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The Acton Press Wednesday July McMillan Heptner vows in St Joes St Josephs Catholic Church was the setting for the wedding of Martha and Robert Bruce McMillan JuneB Father Leo officiated is the daughter or Erich and Katharina Jeffrey Ave and is a secretary at Royal Insurance in Robert is the son of Michael and Helen Mc Maria St and is employed as an as Wood in Escorted down the aisle her Erika wore an A line gown nylon organza with a lace overlay on the bodice It had a sweetheart neck line and two layered short sleeves which came to a cape in the back A lowered headpiece inset with pearls held a waist length veil with lace appliques She earned peach sweetheart roses yellow carnations white daisies babys breath with white ribbons She also wore a locket from the grooms mat ernnl great grand mother Erika and Robert McMillan exchanged wedding vows In St Joiepbs church Acton on June They are now living In Photo by Stuck the brides sister was maid of honor She wore a peach colored dress and carried peach sweetheart rones yellow daisies babys breath with peach rib bon Kim Bishop and Bev Gray close friends of the bride were bridesmaids They wore green dresses and carried turquoise carnations yellow dais ies and babys breath with yellow ribbon David McMillan bro ther of the groom was beslman Ken and Dan friends of the groom v ere ushers A smorgasbord and midnight meal were held at the Acton Curling Club Ron McKnight was master of ceremonies and Al Combe made a toast to the bride Both the bride and groom have lived in Act on all their lives and at tended local schools The bride also attended Sher idan College Prior to her marriage was guest of honor at four showers held by Kim Bishop and Kim Cnstall Godparents and friends in Kitchener friends of the brides from her former place of employment Eatons in Toronto and Anne Brent Ann McMillan sisters in laws and Mrs Helen McMillan mother- in law A stag was held for the groom at the Act on Legion After a honeymoon in Florida the made their home at Division St Help for abused women Police station is shelter Henry and Elly Vrles are happy to announce the forth coming marriage of second daughter Dfaoa to Peter Joseph Hotmail at Baptist Church July Fair dates Dates for 1979 agricultural fairs and exhibitions in Ontario have been released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Ontario Fairs have been in existence since 1792 when the Governor of Upper Canada John Graves was patron of the first fair at Fall fairs have flourished for over IBS years with over going strong Some of the many fair dates in this area arc published below in alphabetical order Acton Aberfoylc Arthur Brampton CNE Erin Fergus Georgetown Grand Valley Plowing Match Milton Mount Forest Orange Royal Winter Fair Sept 14 16 Sept Sept 789 Sept 13 15 16 Sept Aug 15Sept 3 Aug 16 18 19 Oct Sept 15 16 Sept 2829 Sept 2122 Sept Sept Sept 891011 Sept 13 Oct Nov The Milton Police Station is going to be come Womens Place Halton Regional council approved Wednesday July 4 a motion leasing it to the women group effective in October The motion was put forward by the finance and administration com mittee It said That the pre mises known as Hugh St the police station be leased to Women Place for one year commencing in October for subject to the payment of the total purchase price which will be determined at a later dale prior to the end of the term of the lease The motion also authorized staff to pre pare reports pertaining to per diem fees for vice integration of ser vices and day care as well as the separation of the lot which is part of the regional land parcel The building would be used as an emergency shelter for abused women and their depend children Womens Place is a volunteer incor porated association formed in to examine the possibility of setting up an emergency shelter It will make use of support systems such social services Children Aid and the police The cost of the shelter was raised at regional council Burlington councillor Joan said the operating costs would amount to She asked how much would be the regions share Her motion to refer the matter back to com mittee was defeated Another motion to amend the motion with regard to leasing the building was defeated as well Mac Anderson chair man of the finance and administration comm ittee said Women wanted Milton because it is geographically in the Also the police building is available His committee had considered the matter two weeks ago At that time Ernie the regions chief administrative officer had recommended veto ing the groups appli cation to take over Ihe structure The request of the Womens place is in effect a new social service program one in which we have not been previously engaged and which would result in a definite increase in the general assistance budget of the region he said Although Mr commended the group lor what it had achieved he said The viability of this program will rely heavily on participation by the region He said he didnt feel the region should be taking on increased res ponsibilities when pro grams already approved by council could not go forward due to lack of funds He said the Childrens Aid Society was not in terested in the building If the region sold it it could expect a minimum of If this done it would go towards the capital cost of the regional administration building In the information which was presented to the finance and ration committee was a report by regional super visor of finance W Weight man Mr veyed other regions which have emergency shelters He found Metro Toronto and Peel paid a day per woman in the shelter Niagara paid Hamilton Went worth and Wcl Each had different subsidy arrangements Other points he made The potential to generate revenue from residents is minimal as money must be saved to enable families to obtain accommodation on their own Approximately per cent of residents qualify for subsidy through pur chase of service