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Spain or bust The Acton Press Wednesday May Breathtaking sights flamenco recalled Dei Hales writes again this week about the high school trip to Spain In the winter break Hello All ready for another exciting memory from our Spanish dream Thus far we ve had our first day In Spain and from what seen ex eluding bullfights things look pretty exciting Today March was lobe our excursion to the famed city of Toledo An usual we were awakened eyed by our group coders at approximately This gave us Just enough time to stumble into the bathroom wake ourselves up with cold water and get dressed to make It in time for breakfast which consisted of coHoe or tea and a soft bun with butter a Continental breakfast With this meal out of the way those who were running low of cash were able to exchange their travellers cheques the handy Banco do across the street Rich again Once we were rich hanging on securely to our wallets we boarded the bus lo Toledo which departed from the Metropole Hotel On our journey through sunny countryside many spectacles new to us were seen Driving along the narrow roods groves of olive trees could be seen Likewise excursion also gave us on insight Into the everyday living of he Spanish country folk Create beauty Soon we were rumbling into the city of Toledo but not before we had stopped lo visit the fac where the famous engrav of Toledo ore treated The craftsmanship of many of the Notes from Acton High By Janice Gibson Last Friday and Mr Rowley took two and Steve Brunelle to Land of Lakes Region north of Kingston What was the purpose of this trip Gaining experience that will prove valuable to the canoe trip In June was the main Idea SludenlB and teachers from oil over the province attended this three day workshop The June expedition plans are well under way and students have already been selected for the outing A Walk A Thon bottle ting were organized to raise money for the trip Paper drive The Grodo 13 had a paper drive Saturday Each year the graduating raises funds for the following year graduates The money from will go Into this fund would like to correct my note about Mr Jim Goring s geography field trip last week Thai outing was a continental glaciatlon study This Friday or some time next week the students will go stream analyzing On Moy and for the first time there was a Halt on County Drama The purpose of the Festival was to bring play productions together from different high schools have them judged in an atmosphere Tree of rivalry Apart from the nine oneact presentations there were also workshops In such areas as makeup directing lighting acting to mention a few Plays were adjudicated by Mourlce Evans drama director the University of Waterloo Many of workshops were conducted by and reason Also at the Festival for a presentation and workshops were the Carousel Players a student acting troupe from Brock University A group of ten students and Mr Geoff were present as observers It is almost certain Acton will enter the Festival next year Spanish Greats Greco and Goya After this fine tour we were led again through the narrow streets back up to the Charles V Restaurant where lunch was awaiting us With waiters dressed black suits and tics we were served typical Spanish dish paella consisting of rice pimentos shrimps clams and beef particles to name a few Before our day was over were also I rented to another account of LI Greco famous The funeral of Count of located in small church In Toledo This artist composition Is without precedent completely fine Karat convincing and a monument of we hustled KG So taste On board tho bus tic bus to be driven lo the fl parking lot where our guide was awnltinu our off the bin our first stop Although time and age the Cathedral Surlily In nl le l mark hls rich In Gothic as glass windows ore breathtaking Tot ado to sights To this workmanship take in the panoramic view or the la the only way to understand Its beauty Words cannot really describe the Intricacies of these J ml after centuries of use masterpieces such structures cant 1 ike wise on the premises we were graced with the opportunity to sec these artists at work spending endless hours per forming Intricate and pains taking work all wlln the deepest affection for the beauty Ihey were creating After he Invasion or fac lory where one could buy any thing from bulky suits stand forever and eventually time wears them down as we saw further down the road Here wbb another Roman bridge which finally crumbled with time Prom here wc were able to see a gypsy selling his ceramic wares on his donkey After our allotted ten minutes we climbed Into the bus once again Our trip lo Toledo had thus ended and I don I think we will ever forget this eventful occasion despite the fact that a few people managed to lose themselves With the memories of Toledo wc headed for home Madrid Arriving back at the Hotel Metropole at approximately fl were too early for our own dinner If you wished there was enough lime to go shopping seeing that all the stores were open from till around Typical dancing That night arranged for the group to take In some flamenco dancing the typical Spanish dancing with the long frilly dresses and castanets The actual stage structure was very unique The building itself was a two complox On the bottom floor the