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If Thg Acton November NOTES FROM ACTON HIGH Was stewardess ByMityAnaPreoler After several weeSa of preparation Us Vegas Nile finally came last Friday evening Under the leadership of Bruce Andrews and Margaret physical education teachers the Grade Twelve Ed planned the events for the evening The gyro was styled as a gambling house In Vegas would be Tables were scattered over all of the gym floor providing room for such games as Monopoly and card games Anyone wishing to play bingo was taken to the auditorium stage where the numbers and letters were called over a microphone If one felt like really gambling he could play Roulette Black Jack or Crown and Anchor In the back corner of the gym the bank and the refreshment booth were found Our thanks to Mrs Andrews who made a wonderful banker Get Admission charge was only and this Included of playing money Additional money could be purchased at the bank All activities ceased at The winnings were then taken to tables where grade 12 students counted their money and had it recorded First priie went to Wayne Barnaby who chose a complete dart board set as his prize With only left Jack Irwin came in last place The gifts were donated by various store keepers- Yearbook seminar Two representatives of the staff Nancy Frost and Ann accompanied by Mr visited the Toronto Education Centre last Tuesday to attend a yearbook seminar Lectures were held all day telling how to create effective layouts and what makes a suc cessful yearbook By means of slides these points were easily stressed Photography tricks and methods was another of the programs available Editor for this years Oracle la Debbie a grade eleven student Mr Sansom la the staff advisor See Judo On Wednesday the physical education classes were given a special treat Judo students from the University of Waterloo wore present at their classes They showed how to do simple attacks and how to protect oneself from harm If there was time at the end of the period the classes were shown wrestling holds and techniques The male students usually participated In this Attend folk mass Through the organisation of Mrs Margaret several car loads of students left Acton High School early Sunday morning In order to attend a Folk Mass The service was held at the University of For many of those who went it was their first time at a service such as this Rather than organ music of G students brought their guitars and led the congregation In song Most of the people stood throughout the service as seats were few and usually left for the elderly or the children Upon leaving many Acton students expressed an opinion of wanting to return Dance Friday will be playing at the Sadie Hawkins dance this Friday Originally Cheshire Cat was to appear but through difficulty with that band they cannot attend The doors open at the dance Is over at 1130 The theme Is Sadie Goes Twin and the student council would like to see most of dressed inert is a prize for the best couple Students from Georgetown and Erin High Schools have been Invited The guest list Is now In the office if you wish to sign someone in African safari attendance low AFRICAN SAFARI By Barb Browne Thursday November Mr Ken Ellis a teacher at our high school took us on a fascinating Safari Into Africa on film Mr Ellis has Just returned from teaching over there and has quite a collection of slides Besides being interesting It was educational and I for one teamed a lot of new things about Africa and its people He showed us that though Africa is still underdeveloped in many ways it Is very modernized in a lot of laces We saw tall modem schools and apartments Most students Through the medium of film we met a few of his students and learned much about the dress and customs of the people We saw many species of animals some gentle and some huge and rather terrifying but all very interesting In addition the Lamplighters a Jazz band composed of five students captivated the audience both young and old with their music Then to end the evening Mrs Fleischer and her students served coffee and cookies One disappointment One disappointment in the evening was the turnout There were a handful of teenagers a handful of adults and many public school students I do not understand why adults will send their children but not bother to come thf ves Iways thought the would wait team more about other and would be eager to do things with their children Alt in nil however those who turned out enjoyed the evening Thanks again are due to Mr Ellis Mrs Fleischer and the musicians from Orangeville The Rev Gordon Turner is on study leave at Princeton University this week Mr and Mrs Grlschow with Mr and Mrs E of Georgetown visited with friends in over the weekend Mrs James McGladrey visited with her sisterinlaw and other relatives in New York recently Friends of Mrs Campbell Agnew regret that she is a patient in General Hospital Mr and Mrs Robert Christopher and Paul of Newmarket spent Sunday with the family Lake Ave Brian