agree ments with social ser vices departments The average family size is one woman and two children requiring emergency shelter The average length of stay is three weeks Statistics gathered through Womens place Feasibility Study showed that in July and August 1978 a total of 101 women plus children sought emergency shelter Mr said CHRISTMAS in JULY FIRING FOR YOUR PURCHASE OF a LIGHTS ELECTRICAL FREE BRING THIS AD FOR PIECE OF GREENWARE WITH YOUR PURCHASE CERAMIC WORKSHOP LTD Main Street Milton Summer Monday Ft Ids Treatment Centre reviews progress has Board of Directors chairman Ian welcomed approximately members and guests to the eighth annual meeting of the Credit Valley Association for Handicapped Children Thursday He reviewed the pro gress of the Association recalling the obtaining of approvals for the charter the designing construction financing and operation of a treat centre for physic ally handicapped children in and Peel counties the sod- turning ceremony in August the beg inning of programs for children in September 1978 and the official opening in May 1979 Costs of the Treatment Centre located at South Dr Mississauga southwest of Strectsville including purchase of the three acre property furn ishings and equipment have totalled approx imately Capit al funds raised by service clubs organizations business firms Regions of Halton and Peel indiv iduals and the Ontario Society for Crippled Children together with Ontario government grants have paid for this Centre As the first year of operating the Centre draws to a close it was noted that provincial grants and donations service clubs and Friendsindeed Group ends for summer individuab have covered the operational costs The audited report for the period ending March shows a total revenue of with expenses amounting to Under the direction of the Executive Director Miss Diana M Thomson a staff of teachers therapists aides and administrative have carried on programs for children on a daily basis and 130 on an out patient basis Staff and students have benefitted greatly from the support of a volunteer staff totall ing about 120 who assist in various ways on a one or two halfday a week basis Programs for the children who attend daily are both educational and therapeutic Those who come as out patients receive therapeutic treatment Assistance is provided for parents also through an indiv counselling service and through meetings of parents Special programs have included a Friday night recreation time for teen agers field trips for the students integration visits to local schools and from local school classes etc Programs this summer will feature a dally recreation classes in conjunction with Recreation Branch a language group Plans for the school year are Intended to provide for Nursery School enrolment to increase from Its 32 to 36 the classes for school age students to total or 33 a swimming therapy opportunity in a pool for reg ular students more meetings for parents etc It is hoped that service clubs other and individuals will continue to provide the financial support that the Credit Valley Treat ment Centre for Children needs and deserves The Association Board of Directors numbers and is representative of parents medical people service clubs educat ional and other pro fessions in Halton and Peel Further inform may be obtained from Miss Diarm Thomson Executive Director South Dr L5L or DE Kenn Secretory 291 Woodward Ave Milton LOT busy time catering A poem Little Roads to Happiness was rend by Mrs WJ who presided at the meeting of Knox Ladies Aid In the absence or the president Mrs If Murray last Tuesday Reports were read by the secretary and surer which showed that the members had had a busy time catering during the spring months and more events arc scheduled later New ways to tut corners were given by Ihe members in response to the roll call A home- making trick quick and slick The devotional period was taken by Mrs Hansen reading the and Mrs Allen giving the prayer Two readings How old are you and the Old Man Said were also given by Mrs Allen Much interest was shown in her albums where she preserves her clippings an orderly manner I itting happily in the town of Terra Cotta in the Caledon Hills there is a charming little Inn called appropriately The Terra Cotta Inn This Spring its new owner John Arena from Winstons Restaurant in Toronto began to work on its restoration He put in handsome new bay windows with fine leaded glass chose decorative English wallpapers put in a beautiful Victorian fireplace and comfortable velvet chairs Then he brought in Georges Chaignet Winstons corporate chef to take charge of his new kitchen Now John is finished and youre invited to come and see all the nice things hes done Its open for lunch afternoon lea dinner Banquet facilities are available For Reservations and directions call by Mrs Emily Price Our final meeting be fore the end of Ihe season was well attended at a pot luck supper at Anne Our thanks to Anne for having us Final plans for our share of the activities for the Group Handicapped Picnic at Park Kitchener July were discussed and memberships renewed A very generous donation was received from the Legion Ladies Auxiliary and our sincere thanks go to them The Back to Acton Days tickets on the draw we had were very suc cessful in spite of the weather We did very well at our booth Our thanks to all who helped in preparing the tickets and to all the sellers The Swim Program on Sunday will continue through the summer We would like to wish everyone a sate and en joyable summer and hope all will feel rested and relaxed ready for fall Winter programs arc being organized Our next meeting will be held in September CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING EXPERTS INSTALLATIONS and REPAIRS GUS MOWBRAY ltd INSURANCE AGENCIES LIMITED Acton SIDEWALK SALE 3 Days of super bargain hunting Thurs through Sat July 12 13 14 The friendly place to shop Shoppers world HwyjQat Steeles Ave Brampton