Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), April 15, 1970, B1

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No ACTON ONTARIO WEDNESDAY APRIL SECOND SECTION Sheridans unique design praised at Friday opening A host of invited officials and dignitaries were on hand Friday when Education Minister Davis opened the new Sheridan MINISTER OF EDUCATION William Davis College of Applied Arts and Technology Campus at The completed visual arts wing a project will represent one fifth of the total space the college will occupy when all buildings are complete The new college is situated on the west side of Trafalgar a mile north of Queen Elizabeth Highway Replacing Dr J A M Bell as master of ceremonies was past Board president John Ronson Mr thanked everyone involved for their help and contributions in making Sheridan College a success Mr Davis paid tribute to all those who played a main part in the developing of the college namely John M Porter college president and architects Marani and Dick For a college to be built as cheaply as a square foot this structure was well planned for initiative and creativity Not so long ago students in high school were discouraged from entering college and furthering their COUNCILLOR Wilfred Leslie and board of directors member H H chatted at the official opening of the new OakviUe campus of Sheridan College Friday Staff Photo education During that time students fresh from secondary school would go out to work for a living Since then times have changed he said Let us make it clear that we need all types of students and education and each new graduate should make a valid contribution to the community College needs increase as time progresses and there is little point in developing education any further unless funds and tunc are donated to match other post secondary school educations People before us claimed that colleges would never fully develop 1 like to have them here with me today he concluded President Porter stated he is overly proud of the new college and how it has become such a workable success A college of this type means many things to many people It is unique in structure and concept He also thanked the architects Dean Don Shields and chairman Bill Firth for the contributions they made toward the new structure The Board of Directors should also be thanked for letting us try and experiment with new said Mr Porter It is amazing how community colleges have developed somewhat on their own although finances from the provincial government have been a great help To place credit where credit is due it is only fair to mention the students who have played a major role in the building of this college Drapes furniture clocks and signalling arc all works of the students he said Art student Henry nan ore designed the signal blocks around the college and Angela painted the plaque the entrance hall All are works of art of which we arc extremely proud Some day soon the programs courses faculty and students will be recognized the world wide for the hard work they have put into this college The open concept of environment and space at Sheridan gives each student the opportunity to work at his or her own achievement level Airy skylights designed to admit only northern light add to the spacious effect Library cafeteria record studios editing studios fashion and graphic arts stud printing labs and washing and drying labs are all built with the most for tyring GET IN ON THESE SPECIALS Front End ALIGNMENT Packing Front Wheel Bearings Chock Ball Joints Tie Rod Ends Steering OtvM You Eatlar StMrfng Safety A TW Savings SPRING MM Main of Can WHEEL 2 BALANCING Static Dynamic SAVE WEAR and TEAR ON TIRES H AIMING 29 SHOP IN TOWN AND SAVE GRANTS MOTORS QuMn SI ACTON 8532930 to do obtainable Floors throughout the school are c Illuminated graphic design blocks lead the visitors around the school I am very impressed with the open exposed structure said Halton MP Whiting The college fulfills Its need in structure alone Halton East MPP Jim Snow was impressed with the open exposed structure and the interesting way the college was built for such a small sum The board should be very proud or this project which will serve the community for years to come Board of Directors member H H of Acton commented the board is very proud of the college which they voted in favor of knowing little or nothing about various courses and programs A good example is Fashion Design he said Students attending Sheridan are also proud of their new school and its spaciousness Design of the school promotes an idea of commercial art said Harold art major There is more space here and we each have our own desk at which to work Students were previously attending classes in the cramped gymnasium at the Brampton campus on a rotary basis Bob Shclton tikes the principal of the new school and the freedom everyone has