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Second 32mile walkathon May 23 aids mission farm The Acton Free Press Wednesday May 1970 Walkers are out lining up sponsors signs are King painted routes ate being checked and a committee of helpers is busy up drinks for participants in second annual and Peel Association for tlie Hearing Handicapped walkatlion Saturday May is the big day as a few hundred young and some not so young marchers set out trudge a mile route I Acton anil Milton Some the walker are from Acton they leave Acton Community Centre to mirth I Milton out ilie line to Hornby north on Seventh Line to and west on to The Milton pirlicirunts will follow he same route only Stirling and then walk at Milton Martin St school The Association first bit list yen wis held raise funds to send athletes to the World Olympics for the Yugoshvi This year proceeds will go to the Ontario Mission for the Deaf farm on Highway north of Milton This farm is operitcd by Mr and Mrs Henry who three deaf of their own and care For six other emotionally disturbed foster children They moved there three years ay to lie near Ontario School Tor the Milton where of children arc bussed d i At present the receive some allowances lor the foster children in their care but their support is through the proceeds the I urn Hub Mm and the the church children whose ifncss In ah CHAMPIONS AT LAST WEEK S Acton District Sack row I to midget girls champ Donna High School field day were front row I tor junior Moore junior girls champ Catliv Dunn senior boys chomp Peter Morrison midget boys champ girls champ Van Arragon Staff Photo Henry Tocbes senior boys chomp Mike Cooper Declare six champions at ADHS field day llv Miry Ann I yvc it to I or An repeat of last ycat Open House will be Tins I rid is the list d held it Acton District buy your order lor the I School is lelt that such an Or tele Students to event illcic iscs the their home room represent ll hc students Cool prevailed and fall and winlcr apparel were very much in evidence at the annual Acton District High School field day held I Wednesday Although student was it a lower level than in past years the performances of some of the school top athletes helped warm up I he day Mike Cooper a star in several school sports placed first in eight events and second in lour others for a total of points to become boys I unshed second with points and Craig With Pete Morrison captured the junior boys crown with 26 points Followed closely by George McPlui with and Hurry with Midget boys champion was Henry with points Glen scored and Roger Mil 13 Van claimed four firsts a second a third for points and was declared senior girls champion Evelyn Van Dcr Brink placed second with 1 points and Shirley Mitchell third with Dunn nosed out Lynnc Dunn lb points to to become junior champion Cathy Smith finished third with six points Midget yrls title went to Donna Moore with points Cathy Ashley scored points to lake second place Susan Brooks third with 14 Physical Education teachers Bruce Andrews and Mare organized with help Irom the rest ol the stall Mrs Marion Reed cipably recorded of the events assisted by students A complete list of results follows yd i1ih Roger Toe tin fee yd dash Henry Coulitup Kevin Pedum 440 dub Glen Mckenzie Van yd dh Glen Mckenzie Sieve Marshall Dick Van Amnion mile run Glen Mckenzie Sieve 120 hurdle Roster Mclaehern Henry and Glen tied Runninc Ions jump Henry Tot Van David Lei Triple jump Henry Mali jump Sieve Van I Icct Poll vault Discus John ami ton Bob Roger Sieve Van Heel Roger MeUchcm Shot pull Piek Van JohnllamQIon JUNIOR BOYS yd dun Coultrup Me Mormon Dale Fisher George MePhad tied yd dash Dive Cunningham Jack Irwm Steven yd George McPhail SO yd dash Pete Momion and George MiPhul lird Irwin 1 run Pete and Gcuite tied yd hurdle Wiaenz Pete Momion George long jump Pete Bill Dale Usher Trtpkjump BUI Oak George jump Bruce Pete Morrison Cut Reed Pole vault Bill Halm George RtndyBould DilcMi Pete DaJeHshcr Jtvcltn Gary Turk a Steve Garrett to Morrison Barry orge McPhia SENIOR BOYS yd dub Mike Cooper Jim Slavcn yd Mike Cooper Craig yd Weldon Mike Cooper yd Jim and Craig lied Mikctoqwr 1 mile run Jim Slav Mike Cooper Craig 120 yd hurdles Mike Cooper Jim Running MikeCooper Bob Smith Craig Triple jump Mike Cooper Jim Pole vault Mike Cooper Jim Sloven Piscui Bob Smith Craig Woldon Javelin Mike Cooper Bob Jim Shot