Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), November 12, 1980, p. 12

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Free Press Wednesday Nov 12 by Janet Hem tag A ago at this time the Acton Chamber of Commerce had members as we began our membership drive for 1300 An unspoken goal of 100 or more members lay ahead Your CI amber now has members Individuals and businesses representing professional and industrial sectors of e community Our goal for 1381 Is a further increase in membership as we continue our existing com and expand our activities and efforts to even better serve the businesses and citizens of It is hoped that you the reader ar aware to some extent it least of what the Chamber does for our town The Newsletter and this column help keep lines of communication open Just a few examples of our Involvement over the past Sponsorship of the annual Citizen of the Year Award Organization and chairmanship of the Meet the Cand dates evenings Preparation and cation of the Map and Directory for the Acton Area General public relat and Information source on Acton Sponsorship of the annual Back to Acton Days celebration Organization of the new Chamber of Commerce Directory Promotion of Acton through articles and theTourist Information Centre Cooperat on and involvement with the Acton BIA as it works for the health and beauty and General on with groups and clubs within the community As the new decade enters its second year we will continue to welcome new businesses to Acton and salute our members for their support At our Annual General Meeting in January 1380 our membersh p was introduced to a group benefit insurance plan as endorsed by he Board of Directors This plan mokes available to Chamber members a package cons sting of life insurance disabil income and dentalmajor med coverage Approximately members have taken advantage of his benefit Further informal on on this may be obtained by calling John at The Acton of Commerce has been able to increase its representation and support of the community in the recent past Our businesses industries and residents all provide valuable input to our work and success Anyone wishing more information on the Chamber or on how to become a member can call Janet Fleming 8530325 or John Allmson 3164 or you eon wrltetous Acton As a final note in the past few years we have enjoyed an excellent working relationship with our area schools during such projects as the Business Survey in 1978 the annual Poster and Essay Contests and the new Directory In The Student Services Department at Acton H School recently organized a Resource File in an attempt to make career counselling more meaningful by making available to our students all kinds of professional and business people As a volunteer program this plan depends on everyone considering what he or she may be able to contribute Your Chamber urges you to take the lime to call Dave Jones or Sue Bums at o find out the details of this and how you can help Thank you for helping us to help Flowers decorate church for ParrMcLean wedding Verrm Marlon I and Donald Mian McLean exchanged In United Church In September They I Matching pedestal baskets of pink earn atlons and white daisies decorated United Church on Sept for the wedding of Verna Marion Pan- daughter of Mr and Mrs Allan W Parr of Oldcastlc and Ronald Allan McLean son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd McLean of Acton Rev Donald Stiles officiated at the double- ring ceremony Paul Swarlz was soloist and was accompanied by organist Bob Pinkerton Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a gown of sheer organza over satin which flowed into a chapel length train Complimentary ap pliques of lace accented the fitted bodice and dell capped sleeves Her fingertip veil was at to a full brimmed accented with brother of the groom and the bride chose a matching lace and she ushers Brian Erlcco of powder blue suit off carried a cascade of red Toronto Lorry Snow of accessories and a sweetheart roses and Erin and Stanley corsage of pink sweet white gardenias McEncry of Llmehouse j roses and white The matron of honor were attired in blue and She also wore a gold which was a part A white gardenia and wedding gift from the 1 CANADIAN OOEON THEATRES GEORGETOWN 3 Vicky Campbell of navy tuxedos with pink and carnations bridesmaids Cathy Chamberlain of Milton navy accessories Sherry of Wind Mrs Parrs pink all friends of the rose cocktail length dress honeymooned bride and Dorcen and Mrs McLean chose a Jasper Banff and White orchid