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The Acton Free Press Wednesday Nov 28 Churchill Congregation bids farewell to Rev Mrs McFadden by J Turner e Congregation of CI Community Church assembled on Sunday Nov lo say farewell lo Rev and Mrs J Met- who had been ministers for II past four years The service of p was by Jim and Eleanor preached he sermon Her message summing up of the pi ilosophy thai guides her life and lhal she continually sir lo prom was that healthy vital spiritual lie is necessary if one is 1 enjoy physical and motional well being In order 1 achieve a one keep in close and constant contact with the positive and creative energies lhal pulses for good in the energy force Is God At II same time ne must avoid the neg alive destructive and hateful thoughts and feel that are so debilitating Following Ihe service a pot luck buffet dinner was enjoyed in Ihe down stairs auditorium Mrs Ven Denny read a mes sage thanking the for their pastoral guidance over the past four years and their contribution to the spiritual life of Churchill The cheerful and friendly support of Ihe whole has been appreciated especially David who assisted in the singing and also played violin with Ihc church or pressure of in creasing cares and ily responsibilities Tor a curtailment of out hide commit meat swill be made lighter by Iheir faith In presenting McFaddcns with an envelope gift CJerkof Session Smith Griffin added bis own thanks and good wishes for the Mrs Eleanor Thompson on behalf of Ihc CCCW presented Eleanor with a china cup and saucer Both Eleanor and Jim spoke in appreciation recalling many memorable oc casions of fellowship here We will come back for visits if you Invite us Jim concluded and an invitation was im mediately extended to the Christmas service Hungry Hill farm home of and Joy was the scene Sunday afternoon if a meet of Ihe Hunt Club Since the riders and hounds range out over the hills and dales into neighboring farms these neighbors have an in vitation to attend and enjoy the fun It starts with a stirrup cup a sherry lo warm the heart and lift the spirit with the riders saddle The foggy conditions Sunday somewhat hampered the sigh I see ing aspect but the hunt went on just the same- beautiful spirited hor ses mounted by riders some who had earned hunting pinks attended by eager and throaty hounds For fur ther details read Reynard Ihe Fox by John I un though the fox did not show up for the proceedings just one unwary rabbit who smartly made a quick exit The muddy ground conditions along with poor visibility caused a few spills resulting in one minor fracture but in no way diminished the riders enthusiasm atmosphere was warm and inviting A log fire blazed in the family room and in the living room Frank King played a nostalgic music hall style piano The house is furnished with family antiques thai look completely and functional in this century old farm house Evidences of Joy passion for riding are everywhere and hunting pictures line the walls some dating back years or more The Hunt Club meets Wednesdays and Sundays They gather frequently at the but recently I rented land in where they have kennels for hounds and lots of plans for the future The riders range in age from IS to GO they may I one horse or a whole stable and they have many diverse ways or sup porting their hobby which is an expensive one The whole purpose of the club is the develop ment improvement and enjoyment of horse manship and the hunt tradition I hope the next time they ride through my place the sun shines for them paper drive is in full swing week and the piles bundled newspapers are growing steadily Please bring bundled newspapers and magazines lo Turner s Precast Concrete yard on 5 Skids are set out for them in the first building Thursday would not be too late to donations as they probably won be trucked out until Friday Your assistance would be appreciated The congregation of eh archil 1 community Church said a fond farewell lo Rev James McFadden and family at a gathering Sunday afternoon Lett to right sot David McFadden Rev McFadden wife Eleanor and Vera Denny and Smith Griffin who made a special presentation to the family DECEMBER 1st A- BALL Ballinafad Rev Amos guest at church by Winifred Smith There was a fairly good number of adults and children church on Sunday lo welcome the guest preacher Rev Donald Amos former minister of Grace United Church Brampton now retired St Andrews United Church Georgetown was celebrating their anniversary on Sunday Rev Stiles was present to assist their guest Ebenezer Rev Amos on in traducing himself said this was his first visit to Ballinafad He had a special story for the children entitled Flower Power His message to the grownups was along the line of power eating that this was Ihe age of power One false