Ontario Community Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), June 18, 1980, p. 5

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Wednesday Juno 1980 500 kV hydro corridor to carry power starting Saturday The controversial MS million dro transmission lino between the Bruce nuclear complex the network link near Milton Is to go into service starting Sat June approximately eight years it was first disclosed to the public Ontario Hydro will activate one circuit of the new Bruce to Milton transmission line that day June 3 At kilo vol the maximum In ho stem this new line will enable Hydro to trans lowcost bulk power from the Bruce plant more reliably and more economically said Jim Redmond manager of transmission utiliz ation Part of the line between Bruce and Colbeck transformer station north of was activated two years ago with a connection to the system there but the lower voltage kept substantial amounts of power locked in at Bruce sometimes Workmen strung lines on the tower through I la I ton Hills during the past month The complete line is kilometres long and consists of 737 towers metres high on a 76- metre wide way Its estimated final cost is SO million Clean up and restoration of the way including fence repair and removal of access roads and culverts will continue through the summer Catholic Womens Lea Attend Hamilton Diocesan Convention Four members Ruth Pat Garton Mary Margaret Dickinson and Pat Jack son of Joseph s Catholic Women League attended the COth annual convention of the Hamilton Diocesan CWL which was held May 30 and June at the Holiday Inn Hamilton In keeping with the Year of the Family the theme of the contention was Faith and Family It opened Friday evening with Michael Diocesan Director being the main at a con celebrated mass and crowning of the Blessed Virgin Judge Copps from Hamilton the guest speaker of the evening asked us to support Ontario cabinet minister Frank and the Ontario Film Censor Ladies Fair Board Fair judges named Scout Tim leads a group across Eramosa River during the annual Seoul Guide and Venturer weekend at 130 youngsters took part In the events and camp out Packs from Georgetown Acton and went to the camp The Ladles Division of the Acton Agricultural Society held their June meeting at the Acton Public Library There will be no July meeting All lady tors rc invited to a pot luck supper Wednesday August at 7 m at Carmela Cobhan home We hope everyone has purchased a raffle ticket on the beautiful quilt that the ladies worked so hard on for lost year fair Hie tickets con be pur chased from any lady director Arts and Crafts Neighbors thanked by Blue Springs Scout Reserve A Thank you neighbor supper was held at Blue Springs Scout Reserve on Monday June This event was hosted by Boy Scouts of Canada Provincial Council for in appreciation of the support and cooperation they have received from neighbours over the years the reserve has been In operation The meeting chaired by Mr R A Norman President of the Ontario Provincial Council was attended by neighbors Region Police officials of the Boy Scouts of Canada The meeting provided an unity to discuss vandalism and trespassing Over the past thret years the scout property has ex perienccd a major Increase in acts of vandalism involving damage to buildings equipment and trees as well as a substantial increase in trespassing To combat these problems scout officials are planning the Instal latlon of new security systems im proved fencing and additional posting of the property Further suggestions were given by those attending the meeting including the use of the neighborhood watch pro gram The Blue Springs Scout Reserve is the major training centre for scout leaders from all parts Ontario Over leaders attended courses or conferences at the centre in Blue Springs Scout Reserve is located miles west of Acton on the Line of the former township of Nassagaweya Elect executive Acton Arts and Crafts elected new officers for the year recently with Del presid Jean Denny past president Shan on treasurer and Laura seer At the groups last meeting of the season plans were mode for their annual exhibition and sale which will be held on October at St Parish Hall The ladles also plan a day outing to and St Jacob to visit the various village shops and handicrafts there Daug of Knox Visit St Jacobs The June meeting the Daughters of Knox was a trip to St Jacob Eighteen were in atlend and gathered at The Meeting Place We were shown a film on life with commentary by one of the assistant ministers of the Mennonitc church we all learned many pert facts concerning the Mennonitc way of life Following the film the members enjoyed a del iclous meal at the Stone Crock Restaurant Name tags Regional Police officers may soon be wearing name tags Members of the police commission agreed Thursday afternoon the public likes to know who they are speaking with when dealing with police officers The Judges for the September Fair have all been chosen and are as follows Domestic ScienceMrs F Millar Canned and Preserved Products Mrs M