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Salvation Army marks two years service Tho Acton Press Wednesday July29 The Hills branch of the Salvation Army has seen a lot advancement in past two years but even still Lieutenant Lome Is appointed The Army celebrated its second anniversary in Acton this month but with the anniversary came the news the long awaited citadel has been further postponed explained land was being pur chased at the corner of Acton Ransom Street and Main Street South to build their hall The deal was to close within the week when due to circumstances beyond their control the Salvation Army was not able to secure the property The group is now back at square one looking for suitable property The citadel itself has been okayed by the Salvation Army head office and funds set aside It is Just a matter of acquiring property said Another disappoint ment to the Lieutenant is the membership When they first tamo to town and were operating out of a two bedroom apart there were 13 families Now there are 18 an increase or only five families While the Salvation Army Is ex tremely appreciative of Actons Trinity United Church generosity In allowing them to meet in that church attributed the low membership to the fact they have no facilities of their own Members are overwhelmed by the generosity of the church and how well they been treated However we would still fare much better if we had our own facilities While disappointed with the slow growth pointed out he would also be disap pointed if there were families We never have enough members he said The Thrift Shops are holding their own he said Donations clothing and other goods are excellent and there Is never a lack of customers if clothes are never sold they still make money Prilchett explained that about every three or four months he takes a large truck of unsold clothing into Toronto where he sells it for cents a pound He usually takes in about ton The money received goes towards the Army and tho Thrift Shop Other methods of fund raising are the Christ mas bubbles donations and contributions during services He noted his congregation Is very supportive financially Hundreds of people have been helped through the Family Services Program has established While anyone Is welcome to come to him with problems he and wife Barb also an Army Lieutenant strive to reach out to those who have no one in the A women league meets at tho home on Norman Avenue in Acton whtro they go for fun and fellowship Two years ago Sunday school had a registration of or 10 Now it is up to he brags All are Invited to take part in the school which Is Sunday mornings at 30 at the Acton Over Christmas care hampers were distributed last year The Army is careful not to overlap families with lists other organizations might be helping at Christmas says he would like to undo he myth that the Salvation Army helps everyone We do not he said He Cadets to hold outside services Salvation Army Cadets will be con ducting open air church services throughout Hills for six days beginning tomorrow Thursday There will be four on Thursday all at unspecified places A children s open air in Acton will be held 10 am and two adult services pm and An adult open air in Georgetown will be held at On Friday two children open airs will be held In Georgetown at and a m An open air will be held at 1 and A service will be held at Two more children open airs in Acton will be held Saturday al 45 a m and Ham Adult open airs will be m and with one In Georgetown at 7 p On the agenda for Cadets for Sunday Is Sunday School at a m a Holiness Meeting at am an open air in Acton at and a Salvation meeting at Two open air services In Acton on Monday will take place at m and 7pm and in Rockwood a children at p m Willow mall on Aug 29 Against the better judgement of fire chief Mick Holmes Hills Council decided to allow Willow Street to be closed August for Actano Celebrations In a letter Councillor Terry made the appeal to the council on behalf of Ted Tyler of the Actario Committee She explained the draw of the series is that day and organizers wanted a mall to conduct markets farmers markets and antiques Church Services THE CHURCH OF Conor E Jank low Si St Albans Rov bo Sunday Aug 2 c Mrs Sunday Aug 1981 ion to mo 10 a Holy Eucha si ACTON SALVATION ARMY CHURCH Gospel Sorv CO Sun and Sunday day at CO m at Tr n ly School comb nod at Acton UNITED CHURCH CHURCH OF CANADA IN CANADA TRINITY CHURCH ACTON ACTON John A No II McRno MA of Err Mr Goo go El oil E A Hansen A MA Ph