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Acton Wednesday Drive underwa Society strives to kill cancer by Diana Someone you know has cancer And the Acton branch of the Canadian Cancer Society Is doing some thing about It Cancer is one of the nations top killers with more than Canad dicing a year from It It strikes one out of ery four Canadians in their lifetime Arlle White chairman of the campaign and Acton Citizen of the Year the branch goal for this campaign is Last year citizens donated Mr White who has been chairman for the past six years says he Is proud of the branch as well as the people of Acton We had the highest per cap ita donation rate in the entire country With the town unselfish gen towards the can campaign we been able to feel our selves superior to other branches Both Mr White and Gloria assistant chairperson say a lot of credit goes to the vol Without them Mr White says We would In the hole as far as income goes they get paid the same today as years ago a thank you Credit also goes to the people of Acton Cancer la something that touches every family in some form says Mrs Coats People want to contribute in some way for this reason That why she says in the last four years the donation rate haa in creased to almost canvassing the Cancer Society Is marking month with their annual daffodil day on April and the dance held Satur As well pasters and donation boxes can be found in local stores Although the main thrust of the campaign is held during April the is busy raising money year round The Acton branch has held a band concert at Christ mas runs booth at the We try to do more special events but we re careful not to be always after the public states Mrs Coats The money raised is divided among the vices the Society pro vides Only six of every dollar goes to wards administration of the national society Five cents goes towards the campaign two cents to the upkeep of lodges the closest are in Hamilton and Toronto to the education programs cents to the services and a whopping 55 cents to research Besides searching for a cure the Society with the dreaded disease In two other ways The education program at tempts to leach children and adults about and early detect ion and treatment of cancer while the special services provides lonal and practical sup port for cancer victims The branch started In the early just for transportation purposes but It has since added to its services Mrs who been involved in various aspects of the Society for the past years says the Ac ton branch provides services such as dressings trans portation to cancer res earch hospitals for treat ments visits to cancer patients home nursing and medicine for those In need Coping with cancer a group discussion for patients and family is also available through branch Mrs Coats also said most teachers within local schools are now educating their classes about cancer Soc iety provides the school with education kits des igned for different gr ades aimed at smoking and health awareness We hope it will pro vide an awareness of cancer to children and show them how they can do some things that ml ght prevent cancer she said The education program extends to adults too and says Mrs the Society is more than wil ling to present films and brochures to various vice groups We have a lot of excellent films available she said but we J like to be bus with adult groups We try to get across to both kids and adults that thcrcisnocure but there are a few preventive measures that might save someone s life She talking about the Society s seven steps to Health 1 Have a medical and dental check up 2 Watch for any change in your normal state of health Find out about any lump or sore that does not heal Protect yourself against too much sun light 5 Do not smoke 6 Have a pap test Do a monthly breast self examination There are more than volunteers in the Acton branch including eight on the main executive but adds Mrs Coats we can always use more We are always looking for volunteer dri vers and there Is for gas We welcome anyone who would like to become involved in the group She said the branch has been so busy at times they are short of staff Anyone wishing more information should con tact president Sue Sale at or Mr White Church Street west Fortytwo years of shoe Mori Store Eugene Braid a sitting Donna left and Donna savvy gathered centre Is the he lor the official ope nil senior former Standing Is log Thursday of The Acton family Shoe of the shop on Mil St He la flanked by Dill Benson who bought the store from Mr Bra Ida and Alma who sold the shop to the newest Leather heritage thrives with shops new owners One of downtown Acton oldest retail traditions will continue because two ladles like to meet families The pair Donna and Donna are three weeks into new car as partners in shop which has been a shoe ore for more than years The newest name over 19 Mill St E is The Acton Family Shoe Store On hand for Thursday official opening was every owner since 1938 Eugene Braida who opened his store back then Bill Benson who took over from Mr and Alma Swet man who after six years in the business sold Shoes to the two Donnas Also there to help fuse the transition was Ham ilton shoe supplier Ken Hunt who dealt with each His father also supplied Mr Braida with some of his wares Mrs is a former part time employee of Mrs Swetman Therefor she Is not new to dealing with family shoe cust For Mrs a shoe store Is a new lence though It Is for from her first In the bus iness world She was gen era manager of Halton Cable Systems Earlier she worked in Dominion stores It really just a lenge for both of us I Numbers Something I vc wanted to do said Mrs I like working with people and selling shoes Is really personal I enjoy the hustle and bustle I enjoy the peo ple and I felt regard less of you being a man you still report to someone Mrs Bottos said On your own you can make a dec There is a cer tain self satisfaction in working for yourself observed Mrs Boltos Mrs and her husband Dave live on Acton with their three children When Swetmans put heir shoe store on the market late last year Mrs Neely learned of It contacted her girl friend and one thing led to another and finally to last week official opening Mrs Neely indicated they will have shoes for the whole family Just as Mrs Swetman did Alma Swetman bid farewell not only to 19 Mill St but also to any shoe business For buyer was Mr personal reasons Mrs Benson And after said she will a half years he Bold to the not be opening Swetmans LAKEVIEW CENTRE Installers On Staff We Feature Carpet From RICHMOND CORONET VENTURE CALLAWAY Hard Surface and Cushioned Vinyls from ARMSTRONG GAF Lakeview Centre specialty shoe shop in Leather Town Village the former Morse Pro sidewalks from M1U St Hardware Alma Swetman and her husband Dave bought the shoe business six years ago as a retirement pro ject That project tripled In business and work The shoe business at the mid block spot on Mill St stretches back in time to Edward Back then the brothers Kcnney John Bill opened business which featured among other foot wares the high but ton boots Bill was the father of one of Acton Citizen of Year the late Dr W G C Kenncy a clothing store bought out the brothers Then in March Mr rented the store for a shoe shop By mid 1956 he hod built up business to a point where he felt he could OF it Kitchens APRIL 11th 12th Save 35 Sapphire WE BUY THE TRUCKLOAD SELL A T TRUCKLOAD PRICES 3 EASY STEPS TO SAVINGS 1 Bring in your kitchen measurements to Kash n Karry Kitchens at the Norbram Centre 2 Choose from our large selection of C S A approved cabinets and accessories 3 Then use our handy installation manual to save hundreds of dollars more SAVE 25 ON SPECIAL ORDERS Adjustable shelves in uppers and bases 1 Beautifully finished interiors Roller drawer hardware Solid oak Many styles to choose from solid oak to European laminated Plus a large selection of custom accessories I INSTALLATIONS DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED I Kashn Karry Kitchens 4562943 THE 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