Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), July 19, 1972, p. 4

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The Acton Free Wednesday July RuralUrban exchan Ookville girl enjoys farm week UTILIZING a spot arc the two Sandy and Sandra Early Story By Dan OReilly Sandra Early and Sandra Sandy King arc two products of different environments who though they hove similar interests have slightly different lifestyles Both Sandys are grade eight students who are still unsure of what they want to do with their lives Theyre not really worried about the situation though Both arc years old Sandra King attends New Central Public School in Ookville and will most likely enroll at Trafalgar High School when she completes grade eight Sandra Early is a student of Brookville Public School who is planning to go to Acton High School when she finishes her public school education Depend on land Sandra Early Is the fourth generation Early to live on the Early farm a Century Farm on In Nassagaweya Sandras parents Don and Jean Early view life through the eyes of people who depend on Hie land for their source of Income The other Sandra Sandy Is a resident of suburban Ookville where shes lived for the past year Before that she lived In That towns tempo was considerably slower than her present hometown she claims Miss Kings father is an ac countant with the Ontario Milk Association It was because of this years Urban Rural Exchange Program Sandra King was able to stay with the In addition to being a fun time the weeklong venture gave her a brief picture of a life different than her own Cost Is low UrbanRural Program attempts to place an urban youngster on a farm for a week and lodge a farm child with a city family for seven days Cost Is only three dollars per youth and both the host families are covered by Insurance Were hoping to improve relations between the urban dweller and the farmer Through the program the participating children can see that life on a farm or vlccversa la different thai what theyve been accus tomed to claims Hunter Coordinator of the program Miss Hunter who operates from the Ministry of Agriculture Building on Main St in Milton says very few formers have Indicated interest In the program Im optimistic the situation will improve she states Applicants are chosen on such criteria as marks and attitude in school whether or not the particular student would benefit from the rural Our lass Sandy King doesnt know why the was selected But glad to have had the opportunity to help with the farm chores even when It means climbing out of bed 30 in the morning to help Sandra herd the family cows to the barn for milking Ive also learned some useful tips on baking from Sandra remarks Sandy All work and no play ma kef Jack Sandy a dull person The girls didnt have all their time scheduled for work Weve spent a lot of time bicycling and swimming at the Conservation Park explains Sandra Early Why did the decide to participate in the program We heard the organizers needed host farm families so we decided to help out says Mrs Jean Different Idea It gives youngsters a chance to sec what farming Is really like adds Don Early Some city youths think food comes directly from the can While the two young ladles have similar Interests they maintain separate Identities Sandra Early keeps her hair short while Sandy Kings hair cascades almost to her shoulders girl dreams of becoming an airline stewardess and travelling to Switrerland Sandra Early wants to enter the A college or university course is probably In the offing for Sandy King Sandra Early Isnt sure hell want any more education after completing public and high school weeks wan a take thing come affair for the girls They were never lost for something to do they report Time was divided between farm and kitchen hiking swimming and exploring One thing they owl not do was plan the next days emits says Mrs When youre on a arm theres just no way you can plan for anything she concluded for the family SANDY AM SANDRA at work in the garden Halton coffee houses scrutinized Choiceboneless Prime Rib Roast a sua ytvr sum r CoHanc ftwt tui la met aw ffltr ftess and i jperKmf is Kijiei with die Lack a spare has placed resin a Actons may Bus but hopes a foundation can at least be Lad She there is no to tbe number of useful projects that could result Graodaddy of tbe coffee booses Abinasb soul centre is located in an old warehouse near tbe OakvtUeanaa The building includes a central room containing tables and chairs and an entertainment platform It is surrounded by five smaller rooms including a kitchen art room library office and store project has pud staff members and about if have hist remodelling the interior attractive handpainted moral one wall of the act room group hopes to a and establish an cafe a rats a a health tod restaurant Tbe present health foods for sale with handicrafts and books All proceeds from sales go towards operation of tbe coffee Potter oil painting water colors and taught by local artists are available for p interested