sales She requested Willow be closed down from Bower to Mill Street and possibly from Mill to Church St Holmes pointed out it was against the depart policy to okay anything that might hamper the operation of the fire trucks Clerk Administrator Ken Richardson pointed out that the barricades which will be put up to form the mall are easily removable and would not get in the way He could foresee no major problems Royal nuptials For those who may miss the Royal wedding either on TV or radio Acton broadcaster Jack Carpenter says he will be airing the hour and a half British Broad costing Corporation vcr of the nuptials on his music hall program on CFCA FM Kit this Sunday at explained that many people to him for help each year but some are not as needy as others Others arc not needy at all and try to rip off the Army I do not choose whom I help they choose themselves he said Anyone who lies to him for any reason is not given help And ho checks up on them He has phoned employers and who a person is supposedly in debt and he phones welfare department If the social services organisation okays the person In need they will receive help Otherwise they arc turned away something which finds very difficult to do He noted he has to turn away three or four out of every 100 requests But by being careful with who the money and help goes to those who are really in need of it arc ensured It will be there While Acton is the main hub for the local branch of the Salvation Army their area covers Georgetown and Eden Mills But in spite of the hundreds who have been helped by the Salvation Army the Salvation Army Is in need Itself We need a new van Prltchett said and we just can I altera one There are miles on the old one but It will have to wait Ventilation in the Acton Thrift Shop is In desperate need of up- determined in advance grading and although It and it Is hoped the has been given number service will attract one priority it is also everyone in the neigh- very expensive They need more Two children vices in Georgetown will be held at a and 11 Tuesday Two adult ones In Acton will bcat3pm and Wednesday schedule has not yet been set The are coming from the Salvation Army training college in Toronto and will be led by Captain Linda Bond Locations are Enjoy the Charm and Warmth of CANADIANA FURNITURE Oak Leather Upholstered Oak with Leather Inlay Optional Cherry Walnut Pi or Maple ALL WINTER COATS continue at off season prices up to OFF manufacturers suggested pri SUMMER SHOES at savings up to En tern Ave OrTOWPIBV Trie en crossing COMBINED WORSHIP SERVICE 1000a m Aug Aug 30 T Sunday Aug 2 1981 lOOOo A I WANTED WINTER WHEAT New Faster Truck UNLOADING call collect 14168261240 Reid Milling Streetsville BuildingSupplies RR 1 FENCING Coma and See i play modalil ft HOURS Fti 111216 SATURDAYS TAXES anus whet Lawn Garden I Septic Systems Equipment I HALTON MOTORS Rental Sales Service 8532219 PROBLEMS Ian aamnaa fit palm puaai M law M fa for BOYES PLUMBING north or RON QIDDEN Septic Tank Cleaning BE WISE ADVERTISE Acton J press I members they need a citadel By the grace of God and His time He odd to our numbers if we arc faithful he said says he his wife hope to be In Acton until next June at the earliest He ex plained that most Lieutenants are kept at their postings about three years and are usually moved in June This 13 his third posting since he become a lieutenant his first in Ontario Barbara has been stationed at six postings all but this one in Newfoundland Their is a life of hard work and sacrifice but both enjoy It Their rewards are many Prltchett says The primary purpose of Salvation Army is to promote the gospel of Jesus Christ he said Anything that do or have done is meant to bring glory to God and definitely not to the Salvation Army Salvation Army Lieutenant Lome daughter relax In their Norman Ave Ac ton home Ills brigade serves an area from George town to Mills and NOW OPEN HIE An so action noo PERSIAN RUGS B from Importer and Open Tuas 106 167 Dirndls St Woterdowr RACEWAY HARNESS RACING POST TIMES Fan Night Ttiunday Sunday Enactor Wagarlng Air Cond Mine motor rides Cot lower Sip and do down CrownMountan Try SawM IIRrver mom Iondollar log Sw and sun on one quarter of clean beach protected We got bigger mora major r loworthan any other park around CalH416 2120 tor park hours and special events FOB THE PRICE OF COLOUR SPEC PRICE 5 ENLARGEMENTS MOUNTED IN DELUXE ONLY STUDIO MOUNTS ORDER NOW FROM YOUR FAVOURITE COLOUR NEGATIVES OR 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