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10The Acton Free Press Wed March 3 Ballinafad Church organ fund dogsn hose news By Mrs ShortUl A delegation of U went to a convention in Tor onto on Thursday Mrs Joyce Clarke Gloria Johnson and Ruth Shortill formed the del Mrs Viola had a bad bout of flu last week and was confined to several days in bed recovering Several cases have been reported About dogs We wonder if those people who own dogs have bought their dog licence Dogs arc running at large all over this area Some keep their dogs tied and housed Others do not Are we losing dog tax money A new neighbour of mine moved here keeps her dog tied but said to me Why are all dogs running at large don they have to buy doL licenced here in Erin township So what Is there Silverwood no dog control New elders Two new elders were In ducted into the session Bailey and Reg French That makes an inclusion of three junior elders Debbie French and Nancy Shortill as well as three more senior elders A great deal of controversy has taken place regarding a replacement of the present organ which in spite of over being spent on repairs still is unsatisfactory If a replacement Is made our vocalists will need to get voices carolling to merit the expenses with no more empty choir seats There nothing like good music to make church service more sacred The World Day of Prayer is not held at our church this year but an invitation to Holy Cross Church Georgetown is extended to us Wail on the Lord be of good courage and he shall strengthen thine heart Faith is the on the of tomorrow Jr Choir practice is being held Tuesday at o clock Men Choir Thursday at 8 The dance in the hall Sat night is for the organ fund Lenten Services will begin on March Meet neighbors All who read my column please remember the Meet your Neighbor Afternoon Sat March 13 Come for a chat and tup of lea No charge no denomination just a friendly chat don be shy or reserved Let s gel ac with each other new ones and old ones and begin a friendly neighborhood Miller on Board Councillor Russell Miller was appointed as Hal ton Hills representative to Ballinafad Community Centre Board Monday night Flag Arrangements are being made to raise the Red Cross flag on one of the town s flag poles soon March is Red Cross campaign month ANNUAL MEETING VON HALTON BRANCH March 10th 8 pm General Brock High School Burlington Speaker Mrs Dianne Marlott Public Welcome CVCA MEMBERS for include three representatives from Halton Mayor Tom Hill and Councillor Ernie Sykes discuss the agenda for the inaugural meeting held recently with government appointed member Gail from Acton YOUVE COME A LONG WAY WOMAN District Page February snowfall Halton Hills members just 228 centimetres appointed to CVCA J Villi innervation i appointed from Be comfortable and casual and look fantastic care fabrics in todays stylesj for todays lady by Alicia Four com members attended More about Nutrition by the home economies Ministry of Agriculture and Food held at Milton Feb and came away with a great deal of information as well as a in book on nutrients Mrs Margaret Campbell was hostess to a short course by Miss Jeanne Armour from the Department of Home Economics on accessories for bedroom and bathroom Members from other W I Ebenezer branches were invited and there was a good turnout on Tues Feb Get well Get well wishes go to Doris Lindsay who had a bad fall recently and is recuperating We hope to see her around Mr and Mrs Carmichael from Smith alls were recent guests with Mr and Mrs I Carmichael and family Sympathy is extended to Mrs Jessie Appleyard in the death of her sister Mrs Mary Bradley Mrs Bradley wis a frequent visitor in the neigh Feb snowfall was light compared to 85 cm in January Cndil Villiv Conservation In Id the in Grant win I I meeting Region Building Day of Prayer service planned By Mrs Ron McLean and Mrs Fin ley have returned from a brief holiday in Texas where they visited his sister Friday evening at Ebenezer Church joins Chris Hans all over the world in serving the World Day of Prayer This year program has been prepared by women of Latin America on the theme Education for all of Life Topic Mr topic was The Inner Shrine He used the Old Testament story of King David bringing the ark of God through enemy terri back to Jerusalem It was just a box with angels beautifully carved wings covering the lid There was much reverence associated with the box it sparked praise of God wherever it went David never dreamed of the problems he would have in bringing the ark home One of the men who earned it supported on long poles died after he put his Limehouse hand on the sacred box to support It David asked Obcdedam to shelter the ark in his home temporarily ft stayed there for ninety days and s household was blessed A neighbor brought a flam ing red geranium to a run down neglected house Soon the windows were washed the curtains mended the walls painted the floor fixed Before the plant was through the house was transformed St John said that men pre ferred darkness to light We need the power of God pre sence to dispel prejudice jealousy back biting anger and fear When Jesus came away from the presence of God His face shone We each have an inner shrine though overladen with darkness Seven ladies from attended Waterloo in Kitchener where they heard an inspiring sage from the Right Rev bur Howard the United Church Moderator New stitches for 4H girls by Mrs A Benton We extend sympathy to Miss Eileen Marshall and friends and relatives of Mr Alfred Marshall who passed away on Wednesday night in Toronto The I imehouse girls met at the home of leader Mrs Anderson They have studied color harmony and learned three embroidery stitches back stitch twisted chain and couching outline stitch The third meeting was held at Mrs Andersons also The learning stitches article I have chosen to make and why was answered for roll call They learned how to create a design and read an Interesting article on back round color for embroidery New stitches They learned three new stitches irregular couching satin stitch and French knot At Achievement Day they will demonstrate Lets begin to embroider Mr and Mrs Alton arc home from weeks in Florida having motored there Tom and wife A romper for the stomper Tom Connors who moved into this area recently is turning out a new record this June with the help of wife Lena Tom most current song Jack of many Trades may have some truth in it because he and his wife announced Ihey expect the arrival of their first little romper during the latter part of June Connors recently received Juno award nominations in the Country Male Vocalist of the Year and Folk Singer of the Year category cuts bums Tor Boot Records His celebrated foot on a plywood board has skyrocketed him to fame along with folksy tunes and words Boot Records acknow lodged the coming event on their purple and black letter head witn green Ink head lined a Romper by the Stomper no doubt a title for one of Connor forthcoming ballads The Connors moved mlo this area in 1975 buying a house and to acres on the Seventh Line above Hills in Tom Hill Councillor and ail of the Mivor Hill will again chair the Parks inn Commission Mrs Mill Ik vice of the Reforestation 1 ind Use ind Wild I ifi committee wink Mr is vkl chairm in if tin Historical Records Roan Milton gets in grants Milton Mill ninth from two rants tin Kurt in nouncid this sum 16 will to tin turn for its dm skiing nth ixpans 1 with tin s hollowing thi to ill numbers Hi ind budget discuss introduced new members in ions for eluding Mrs Sullivan were held Milton School of Driving HEARING AID I fc m pop hours Thuri 10 am 8 Sat 10 am 11pm Sunday 12 Noon Tel 8532060 CENTRES Marhatplaee Optical Marks Plica Having A Hearing Problem Problems With Your Hearing Aid Mr F BURKE will In Friday March Bill frnm9 a 12 noon Ihe librarj will purch A mini Films loan v i in lln community Mr Recreation Welch said the Hilton project rants to I it ill They in of Shire program to support re creation il ficihtics through rut Ontario lo date Hit mimstrv more thin project groups in tin province Other projects an SI WO lo in Cana dun lull of Si to lie Open and SI the NEC meets The tscarpmint Commission will hold day meetings in Hilton Hills council three or four a month to rent tin council chamber to them for a muting subject to days notice of termination HEARING AIDS SERVICE J