in which to work Richard Fashions at track The Milton boutique The Yellow Balloon sponsored the fashion show at the Mohawk raceway dining room last Wednesday and again tonight audio visual equipment supervisor sees the new college as artwork in itself Instructor Stan Shikitanl believes the college is working out well for Its purpose Materials were put to good use he said Plaques on behalf or the students at Sheridan College were presented to Mr Davis by Bruce Turner Karen Sherry Huckle President Porter and Mr Firth were also awarded plaques for their contribution to the colege Paul spoke on behalf of the Student Union in Brampton and Abble Heggtviet spoke for the Visual Arts Student Senate Many teachers and students from the Brampton campus were also on hand for the opening ceremonies A public open house was held Sunday FIRST YEAR FASHION des gn student Janice Otter of Brampton d latest fashion trends with W J Beatty and F The well known attended the offical opening of the new lie campus of Sheridan College of Arts and Technology by Minister of on William Davis Fr day Staff Photo THE NEW SHERIDAN COLLEGE at Oakv lie represents a whole new concept In school design and architecture The school Is after an open concept We a Its inward appearance shows much open space The school weekend Staff Photo II be officially opened this OSPRINGE Danger of drugs stressed film panel for large crowd and David Crawford Smith Guelph lawyer and special prosecutor with the Federal Government dealing with narcotics All agreed the drug problem is fast appearing local communities and urged parents to warn children of taking drugs and becoming addicts and endangering their very lives Allan Macrae and George Bradford presided and the ladies served refreshments at the close Mrs Vera Brown District By Mrs D G Robertson Home and School Association sponsored an informative program on drugs a id drug addiction at the school auditorium attended by a large gathering of parents and pupils of Grade 7 and 8 Following a film on Drugs and the nervous system a period of questions was directed to the panel Mrs A Callagan senior social worker Community Psychiatric Hospital Guelph C Hutchison general practitioner EDEN Plan clean up bee for village park By Mrs Wright orchestra the Shades of Tyme A Bee for the annual cleanup providing the music of the ball park was one of items Mr and Mrs Howard Vincent listed at the April meeting of and son Don of Eden Mills and district were guests of Mr and Mrs R Community Club Wright Fust ball game of the season will be on May Mr George A dance tit the hall on Toronto over the Saturday evening was very weekend and guests of Mr and successful with the local M Kenneth MANURE COMPOST STEAM CTBUtgfO GOVERNMENT RECOMMENDED FOR Shrubs Gardens Lawns BUSHE 3 BUSHELS BUSHELS 5300 A LOAD 5 YDS PICKUP AND DELIVERY mushroom farm ltd 2SHWY 1H MILES S OF ACTON Commissioner of the Girl Guides was present Thursday evening to enrol the girls in the First Lou Anne Leslie had words of welcome for Mrs Brown mothers and friends A number of Brownies and their leader Dianne Lundregan were also present Captain Mrs June Smith introduced Mrs Brown who led the girls in the Guide promise Hats scarves and pins were presented by the leader and helpers Tiny Vanderheidc and Mrs Marion Guides being enrolled were Laura and Lou Ann Leslie Barbara Judy and Dorcen Johnson Janet Vanderhctde Susan Hodge Heather Smith Sandra Hay and Christine Lundregan Helpers Tiny Vanderheide and Mrs Marion Rolfe were also officially enrolled Christine expressed thanks to Mrs Brown leaders and guests The two patrols with leaders Heather Smith and Janet Vanderheide entertained with songs and games Taps brought the interesting evening to a close Mrs Auld spent a few days in New York with former fnends Mr and Mrs William Mann Second Line returned home during the weekend following a two week visit in California Mrs Verna Woynanki and Carol Ann spent the weekend with relatives in Owen Sound Valerie spent the weekend with at Belwood Miss Helen is visiting with her sister and brother inlaw Mr and Robert Grundy and David A former resident Fisher passed away on Tuesday in Guelph following a prolonged illness The funeral held in Acton was attended by a number of and former neighbors Sincere sympathy is extended td his wife son and grandchildren Mr and William Wragg returned home on Sunday after spending the winter in Mexico GEORGE BESHIRI and Ray Saitz of Acton were among photography students demonstrating techniques they have learned at the official open of the new campus of Sheridan College of Applied Arts and Technology Friday Staff Photo GermvvCanadian Club of Haflon County Sat April 18th 1970 PM SPRING DANCE Union Hall Pine St Milton Out Music by Vm Bums Trio Abo performing The Group Adm Quests Welcome

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