Ellerby Plnnts and Flowers Mrs D Salter Junior Exhibits Miss E McPhedran Homecr Miss L Snow Crafts and Hobbie Mrs C Ironside It was decided to pur chase the same prize for all categories of the Ladies Directors Special this year The Silverware Special for the lady exhibitor who wins the most points in the Home Department classes will win a Silver Carafe Mrs E Glbion will be on the parade committee this year and Heather Rennle to be on the Miss Acton contest committee The Ladies Division has decided to enter a float in this years parade the theme to be flowers The committee is Cobham Linda Marg Aitkin Lucille Cooksley All flower donations to help decorate the float will be welcome Board which censored The Tin Drum She also feels that Parent Teacher Associations arc invaluable olds to those raising families Most of Saturday was taken up with reports from conveners of the standing committees who seek to unite Catholic Women of Canada In a bond of fellowship to further spiritual cultural and intellectual interests and In the development of social action when and where necessary A very informative guest speaker Evans from the Nuclear Research Centre Chalk River Ontario spoke on the benefits of nuclear energy which in the near future will supply much of our energy needs To the surprise of many the greatest hazard of nuclear energy is mental stress Mrs Lillian O Connor Ontario Provincial Presi dent asked members to write letters of protest to Dennis Timbrel Minister of Health from Ontario regarding the Health Care Services Consent Act Being the mother of 14 grand mother of 11 she is very involved in Church school and home She quoted Pius II who in 1922 said devote yourselves to the family it is the centre of all that is good It will be the restoration of the world Most Rev J Mac Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton con celebrated a beautiful mass on Sunday with priests at Cathedral of Christ the King This was followed by the closing banquet at the Holiday Inn with the most Rev Paul Reding Bishop of Hamilton as guest speaker He gave members several suggestions for means of strengthening family life and challenged us to become involved In family programs such as marriage preparation Curslelo and marriage encounter The Catholic Women League is one national voice of catholic women speaking to the government on ail levels and addressing itself to the needs of the church RICHMOND COLLEGE The Richmond College of May 7 concerning Its new program utilizing the ExtensionCorrespondence course offerings at the University of Waterloo did not intend to imply any institutional or programmatic relationship between the University and the College It meant only to advise prospective students that Richmond College will offer a program which will encourage its students to take and facilitate them taking sufficient and appropriate Extension Courses so that given current transfer credit practices for Rich mond College students at several Universities Including the student can reasonably expect to be eligible to apply for a degree upon completion of such a combined program For more details write to Richmond College Box Milllken Ontario LoH 1K0 ANNOUNCEMENT Donald J Armstrong CHIROPRACTOR wishes to announce the ReOpening of a chiropractic office on July 2nd at 265 Edinborough Rd S Guelph across from Liquor Store behind Mac s Milk 8221592 GUARDIAN PRICES EFFECTIVE JUNE WELCOME SUMMER SALE jWl Royal Facelle 3Ply ROYALE FACIAL TISSUES GUARDIAN TOOTHBRUSHES Gillette RIGHT GUARD DEODORANT scon FAMILY NAPKINS CREST TOOTHPASTE GUARDIAN COLOR PRINT FILM or- 12 Exposures lnslanI Ty1G 99 OLD FASHIONED LICORICE ALL SORTS HEAVYWEIGHT PLASTIC TABLEWARE ONE OF TEN RALEIGH to WIN 10SPEED RACING BIKES Complete Details and Entry Forms Available Your Local Guardian Drug Store acton pharmacy ltd CORNER MILL MAIN STREETS 8531620 GOOD REASONS FOR SHOPPING ACTON Friendly storekeepers with a good product know ledge willing and able to advise you in a personal way Over the years a builtup knowledge of your unique personal needs 2 Professionals will come to understand you the same Doctor Lawyer Dentist Tradesman or Merchant often serve successive generations even Bank Tellers stay in the same bank for many years A unique trust often develops 3 Shopping is done at a less hectic pace less traffic problems a pleasant positive experience getting to know what is going on The Business Improvement Area contains more than 88 businesses and services all within wall distance of each other Actcn and immediate area has business es and services most of them have been in their field for many years You are always close to management your opinion is important YOU HAVE INFLUENCE 5 Better prices on many things convenientdelivery If your needs are a bit exotic and not immediately available it can usually be ordered or made to your specifications The Butcher will make that special sausage for you provided you order a few kilos Health foods good restaurants not expensive are available

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