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American firm study cemetery Tho Acton Free Press Wednesday Dec 10 1980 7 i i The new officers of Cardinal Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star gathered recently for a Christmas celebration They are seated tell to right Grace Ferry Assistant Matron Muriel Cute he on Worthy Matron Bert Worthy Patron Charlie Perry Assistant Patron Betty Secretary Jack Tattoo Treasurer Middle row left to right Marie Elector Gall Manuel Sinclair Esther Betty Holmes Assistant Conductress Back row left to right Nell Bowles Sentinel Marg Martha John Ellacolt Chaplain Eileen Marshal Missing are Larry Warden Helen tog aids on Adah and Evelyn Snow Conductress Eastern star Install officers Cardinal 321 On November 1 the and its officers newly formed Eastern for the year were Star Chapter Cardinal installed at Nanson Hall Acton was con Duffs Presbyterian Rev D Sydney leaving Acton Rev Das Sydney of Acton Baptist Church will be leaving town at the end of the year to begin serving at one of the largest Baptist Churches in Canada He will be at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church January Park has a congregation of over people which will mean a substantial change for Rev Sydney whose current congre gation at Acton Baptist Church numbers less than 100 He will be one of three ministers at York Park and will be working mostly in Christian education Rev Sydney who has been In Acton since March of 1974 says his work will cover a broad sphere every aspect of church life He will be and organizing Christian education programs for both adults and Westminster Park Church in Abcrfoylc Officiating at the Constitution and Installation ceremonies were the officers of the Grand Chapter of Ontario Officers of the new Ac to chapter Cardinal are Worthy Matron- Muriel MiXutcheon Worthy H Bert Associate Matron Grace Perry Associate Patron Perry Secretary Elizabeth Knapton Treasurer Jack Tat ton ConductrcssEvalinc Snow Associate Con Betty Holmes Chaplain John Marshall Eileen The five star points are Helen Gail Manuel Lula Sinclair Margaret and Marie Hargravc The Warder Is Larry and Sentmal Neil Bowles There ore charier members and meetings arc the first Monday of every month In the Dr A C Stewart Hall Knox Presbyterian Church The Christmas party was held In the A C Stewart Hall on Dec 1 The chapter was honored by a visit from the associate worthy grand patron Mr Donald and wife from They led In Christmas caroling The chapter was en lertalned by Mr Earl Burt and his guitar He sang some lovely old songs including Old Winners in the draw for the Christmas baskets were Hazel Green Eileen Verna Ed Charlie Perry and George Lee The chapter was visited by Santa who bore a strange resemblance to the Warder with gifts for everyone A delicious lunch was served by the committee In charge and a social half hour was enjoyed Coloring contest Hey kids This is your last chance to enter the Acton Free Press Christmas Coloring Contest found in this week paper Deadline is December 19 at Entries may be mailed to this newspaper Box 120 Acton or dropped in at the office a Willow Street Make sure you include your name age ad dress and telephone number Santa himself will be the Judge Transit system needs name A search is on for a name for the transit service for the disabled which may begin in Hal ton Hills at the beginning of April Barbara Stephens vicechairman of Ihe advisory board of the service explains Burlington calls their program Hand Van while Oakville has chosen CareA Van A catchy dignified name to identify the service Is what the board looking for so have asked the public to help them come up with one Suggestions should be sent to the Independent office 30 Main St or Barbara Stephens 548 Main Street Glen Williams The service cannot start until fund raising projects are underway and the advisory board hears from potential funding sources some of which are private The board feels It Is most to launch the service next year since 1981 has been designated The Year of the Disabled Trustees introduced New trustee Betty Jones was one of four introduced for the first time at the Wellington County Board of tion Jones represents The other new trustees ore William Lawless Ron Mailman and Sheila Fisher The Corporation of the Town of Milton PUBLIC NOTICE SNOW PLOWING SNOW REMOVAL We are asking your cooperation in keeping parked vehicles in drive ways and OFF streets in the Town of Milton to allow for prompt Snow Plowing Snow Removal On cul do sac streets the presence of even one parked car prevents our snow plowing equipment from plowing any part of that street because of turning area required for the snow plows Work Crows and Polico authorized to have parked vehicles which are left on roads streets towed away at the owner if they obstruct snowplowing cleaning operations PROPERTY OWNERS Your cooperation in clearing snow from sidewalk in front of your property is requested When clearing snow please co operate by not plowing or shovelling snow from your property on to the road being dangerous it Is illegal and offenders can bo charged Your operation in obsorving regulations will assist greatly in tho winter control programme and be to the advantage of all citizens J J P DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS A consulting firm is being called in to visit Cemetery and then submit proposals for both immediate provements and a long range plan Earlier this year council heard complaints about garbage dumping in the cemetery as well as poor maintenance lack of proper develop ment of the cemetery and the need for Improved landscaping Some also suggested the cemetery was contributing to the area a mosquito pro blem Monday engineer Robert Austin asked Hal ton Hills general com to place JO in the budget for planning of the cemetery He also asked for al for Grever and Ward Orchard Park New York through Creative Memorials Milton to be brought in as consultants for pianning or the cemetery Austin noted by working through Creative Monuments the town will be eligible for a grant covering 2025 per cent cemetery plan costs through the American Monument Association Austin s report stated water levels In the north swale will be i to red during the winter until spring and there till be a comprehensive review of land planning He indicated his depart ment will have to spend some money on bringing up to date a survey of the cemetery as well as con tour mapping He added there are about un sold plots left in airvlcw Cemetery Once the review of lands Is completed In the spring Austin expects the town should have a draft plan ready by late sum and a final plan set tied by late fall He said the American firm Grever and Ward uses planners engineers and landscape architects and have done a number of projects like the Fair view Cemetery plan in Ontario in recent years Councillor Roy Booth was concerned about proceeding with any cemetery study before the 1S81 budget has been set but Councillor Harry Levy noted the cemetery could still be scratched from tht budget when council reviews it In March Levy added has known since last summer that money would have to be spent in 1901 on a cemetery plan Austin said after pre liminary work is com he will be coming back with proposals and seeking financial CHECK OUR Super Values FLYER DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR THIS WEEK ACTON NEW SHOPPING HOURS Monday Tuesday Saturday 6 pm WEDNESDAY Thursday Friday 9 a 9 pm Your flyer is delivered to your door by your Acton Free Press carrier If you missed receiving one call your carrier or the Acton Free Press 8532010 ShurGain Horse Feeds Rai on Swl Foal Rat on Mono Food Svl 16 Food Swl Ho so Sucplcmenl