Maya MiniSchool major project at Acton High May 10 was hardly a typical day for Acton High School students Some were canoeing on the indoor pool while others were building a log cabin on the lawn or watching judo demonstrations In the gym a few of Ihe special Mini School activities Regular teachers stepped aside to make way for experts In different fields who gave the students a glimpse of the different occupations and hobbles available to hem The Canadian Magazine 20year staff cartoonist Doug Wright described his career to a group of aspiring young who in turn offered ideas for his weekly strip Madame De SllaghiSlrag the Countess of Romania known to her friends as Bobbie hosted a session In parapsychology During psychic trips she paints what she sees and has recently become involved with faith healing Photography lessons were given by Ted Carter of Guelph University and Colin Muir of Fergus The skeleton of he hand of a 300yearold mummy was part he display brought by Savage from the Royal Ontario Museum The fine art of making was taught by Sandra Pun of Acton and another local woman Valarle Johnson brought boards Greg Cowan of Brussels Ontario launched his canoe In he pool to demonstrate he safe way to paddle How to trace your family tree was the topic of the lecturer by Mrs Jacqueline MeDonald North Chairman of the Waterloo- Wellington Branch of the Ontario logical Society Director of the People s Ranch Bruce Chapman welcomed students in res ted in Western riding and Steve Lister held a class on English riding For marshal arts fans there were Judo experts Frank Beterlck of George own and Ron Day and of the Kung Scarlett Dragon Scoety In Klthcener broke boards with his bare hands Middle weight fighter pctlUve form of selfdefense Beautician Yvonne instructor at Shawn College Toronto gave the girls tips on make up while model Anne and Marilyn of Acton a Village Boutique advised them to steer clear of fad fashions by choosing and colours compatible with heir Individual physical make Representing public vices Halton Hills policeman Ken Wilson and Joe Owen of the Royal City Ambulance in and Captain Gorman of the Armed Froces staged demonstrations A beginner a lesson In yoga was given by Vivian Rock wood In one of the car pcted portables A few students had the ex of being hynotiiod by Bill Carson of the North American Institute of Hyp- tor winter sport enthusiast a film and discussion on was hosted by Don Rosa of the John Deere dealership in Acton Munro from the physical department of Seneca College also brought a movie and different of ski gear Tips were given by pro golfer Gill Gardner member of Guelph Golf and Country Club A film introducing Tron Meditation preceeded a question and answer period led by Watson teacher at the Centre in Guleph Two former students Ian MacMillan and Paul Petric showed students how to build a log cabin while Jim Harris from the D Bowers Out fitting Co Toronto gave a complimentary lecture on wilderness survival Chess champ Stan from Hamilton to play gam of simultaneously For motorcycle fans Stephen Todd president of the Kawasaki Cycle Sport Association brought his bike and explained the rules of dirt races Lloyd Katllo lectured on skydiving and the sport of scuba diving was Introduced by Jim Quail the executive director of the Ontario Council At the lost minute teachers Mr Black and Mr valdson filled in for ministry of transport representatives to leach defensive driving on the emulation machine As slide presentation the explanation of the theories of creation and evolution by Osmond of the University of Toronto s Faculty of Medicine Questions on astrology were answered by Wendell Stelnhauscn of Georgetown Paul Richardson Program Director of CHIC and John Dale of Brampton radio stations described the and downs of a disc Jockey Sounds like a pretty In program t If According to surveys con ducted by the staff the day alter Mini School the students who participated found it both enjoyable and atlonnl I was pleased with the feedback I got from them today said Ken tills Resource Teacher who joined forces with Brain of Students Services to organize the MiniSchool Its success can be o the fact that It was so well planned and wellexecuted The volunteer guest were carefully chosen and adequate one and a half hour sessions for their presentations Each student opted for three of the many special classes scheduled there was only one complaint voiced It was difficult for the kids to decide which ones to choose For Mini School finale all pupils were welcomed to attend this performance of Iht Tramp- professional trampoline artists Frank Rick Tom Green coach Dura go Coy Relaxing to watch their a balanced combination of skill and humour was the perfect way to end a busy day Decision delayed Town offices may be moving soon regional hastened the closing of town council last Wednesday hat councillors have managed to office in Acton the wacr billing functions now hold off a decision by s public works being carried out in Actons council that might have committee recommended to municipal office be Home Newspaper of Halton Hills Acton to Georgetown For most Acton residents it would mean little change as they could continue to pay their utility bills at local banks However or the region it would mean a cost saving as would not have to pay its portion of the costs of operating the Acton office Those savings could amount to lflOOO per year Choral Society entertain The voice choir of the Guest organist at the recital Choir and the Youth Or Georgetown Choral Society was Barry Gosse organist and sang to full even director of music at Islington Joyce a well last pew in the gallery of the United Church conductor known piano teacher was the Trinity United Church In of the Centennial accompanist Acton last Tuesday for Eventide was the theme of the choral society offering which In clided selections from West Side Story Unto God For All We Know and God of Our Fathers in a programme 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