Artists also bring their work there to display There Is a charge of from SO cents to on the nights usually on the weekend when folk singers and other entertainers appear Abinash Is open all year round Summer hours are from noon until midnight and until ajn on the weekends A downtown log cabin which formerly housed a music supplies store is the home of the Georgetown coffee house It Is under the supervision of University of Waterloo student Franc Georgetown youths Involved In Initiative 73 an Opportunities for Youth childrens theatre group are also helping with operation of the coffee house In their spare time Wooden reels obtained from hydro shops and construction sites have been transformed into useful coffee tables with a little paint and the addition of red and white checkered table cloths Fancy bottles used as candle holders adorn each of the tables A secondary room contains used lounging chairs and couches purchased for bargain prices at auction sales a TV set and a kitchen bar It is here visitors to the coffee house will be able to sit rap with experts on various subjects who come to the coffee house on Thursdays Folk singing and entertainment I3ctfnflnrtb Friday Saturday evenings when there Is a cent admission charge Crafts are offered on Tuesdays Awareness groups A special feature at Georgetown is an effort to open up communication lines between people in the form of a human awareness group Sturino who is studying human relations at university will conduct the group Were going to make every effort to have the coffe house pay for Itself Sturino says Its our intention to keep it open all year round If Unsuccessful we might launch a fund raising campaign to try to buy the building says hes encountered no negative reaction to the existence of the coffee house from adults No booze no drugs no rowdiness reads a sign at the entrance to Hut coffee house at the rear of the Milton shopping plaza Most spacious of all the buildings It contain table tennis and pool equipment on a second floor level as well as the coffee house used furniture and wall decorations Milton Youth Council which was formed following last years Halloween riot has played a large role in establishment of the Hut Dave Lloyd and Paul are cosupervisors We re catering to all age groups a Milton spokesman said Adults welcome Although not may adults have visited the Hut jet theyre welcome Weve found that having some magazines laying around can be an attraction for adults pointed out Hurley She supervised lost summer Theyre often nervous of visiting a coffee home at first Volunteers at the Hut work on three different committees Oakvillc folk singers who are making the coffee house circuit and Helix a local band have provided entertainment on weekends A youth folk choir from Miltons Holy Rosary church also sang Of particular interest to Mil tomans is a minicourse in the sign language which will be taught by an Ontario School for the Deaf staffer It is hoped It will help them communicate better with students whom they meet In town Common to all four coffee houses is the bill of fare which Includes coffee cider pop chips and doughnuts Popular movies will also be shown on certain nights at all four Shoulder Roast Lean Chuck Roast Your headquarters for TV Black White TV Stereo and Components Drop in now and see and hear Zeniths latest entertainment units In Action OfoSftty 1 and Son Ltd Phone8226041 Serving Guelph and area or over year RED BRAND BEEF ROUND STEAK d Sliced or Roast 85 85 Lean Ground Chuck Choice Rump Roast 85V Small Link Sausage 69 Maple Leaf Mb Sliced Bacon 89 FOR TOUR FREEZER OK REEF Sides Hinds 99- Fronts 67- LOVELL BROS MODERN MEAT MARKET 77 Mill E Acton Daily Delivery Phone FOLK SINGERS John and Rick entertained hear the guests Other folk singers are slated About coffee house Saturday to come tonight Wednesday and Friday night The room in the community centre was Photo by D Gibbons filled with about young people and adults to PUBLIC NOTICE The office of the Court of Canadian Citizenship will be opened in the Town Hall Committee Room 2nd Floor Milton Ontario for the month of July on the following dates Friday July 1972 and alternate Fridays thereafter A citizenship officer will be in attendance to supply information about Canadian Citizenship and to take applications for Canadian Citizenship from 830 am to 345 pm lunch hour 1200 Noon to 1230 pm with bargains on Regular Baby Scott Diapers Scented or scented I Ban Ultra Dry Deodorant 88 Black Knight Golf Ball 333 Giant CloseUp ToothpasteK 29 Mens Ladles ftilarold CoolRay Sunglasses COT 60s Curad Ouchless Bandages 73 Dee Tee Napkins 49 Johnsons Baby Powder lis Regular or Sanitary Napkins Lif ferine Antiseptic Tame Creme Rinse Raid House Garden Bug PHARMACY MD GLEHLEA DRUG MART no LEASE 1f7l Corolla IMC Speed Syncromesh Transmission White Wall Tires Electric Rear Window Defroster AM Rddio Licence Plates Front Disc Brakes Reclining Bucket Seats Many other features HALTIOfN TOYOTA HWY 25 JUST NORTH OF

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