McCristail who was news editor of the Chilliwack Progress Is now the editor Brian wonted as a reporter for the Acton and Milton papers before going west Mr and Mrs Jack Susan Janet and David of DorvaL Quebec visited on the weekend with Mr and Mrs Harry Malnprlie and Bill Mainprixe Dr and Mrs Algte and family of Sank Ste Marie and Mr and Mrs Lloyd and family of Port Credit were weekend guests of their mother Mrs Robert New nurse Mrs Turner versatile enthusiastic Winnings up to 36000 at hs Las Vegas night MRS JULIE Turner assumed duties of nurse at Acton District High recently Here she takes student Lorrie pulse Mrs Turner replaces Mrs Susan Sate Staff photo Find the Royal not just for farmers By On Friday November Mr Earl Environmental Science classes left Acton District High School at am for the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair We arrived at Exhibition Park at approximately ten am The purpose of the trip was to acquaint the students with new farming techniques implements breeds of livestock as well as the latest in commercial products The exhibits ranged from the newest types of cured meat products to Fergusons new line of farm machinery me students were given a questionnaire upon leaving the bus It consisted of questions Such as When was the first Royal Winter Fair held What is the purpose of the fair How Is it The first fair of Its kind was held in 1922 with the purpose being to promote and raise the standard of agriculture By Anne and Ursula Fiedler On November IS a new member joined the staff at Acton High School- Mrs Julie Turner She replaced Mrs Sale who has left to have a family In 1U53 Mrs Turner graduated Brandon Hospital for Mental Illness In Manitoba She also did work In psychiatry A very versatile woman she became stewardess and lived in Vancouver and Edmonton During her many flights she visited the Northwest Territories the Orient the South Pacific Europe and Mexico After this she married an English engineer who now works for Air Canada in Malton They lived In Winnipeg where Mrs Turner worked parttime In Victoria Hospital Mrs Turner also did some public health work in Churchill Manitoba Enjoys Acton After moving to Acton our new nurse worked parttime at General Hospital before taking up her position at the High School Mrs Turner has three children Alarm and 13 months The older two attend Robert Little School Mrs Turner sees some advantages In She has always wanted to work with young people and this Is one of the reasons sne accepted the position at our school Mrs Turner docs not find it difficult starting her work after the beginning of the school term because she finds the students here very friendly and delightful She was pleased at the number of students In our school as she prefers the friendlier atmosphere that one finds In a smaller school Various hobbles With a house and family to take care of in addition to her the world The fair is day work at the school and her partly by the admission various hobbies especially any lees but mainly by the federal type of handiwork Mrs Julie and provincial Department of Turner Is a very active and Agriculture In the total enthusiastic person number of animals and exhibits Wc welcome her to Acton High shown were These ranged School and wish her a pleasant horse shows to the stay with us vegetable exhibits A major What Happened at Las Vegas Night By Robert Ellerby Hurry hurry hurry Put your bets on the table bets No more bets please now lets spin the wheel its slowing down the ball is on spades no its falling once more its on 2 crowns and an anchor YEAH was typical of the exciting moments occurred at the crown and anchor table which was clearly the most popular booth at Las Vegas Night on November Roulette was Ihe second most popular Rome that night Others that were played were blackjack monopoly checkers and euchre Completely legal Relax this was completely Judo wrestling shown by expert Bikeathon raises 450 The held by the Cadet Corps of Bethel Christian Reformed Church Saturday November brought the group a total of W50 The money will be used to buy camping and crafts materials group appreciated the co operation sponsors feature In the livestock show this year was the five new exotic breeds of cattle New breeds on exhibit were the Galloway Santa Gertrudls Limousin and Brown Swiss The highlights of the fair were 1 Queens Guineas Competition I International Horse Show 3 Field Crop Competition as well as the many commercial exhibits On the whole the students thrive feeling tot it was very worthwhile and informative Most of all however it changed the attitude of some who felt this show was for farmers only goes to Mr Brears and the rest who made the trip possible By Henry Von On Wednesday November IB Physical Education students here were entertained with a judo and wrestling demonstration Mr Pat Bolger Is a third degree black belt Judo expert with many major championships Canadian and world to his credit Jn wrestling likewise ho Is distinguished as a Canadian wrestling