wilfred Wllhelm of Ontario visited Mr and Mrs Fred Lemon Dean and Mr and Mrs Ed and family Easter Sunday Progressive Conservative member of parliament Otto visited the legion Thursday evening where he spoke to Interested residents Mr Jellnek answered many questions and discussed the PC s election platform He will be contesting the nomination for Hal ton Miss Margaret Mackenzie an Acton lawyer spoke to the group on their chosen topic money affairs and women A question and answer period proved to be most helpful on money aspects of the law A delicious lunch was Theta Phi chapter elects new executive The March meeting or the Theta Phi chapter was held at the home of Joyce with teases being Maureen Burrows and Marg Oliver The sherry gift brought by Marlene was won by Peggy Johnson Elections for 197870 took place The new executive is president Cheryl Beaton vice president Marlene Kempt on recording Cookie safes for daffodils Cast your cookies upon the waters and they will return as daffodils The young people of St Sunday School will be selling cookies after the 10 30 a service at the church this Sunday morning The next Sunday they present the money raised lo Marg Oliver who Is In charge of daffodil sales here this April during Cancer month The money will be used to buy daffodils and these will be distributed to the members of the congregation on Ihe following Sunday Baptisms Try a salad Baptized at the United church were Keith Russell Liltle son of Pat and Dean LittleoTRosemaryRoad and Jennifer Anne Vidler daughter of Peler and Nancy Vidler of McDonald Boule vard Orders Those who ordered fcr tlliier In the Trinity Activity Group fund raising project will be picking up their orders Saturday at the Free Press building River and Willow Awards at Knox About youngsters received attendance and memorization awards during the Easter Sunday service at Knox Presbyterian church The presentations were made by the teachers to about children of all ago levels from preschoolers through to grade eight The Junior choir sang during the service as well A touch of spring Some Interesting salads from the Synchronized Swim Team cookbook follow Carrot Salad 2 sliced carrots cooked until firm Sliced celery onions and green pepper Banner can tomato soup sugar vinegar 2 tbsp oil l tap salt tap or less pepper Combine Ingredients for dressing and pour over vebe- tables and chill before eating Jodi Duncan Caesar Salad 1 head Romaine lettuce Crushed garlic oil red wine vinegar lemon Juice tap dry mustard tap salt and pepper tsp Worcestershire sauce Raw egg Parmesan cheese Croutons anchovy fillets bacon bits In a large salad bowl combine above ingredients except lettuce In order ad ding egg last It acts as a binding agent Add chilled lettuce leaves sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese Toss Jodi Duncan Raw Salad 1 lb spinach green onions hard cooked eggs coarsely chopped toysforyoungpattenls It will give these young people a great feeling of accomplish to know that their generous help will make several small children very happy The street banner is being put up by the Acton Hydro to herald the coming of Cancer month and the merchants in town have graciously con sented to using our publicity materials In their stores and banks Daffodil Day will be the weekend of April 7 this year Arlie White campaign chairman has the plans arranged for a Bowl A Rama from April to 7 inclusive with the 13 leagues and all profits are to be presented to the Canadian Cancer Society for the annual campaign beginning April 1 will be enjoyed by everyone who attends as there will be lots of lucky draws and great food A beautiful basket of hope was presented to the group by Marilyn dance con vener It is a lovely centre piece which we will be able to use at our spring dance and for many functions In the future President Gloria Coots In formed members that the an nual pot luck supper will be on May this year at the Presbyterian Church in Acton and the guest speaker will be Helen Cummins Members look forward to this event very much as it gives them a chance to get together with all of the enthusiastic can vassers team captains and hardworking volunteers In every capacity without whose ongoing devotion the Cancer Society could not function This function In May Is always a most enjoyable one J Kohari D T J Novak DT GEORGETOWN Guelph Street on Hwy 7 beside Office DENTURE therapy CLINIC Phone 877 8974 2314 served by Mrs Patterson and Mrs April meeting will com at p m It includes reports from standing committees for the past Institute year and election of officers Mrs J will be hostess secretary Marlon Matthews corresponding secretary Joyce treasurer Marg Oliver city council reps Linda Griffin and Sue Bobbins her alternative Former president Diane proposed a toast to the new executive wishing a successful year All the members enjoyed wine and cheese followed by coffee and cake crisp bacon slices crum bled Dash of pepper Dressing 1 clove garlic c salad oil i tsp salt tbsp lemon Julco cider vinegar Wash spinach remove stems and break Into bitesize pieces In salad bowl toss spinach with onions eggs bacon and pepper Refrlger Pour dressing over salad Toss to coot spinach Serve at once Dressing Marinate garlic in salad oil at least l Just before serving remove garlic Combine garlic oil and salt in small bowl Mix lemon juice and vinegar and gradually add to oil beating well Howard Sauerkraut Salad cans 28 and 14 sauerkraut 1 c white sugar cider vinegar 1 c water l chopped celery chopped green pepper 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