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Acton Food Share in a “crisis situation” By Oksana Buhel Food banks are. all, suffer- ing from difficult economic times, and Acton Food Share is no exception. The food bank-has until Dec. 31 to move out of its existing location at the old Beardmore buildings on Elgin St. in Acton. Maple Leaf Foods, which owns the property, announced Sept. 22 it will not be offering lease- renewal for the companies and organizations located on the property. “We're looking at different solutions,” explained Joan- Waldie, director of the Acton Food Share board. She added there is “one hope” which is existing one, and as a result, the food share will no longer be able to offer clothing or furniture. Waldie was also concerned involved with ‘Our funds are. n moving will be expensive.” Waldie has nothing but praise for the current land- lord. “Maple Foods been very, very good to she insisted. Relocation and financial orries are still only a part of Acton Food share’s concerns. a us,” “Unlike the large food banks, we cannot donate enough for a two-week period,” Waldie said. “We can only give enough for three or four days, depending on the size of the family.” Food bank organizers are hoping attention drawn to the situation of food banks and its recipients last Sunday, designated National Food st he ‘said she has seen crease in single mothers who are depending on the food bank. Halton Hills This Week, Wednesday, October 20, 1993'— REFORMED PARTY OF CANADA Dick MacDuffee In three years, Acton Food Share has helped 5,586 fami- lies, 4,908 children and 5,658 adults. Approximately 10 volunteers help distribute supplies, but additional vol- unteers come in periodically to help out. “We've had people who used to be recipients of Acton Food Share coming back a few years later and donating food and money,” she commended. “Others have gone back to school or for retraining.” Waldie read out several letters from grate- ful recipients, all praising the food bank and its work. “It’s really heartwarming work,” Waldie concluded. Veterans By M.G. Tutty P.R.O. Ladies Auxiliary Branch 120 On Sunday, Nadene Bradley, Ist Vice-President Ladies Auxiliary and Chairman of Veterans Day, Ladies Auxiliary President Monica Southon and Branch 120 President Bob McNeilly, on behalf of all our members, welcomed 34 veterans, accompanied by Red Cross volunteers from Sunnybrook Hospital to our annual Veterans Day, held in the Club Room of the Branch. The Milton. Seniors Orchestra entertained all with songs from the “good ole days”. Mr. Gilbert English, 102 years, from Georgetown, accompanied by his son, George, Mr. Jack Caplan, 95 years, a Vancouver resident for many years, both WWI veterans, along with former Navy Lt. Doug Taylor, 76 years, from Guelph, former medic Ernest Rogers, 76 years and Hugh D. Chessum, made welcome at Branch 120 Ladies Auxilia 71 years, both from Toronto, were among our guests who enjoyed the dinner prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary. Mina Armstrong, Red Cross volunteer, thanked the Branch and Ladies Auxiliary for the wonderful afternoon the veterans enjoyed and all were looking forward to next year’s visit. Mina closed her kind remarks with the follow- ing “May sharing and caring add life to your years and years to your life.” Veterans Day Chairman, Nadene Bradley thanked one and aJl, Branch and Ladies Auxiliary for their help in making the day the success it was. Don’t forget, ladies, your general meeting will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. Love to see you ail ihere! *riday, Oct. 29 Ladies iliary Pub Night - tickets for this entertaining evening are going—going—just about gone! In closing this report I would like to congratulate Barbie Jo Reid and Marion last Saturday at Brampton. We had five dart teams entered but better luck next time, ladies, as _ the Georgetown teams did not enter the winners” circle. Bramalea B came Ist, Bramalea E came 2nd and Oakville C came 3rd and high score of 140 Bramalea. Saturday, Oct. 30, Social Crib in Brampton: Nov. 13/Social Crib in Brampton and Nov. 27 District Bowling in Brantford — Echo Lanes two shifis. It is with sorrow that we report the passing of long time Ladies Auxiliary mem- ber Anne Henney, in her 98th year. “Servant, of God, well done, Thy Glorious warfares past, The battle’s fought, The victory won, and Thou art crowned at last.” We extend our sympathy to her family. Page.17) Candidate for Halton-Peel Now is the Time for Positive Change. all: 873-882: Ci wirrized by Peter Prodoeti, Oficial Agent or Dick Mac s char- ities in remembrance of the loss of a wonderful wife, sister and daughter, Deborah Lea We would like to pay special thanks to the Jones and Son Funeral Home, and specially to Jim Jones, who