champion In 10601970 Japanese origin Mr presented a history of the sport of Judo from Its beginning in Japan to its present Test takers After about employees of and Co took their respiratory test during last week the president of the County Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases Association came up to the plant to make a special lucky draw for six N H hockey tickets Set to to the game Dec with two tickets each are Harvey Lambert Basil and Hank C McFudden the Association head said the fact that the tickets were donated by a large Oakyille transport company The tests are made possible through Christmas seal donations Mr McFaddcn stressed We want to spend as much of the money that comes in to us as possible In county he said They also have certain commitments to the Ontario association Those in charge were very happy with the cooperation and response at Beardmore and Co Were there enough prizes to go around Of course I Thanks to that ingenious technique called pooling there were more prizes than prizewinners What were the prizes There legal For the Johnny Cash and you could obtain of a giant bank genuine Las Vegas money zillions of Anyone could bet up to at a a hockey sticks and tape time and nil your winnings had Mane Wis a golf ball to be handed in and registered at CCfl antifreeze for 10 10 pm flntl much more At DO the winners were Top ten called up onto the Htage one by Who were the winners The one in order of how much money complete list was unobtainable they handed in Each person but the Top Ten were as could select the prize of their follows with the amount of choice money they handed in 1 Wayne Don Cunningham 3 Tom Browning tie Dave Hodgson Don Mclntyre Williams Gary Turkosz Alex Gray Bender Bob Andrews mi status as a rapidly growing sport Andrews and Mrs Mr went on to explain of the Physical and various Education Department techniques and moves used in ot werc for the moves With his assistant Miss Andy he went on to show us a few busies In selfdefence Mr Bolger explained that the selfdefence aspect of Judo Is gaining in popularity especially with women An explanation of the sport of Olympic wrestling and a short showing of techniques concluded Mr demonstration pleased with the results Proceeds will be used for student activities VOTE TOM WATSON VOTE MARSHALL DEPUTY REEVE ESQUESING for experience for continued steady progress for a strong voice on county council tions charges laid Mrs Herb is a patient in Chedoke hospital Hamilton Mr Wilfred Duval Sr is a patient in St Josephs Hospital Friends wish for a speedy recovery Mr and Mrs Chas Mr and Mrs Gordon Park and Mr and Mrs Dave Syer attended the HllUardWeeks wedding in First Baptist Church on Saturday Mr and Mrs Frank Ritchie of visited with Miss C Clark over the weekend and also visited with the latters mother Mrs Mary at the Centennial Manor Weekend visitors with Mr and Mrs Chas landsborough were Mr and Mrs Gordon Park Cathy Steven and Kenneth of Mr and Mrs Dave Syer and Angela of Samia and Miss Joanne of Waterloo University Club winners Lucky winners in last weeks dub draw were Bern Van Fleet Don Merv Neaaet Jean Marconi and Gary During our reporting week of November to November the at the Acton Detachment investigated a total of nine general occurrences A Break and Enter at a residence Is still under investigation Money and items of Jewellery were stolen while the occupants were out for the evening A youth was taken into custody charged with the illegal possession of a narcotic The young man had moved into town on the same day he was arrested Another investigation was conducted for an apparent overdose of drugs taken by a local woman A husband and wife dispute and a neighbor dispute were investigated and one charge was laid under the Liquor Control Act An investigation under the Mental Hospitals Act resulted in a female being committed to the Ontario Hospital On the traffic scene a total of charges and 14 warnings were issued for various against the Highway Traffic Act A property damage accident was investigated with the damage to the two cars estimated at A charge of Careless Driving was laid Summons will be issued to motorists who leave their vehicles on the town streets overnight and if the vehicle hinders snow removal then the cars will be towed away and the driver must pay for the towing We certainly dont want to take this action and we hope vou will all cooperate in this matter Motorists Heres a winter driving reminder Its required by law to have clear driving visibility front sides and rear whenever the vehicle is in operation This means its illegal to drive with windows steamed up frosted over or covered with snow Weather conditions may make this difficult at times but remember you cant avoid a collision if you cant see one Distributor of Homo and Form Products Serving Acton and Since HEATING OILS LUBRICATION OILS GREASES GASOLINES k DIESEL FUEL Phone 8532174 OIL SAW J Young St Acton DISCOUNT PRICES at Fresh 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