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a place products and people the pulse of a community a town whit is it its place products and poople the pucu builds tnd air go s with the swell of development throughout southern ontario the products change adapt and im prove with modern technology and newest needs but people what they are happiest doing is being with other people nelghborllness long a special attribute in small towns extends with the fact that meetings schools re creation and churches are all within walk ing distance yet faraway melds u uuy look any greener arent all that tar away if you uve in acton for education entertainment research or recreation interests that began at home can be fostered easily within not too many miles some say for a town were over-organ- lnd certainly the choice is wide church groups flourish there are the lciae wl lions rotary ys lien legion art group bowling leagues base ball soccer and hockey leagues square dancing club the curling club is planning its own new building actons first golf course is scheduled to open this week dances euchres quillings bazaars blngos with the occasional concert or tag show include everyone in their realm of interest the scoutguide movement sets one age umlt the golden age club the other the children enjoy bowling dancing classes figure skating theres the program in the yuca complemented by the summer playground the parks a favorite spot ltsyearpeaks at fall fair weekend two camp grounds draw visitors to the far end of the lake with the visionary drudging scheme under way in the lake and subsequent reclaimed land possibilities include more houses or more parkland the new subdivisions come with an area dedicated to parkland only in glenlea so- far has best use been made of this requir ed land a look into the future with foresight of planning board recreation commission and council see charming walks and spacious parks in other builtup areas and along the creek bed actons special events have always been to the tune of the cltitens band which backed by years of- tradition has never been beiter the upandcoming young players have regular lessons with summer band camp home for the musicians is the new music centre built by themselves hore dances and catering raise funds and theres an annual levy from town councll popular concerts arc given rogularly for the third time this fall bandmaster dr george elliott will bo directing a massed choir from the churches at the fall fair church service acton has hosted the school music fest ival for several years while there are music teachers hore appreciation of music doesnt end with tho last piano or accordion recital nearness to guelph hamilton and toronto makes buying of seasons tickets for major con certs and theatre series feasible while reading used to he restricted to the local librarys offerings jammed on in adequate shelving with the new centennial library came roominess comfort and the south central regional library sys tem books on special subjects can now be ordered some will come on rotating loan plans are underway for the building of a public school research centre which will house school books tapes films and re cords here the young poople will go to work cut research projects the schools aim is a fulltime librarian here to help them for tho first time next term the wldelyrecommonded oral french will be taught in acton public schools an art specialist guides the children in their creative work a fulltime music super visor enthuses them in his spoclal field adult night school classes have been dropped in acton with the exception of the art class but with ussy transportation many from hore reglstor for night school in guolph higher education extenalon courses are taken by actohlans who drive nights to throe major universities guelph uc- uastur and waterloo acton students who cant obtain courses they with here have soma of the cost paid for thorn by the local board and they attend guelph or georgetown schools the new sheridan community college is also within commuting distance next year the regional board of educa tion takes over from the two local boards hobbyists aniiausrs craftsmen and keen sportsmen develop with increased leisure people travel as never before 20 high school students are now in europe together and enjoy coming home those who have travelled most are thot who are able to recognise actons ideal location and corporate personality