Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), April 18, 1973, p. 8

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The Free April Another episode of Spain or bust contlnDca account trip to Spain ByptttnwDeaKatM After an at the Skyline Hot In Montreal we awoke the day to be faced with a various With In hand our wm the Wo the tebbv lo them while UilMOWKWaatwo by With Mr Black calm we found thai we were In an plight feeing no were leaving to Madrid due weather on that Sunday March IB we had three to Out of the three aaloctloni we could No a bua hornet No Take a train home or No Take a hourtaw ride to New York City and catch a plane from there So with determination and atainlna behind wo chow No 3 It either Spain or built And wed get here If II killed Goodbye Canada Do after our hearty and filling a minute check for luggage and other belonging performed Finally with everyone bundled In their wraps wheel Into New York City we headed out from Montreal driving Into an unknown familiar led ua on our way From am when we left were reached the our home on In between that tune our chape rone mothers mado sure that we never starved The lone hours found us eating Hinging playing cards and Joking the tune away As we reached the International CanadlnnUS border and our passports were checked we said goodbye to Canada as rolled onto American soli Steady driving For the next few hours until lunch we made our way through the state of Vermont At noon we stopped for lunch which again already prepaid for us due to the many Inconveniences we had been through Finally with lunch out of he way the real of the afternoon was left for steady driving to our destinationNew York City Again time found us idling away the hours and enjoying the countryside It slipped past us until around when we had reached the outskirts of New York City we drove further Into the heart of New York we could the turmoil of city pollution traffic and utter confusion everywhere there wore cars and people Before we knew It wo were In the John Kennedy Airport grounds after wo had aeon the silhouette of the Empire State building and passed by the New Fair complex Many foreign had passed ua by before our departing one found wo had reached the Iberian Airline agency where we and our luggage disembarked With separated from us wo free to explore the many shops within the waiting area So with an almost many of our travellers explored the various purchasing chocolate bara chips and other such Offnt1ait7 So after our long excursion to New York and another waiting period for our flight the group waa finally called to take our turn In the seating room awaiting to board Iberians luxurious our castle In the sky And what happened after wo boarded the plane stay tuned next week for another episode from Spain or KEEP that arm straight cautions fencing Instructor S WoodGaines during a demonstration at the Acton High mini- school las week Trying out the sabre is HeUce Scouting around By John Tost I thought It would bo nice If I could begin my first Scouting column with a quote or saying made by some worldfamous figure The first worldfamous figure I thought of was Raquel Welch but I doubt If shes ever made any earthshattering comments Just when I was ready to abandon this Idea remembered a statement that our founder Lord made at his very first Scout meeting His statement of Now see here boys Put me down has been heard at many a Scout meeting since The major purpose of this column Is to make people aware that there Is Scouting in their area and that wc axe doing things that are Interesting and appealing to and their parents we certainly hope youll nJoy doing them Nuff said CHESS master Stan Perclvat ponders a move while three of Lets get down to business his opponents at last weeks Acton High mtoiBCbool await March 1973 was their rontatioo with the expert Ed Ensing left and Jack memorable one for Cubs of the Buttery were among Percivala opponents Georgetown Pack They travelled by train to Union Station Toronto What I didnt tell Terry was that I contacted one of her Cubs and asked if he had any hot tips on where I could put my money Without a moment of hesitation be looked me right in the eye and said the bank That fellows destined for great things Four members of the 2nd Georgetowns troop put their March break to good use and went hiking on Monday March 10 Their starting point was fust south of and they walked along the Bruce trail to the Line West of Llmehouse After their six mile hike they built