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nelySxth Year No A3 ACTON ONTARIO WEDNESDAY APRIL Second Section Informal evening Daughters steal limelight at Ys Menettes spring fashion show TWO CROCUSES who brightened the fashion show Wed in Iheir spring bright matching outfits were Anne and Cathy Bomans here in green and pink dressing gowns Mother Carole also modelled several outfits she made here a gold silver and brown brocaded top with brown pants Staff Photo Turn down golf tourney A scheme to include an Acton centennial golf tournament In a golf tabloid proposed to Acton council by resident Jack Carpenter was turned down last Tuesday Councillor Bill Coats presented the scheme to council explaining Mr Carpenter was anxious to get something done on Acton centennial publicizing Acton with a series of astute moves He proposed Including Acton in the tabloid with plans for a golf tournament which could be played all across the country There would be an entry fee and prizes with revenue for the town a feature as well as a tremendous amount of publicity Cost of the advertisement was A delightful fashion show arranged by members the Y provided a pleasant informal evening at the Z Bennett school auditorium last Wednesday evening Although the organizers were disappointed at the attendance of about those present appreciated the models learned about prices and patterns saw handicrafts and enjoyed coffee and fruit breads together At the back of the auditorium tables had been set up with knitting rugs needlepoint and a display of N I work The stage was attractive with arch pots of mums carpet and big paper flowers Add family friends Members of the club who originated the Idea of the show added their own children and friends to their numbers as they planned They also invited a few girls from each public school to show their very stylish crocheted vests jumpers and other articles Mrs Marg com for the club the volunteer models neatly twirled on stage for the audience Facts with figures Mrs mentioned details the home sewers projects material bought at Acton Fabric Centre type of pattern total cost etc to add to the Interest Pant suits predominated in plans of these talented needlewomen Show stealers Youngsters stole the limelight from their pretty mothers and one little girl enjoyed herself so much she almost had to be pulled off the platform Two crocuses who appeared in bright matching outfits were Anne and Cathy Bomans the longhaired daughters of Mrs Carole They showed their dresses tops and shorts bikinis and dressing gowns with youthful aplomb Special attraction was the low cost of do it yourself outfits for one dress Mrs also showed several stylish outfits she made for herself Mother daughter outfit Both in the same pink material Mrs Anne Perry and little daughter delighted the audience managed a few steps Mrs a former Menclte showed six packable easycare outfits she has made for an upcoming trip to Germany to visit her son inlaw and grandchildren of the models showed their attractive maternity clothes Mrs I ynne Robertson and Mrs Donna Bote man On curriculum School showing what they made In home or at home were Patricia Kelly Hodgson Brenda Carol Grant Karaen Wendy and Becky Baxter From Scotland Kathy McKenzie outfit was mode from mntcrlal she hod in Scotland Mrs Marg Stalcy showed a dramatic black cape and green velvet evening and her children Carole and Helen also took port Muriel Kingsbury and Margaret Wilson showed well fitted outfits Including the ever present pants Marilyn was a guest with trim outfits Sally leatherland adapted patterns to make her clothes Others assist Members assisting hided Shirley Vivian Smith Coe and Louise Clark John Clark the school music teacher played the organ through the show and Freda Vacuum Cleaner Clinic MANNING ELECTRIC ACTON MENETTES their children and guests took part in a Home Sewers fashion show Z Bennett school last week Some of the participants left to right are Brenda Kingsmill LenaLarsen Emily Hodgson Becky Baxter with children Carole and Helen Patricia Kelly Munei an Avon representative helped with make- up In the intermission draw Mac won a flower from Caroline Nurseries Holmes a voucher Acton fabric Centre and Mrs Barbara House the third prize All the work in CNIB disphy had been done by Mrs Margaret Burns of 1 Glen Kingsbury Donna Bateman Wendy Carol Grant Carole with daughters Anne and Cathy Anne Perry holding daughter Stacy and Sally The program showed a wide range of talents Staff Photo Scrub brush with 4463 the public works committee of council decided that the available to Acton under the provincial municipal employment incentive program should be used to scrub out the brush on road sides within the town They also recommended only Acton citizens be employed for the job The province has recommended preference should be given to welfare recipients and other unemployed persons A per cent welfare and per cent unemployed is suggested Men employed In the project ore to be paid current rates of pay prevailing In the community included on the town payroll and have regular deductions made Hie scheme is one of several made by the provincial government to combat unemployment CHRISTENING gown made by Mrs Margaret Wilson for her grandson is admired by Mrs Kae at the handicrafts display it the Y program Staff Photo CNIB display at the s show was loaned by Mrs Margaret Burns R Glen Williams She shows she has made Staff Photo Music festival held in Milton Youngsters in district school ire practising singing dancing and instrumental numbers for the North Music Festival and Performing Arts concert to be held next week The music festival will be held at the Martin St school in Milton on Wednesday Winners from the festival and other talent groups will be presented in a concert at Milton district high school auditorium Thursday evening Students have enough drug educationteacher Halton Secondary School students feel they have had enough drug education Physical CoOrdinator Nick Volpc told County Board of Education at a meeUng of the board in Oakville Thursday Mr said the problem was discussed in formally in class but no set curriculum was adhered to Students can become saturated with material on drug abuse We try not to make it a issue Students are sophisticated and art not effected by scare techniques We try to keep away from the preachy methods used ago he said Turn off Trustee Bill suggested some of the materials Deboer Movers Storage North American Van lines TRAINED MEN TO MOVE YOU IT COSTS YOU NO MORE LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE MODERN WAREHOUSES PACKING CRATING ESTIMATES OVERSEAS SHIPMENTS GEORGETOWN AFTER HOURS used turned youngsters away from the path educators hoped they would take Mr Volpe agreed it depended to a certain extent on who presented the material suggested the problem of drug abuse was overemphasized in the press and he suggested per cent of the young people are straight laced Most responsible Assistant to the Director Em Lavender noted the vast majority of young people are creative sensitive individuals and are ready to assume personal responsibility He pointed out drug education is a difficult topic for teachers to deal with For the first time teacher are faced with teaching students about something the students have more experience in then the teachers be noted Why is the big question Why isn alcohol illegal why do you say drug abuse foolish When you look at our Inconsistencies it t help meaningful co mmunication he said Open mooting discuss roport An open meeting for the purpose of reviewing the proposed report of the County Physical and Health Education Council will be held at the General Brock School Burlington Tuesday April at The public is invited to attend hear the report and discuss its implications with the council