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district City coons cause local farmers grief The Acton Press Wednesday Fob 1982 S The practice of dumping stray rac coons from and Burlington into the rural areas the humane societies is causing thousands of dollars in damages to corn crops the Federation of Agriculture has charged Frank Anthony of Limehouse who farms a large acreage estimated his crops sustained 15 in damages from raccoons las t car Anthony said the coons the entire plant by tearing down the com stalks to eat a few cobs Damage from the raccoons is increasing he added The Federation of culture d the problem could be alleviated if the humane societies from and Burlington would atop relocating their raccoons to the rural areas Robert manager of the Humane Society said the pro blem is not as simple as the farmers believe While the farmers are complaining about the damage caused by coons they are betting leg hold traps to catch coyotes the natural preda tors of raccoons and he said The mon coyotes you get rid of the more problems have with coons and rabbits said Burr You re getting caught in a by trying to cut down some and getting an abundance of other animals Burr suggested it was time the farmers the department of natural resources and other parties discussed the problems together rather than acting Burr said the Humane Society relocates more than 100 rac coons each year from the city to the rural area It only kills those raccooiv which are severely injured Burr said the raccoons are usually released in the Bronte Creek Provin Park Lions Valley Park and along the and Mile Creeks The humane society attempts to release the raccoons in different areas he said We don just take them out to somebody field bald Burr A few riccoom have been released as far as Collinguood whin humane society staff memben go camping he said j Eden Mills 25th anniversary for village couple cake and ice and Tammy Sincere congratulations to Don- CongralulatlonstoTed by Mrs Valentii Mr and Mrs Fred cream entertained Jeans brother special celebration and and aSievement Se Susan Toronto at a dinner party lost Gerald and his wife week Friends and relatives There out to the Friendly Sen- Hall on Saturday lore meeting on Wed- evening to honor Mr Communion was held on Sunday met in the Community Church Rockwood Bahais to hold party for Days of Happiness let the school know Parents are also invited to drop in and sec the fun on that day The last lecture on World Religion is Wednesday in the Music Room at Centennial School beginning at p Tonight lecturer will be Mr Fraser who will speak on the Bonai faith Mrs Nancy has been ap pointed secretary the Planning Board Her duties will begin on March Euchrt St John Parish Halt is this Thursday February beginning p m There is a general admission of and Si SO for seniors Prize will be given for high lone and low scores Refreshments will be All proceeds go the restoration fund for St Johns Friday night February is Movie Night at Rockwood Centennial School The Lions are again pre senting a Walt Disney movie along withcartoon with Everyone is welcome by Barbara The Baha Community of Rock wood are having a Days of Hap piness party for the children of on Sunday February at althcRockwoodTownHall Challet company will be performing excerpts from Cinderella The ballot was choreographed by Bernd Jucke formerly a dancer with the Ballet Co of East Germany Rose mary Doyle a former dancer with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet will be per forming Besides the ballet there will be a magician lots of music a and many other treats There is charge Public School will again be having a theme day this year The theme will be the color green and will be on March 11 coinciding very Patrick Day The child ren will be divided into or 12 groups with each group made up of children from all grades The school asks any parent who can think of a green activity or can donate time for the ml Congratulations Mrs Travis Clifford on Jack Milne who will Ihe occasion of their Sil be celebrating his ver Wedding S Churchill Learn about cosmetics by J Turner studies based on First The will be The February meeting Corinthians starling serving their March of Churchill C C W was today Ash Wednesday birthday on February Among the guests noon luncheon on held at the home of Mrs February at Some social games were Ihelr six children Wednesday March Eleanor Thompson the church If Tylor Tim come out and enjoy the Tuesday February proves Inconven- VicePresident Mrs lent to some the evening Kerr presided may be changed for Joanne Turner led in uro meetings Please devotions using scrip- plan to attend the series lure Luke and which promise to Bo offered some thoughts most interesting about the Ten Days for World Development Linda and Craig movement Plans were recently made for the group to enjoy a lunch out to- in Florida They flew gether in March It was down lo attend the decided to join Ihe Acton then spent churches for World Day the next few days relax of Prayer March at Coco Beach From