putt Bob Smith Mike Cooper Jim Slaver MIDGET GIRLS yd dish Donna Moore Susan Ward and Pier Dunn iilnidc High jump Marilyn llarber Heather lludianan kid I mil Debbie lied Discus Buchanan Shot Itiiyl Mil ViDcrloller 1 rcn 100 yd M hi Van Altai Ivelyn Van Dei Hunk a iljli Vm Van Iltr Brink yd hurdles Mare Van I Van Per Running lonp Shirley Mitchell Sue Man Van long j imp Slut ley MIMiell Van I Van Per Brink High jump Vm VanDcrllrink Pluui Ivelyn Van Per Brink Shot putt Pebble Lou Mot n I a ill depirlniuit any Hie clubs the school ire responsible For i displiy sonic lype I oik dancini in the tym the siiiiini oF German ire inioiiL he events lint Mr head oF the IXpartment will soon be in iLichinj an school diss on job opportunities I lessons ire offered to the graduating students and will inform them on how to find a what to expect From the job and also how to keep one These classes begin at the end of May Money from the Cancer Walk i is still being brought in Jicoba Vanden Brink is reported to have given over S alone For her efforts Anyone with nit is asked to please the Tew hill Ins Pi both Is imural pliyed by mien Ihc dun periods I were divided Period buy Mirshnll cons Many Heather winner I it Sampson Period boys winner McKcnic winner Hob jirls winner Miry Ann I consolation winner Nincy Hoys mtr wrcstlmc begin last Monday May 1 Matches are held during lunch periods A iris intramural pint p tournament will soon begin yd dash Dot Moore Cathy Brooks yd dash Cathy Ashley yd hurdles Ashley and Donna Moore lied Hcalhcr Pratt and Susan Brooks tied Running long jump Ponna Moore Calhy Susan Brooks Karen I icree Susan Brooks Donna Moon High jump Brooks I Ward kannltctec talhy Ashk one Maxwell Donna Moore Shot Donna Moore one Maxwell JUNIOR 100 yd dash Dunn Sue Maly Bonnie Lang yd dash thy Dunn dash Cathy Dunn Smith tan Running long jump Lynn Dunn Smith Dunn Lions assist walkers of Acton Club busy from to in nutting high on trwlr walk for Cncr out MtroHad trw mil rouu and pick id up AIM in wars tha St John Ambulance and to and othar minor abmioni which piefcad up on tha Thay ratasd over SI for local campaign fot for trip Two more hot dog days and a smorgasbord supper are being by the Robert Little grade eight student to raise money for the trip to Ottawa The first hot dog day was a big success Police have noticed an increase in thefts by children lately Several cluldren have also been reported missing from home but were located before long THEIR TASK COMPLETED members the Diane Standing behind is Bob Acton District School yearbook committee Friday is the last day for to place posed for a picture Committee members are front for the yearbook entitled The Oracle row I to Chris Bronelle Stephanie and Photo THEY RE OFF AND RUNNING in the junior senior half mileat last Wednesdays high school field day Pete Morrison and George finished in a tie for first place in the race with Jack Irwin second Physical education teacher Bruce Andrews is shown firing the starter gun Staff Photo noted Bradford Clements of Milton president of be allowed to checkpoints will close at pin so no one should be he roads after dusk I he have been asked to round up their money from sponsors wnlun a week after the walk will patrol the route lo pick up dropouts and first aid service will be provided by the St John Ambulance I year s walk saw over 100 from Milton from heading out for a They raised 00 Kb id did ith r iisine till problem is another total Anyone who wishes to in Saturday walk tiny call Gib Jordm it or be it the irena Saturday morning The hike begins it am ill Inkers will be taken off the roads it p to avoid my problems caused by d IT S BOTTOMS UP for Carl Reed in the junior boys high somersaulting style carried him to third place f inn event Photo STRAINING every muscle Randy makes an all out effort in the boys running long jump Staff Photo WANTED USED FURNITURE GARDEN TOOLS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS OR OTHER DISCARDED ITEMS FOR ACTON MENS AUCTION RUMMAGE SALE SATURDAY MAY HOUSE TO HOUSE PICKUP WEDNESDAY MAY THURSDAY MAY AMONG ONTARIOS FINEST FAMILY ANNUAL SALE OF SPRING COATS AND ALL WEATHER COATS Minimum Reduction Of ON ALL MENS LADIES CHILDRENS COATS IN THE STORE COW IN AND OUR RACK Of LADIES CLASSIC ALL WEATHER COATS AT THE INCREDIBLE PRICE OF Avail yourself of our convenient Budget Terms NO INTEREST NO SERVICE CHARGE MAIN ST GEORGETOWN