stage was set up with chairs and tables for its viewers Likewise on the second floor there were tobies arranged around the balcony This floor Soon down below us the dancers came on Spanish music and dance filled the air For hours we were entertained by the dancers and singers until to our surprise they were enter by a few of our friends During the next number of minutes a couple of people from our group were act as tlamcnco dancers although there considerable differ between the styles of dance that they performed Memorable evening But soon the night was over and we were collected by our group leaders and led Into the bus All In all tho night was a memorable one for our group and I could guess Dial the dancers in that night club will never forget Mends Well lhal was our second day In Madrid We hod only one more day left and were to moke Mid use of it Stay tuned for our last day In Madrid and our trip to Costa del GEORGE BROWN College student Vivica Regis models a white dotted cotton halter and jumpsuit with organza ruffle The attractive outfit was one of many shown at a preview fashion showing by community college students of Student Design held at Sheridan College last Wednesday night D Gibbons photo LArche studies summer Theatre night at high school HUM was held at the home of Mrs Patricia Garton with to members and one guest present The four local children residing In Hospital School for the Mentally Retarded and Robin Home were 111 with all proceeds going to be used to purchase more equipment for the Nursery Prepare seeds The women of the Auxiliary have been very busy preparing On Thursday May the grade theatre oris students will be presenting an evening of oneact plays Both ploys are comedies The first play will be Chester You owe my Bird on Apology a recently published Canadian play by Johntaiarus Murder moat out on pesky parrot in this hilarious comedy The second play leap by Thomas raises Ihc question what can o wouldbe suicide do about a persistent photographer Tickets arc Tor adults and for students with I D cards They will be on sale at the door and will also be available through Mr Sinsom and members of the theatre arts class The door open at clock and the performance begins at sent cards and money orders seeds and envelopes ready for the which they could spend at the annual flowers of Hope campaign school tuck shop for Easter due to start after Mother a Day treats on May Volunteer canvassers Saturday May 12 at the will be calling on every home in M C A there will be a rum Acton Rural routes will be covered by moll Members are hoping to better the total General Wolfe which was o The Sunshine School is holding the annual baiaar and tea on June 1 starting at Members are making enquiries summer camps for the local children and are hoping School is planning an open house to children this Wednesday May and has Duelolhe generosity of extended an invitation to all vmv people living in Mian County to ss safer benB run by The next meeting will be held Regional election most vital open house A Chinese meal at Ihc Royal Cafe was enjoyed by members of Lakeside chapter of the I O D before their regular meeting Tuesday of last week About enjoyed the dinner and visiting together At the meeting which followed In the Legion hall Ron Cooksley spoke on regional government Mr Cooksley warned the members that the upcoming election for regional government would likely the most election they will ever vote In It is extremely to have the best people represent us Despite Initial misgivings he now thinks regional government will be good for this district He cited the change from local school boards lo a county board of education this has proven to be per cent more effective ad he said He feels efficiency in government will also follow however it will be costly to Initiate Business meeting The donation to the Decoration Day committee was raised from to Members will meet before the service to prepare the graves for the planting of geraniums A quilt which had been made in 102S was displayed by Jean Leishmnn and members agreed to adapt the style fora centennial quilt The program will run from seven until m with demonstrations Including a student originated fashion snow choir drum and bugle en A full course meal will be available in the school cafeteria between six and nine m People leaving orders for photographs at the Free Press are asked at least todays for delivery of Mrs for Mother Double Bud Vases Orchid in a- bowl Rose in a bowl Cut flowers Flower arrangements Corsages single or full Blue Springs Flower Shop St -fatal- We have the perfect gift bound to please herl Pant Suits Long Dresses Bathing Suits Shorts Tops Jacket Slacks Skirts chucks Halter Top Shorts wilh long skirls Coordinating Sweaters Vests Slacks Slippers Tote Bags Pewter Jewellery All At 3 BIG DAYS FURNITURE CLEARANCE Were overstocked on Living Room Bedroom and Dining Room Suites as well as Casual Chairs and End Tables JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHERS DAY SAVINGS UP TO 10 MOTHERS DAY SUPER SPECIALS AT ACTON HOME HARDWARE pc Woven Stripe Kitchen TERRY ENSEMBLE II IS lOlll 11 1 t HOI 7 17 111 I I nil li 79 STEAM OR DRY IRON ONLY EXCELLENT 998 Solaray Electric Hair Curler HOME HARDWARES OWN SUPER SPECIAL Electric Mower PRESTONE Pressure Cooker 15 PLUS MANY MORE IN STORE SUPER SPECIALS