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PAUL BRAY of Acton Citizens Band practises with the Youth Band of Ontario at College London last Saturday Members of the band are chosen by audition from all over the province Two local players Ontario Youth band five day creation Two players Acton Citizen Band and Paul Bray look pari in the seventh annual band and choral workshop Pan a we College London on Ihe weekend The ivo participated in practice sessions and Ihen played in the rousing final concert on Sunday which their parents attended The workshop is sponsored by fanshawe Canadian Band Director Association and Ontario Choral era ion Chris who is played first chair third clarinet Ht plays wilh the Acton band and his father plays trombone They live in Georgetown Paul who is played clarinet He is a son of Jot and Dray Elizabeth The young players auditioned and were chosen to attend the prestigious sessions in London They Wednesday night and found the work verv demand Their bandmaster George Elliott attended as well and met with other executive members of the Canadian Band Directors Absociation Due to pressure of work did not run for election on this group s executive again Elliott explained the boys practised seven or eight hours each day and were worn out They played Ihe Youth band of Ontario As well hand picked formed an all star brass band Choral groups also formed In the closing concert all the groups came together for a very impressive concert A highlight of the closing concert was the over ture with the sounding of the traditional cannon coming In on tape Attending the final concert and various sessions Fan from here Elliott Mr and Mrs Bray Mr and Mrs high school band director Dave Sale and Citizen Band members Sue Sale Jim Saxon Ian McGugin and Peter Zions Jim Saxon hopes lo audition for the workshops next Also in London for the sessions Jack Carpenter He was interviewing guest Harry Mortimer ho directs the Ml Star Brass Band of Great Britain as well as other bands and is well known throughout the world for his recordings The in ItrviewwillbtonJickKilch ener radio Music Hall later Nick Atkinson is finest in Canada A former Acton Citizens Band member son has been labelled is Ihe finest tuba player in Canada and is currently playing for the band the National Arts Center in Ottawa Nick although from Georgetown began playing tuba with the Aeton Citizens Band under Alt it about in the early GO s Later he left to become an Army Bandsman During seen years in the army Nick obtained a degree in music After leaving the Army he played tuba with the Calgary Symphony and at the Banff School of Pine Arls During his period in Calgary he played the Vaughan Williams tuba concerto with the which had been introduced lo him by present Acton band director George Elliott At present Nick plays tuba w the band and with he Arts Center Orchestra in Ottawa last weekends mental in I Nitk played in the All Star Brass Band under Harry Mortimer was here thai Mr met him after seeing his mini on the registntion list Elliott talking to Kenneth Moore director of the Band in an it lempt to locate told him how begin his career with Ihe Citizens Band Bandmaster Moore staled that Nick was the finest tuba player he hid heard in was very interested to hear the Bind and asked about all of the band members he could remember very busy mainly with Symphony engagements Nick wants to out to Acton sometime in the near future conduct the band in a practice session give some instruction to the bands tuba section and meet ill the old friends who were with him in the Citizens Band some 1j yeirs by Sharon On January with the slight blizzard and band winds students were dis missed early This added to Ihcir long weekend To end the smoking campaign three students re ceived awards of silver dollars for their posters Ken Anderson won for the best grade eight poster Tony won for the best grade seven poster and Donald Wong for Ihe best grade six poster The trustee Bert presented each the awards on Thursday Jan Inter house competition Here arc the final standings for the month of J first Cheetahs points second 1 ions 1234 points third Cougars points fourth Tigers points fifth Jnguars points and sixth Panthers points There will be two lions Ihe snow marathon run be run around the school One day the boys will run ind one day girls will run Spellbound will be the competition when the grade seven eights will have separate spelling competitions The four and five s will be using the gym or I hockey which will he run by Mrs Shirley Seott Ihe boy referee will be m by Barry MeNabb More will man tile girl referees Members of the team this ire Noseworlh Tim Baker limbers Inn v ins Mark Slaltv M irk Dm lein Hughes 11 irry ml lampbell Rob Brian Paul horn lull Hon Jackson Miller Russell Blur Paul Martin Street hosted the Viking isketbill This wis Ihe se wind lime these learns hive met is Martin Street heal Hubert 1 in the Red White tournament Robert won Hit gum on basket Yvonne Golden Wong