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The Acton Wednesday Dec 31 1980 and district Rockwood Digest The Hock is a very interesting village specially for rocks I been a rock all my life love my hometown I wish my captors would allow me freedom to enjoy more of it known as the elusive rock because of my penchant for freedom I keep bribing residents to kidnap me from my spot outside TV and set mo down behind the Plaza build Unfortunately the proprietors seem unusually bright for humans and keep recup- lur me before I have a chance to effect a complete getaway No I have to suffer this abomination of a label painted on my person Property of TV Why Uinta an outrage I virtually a Oh to be a pet rock instead of a working rock Pet rocks have it easy cosy and warm inside someone hall plants or decorating a doorway have to catch pneumonia here on the sidewalk wilting until Rob or Art needs me to hold the shop door open Art has promised me a set of underwear for Christmas but I II believe it wheal see it Ida a good job I never fall over I support that glass door a panache And I been on the Job longer than any of my predecessors If I could get away from it all once in a while I ve only been ins the store once in my life that was Halloween night 1 can even go on strike there no rock union not even In Please help me fight for Rock Rights I promise v on try to run away again A holiday is all I ask I II take a quiet roll to the edge or the parking lot sit and contemplate life for a while then when noone looking I run like heck I Christmas Day is not a day to suffer a house re but the Br an Given family did Their Giowskl Street residence went up in smoke at approximately Volunteer Firemen were at The family was at the time of the fire wh was believed to have started close fur smoke pipe Fire Chief Carl Meadows says he sure yet whether the cause of fire was an electrical wire the furnace pipe or the proximity j An estimated damage was caused from heat and smoke damage to the interior of the house Firemen were on the scene for three hours Mrs of Mary Street reports activities in the Bible Club and tht Friendship Coffee Bible Study group are In full swing The Bible Club is designed for youngsters and meets at the Drijber household comer and Pasmore across from the school every Wednesday after school The interdenominational group compete for badges and achievement certificates while in creasing their knowledge of the Bible with games Therearenoduesandallarewelcome The Christmas meeting featured the making of a tape for the club s missionary in Argentina The Friendship Bible Study meets Wednesday mornings from to a The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs Doris Alma Street The aims of this group arc bible study s and fellowship For more information on both of these groups phoneMrs DriJberat85G9S06 Hope all have a very Merry CI rislmas seemed alive with visitors and young sters sporting new sleds skates and skis The park has been getting more than it share use these bright crisp snowy days Thank you for your support and assistance during the past year of producing Digest The village is such a busy and active place it s not always possible to cover everything or to find room in the paper for it However your patience and understanding is welcomed Kind words and enthusiastic response are still oulweghlng criticism lhankgoodness We are looking forward to a successful New Year and wish you all the best the Family churches were delightfully decorated over the holidays Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Main North was bright with color lights a beautiful angel islcdtreeandnnoldstylecrechc Eden Mills Everton by June Jnnsen Congratulations are extended to Tim MeKendry and David Janscn both of Tim who plays hockey for the Major Ban tarns came home with a silver medal from their tournament in Windsor David plays for the Acton Major Pec Wees who were the tournament champions in Flam borough this week Jim and Barbara Ware entertained members of the Gates family on Christmas Day Visitors with Mr and Mrs Walter Stevens were Elizabeth parents and her sister Mr and Mrs Dirk and family spent Christmas day with Mr and Mrs Tom Given Acton and the rest of the Given family Happy New Year to all the residents in Everton Acton Progressive Conservative Association ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday Januarys Acton YMCA 8pm speakers wilt be the declorod dates for the Provincial of Halton Burl rid Hon Jim Snow Minister of Transportation and Communicat on EVERYONE WELCOME CANADIAN ODEON THEATRES A GEORGETOWN 3 HELD OVER 3d GREAT WEEK Sclroccos Convertibles Rabbits WE ARE DEALING SPECIAL USED CARSALEI MOTORS ifTjJ GEORGETOWN or Toronto BUM OPEN SATURDAYS FOR SALES RACEWAY HARNESS RACING Post Time Thursday Sunday Evening Afternoon 2pm Exactor AW Conditio nod Club Christmas visitors by Mrs G Farewell to Allan and Pat Young who have sold their home and taken up residence In the United States Good luck to them in their new surround Congratulations to Mr and Mrs and Mr Mrs Tarrant on the arrival of a new grandson Happy parents are Jim and Re nee To ton of Mlssissauga The lighting of the fourth Advent candle In the United Church was done by Sacha and At the Presbyterian Church It was lit by Black with readings by Susan Holiday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Thompson were Mr and Mrs Alfred Thompson Mr and Mrs William Thompson HlUsburgh Mr and Mrs Richard and Mr and Mrs Tim MacArthur and family from Cambridge Adding to the Christ mas music at the Candle light service were in Steven and Susie Black Susan Hawkins and from Mrs William McLean spent Christmas holidays with Mr and Mrs Bob Francis London Rev Carrie Doehrlng and Mark spent Christmas with parents in Montreal Rev Gordon Timbers from Milton was guest minister in her absence on Sunday Mr and Mrs Mansoil were Christmas visitors with Joan mother and sister Toronto Mrs Anna Wilson Mr and Mrs Jack Chamber lain Mr and Mrs Waym Chamberlain Miss Leslee Chamberlain and Brandy enjoyed Christmas dinner at the Orchid restaurant Guelph Mr and Mrs G MacDougali Mr and Mrs Roger and Troy Mr and Mrs and Milton Mr and Mrs La chance Dean and Heather and Mrs William and James enjoyed Christmas at the home of Mr and Mrs Terry Hamilton Guelph Mr and Mrs Russell hosted Christmas dinner for the Mrs Clara Blacklock family Mr and Mrs Roger were host for a family dinner on Christmas Eve Mrs Wilk Wilson en joyed Christmas with her nephew and his wife in Burlington Mr and Mrs 1st Pathfinders enrolled new girls rec Front row left to right Margaret Thomson Lesley Hoc kola Susan Nemel Back raw Bedford Karen Johnston May Julie Driver THE ACTION IS ON COME AND EVERY SINGLE J NIGHT ENTIRE HALL ON ONE FLOOD FREE ADMISSION BUSES MIKING SUNDAY INFORMATION OR AFTER 5 ALL PROCEEDS TO CHARITY INTERNATIONAL CENTRE AIRPORT ROAD AND ROAD not live to regret it The facts speak for themselves Drinking and are a deadly combination one that can turn any holiday into a disaster Saying no to that New Years dnnk can mean the difference between life and death Plan your holiday celebrating the smart way Dont dnnk and then dnve and see that others are in shape to get behind the wheel Make this a safe and happy New Year L L Ford Mercury Acton 8532370 Richs Service Centre R R Acton 853 J The Cooperators 81 Mill St EActon 8530220 Acton Transmission Ltd Queen St Acton 853 2301 Superior Motors Main St S Acton Bill Toth Shell Service 318 Queen St E Acton Canadian Tire 130 Mill St Acton