Elizabeth Cooper gave he beach they could see on interesting demon- he space a hut lie upright of Mary Kay on Its launching pad at cosmetics using Mary Cape Canaveral and so Walsma as model At the took a tour of the Ken- close of the meeting the nedy Space Centre hostess served a del which they found dessert fascinating During their Lent begins this week absence Craig s parents and Rev Jenkins is Mr and Mrs Howard offering a series of Bible Cullingham stayed al We at HSR Block wish you a Happy New Year and would like to remind you to visit us early for the preparation of your 1961 income tax return By getting ready now for 1981 taxation year you will have a more relaxed and happy calendar year HR BLOCK THE INCOME TAX SPECIALISTS Mill St E Acton Open 30 a m Weakdaya NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Join a class act this spring University be thrtt courses in Hilton Hilts this spring l Liu the In tuns I person intense or tike r For further information tall Georgetown Public 1 ibnr the Anon Public lihrirOI9H5 or A first kauri of tht it Georgetown Public Library Social Problems StLiobU 102 10 Apr Jura Prof Bill Scott History of unci Tuts 10 pm Apr Prof Acton Public Library Social Casework Work 10pm AprilS June lmGrossrmn qimin Social Work 120R or be limited University of Waterloo Ospringe school March They will welcome any items sent to the school Tim refreshments were a Terry Trudy lAlgerl food and fellowships Qspimge Elect new church board by Fine After church service at Knox Presbyterian on Sunday morning a pot luck lunch was enjoyed Then while the children watched some films the rest of Ihe congregation had their annual meeting Rev Noble Dean was chairman for the occasion and Laurel Vlietstra was secretary Alex Morrison Ralph Sinclair and Ton VanManen were elected Board of Managers and Glen Jackson auditor Rev Noble Dean will be on study leave for the three weeks In the meantime Rev George Lewis will be taking the services The Sunday School will be having on Indoor winter carnival on Sun March from 1045 a m totZ noon at the church All the children in the com are welcome to attend For more Information you may call the Jacksons at The Ospringe Guides recently en- Joyed an afternoon of skiing and After a vigorous ski through fields and woods the girls en joyed hot chocolate and homemade cookies around on open fire Four at ten Congratulations to Mark Mil Ice vie a grade student who placed first in oral communications and will represent Ospringe school at the area finals in on Wednesday His topic was Bees Second place went to Heidi speaking on the canal and third place was Julie Lewandowskl an Skiing Honourable mention was given to Debbie Sinclair with her speech on and to Brian Thomas on Currency Judges were David student minister at Mimosa United Church Joanne Turner and Doris Fines Questioners were Ian wilful damage in the Eden Mills artaTast week Cars vandalized Guelph OPP arc still investigating two eases of Sanders and Nancy Trimble An exchange of valentines was the roll call for the February meeting of Ospringe Ladies Aid Mrs Bruce W Smith was the hostess and Mrs Ward lhC i j u couple of readings Love Affair with I and learned new skills to bring back to our company Mr and Mrs Gordon made a Mrs Ralph Sinclair was in charge round trip of a few days lo visit their of Ihe study book and talked about the family Mike and Joan Hutchison and livesof JacobandEsau A contest was family at Elgin John and Penny Ail conducted by Mrs Bruce on birds ken and family Sherlock and Mary from the Bible which was won by Aitken and Heather at Ottawa Mrs Ralph Sinclair first and Mrs school basketball teem Vernon Stewart second The meeting had a very close and exciting game closed with prayer and lunch was with Erin Public school last Tuesday served the hostess tt Kent Thenker 5 was parked at a residence at Mills Saturday at 12 when someone broke a head light and damaged the left front fender Damage is set at 180 A car owned trie Pries of Eden Mills parked at the same site had its right passenger door win dow smashed in the tune of Police have Three car pileup One person received minor injuries in a three car pileup near Brisbane last week Joyce Rully was slightly In after her car was in collision with vehicles driven by Acton and Brian Sut Ion of Hamilton Tuesday All the cars were travelling southbound when the collision occurred Police damage to the Gallas car to the vehicle and two to the Sutton automobile DENZINS REOPENING showroom and NOW have ope of the largest select of splay of such well known names as During this sale ending Feb 27 SAVE 50 Sanderson Hi We will discount any special Oa Oar Entire Stock of Fine Upholstery and Drapery Fabrics order Hour by 20 THOUSANDS OF YARDS IN STOCK 0X66 Tomato cwckoi bf ails Savarln Pot FAMILY 69 tomato or VogataMa Soup Competitive Prices at Fresh Chickens 218 99 3 BIROS PER FAMILY Smoked Pork Shoulders 240 119 Loin Lamb Shop 439 Co I J09 Ham 1 1 ST 3J6V Molt Sausages 149 3 174 smoked 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