Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), May 3, 1978, p. 9

The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

Canada The Acton Free Press Wednesday 1378 I A The Acton Free Press day Speakers explore Garbage cleanup is Culture identity at high SChoOl community good deed A FRENCH was just one of the many guests at the high school Canada day The bilingual singer entertained students and teachers with his versatile guitar and piano performance Many different cultures and languages were on display at the event SQUARE DANCING was one of the topics at the high school Canada day that required student involvement Students danced to both traditional square dancing music and popular tunes such as Bad Bad Brown Many of the traditions folklore and culture of Canada were exposed to stu dents and community members at the high school Canada day last Wednesday About guests from various parts of Canada were to discuss with students their identity as a Canadian and some of the language and heritage problems so much a part of Canada today The day began with a film assembly and Canadian music performed by the high school band George Vincent a well known broadcaster writer and lecturer on Can ada and Latin America took students on a trip across this vast country with the help of slides Beginning on the east coast Mr Vincent worked westward discussing much of the history of Canada and the outstanding features of each province including the huge northern territories At am the seminars began with the remainder of the doy divided into three sections Demonstrations films and discussions were presented each hour A demonstration in the bear pit area on the training and handling of guard dogs was a favorite for many students The dogs performed for dents not only their most vic ious protecting ways but their friendly enjoyable pet qualities well Gordon Miller a representative from the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs conducted a discussion with students on the contemporary Indian people and how the depart ment works with the Indians to help them help themselves Mr Miller who is an Indian from the Six Nations reserve In Brantford explained to students many of the pro blems facing the modern Indian The problems of education and preserving their culture arc all big Issues among the Indians An mult Willie Thrasher entertained and informed students through his songs of the north and the problems the native people face today Mr Thrasher originally from in the Northwest Territories is now a recreation director for the Native pnle Centre Toronto He feels that Canada Indian and Eskimo people have a unique culture that must not be forgotten but instead brought to life respected and enjoyed by all Canadians Powers a teacher at Sheridan College in presented an interested seminar on quilting Mrs Powers began with a slide presentation showing how quilting has changed throughout the depression the wars and the decades leading up to the seventies Mrs Powers stressed that quilting Is a very old art hat represents the people or Can and the changes they have experienced Each quilting design has a story to tell Mrs Powers works for Community Services and Special Interests at Sheridan and instructs quilting design and needlepoint Mrs Janet Beck instructed students and parents In the art of spinning Mrs Beck had many types of materials on hand that could be spun into thread including her own hair Some the many uses tor spinning and weaving threads were suggested by Mrs Beck Representatives from the Canadian Armed Forces and the lath High landers spoke to students about the requirements for joining these groups and the type of activities in the various programs Frank Cosentino ex Argo spoke to students about how sports play an Important part in our culture Using a tape- recorder Mr Cosentino played back the great moments In Canada sport ing world Other topics presented by he guests include Agriculture Seals and Seal Building the C Tower Square dancing writing with Carol Bolt and Graeme Gibson Ministry of Energy Project North Toronto Harbour Commission Ecology in Ontario Men- Folk Art Condition of the Great Lakes Conser vation of Energy Niagara Escarpment and folk singers Keeping the theme of Canada day a red and white contest was held Bonnie Caplan and Jim Saxon were each presented with watches for wearing the most red and white A variety show featuring one of Canada most popular Maple Sug JOANNE Reynolds examines some patch work quilting it the high school Canada day Quilting was just one of the 25 topics presented KkB1m The FAMILY GROUP meets at St Josephs Church Hail KAREN Chapman and 64 Church E Mike Morris promenade Mondays at 8 m during the square Inlo mo on dancing session on Canada day BIG BUCKS FLEA MARKET OPEN SAT I SUN 105 31 STGUELPH Boutique Bathroom Tissue REMOTE THE RIG I Week Holidays Grand Bahama Hotel and Country Club WILLIE THRASHER an en and informed students at the high school Canada day Willie s songs convey many of his feelings about the treatment and beliefs of the native people of Canada NATURES EMPORIUM LAST CHANCE TO ENTER DATES baking Unpasteurized Clover HONEY ri ib Try Something Different Soybean COFFEE SUBSTITUTE Perks like coffee ft A Bett lor your lb FRIDAY IS MEHKomtE mm day Ton Wad Got 1 Thu F 10 Man MAIN ST GLEN WILLIAMS FOODS VITAMINS SATURDAY MAY 6TH 1978 Canada Grade A FROZEN lbs up TURKEYS CHECK OUR HANDBILL FOR OTHER SPECIALS CANADA No 1 GRADE PEI Potatoes 90 CANADA No GRADE Fresh Pork Picnic Shoulder Roasts Pork Shoulder rut Roasts Pork Chops Chicken Legs or Breasts llu Chicken Thighs or I Cabbage Service still lives at WEDNESDAYS ARE GOLDEN AGE DAYS AT ACTON IGA 8 Main St North 8531960 held for everyone at The show included folks fiddlers and dancers John an Acton resident performed a medley of bag pipe tunes for the variety show audience Canada day was originally planned for January 10 how ever the effects of a real Canadian storm caused It to be cancelled Mrs Wanda Hall and Harold both teachers at the high school spent many months in preparation for Canada day Their dedication to provide students with something different exciting and In formative mode Canada day a big success at the high school A group of SI Guides and Brownies set out Saturday morning at 10 a m to clean up the town or their Litter Glitter campaign The program was sponsored by McDonalds who also sup plied garbage bags for the day By the girls had collected bagfula of gar bage from around town at the pork school grounds and the library This activity was the community good SERGEANT Paddy Coyle was one of the guests present for Canada day at the high school last Wednesday Sergeant Coyle was a representative from the Canadian Armed Forces For VOLKSWAGEN AUDI HONDA WE KNOW YOUR CAR BETTER THAN ANYONE Our up factory trained mechanics use only the latest in equipment and original parts our work Is guaranteed for 6 months or les km pans and labour Courtesy Cars By Appointment Telephone 8776286 of Toronto ATBAZMOTORS WECARE BAZ MOTORS LTD 199 GUELPH STREET GEORGETOWN 877 5286 or Toronto 6761813 Dine out for Mothers Day at the Dominion Hotel No muss fussl Just leave the cooking to us Let Mom relax and enjoy a delicious dinner out It s a nice way to show her you care Reasonable Dad pleasing prices WE WILL BE OPEN MOTHERS DAY SUNDAY MAY 14 FROM NOON UNTIL 7 P MUSIC WILL BE PROVIDED BY WILLIE T NOBLE FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE THE OLDEST LADY DINER Proof Ago red WILL RECEIVE DINNER FREE AND A CORSAGE CHILDREN UNDER 12 DINNER PRICE SENIOR CITIZENS 10 OFF DINNER rjUotiWs Special Baked VIRGINIA HAM WITH FRUIT SAUCE SALAD VEGETABLE CHOICE OF POTATO ROLL DESSERT COFFEE TEA OR SMALL SOFT DRINK Reservations Accepted OUR SPECIAL GUESTS DURING MOTHERS DAY WILL BE THE SENIOR CITIZENS FROM JEANETTE S NURSING HOME PLAN TO SPEND MOTHERS DAY WITH US AND ENJOY A DELICIOUS MEAL COOKED ESPECIALLY FOR YOUII APPEARING THIS WEEK Willie TNoble Dominion Hotel WHERE A SMILE ALWAYS GREETS 14 MAIN STREET NORTH ACTON 8531600

Powered by / Alimenté par VITA Toolkit
Privacy Policy