and grey Calgary and arc now siding on Maria Street McLean of Acton slater In law of the groom were accessories to ittired in floor length burgundy dress of pi pi p STARTING FRIDAY HANGAR IB HELD 0VER2ND WEEK Mum Guthwl ORDINARY PEOPLE gowns of pink polyester jersey They wore silk hair clips of blue bios and a pink earn and each carried an old fashioned parasol fit ted with blue baby r tall length with matching sheer elbow tipped cape Following the cere mony a reception dinner and dance was held at the Acton Band Hall where Leon a good friend of the bride In Acton pink baby carnations and master of ceremonies baby breath and greeted guests from The groom wore on all Oldeaslle Essex Wind blue tuxedo with a Richmond Toronto boutonnicrc of red sweet and the surrounding heart roses best Acton area man Ross McLean For her going away More news B6and B7 nl HELD WEEK songofsouth DbcoDoc cartoon Lin Dau of Knox Junior choir entertains The regular meeting of the Daughters of Knox was held on Nov President was in the chair and opened the meeting with a reading by Martin Luther King Living For Jesus was sung and our club repeated The Junior Choir sang two numbers Love Has Come Again and Father in Heaven Rcnee Watson is director if the choir and provided and the The Secretary Treasurer reports then given A short business meeting followed In which Betty Ashley and Watson reported on the very successful churc Christmas meeting would take the form of a progressive dinner this year when each of three courses will be enjoyed at three different members homes The Worship portion of the meeting was con dueled by Margaret and her group the theme being Nature A reading entitled Autumn Feast was given by Mrs The hymn This is my Father World was sung The Scripture from Gen 7 was read by Mrs also the Lesson which was from Psalm Tl e closing prayer was given by Margaret Tolh A vocal solo was I Believe in Miracles Mrs Watson was her accompanist The of was received and the offertory prayer given by Georgina Van Fleet Mrs Hansen then introduced Mrs Rosa Knechtel who gave us a beautiful slide show entitled Sunrise to Sunset This was by recorded music appropriate to the various scenes shown Brown thanked Mrs Knechtel for her most enjoyable presentation Refreshments were then served and a time of fellowship enjoyed Milton Ontario Spec for Youth Appreciation Weak FREE My Bodyguard Sun Nov 3pm Sponsored by Milton Optimist Club Sua16Mon17Tues18 Show Time Sun to Thur 8 Friday ft Saturday 7 pan pan Introducing Premier Sundial from Armstrong The Remarkable New NoWax Floor today to jy Prerm Sutx SUPER SALE ENDS NOVEMBER 30 1980 CARPETING FLOORING SPECIALISTS 126 Main St North Acton 8531190 Mr Dan Hind ley of Guelph are pleated to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Mary to Dunk son of the late Mr and Mrs James Dunk formerly of Erin The wedding will take place on Saturday November at at Baptist Church Another call for region review There has been yet another call for a Province of Ontario review of the financial situation of Haiton Region Councillor Bill Johnson quoted story on Inter governmental Affairs Minister Tom Wells in which Mr Wells in that a region cannot legally operate In a deficit position Mr Johnson said he was sure no one around this table knows exactly where we stand and he Bald the Region should ask for help before it Is Imposed by the Province Councillor Ron Plane he said review of personnel could be seconded to a Toronto consulting firm which Is now conducting a review or the staff and procedures at Region Regional Solicitor Dennis said again that the fiscal situation is known and that there Is nothing being hidden from councillors He said here is no corruption and no mis dealing and that problems to date have stemmed from a series or human errors is on increase The number of reported of veneral disease in Region rose during 1BB0 According to a Depart of Health report to Haiton Region there were cases and contacts as of June 1079 As of Aug i960 there were 178 cases and 124 contacts The total therefore In Aug 1960 was com pared to for June Viman Arts Crafts GRAND ANNIVERSARY FROM THUR NOVEMBER 13th SAT DECEMBER BIGGEST EVENT NO MORE WAITING 3 WEEKS Buy Direct From Wholesaler Importer Once Again Our Volume Buying Brings You Low Low Prices FANTASTIC SAVINGS DISCOUNTS UP TO ON OUR REGULAR LOW PRICES COMPARE ANYWHERE 50 Your Baby Bonus Cheque ForA FREE GIF Health and Canada advises that danger to amount per ng Sire Iter Tat

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