small fires and cooked their lunch The real camping story this month come from Glen Williams The 1st Glen Williams Scouts and Venturers along with Scoutcrs Steve and Bruce OConnor were out at Terra Cotta the weekend of March 171B For those that maybe dont remember that was the weekend of the freak snowstorm but It didnt bother any of these fellows who had a great time In spite of the inclement weather BACK PACKING On the weekend of March training was held for the upcoming North District Explorers hike This a back packing weekend for Scouts that will take place on May 11 12 The boys will be hiking in two or three man teams for a distance of not less than 20 miles If you think thats a short walk remember that these fellows will be carrying all their gear on their back The hike had a good turnout last year and everyone In attendance had a good time The training sessions were held In St Georges church and the scouts in attendance received instruction in subjects such as first aid pioneering how to properly pack their gear and other topics related to the hike It should be a great weekend CHINESE cooking was expertly taught to Acton High students at last weeks 25 Sideroad near town Sampling the delicacies are Debate Bousfield and Jane Williamson Gibbons photo Two people were hurt and over damage waa caused In eight accidents Investigated by MUton during the past week Kirk Kraft Studio NO 7 N0RVAL THIS WEEK FEATURING and Wedding Gifts Hand Woven TabU Mat Wooden BowliChene Boards Carved and Utile Tables I PI tea coffee sets treys goblets vases Bowls place settings etc KirkKraft own band made Pottery Originals Vases dishes lamps etc Candle Holders Candles Crystal Bowls dishes goblet Special Prices Hand Woven- Negligees Bed Jackets Charge Hours pm Tues to Sat Phone POLLOCK AND CAMPBELL Talaphon 3IJ FOR YOUR PRESCRIPTION CONVENIENCE ACTON PHARMACY WILL BE OPEN Good Friday April 20th from 1 pm to 5 pm Notes from Acton High By Janice Gibson last Wednesday had our Mini School preparations became a bit hectic near the end but the day turned out to be a success The hard work of Mrs Joan Morgan many students contributed greatly to of the day an equal of effort was put forth by Mrs Joan Campbell Mrs Betty Tuning toward the luncheon for stuff and guests The speakers seemed to enjoy themselves as much us their audiences We appreciated their participation in our Mini School tor without them of course there would not have been one Student response was good although a few were disappointed when a couple of our guests un fortunately couldnt make It Howl was the name of the roup played at our dunce on Friday night Students felt the band was good Whiskey Howl Is blues group that has a record out They we currently In Toronto warning Police the At ton detach ment hand out warning this week the bylaw for overnight parking will be enforced all year round not Just in the winter to aid snow removal Minor accident On Sunday a minor collision Investigated on Church St at Eastern Ave There was no charge to Acton OPP BROWNIE AND GUIDE Citizen of the Year Mrs CK Browne and Golden Age flub executive member Mrs George Fryer received special attention at Saturday afternoons tea at the scout hall Doing the honors dressed in their guide uniforms arc Monica and Judy Pink Gibbons photo ACTON DENTURE CLINIC Member Society at Ontario As accredited members our lor services the fee schedule established by Ihe Society CHATELAINE LIGHTING York Road Guilph Bright Ideas for all your Lighting Needs SELECTION OF HOUSE FIXTURES Lam pi Door Swag Lampi Vanity Cabinet Electric Heat OaMboard and Portable Central Vacuum Cleaning Wiring Device Future Parti etc Ventilation Font etc FREE PARKING NOTICE TO PARENTS NORTH SUNSHINE SCHOOL FOR RETARDED CHILDREN The Acting Principal Mrs J Mitchell will be receiving applications at the Sunshine School APRIL 1973 from 9 am to pm RG Chapman Chairman North Education Centre WJ Priestner Chairman of the Board 8784154 JW Singleton Director of Education RONS BARBER SHOP Acton Plaza OPEN FOR HAIRCUTS By TELEPHONE APPOINTMENT ONLY ALTERNATING WEEKLY MORNINGS AFTERNOONSEVENINGS Please Phone 8530328 Shop A Residence r Thank BROS MEAT MARKER RED BRAND BEEF Sirloin Tip Roast IS Blade or Short Rib Roast Tender Shoulder Chuck Roasts 991 Choice Bone Prime Rib Roast lib Rump Roast Stewing Beef Ground Chuck Fresh Small Link Sausage 851 Maple Leal Mb Sliced Side Bacon LOVELL BROS MODERN MEAT MARKET Dally Delivery Phone

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