came out of retirement, to help with the funeral arrangements. We We leave Debbie to rest inthe peace of Jesus until that day when we can all be together in eternal lie She walked in beauty - always loving - always loved. Dance tickets going fast By Betty Sojka The service this past Sunday at the United Church was extra special. Michael and Cameron, sons of Elaine and David Short, were bap- tized. Mrs. Betty Kooperdraad held the October Women’s Institute meeting at her home: This evening meeting had Doreen Burt presiding over it. Ada Kirkwood held a quiz on herbs and spices. Current events was given by Alma Sinclair, who also gave the motto, “A vision come true because someone resolves to see it through”. Besides regular business, much of the meeting was taken up with the discussion of the upcoming W.I. area meeting. The euchre crowd grew a little from the last one to eight tables, which pleased organizers. lice MacDonald’s score of 86 gave her the High Lady's prize. There was a tie for 2nd place in High Lady’s when Cathy Humphries and Pat Taillifer both had a score of 91..Dave Humphries’ 90 points earned hiin second place. The booby prize went to Norma Elliott whose score was 52. These are all great close scores. Lovely sand- wiches and desserts provided by Jean Buston and’ Marlene Burnett were very much enjoyed. allinafad News The Halloween Dance tickets are going awfully fast. It would be wise to slip into the Ballinafad General Store to pick yours up. The way they are going, there may not Call for our Fall Pump Specials Meyer 0) 879-1962 MILTON TRUCK EQUIPPERS be any left to sell at the door on dance night, Oct. 30. The fun starts at 9 p.m. and tick- ets are only $7.50 per person. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes in a variety of categories. J.V. will be the D.J. for the night. Our Sponsors: Accura Molding Paul Armstrong Insurance Belamy's Restaurant Burger King Restaurant Dunlop Insurance Dutch Nurseries Elk's Lodge No. 540 Elliott Custom Brokers Fendley Florists Food City Georgetown Lioness Club Georgetown Opti-Mrs. Tim Horton Donuts huge support. Rick Timmings. The Executive: The season Brampton Real Estate Board Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Discount Car & Truck Rentals Halton Hills Furniture & Appliances Linda Armstrong, Johnson & Assoc. We would also like to thank the following for their contributions: A & S Engraving, All Canadian Sports, Miracle Food Mart, Stephen P. Saxe Ltd., David Meal, Alex Tough, Inter-County Men's League, Joe Clare, Stu Baines, Georgetown Falcons, Barb Angar, Parks and Recreation, Charlie Mansfield, and Trisha Gumey for her Georgetown Soccer Club The Georgetown Soccer Club would like to take this opportunity to thank the following for a successful and enjoyable year: Kinsmen Club of Georgetown _ Leighton Image Photographers The Lions Club - McEachern Steering Specialties Milliere's T.V. Optimist Club of Georgetown Personal Secretarial Services Poppa Corn Company Rainbow Music Ramrock Electric Re/Max Suburban REalty Royal Canadian Legion Loc. 120 Shoppers Drug Mart Standard Products State Farm Insurance — P. Karda Total Home Improvements Varian Canada Young's Pharmacy Special recognition to Dave Morrison (Brampton Soccer Club), Bo Hetherington (Chinguacousy Soccer Club), Roger Andrew (Brams United Girls Soccer Club), Jack Garrett (Bolton Wanderers Soccer Club), Ann Murray (Milton Soccer Club), Hafiza Farooqui (Streetsville/Meadowvale Soccer Club), and Roger Roy (Georgetown Soccer Club) for arranging our inter-county leagues for the older age groups. The Media: Many thanks to the sports desks of Halton Hills This Week and The Georgetown Independent for excellent coverage over the season. Our Volunteers: \t could not have happened without the commitment and participa- tion of our many coaches, managers, convenors and referees. To all of you our deepest appreciation and thanks..A special recognition to our convenors: Rhonda Velten, Judy Latto-Hall, Ruth Taylor, Elaine Edwards, June Roy, Helen Bilik and to our referee convenor ran smoothly due to the hard work of the present execu- tive — Steven Lee (president), Roger Roy (V.P. Girls & Acting President), Peter Heald (Boys Commissioner), Gail Houghton (Registrar), Cathy Jubenville (Treasurer), June Roy (Girls Commissioner), Rick Timmings (Referee Organizer), Bruce Murchison (Equipment), Christine Williams (Secretary), Lindsay Baines, George Baines, Colin Royce (Directors). Please note our Annual General Meeting is scheduled for November 3rd, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. at Alcott Arena. Everyone who wishes to participate next season should attend and volunteer. We will be electing the executive at this meeting and anyone interested in a position should attend.