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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 14, 1961

Page

12

New Rector Settles in at St Alban’s Ancaster Area Parishes

The Rev Donald West and wife Suzanne with seven month old Gregory settle into St Alban’s rectory at 185 Jeffrey Ave Acton area parishes Ancaster Drayton Elora. West, born in Weston, educated in St Catharines, earned a BA from Bishop’s University Lennoxville Quebec. He served at St John’s Ancaster before moving through Elora and Drayton. He aims to engage the broader community and previously led Flora Chamber of Commerce. St Alban’s succeeds Rev H B Stokreel who moved to Hamilton. Staggered noon hours continue at Acton District High School for two more weeks as staff review plan with possible changes. Pulp and paper exports total about $1 billion annually.

Aeal Prato Donald West Susanne Gregory Acton Mr. West St. John’s Church Efora Christ Church Drayton St. Alban’s Jeffrey Ave Yeears Ancaster Suzanne Elora, Drayton St. John's Church Elora Christ Church, Drayton West Flora Chamber of Commerce H. B. Stokreel Hamilton H.S E. A. Hansen

Fire Accounts for a Share of Annual Forest Use

The article notes that fire constitutes a portion of yearly forest consumption. It discusses how fires impact forest resources and mentions accompanying figures in percent. A regional context illustrates the scale of fire use compared with other consumption sources.

Cameo Shoppe Fall Styles Shown By 25 During Fair

Acton Fall ladies staged a preview of Cameo Shoppe fall fashions at Robert Little School. Twenty eight models showcased dresses coats and suits while prizes and jewellery were drawn. Proceeds support a new community centre with intermission fudge sales boosting profits.

Aitky Acton Robert Little School Mac Symon Cameo Ken Mann Malecins Peter Martingell Sharon The Fair Ladies Jean Leitch R.A Rachlin's M. 2 Benngit Lake Ave Ing Caroline Nurseries Jack Dowding Bude Sproston Rachlin Wilred Wardle McCullough Levland Inca Sosa Arl W. Waldie Sandi Davidson Linda Swackhamer Lloyd McEnery Maureen Sargeant Stan Matthews Don Matthews Jesse McEnery Walter Lineham Linda Linham Clark Armstrong Cle Storey W. Frank Marilyn Madill Alex Near Pauline Marks Fred Kentner R. L. Davidson G. W. McKenzie Nancy Aitken G. McLennan Chris Britton Judi Abram Beth McEnery Fudge A. K. Mann Cameo Shoppe von Fleet Herbert Price

Seek New Applicants For Township Clerk

At a recent meeting Erin TEMG Council accepted with regret the resignation of township clerk George T. Lacey and authorized tenders for applications to fill the vacancy. Lacey was commended for his excellent work. Council donated $25 to the Hillsburgh band and approved $50 to Vera Myers for land use bylaw services. Accounts paid included pension $562.66, roads $5,416.70, welfare $298.45, and sheep and poultry protection act $215.

Erin Temg George T. Lacey Lacey Te Council Council Hillsburgh Vera Myers

Renovations at Royal Cafe Building Underway

The Royal Cafe on MUI Street owned by BI Wong is undergoing a face lifting with a two story cement block addition being erected. The west wall has been replaced by a cement block wall. The planned addition will provide four extra living quarters while the downstairs will continue as a restaurant. Wong bought the entire block to improve fire protection and provide additional living space.

Royal Cafe MUI Steet BI Wong Wong

Crafts Display Attracts Georgetown Arts And Crafts Show

Actonians crowded the farm home of Mr and Mrs W A Hoey at Moffat Situr day for the annual Georgetown Arts and Crafts Association display and sale. Mrs W Hearty exhibited attractive pieces of silver.

W. A. Hoey Moffat Georgetown

New Rector Shares Guild Work At St Albans Meeting

The St Albans altar guild held its quarterly meeting in the vestry with Rev. Donald Westavillio opening in prayer. Mrs. Winnie Kerr presented minutes and the treasurer’s report, followed by correspondence.

St Alban’s Donald Westavillio Winnie Kerr

Rector outlines Attar Gulla work and harvest service setup

The rector spoke on church decorations for the Harvest Service on September 24 with arrangements by him for the event. He closed the meeting with a prayer, then attendees adjourned to the parish hall for refreshments.

Progress and Risk in Change Management

A brief note on adopting new processes highlights that progress carries risks and requires careful planning. It cautions against hasty shifts and suggests balancing speed with safeguards to avoid unintended consequences.

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