move by man and humanity could be wiped out He ended his ser mon however on an inspiring thought believing al if each one did their part Ihc power of Christianity would win Mr and Mrs Ernest recently en joyed a bus trip to Rcnfro Valley Kentucky Mr and Mrs Lloyd Marshall were among the guests who offered congratulations Mr and Mrs Wllham Cox who celebrated their 60th w anniversary Percy Kitching well liked by Mm McLean Percy was one of a family of five boys and three girls who were born on the family farm first Concession Lot 21 Nassagawcya now part of Ihe town of Milton He was in his ti year when he died at Milton Hospital Until about two years ago he was able to help with the farm work He lias one surviving in Red Deer Alta at the age of IW Kllchings acquired the land from the Crown in the He and his devoted wife Ella Johnston celebrated their diamond wedding before she predeceased him In 1972 One child died in infancy Their son Harold has done much travelling for the Columbo Plan the United Nations and Massey Ferguson Al the time of his father death he wos in South Africa Mr Kitching was a pillar of the church for many years singing in the choir in his younger days and holding various offices being a trustee at the time of his He always worked for the good of the His death seems Iiac the end of an era His grandson Join said of Percy We were good friends The three great grandchildren Paula Greg and Jay are carrying on the family musical tradition Rev Flnley conducted Ihe funeral service interment in Cemetery A donation lo the Improvement Fund would be a fitting memorial Well done good and faithful servant A happy gathering was held on Sunday en friends and relatives gathered to honor Horace for his faithful service as Sunday School superintendent for years Mr made a presentation to which Horace replied hanking everyone who had helped as teachers and officers over the years The Sunday School arc preparing a to be presented on Dec Next Sunday the first Sunday in Advent the children will tight the first Advent candle Sunday School will be held half an hour early at 10 clock to enable the children to have more time to practice for the cantata which they plan to present at their con cert on Dec 14 The congregation voted hold a joint p next summer with the and Eden Mills This is Speyside calling A CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS IN ACTON AND DISTRICT Christmas Bazaar December 1 Community Centra a- 3pm Bake sale Penny labia Decoration a variety crafts lucky draw Enjoy a cup tea S 1 and District ha application forma are now being received by the Salvation Army Churth here in Acton If you to in need of an application one can be filled out el the Salvation Army Thrift Store on 3 Elgin SL N 8533321 Cut off date Dec Only needy applicant will bo Acton High School Drama Club present two fast paced witty 1 act comedies on Thura Dec 13 and Doc at Acton High School Door open at 7 m Pancake Breakfast with Santa day 8 at Siting at a am and am TickoMBvatabLat 8S3 3339 or Share our Chrtitmu tale Una time is for Cyme Fibrosis on Dec et Stedman Craf baking Iota of stocking for and tart minute presents Donations welcomed The Caiadian Cancer Society Acton Branch will soon be packing the Christmas bale for Princess Margaret Lodge Any knitting donations of coflee tea powdered cream cubes and baking can be left at Acton Home Furnishings MM St before December 1 pick up Is required please caJI Speyside is making ripples In radio Since the Regional Police sue ceeded in erecting its radio transmitter behind Speyside school the police commission has been pestered by other agencies wanting lo make Speyside e centre of communications First the got permission to put in a transmitter and more recently the region public works department is pressing its for a I wig on the trans mi Iter Iree While entertaining the works department a request Halton police commissioners Thursday at learned from fellow com Glenn Mag of Georgetown that Milton Hydro Electric Commission and he new Halton Hills Hydro Electric Com mission are expected to ask for space on pol Ice transmission tower All the applications will be considered and checked wilh the Ontario Police Commission technical branch to en sure no transmitter in lerferes with another ALI INTHr MINI J One thing the mind can I do is be in two places a I once When you re driving you can be thinking about spring time or food or problems at home and at the same time treat that oncoming car like a good defensive driver should Ontario Safety League firmly be lieves that driving de mands complete con centra ion When you re in the driver scat sweep those other thoughts right out of your mind and occupy with thoughts about the driving scene in general and the other driver actions behind the wheel in particular