w is top scorer with 12 points followed by Jones with seven ind Yvonne Golden wilh six On Monday Robert I ittle held its Public speaking contest finals The v were Kathleen mil 1 Special thinks to the Mr Mr Marks Mr Scout and Guide news The Acton Free Press Wednesday February 9 11 Wintario to library Grants totalling have been approved for six projects in the Regional Municipality of Ration from the proceeds of the Ontario Lottery The amounts range from 750 lo A grant of is lo be made lo the Public Library to share in Ihe pur chase of special furniture and equipment lo establish Talking Book Radio the first Canadian radio broad easting facility for the blind and print handicapped The I Public Libraries will receive a grant of for the purchase of Canadian films and other materials Now one vacuum for aH your cleaning needs Hoover Celebrity 1 1 with Powermatic Nozzle GETTING READY TO SEE who wins the checkered flag in a club car race at the First Acton Pack s Monday meeting are three cubs and a trio of soon tobe made leaders David Hargrave Edward Wong and Anthony Walton wait for the start of their home made cars down the foot ramp Jim Boyle prepares to release the brake while the makers of the ramp Jim Phillips left and Mike Walton watch Saturday the cubs take their cars to Knox Church Georgetown for more races Summer jobs for students will be dilated Ihrough low funding of two dent ihis Tin ims irt part Ihe Student Summer mint Pro- is ex puled Hi it students will be lurid the He IHparlmmt the mid i in litres The second prognm Medic Use of Drugs Summer und is designed lo invohi students in thi testing of iiwn relevant responses to with the tot to i riseireh into specific problems surrounding the use of subst funds will proud cmplomcnl for ip- ly 10 students it i of SUM should be made lo these offices by March I he first He Summer inent for students Si will funds to irs hi and he i ruminations in hiring tits of the I he program is id In professions and other ministered through ihe students wlio represent i ices of the resources which ire needed il Dnv the he illh field Directonte lot ited he llx il I on mo hi rel rjanizaliuns mil should submit the Public Health ilion Ill Ottawa Ontario before March li Sluduils should ipplv FOR ALL OF CANADAS fel BUILDING 111 NEEDS MACKENZIE GEORGETOWN 811 B53 WIG0TV SSL DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN VALENTINES DAY FEB 14th VALENTINE CARDS VALENTINE HEART SHAPED BOXED CHOCOLATES by Smilei ChucWw PRICED FROM to Of Choose a suitable NYLONS-LINGERIE-GLASSWARE- STATIONERY TOILETRIES BOXED HANDKERCHIEFS As part of their Winter Scouting badge eight Scouts gathered Scoutcr Mark s house on Sunday for a tobogganing party at the Sir Donald Mann Park It wis followed by a hike and a tracking session in the nearby forest After some hot chocolate Lhe Scouts relumed outside for more toboganmng before going home The Scouts doing their bronze Winter Scouting badge must bring in their projects to this week meeting The prizes for the pay what you pull draw for the 1977 Canadian Jamboree can be seen on display at Pete Barber Shop in beautiful downtown Acton Be sure lo buy your ticket from a member of Scouts Canada All permission forms and feci for the North district winter Scout camp this weekend must be returned Thursday Scouts are to meet at lhe Scout hall in activity uniform Saturday morning at Parents can pick the campers up between to six o clock on Sunday The first Acton Scouts will be serving dinner to the Club of Acton this Tuesday Blue Springs Seoul Reserve Scouts who need a ride out must be at the Scout hall before IS thai afternoon All Scouts must wear complete ceremonial uniform right down to clean dress hoes EVERY MONDAY BINGO Now held in GEORGETOWN ELKS LODGE Georgetown ETflvBirdimci7 30pm PHIZES Doors Open 7PM Bingo Starts 8PM 16 Ren tin no Games 3 Special ea Jackpot 52 Numbers FREE BUS SERVICE Barrys COUNTRY MEATS R R 3 FREEZER ORDERS PHONE TODAY 8569856 LIGHTING SHOWROOM Retail and Wholesale GERRIE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO LTD Geo REGIONAL WINTER CARNIVAL DAY Sunday Feb pm KELSO CONSERVATION AREA TOBOGGAN RACES A FAMILY SKATING ON THE LAKE FAMILY SNOWMAN MAKING CONTEST DONUT EATING CONTEST ICE SKATING RACES LOG SAWING CONTEST SLEIGH RIDES ANTIQUE GUN SHOW HALTON REGIONAL MUSEUM TOUR AcHtHies Are Planned For All Ages Bring Hie Family BUS SHUTTLE SERVICE But Shuttle Service from Milton Mall on Highway to Kelio Comer vat ion Area from Of noon until 2 Return Semen from 4 but from Kelio will leave at 5 00 will be no charge for entrance Into the area realisation for the event or for the Bui Shuttle Sen ice ComeOnel Coma AIM To the Regional Winter Carnival CARPET SHACK FACTORY DISPOSAL OUTLET Impossible to pay more FACTORY CLE A ROUTS MILL ENDSVREMNANTSaRRST QUALITY LONG ROLLSSLIGHT IMPERFECTION5WE HAVE IT ALL INCLUDING EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO DO IT YOURSELF AND REALLY SAVE CASH CARRY WE HAVE NO PHONE 320 STEELES AVE MILTON